This week’s ComicLab is live! Posted on February 6, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller Pals! Every week my cartooning pal Brad Guigar and I fire up the mics to talk about comics. It’s half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. That’s right: WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It’s tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro! And here’s a summary of this week’s show, which just went live! ——— LINK: https://www.patreon.com/posts/business-advice-120267872 TITLE: Business Advice: Embrace Discomfort We’re heading into a year promising significant upheaval in business, social media, publishing, and more. But after twenty-five years of self-publishing, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar have learned an important lesson: Discomfort is crucial to growing as an artist and as a businessperson. Today’s show Embrace discomfort Listifications on Bluesky — https://bsky.app/profile/listifications.app Summary In this conversation, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar explore the importance of discomfort in personal and artistic growth, emphasizing that taking risks is essential for creativity. The duo reflects on their experiences in the comic industry, discussing the challenges of adapting to change and the innovator’s dilemma faced by established artists. They conclude with insights on the necessity of continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly evolving landscape. In this conversation, Dave and Brad discuss the challenges and opportunities of innovation in creative careers, emphasizing the importance of embracing discomfort and taking risks. They explore various strategies for creative growth, including collaboration and mentorship, and share insights on navigating social media dynamics, particularly with new platforms like Blue Sky. The discussion highlights the significance of being proactive in one’s career and the emotional complexities of online interactions.