E-commerce expert and Co-Founder of www.JustStartUp.com, Desiree Shank joins Nick & Dale for episode 32 of Secondary Colors! Desiree shares her wealth of knowledge on which KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) help best measure the success level of digital marketing campaigns and how to effectively utilize social media to drive traffic and sales. She also gives specific case studies of how she has leveled up a variety of brands, ways to keep up with the ever evolving game of S.E.O., email marketing best practices, seasonal online trends … you name it, Desiree knows it ..read more

Nick, Tracey & Dale are back in this advice-packed episode of Secondary Colors! From public speaking, to managing staff meetings and client giveaways to the daunting task of hiring a new employee - the gang discusses all the pitfalls and highlights of navigating the world of small business ownership in 2024.    Come join us, friends!  Recorded in sunny Kailua town, O'ahu @ the Nick Kuchar Art & Design Shop.    Follow Nick: www.instagram.com/NickKuchar Follow our shop: www.instagram.com/NickKucharShop  ..read more

Nick, Tracey & Dale welcome June Shine’s Creative Director, Kahana Kalama to episode #30 of Secondary Colors! Kahana delves into the skills needed for a successful middle-man between marketing teams and artists - aptly comparing the ability to do so as it to it’s own language. Having worked many times with Nick (for JuneShine’s can art) he provides the best practices for the push-and-pull dance required as a successful Creative Director, all while managing a full home life of 5 kids with his lovely wife. The perfect listen for those struggling to understand the needs and demands of their c ..read more

Nick & Tracey discuss the emotional rollercoaster that the entire world has experienced at the hands of the COVID-19 pandemic and what they've learned from it so far.  From the hurdles they've overcome to the many grateful moments they found along the way (Nick's newborn son! A new shop and uncrowded surf!). Tracey provides some useful advice on steps you can easily apply to your work today to get your creative ventures growing while Nick discusses the difficulties of time management, weathering the trials and tribulations of mental health in these strange days and the toll that makin ..read more

Join Nick & Tracey as they chat with Welzie! Well-known Maui based resin artist Welzie discusses his history in the surf industry on the north shore to his growth as an artist and family man. He shares advice on overcoming self doubt, finding confidence and why comparing yourself to others can be detrimental to your success. Welzie, Nick & Tracey also delve into the importance of being focused and realizing most success does not happen overnight but is a long term process of growth and learning.  Oh, and how Welzie and a donkey got stranded on the side of the highway one time ..read more

Hawaii-based artist Nick Kuchar discusses his decade-plus journey into the business of art and finding success. Joined by co-host Tracey Kehler, they share their ups & downs in this amazing industry they love. Visit http://www.nickkuchar.com for more info.  ..read more

Maui-based artist Welzie returns to Secondary Colors to discuss his perspective of life after the tragic fires that swept Maui on August 8th. From the importance of establishing your creative community to helping children heal through art, Nick & Welzie have a heartfelt one-on-one about the ways we can learn and grow from moments like this through out life and the power of speaking positivity. Join us, friends!   ..read more

Nick, Tracey & Dale are back from their summer-long hiatus to discuss the whirlwind of these last few months. From the excitement of meeting wild deer (and even wilder robots) in Japan, to the devestation brought on by the Maui fires and the surprising challenges that come with fundraising, this episode is a candid catch up between the guys packed with unsolicited advice. Nick shares tips they learned first hand in raising money for Maui Relief efforts, and one thing they started doing that has been a huge help for their retail partners. We're stoked to be back, friends! Recorded at Nick K ..read more

Hailing from the streets of Yokohama, Japan (which might explain some of the audio quality, sorry) Nick sits down with several of his friends and fellow artists for this special Green Room Festival edition of Secondary Colors! Nick chats mastering the freelance life and giving back to the Pacific Islander community with Shar Tuiasoa AKA Punky Aloha (https://punkyaloha.com), to unlocking the cheat code for being creative more often with Matt Allen (https://mattallen.com) & Jonas Claesson (https://jonasclaesson.com). Plus, the return of Christie Shinn (https://shinnstudio.com) AKA ..read more

What’s going to take your art business to the next level? Brittney Heyd of Hawaii’s Mana Up (https://manauphawaii.com) joins Nick, Tracey & Dale to share tips and advice on how to do just that! From ways to begin your art business journey, to the importance of telling your personal story and creating a narrative behind everything you sell - Brittany and the guys discuss it all. Plus, new prints and clothing headed your way this month on www.nickkuchar.com. Wrap your ears around episode 26 of Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar & Friends, friends! Recorded in the Nick Kuchar Art & ..read more