Jake Isham on Filmmaking, Music, and the Entrepreneurial Artist Journey
The Scene Projects
Hosted by Bubba Startz, The Scene Project amplifies independent voices across music, comedy, and digital media through candid long-form conversations, live event spotlights, and behind‑the‑scenes insights.
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Jake Isham on Filmmaking, Music, and the Entrepreneurial Artist Journey

Jun 4, 2026 • 34 mins

Bubba Startz kicks off the episode by welcoming Jake Isham, delving into Jake's background and career achievements. They explore the influence of film school and music on his filmmaking journey, as well as his shift to commercial art, sharing valuable business lessons learned along the way. The discussion highlights the importance of repetition in honing skills and examines LA's impact on marketing strategies. Jake shares insights into tour planning and content creation, emphasizing the entrepreneurial side of artistry and the crucial business skills involved. The conversation touches on personal sacrifices in the industry, wrapping up with information on where to find Jake Isham online.

Key Points

  • Jake Isham emphasizes the importance of doing a significant amount of work, such as creating 100 episodes or short films, to truly understand and improve one's craft.
  • The necessity of balancing artistic creativity with business acumen is highlighted, stressing that successful artists must also think like entrepreneurs.
  • Jake shares that learning from both successes and failures, as well as planning for long-term goals, is crucial in developing a sustainable and impactful career in the creative industry.
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