Gamify Business Tavern Tales
Welcome to Gamify Business Tavern Tales, where Paul Pape, accomplished artist, 'Santa for Nerds" and your friendly neighborhood barkeep and author of “The Creative Player’s Handbook to Business,” creates a cozy space for authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey.
In this intimate tavern setting, Paul sits down with creative entrepreneurs to explore the roads less traveled - the unconventional paths, bold decisions, and unique approaches that led them to business success. Rather than following traditional playbooks, these guests share stories of how they forged their own way, overcame unexpected challenges, and built thriving enterprises while staying true to their creative vision.
Each interview reveals the personal systems, creative problem-solving techniques, and innovative strategies these entrepreneurs developed along their journeys. You’ll hear about the pivotal moments, the calculated risks, and the creative solutions that made all the difference in their adventures.
Solo episodes feature Paul sharing insights, exploring business concepts through his gamified lens, and offering practical wisdom for creative minds navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. These monologues dive deep into specific challenges and opportunities, always with the goal of making business feel more accessible and less intimidating.
Whether you’re just starting your creative business quest or looking to level up an existing venture, these conversations offer inspiration and actionable insights from entrepreneurs who dared to play by their own rules.
Pull up a chair, order your favorite drink, and discover the stories behind the success.
Gamify Business Tavern Tales
Gamify Business Tavern Tales Minisode 11 - Contracts and Handshakes: Protecting Your Creative Work
Title: Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 11 - Contracts and Handshakes: Protecting Your Creative Work
Description:
Don't let a handshake become your most expensive mistake! In this episode, Game Master Paul Pape reveals why even the nicest clients need contracts - and shares the three essential agreements that prevent 90% of creative business disasters.
Discover:
- Why handshake agreements cost creative entrepreneurs thousands of dollars
- The Three Essential Agreements: Project Scope, Payment Terms, and Intellectual Property
- Real horror stories of what happens when you skip legal protection
- How to create simple, clear contracts without needing a law degree
- Why good clients actually appreciate clear agreements (and bad clients avoid them)
Perfect for artists, designers, makers, and creative professionals who want to protect their work without drowning in legal complexity.
This Week's Quest: Create your basic project agreement template covering scope, payment, and intellectual property in simple, clear language.
Legal protection isn't about suspicion - it's about professionalism.
Host: Paul Pape | Length: 5 minutes | Series: Gamify Business Tavern Tales
