Where are you from?
Chicago, IL (Originally hailing from Akron, OH)

Favorite Candy?
Sno Caps

Why SMARK?
I WISH I had SMARK when I started out as a freelancer. Over the course of 12 years I've perfected a toolkit of tactics to help get my name (and most importantly) my brand out to my audience completely funded on a musicians budget. It's possible! I'm thrilled to share everything I've learned to help those branding on a budget.

SMARK Snackable Tip?
Rush to secure your brand name when a new social media platform is released, even if it's unclear how it can benefit your business. I secured @joshrzepka on Tiktok nearly a year ago, but I'm just now starting to focus on that platform. Had I waited until my strategy was ready I may have missed out on my handle and my ability to brand cross platforms.