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Presented by Smoking Gun Creative Agency, The Blueprint is a weekly deep dive into the stories of individuals who’ve forged their own unique paths to success. From business leaders and athletes to artists and style icons, each episode is a conversation uncovering the insights, wins, and losses behind turning dreams into reality. With a blend of thoughtful conversation and a touch of humor, this is a fresh take on what it means to make something out of nothing.

  1. Building a Business on Passion - Bryce Atkas, ACI Dynamix | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    Building a Business on Passion - Bryce Atkas, ACI Dynamix | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    This week we’re talking with Bryce Atkas, owner of ACI Dynamix. Bryce shares his journey from a passion project to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the high-end automotive world. He opens up about the importance of hands-on experience, learning from failure, and his leap of faith from a stable government job to building his own business from a single bay. Bryce believes in providing a one-stop-shop experience for every customer—from oil changes to twin-turbo supercars—and emphasizes that passion, quality control, and a strong company culture are the true keys to success. https://www.acidynamix.com/ – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FYwcQ6bj5IfrvRUP2m7AN https://www.nosmokenofire.com -- Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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  2. “Not Everybody Gets It, and That’s Okay!” Franchesca Nor | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    “Not Everybody Gets It, and That’s Okay!” Franchesca Nor | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    In this episode, we’re sitting down with Chef Franchesca Nor, the creative force and owner of Dive Coastal Cuisine in Dallas. Franchesca’s also a key figure at 4DWN - Dallas’s skate destination that also fights food insecurity. Franchesca’s story is about the personal journey - ups, downs, rebellion, and resilience. https://divecoastal.com/ https://4dwn.org/ – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ https://www.nosmokenofire.com -- Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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  3. "Entrepreneurship Means Freedom to Me." Dre Hayes (The FNDTN) | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    "Entrepreneurship Means Freedom to Me." Dre Hayes (The FNDTN) | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    Our guest this week is Dre Hayes, co-founder of The FNDTN, and a dynamic force in the world of fashion. We dive into Dre's start as a paper boy in Virginia Beach and follow the journey he took to building a sales agency that represents top brands like Billionaire Boys Club, Ice Cream, Kappa, Off-White, Palm Angels, Rolling Loud, and Marithé + François Girbaud. Dre shares his powerful philosophy on leadership, what it takes to survive in the ever-changing fashion industry, and why entrepreneurship means freedom to him. https://thefndtn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dre_hayes/ – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ https://www.nosmokenofire.com -- Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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  4. "What Saved Me is I Refused to Give Up": Ed Prous | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    "What Saved Me is I Refused to Give Up": Ed Prous | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    This week on the podcast we have Ed Prous - entrepreneur, owner of Prous Homes, and proof the American Dream is alive! Ed tells us awesome stories about his journey - growing up in Russia during the Cold War, being an exchange student in Arkansas with almost no English skills, and navigating his entrepreneurial career. This one’s about turning setbacks into success, building a brand on reputation and word-of-mouth, and why for Ed, the "ups and downs" are just part of the journey. www.proushomes.com – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FYwcQ6bj5IfrvRUP2m7AN https://www.nosmokenofire.com -- Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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  5. "I Feel Lucky. I Used to Be Mad About That." Adam Gaynor (Matchbox 20) | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    "I Feel Lucky. I Used to Be Mad About That." Adam Gaynor (Matchbox 20) | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    This episode is a wild ride, folks! Our guest this week is Adam Gaynor - you know him from Matchbox 20, Creationville and adamgaynor.net - talking music careers, life advice, Philips Hue RGB lights and more. Plus, in an all-time first on The Blueprint, Adam blesses us with a few original music performances. As Adam told us before we started, this is a great interview - enjoy! https://www.adamgaynor.net – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ https://www.nosmokenofire.com -- Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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  6. “Millions of People Have Seen My Clothing, They Don’t Know That, and I'm OK with That.” Isaiah Shayle | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    “Millions of People Have Seen My Clothing, They Don’t Know That, and I'm OK with That.” Isaiah Shayle | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    This week’s guest is Isaiah Shayle - fashion designer to the stars who you probably heard of, and he’s OK with that. Isaiah shares how he mastered his craft from the ground up, starting with a $99 sewing machine and finding himself styling the stars. We're talking about his unique approach to building client relationships, the grind and the unwavering vision behind his brand, and his "f**k it up" mindset. – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ https://www.nosmokenofire.com -- Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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  7. "One Little Lie, and Now We Play with our Heroes" - Zach Romo Band | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    "One Little Lie, and Now We Play with our Heroes" - Zach Romo Band | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    One little lie, and everything changed! This week on the pod, we have the Zach Romo Band - Zach Romo (vocals) Colton O'Neill (guitar) and Brandon Callies (bass) - talking about their roots in blues, rock, and emo, the highs and lows of road life, the power of authenticity in music, and why the brotherhood that keeps the band pushing forward. It’s a raw, fun, and honest conversation with the people and the energy that defines ZRB. – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ https://www.nosmokenofire.com -- Intro/outro music by Pierre DeJournette (https://www.instagram.com/beatsbypd)

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  8. Lock Kresler is Devouring As Much Knowledge as He Can About Art | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

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    Lock Kresler is Devouring As Much Knowledge as He Can About Art | The Blueprint by Smoking Gun

    What’s really going on behind the scenes in the art world? This week’s episode of The Blueprint is with Lock Kresler, an art dealer who cut his teeth navigating the industry of art trade. From a childhood obsession with cataloging creatures to a "baptism by fire" position at Christie's, Lock shares stories of multi-million dollar art deals and gives us his thoughts about art's value. We’re talking about “the banana” (yep, that one), the Banksy shredder painting, and more stories from this exciting industry. – Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/smokingguncreativeagency/ https://www.facebook.com/nosmokenofire/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nosmokenofire/ https://www.nosmokenofire.com

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Presented by Smoking Gun Creative Agency, The Blueprint is a weekly deep dive into the stories of individuals who’ve forged their own unique paths to success. From business leaders and athletes to artists and style icons, each episode is a conversation uncovering the insights, wins, and losses behind turning dreams into reality. With a blend of thoughtful conversation and a touch of humor, this is a fresh take on what it means to make something out of nothing.

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