Produce Yourself

Yann Debonne’s TV career as a showrunner and company owner is one most other showrunners would kill for (yanndebonne.com). He has had overall deals with networks like MTV, executive produced large, complicated shiny floor shows with live audiences, and become the go-to guy for dozens of networks. But perhaps Yann’s most coveted asset is his mindset. He realized early on the benefit TV skills have outside of Hollywood. He has applied the function and approach of producing to other entrepreneurial endeavors, expanding his income opportunity. I’m personally indebted to Yann. If you read my book, he’s the “Y” in it. As one of my best friends, colleagues, and business partners (have been, and soon will be again), Yann continues to challenge the norm, question the process, and basically… produce himself. His work ethic and curiosity have granted him a lot of opportunities. And his message in this podcast is something everyone in the industry should listen to, at least if they don’t want to punch a clock their whole