Mike Clarida did everything right coming out of art school. He was talented, and was getting interviews at some of the biggest entertainment companies. There was a problem, however... the timing was all wrong, and instead of going straight off to work at Disney in the beginning - he had to take a different approach. This interview covers what it takes to be a standout art student, why it might be worth paying a ton of money for art school, how to get noticed in a noisy world and at the end of the day keep a smile on your face while you're doing it. This is one episode you won't want to miss because Mike's passion for being creative and his depth of knowledge in forging a successful freelance career comes through crystal clear.