The Business Behind Broadway Magic With Sue Gilad

On The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III welcomes Grammy and five-time Tony Award-winning producer Sue Gilad for a look at what Broadway can teach entrepreneurs about turning ideas into reality. Gilad explains how growing up as a theater kid led her to producing, why strong partners should cover the skills you lack, and why a pitch only works when the project is truly in your heart and soul. She shares how out-of-town tryouts and candid audience reactions guide creative decisions, why live theater may be an antidote to AI, and how 399 rejections can lead to one yes. Gilad also breaks down the business side of art, the long-term potential of a show, and the daily question that helps her delegate: What can only we do? The conversation closes on choosing experiences over possessions and using stories to create empathy.

00:00 — Broadway Failure

00:35 — Meet Sue Gilad

02:50 — Becoming a Broadway Producer

05:35 — Cast Your Weaknesses

09:05 — Pitch With Conviction

09:55 — Theater’s Human Advantage

13:10 — Reframing Rejection

15:50 — When Art Meets Commerce

18:20 — Focus on Your Best Work

20:55 — Experiences Over Things

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