Hey, Creative Army!

Recently, Authority Magazine sat down with our fearless leader, founder & CEO Richard "RB" Botto, and took us behind the scenes of the man who leads our incredible community. They talked about RB's background (you'll never believe what profession RB was originally going to go into!), why he decided to start Stage 32, how you can take control of your craft & career as a creative and his tips for successful networking and building a tribe around you to support your creative career. Here is an excerpt from the all-encompassing interview that you do not want to miss. You'll be sure to leave inspired and motivated to take on all your creative endeavors.

Here is an excerpt from Authority Magazine:

I had the pleasure to talk to Richard “RB” Botto. RB is the founder and CEO of Stage 32, the foremost entertainment industry social network and educational platform. Many influential people have lauded Stage 32 as the LinkedIn for the industry as well as the “World’s new film school” for Hollywood professionals. Stage 32 recently celebrated two significant milestones, amassing over 1 million members and over 3,000 hours of film and television industry education, by far the largest library in the world. Deeply invested in the welfare of the industry’s workforce, RB has been proactive in supporting professionals affected by the SAG/WGA strikes. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, networking, and skill enhancement, ensuring individuals are well-prepared and positioned for success once industry activities resume.

Authority Magazine: RB it’s a pleasure to reconnect with you. Before we delve deep, our readers would love to learn about your personal origin story. Could you share a bit about your childhood and upbringing?

RB: Sure thing! I grew up in Brooklyn and spent a short while in Staten Island and Manhattan too. A true New Yorker, you know? My family was rooted in the pharmaceutical field — both my dad and brother were pharmacists involved in pharmaceutical advertising. But here’s the twist: I was all about the arts...

To continue reading RB's interview in it's entirety in Authority Magazine, click HERE!

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