Welcome to the first ever episode of The Process. This podcast seeks to break down the creative process in art and literature. From time-to-time I speak with creative folks step behind the curtain and see the wizard at work. Today we look at the alchemy of being an entrepreneur and creative artist--- or to use the industry taxonomy, content producers. Meet Esteban Valdez, founder and sole owner of Echo Bridge Pictures, a small full service animation in St. Petersburg, Florida.  As for me, Keith Miller, I'm co-founder of RatRonin Studios, a small genre based concept studio that produces original graphic novels and IP content. Stay tuned for the next episode: Bounce!