Date

August 16, 2025

Location

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, 504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Biz Savvy Artist™ is the premier learning community for independent and emerging artists who wish to create and build profitable businesses and become successful entrepreneurs.

ABOUT THE EVENT / Learn to navigate the entertainment industry

The world of entertainment is an ever-changing landscape that grows more competitive year after year. In order to survive the shifts and demands of the industry, it takes entrepreneurial know-how, innovative thinking, and creativity to be successful.

Since 2014, Biz Savvy Artist™ and the Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy have helped independent and emerging artists forge a path of success to become profitable and innovative entrepreneurs. Through specialized business training and a curriculum curated by Biz Savvy Artist™, creatives in music, film, gaming, fashion, and sports as well as performing, literary, and visual arts are able to tap into the synergy of business and the creative arts and use their G.P.S to find and navigate a profitable success path in doing what they love.

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Our 2024 Instructors

Jasmine Guy

Actress, Writer, Director

Actress, Writer, Director   Jasmine Guy continues to enjoy a diverse career in

Brittnee Buley

Program Manager for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs

Program Manager for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural

Harold Alexander

CEO & Founder, Alexander Software

CEO & Founder, Alexander Software Inc.

Jammond Hayes-Ruffin

Data & Machine Learning Consultant, Ruffin Galactic

Data & Machine Learning Consultant/Founder of Ruffin Galactic   Jammond is a data

Zane

Chief Executive Officer at Moolah Makin Muzik LLC

Charles McGill

CEO of PandaCommission

Founder and CEO of PandaCommission   Charles McGill is the visionary Founder and

Dawn Montgomery

Media Correspondent, Press Strategist

Media/Press Strategist & National Spokesperson for Black Press USA   Dawn Montgomery is

DJ OneNate

DJ Conductor/Founder of Tové Inc

Founder of Tové Inc   Corporate events. festivals conferences and everything

Aaron Faulkner

CEO of 5 Points Media, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

CEO of 5 Points Media, Director, Cinematographer, Editor   Aaron Faulkner is the

Athenia Rodney

Founder and CEO of Juneteenth NYC

Athenia Rodney, Founder and CEO of Juneteenth NYC Athenia Rodney, Founder and

Dionna Collins

CEO of ComfiArt

CEO of ComfiArt  

Jameelah Haadee Esq.

Intellectual Property Attorney, The JH Brand Firm

Intellectual Property Attorney, The JH Brand Firm   Jameelah Haadee is an attorney, author,

James Bing

Founder of SoulCoolJay, LLC

James Bing, Founder, SoulCoolJay LLC   James Bing is a multitalented,
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2024 Conference Agenda

A.I. & Music

Recommendation Engines – How They Work

Explore the inner workings of recommendation engines used by platforms like Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube, and understand the algorithms that personalize your music experience.

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Registration Price List /Affordable Rates

STUDENT

$50

All-Access admission to Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy workshops, experiential expo, networking mixer and keynote presentation.
Reusable worksheets and templates so you can create your plan quickly and confidently
Access to the workshop recordings.  Watch them again whenever you need to.
An opportunity to participate in our pilot program including ongoing training, accountability groups, coaching/mentoring, performance and sales opportunities.

REGULAR

$150

All-Access admission to Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy workshops, experiential expo, networking mixer and keynote presentation.
Reusable worksheets and templates so you can create your plan quickly and confidently
Access to the workshop recordings.  Watch them again whenever you need to.
An opportunity to participate in our pilot program including ongoing training, accountability groups, coaching/mentoring, performance and sales opportunities.

VENDOR

$250

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Yes! Use this link to plan your trip: https://www.itsmarta.com/planatrip.aspx
Yes, limited parking is available and it's free! There is a parking lot adjacent to the building.
Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy will take place at Russell Innovation Center Entrepreneurs located at 504 Fair St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30313.
Whether, it’s music, film, gaming, sports or another entertainment related field, you’re in an industry that generates billions of dollars in revenues annually.  Now is the time to create your plan and learn proven ways to run your creative business. Position yourself and your business to succeed and begin the transformation to successful entrepreneur.
Workshops like this could easily cost you thousands of dollars... but we’re offering registration beginning at $150 ($50 for students) to make it affordable and help more artists who want to become successful entrepreneurs.
We offer discounts for students .  Students with valid student ID may register for $50.
Yes, internet access is available.
Biz Savvy Artist will offer a credit of equal value to attend a future Biz Savvy Artist™ Academy event, but no refunds allowed. No-shows will not be refunded registration fees. If you want to transfer your registration, your request must be made in writing by August 9, 2024. Email your request to bsaacademy@bizsavvyartist.com.
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BIZ SAVVY TIPS / STAY INFORMED ON CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

A Business Plan: Your G.P.S. to Success

More often than not, if you’re going somewhere that you’ve never been before, you will use a G.P.S. to guide you, increasing your chances of making it to your destination, and decreasing your chances of getting lost.   As an entrepreneur, your

Getting Your Business in Order: Is Your Biz Legit?

Is your biz legit? As an artist (regardless of your specific field) it is easy to let the details of your business fall through the cracks. As your business grows what once appeared to be a minor detail can become a major

Lessons from the Shark Tank for Creative Professionals

I have a confession…I am an avid fan of the show Shark Tank. I love that it is the perfect mix of entertainment and education. As an entrepreneur, I can relate to the stories of passion and sacrifice. But, more valuable in

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