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 Josh Hogan

Name of company:
Red Tentacle: A Music Solutions Company
Positions:  Co-Owner
Partners: Hassan King
In business since: December 2011 (previously operated under Hogan Media Relations)

I’d describe this business: Red Tentacle is a multi-faceted music solutions company specializing in media relations, artist development, & concert promotion.

Smartest thing we’ve done: Created a unique, fluid business model which is able to adapt with the ever changing music industry all while focusing on helping independent artists grow along their career paths.

Dumbest thing: Chosen a career in the volatile music industry.

Success for me means: Happiness. Both in what we do and in our clients’ satisfaction.

You can find me at: www.redtentacle.ca | @red_tentacle

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Scott Owen

Name of company: Monkey’s Paw Curio Shop at Plan B
Positions: Co Owner
Partners: Rev. Bob Chiasson
In business since: Jan 2011

I’d describe this business: Canada’s Smallest Oddity Shop, where 100 yr. old taxidermy lives with 150 yr. old medical equipment,  and tons of other relics in a tiny 200 square foot room.

Smartest thing we’ve done: Opening a business that truly engages and interests me.

Dumbest thing: Keeping too many of the treasures in a personal collection. I am part crow so I constantly must fight the impulse.

Success for me means: Finding an item that I have never seen before, researching its history, finding its market, and finally finding a proper home or owner …So I can do it again.

You can find us at: 2180 Gottingen St Halifax Nova Scotia in the heart of Plan B (Halifax’s only Merchant Co-op)

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