Archie Gips:  Wahl Street Creator and Mark Wahlberg’s Partner Breaks down how “Unrealistic” ideas can bring the most success

My guest today is Archie Gips, president and partner of Unrealistic Ideas, a full-service production company he created alongside Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson that focuses on premium non-scripted television, documentary film and podcasts. Among the company’s productions are the five-time Emmy-nominated documentary series, McMillions, for HBO and the current Wahl Street program which streams on HBO Max among others. 

Archie, a two-time Emmy-nominated producer and award-winning director and writer, has created hundreds of hours of content for television and film including some of the most successful non-scripted series ever. A native New Yorker, Archie attended Syracuse University, trained at Chicago’s Second City and received an MFA in film and dramatic writing from New York University.

In this episode we dive into:

·         Bringing value to a business negotiation

·         The Importance of being fair and equitable in business

·         Holding onto your vision and ignoring the naysayers

·         The origins of Mark Wahlberg’s entrepreneurial spirit

·         What to look for in partners 

To connect with Archie Gips:

 Website:  unrealistic-ideas.com

Twitter:  @archiegips

Facebook:  archiegips 

Facebook:  UnrealisticIdeas

Instagram:  archiegips

Instagram:  unrealistic_Ideas