How Eric July Navigates the criticism of the Rippaverse

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Episode Summary:

In this exciting interview, Brenden Pugh sits down with Eric July, the creator and founder of Rippaverse Comics. Eric shares his journey from music to comics, how he built a multi-million-dollar independent comic book company, and the challenges of running a fully independent publishing house. They dive deep into the importance of direct-to-consumer sales, navigating distribution issues, and what it takes to scale a successful indie business without relying on traditional industry structures.

What’s Inside:

🚀 The Birth of Rippaverse Comics:
Eric July explains how his background in music and his frustrations with the comic book industry led him to create Rippaverse Comics—a fully independent publishing company that bypasses traditional gatekeepers.

💡 Why Independence Matters in Comics:
Eric discusses why he chose not to use mainstream distributors like Diamond Comics, how this decision has benefited Rippaverse, and what indie creators can learn from his model.

📈 Scaling a Business at Lightning Speed:
Hear how Rippaverse Comics went from a small startup to shipping tens of thousands of books worldwide, how they handle logistics, and how their direct-to-consumer approach gives them an edge.

🛠 Overcoming Industry Challenges & Criticism:
Eric addresses the controversies, criticism, and industry pushback he’s faced since launching Rippaverse, and how he stays focused despite the noise.

🔥 Expanding the Rippaverse Universe:
From introducing new characters to animated projects and live-action trailers, Eric teases the future of Rippaverse and where he sees the company in 10 years.

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