The answer is so obvious. All creators start off thinking we can do it all ourselves. What we learn as we fail is that it takes a village. Ever sit through the credits and try to read all the names of even a low-budget movie? No one who expects success can remain an island. Even mobsters like Jimmy Hoffa realized their violent tactics weren’t as effective as getting in bed with the labor unions. I’m going to start something, a “collective,” we’ll call it. That’s cute, right? Like how weed dealers are “budtenders” at “dispensaries.” Ah, it’s astounding how a home-cooked meal can summon clarity.
