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- Tom Fenoglio successfully transitioned from pursuing Hollywood screenwriting to building a thriving independent comic book empire alongside his brother Joe.
- As co-founder of Fenom Comics, Tom maintains complete creative control while developing robust intellectual property through titles like Hunter Ninja Bear and Star Riders.
- Transitioning from an electrical engineering background demonstrates that creative dreams can be pursued at any stage in life without an expiration date.
- Tom emphasizes three essential ingredients for entrepreneurial and creative success: trusted partnerships, meticulous product development, and marketing mastery.
- Choosing comics over traditional Hollywood production allows creators to unlock unlimited storytelling possibilities while protecting their original vision.
Guest: Tom Fenoglio, Co-Owner & Co-Founder of Fenom Comics
Host: Julie Riga
Join Julie as she sits down with Tom Fenoglio, who transformed his Hollywood screenwriting dreams into a thriving comic book empire. Alongside his brother Joe, Tom co-founded Fenom Comics, creating an impressive universe featuring titles like Hunter Ninja Bear, Star Riders, and Something Fierce.
In this episode, Tom reveals how he pivoted from chasing Hollywood success to building his own creative empire through comics—maintaining complete creative control while developing intellectual property with unlimited storytelling possibilities. As an electrical engineer who never gave up on his creative dreams, Tom shares the three essential ingredients for success: trusted partnerships, well-thought-out product development, and marketing mastery.
What You'll Learn:
- Why comics offer advantages over traditional Hollywood for creative storytelling
- How to protect and develop your intellectual property
- The reality of balancing day jobs with creative pursuits
- Strategies for authentic marketing and customer engagement
- Why authenticity trumps trend-chasing in creative work
"Dreams don't happen when you're 20 and then fade away when you're 50, 60, 70. The dreams were always there, we just couldn't get to it." - Tom Fenoglio
Connect with Fenom Comics: fenomcomics.com | Available on Amazon and Apple Books
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I'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tom Fenoglio?
Tom Fenoglio is the co-owner and co-founder of Fenom Comics, alongside his brother Joe, and a former electrical engineer who transformed his Hollywood screenwriting dreams into a comic book empire.
What titles does Fenom Comics publish?
Fenom Comics features an impressive universe of titles, including Hunter Ninja Bear, Star Riders, and Something Fierce.
What are the three essential ingredients for success shared by Tom Fenoglio?
Tom highlights trusted partnerships, well-thought-out product development, and marketing mastery as the core ingredients for achieving success in creative businesses.
Why do creators choose comic books over traditional Hollywood?
Comics offer creators complete creative control, the ability to protect their intellectual property, and unlimited storytelling possibilities without the traditional gatekeepers of Hollywood.