The Business of Creative

Debt is the Devil 18.08.2024 16:07 ↓

Learn from my debt mistakes and be a happier business owner.

Brittany Tucker: The Redfish Phenomenon & Becoming a Creative 15.08.2024 1:03:47 ↓

Brittany didn't consider herself a "creative." Then she got involved with Redfish Film Fest and her perspective changed.

Professionalism Over Talent 10.08.2024 7:09 ↓

Wanna make real money, creative? Learn these three tips from corporate America.

Trust Proof, Not Feelings 03.08.2024 11:47 ↓

Deep feelings are our creative superpower. But to grow a business, we must trust outside evidence. Here's what I mean.

If You Hate it, Farm it Out 28.07.2024 13:52 ↓

We all hate parts of running a business. You can (should) farm them out to others. Here's how.

Pay Yourself First: My Experience 20.07.2024 12:22 ↓

Have you heard the advice "Pay yourself first?" We tried it. Here's what happened.

Don't Ask Their Budget 14.07.2024 7:58 ↓

When talking with a prospect, never ask their budget. Here's a better way.

When You Don't Feel Like It 14.07.2024 8:02 ↓

How do you create when you don't feel like it?

Ryan Reynolds and Brand Clarity 17.12.2023 4:05 ↓

Want to do multiple creative endeavors? Learn how to manage multiple brands from Ryan Reynolds.

Get Raving Fans Cheap: The Savannah Bananas 17.12.2023 5:31 ↓

Heard of the Savannah Bananas? Learn how they (and Kevin) get raving fans with the Reciprocity Principle.

Don't Wait for Inspiration 22.10.2023 2:58 ↓

Learn a lesson from the most successful writer of all time.

The Magic of Margins 08.10.2023 22:18 ↓

Happiness lives in the margins. Here's how to build them.

4 Words to Close More Sales 30.07.2023 7:43 ↓

Use these 4 four words to close more sales and be a better project manager.

How to Use Blast and Drip Marketing 03.07.2023 6:05 ↓

The big brands use Blast and Drip to stay in your mind. Learn from them and grow your creative business.

Dolly Parton and Your Creative Business 19.06.2023 3:02 ↓

Learn this business lesson from Dolly and get what you really want.

Go to In-Person Meetings: Here's How 04.06.2023 20:38 ↓

I know, it's scary. But here are some tips. Going to these three types of in-person meetings will help build your business, guaranteed.

Do Not Be a One-Stop Shop 03.06.2023 10:39 ↓

You think by offering more you'll get more clients and make more money. And you might ... for a while. Here is a better way to make more money with fewer, better quality clients.

Tips For Dealing With Creative Anxiety 27.05.2023 10:59 ↓

Anxious, Creative? Same. Here are 3 tips that help me.

The Power of Small Actions 27.05.2023 6:37 ↓

Perfection kills creative businesses. Here are some tips for how to succeed in small, imperfect steps.

Market Like the Big Brands 30.04.2023 9:40 ↓

Want your marketing to work better? Market like those whose marketing works better than yours.

Stories We Tell Ourselves 25.04.2023 6:59 ↓

Let's talk about the power of stories we tell ourselves ... about ourselves.

Do You Have to Be Extroverted to Sell? 08.04.2023 4:58 ↓

Let's bust one of the worst sales myths among Creatives.

Be a "Yes, and" Business Person 17.03.2023 4:44 ↓

The "Yes, and" rule works in improve comedy and creative business.

Why Souvenirs Matter for Your Business 11.03.2023 3:55 ↓

A business lesson from my Disney World shirt.

Bookkeepers, Accountants, and CPAs: What Creatives Need to Know 06.03.2023 10:24 ↓

It's not whether you need help with books and taxes (you do). It's about getting the right person(s).