Creative Freedom with Lisa Robbin Young

While it sounds sexy to "make dolla billz in your sleep," there are three huge misconceptions around creating passive revenue in your business. In this episode you'll go behind the scenes and see how I've set up passive revenue streams in my business, and just how "passive" they really are. Catch all the bonus content at CreativeFreedomShow.com Music: "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod, incomp...

As a creative entrepreneur, having a loyal following means you've got Raving Fans who love your work, support you financially, and you can make great money doing what you love. If they're not loyal, they'll drop you like a hot rock as soon as someone new hits the scene. So how do you build customer loyalty? L.O.V.E. It's an acronym for the 4 actions that draw your audience closer and help you buil...

One of the things that stops creatives from growing their business is a fear that they don't have the credibility it takes to attract quality clients. This episode shares 5 things anyone can do (starting today) to build their credibility in the market, even if they're brand new and have zero clients. Catch all the bonus content at CreativeFreedomShow.com Music: "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLe...

Think you're ready to hire a business coach? Before you plunk down your hard-earned cash, make sure you really know what you're getting - and that you're really ready to make the investment. Too many creative entrepreneurs get burned by hiring the wrong person at the wrong time. This episode gives you specifics about the different kinds of business support - including coaching - to help you determ...

Branding can be especially challenging for creative entrepreneurs. We're constantly evolving, and depending on your creative type, it might not come easy to you.  Heck, even the concept of branding has evolved over the years. This episode gives you some questions to consider, along with how branding has evolved through the centuries – and what it means to you (and your clients) now in its cur...

Over the past 10 years, I've hosted hundreds of live events. From my basic monthly Accountability Club teleclasses and weekly Facebook Live Q&A's to more complex virtual and in-person events like Creative Freedom Live (Happening in October! Yeah, baby!) If you're thinking about hosting your own events, here are the mistakes and lessons I've learned to help you host a successful event that works fo...

This is high season for business conferences and events for creative entrepreneurs. But how do you know whether or not it's really worth it to invest in attending in the first place? In this episode, I provide a simple "equation" that will help you get clarity about which events will be vital and beneficial to your business, and which ones you should skip. Catch all the bonus content at CreativeFr...

It's our final episode in our Summer series about underearning, and yet, it's the most important topic of all - getting the support you need to succeed. I bust the "self-made" myth bubble in this episode, because regardless of whether we start at the bottom or not, we all need people to help make our dreams come true. Support is critical. Whether that's your personal environment, or surrounding yo...

This is one of our most dangerous episodes, because Lisa's talking about shame and what Dr. Brene Brown calls "Unwanted Identities" - and how they can impact your ability to charge higher rates for your work. If you find yourself saying "I'm not (famous person), I could never charge THAT kind of money!" then this episode is for you. This content contains an excerpt from Lisa's program, Overcoming...

This is the next logical step after our last episode. Once you get clear that it's time to raise your rates, how, exactly do you go about raising them? Have a listen to this week's episode, where Lisa walks you through a few different approaches, from the basic, Nike approach (just DO it already!) to the "Tuna Can" approach and more. This is the fifth episode in a series about overcoming underearn...

Many creative entrepreneurs get emotional when it comes to price increases. So, what if there were an easy, external way to know that it's time to raise your rates? Your wish is our command! This week, Lisa shares 11 external indicators that can help you determine if a price increase is right for your creative business. Catch all the bonus content at CreativeFreedomShow.com Music: "Welcome to the...

Got someone who wants to pick your brain, ask you for a discount, or - GASP! - work for exposure? Need a classy way to say "um, no thanks!" without burning bridges or sounding like a jerk? You need this episode! Saying "no" is sexy, and today, Lisa shares 3 tips to help you say it with class & authenticity. This is the third episode in a Summer-long series that deals with different aspects and tri...

What can you do when you're knee deep in a project (or multiple projects) and have to keep going? Lisa shares what she learned running her first (and only) 10-mile foot race about how to keep momentum when you get overwhelmed. This is the second episode in a Summer-long series that deals with different aspects and triggers for underearning. Catch all the bonus content at CreativeFreedomShow.com Mu...

Based on years of living as an underearning creative, as well as her extensive work serving other creative entrepreneurs, Lisa reveals the 5 core symptoms of underearning that are common among creatives. She also gives you a peek into how she's learned to deal with her own mindset issues around underearning, and offers an exercise to help you unravel your own symptoms. Catch all the bonus content...

When someone is boasting about top-line numbers rather than the bottom line truth of their business, you can start to feel like you're being deceived. In this episode, Lisa walks you through real-life examples and how to read through the deception. She also takes you behind the scenes in her own business to show you how she took the Creative Freedom Incubator from zero to a living wage in about 18...

This is Episode Zero, the “WTF” episode. The one where I tell you what this show is about and why you should listen. If you’re listening to just the podcast, you’re only getting about a third of the deal. I’ve been doing Creative Freedom as a web series - we’re in our fourth season now, and we’re just now getting on the podcast bandwagon. We’re rolling out this new approach to reach you where you’...