The Artistic Entrepreneur w/ Jake Isham

How to write, direct and produce movies with $0 budgets How do you balance the hats? I wanted to share my experience of having made 15 short films in the past 4 months, where I wrote, directed and produced them.

In my opinion, SPEED is the key thing upcoming artists should focus on in creating art! DO IT FASTER! From doing it faster, you will then get QUANTITY which will inevitably create QUALITY. So if you are making art, MAKE YOUR ART FASTER!

Getting Notes on your art

3 Stories of putting in the hard work as an artist. The last story is how my friends did a sketch video with one of the biggest actors in the world...

As an artist, do you feel like there's never enough time? I've been there and in this episode, I'm breaking down how I manage my time to juggle the various hats I wear as a filmmaker. From writing and shooting to editing and promotion, I'll guide you through setting realistic time blocks for each task. This isn't about working harder; it's about working smarter by understan...

12 Quotes that will inspire you as an artist.

Being an artist takes a tribe. Build your group. Find your people! Make more art!

Creativity is all about courage, persistence, and passion. Feeling stuck in your creative journey? Watch these powerful quotes from famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Maya Angelou, and Steve Jobs to inspire and motivate you to push through! Whether you're a painter, filmmaker, musician, or entrepreneur, these timeless words remind us that creativity is limitless, and the world needs your art....

The Hard Truth About Becoming a Successful Creative: Mindset, Hustle, & Growth Being a creative professional isn't always glamorous—it requires constant effort and a mindset shift to turn your passion into a full-time career. In this video, I’m sharing the key insights I’ve learned after 15 years as a filmmaker and photographer. I'll explain why it's essential to treat your creativ...

I've changed the ways I set goals. I used to set goals with the end result in mind. Recently, I changed it to "hard work is the goal" so I set the goal of # of actions to accomplish in X amount of time. Example - 300 videos in a year, run 10 miles this week. It's been a fascinating shift of perspective on goal setting. There are many steps to making a million dollars, losing 30 pounds, or whatever...

There are 3 paths to making money as an artist. Within those 3 there are MANY ways to do it! In this episode I break it down to hopefully make it easier for you to start or increase your ability to make money with your artform!

In this episode , I share practical and creative ways to promote yourself as an artist. Whether you're a painter, photographer, dancer, filmmaker, or any other type of artist, these tips will help you get your work out there and start growing your career. I break down 10 simple yet powerful strategies to get more eyes on your art and connect with the right people. From leveraging social media...

Become A Full-Time Working Creative in 2025 | Tips & Lessons for Building a Career as an Artist Are you ready to turn your creative passion into a full-time career in 2025? In this video, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned on my journey to becoming a successful working artist and my practical tips to help you make the leap into full-time creative work. Whether you're an aspiring...

How I'm going to achieve my goals in 2025, might help you...

Become A Full-Time Working Creative in 2025 | Tips & Lessons for Building a Career as an Artist

Jason LaRocca

Tamra Meskimen

You’re on the right path. You just have to keep going. It is a marathon not a sprint as they say. Just keep going!

It's OK to have a 9-5 as an artist!

What do the top professionals, in any profession - artists, entrepreneurs, CEOs all have in common? They know how valuable TIME is!  They don't waste it!  I break down my experiences interacting with and working with award-winning artists, millionaires, and even a couple of billionaires and how "different" it is then working with others. 

Where do I get started with social media??? I get this question a lot!  These are the two strategies I recommend to build a solid social media following in 2022/2023.  Pick the one that's best for you and then STAY CONSISTENT! That's truly what creates success.  

We all know, unfortunately, that there is no overnight success. The individual who "blew up" over night, has been doing it for years! There is the occasional protege, but for those of us who aren't that - this podcast episode is for you!  Success comes from repeating the same actions over and over and over and over and over and over again.  Seriously thought, I did not put enough "overs"...

What would you give to know to go back 15 years with the knowledge you know now? Well, this is the closest I'll be able to do it. Hopefully, this episode helps you, with the shit I wish I knew years ago! These are all the things I wish I could tell my teenage self and all of it is applicable to ANY age! From skills to learn, to focus and discipline, to following my goals and staying humble.  ...

If you're smart, you're ALSO thinking and actively working on BUILDING A BRAND!  It is unbelievably powerful if you're an artist or an entrepreneur.

Depression freaking sucks! We've ALL been there! Everyone!  Well, after 31 years, here are all the lessons I've learned to deal with it and handle it.   It takes work, it's not easy, but it can be handled!  Reach out if you need help!