Kevin Elliott

The Business of Creative

Business EN ↓ 53 episodes

Most Creatives wish they could turn their artforms into a business. However, they are overwhelmed with the "business" of being in business - LLCs, taxes, marketing, sales, etc. This podcast helps Creatives figure that stuff out. Each short episode shares a few tips to help Creatives do better in business ... today. About Kevin Elliott - Kevin is the co-founder and lead producer for Wewa Films. Their clients include McDonald's, tourist development councils, Tyndall Federal Credit Union, and Florida's Great Northwest, among others. Kevin has more than 20 years of entrepreneurial experience.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: wewafilms.com

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Kevin Elliott

Episodes

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.