The David Andrew Wiebe Show

Have you ever had trouble describing what it is you do for work to others? Do you sometimes feel like it’s an exercise in futility, and you’re better off keeping personal details private? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hasn’t had a job since 2011, and what that has meant for his life. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of...

Everywhere you look, so-called “experts” are talking about how you can or can’t do this or that in 2023 or 2024. But do those gurus know what they’re talking about? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why nothing is obsolete, and how you can still blaze a personal music career trail in 2024. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the...

Letting go can be difficult. But change is sometimes necessary. How do you navigate these changes, especially uncomfortable ones? How can you cultivate a mindset that supports you through the upheaval? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David reveals his reasons for embracing a personal brand. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitiv...

Sometimes we know deep down when we need to leave something behind – a project, a circumstance, a person, whatever we may be. So, why do we tend to hold on to things that are no longer serving us? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hesitated to pull the plug on Music Entrepreneur HQ, and why he felt like he should have done it sooner. Sponsors: Productivity, Perf...

Many are under the impression that they can understand a book without reading it in full. But even with books that have rather obvious titles, sometimes if you don’t dig a little deeper, you don’t come away with the gold. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what readers may have missed about The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The mos...

Building communities can sometimes be a challenging thing. You don’t always see eye to eye with others. There’s always the opportunity to have conversations and work it out, but misunderstandings and misconceptions can sometimes cloud better judgment. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David recalls a specific community experience he had and how he felt about it. Sponsors: Clean Sla...

Why listen to audio every day? What’s the point? Does this daily habit yield any tangible results? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why you need to overwhelm Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now, before they’re gone! Highlights: 00:17 – Getting yourself on a perso...

You’ve put in the work. But how long does it take for the results to show up? Sometimes, the wait can feel like forever. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the importance of playing the long game and understanding that the people who want to do business with you may not commit to following through today. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Yea...

Do you ever feel like you’ve never succeeded at anything? It can feel that way sometimes, but if you were to dig deeper into your accomplishments, you would find that you have succeeded at many things. Unfortunately, they may have gone unnoticed… In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how to break free of the self-sabotage cycle. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and...

How many income streams do you have as an artist? Do you often look for ways to monetize your career outside of live performance, merchandise, and streaming royalties? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David highlights the importance of thinking like an entrepreneur. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever bee...

Sometimes, you don’t get what you’ve asked for. You can pivot and go in an entirely new direction. Or you can decide to do everything yourself. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how he decided to learn new media all by himself. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now,...

Has anything ever become so important to you that you thought to yourself, “I can’t live without this?” Do you sometimes have trouble “Letting go and letting God?” In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how to reduce significance and how that can help you unlock desired outcomes in your artistic career. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year liv...

Have you ever been blamed for something you didn’t do? How did you respond to the situation? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David recounts a time when things went a little awry with a summer School of Rock program, he was a part of. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now, befo...

Traditional education is useful. But did it set you up with everything you need to navigate the waters ahead? If you could go back to high school and do it over again, what classes would you have taken? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the most valuable education he got in high school. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and...

We can all find ourselves in desperate situations from time to time. But feeling desperate and acting desperate are two separate things. A feeling is something you can resolve within yourself. But acting desperately may do nothing to resolve the situation you’re facing. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why desperation tends not to move money and what to do instead. Sp...

Are you feeling tired? Are you exhausted? Are you so far gone that you’re not even tuned into your well-being? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why a dull knife won’t cut through the noise (and there is more than one way to take this!). Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your ti...

Many of us like to think we’re worth more than we’re being paid. This may be true. But in our current profession, it may not be possible to earn more. Which can only mean one thing – the only way to increase your artistic income is by shifting your mindset. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how to break out of the income box you’re stuck in. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The...

Why is it important for artists to pursue collaborative opportunities? What qualities should they be looking for in collaborators? What benefits can artists expect to enjoy from collaborating? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how you can grow your fan base through collaboration. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-m...

It seems like “best-selling” authors are everywhere. As with anything else, of course, some are lying about their accomplishments. But some are very genuine. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David delves into the world of best-selling authors and whether they’re all gaming the system. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media ev...

In a world where anything goes, and seemingly the “dumbest” things go viral, it can be discouraging creating quality content daily without seeing any kind of traction. So, what is there to do? Give up? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the right mindset to adopt as you look to climb your social media mountain. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational...

There are many approaches to getting things done and cultivating productive habits. But not all of them work. Not all of them will support you in accomplishing what you’ve set out to do. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares about his recent reading of The ONE Thing by Gary Keller. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-med...

We are all the captains of our destinies. The challenge is that, at times, we don’t want to steer that ship. We’d rather leave it to someone else or stick our heads in the sand and wait. Should we be surprised when our ship capsizes, especially when we leave it to chance? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what he’s noticed about the most effective leaders. Remember – i...

We are all building on the work others have done in some capacity. The question is – do we notice when this is happening? Do we thank or acknowledge others when we’ve modeled or iterated on their work? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David prompts us to think about giving credit where it’s due. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and mul...

What does it take to pursue a music career? What does the financial outlay look like? How do you navigate the veritable minefield that is the music industry? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David passes the mic with singer, guitarist, band leader, and hair stylist Jody Lubin. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’...

We live in a TikTok world. We assume everything will be short. We think everything will be quick and easy. We hope to get the maximum possible value out of something without having put our best foot forward. But is this realistic? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David explores the importance of context in an increasingly contextless world. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting...