The Jason Ward Creative Podcast

Do you want to make sure that every pitch you deliver is the outstanding? This episode will help you craft that right story, build the most effective structure and deliver the clearest message. Built on experience pitching and being pitched to I share a whole lot of real world experience. I give you my TOP THREE TIPS FOR A PERFECT PITCH and answer some frequently asked questions The good news is t...

As a creative do you use your storytelling skills to sell your product, service or brand? Too often as creatives we are not sure how to use creativity as part of the sales process so I am going to show you a wonderful example of how this works and some great tips to help you do the same. The episode is called What's Your Story and it was inspired by a homeware and antiques store in Brooklyn called...

Your Creative Decision Making process is an important tool in developing your practise and your business. Whether you are creating shows, art, music, literature or are an entertainer this episode helps you look at how you make the   decisions that affect your creative output.  . I am going to help you enhance your Creative Decision Making process to ensure that what you create is authentically you...

All creatives, entertainers and artists need to listen to this episode! Because we often risk our creativity being used by someone else so we look at how sharing creative credit can make us more Confident in our Creativity.  You have probably heard it when people accept awards and then make speeches thanking their colleagues, their family, the Director, the Academy, their hairdresser, their dog’s...

The Festive Season is the Most Wonderful Time of The Year and there really is nothing better for many people than simply having a wonderful Christmastime. However, with so much of this time of year dominated by nostalgia the question for us as creatives is how do we take a fresh look at our traditions and offer something new and attractive?   In this episode I’m going to show you why these FIVE st...

This quick bite episode is super concentrated and will help you gain even more clarity about what your creative business does. This will help you communicate more effectively with clients, customers and audiences.  As you create more work you will be equipped to better assess the potential of what you are creating.  Subscription to Confidently Creative is totally free - sponsorship is welcome! Ple...

In this episode we talk about one of the trickiest subjects that all creatives face - SHOULD WE EVER WORK FOR FREE! My main objective is to make sure that you have the right information to help you make an informed choice about when and why you might work for free. Please don't panic if you have been asked to work for free because it has happened to everyone from those just starting out right up t...

 FIVE PRACTICAL TIPS to help all creatives, entertainers and artists  focus your creative work on the people who will love and value it the most. We talk about how the slogan “Something For Everyone” could be hampering the creative and commercial development of your business  because as an audience member or customer I want you to give me something for me! We look at how Disney Theme Parks and TED...

Creative Vision is so important for creatives, entertainers and artists because a clear Creative Vision will benefit your Creative Practise and Creative Business  In this episode I look at the work of some of my Creative Heroes: Kate Bush, Stephen Sondheim and David Bowie. I draw on their experience and success to help you discover and develop your own Creative Vision. This episode was inspired by...

Do you want to take your creative business to the next level? If you are a creative, an entertainer or an artist these are the 5 most important actions that you can take to grow your successful creative business? The episode is full of super concentrated high value information that will help you get your creative business to the next level. These FIVE TIPS will help you start, build and develop yo...

Using our creativity to build a brand and sell more is a big ask for most of us. That is why I wanted to share this episode all about a group of creatives who have been challenged to do exactly that. The Drop is a great new show on BBC IPlayer presented by R&B legend Miguel and the wonderful Clara Amfo. The show teaches all of us creative entrepreneurs some wonderful lessons about how to make our...

In this episode I am giving all creatives, entertainers and artists ONE SIMPLE HACK that will help you gain a whole load of creative time.  Just by making a slight change to your mindset you will look at your daily tasks in a more productive way. I call it getting in your boss headspace and once you do it you will find yourself with so much more time to be creative. This method has been hugely suc...

Sam Ryder is an immensely talented singer songwriter who had one of 2022's biggest hits with the epic song Spaceman. The story of how he became the UK's musical hero teaches all of us the importance of using  hard facts and data to support our delivery of incredible creative solutions.  Solving Not Selling will help you look at how you develop both the commercial and creative sides of your busines...