The Profitable Creative

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Ameil Shadid of DabKe Consulting about the transformative power of active listening in both personal and professional relationships. Ameil shares his journey from being laid off during COVID to discovering the importance of deep, meaningful connections with others. The conversation delv...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode, Christian Brim interviews John Weberg, founder of Profit-a-lize, about turning passion into profit. John shares his journey from starting a gaming blog at the age of 12 to becoming a successful digital marketer and consultant. They discuss the importance of understanding the value of money, pricing strategies, and the power of creativity in mar...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Den Lopez shares his journey from a hobbyist musician to a successful guitar teacher. He discusses the importance of making music accessible and enjoyable for everyone, emphasizing the need to change traditional teaching methods that often lead to high failure rates among learners. Den introduces his innovative teaching method that allows...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jason Sherman, founder of Vingo AI, about his diverse entrepreneurial journey and the importance of creativity in business. They discuss the challenges of marketing and sales, the significance of understanding the problems businesses solve, and the value of beta testing and iteration in pro...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Cliff Ravenscraft shares his journey from being a hobbyist podcaster to a successful entrepreneur in the podcasting space. He discusses the challenges he faced in making the decision to leave a secure job in insurance to pursue his passion for podcasting. Cliff highlights the importance of audience engagement, monetization strategies, and...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS.... In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jeremy Doorn from the Core Group about the importance of relationship management in accounting, particularly for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs. They discuss how understanding financials can transform client relationships, the challenges creatives face, and the benefits of...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jesse Robluski about the journey of decommoditization in marketing. Jesse shares his experiences running a marketing agency for 25 years, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the importance of differentiation in a crowded market. They discuss the concept of branding, the impact...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS...  In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim and guest Mike Michalowicz explore the intricate relationship between creativity and analytical thinking in entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges creatives face in understanding profitability and financial management, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach that leverages both cr...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Drewbie Wilson of Call the Damn Leads about the importance of doing the work in entrepreneurship, defining success on one's own terms, and the balance between profit and time freedom. Drewbie shares his journey from sales to marketing, the challenges of financial management, and the si...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode, Christian Brim interviews Cameron Williams of Kynli Consulting, an accounting and fractional CFO consulting firm. They discuss Cameron's journey in starting his own consulting firm and specializing in working with marketing agencies. They also share some of their worst horror stories dealing with clients who struggle with numbers and finan...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Colin Caffrey, founder of FlyRoute, a drone film service provider specializing in high school football. Colin shares his journey from a career in private aviation to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and successes he faced while building his business. He emphasizes the importan...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS.... Amy Singleton of Hite Digital discusses her journey from being a registered nurse to starting a digital marketing agency. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the business side of marketing and the need for a solid foundation in areas like operations and customer experience. Amy's passion is bringing hope and purpose to people who have experienc...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews renowned musician and producer Peter Bunetta. They discuss Peter's journey from a young drummer inspired by The Beatles to becoming a successful producer in the music industry. Peter shares insights on the importance of learning the business side of music, building relationships, ov...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS.... Bo Bennett discusses the impact of AI on the publishing industry and how creatives can adapt to the changing landscape. He shares how AI can be used to write books, create artwork, and automate marketing tasks. Bo emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of AI by focusing on personal expertise and finding new ways to add value. He also addresses the fear of...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Christian Brim interviews author Robert J. Hunt about his book 'Nobody Cares' and the concept of accountability. They discuss the importance of taking ownership of one's life and making the necessary changes to achieve success. They also explore the role of coaches in holding entrepreneurs accountable and the power of self-d...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS.... In this conversation, G. Ranasinha, founder of Kexino, shares insights on the challenges of running a marketing agency, the importance of cash flow, and the complexities of human behavior in marketing. He emphasizes the need for strategic thinking and understanding emotional buying decisions, while also discussing the process of diagnosing marketing problems a...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Christian Brim interviews his daughter, Mackenzie Brim, about her journey as a creative. Mackenzie is a figurative oil painter who also teaches art classes, does murals, and takes on various creative projects. They discuss the struggle between following one's passion and making money, the different approaches to creativity in commerci...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... Mark Wonderlin, owner of Mosaic Media Films, shares his journey in the video production industry and the challenges of balancing expenses and sales volume. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the aspects of the business that bring joy and outsourcing the rest. The conversation also touches on the difficulty of attributing ROI in creative industries and...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Todd Henry discusses his decision to self-publish his most recent book and the reasons behind it. He wanted more control over the size and distribution of the book and wanted it to be short, easy to read, and punchy. He also wanted to be able to distribute the book in a frictionless way and include it with his speaking engagements. Todd sh...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Christian Brim interviews Lance Cayko of F9 Productions. They discuss Lance's entrepreneurial journey and the creative aspects of being an entrepreneur. They also explore the relationship between money and happiness, the importance of gratitude, and the challenges and sacrifices of being an entrepreneur. Lance Cayko, founder of F9 Pro...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of The Profitable Creative, Christian Brim interviews Aaron Witnish of Content Only. They discuss the importance of humanization in content creation, the impact of AI on content marketing, and the value of authenticity in business. They also touch on topics such as financial management, value pricing, and the need for discernment in the age of i...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... Angela Frank of The Growth Directive shares her journey of starting her business and the importance of strategy in marketing for small businesses. She emphasizes the need for a clear goal and a marketing ecosystem that ties all channels together. Angela also discusses the challenges she has overcome, including moving frequently due to her husband's militar...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... Value pricing is a powerful lever to increase profit in a business. It involves creating more value in pricing to justify higher prices. To implement value pricing, businesses need to conduct an in-depth analysis of their customers' underlying problems and determine the economic value of those problems. This approach shifts the focus from a win-lose to a w...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Christian Brim interviews John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing, about his experience with Profit First. They discuss the importance of focusing on profit in creative businesses, the challenges faced by marketing agencies, and the value of creativity in a world of AI. They also touch on the mindset of creatives when it comes to makin...

Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this conversation, Christian Brim interviews Richard Walsh about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned along the way. Richard shares his experience of starting a landscape business and transitioning into creating custom water features and steel sculptures. He also discusses the financial collapse of 2008-2009 and how his business failed due...