Creative Business And Entrepreneurship Episodes
Nov. 25, 2024
5 Steps to Take to Start a Creative Career in 2025 Right
Tap to send us a text! If you want to start your creative journey in 2025, what should you do differently than someone who started 20 years ago? In this episode, we explore what it takes to build a sustainable, profitable, an...
Nov. 18, 2024
Should You Quit Doing Gigs in 2025?
Tap to send us a text! Is this the year you should walk away from doing gigs to support your creative career? In this episode we'll discuss what gigs you should quit doing and which ones actually help you move forward as a Ch...
Nov. 11, 2024
3 Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Creative Brand
Tap to send us a text! Is your God-given talent being hidden by an ineffective and unattractive online presence? No matter how gifted you are, or how good your art is, if you don't have a strong online brand presence, you're ...
Nov. 4, 2024
Our Top Recommended Banks For Creatives Using Profit First
Tap to send us a text! If you have a creative business or side hustle, you need to make sure you can get your hard-earned money when you need it. As we've opened and tried a LOT of different banks, we've put together this lis...
Oct. 28, 2024
3 Changes That Solved our Long Struggle with YouTube (+ a Bonus)
Tap to send us a text! Have you thrown up your hands in frustration over your YouTube channel? It seems many creatives know that the platform can help us reach more people, but solving the struggle of growth takes way too muc...
Oct. 21, 2024
Artist vs. Algorithms: How to Fight the Battle against Big Tech w/ John Lumgair, Animator
Tap to send us a text! Have you gotten weary of trying to be authentic in a world full of cookie-cutter creativity, all trying to win the algorithm game? If so, you're not alone, and one animation director is fighting to chan...
Oct. 14, 2024
Health > Hustle: How to Get Fit and Live Well with Geo Valdez, Wellness Coach
Tap to send us a text! Are you potentially sacrificing your health in your search for success? You may be one of many creatives, artists and entrepreneurs who are chasing dreams but cutting corners when it comes to their heal...
Oct. 7, 2024
What Should Creative Success Look Like Next Year?
Tap to send us a text! Quick question: Are you successful yet? And if you're not sure... how can you know when you'll reach true creative success? In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestream on Fridays at 1pm on YouT...
Sept. 30, 2024
How to Discover Your Unique Sound as a Musician w/ West Byrd, Recording Artist
Tap to send us a text! In this episode, world-renowned musician, music director and recording artist West Byrd reveals the secrets on how to find your own sound from his experience as a top musician in R&B, jazz and other gen...
Sept. 16, 2024
No More Starving Artist! How to Build a Powerful Musical Career That Lasts w/ Lennis Sabatino, Vocalist / Mentor
This inspiring and passionate vocalist and musical mentor reveals the hard-hitting truths that separate successful musicians and creatives from those who struggle to find their way in the industry.
Aug. 26, 2024
BEST OF: How to Start Small and Make Big Moves with Warren Brown, Musician / Producer
The Bible says "don't despise small beginnings." Well, this episode is an example of why every small beginning can have a big ending. As God and Gigs approaches its 7th anniversary and our 300th episode, we're sharing some o...
Aug. 19, 2024
How to Find Loyal and Affordable Assistance for Your Creative Business
Wish you could get help to accomplish everything on your creative to-do list, but feel like you can afford good help, or find people to stick with you? Learn how we've figured out 3 ways to finally get the solid help you need...
Aug. 5, 2024
5 Reasons Why You Need to Build a Creative Community NOW
If you don't have a community as a creative in 2024, you're in DANGER. In this excerpt from our Creative Checkup livestreams held every Friday on YouTube, you'll discover why your creative project depends on you building conn...
July 1, 2024
See Your Sound! Educator Mickey Smith, Jr. Shares How to Unlock Your Creative Significance
In this uplifting conversation, Grammy-winning music educator and motivational speaker Mickey Smith Jr. shares powerful insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, developing resilience, and consistently taking purposeful action towards your dreams.
June 17, 2024
Staying On Beat: David Chiverton on The Hidden Battles of Being a Successful Musician
What's the TRUE cost of being a top creative? And what untold struggles are you going to face as you achieve your God-given dreams? In this episode, renowned drummer and educator David Chiverton returns to The God and Gigs Sh...
June 3, 2024
Unlimited Creative: Phinees Robert Shares How to Find a Unique Niche Perfect for You
What must you do to become unmistakable and unlimited as a creative? It starts with unstoppable curiosity and a desire to serve with excellence, as you'll learn from composer, educator and creative Phiness Robert.
May 20, 2024
From "When?" to "Win!" Coach Sandy B. Shares Secrets to Achieving Goals in 90 Days
This inspiring and motivating life coach has unlocked the secrets to consistent goal-achievement every 90 days - but it started when someone helped her see her own ability clearly.
April 22, 2024
First-Call Musician: Musical Director Chris Snowden Shares How to Get and Keep Great Gigs
This sought-after bassist and musical director who has played for such stars as Brian McKnight, Ruben Studdard, Kelly Price, Dave Koz, and a host of high-level acts, explains the key characteristics, qualities and skills you must embrace if you want to consistently grow as both a musician and a per…
April 8, 2024
Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity? 6 Questions to Help You Choose The Right Path
How can you be sure if a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity is all that it promises to be? It's tough to navigate major career decisions, especially when it feels like time-sensitive opportunities are slipping away. Plus, makin...
April 1, 2024
Don't Make These 5 Expensive Money Mistakes as a Creative
Want to learn how to avoid the mistakes that could be costing you time, money, and peace of mind in your creative business? In this excerpt from a LIVE Creative Checkup Call, you'll discover the solutions so you can achieve i...
March 11, 2024
Be Intelligently Lazy! Capsho CEO Deirdre Tshien Shares How to Work Smart (& Have More Fun)
Do you want to increase your productivity and create authentic content without the overwhelm? Discover the solution to achieving this and more as we delve into the concept of intelligent laziness with Capsho CEO Deirdre Tshien.
Feb. 12, 2024
Hidden Resources: How to Take Advantage of an Income Source Most Creatives Overlook
Ever wished you could turn your artistic dreams into reality without struggling to sell, or bootstrapping yourself into oblivion? Well, one of God and Gigs' Established Creative Experts, writing coach and entrepreneur Yoshika...
Feb. 5, 2024
Secrets of the Sandbox: How to Build a Creative Process that Works
Are you 100% confident in your creative process? Is it both effective and fulfilling for you, or are you finding yourself drained? If you, like many creatives, find it hard to define what you actually DO to get from idea to i...
Jan. 29, 2024
10 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Promotion Strategy (Best Of Episode)
In this encore Creative Checkup episode, we're helping you tackle a topic many creatives dread - promotion! Promotion can seem like either a spiritually draining exercise in ego, or a never-ending quest for attention. But ne...