Creative Business And Entrepreneurship Episodes

Answer: Throw up your hands in frustration. Question: What's your response to a question you constantly have to answer? As a creative, you are often asked to respond to the obvious. So to help you handle these not-so-creative...

What do you do when you've a part of almost EVERY major gospel and R&B project for decades, won every award, and seen the heights of success - but something's still missing? Our amazing guest on this Best Of episode will show...

Are you frustrated every time you try to reach your audience via social media? There's truly a better way - and we're sharing why you MUST start using it if you haven't already. While it's getting harder and harder to handle...

Would you love to have an engaged audience that supports both you - and each other? If so, you'll need to transform your online experiences - social media, livestreams, etc. into real-life connections that happen outside and ...

If you want to be well-known and in-demand as a creative, you need to stand out. But often, it's not your creative skill, talent or unique abilities that help you become a highly successful creative. Instead, it's the skills ...

In areas like Los Angeles and New York, it's becoming increasingly harder to work in the entertainment field as a person of faith. Whether it's economics, cultural shifts, or just the overall look of the industry, many creati...

If you've ever wondered how God can use all your emotions, talents, and even your mistakes to help you tell your story and help others, Miracle Sims' story will ring true for you.

Do you find yourself buried in a million things to do, wishing you had help in your creative life to keep things going? You may be at the point of switching from a solopreneur, one-person-operation to bringing on helpers, emp...

This dynamic coach, mentor and 7-figure creative entrepreneur reveals how to maximize the power of your vocal 'real estate, so you can leave a lasting imprint on your audience, your industry and your legacy.

We're breaking down the misconceptions about the dreaded algorithm in this episode - not in an effort to go viral, but rather so that you can show up authentically on social media. The fact is, we need these social media plat...

Ever feel like it's nearly impossible to make 'good' money from your music, creative gift, or artistic project? You're not alone - but thankfully there are musicians and creatives who have cracked the code - and the language ...

Have you ever stopped to wonder if "social media" has stopped being "social?" As a creative, you thrive on community and collaboration, but more often than not, all you find in online creative groups are a lot of people talki...

Every creative needs good graphics - but should you invest in hiring a professional graphic designer, or do it yourself with online tools like Canva? In this Creative Checkup episode, you'll discover the pros and cons of eac...

Gas prices, shortages, rising interest rates...it seems all the economic news is getting worse every day. And yet, we as creatives have to find a way to stay motivated, financial sound and creatively inspired. How can we do t...

When the bad news about our economy is getting worse...how do you keep your creative career moving upward and onward? According to John Mike, acclaimed producer, musician, clinician and creative entrepreneur, you must start b...

Can rejection, criticism and disappointment make you a better creative? Yes, if you ask producer, composer and drummer Jamal J. Moore. From working with Byron Cage at age 18 on his first major tour, to being selected to play ...

Amazon Prime. Netflix. Burger King. What do all of these brands have in common? They all offer subscription / recurring membership offers. And they are just three examples of the thousands of companies who now make consistent...

Are you starting to wonder if your current career is actually a creative coffin ? No one wants their creative dreams to die while they work to sustain someone else's vision...and that's where our guest, Genesis Amaris Kemp, f...

How do you REALLY earn the trust of your clients, colleagues and audiences? What separates artists who are repeatedly hired and called back, from those who simply wish for respect from their peers and a reputation they can be...

What do you do when you have big creative dreams but limited (or non-existent) finances? Many creatives give up on their dreams before they even get the chance to live, because they think a big stack of cash is required to ma...

Every creative travels a winding path...but we don't always understand where we're headed, or how our story actually will turn out. Josh Kelley can attest to that...as his path took him from the pulpit to the local pubs as a ...

Have you ever told yourself "It's gotta be perfect"? There's nothing wrong with having high standards, but many creatives set unrealistic expectations, knowing they'll never reach them. This gives many of us what we feel is a...

In this episode, this passionate financial coach and Dave Ramsey personality reveals how she and her husband Sam paid off an astronomical amount of debt (close to half a million dollars)  while continuing to pursue their creative careers.

Working as an creative can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. There are times when business is booming, clients are calling, gigs are booked, and we can barely keep up with demand for our talents. Then, there's the oppo...