Creative Business And Entrepreneurship Episodes

When you hear the word ‘invest’, do you think of Wall Street brokers and real estate ads? Or do you think of building up your creative career by sowing into your own skill and mindset? In this Back to Basics episode from our 7 Service Steps Blueprint, we share why you must adopt a mindset dedicated to investing into the creative gift God invested into you. Whether it’s time, money, or energy - you must consistently and relentlessly work to plant the seeds that will bring a harvest of creative ...

Free Resource for Artists Considering Going Pro If you are thinking about becoming a full-time artist, you've got to ask the right questions. So we've created a workbook to help you figure out what you need to know before making the leap. Go to GodandGigs.com/questions to get your free download of this powerful and practical resource, and take the next step toward your creative dreams!

Free Resource for Artists Considering Going Pro If you are thinking about becoming a full-time artist, you've got to ask the right questions. So we've created a workbook to help you figure out what you need to know before making the leap. Go to GodandGigs.com/questions to get your free download of this powerful and practical resource, and take the next step toward your creative dreams!

What does legacy mean to you? And how do you expand your vision from a personal one, to the kind that will impact future generations through your business or creative brand? Two entrepreneurs, Devon Watts Jr. and Jimme Gonzalez, Jr., decided that they needed to act on their passion to help others to build a legacy that is ‘uncompromising’...that follows a specific purpose and never deviates from their God-given personal path. As co-hosts of The Uncompromising Entrepreneur Podcast, they continu...

You’ve said these four words...and so has everyone around you, often when we’re faced with yet another appointment or responsibility. The phrase? “I don’t have time”. Creatives like us are just as guilty - perhaps even more so, because the demands for our time seem pile up as we balance so many priorities. So how can we finally achieve mastery of our time management, and find that elusive “ work-life balance?” According to best selling author and entrepreneur Jordan Raynor, the answe...

Decisions, decisions! Every day we are faced with a multitude of options on how to move forward in our creative and musical lives. Sometimes, the choice is easy. But often, it's not. How do you decide when it's time to try something new, stick with something old, or change something in the middle? The best way is to know your priorities before you face a new problem or opportunity. In this episode, we explore Step 2 of the Seven Service Steps, "Establish Priorities." This essential step will h...

It's the worst feeling in the world for a creative...when you post or share something you've worked hard on, and no one seems to notice ! This issue affects creatives deeply and can quickly demoralize you, to the point that you give up on your God-given dream. In this creative checkup episode, you'll learn strategies that will help you to stay motivated and to keep sharing your creative work with the world! For complete show notes and more information, head to godandgigs.com/podcast! Want to ...

In this episode, you’ll learn how Brian Nhira maximized his moment on a national platform and built the foundations of a successful, faith-filled and family-focused creative life.

There's only two ways to learn...via education...or experience. In this episode as we mark the 4th 'podaversary' of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul shares five big mistakes he made as a creative and entrepreneur beginning a new project. Many of us make these same assumptions as faith-focused creatives and artists, but they can set you back financially and emotionally - and you'll want to watch out for the warning signs. For full show notes, check out godandgigs.com/podcast. If you're...

As a faith-focused creative, there are people that you are called to reach. But if you are not using the right methods, those people could slip right through your fingers. In this episode, taken from one of our God and Gigs 360 Member Calls, we explore how your approach to email marketing and social media can work together to create a powerful audience building strategy - one that helps you build a personal connection with those you are called to inspire, entertain and educate. Links Mentioned...

Before you can become a fully confident creative, you have to let other creatives pour into you. That's what happened with the God and Gigs book - which helped form the platform that now serves hundreds of creatives worldwide. Allen C. Paul, host and author of God and Gigs, shares three of the most impactful books that he read before writing his book - and explain how the takeaways from reading these classic books for creatives can still help you today. Books mentioned in this episode: The War...

How do you shift from simply trying to 'make it' in the music industry, to truly building a sustainable, lasting legacy as a creative and entrepreneur? Jazz musician, educator, author and creative entrepreneur Ulysses Owens, Jr. has found the key, and he's sharing it in this powerful interview, as well as in his book, "The Musician's Career Guide: Turning your Talent into Sustained Success." A native of Jacksonville, FL, Ulysses spent his formative years playing in church and local gigs, but q...

Are you tired of feeling like the copycats always win? From music to fashion and everywhere in between, it seems that imitation is more than flattery - it's good business. But it's bad for the artist, right? In this episode we explore the tension between imitating our mentors, teachers and iconic master artists, and becoming innovative and original artists in our own right. By carefully exploring each step between imitation and innovation, we can find the right balance where we can always rema...

Are you considering joining the "Great Resignation" of 2021? In this post-pandemic world, workers from all types of professions are deciding not to go back to business as usual. Instead, they are quitting their jobs and looking for better positions, more flexibility and more control over their time. Perhaps many of these workers could be pursuing creative dreams and goals, but are letting fears and the threat of another worldwide crisis stop them. In this episode I point out the question that ...

Can God bless your creative business through taxes? Yes, and this passionate and gifted business strategist has the knowledge and inspiration you need to transform your creative career and your financial life.

Is it possible for a music artist to overcome multiple childhood tragedies, build a massively successful music career AND reach a goal of financial freedom - all while never compromising their faith and calling? If you follow the example of Manafest, the answer is yes. Chris Greenwood, known in the music world by his stage name Manafest, is an award-winning Canadian Christian rock artist who has reached the pinnacle of success as a performer, songwriter, music industry coach, online entreprene...

If you're a creative, you need an audience. However, in a noisy world where everyone seems to have a product and a platform, it's getting harder and harder to rise above the masses to reach those that want to hear from you. The answer? Creatives have to own the connection with their audiences, and the only tried and true way to control that connection is through an email list. Unfortunately, many artists get stuck at the very first mention of email marketing...so this training will provide th...

It’s easy to get excited about sharing your latest project, performance or product. But what do you share with your followers when there’s nothing to promote? In other words, what do you say day-to-day? Whether it’s via social media, your email list, or any other connection medium, we creatives have to consistently share moments and messages with those we want to impact - and not just when there’s something to sell. In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s so important to create a dialogue wit...

Does your audience really know WHO you are? While social media seems to encourage people to share a lot of personal details, that seldom leads to the kind of authentic connection that results in long-term commitment to your platform or creative business. The fact is, a lot of us don’t really tell the whole story of our creative lives well. If we show up to our audiences: Only when we’re selling something Only sporadically Only in social media ...Then we’re making a big mistake and missing ...

In this episode, we unpack the three essential strategies / mindsets that can make a huge impact on your bottom line, save you thousands of dollars on taxes, and free you up to focus on the right things as a creative.

In this raw, powerful and revealing  talk, we unlock the source of Melissa’s confidence that helped her overcome the obstacles that nearly derailed her career. With clarity and passion, she shares how she maintained her faith, while enduring the worst and the best of the creative life - always seeing God’s favor through any circumstance.

There are glimmers of hope beyond the horizon for the music industry and live events. But what can you do now as a musician or creative while everything is sorted out? Peter Moore, a industry veteran with over 30 years in the music business, has several key insights for anyone trying to figure out their next step in the music and art industry. He's been instrumental in dozens of music, film and and licensing agreements, and essentially helps to bridge the gap between artists, their audiences t...

As hope appears on the horizon for a return to normalcy in a post-pandemic world, a serious question remains: Is 'going back to normal" a good thing? Like the majority of professions, musicians and creatives like you experienced extreme hardships during the heart of the pandemic. However, we also learned major lessons, grew tremendously in our ability to pivot and reinvent ourselves, and even became possibly more marketable and savvy in our businesses. With all of those positive effects, maybe...

You've got SO MUCH to do, creative. But have you neglected one thing that could make everything easier? In other words, have you started your podcast? If you haven’t, you’re missing a golden opportunity. Despite the surge of podcast popularity, most creatives still are not particularly excited about creating their own podcasts. They’ve heard it’s hard, or that the market is saturated, or that it won’t really add anything to their careers. All of those reasons are simply misconcept...