What role does self-awareness play in maintaining your finances as a creative? According to music industry veterans / vocal coaches RAII and Whitney, a whole lot. What do you think? Is making money in the music industry too unpredictable? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! š±šš¶ #MarriageAndMusicā¦
Imagine working side-by-side with music superstars like Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, and Common. Now, imagine your musical / business partner and co-vocalist is also your spouse. How would that all work? Is it possible to manage the incredibly high expectations of these artists, and still keep a solid, God-centered marriageā¦
Has the arts industry...or even ministry.... become an obstacle to your love of art? Many creatives both inside and outside the church have been struggling to find the balance between making a living and being free to explore their creative passions. To help you find the sweet spot between productivityā¦
Tired of people focusing on your talent and not your impact? That's what singer / songwriter and country recording artist Teea Goans used to deal with until she accepted the challenge of songwriting. Now she finds her greatest fulfillment in sharing her original songs and inspiring her audiences. To hearā¦
Join Allen C. Paul to ask your questions and get answers to issues youāve had with bringing your creative ideas to life in the form of a real, income producing, faith-fueled creative business. ļæ¼ From building a musical or creative platform, to selling books, to paid online events, to memberships,ā¦
What if God answered your childhood artistic dream - only to turn it completely around? Picture this: a small-town girl, still in grade school, with a voice that could move mountains, dreaming of gracing the iconic stage of the Grand Old Opry - who one day discovers that God hasā¦
The creator economy would not exist without collaboration - so it's actually your ability to collaborate effectively that will make all the difference in your success as a Christian creator. This is why we're excited about the new advances at ConvertKit that make collaboration automatic. Find out 3 potential collaboratorsā¦
Is Instagram's new "Threads" app actually a threat to your creative purpose? If you've fallen into the trap of jumping into Instagram's new social media app for one of the three reasons we share here...you might have hampered your own ability to grow as a faith-filled, Christian creative. In thisā¦
Vaughn "V.Keys" Henry shares this powerful truth with musicians and artists who believe in Jesus...it's not what we create as musicians that will last - it's our belief in Christ that will last. For more like this, subscribe to this channel!
We have to talk about it, share your thoughts on copying apps, getting burned out on Social, and what your true role is as a faith-focused creative and a content creator.
If you're unsure of when to charge for your creative work, constantly giving away your talent for free or settling for low-paying gigs, then you are not alone! Many creatives, especially in Christian circles, struggle with the question of pricing their services, giving discounts, and providing work for free inā¦
Is being "good" as a talented creative enough? or are you fooling yourself when you don't know how to reach the next level? Here we shared with "Taking the Leap" podcast host @RachelGScottTV to explain why you need MORE than just "talent". Watch more of our episodes here!
š©šØItās not what you doā¦ ā¦itās how you do it. Are you approaching your work as a creative with dread or with delight? This mindset shift from business mentor and āChief Fire Igniterā Shae Bynes co-founder of @KingdomDrivenEntrepreneur a platform that has inspired thousands of Christian entrepreneurs, shows you aā¦
Christian creators often struggle to figure out how to grow their audience. But if you start sharing and collaborating with others regularly, it will help you become the go-to authority in your creative space. In fact, community and collaboration are the KEYS to building a sustainable creative career that alignsā¦
In this video you'll discover how to automate collaboration and make it a part of your everyday audience and email list growth, including the use of a great new tool from Convertkit. By joining forces with other creatives, you can unlock your full potential, establish supportive environments, and reap theā¦
Here's the livestream hub for our Consistent Creatives to join together and discuss today's Key Concept! Not registered? Join us at https://godandgigs.com/ccc to get access to the next day's exercise!
In the summer of 2023, two prominent R&B artists had a disagreement during a concert that blew up into a media and creative firestorm. Anita Baker and Babyface have both had celebrated careers, but a simple dispute over a soundcheck escalated into a Twitter and social media battle between fansā¦
Are you frustrated by your lack of progress in your creative business? What if the problem isn't what you're actually doing? Maybe it's the way you're looking at what you're doing. If that perspective made you think twice, you will discover renewed creative and spiritual freedom when you listen toā¦
Speaking the Music and Tech Conference in Miami Lakes, Florida, we shared a simple truth that all musicians, creatives and content creators should remember - it's all about making the world better every time we create.
The Creative's Checkup is a creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who want better careers, built from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative, in any genre, for any one who is pursuing their calling. Tapā¦
