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Are you stressed every time tax deadlines roll around? For many artists, financial management and tax planning is a “set it and forget it” process. That's a dangerous game to play with your creative business, as l (Allen) discovered when my tax situation changed, but I didn't adjust my planning…

In this frank and honest interview excerpt, leading music festival expert and music executive Peter Moore shares how promoters and musicians can truly be on the same page - by treating each other with professional respect. He and I (Allen) get real about the things that annoy them when it…

Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative,…

Are you frustrated with trying to connect with creatives who have more experience, more knowledge, and bigger audiences? Do you automatically assume that you’ll be rejected, ignored, or just plain “one of the fans?” Maybe the biggest issue isn’t whether you have a big name or big influencer who is…

What's stopping you from doing your best work every day? Maybe the biggest issue facing your creative life isn’t lack of money, lack of access, of lack of inspiration! It may be simply lack of a consistent routine. Many of the greatest creative minds of history were not only talented…

It’s our FIRST creative checkup of 2021 and we’re talking about how you can ensure personal and creative success this year. You don’t have to sacrifice your peace, your principles or your purpose to be successful while pursuing your God-given goals. But you do need one thing - other people!…

We’ve reached the FINAL Creative Checkup of 2020, and there are SO many lessons we could take from this rollercoaster of a year. But we’ve narrowed it down to 20 life lessons from many of our top podcast episodes and personal coaching moments that we can take into 2021. In…

All throughout 2020, musicians, creatives and artists like you and me had to make a LOT of choices, but there’s ONE choice I should have made earlier, and more often. That choice would have propelled my career much farther, and so I’m sharing what that mistake was and why I’m…

All throughout 2020, musicians, creatives and artists like you and me had to make a LOT of choices, but there’s ONE choice I should have made earlier, and more often. That choice would have propelled my career much farther, and so I’m sharing what that mistake was and why I’m…

We are honored to share this recorded conversation with the late, great keyboardist, creative artist and producer Parris Bowens. In this excerpt, Parris opens up about his dynamic relationship with gospel music legend Tye Tribbett; the groundbreaking influence of Soundcheck, Tye Tribbett’s backing band; how he faced his greatest struggles…

...Almost every creative wishes they had more of these three things.... ...Guidance and accountability ...more confidence in themselves and in God’s plan for their creative lives. ...better management of their time and resources. You can try to be successful without these three elements in your creative / music career, but…

Should you be doing MORE in 2021...or LESS? In this video, we'll talk about why doing the RIGHT things EVERYDAY is the most important part of being a consistent creative and finding ultimate success as you pursue your God-given calling. ✅Get FREE access to our Consistent Creative Challenge Workbook Exercises…

Today, I'm answering your questions about how I got over my fears and began not one, but TWO livestreaming shows (including this very show) and how it's helped me grow into my calling and purpose as a faith-centered creative - and how it can do the same for you, no…

It’s so easy to get caught up in trying to grow your audience when you are constantly trying to build your creative career, music brand, or artistic project. But the key to growth isn’t getting bigger, it’s going deeper and really focusing on the people who are already on your…

[Audio Only] Full Show Notes at http://godandgigs.com/89 Christian yoga instructor Miranda Jo Davis has discovered the keys to living out her faith through her passion for yoga, and her desire to help others reap benefits from this practice both physically and spiritually, even though the medium is not traditionally a…

How to Make REAL connections with Social Media Promotion | Tips for Artists and Musicians | The Creative’s Checkup 11/16/20 To connect with more faith-centered musicians, artists and creatives, Join the God and Gigs Community at http://facebook.com/groups/godandgigs #musicmarketing #calledtocreate #multipassionate Subscribe for more videos! - http://godandgigs.com/youtube Blog - http://godandgigs.com Our…

To connect with more faith-centered musicians, artists and creatives, Join the God and Gigs Community at http://facebook.com/groups/godandgigs #musicmarketing #calledtocreate #multipassionate Subscribe for more videos! - http://godandgigs.com/youtube Blog - http://godandgigs.com Our Favorite Books and Resources - http://godandgigs.com/toolkit ***************************************************** In this world full of social media apps, music marketing buzzwords and promotion…

There's 60 days and counting til January 1st, 2021. Some people are all too happy to kiss 2020 goodbye. Should we as artists be looking forward to getting past everything 2020 threw at us? Or is there still some hope that 2020 can prove to be a year to remember…

Is passive income just another "get rick quick' scheme that Christian creatives need to avoid? Or is there a way to honor God, grow our influence and increase our income at the same time? Watch THE FIRST TWO LESSONS OF "From Knowledge to Income" FREE...with Christian best-selling author Jordan Raynor…

Putting yourself "out there" is scary...but if you don't show up, someone will miss out on a blessing. And it won't be just you. It'll be the people you are called to reach with your gift, your art, your music, your presence. The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep…

What does it take to be a successful working musician?” Is it all about being the first one they call for major tours and shows? Or is it something else - something much more about mindset than music? According to musician, speaker, author, producer and creative entrepreneur Jermaine Morgan, it…