098: Which Creative Entrepreneur Type Are You? with Lisa Robbin Young




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Summary: In this episode, Lisa Robbin Young and I discuss the blog post she wrote for Productive Flourishing on the 3 Types of Creative Entrepreneurs. Even if you don’t consider yourself creative or an entrepreneur, this is worth the listen because we’re really talking about different modes of creativity and why it’s important to lean into the kind of creative that you are. And by the way, if you’re human, you are creative. There’s also a discussion happening on this in our free Facebook group, The Creative Giant Campfire. Come join us there if you’d like to stand tall together with other Creative Giants. You can find it by searching creative giant campfire on Facebook. Ready? Let’s do this!   Key Takeaways: [1:07] Thank you to SaneBox.com for sponsoring episode #98. [2:13] Find out more about Lisa Robbin Young, founder of Ark Entertainment Media, a business incubator for creative entrepreneurs. [3:45] Lisa shares how creating her business emerged from a personal business problem. [8:20] There are 3 primary creative types: chaotic, linear and fusion; and then there are the cusp types. [10:10] Take Lisa’s quiz - What’s Your Creative Freedom Entrepreneur Type? Chaotic, Fusion, or Linear? [15:43] How to notice your creative mode switching and be aware of the support you need when you’re doing your creative projects. [18:53] Discover the strengths and disadvantages of each creative type - linear, chaotic and fusion. [30:18] The power of knowing, embracing and leaning into your creative type along the spectrum. [36:33] What would Lisa say to someone who comes to her with the problem of being a certain creative type and feeling they’re in the wrong career? [42:47] What’s the main reason Lisa calls this “the creative entrepreneur spectrum”? [44:07] Lisa’s challenge on the next step to take after listening to this episode.   Mentioned in This Episode: SaneBox.com/Giant The Secret Watch by Lisa Robbin Young The Fine Line by Lisa Robbin Young A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink Take Lisa’s Quiz: What’s Your Creative Freedom Entrepreneur Type? Chaotic, Fusion, or Linear?