The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast

Do you struggle with how to earn money from your talents and creativity? You’re not alone. On this episode I give you a simple three-part solution to help you make more money now.

Do you dream of world domination: having a global fan base for your gifts and talents? Awesome. Here’s the best way to build a strong, loyal fan base. And it might not be what you think.

Let's bust this myth of the starving and struggling artist once and for all. And we'll use gardening and Aunt Louise to help us do it. What? Just listen and I'll help you break the stereotype and become an Abundant Artist instead!

I was recently a guest on Mich Hancock’s MichMash podcast. Here’s the opening segment where I share my journey through the arts. Toward the end we discuss some powerful principles of creative success, including what it takes to make a strong and lasting bond with your fan base. It's the key to making a living and making an impact with your art.

Ruby Mercado has an amazing attitude, mindset, and work ethic. Yes, she has great advice on how to create opportunities in the oversaturated Los Angeles acting world. More important, listen to how she breaks through fear, stays centered, and builds confidence in herself and those around her. Inspiring stuff, no matter what creative field you're in!

How to Blast Through the Excuses That Hold You Back! Four simple words is all it takes to make progress with your music, book, art, or other creative project.

In this short episode I share an original song I wrote last week about the raging debate over YANNY vs LAUREL. Which is it? In this humorous tune I put my foot down and choose a side.

In this episode I share the four reasons artists create (and why #3 holds the key to turning pro and making money). I also cover the two overlapping factors that must be in place for you to monetize your talents and creativity.

If you're like most artists, you could use a little more cash flow. Maybe a LOT more. If so, you're not alone. This episode should help. It's the first in a series of podcast lessons on how to monetize your talents as an independent artist.

Want to know how to be your own boss as a musician, writer, visual artist, or performer? Great! But, if you really want to earn a full-time living in the arts, don't get stuck in this common trap. On this episode, I explain what this obstacle is and how to overcome it. I've been a solo entrepreneur in the arts for many years, so I have a lot of hard-won advice on this topic to share.

This episode is all about the surprising benefits of consistently sharing your creative work. I examine two case studies: Jonathan Coulton and Emily Hope Price. Bottom line: When you commit to regularly sharing your music, art, words, talents, etc ... you create opportunities to get exposure, attract fans, and make more of an impact with your art.

The new year if right around the corner, and there are many ways to define “success” as an artist in 2018. For the purposes of this podcast I define success as “making an impact” with your music, words, art, performance, etc. In other words, it’s the level at which you touch people and bring value to their lives through your art. To reach that point you must expose your creative work and connect with people. Listen to this episode for my advice on the best way to do that in 2018.

Face Your Fear! Listen to this motivational message when you're ready to embrace your fear and conquer your resistance to uncertainty. And you can do it without being "fearless."

If I could give you a simple way to be more productive, more optimistic, and more empowered, would you be interested? On this episode I give you an inspiring pep talk on the Power of Questions.

You want to express yourself, do good in the world, and make money doing it. Fantastic! Here are five essential principles to help you build your own independent career, based on my many years as an author, musician, artist, and actor - and being self-employed in the arts.