Craftsman Creative

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Thanks to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases with code CRAFTSMAN20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/craftsmanRead this episode on the blog: https://www.craftsmancreative.co/minimum-viable-numbers/Take the free independent creator scorecard and join us for our next workshop.

Thanks to our sponsor, Magic Mind. Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code CRAFTSMAN20 at checkout. You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/craftsmanTake the free independent creator scorecard and join us for our next workshop.

Read the book at blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterTake the free business scorecard at scorecard.craftsmancreative.coThanks to Lulu.com for sponsoring this episode.

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterTake the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.co

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterTake the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.co

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterTake the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.co

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbusterTake the free scorecard at https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.co

Read the book at https://blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbuster

Listen to this chapter from the Blockbuster BookThanks to Lulu.com for sponsoring this book.Check out the rest of the chapters at blog.craftsmancreative.co/blockbuster

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Learn more about Lulu at https://lulu.comCheck out the workshop replay here: https://youtu.be/38f0LGNveTQ

Every book should have a chapter like this. Here's how to use this book!Take the free scorecard at scorecard.craftsmancreative.co

The introduction of my new book, Blockbuster - Expand your business to seven figures and beyondTake the free scorecard at scorecard.craftsmancreative.co

Announcing my new book project!LINKSMy first book, Craftsman CreativeScorecard Marketing by Daniel PriestleyRethink PressBookBuilderFreeform AppMOVIE Framework Episode 1Take the free Scorecard

I had the awesome privilege of sitting down with Nathan Barry, CEO and Founder of ConvertKit while I was at CEX at the beginning of May. We went deep into mindset, values, and how Nathan has grown his business. This is a special Bonus episode of the podcast, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the conversation.Authority by Nathan BarryConvertkitForCreators.comJoin the next workshop

A short reflection on the last 8 months, and what to do when things feel like they just aren't working out the way you'd hoped.

Writing your book isn't just a way to create a new revenue stream and add some income into your life. In this episode I cover three massive benefits that have happened in my life because of my book.LINKSLightbulb Courses Launch SummitWrite & Publish Your Book WorkshopWrite Useful Books by Rob FitzpatrickKey Person of Influence by Daniel PriestleyContent, Inc. by Joe PulizziCreator Economy ExpoCraft + CommercePaul Millerd on TwitterThe Pathless Path by Paul MillerdDamn GravityRethink PressReedsy.comBook your 90-minute strategy call hereJoin the next free workshop: workshops.craftsmancreative.co

This episode of the Craftsman Creative Podcast talks about the Creator Economy Expo (CEX) 2023 and how to best use events to propel your business forward. You'll learn the mindset to approach events with, how to apply the knowledge you gain at the event, and how to create opportunities from events like CEX.

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What is a moonshot mindset and how can you use it to define the work you do today, and the outcomes you want to achieve tomorrow?LINKSSociety of Independent CreatorsMoonshot Mindset blog post by Peter DiamandisJoin the next Craftsman Creative Workshop

It's been 18 months since I started writing my book, and this week I just sent out the 100th issue of the BCC Newsletter. Time to share some of the principles that have helped me get here.LINKS10kCreatorShow.comSo Good They Can't Ignore You (The Craftsman Mindset)The Society of Independent CreatorsJoin The Next Workshop

In this final episode of the series we talk about three ways you can expand your business AFTER you've finished the other steps and built out all of the systems in your business. LINKSTake the free business scorecardJoin the Society of Independent Creators

MOVIE Framework Episode 4 is about Implementing Systems. You don't have a business until you have these four systems in place and generating the outcomes you want in your business.LINKS:Join the Society of Independent CreatorsTake the free Bespoke Creative Business Scorecard

In this episode we cover Visibility, how to get awareness, prospects, leads, customers, and clients from your audience using the Craftsman Content Framework. LINKS:Screenshot of the frameworkJoin the Society of Independent CreatorsTake the free scorecardJoin the next free Craftsman Creative Workshop

In part 2 of the MOVIE framework series, I cover Outcomes and why having an outcome-focused approach to creative work is the best way to approach building and growing your business.LINKSSo Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal NewportTake the free scorecard to learn what outcomes to focus on in your business: https://scorecard.craftsmancreative.co/

Today is episode 1 of a five-episode series on my MOVIE framework for building and growing creative businesses.Sign up for the upcoming workshop at workshops.craftsmancreative.co

This week we're talking about Visibility, how to get more awareness for your business, get oversubscribed, and how to grow your business by getting more leads coming in every month. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Join us in an upcoming Craftsman Creative WorkshopTake the free Bespoke Creative Business ScorecardJeremy Enns Podcast Marketing AcademyScorecard Marketing by Daniel PriestleyGot a question for the show? Leave an audio message here

Today we're talking about outcomes, both defining them and achieving them. You've got to know the destination before you design how to get there. We touch on outcomes for you, outcomes for your audience, as well as how to build systems to generate consistent, repeatable outcomes.Take the free Bespoke Creative Business Scorecard to learn which outcomes you need to focus on to grow your business this year.Resources mentioned:Dan Sullivan - The Four FreedomsOversubscribed by Daniel Priestley10k Creator show with Joe PulizziSee my podcast appearances from last year, especially the Build Your Thing episode with Matt Giaro ;)The Saturday Solopreneur from Justin WelshGet the free Craftsman Creative BCC Newsletter

Today I've got three ideas to improve your Mindset as a creative entrepreneur. Subscribe to the Craftsman Creative podcast for ideas like this every week on how to grow your creative business.LINKSCraftsman Creative BookBook Chapter: The Three Personas Every Business Needs"This Is Pointless" from Jack Butcher/Visualize ValueTake the free creative business scorecard

In today's episode, we get into creating and testing your product ecosystem as a creative entrepreneur. You want alignment between products as well as the needs and desires of your audience. (00:00) - Intro (01:14) - Your Product Ecosystem (04:46) - 1 Avatar, 1 Offer, 1 Channel (12:52) - Running Experiments (20:23) - Ask A Question On The Podcast Links from the show:Come join us in the Society of Independent CreatorsTake the free business scorecardCheck out Seamless.ai Set up your own scorecard with ScoreAppWant to get your question answered on the podcast? Leave a voicemail here.

This week in the Society of Independent Creators we discussed ways to improve your email marketing in your creative business. To join, head over to craftsmancreative.scoreapp.com and take the free scorecard. At the end is an invite to join the community and check out the course for free!Check out The 1 Page Marketing Plan by Allan DibIf you're not on the weekly newsletter, head over to blog.craftsmancreative.co to see how I'm using email in the way I talk about in this episode. 

New podcast! Yeah, it's been a while, but you should have checked out the 10k Creator I did with my friend Joe Pulizzi last fall. 10 episodes on the journey to 10k subscribers and $10k/month in revenue. Today, I'm kicking off the podcast for 2023, a weekly series with three ideas around one topic.Today's topic: sales! When I surveyed my community, the area that got the worst average score was sales at 27%. Yikes!If you want to get all five ideas, you'll want to come join us in the Society of Independent Creators, my online community that also includes all of my courses and events. Start with the free scorecard at craftsmancreative.scoreapp.com

Ilze Švarcbaha is an amazing younger creator that I met recently on Twitter. She was kind enough to invite me to join her in a recent conversation on Twitter, and we had a blast talking about creative work, finding your platform, and reaching big goals. Follow Ilze on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IlzeSvarcbahaTake the free scorecard: https://craftsmancreative.scoreapp.com/ 

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow @darentsmith, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops and join in live.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest Justin at @thejustinwelsh.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow @darentsmith, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops and join in live.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest George at @OneGSisneros.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow @darentsmith, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops and join in live.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest Ev at @evielync.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow @darentsmith, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops and join in live.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest Ben at @BenjaminPutano.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow @darentsmith, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops and join in live.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest Danielle at @daniellexo.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow @darentsmith, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops and join in live.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest Josh at @jspector.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host Riverside.fm. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes, and check out workshops.craftsmancreative.co to join in live for future episodes.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest Alexandra on Twitter.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host on Twitter Spaces. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow me @darentsmith to join future conversations live, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guest Andrew Kamphey at @kamphey.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at blog.craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host on Twitter Spaces. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow me @darentsmith to join future conversations live, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guests Doris Wai and Telisa Roessein.Learn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at blog.craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Workshops are a weekly conversation between Daren Smith and a creative co-host on Twitter Spaces. Subscribe to the podcast to get all future episodes.Follow me @darentsmith to join future conversations live, and head to lu.ma/craftsmancreative to see upcoming workshops.The Craftsman Creative Book is out now! Grab your copy at store.craftsmancreative.coFind more about our guests Dylan Redekop at @growthcurrency and Josh Spector @jspectorLearn more about Craftsman Creative and how to grow your own creative business at blog.craftsmancreative.co

The Craftsman Creative Podcast is a weekly show highlighting the way creators work today. Subscribe at podcast.craftsmancreative.coGrab the free weekly newsletter on how creative businesses are built at blog.craftsmancreative.coGrab my new book at store.craftsmancreative.coFollow Kevon on Twitter

Today's cohost is Dagobert Renouf, founder of Logology and a massive presence on Twitter. We chat about how he strategically chose Twitter to find his audience and grow his business. Learn more at twitter.com/dagorenouf and logology.co

Today's cohost is Arvid Kahl, who is an author and creator. He wrote Zero to Sold after a successful exit of his SaaS company, and The Embedded Entrepreneur after successfully building a large following online. His most recent project is Find Your Following, a course on how to grow your audience online. Find everything at https://thebootstrappedfounder.comGet my new book: store.craftsmancreative.coGet the free weekly newsletter: blog.craftsmancreative.co

Check out Hassan Osman at writerontheside.comCheck out the Craftsman Creative Book