Bob and Chris look at the many ways that creative professionals from around the world have found to create independent lifestyles by leveraging their talents and skills.
In this third installment of our Kickstarter Maxi Series, we speak with Richard Bliss, host of the podcast, Funding the Dream On Kickstarter. Richard has, as of… The post CI 403: Kickstarting YOUR Dream! With Richard Bliss first appeared on Creative Independence.
In this third installment of our Kickstarter Maxi Series, we speak with Richard Bliss, host of the podcast, Funding the Dream On Kickstarter. Richard has, as of…
You may recall several years ago the very last interview we did was with our good friend Cedric Hohnstadt. In this episode Chris, and I jump into… The post CI 402: He's Back! - Interview with Cedric Hohnstadt, 4 years later!!! first appeared on Creative Independence.
You may recall several years ago the very last interview we did was with our good friend Cedric Hohnstadt. In this episode Chris, and I jump into…
After a 3 year hiatus, Bob and Chris are back to talk about one of the most significant changes in the creative world; crowdfunding. Specifically Kickstarter. Listen in on what they have planned for the next series of episodes. The post CI 401: Kickstarting our Kickstarter Maxi-Series first appeared on Creative Independence.
After a 3 year hiatus, Bob and Chris are back to talk about one of the most significant changes in the creative world; crowdfunding. Specifically Kickstarter. Listen in on what they have planned for the next series of episodes.
Bob interviews professional illustrator Cedric Hohnstadt. In this episode Cedric and Bob discuss marketing techniques, networking, social media and self promotion. Cedric is an extremely talented character… The post CI 310: an Interview with Cedric Hohnstadt. first appeared on Creative Independence.
Bob interviews professional illustrator Cedric Hohnstadt. In this episode Cedric and Bob discuss marketing techniques, networking, social media and self promotion. Cedric is an extremely talented character…
Bob welcomes Carlos Castellanos back to the show. Carlos is a wealth of great business and marketing information. Whenever we have Carlos on the show we make… The post CI-309 An Interview with Carlos Castellanos first appeared on Creative Independence.
Bob welcomes Carlos Castellanos back to the show. Carlos is a wealth of great business and marketing information. Whenever we have Carlos on the show we make…
Bob and illustrator Sparky Firepants (AKA David Billings) talk about marketing. David shares some of his surefire marketing techniques including, slowing down, networking, using social media, and… The post CI 308 An Interview with Sparky Firepants. first appeared on Creative Independence.
Bob and illustrator Sparky Firepants (AKA David Billings) talk about marketing. David shares some of his surefire marketing techniques including, slowing down, networking, using social media, and…
This episode is full of comedy and adventure! Come along for thrills, chills, explosions, guns, fisticuffs and hilariously sarcastic retorts. Join us as Dan Thompson, creator of… The post CI 307: Creative Independence goes Haywire! Rip Haywire, that is. first appeared on Creative Independence.
This episode is full of comedy and adventure! Come along for thrills, chills, explosions, guns, fisticuffs and hilariously sarcastic retorts. Join us as Dan Thompson, creator of…
If you’ve been on twitter, Ustream or any of Dani’s many websites you know what an amazing and talented artist Dani Jones is. Chris and I had… The post CI 306 An Interview with Dani Jones first appeared on Creative Independence.
If you’ve been on twitter, Ustream or any of Dani’s many websites you know what an amazing and talented artist Dani Jones is. Chris and I had…
General Text Messaging definitions There are scores of places on the web to find the definitions for this texting shorthand that is developing around short-form messaging, but… The post CI 305: Another Twitter Episode first appeared on Creative Independence.
General Text Messaging definitions There are scores of places on the web to find the definitions for this texting shorthand that is developing around short-form messaging, but…
Hey, guys, just a short one this week to keep things moving along in a positive direction while Chris and Bob play Skype Tag. In this episode,… The post CI 304: This Episode is NOT about James Cameron's Avatar first appeared on Creative Independence.
Hey, guys, just a short one this week to keep things moving along in a positive direction while Chris and Bob play Skype Tag. In this episode,…
So, maybe if you’ve been living on a deserted tropical island or under a rock you haven’t heard of twitter. This episode, Bob and Chris talk about… The post CI 303: A Twitter Episode first appeared on Creative Independence.
So, maybe if you’ve been living on a deserted tropical island or under a rock you haven’t heard of twitter. This episode, Bob and Chris talk about…
Short show this week. Bob does a quick recap on his way to visit a group of art students at Wake Technical Community College. Home work assignments… The post CI 302: Bob visits Wake Tech first appeared on Creative Independence.
Short show this week. Bob does a quick recap on his way to visit a group of art students at Wake Technical Community College. Home work assignments…
A few years ago I had the good fortune of finding John Jantsch‘s podcast, Duct Tape Marketing Radio. John is an expert in small business marketing. His… The post CI 301: Interview with John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing first appeared on Creative Independence.
A few years ago I had the good fortune of finding John Jantsch‘s podcast, Duct Tape Marketing Radio. John is an expert in small business marketing. His…
In this episode, we conclude our discussion of LinkedIn by leaving the realm of the personal profile and looking into the many features that Linked In offers… The post CI 212: Learning Linked In - Part 2 first appeared on Creative Independence.
In this episode, we conclude our discussion of LinkedIn by leaving the realm of the personal profile and looking into the many features that Linked In offers…
Chris and Bob take a look at Linked In. This episode is the first in a two part series showcasing the many features available on Linked In. … The post CI 211: Learning Linked In- Part 1 first appeared on Creative Independence.
Chris and Bob take a look at Linked In. This episode is the first in a two part series showcasing the many features available on Linked In. …
As Bob and I continue to roll out the new Creative Independence Network, we’ve reached a point where if we wanted to split the Creative Independence feed… The post CI 210: Burning a New Feed first appeared on Creative Independence.
As Bob and I continue to roll out the new Creative Independence Network, we’ve reached a point where if we wanted to split the Creative Independence feed…
Chris and I talk a little bit about some of our favorite podcasts and what we like to listen to when we’re not up to our eyeballs… The post CI 209: Favorite Podcasts first appeared on Creative Independence.
Chris and I talk a little bit about some of our favorite podcasts and what we like to listen to when we’re not up to our eyeballs…
This episode, Bob and Chris talk about the business applications of social media: promotion, networking, community and lead generation. The social media scene is so big that…
This is an interview you will not want to miss. Bob sits down with Carlos Castellanos the co-creator of the syndicated comic strip Baldo. A big fan…
Bob and Chris conclude the discussion on Mind Mapping your business before you start working on it by asking you to start thinking a bit outside the… The post CI 206: What's In a Name? first appeared on Creative Independence.
Bob and Chris conclude the discussion on Mind Mapping your business before you start working on it by asking you to start thinking a bit outside the…
Following up on last week’s assignment to find and start playing around with Mind Mapping software, Bob and Chris start putting your newfound Mind mapping skills to… The post CI 205: Personal Influences & Business Models first appeared on Creative Independence.
Following up on last week’s assignment to find and start playing around with Mind Mapping software, Bob and Chris start putting your newfound Mind mapping skills to…
Chris and Bob cut the fluff and get right down to it. Chris kicks off with an update on his site Intelligent Acne Treatment.com. He talks about…
Chris and Bob catch up on old times. Seems the guys have been pretty busy with Chris launching his new site intelligentacnetreatment.com and Bob hard at work…
Chris and Bob learn about licensing with artist Tara Reed Tara Reed. Artist Tara Reed followed a twisting and turning path to where she is today: a…
Just a catch up show with a little mail bag, some catch up of how things are going with Chris’ new business and a few other odds…
Welcome to the second episode of illustrator Bob Ostrom’s and multimedia designer Chris Wilson’s new show, Creative Independence! The goal of this show is to explore and…
Welcome one and all to the first ever episode of Bob Ostrom’s and Chris Wilson’s new show, Creative Independence! The goal of the show is to explore…
This episode is a repost from our classic Answers for Freelancers feed. This episode is #4 from the third season, and is officially our final episode of…
This episode is a repost from our classic Answers for Freelancers feed that we felt highly impacted the decision to start Creative Independence. This episode is #9…
This episode is a repost from our classic Answers for Freelancers feed that we felt highly impacted the decision to start Creative Independence. This episode is #8…
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