Creative On Purpose

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.comMake Decisions Better: The Decision TriangleFeeling stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by too many choices? In this episode, we explore The Decision Triangle—a simple but profound framework to help you make decisions with clarity, integrity, and intention.Rooted in ancient Stoic wisdom, modern therapeutic practice, and real-world field testing by solopreneurs, this three-question tool helps you slow down just enough to see clearly, act deliberately, and move forward with purpose.This isn't about hacking outcomes—it's about becoming the kind of person who makes decisions better.Whether you're building a business, navigating a relationship, or just tired of winging it, you'll walk away with a new way to:* Cultivate calm and confidence amid uncertainty* Reclaim ownership of your choices and your story* Align action with identity, values, and what truly matters

Are you telling a story that empowers you—or one that sabotages your success?In this conversation, Scott Perry (Creative on Purpose) and Kato McNichol (Wolf Criers Club) dive into the narratives solopreneurs live by, and how those stories shape our identity, creativity, and business.Together, we explore:* How the roles of hero and villain show up in your personal and professional life* Why self-sabotage often disguises itself as helping others* How to reframe your story and reclaim your path* Why playfulness and perspective are your most powerful tools for growthIf you're a purpose-driven solopreneur tired of the inner critic and ready to tell a more empowering story, this conversation is for you.

Are you a solopreneur worn out from doing all the things just to get your work noticed?In this conversation, Scott Perry (Creative on Purpose) and Jake Anderson (Build With Jake) explore a clearer, more values-aligned alternative: Productized Marketing. This isn't about funnels or hacks. It's about doing the work you love—and letting that be your marketing.Together, we unpack:* What productization really means (beyond the buzzword)* Why most marketing advice distracts you from your craft* How to build a business that fits your values and life* Why meaningful conversations outperform content strategiesIf you're looking to market with integrity and build a business that funds and fits your life, this one's for you.

What if the work you've already done is enough to build what comes next?In this episode, Scott Perry talks with Anna, a multi-talented solopreneur living in Peru, about how she went from spinning her wheels to stepping into clarity, confidence, and a business that finally feels like hers. If you've ever felt the frustration of having too many ideas and not enough traction, Anna's journey will resonate.This isn't a highlight reel. It's an honest reflection on what changes when you slow down just enough to listen, reflect, and realign.Clarify your most immediate business priority and accomplish it with ease and velocity—FREE—with a complimentary Catalyst Exchange by email. Click here to get started → [Inbox Catalyst]

Most solopreneurs didn't start their business to become full-time marketers. But somewhere along the way, they got stuck in the grind—chasing content trends, tweaking funnels, and burning out trying to attract clients.In this episode, Scott Perry walks you through the Be a Blessing Marketing framework—an approach designed for solopreneurs who want to spend 80–90% of their time doing the work that matters, not marketing the way the gurus do.This isn't about visibility. It's about preeminence. It's not about persuasion. It's about being of service.

Most purpose-driven solopreneurs don't start their business to become full-time marketers. But somewhere along the way, they get stuck on the launch hamster wheel churning out offers, chasing clients, and slowly burning out.In this episode of Creative on Purpose, Scott Perry introduces the Forever Offer Framework, a timeless, principle-based approach to crafting offers that are rooted in who you are, what you're best at, and where you truly belong.This is more than a business tactic. It's an identity-driven strategy that allows you to show up with integrity, connect with the right people, and build lasting partnerships without the hustle and grind.

Introduction:Jennifer K. Hill and I had an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, consciousness, human connection, and the power of intentional living. Here are key insights from our dialogue.1. From Job Hunting to Viral Moments (0:29)Jennifer shares her journey from authoring a viral book ("Stop Hoping, Start Hunting") to accidentally becoming a Conan O'Brien sensation. A humorous lesson in seizing unexpected opportunities.2. Building, Selling, and Rebuilding Businesses (2:56)Despite promising never to start another business, Jennifer's passion for connecting people led her back to entrepreneurship, creating technology to mirror her "spidey sense" for meaningful human matches.3. Autistic Advantage & Human Connection (7:22)Jennifer reveals her autism diagnosis and how feeling disconnected led her to dedicate her life to deepening human connections, emphasizing radical authenticity and clarity in communication.4. The Golden Triangle of Connection (11:05)Jennifer introduces her powerful framework: connect deeply with yourself first, enabling authentic connections with others, and ultimately revealing your purpose.5. Consciousness, Free Will, & Destiny (26:03)Drawing on experiences with Deepak Chopra and Donald Hoffman, Jennifer dives into consciousness—exploring the roles of fate, destiny, and free will, asserting that awareness and intentional action shape our realities.6. Practical Wisdom for Solopreneurs (43:08)Jennifer closes with actionable advice: If you want to see your real commitments, examine your results honestly. Prioritize activities aligned with your purpose, energy, and values to optimize both life and business.Final Thought:You are already whole and complete. Start where you are, leverage your unique strengths, and invest intentionally in what truly matters.What's your next intentional step? Share your thoughts below, and let's continue the conversation.Ready to find your compass?Join our community of thoughtful, purpose-driven solopreneurs inside the Solopreneur Success Circle. It's the perfect place to clarify your path, leverage your strengths, and build a prosperous business that funds and fits your ideal life.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com​Build a Sales System That Brings Real Results in 2025Ever feel like you're spending all your time marketing, yet still not seeing the results you deserve? There's a better way.In this episode replay of our popular Be a Blessing Marketing Workshop, you'll discover how to flip the script on traditional marketing and build a simple, sustainable sales system that lets you:* Spend less time on marketing and more time doing work that truly matters.* Turn meaningful connections into consistent leads and clients.* Create authentic relationships that naturally generate referrals.

Transform Your Website into a Client-Generating Marketing Hub ​Your website is more than a digital business card—for most, it's the center of your marketing web. Tune in to hear Scott Perry (Creative on Purpose) and Jake Anderson (expert website designer for best-selling authors, high-ticket coaching programs, and exclusive communities) help solopreneurs and independent business owners refine their websites for greater impact, conversion, and client engagement.Here's what we covered: * Marketing Integration * Website Optimization * Q&AWant to join and participate in community calls like this? Click the button below to learn more about the Solopreneur Success Circle.Here are links to the additional resources mentioned:* Click here to learn more about Jake and his work.* Click here to download a free digital copy of the Close the Gap handbook.Here's the full video workshop recording. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

Reframing Mindset: A Conversation with David HigdonHave you ever noticed how most conversations about mindset feel suspiciously like Saturday Night Live's Stuart Smalley sketch—staring into the mirror, repeating, "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough..."? If affirmations were a magic wand, we'd all be living our dream lives already, right?Mindset matters, but not how most mindset coaches sell it. In a recent Creative On Purpose Live episode, David Higdon (David Higdon) joined me to poke gently at prevailing myths about mindset and affirmations. Spoiler alert: Mindset follows posture, not the other way around.Mindset as Interaction, Not Just ThinkingFor David, mindset isn't merely thinking differently—it's about interacting with reality differently. You don't become confident by declaring yourself confident; you build confidence by acknowledging where you are and taking micro-steps toward becoming who you want to be. Affirmations only stick when they're rooted in your current reality. "I am becoming confident" beats "I am confident" if confidence isn't yet your lived experience.Mindset Follows PostureI love how David aligns with my assertion—mindset follows posture. Your attitudes and actions shape your mindset more than your mindset shapes your attitudes and actions. This means doing the thing comes before being the thing. Want to become a better writer, coach, or human? Start acting like one.Mirror, Mirror…David shared a pivotal realization that reframed his entire approach to mindset. During a drive home from a band rehearsal in Jersey, he saw the New York City skyline and asked himself, "Why am I like this?" He collided with reality. By honestly identifying behaviors that held him back, David began removing the friction that stood between who he was and who he wanted to be.He calls this practice "looking in the mirror." It starts by acknowledging your part in situations that don't go your way. Instead of blaming the outside world—look inward. David calls this 'giving grace.' It doesn't mean accepting or ignoring your faults. It means forgiving your past self, appreciating the present you, and gently embracing the potential future you.Compassion and ResponsibilityEmpathy for others starts with empathy for yourself. David shared how learning to offer grace to himself made it easier to extend it to others, creating a virtuous cycle of compassion and accountability. But grace alone isn't enough; tough love has its place. Sometimes the greatest gift you can offer yourself is holding yourself accountable to a higher standard.Notice, Name, NavigateAs you know, my three-step framework is Notice, Name, Navigate. Notice what's happening as objectively as possible. Name the choices available. Navigate by doing the next right thing. David's similar approach starts with identifying impulses or triggers, noticing emotional responses, and choosing new ways to respond. Simple, but not easy. It's a practice—a habit.Victim, Persecutor, SaviorWe also explored Karpman's Drama Triangle. If you identify as a victim, you invite persecutors and saviors into your life. Conversely, by removing victimhood, you also remove the roles of persecutors and saviors. David suggested an intriguing possibility: once you've let go of the victim role, you might unconsciously step into the persecutor or savior roles instead. That's a danger worth noticing.Gratitude as a SuperpowerGratitude changes minds faster than affirmations. It's a scientifically proven superpower. Real gratitude means appreciating the challenges life hands you, not just the abundance. It's the secret sauce of becoming a better person and a better solopreneur.Final ThoughtMindset isn't something you “fix.” It's something you build, day by day, through conscious choices and intentional actions. The truth is, your mind doesn't need setting; it needs recalibrating through experience. So, start small, act intentionally, and trust the process. You'll become the person who can do what you aspire to do by consistently choosing actions aligned with that aspiration.What's one small choice you'll make today to move closer to the mindset you want to embody? Drop a comment, and let's keep the conversation going!Onward!Ready to find your compass?Join our community of thoughtful, purpose-driven solopreneurs inside the Solopreneur Success Circle. It's the perfect place to clarify your path, leverage your strengths, and build a prosperous business that funds and fits your ideal life.

Ever wondered how to blend creativity, authenticity, and intentional marketing to build a thriving solopreneur business?Grab a FREE copy of the Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide (No Opt-In Required)In this Creative On Purpose Live replay, I'm joined by author, solopreneur, and Substack bestseller David McElroy. We explore:* The authentic approach to using Substack for genuine connection (without losing yourself in growth hacks)* How David turned life's unexpected twists into opportunities to write fiction, run successful Substack publications, and live a life on his terms* The delicate balance between leveraging AI as a powerful tool versus using it as a creativity-crutch* The simple truth that your greatest business accelerator might be the relationships you already haveDavid shares insights from his journey, including why becoming the best version of yourself in business is the ultimate shortcut to success—and how Substack can help you get there.Ready to optimize your solopreneur journey? Join the Solopreneur Success Circle.Ready to transform your creative passion into a sustainable, enjoyable, and successful endeavor?Watch the replay and subscribe to the Solopreneur Success Stack today for more insights, conversations, and inspiration on thriving as a solopreneur. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

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CSA: Something BIG is coming March 8. I'm running a 7-day “over-the-shoulder” experiment showing how to market smarter while doing less. If you're tired of spending hours on marketing that doesn't work, keep an eye on Notes & Chat this week—you won't want to miss this. Click here to learn how to turn on Substack notifications and participate in community Chats.You're good at what you do and work hard. Why aren't you further ahead? Watch this Reality Check session to: ✅ Uncover the #1 reason solopreneurs stay stuck—even when they do everything "right." ✅ Identify the biggest constraint in your business (hint: it's not time, money, or tactics). ✅ Learn how to break free with clarity, ease, and velocity—without working harder. Here's what we covered: * Step 1: Why You're Stuck* Step 2: The REAL Constraint* Step 3: The Solution * Step 4: The Shift * Step 5: How to Break Free * Q&A & Implementation SessionWant access to the entire training and all the other benefits of membership? Click the button below to learn more about the Solopreneur Success Circle.Here are links to the additional resources mentioned:* Click here to download a free digital copy of the Close the Gap handbook.Here's the full video workshop recording. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

CSA: FREE Website & Marketing Plan Upgrade & Integration workshop this Thursday. For details and to reserve your seat, click here.Learn how Brie Willey is building a coaching business alongside her successful therapy practice on her terms (and having lots of fun along the way).Learn more about the difference Brie makes here.Creative on Purpose features insightful conversations with inspiring difference-makers.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.Go Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

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This is the entire replay of Trust Your Gut: Unlock Intuition to Navigate Life & Business With Clarity.Here's what we covered:* The Situation & Problems* Defining Our Terms * The Stoic Approach * Removing Stuck Energy in the Body * “Homework”* Q&AReady to optimize your business by upgrading your network? Click the button below to learn more about the Solopreneur Success Circle.Here are links to the additional resources mentioned:* Click here for Scott's presentation notes. * Click here for Sandra's 3 Steps to Release Stuck Energy.* Click here for Sandra's 5 Energy Bodies graphic.Prefer to watch? Here's the video.Spread the Goodness! Tap the ‘Like' button, leave a comment, and restack this post to help other purpose-driven difference makers collide with this content.Embrace clarity, take intentional action, and let go of what doesn't serve you. Subscribe now to start building a solopreneur business that thrives on purpose, not perfection. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

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Learn how Penny Harris is revolutionizing philanthropy with her renewable fundraising techniques. Discover how her mission-centered approach is building strong communities through sustainable giving.Learn more about the difference Penny makes here.Creative on Purpose features insightful conversations with inspiring difference-makers.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.Go Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.comCSA: Are you joining us tomorrow for the FREE Q1 Priority & Plan Reset workshop? Click here for details and to RSVP.This is the entire replay of the My Most Successful Silver Bullet CampaignThe full replay is for Solopreneur Success Circle members only and requires a paid subscription.Free subscribers are invited to listen to and watch the previews included here.In this over-the-shoulder, I break down the exact process behind how I went from converting just 3% of my subscribers into paid members to my current rate of 47%, upgrading to a paid subscription while converting over 50% of leads into clients (and share ALL the data). Here's what you'll learn: * What a Silver Bullet Campaign is (plus how and when to use it) * Resources * How to set up your marketing web * The power of a 90-day objective Want to keep watching and receive my presentation notes, icebreaker and 9-word email templates, prospect/leads/clients spreadsheet template, and other resources to make implementation even more effortless? Click the button below to join the Solopreneur Success Circle.Want access to the full training and all the other benefits of membership? Click the button below to learn more about the Solopreneur Success Circle.Here are links to the additional resources mentioned:* Click here for the curriculum that includes the Get Clients Now and Be a Blessing Marketing workshop replays* Click here for the Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide (with a link to download a free copy of the complete handbook)Here's the preview of the workshop replay.Keep scrolling to access the complete replay and all the additional resources, for Solopreneur Success Circle members (including the revised worksheet)!

CSA: FREE Q1 Priority & Plan Reset workshop. Click here for details and to RSVP.Here are the questions I answered;* How do I use social media to drive business? How do you connect and make relationships with people to get them to look at what you're offering solutions to?* What top routines or hacks have worked to streamline your operations?* My challenge is optimizing when there are SO many ideas and inspirations.* I need help focusing. I keep getting sucked into rabbit holes. I need help with prioritizing. * I am trying to decide if I should continue nurturing my freelance business or pursue a full-time job.* As a musician, I seek ways to play more gigs and make a living.* How can solopreneur expertise be applied beyond the scope of one person helping one person?* Could you please give me some guidance on monetizing and leveraging Substack?Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.Go Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

CSA: FREE Trust Your Gut workshop tomorrow. Learn how to reduce overthinking, build confidence, and take the next right step with ease. Click here for details and to RSVP.Are you using AI, or is it using you? I know few people as qualified as Eve Whitaker who can help solopreneurs like us harness the power of AI to do better work and have a bigger impact. Tune in for her top tips!Learn more about the difference Eve makes here. Creative on Purpose features insightful conversations with inspiring difference-makers.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.SubscribedGo Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

What do human beings fear even more than the end of life itself? Survey says.... Public Speaking! Let's talk about it with one of the best in the biz, Linda Ugelow.Learn more about the difference Linda makes here.Creative on Purpose features insightful conversations with inspiring difference-makers.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.Go Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

In this video, I break down the exact data behind how I went from converting just 3% of my subscribers into paid members to my current rate of 41% upgrading to a paid subscription.This weekend, I'm hosting a workshop to share the entire process I used to achieve this conversion rate—and help you apply it to your business.Here's what you'll learn:* How to prequalify your best prospects, leads, and repeat clients.* How to encourage enrollment without any scammy digital marketing tricks.* How to get 90% of sign-ups to show up for your webinar.* How to convert 50% of attendees into paid subscribers and/or clients.* How to get my help creating your success campaign.You'll also receive email templates and worksheets to make implementation even easier.Transparency Statements:I learned this “Silver Bullet Campaign from Laurel Portié (Man Bites Dog) and Nic Peterson (The Guardian Academy). Over time, I've tweaked and fine-tuned it specifically for experienced solopreneurs.This process is incredibly powerful but also easy to misuse or abuse. That's why I'm making this content available exclusively to Solopreneur Success Circle members.Here's How to Join Us:* When: Saturday, January 17th at 11 a.m. EST* Where: Live Workshop (details sent after registration)Already a Solopreneur Success Circle member? Just reply “I'M READY” to this email, and I'll send you the workshop details.Not yet a member? Click the button below to choose your paid subscription plan before replying.Let's make 2025 your most successful year yet! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.comThis is the entire replay of Close the Gap: Define Your 2025 Q1 Priority & Achievement Plan.The full replay is for Solopreneur Success Circle members only and requires a paid subscription.Free subscribers are invited to listen to and watch the previews included here.Here's what's covered in the preview:* Welcome* Step 1: Clarify Your Ideal LifestyleWant access to the full training and all the other benefits of membership? Click the button below to learn more about the Solopreneur Success Circle.Here are links to the additional resources mentioned:* Click here for the Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide* Click here for the Recapture & Reallocate exercise.* Click here for the weekly schedule exercise.* Click here for a free digital copy of Nic Peterson's book, Bumpers.Here's the preview of the workshop replay.Keep scrolling to access the complete replay and all the additional resources, for Solopreneur Success Circle members (including the revised worksheet)!

Creativity is a natural human impulse shared by all human beings (even those who deny this identity). How can we better leverage our creative instinct to be more productive and get closer to what we want in life, work, and our life's work? I can think of no one better to help answer this than his week's guest, Casey von Neumann. Join us for this lively, insightful, and inspiring discussion!Learn more about the difference Casey makes here and check out her Creative Productivity Club.Creative on Purpose features insightful conversations with inspiring difference-makers.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.Go Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

CSA: The Close the Gap workshop replay, resources, and revised worksheet are now available! Click here to learn how to have them delivered to you immediately!This is a replay of a live call with Solopreneur Success Circle, Purple, and members of The Guardian Academy.Ready to optimize your solopreneur journey? Join the Solopreneur Success Circle.Starting is exciting. And yet, whether it's a creative project, developing a product, or launching a service, it can be really challenging to see your endeavor through (and even more difficult to know when it's time to pivot or quit). In this righteous hang, we discuss principles to help you define the minimum viable scope of your project and strategies for starting strong and seeing it through. Here's What We Covered: * Aspiring Or Advancing Solopreneur?* Origin Stories * The Four Lenses * Frequency • Intensity • Priority * What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do * Bennet It Or Gump It?* More ≠ Closer & The Rearview Mirror * Reserve Clause & The Zest Barometer * Q&A Click here to grab a free copy of the Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide (No opt-in required).Here's the video replay.Subscribe today for the complete content and community experience, and start building a fulfilling solopreneur business on your terms that funds and fits your ideal lifestyle today.Spread the Goodness! Tap the ‘Like' button, leave a comment, and restack this post to help other purpose-driven difference makers collide with this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

CSA: Join us for a FREE workshop this weekend to help you crush your primary business goal and start the new year strong. Click here for details and to reserve your seat.This is the tenth in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss the principle of clarifying your business direction.Ready to optimize your solopreneur journey? Join the Solopreneur Success Circle.Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the articles that inspire these episodes.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Click the download button below for a FREE Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide (no opt-in required).Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

CSA: Join us for a FREE workshop this weekend to help you crush your primary business goal and start the new year strong. Click here for details and to reserve your seat.Can you build a prosperous and fulfilling business by publishing a free book that shares someone else's wisdom? Eric Jorgenson, author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, did. Tune in to learn how.Learn more about the difference Eric makes here.Creative on Purpose features insightful conversations with inspiring difference-makers.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.Go Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

CSA: Scroll down for a free copy of the Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide!This is the ninth in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss the principle of clarifying your business direction.Ready to optimize your solopreneur journey? Join the Solopreneur Success Circle.Click here to join the Magic Mind Challenge (Enter Coupon Code: COP20)Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the articles that inspire these episodes.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Click the download button below for a FREE Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide (no opt-in required).Close The Gap Flowchart & Process GuideJoin the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

This is a replay of a live call with Solopreneur Success Circle members.This session was co-hosted by Circle member Seth Werkenheiser, publisher of Social Media Escape Club.Ready to optimize your solopreneur journey? Join the Solopreneur Success Circle.Here's what's covered:* Welcome & Host Introductions* How & Why Seth Uses Substack* How & Why Scott Uses Substack* Be a Blessing Marketing* Substack Vs. LinkedIn & Facebook* The Diffusion of Innovations Curve & 5 Adoption Decisions* Substack as an Email Platform * Q&AHere's the video replay.Want to see how I use Substack to engage my audience and grow my business? Subscribe now and get insights straight to your inbox.Spread the Goodness! Tap the ‘Like' button, leave a comment, and restack this post to help other purpose-driven difference makers collide with this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

CSA: Scroll down for a free copy of the Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide!This is the ninth in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss the principle of clarifying your business direction.Ready to optimize your solopreneur journey? Join the Solopreneur Success Circle.Click here to join the Magic Mind Challenge (Enter Coupon Code: COP20)Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the articles that inspire these episodes.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Click the download button below for a FREE Close the Gap Flowchart & Process Guide (no opt-in required). Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe

In today's episode, I speak with Jeff Patterson, founder of The Yielding Warrior.Learn more about the difference Jeff makes here.Creative on Purpose features insightful conversations with inspiring difference-makers.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now.Go Further* Click here to learn about the Solopreneur Success Circle.* Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit ascottperry.substack.comThis is the entire replay of Get Clients Now: Two Simple Ways to Boost Your Bottom Line Today (including the Q&A session).The full replay is for Solopreneur Success Circle members only and requires a paid subscription. Free subscribers are invited to listen to and watch the previews included here.Want access to the full training and all the other benefits of membership? Click the button below to learn more about the Solopreneur Success Circle.If you want my help implementing these campaigns, sign up for updates about the next Close the Gap cohort. This does not obligate you to enroll, but if you do grab one of the available seats, I'll lock you in at the lowest possible price and grant you early access to the coaching so you can get help implementing these campaigns (which will pay for the program before you even officially begin).Please drop your reflections and questions in the comments!Here are the links to my workshop presentation notes and a discounted copy of R3: Referrals, Retention, & Raving Fans.↓↓↓

CSA: Join us tomorrow for a FREE Unlock Your Substack Sales Strategy workshop. Click here for details.I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.Are you ready to join the next solopreneur success circle? Click the “I'm ready” button below to learn about our next Close the Gap cohort!This is the seventh in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss the principle of prioritizing closer over more.Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the articles that inspire these episodes.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

In Finding Stillness in the Storm, we learn a simple, time-tested, and scientifically vetted 3-step process for cultivating greater purpose, prosperity, and peace of mind; even when things are going sideways, the world seems turned upside down, and life feels like a topsy-turvy carnival ride. Here's the video replay if you prefer to watch it.Here are links to the resources referenced in the presentation.* Click here to learn more about Stoicism.* Click here to learn more about the Solopreneur Success Circle community. * Click here to subscribe to the Solopreneur Success StackReady to join the Solopreneur Success Circle? Click the “I'm ready” button below to join our vibrant community of solopreneurs making a better living by making a bigger difference!Please drop your reflections and questions in the comments!You can access the full replay and all the rest of the premium features with a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.Are you ready to join the next solopreneur success circle? Click the “I'm ready” button below to learn about our next Close the Gap cohort!This is the seventh in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss debunk the myth that niching is necessary to succeed as a solopreneur.Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the articles that inspire these episode.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.Are you ready to join the next solopreneur success circle? Click the “I'm ready” button below to learn about our next Close the Gap cohort!This is the sixth in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss how to build your three-step solopreneur success system..Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the articles that inspire these episode.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.Are you ready to join the next solopreneur success circle? Click the “I'm ready” button below to learn about our next Close the Gap cohort!This is the fifth in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss the perils of being a solopreneur speed freak.Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the articles that inspire these episode.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit ascottperry.substack.comThis is the entire replay of What Are You Optimizing For? (including the Q&A session).This content is for Catalyst Club Members Only and requires a paid subscription. Please do not share it without asking first.An extended preview and video clips (below) are made available to all subscribers. Become a paid subscriber to unlock the entire workshop replay, including the exclusive Q&A and implementation session.Are you ready to catalyze your solopreneur endeavor? Click the “I'm ready” button below to learn about our next Close the Gap cohort!Too often, solopreneurs optimize for "more"—more time, money, or attention—and then chase the latest shiny tool, tactic, or strategy to achieve it. But here's the thing: More ≠ Closer.Adding tools, tactics, and strategies to your solopreneur success system only further exhausts your most precious resources of time, attention, money, and effort (dramatically increasing the odds of burning yourself out or blowing yourself up). It also reduces the effectiveness and efficiency of the very system you built to achieve your business goals! After you define your business goal and craft the most efficient path to achieve it, you must master the skill of restraint and learn how to identify and navigate your most immediate constraint. But how do you do that? Tune in to learn how to clearly define what success looks and feels like to you, and learn the four questions you can ask to identify and navigate your next best step to achieving that definition of success!Here's a replay providing an extended preview of this workshop.Here are links to the resources referenced in this episode.* The Ultimate Solopreneur Success Guide Curriculum* Sneak Peek at the Close the Gap Handbook* Details About the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success AcceleratorTo watch the entire replay of this workshop, click the video below.

I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.Are you ready to join the next solopreneur success circle? Click the “I'm ready” button below to learn about our next Close the Gap cohort!This is the fourth in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.This episode discusses how to create the solopreneur business you really want.I reference a few exercises from Nic Peterson's book Bumpers. Click here to download a free copy.Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the article that inspired this episode.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.Are you ready to join the next solopreneur success circle? Click the “I'm ready” button below to learn about our next Close the Gap cohort!This is the third in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss the secret to building a better business.Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the article that inspired this episode.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.This is the second in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss the virtues of checking the rearview mirror..Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the article that inspired this episode.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit ascottperry.substack.comThis is the entire replay of The Clarity Hierarchy Process (including the Q&A session).This content is for Catalyst Club Members Only and requires a paid subscription. Please don't share it without asking first.Lukas Resheske's Hierarchy of Clarity is an exceptional tool for solopreneurs to evaluate choices and simplify decisions. This process helps you clarify where you are and where you want to be to close the gap with greater ease and velocity. Please drop your reflections and questions in the comments!Here are a few sneak peeks.Click here to watch the workshop overview.Click here to learn the importance of function over form.Want to watch the entire replay? Paid subscribers can keep scrolling for the full video replay with chapter tabs.You can access the full replay and all the rest of the premium features with a paid subscription.

Are you joining us for next weekend's FREE subscriber workshop on gaining clarity about your solopreneur goals and the easiest path to achieving them? Click here for details.I'm writing a solopreneur success handbook, Close the Gap: Build a Fulfilling Part-Time Business That Funds & Fits Your Ideal Lifestyle.This is a “Build a Book in Public” project. I'm sharing chapters with Creative on Purpose Substack subscribers and workshopping the principles and process with a small group of clients on weekly coaching calls.This is the first in a series of episodes where clients discuss the impact of the Close the Gap principles and practices on helping them achieve their business priorities with greater ease and velocity.In this episode, we discuss how to become the thing by doing the thing.Click here if you prefer to watch the video replay.Click here to read the article that inspired this episode.Click here to pre-order Close the Gap.Click here to learn about the Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator.Join the community and conversation by subscribing now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

Close the Gap is a process that helps you:* Clarify your life and business priorities* Craft your success path* Collapse time to target Apologies for the early audio issues. They are sorted by 11:45 if you want to skip ahead. Here are the resources referenced during the session:* The Ultimate Solopreneur Success Guide* 7-Day Free Creative on Purpose Substack Subscription Trial* Close the Gap 90-Day Solopreneur Success Accelerator* FREE Bumpers book* FREE Onward bookHere's a video replay if you prefer to watch. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

Are you joining us in the 90-day Close the Gap accelerator? Enrollment closes Wednesday at noon ET. Click here or send me a DM to learn more.What impact can Catalyst Coaching have on your life and business?Academic coach Nazli Nomanbhoy reflects on the impact of working with Scott.* About Nazli* Nazli's Challenge Before Hiring Scott* Why Nazli Chose Scott* How Scott Helps Nazli* Coaching's Impact on Nazli's Business* How Nazli's Life Has Changed* Where Nazli Would Be If She Hadn't Worked With Scott* Why Book a Call With Scott NowLearn more about Nazli and her work here.Click here to listen to more client case studies.Want to take a bolder step into possibility and your potential by working together?* Learn more about Catalyst here.* Learn more about Arena Catalyst here.* Learn more about the 90-Day Close the Gap Sprint here.Prefer to watch? Here's the video.Subscribe today for the complete content and community experience and start building a fulfilling part-time business that funds and fits your ideal lifestyle. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

Join us this weekend for the Close the Gap workshop. This event is open to all subscribers (paid and free). Click here for all the details.Every week, 1:1 coaching clients and members of the Arena Catalyst and Close the Gap programs are invited to participate in a Catalyst Coaching call while members of the Catalyst Club community (paid subscribers) learn over the shoulder.During this special Catalyst Coaching session, members of the Catalyst Club community (paid Substack subscribers) were extended the benefit of coaching usually reserved for 1:1 coaching clients and Arena Catalyst members.Catalyst Coaching Calls Are 1:1 Hot Seats in a Group Setting — We all learn as hot-seat participants identify and untangle the most immediate constraint impeding their progress toward life and business priorities.Want to join the Catalyst Coaching calls? Subscribe today and start your journey toward a more intentional and impactful life! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

Every week, 1:1 coaching clients and members of the Arena Catalyst program are invited to participate in a Catalyst Coaching call while members of the Catalyst Club community (paid subscribers) learn over the shoulder.During this special Catalyst Coaching session, members of the Catalyst Club community (paid Substack subscribers) were extended the benefit of coaching usually reserved for 1:1 coaching clients and Arena Catalyst members.Catalyst Coaching Calls Are 1:1 Hot Seats in a Group Setting — We all learn as hot-seat participants identify and untangle the most immediate constraint impeding their progress toward life and business priorities.Join Us for the Next SessionAll subscribers are invited to attend the next open session. Click the orange button below for details and to reserve your seat.Subscribe today and start your journey toward a more intentional and impactful life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe

Dedicating yourself to work that matters is fraught. Moments of doubt, insignificance, and inertia are part of the gig. Onward is written to motivate determined and deliberate action.If you're ready to embrace your potential, step into possibility, and start living your legacy, Onward is a manual sharing insights that inspire intentional action.Here's what Seth Godin says about Onward.“Profound, actionable, and generous, Scott has written a short manifesto that will sit with you and help you move forward. Worth sharing.” Seth Godin, author of This is Marketing, The Practice, and Song of SignificanceReady to start experience greater prosperity and peace of mind as you navigate the inevitable ups and downs of purpose-driven living? Tune in to Onward today!Prefer an ebook edition? Click here to download your free copy now.Subscribe today to craft your path to a life without limits. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ascottperry.substack.com/subscribe