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Henry Marsh chats with top Creative Entrepreneurs on how they turned their passions into a career. This show features a wealth of business and marketing strategies that will give you insight into turning your dreams into a reality. Discover how you can create a job that fulfils you.

Henry Marsh


    • Sep 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Creatives on Business - #21 Kenny Hughes - Skipping into Music Full Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 51:59


    n this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Kenny Hughes (@kennyhughes_artist). Kenny is a touring South African Blues Rock Artist with an original, unique touch and approach to the genre. He is a Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist busy leaving his mark on the global music scene. Kenny and I chat about how he jumped into music full time, his shortlist of the best self help book, how he stopped smoking, and how skipping forms a part of his daily routine.

    Creatives on Business - #20 Jesse Feb - Chase that passion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 57:22


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Jesse February (@jesse_feb). Jesse is a South African chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master. She was crowned 2019 South African Women's Chess Champion, runs her own chess academy (@brightmindschess), and has am incredible Twitch chess stream (https://www.twitch.tv/hashtagchess)  with bestie Rebecca Selkirk. Jesse and I chat about her chess journey, the importance of public speaking, how to create an income online, and how to make a successful passion career. 

    Creatives on Business - #19 Mark Pyjama - Crafting Story and Moving for the Right Reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 57:05


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Mark Pyjama (@pyjamaplanet). Mark is the head of the Pyjama Planet Empire. A musician and audio enthusiast since the ripe age of 5, Mark now composes and produces music for not only himself, but other artists and branded clients. Mark and I talk about crafting story using music and imagery and the best way to go about approaching new clients. Listen in to one of the best story tellers of the South African music industry.

    Creatives on Business - #18 Robyn Ferguson - Finding Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 46:49


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Robyn Ferguson (@robyn_aia). Robyn is a passionate musician from South Africa who knows how to work hard and play hard! Known for her dynamic live performances and adept guitar skills with acts like Adorned in Ash and Sistas of Metal, Robyn has been flying solo the past 2 years with 3 powerhouse releases now under her belt. In this episode Robyn and I chat about the number one way to get good at anything, and how to move on up in the music industry.

    Creatives on Business - #17 Nina Zimolong - Get Out and DO Amazing Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 57:57


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Nina Zimolong (@nina_zimolong). Nina is an international Photographer. You'll find her chasing the sun and spending summers in different continents. We chat about doing the work that makes you fulfilled, how to craft a photographic career that works, and her insight into getting published in Vouge.

    Creatives on Business - #16 Bernard Brand - Secrets to Keeping Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 61:13


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Bernard Brand (bernardbrand). Bernard is a portrait and commercial photographer specializing in bold dramatic lighting and conceptual and experimental photography and lighting techniques. Listen in to how Bernard finds and KEEPS clients, photographs in some of the most interesting places in the world, and some badass morning routines.

    Creatives on Business - #15 Alex Shapiro - Storytelling in the new age

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 56:52


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Alex Shapiro (@someshap). Alex is a content strategist and a commercial, documentary, and, digital filmmaker based in Hoedspruit, South Africa. We chat about how content is changing to become more meaningful and our best failures.

    Creatives on Business - #14 Leeroy Esbend - Look towards a sustainable fashion future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 51:58


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Leeroy Esbend (@agape_eulogy). Leeroy is a digital marketer, fashion enthusiast & influencer, founder of @editeur_plus, and the current Media & Communications Manager at South African Fashion Week. We chat about the current drive towards sustainability within fashion, the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had, and how you can influence the market.

    Creatives on Business - #13 Adriaan Louw - DIY your way to happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 55:09


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Adriaan Louw (@adriaanlouw). Adriaan is a qualified architect, self taught photographer, keen traveler and proud Land Rover owner. He believes in a multi disciplinary design studio and this has resulted in projects ranging from gourmet foods and craft beer to furniture or bespoke buildings. Our wide ranging conversation flows from selling jaffles at markets to architecture abroad.

    Creatives on Business - #12 Kurt Schröder - The nuts and bolts of running your own Ad Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 57:16


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Kurt Schröder (@kurtspeaks). Kurt is passionate about the business of creativity. He is the manager of a little Ad Agency called Double Shift, which looks after the omni-channel marketing needs of its clients across a broad array of industries. Ever a sports lover, he has worked with some big brands before starting his own agency, including Nike, Salomon, Decathlon, Titans and more. Away from work, he is an experienced public speaker and storyteller, husband, dog-dad to two, bang-average golfer and an aspiring try-athlete. We chat about hiring your first employee and lessons on running an Ad Agency.

    #11 Alessio La Ruffa - Find your calling through Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 49:43


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Alessio La Ruffa (@alessiolr). Alessio is an architecture and interior photographer. He started his photography journey with an iPhone in 2008 and turned it into his career at the age of 35. Since then he's worked with local and international brands before turning his focus to architecture photography in 2018. We chat about building relationships and how to keep working even in a struggling economy.

    #10 Katelyn Barkhuizen - Staying relevant in a changing creative landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 43:53


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Katelyn Barkhuizen (@the_girl_in_the_bikini) - Fashion designer, model, and entrepreneur based in Pretoria. We chat about creating a brand around yourself and what it takes to launch a successful fashion collection.

    #9 Alexi Portokallis - The definitions of Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 59:26


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Alexi Portokallis (@alexioso) - HR and Recruitment Specialist, and Photographer based in Johannesburg. Together him and I discuss his journey through the startup of Instagram, creating special moments with film, and the definitions of hustle.

    #8 Michelle Oppenshaw - You don't need a budget to create incredible work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 53:28


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Michelle Oppenshaw (@dancebymo) - creative director and choreographer based in Pretoria and Joburg. Michelle has been on shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars. We chat about putting fund raising shows together with zero budget as well as training with world class dance artists.

    #7 Anthony Churchyard - Create meaning in the work that you do

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 54:25


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Anthony Churchyard (@ant_churchyard), event and sports photographer based in Pretoria. We chat about how you can always jump back up when the chips are down, and how meeting the love of your life can change your life.

    #6 Ryan Hing - Staying competitive in your industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 51:26


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Ryan Hing (@ryanhing011), a fashion and creative director based in Johannesburg. He's worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, and has created content for the likes of Budweiser, FILA, MixMag and more. We talk about coming up with new ideas, and how to execute even when you don't have a budget.

    #5 Desire Seko - You can always learn something more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 55:43


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Desire Seko to chat about his life as an artist and how he became a full time photographer. "You are never as good as you think you are," is a daily mantra that he uses to create a better business for himself and hopefully some day hundreds of underprivileged photographers.

    #4: Rudolf Swanepoel - Taking your passion for Coffee to the next level

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 49:23


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Rudo Swan to discover how he changed from a life of accounting to making a difference with coffee. We explore topics like the sustainability of the coffee industry, and how you can make money from any passion.

    #3: Louw Lemmer - Be brave enough to take the risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 43:09


    In this episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Louw Lemmer to chat about the pitfalls of social media and how taking a leap of faith can sometimes be the best thing you do for your business.

    #2: Greg du Preez - What great mentors can teach you

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 61:36


    In this the second episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Greg du Preez to chat about his journey from school boy sound engineer to mixing international productions.

    #1: Kyle Van Der Schyff - Owning Life in the Photographic Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 56:44


    In the very first episode of Creatives on Business, I sit down with Kyle Van Der Schyff to chat about what it's like to create a successful photography career. We explore topics like social media, work-life balance, and loyalty within a saturated industry.

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