Make Creativity Pay Podcast

Show Summary Kathryn Goldman is an attorney with Charm City Legal. She specializes in Intellectual Property especially for online content. Kathryn represents creative professionals, including writers, artists, photographers and other businesses with an online presence. She talks with us about how – and when – to protect your creative work. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! iTunes helps me share this podcast with more people based on your feedback. When you rate and leave a review, it helps your fellow creatives to find the show. Thanks for spreading the word!  Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTun Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these interviews. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn The three main reasons creatives contact an attorney What it means to be in business as a creative When you need to start protecting your work Examples of infringement [1:41] Kathryn’s credentials (or “why a lawyer would want to work with creatives”) [3:31] Help! I need a lawyer – the three basic reasons creatives approach an attorney [6:58] The one thing worse that having your work swiped [9:11] The tipping point where you need to focus on protection [12:43] Why your idea is not worth protecting (yet) [13:17] The timeline for copyright registration of your work [17:00] Graffiti artist versus Dress Designer = $150,000 [21:00] What you can do about getting ripped off online [26:12] How music copyright is different from visual artists and writers Transcript: MCP Podcast Episode 14 Kathryn Goldman Links and Resources The Rip-off Protection Report for Creative Professionals http://www.charmcitylegal.com makecreativitypay.com/helpakid Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Podcast Episode Sponsor Project AK-47 Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 14 – Kathryn Goldman on Protecting Your Creative Work [podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay Podcast, I talk to Hannah Fraser - underwater mermaid, performance artist, ocean activist, and inspiration to creative types everywhere. As a little girl, Hannah Fraser was desperate to meet a real, live mermaid. She found out that mermaids didn't exist - but as fate would have it, she became one herself. In this episode, Hannah explains that living out your fantasy isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be – or is it? Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! iTunes helps me share this podcast with more people based on your feedback. When you rate and leave a review, it helps your fellow creatives to find the show. Thanks for spreading the word!  Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these interviews. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn How Hannah's passions led to a professional career The challenges - and very real dangers - of being a work of art Overcoming fears – both real and imagined The secret to reaching your goals as a creative Why having a mission matters What to do when people belittle your ambitions [1:03] How Hannah stumbled into her career [3:59] What happens when you get tired of swimming? [5:22] Facing her fear of sharks… [10:38] Why there's no perfect dream job [13:55] Hannah's advice to those who have unrealistic dreams [16:17] Hannah's true mission, and how having a mission helps you [18:32] Mermaids, tiger sharks and mantas… oh, my! [24:54] Taking a stand, even when it hurts Transcript: MCP Podcast Episode 13 Hannah Fraser Links and Resources http://hannahmermaid.com/ Hannah's TedX talk - Turning Fantasy Into Reality makecreativitypay.com/helpakid Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Podcast Episode Sponsor Project AK-47 Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 13 – Pursuing an Unlikely Dream with Hannah Fraser, Professional Mermaid [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay Podcast, I talk to Live Music Producer Tom Jackson. Tom works with mega-stars like Taylor Swift and Lacrae helping them prepare for touring. But his passion is helping creatives at all levels to make a great living (including bloggers, podcasters, performers, teachers, and more). He'll be the first to tell you that putting those shows together is not nearly as important as changing both artists' and disadvantaged women's and children's lives through charity sponsorship programs. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! iTunes helps me share this podcast with more people based on your feedback. When you rate and leave a review, it helps your fellow creatives to find the show. Thanks for spreading the word! :) Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these interviews. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn: What charity sponsorship is How charity sponsorship benefits creatives of all kinds Exactly which creatives are eligible for charity sponsorship Which charities Tom works with and why Where the money goes How to connect your audience with the needs in a meaningful way [1:13] What could be better than working with Taylor Swift? [3:26] How could charity sponsorship possibly benefit a blogger? [6:44] The special ingredient you need to make $70,000 a year (it’s not what you think!)… [9:05] How many gigs do you need to qualify for charity sponsorship? [12:17] Seven ways to change someone’s life… [18:16] When 80% is better than 100%? [22:36] Why your favorite charity won’t work with you [26:18] All I want for Christmas is… A rubber band??   Transcript: MCP Podcast Episode 12 Tom Jackson Links and Resources On Stage Success Live Music Cares makecreativitypay.com/helpakid makecreativitypay.com/get-sponsored Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Podcast Episode Sponsor Project AK-47 Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 12 – Boost Your Income with Charity Sponsorships with Tom Jackson [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay Podcast, I talk to Pat Flynn, father and husband who supports his family with passive income from podcasts, blogs, and online businesses, about why creatives have the advantage when it comes to building their own businesses.   Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! iTunes helps me share this podcast with more people based on your feedback. When you rate and leave a review, it helps your fellow creatives to find the show. Thanks for spreading the word! :) Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud   And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these interviews. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn: The two mindsets that will kill your success How to get creative with math to earn six-figures How you have the advantage as a creative in business The truly powerful way to connect with your audience Why NOT promoting your work is a selfish thing to do The balance between privacy and building relationships The secret of overnight success [1:21] What are the barriers that hold you back from success? [3:07] How many fans do you need to establish a six-figure income? [5:19] Why you need to approach business differently than everybody else. [7:50] The simple way to connect 1-on-1 with thousands of people [12:10] Don’t you want to change someone’s life? [14:31] Don’t worry about everybody, just worry about… [16:13] What to do when you’re not getting the results you want [19:11] How you can grow your business by being a crash-test dummy [21:53] Why – and when – failure is an option [24:07] How to live the life you want and still make money   Transcript: MCP Podcast Episode 11 Pat Flynn Links and Resources Pat Flynn’s website Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 11 – Passive Income and Online Sales for Creatives with Pat Flynn [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay Podcast, I talk to Pam Slim, author of Body of Work and Escape from Cubicle Nation, about how creatives with varied (even scattered) interests can pull them all together into a cohesive whole and finally feel good about who they are and what they do. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! iTunes helps me share this podcast with more people based on your feedback. When you rate and leave a review, it helps your fellow creatives to find the show. Thanks for spreading the word! :)   Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud   And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these interviews.   Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn: How to find the thread that ties all your scattered creative interests together. How to describe your work intelligently, even when you're in a period of exploration and uncertainty. What to do if you feel bad about yourself, or directionless, simply because you've had many interests over your lifetime. Do you ever wonder if your work matters? Here's why it does. How and why to become your own "venture capitalist".   [1:09] What if you have so many different interests that you tend to feel scattered? [2:34] How to start defining your body of work. [3:48] Feel like you’ve been wasting your time? Try this… [4:33] Why you need to create context and understand what ‘connects’ in your work. [7:45] What if you’re at a stage where you aren’t completely clear about what’s next for you? [10:22Which “ingredients” should you use for your “work recipe?” [12:56] Is this tired rhetoric about entrepreneurship stopping you cold? [15:08] Want good things to come to you? You need to do this one thing well… [17:38] What happens if you are doing something that is not totally aligned with the creative work you want to be doing? [25:16] The Tao of LL Cool J… [29:17] The secret to transforming your hobby, your creative work, so you can start making money Transcript: MCP Podcast Episode Pamela Slim Links and Resources PamelaSlim.com Body of Work: Finding the Thread that Ties Your Story Together Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 10 – What To Do When You Have Scattered Creative Interests with Pam Slim [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay Podcast, I talk to June Walker, author and tax advisor to the self-employed, about understanding deductions, deciding on a business structure, guarding against being seen as a hobbyist, handling liability, and finally becoming confident and empowered when it comes to taxes and accounting. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud   And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews. Show Notes In this episode you’ll learn: A simple system that will help you to stop dreading accounting chores and start taking control. A surprising answer to that sticky question - should you incorporate? Common misunderstandings and how should you handle liability concerns. The difference between a hobby and a business (people ALWAYS wonder about this!) How to empower yourself to make the most of your deductions. [2:02] How June helps creatives move past the dread of accounting and taxes. [5:38] Why you should have simple systems in place even before you make any money. [8:02] Why mindset doesn’t really matter – and what does. [10:09] The key to becoming confident when it comes to deductions. [11:37] What you need to know when dealing with CPAs. [12:44] Should you incorporate? [15:20] How do your protect yourself and your assets? [19:25] Do you have a hobby or a business, and what will the government be looking for? [22:13] Three keys to developing a powerful mindset. [27:02] Summing up the creative indie power mindset. [28:08] Common mistakes, misconceptions, and misunderstandings. [30:43] How not to let the “big boys” intimidate you. Transcript: Episode 8 June Walker Links and Resources The Confident Indie: A Simple Guide to Deductions, Income and Taxes for The Creatively Self-employed June Walker, Tax Advisor to the Self-Employed Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 08 – Becoming Confident Handling Taxes & Accounting for Creatives with June Walker [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay podcast, I talk to actor, director, writer, and teacher Josh Pais about moving past fears and anxiety to get your best work out into the world. [ I did this interview a while back, but it's one of my favorites and I hope you'll agree!] For years, Josh has been helping actors, performers, speakers, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all kinds to get past self-sabotaging and unproductive thoughts - and to start to see real results from their efforts. Josh has been working regularly in acting for nearly 30 years. He is best known for his roles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, A Beautiful Mind, and The Station Agent. He is also the founder of  the Committed Impulse training program. CI was initially developed as a cutting edge approach solely for actors who want a way of working that generates steady employment. But it soon grew into a “secret weapon” for leading entrepreneurs, speakers, and other creative professionals around the world. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn: 4 simple steps you can take to get your work into the world quickly despite fear, insecurity, nervousness, and anxiety. How to become creatively invincible (seriously!) How to radically increase your results when pitching a new idea, selling your work, coaching others, asking for a raise, or performing under pressure. What to do when your brain tells you, "I suck!" [3:04] A different way of addressing the self-doubting thoughts and second guessing we do. [5:21] How thinking about atoms – the building blocks of the universe – can make a difference when you put your ass on the line. [7:15] How – and why - to stop dramatizing your emotions. [9:13] What emotions really are (and it’s not what you think.) [11:21] What to do when the thoughts in your head tell you “I suck!” [12:28] The sneaky trick your mind plays on you that sabotages your efforts. [13:59] Your weapon for pulling yourself out of a mental spiral. [15:15] How Committed Impulse helps people get more work in the real world. [15:54] How to stay present -- and why it matters to your creativity. [20:16] Why spending time trying to have better thoughts is a waste of time. [22:05] Leanne’s real-life success with being present while performing. [26:03] The four simple points to being present. Links and Resources Josh's online training program - Committed Impulse The Story of the Making of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" About Josh Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 09 – Moving Past Fear to Creative Invincibility with Josh Pais [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary Do you have so many interests that it's hard to decide what to work on next? Do you struggle to get your work out consistently? In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay podcast, prolific writer/musician/artist/comedian Bob Baker talks about deciding between multiple passions, finishing projects, learning to create on cue, and overcoming fear to get your work out to the world.   Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn: How to know what to work on next How to consistently get your work out How to be authentic and still create work people want to buy Powerful tools for prioritizing and managing your time How to figure out what your fans and audience will respond to before investing a lot of time and money [2:25] How to decide what to work on next when you have many interests. [5:16] The problem with waiting for the muse to strike and learning to create on cue. [6:35] What made Bob decide to become an entrepreneur. [7:38] How creatives stay true to themselves and still sell their work. [8:49] How you can get motivated, and stay motivated, and finishing creative projects. [10:38] Tips to make sure your important creative projects get done. [12:49] Your best weapon for overcoming fear or lack of confidence in launching a new project or piece of work. [17:28] How to listen to your fans, customers, and clients and collecting feedback. How the pressure to sell can help you serve them better. [21:31] How to avoid making dangerous assumptions about what people like or will want to buy. [23:13] Ways artists can test their audiences' reaction to new work and the importance of baby steps. Links and Resources Bob's online hub for writers and musicians Bob's YouTube Channel Bob's Pop Rock Art Studio Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 07 – Succeeding at Multiple Creative Passions with Bob Baker [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary Ever wonder how creatives get publicity? Or - would you love to be your own PR person? In this episode of the Make Creativity Pay podcast, I talk to Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR publicity about how artists should approach PR. Learn what activities are a good use of your time and money, why PR is a long run game, and what you can do to best prepare for exposure. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn: The three major changes CyberPR has embraced in the last two decades How publicity has changed with the web Myths and realities of publicity The challenges of social media when working for clients Tips on effectively managing your community How to approach social media [04:54] Ariel describes how CyberPR evolved to become a business that serves creative entrepreneurs. [08:30] The myths of PR and a reality check on publicity. [10:30] The new age of publicity and how traditional publications and reviews hold less weight today. [12:10] Ariel's lessons from Rolling Stone magazine. [13:30] Essential questions to ask before approaching magazines and large publications. [15:02] How partnering with a client works. The surprising challenges of social media. [18:23] Ariel says that you hire people because they are experts. [19:18] How artists build and manage communities around their work and the importance of engagement. [21:30] How artists measure return on investment for publicity. [24:20] Ariel shares recent experiences as examples of the long term payoffs of publicity. [27:42] Why it's important to focus on one social media platform and master that before moving on to others, and the importance of knowing your goals and your pitch. Links and Resources TAXI Rockethub CyberPR Music Success in Nine Weeks Music Featured on the Podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 06 – PR Basics for Creatives with Ariel Hyatt of Cyber PR [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary In this session of the Make Creativity Pay Podcast, I talk to cartoonist and author Hugh MacLeod of GapingVoid Art about seeking industry approval, balancing creativity while keeping a business focus, and the importance of having a mission. Besides being an extremely successful artist, Hugh is also the author of three fantastic bestselling books for creatives, "Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity", "Evil Plans: Having Fun on the Road to World Domination", and "Freedom Is Blogging In Your Underwear". He's got a lot of great, humorous insights into making a living for artists, writers, musicians, and crafters of all kinds. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews. Show Notes In this episode you'll learn: What are artists’ biggest fears around calling themselves entrepreneurs? Why the romantic view of being an artist is dangerous – and tiresome. Why Hugh says artists don’t realize how much the internet has changed their careers. Why “It’s much more fun to paddle your own canoe than to be invited onto somebody else’s yacht.” How Hugh’s parents inspired him and the “Ah-ha!” moment that guided how he built his entire career. [2:10] Is every artist really an entrepreneur? [2:27] Why artists aren’t subject to different rules than the rest of the world. [4:14] Artists’ greatest fears about becoming true entrepreneurs. [6:39] Why the romantic view of being an artist is dangerous – and tiresome. [8:25] The birth of Hugh’s successful business model: finding 10,000 people to buy something from him every year. [10:15] Why the best way to get industry approval is not to need it. [12:17] How the internet allows you to take responsibility and why that’s important. [14:17] Why “It’s much more fun to paddle your own canoe than to be invited onto somebody else’s yacht.” [15:35] The advantages of having sovereignty over your work, and people valuing you for you. [17:05] Life’s meaning when you no longer have sex, drugs, and rock & roll [19:00] Why Hugh was terrified of working in a corporation for a living. [20:42] Hugh talks about how and why he wants to make a contribution. [21:18] Why galleries don’t bring out peoples’ best selves, and what does. [22:45] When Hugh’s parents converted his bedroom to a daytime office and cashed in their savings to become entrepreneurs – and how that continues to inspire him today. Links and Resources  Hugh MacLeod The Crash Test Dummies Robert Fripp GapingVoid Art Spike Lee Music featured on the podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 05- How Creatives Succeed Without Industry Approval with Cartoonist, Author Hugh MacLeod [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary Paul Jarvis has made a career as a professional creative. He’s the author of 5 books as well as a musician and a web designer. He’s been doing web design for over 20 years with such high-profile corporate clients as Yahoo, Mercedez Benz, and Microsoft, as well as with online celebrities Danielle LaPorte, Marie Forleo, and Kris Carr. His latest book is called, “The Good Creative – 18 Ways to Make Better Art.” Paul offers some great insight on how to sell if you hate to sell, why to focus on relationships rather than networking, why “selling out” is crap, and how to succeed with cooperation. Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these shows. Show Notes 1:46 Why there’s no higher calling than making money from your creative gifts. 3:30 Why storytelling is essential for learning, and how creatives who aren’t interested in selling or marketing can use stories to succeed. 7:23 Why it’s so critical that we show people what we’ve made. 8:45 Another alternative to selling; how and why to become the “go-to” person. 11:45 Networking vs. relationships - “It’s all in who you know,” and the importance of introductions. 14:48 Why having a competitive mindset is CRAP and what to do instead. 18:30 Why the idea of “selling out” is so dangerous and how to handle peer pressure. 20:30 Why reviews and criticism are more scathing the higher up you get. 23:40 Strategies artists can use to deal with criticism. 27:50 How and why you must build your email list. 80% of people still read every email they receive. 70% of his income from books come from his list. Same with music. 29:50 Figure out how you can be valuable to people. 32:20 Why you NEED to have an incentive and how the smallest thing sets you apart. Links and Resources Paul's website The Good Creative – 18 Ways to Make Better Art Music featured on the podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 04- The Truth About Selling, Selling Out, and Competition in Creative Fields with Paul Jarvis [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary We all have difficulties in our efforts to build a successful business. It may simply(!) be a lack of confidence or it could be a physical or psychological condition that makes success an uphill battle. But what if you could only move your face? Can you be an entrepreneur under those circumstances?   Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews. Show Notes Jon Morrow has spinal muscular atrophy and statistically should not have survived childhood. Jon can literally only move his facial muscles. Despite negative odds, he founded Boost Blog Traffic and garners over $1000 an hour as a consultant. Listen to this inspirational message as Jon discusses breaking through constraints – whether you deal with a chronic illness, a physical challenge or are haunted by self-doubt – and learn to work with and around your particular obstacles. 1:00 How to deal with all kinds of life's challenges. 1:50 Jon’s story and background. 5:35 How Jon grew Boost Blog Traffic to $100,000 a month and 7 employees, in 3 years, all from home – in a wheelchair! 7:20 What to do if you are on a limited income? 13:20 How to managing the unexpected. 14:00 How and why to set up systems that “put a gun to your head”. 16:35 What most people do when they have a bad day. 17:00 What successful people do when they have a bad day. 18:28 How to make success automatic. 19:00 What if you are too ill to work? 23:10 How and why to set up systems to stay healthy. 26:17 How do you keep from getting discouraged? 27:40 What to do when you can’t trust your own mind 32:02 How do you build a team when no one wants to be around a person with chronic illness? 34:33 Hiring virtual assistants. 37:03 For the person who doubts… 41:25 Finding the technology and tools that help you get things done. 46:34 Jon’s closing thoughts Music featured on the podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 03 – How To Blast Through Challenges to Grow Your Creative Business with Jon Morrow [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Show Summary Don't miss this interview with photographer David Molnar who grew his opt-in email list by 12,000 subscribers in three months.   Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews.   No matter what field you’re in, the lessons David outlines are applicable and can help you grow your list of followers – and clients – too. Links David's book, iPhone Only Photography Show Highlights 1:32 Reasons to launch a blog and an online business 3:30 The progression and transition of a blog, cold lists 8:52 Getting to 1000 subscribers 12:18 First taste of explosive growth 16:30 How and why to treat your audience like royalty 19:30 The magic weapon for getting shares 21:25 Three keys for rapid list growing 25:00 Getting to 10,000 subscribers 27:40 The power of building relationships and investing in others 31:40 Three essential steps every artist can take to power your list growth 36:00 The power of listening 37:50 A word of caution 41:32 The ultimate goal 42:45 Charity work with Know Think Act 46:38 Final thoughts Music featured on the podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 02 – How Photographer David Molnar Grew His List By 12K in 3 Months (with Tips for You) [Podcast] appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.

Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher or iTunes, rate, and leave a review to let me know what you think! Your feedback helps others to find the show. Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Soundcloud And as always, please share if you know someone who needs to hear these great interviews. Show Summary In this first, short episode of the Make Creativity Pay Podcast, you'll hear why I'm so passionate about helping you to make good money from your writing, music, photography, art, or whatever craft you're obsessed with. You'll learn about upcoming interviews with experts who have been where you are now and who want to help you achieve your dreams. You'll also find out how to submit a question live that I can answer on an upcoming show. This is the first of three episodes I'll be launching at once, so you don't have to wait to get to the good stuff! Coming up in MCP002 - How Photographer David Molnar Grew His List By 12K in 3 Months and in MCP003 - How to Blast Through Major Challenges to Grow Your Creative Business with Jon Morrow Music featured on the podcast "Dreaming of One Day" (c) 2011, written and performed by Leanne Regalla Leave me a Voicemail Like the podcast? Have a question you’d like me to answer live on an upcoming episode? Click here to leave me a voice message. Thanks for listening and sharing! The post 01 – Welcome to the Make Creativity Pay Podcast appeared first on Make Creativity Pay.