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Welcome to the Thorpe Creative podcast hosted by swag dealer, real estate agent, entrepreneur, Billy Thorpe. On this show, we "talk shop" with a variety of entrepreneurs and business owners from start-up stories to winning strategies. Get inspired by these stories while you create your own.

Billy Thorpe


    • Oct 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Thorpe Creative

    Can You Make Money Podcasting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 28:12


    In this episode, I'll break down a couple of podcasting monetization strategies. Connect with Billy Thorpe: https://www.thorpecreative.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.thorpe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorpecreative Twitter: https://twitter.com/thorpecreative

    Comedy Business with Ryan Niemiller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 34:58


    Ryan Niemiller is a stand-up comedian and co-host of the podcast “The Cafeteria."Connect with Ryan Niemiller: https://www.cripplethreat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cripplethreat8/ https://twitter.com/CrippleThreat8 https://www.facebook.com/cripplethreat8  Connect with Billy Thorpe:https://www.thorpecreative.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.thorpe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorpecreative Twitter:https://twitter.com/thorpecreative  

    Do you struggle with Imposter Syndrome?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 27:29


    In this episode, I discuss the Impostor syndrome and how to leverage it for your benefit. 

    Side Money Project: How to get more traffic to your ebay listings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 13:27


    After selling over $25,000 in the last 90 days on eBay I've learned a few tips and tricks to get more traffic on your eBay listings and I share them in this episode! 

    Side Money Project: It's ok to be trashy...sometimes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 9:44


    It's important to keep your head on a swivel when looking for stuff to resell for a profit. I found a free item in my neighborhood and sold it for a $30 profit! Learn more about finding treasures in the trash! 

    Side Money Project: Retail Arbitrage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 20:47


    In this episode, I introduce a new series called the Side Money Project. I will share tips and tricks I've learned along the way on how to make side money while continuing your full-time job.

    Lessons I've Learned in Selling Over 1,600 Products in 30 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 26:46


    In this episode, I share my personal journey of "pivoting" my business during a pandemic and moving over 1,600 products in 30 days.  

    6 Steps to Launching A Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 19:09


    In this episode, I dive into 6 steps to launch your podcast today (or at least this week)! #1 Develop Your Concept #2 Purchase Your Equipment #3 Record Your Content #4 Edit as Necessary #5 Find a Hosting Company #6 Syndicate

    Daily Habits of a Successful Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 34:51


    Joshua Lopez of Main Avenue Printing dives into how he created daily habits that positively affected his productivity, health, and mental well being. He also shares how he is combating COVID-19 in his business by helping other businesses. Connect with Billy Thorpe:https://www.thorpecreative.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.thorpe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorpecreative Twitter: https://twitter.com/thorpecreative 

    5 weeks without making a $1 to selling a product 180 times on Ebay in 48hrs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 30:04


    In this episode, I share my personal five-week journey of navigating COVID-19 in business. I went from $10,000 in canceled orders on day 1 and no sales for 5 weeks to finding a product to sell online and have sold over 180 in just 48hrs. You can cry, you just can't quit! 

    How to buy and flip (anything) with Todd Buchanan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 50:45


    Need a side hustle or a main hustle? In this episode, Todd Buchanan gives us some strategy on how to buy bulk retail at a huge discount and shares how he made nearly $50,000 on one machine.

    Should You Start A Podcast For Your Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 27:01


    In this episode, I dive into the question I get asked a lot these days. "Should I start a podcast for my business." I share my experience and give you some ideas along the way.

    Subscription-Based Business with Dr. Brad Walter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 41:25


    Dr. Brad of Live Free Chiropractic shares his story of being an innovator/disrupter in the chiropractic industry by introducing a subscription-based model along with some great advice about building your community over making your next sale.  

    Leadership and Team Building with Keesha Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 51:33


    For over 25 years Keesha Starr has been leading teams in everything from the non-profit to the corporate sector. Building teams, strengthening leaders and helping companies move to a mission mindset, founded in mutual trust, has been a constant theme in everything she does.

    How to Launch a Successful Product with Chris Meade of CROSSNET

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 32:55


    Chris Meade Co-Founder and CRO of CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game, shares how CROSSNET went from a brainstorm session to generating $2.5 million in their first year of sales and landed in all the big retail stores.

    Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Bryce Pharmer of Metanoia Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 39:48


    Bryce is the founder and personal trainer at Metanoia Fitness. She shares her journey as a new but effective entrepreneur in the area of fitness. Her clients and friends are seeing amazing results from weight loss to better eyesight. Enjoy this inspiring story.

    No Bills For A Year and $100,000 In The Bank...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 27:17


    Let's talk side hustles, entrepreneurship, and what if someone offered to pay your bills for a year and give you $100,000.   

    Patrick Stoy (home mortgages, BRRRR, investing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 43:02


    Patrick Stoy is the Founder and President of MC Mortgage Group, a multi-branch mortgage brokerage company located in North Carolina.

    Daniel & Mari Carl Fisher (Rise Up Community Farm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 46:12


    Daniel & Mari Carl Fisher are the creators of Rise Up Community Farm in Wilmington, NC.

    Dave Fladd (freelance engineering, product development, fishing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 63:41


    Dave Fladd is the owner and engineer at Jacobian Technologies Inc. working for some of the biggest brands in the world. His side hustle is co-owning and inventing cutting edge products at Eye Strike Fishing.

    Wayne Sutton (Serving people through business, coaching, sales)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 62:43


    Wayne Sutton launched his first business at 13 yrs old and now coaches other businesses in the areas of sales, real estate, and coaching.Connect with Wayne Sutton: https://www.howtosellyourcoaching.com (FREE Ebook Available) Connect with Billy Thorpe: https://www.thorpecreative.com

    Joey Mayo (Airbnb, Real Estate, Joey Is Not Billy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 56:01


    Joey "not billy" Mayo is a super host of an Airbnb and real estate agent in coastal North Carolina.

    Kyle & Drew Sullivan (Side Hustles, Archery Tag, Surf Camps)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 53:32


    Kyle Sullivan is a world traveler, coach, pastor, teacher and entrepreneur with a drive to impact people near and far through business. He owns and operates two Wilmington, NC businesses, Sully's Archery Tag and Shredders Surf Camp. Kyle wears a lot of hats and is truly an inspiration to entrepreneurs of all levels. Drew Sullivan (Kyle's son) also joined us on the podcast to keep us on our toes and to keep his dad honest.

    Emily Kidd (Building an international photography business)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 54:14


    Emily Kidd is a destination photographer who has traveled to over 15 countries in the last 12 months. She has creatively designed her business around her lifestyle and shares some creative marketing strategies to gain new business and friends everywhere she goes. Check out her website at emilykiddphoto.com and follow her on Instagram @emilykiddphoto.

    Nico Nino of Maven Coffee (From Candy to Coffee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 93:24


    In this episode, Nico Nino of Maven Coffee takes us on his business journey from illegally selling candy in Catholic school to selling what is arguably some of the best coffee in Wilmington, NC. Nico and his wife Diana are dedicated to excellence in everything that they do in business and life. Enjoy this inspiring story of Maven Coffee. 

    It's 2020 (New Year, New Markets)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 22:30


    In this episode, I share a bit about the direction of the podcast, where Thorpe Creative came from and I share some inspiration to break into unknown markets.

    Scott White of Intracoastal Pressure Washing (how asking led to 900 jobs in 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 56:55


    Scott White of Intracoastal Pressure Washing has pressure washed over 900 properties in 2019. In this episode, he shares his story of how he started in the business and how having great relationships have helped him keep clients for the life of his business.

    Cody Thomas of CT Custom Lures (Fly Tying Journey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 55:48


    Cody Thomas of CT Custom Lures took a class to learn how to tie a fly to save money...two months later he started a business. We discuss how he uses Instagram as a way to get feedback on new ideas and products before he launches them and he gives us a little insight on how one idea and one phone call can get the attention of a national brand. You'll be inspired by this story!

    Emily Tippett of More Than Clay (Pottery, Missions Trips & More)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 49:42


    Emily Tippett shares the inspiring story of how she began her journey as a potter at the age of 15. She is not only good at turning dirt into something beautiful but she has a heart for the nations and used pottery as a way to fund several missions opportunities. Enjoy this inspiring story and be sure to follow her on Instagram @morethanclay.

    Michael Escobar of Michael Escobar Photography (Wedding's, Business and Real Estate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 44:17


    Michael Escobar is a photographer, musician, and entrepreneur with a passion to see others around him enjoy life, succeed and become the best version of themselves. Michael shares his experience of starting a successful wedding photography and real estate photography business.

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