Podcast appearances and mentions of jamal knox

Rap music has been a powerful and influential genre in the music industry for decades. Its lyrics often depict the realities of life in urban communities and the struggles faced by many people, particularly people of color. However, district attorneys have recently begun using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials against hip hop artists. This raises questions about the impact of such a practice on free speech and the use of artistic expression in the criminal justice system. One of the most notable cases of a rapper being prosecuted based on their lyrics was the trial of rapper Jamal Knox, also known as "Mayhem Mal." In 2014, Knox was charged with making terroristic threats in his lyrics and sentenced to serve 2 to 6 years in prison. The lyrics in question contained explicit references to violence and threats against police officers. The use of these lyrics as evidence in court sparked a national conversation about the constitutionality of using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. Critics argue that using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials is a violation of the First Amendment, which guarantees the right to free speech. Many rap lyrics contain hyperbolic or exaggerated language and are not meant to be taken literally. Prosecutors who use these lyrics as evidence in court are effectively criminalizing speech and violating the artist's right to artistic expression. Furthermore, using rap lyrics as evidence in court can also be seen as a form of racial profiling. The majority of hip hop artists are people of color, and many of their lyrics reflect the experiences and struggles faced by communities of color. Prosecutors who use these lyrics as evidence in court may be perpetuating harmful stereotypes and perpetuating systemic biases in the criminal justice system. In conclusion, the use of rap lyrics in criminal prosecutions of hip hop artists raises important questions about the interplay between free speech and the criminal justice system. While it is understandable that prosecutors may want to use all available evidence to build a strong case, it is crucial that the rights of artists and the protections afforded by the First Amendment be respected. It is important to have a nuanced and informed conversation about the impact of this practice on our society and the potential consequences for artistic expression and the criminal justice system. . . . For more information, visit the website or send an email. email: wegotproblemspodcast@gmail.com Web: https://www.wegotproblemspodcast.com Networking Group Join We Got Problems After Dark Our Websites https://wegotproblemspodcast.com https://curtisgmartin.com https://rhondawritesofficial.com https://thetrashvegan.com Follow us on Social Media: @curtismartin247 Curtis G Martin @therhondalbrown Rhonda L Brown @the_trash_vegan_ Caliph Johnson Sr . #curtisgmartin #rhondalbrown #caliphjohnsonsr #wegotproblemsafterdark #wegotproblemspodcast #therhondalbrown #the_trash_vegan_ #curtismartin247 #wegotproblems #wegotsolutions #CurtisGmartin #RhondaLBrown #CaliphJohnsonSr #RicoCase #Youngthug #courtcase

This week on On Story we’re bringing you discussions with the creative teams behind two hit comedy series. Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch will discuss their Netflix series – GLOW, which chronicles the lives of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling - a 1980’s women's wrestling circuit. And later, creators Aline Brosh McKenna and Rachel Bloom join filmmaker Katie Hyde to discuss the musical comedy series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and the documentary Oh My God I Think It’s Over - which chronicled the creation of the final season. Clips of GLOW courtesy of Netflix Clips of Crazy Ex Girlfriend courtesy of  CBS Studios Inc. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc, and The CW Network On Story is part of a growing number of programs in Austin Film Festival’s On Story Project, including the On Story PBS series, The On Story radio program and podcast and the On Story book series. To find out more about On Story and Austin Film Festival, visit www.onstory.tv or www.austinfilmfestival.com On Story is brought to you in part by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, a Texas family providing innovative funding since 1979. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the US Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas Library and Archives Commission. This program is also made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities. On Story is supported in part by DePaul University's School of Cinematic Arts. The show is produced by Barbara Morgan, our associate producers are Colin Hyer, Maya Perez, and Kaetie Turner. Our editors are Jamal Knox and Travis Neeley. Audio capture by Travis Kennedy. Music is by Brian Ramos. Production assistance comes from Sound Lab Inc. Travis Kennedy and KUT 90.5 in Austin. Go to AustinFilmFestival.com to find out more about the Austin Film Festival & Conference in October.

This week on On Story we’ll bring you conversations with two comedy titans. VEEP showrunner and Seinfeld writer David Mandel will discuss the widely successful HBO series that wrapped in 2019 and legendary screenwriter Daniel Petrie, Jr. will examine the 1985 comedy classic Beverly Hills Cop which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Clips of Veep courtesy of Home Box Office, Inc Clips of Beverly Hills Cop courtesy of Paramount Pictures Corporation On Story is part of a growing number of programs in Austin Film Festival’s On Story Project, including the On Story PBS series, The On Story radio program and podcast and the On Story book series. To find out more about On Story and Austin Film Festival, visit onstory.tv or austinfilmfestival.com On Story is brought to you in part by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, a Texas family providing innovative funding since 1979. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the US Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas Library and Archives Commission. This program is also made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities. On Story is supported in part by DePaul University's School of Cinematic Arts. The show is produced by myself, Barbara Morgan, our associate producers are Colin Hyer, Maya Perez, and Kaetie Turner. Our editors are Jamal Knox and Travis Neeley. Audio capture by Travis Kennedy. Music is by Brian Ramos. Production assistance comes from Sound Lab Inc. Travis Kennedy and KUT 90.5 in Austin. Go to AustinFilmFestival.com to find out more about the Austin Film Festival & Conference in October.  

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Sarah K Wolf, former Marketing Director of The Austin Chronicle, who joined us in June of 2018 during our roundtable event on Event Planning. She shares all about event marketing: from guerrilla tactics to ticket giveaways to ALL the avenues for extending your organic reach. If you're trying to get the word out about your event (or anything!) without spending a dime, tune in!  Notes: 0:00 to 2:10 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Sarah K Wolf 2:11 to 3:02 - Introduction of Self and Topic 3:03 to 15:20 - Opportunities for Organic (Free) Reach Create a Facebook Event Can be a sponsorship perk to tag a sponsor in Facebook event Ticket integration functionality Great avenue for sharing updates and announcements (including logistical updates) Utilize free community calendars Be aware of submission deadlines (some are reviewed, others post upon submission) Who is your audience? Knowing that will help you find the right avenues for marketing. Think outside the box! Utilize your email list Make it EASY to share your event with partners Provide images and copy to help others share on your behalf Share with: vendors, venue, non-profit beneficiary (if applicable), bands / speakers / talent, sponsors Utilize your media list for your Media Alert Only use for major updates (ticketing announcement / speaker/talent announcement, week of reminder) Don't overdo it! Invite press to come and attend What do you they get? Early entry, sneak peek, free parking, etc. Can your talent be included on-air or in an interview? Ticket Giveaways If you have a non-profit beneficiary, you can usually get a non-profit discount on media spends Be mindful about media sponsorships and keep category exclusivity  Diversify - don't put all your eggs in one basket (only promote on Facebook, for example) Create an excellent poster, but then have other things to say about the event (i.e. promo videos, sneak peeks, behind the scenes) Choose your event partners that can help extend your reach, don't be afraid to ask them questions 15:21 to 16:22 - Guerrilla Marketing Tactics Temporary art installations to promote bigger art show, event scavenger hunts to win tickets to the event 16:23 to 17:34 - Co-Promote/Cross-Promote with Other Events Find events with similar audiences and help each other promote events (trade space at event or social posts) 17:35 to 18:51 - Use Relevant Hashtags Use a unique hashtag for your event Also use hashtags that are relevant for your industry, used by influencers, etc. 18:52 to 20:27 - Closing Thoughts Prepare for the next one already Get photos! Capture attendee email addresses Recap deck for sponsors and media partners Try to keep attendees engaged until the next event 20:30 to 22:21 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review are so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook). Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. Next up, Attention Management (aka Productivity). Stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Sarah Lo, VP of Professional Services at Red Velvet Events, who joined us in June of 2018 during our roundtable event on Event Planning. She shares ALL about communication: with vendors, team members, and volunteers. If you're looking for insights into communication while the stakes are high, tune in! Notes: 0:00 to 2:02 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Sarah Lo 2:03 to 3:22 - Introduction of Self and Topic Prior Proper Planning Prevents Painfully Poor Production Proactive versus reactive Mantra is to be preventive 3:22 to 6:45 - Timely and Effective Communication What's the best method for communication for THEM (i.e. email, text, social media) Adjust how you communicate so they hear what you need them to hear Set clear expectations - DON'T make assumptions Spell it all out, don't assume anyone knows what you need them to Re-read your communication to make sure it's streamlined and clear (make sure YOU understand what it says) Send ONE (1) email that summarizes all final decisions Reflect back on the event after its conclusion to make notes, suggestions for future improvement (write down the thought as it happens, during the event!) 6:46 to 9:41 - Volunteers Do you need a volunteer or a hired contractor? Free tools to streamline communication - Volunteer Spot, SignUp Genius, Volunteer SignUp Be mindful about communication with volunteers (expectations, full details) during the planning process Monitor communication and see how and if they respond to measure their engagement Be mindful of the number of volunteers needed, you'll likely need more than you think! Think about the benefits that are most valuable to THEM, not to you the organizer 9:42 to 13:04 - Vendors Can you DIY or do you need a hired vendor? When working with a vendor for the first time - be mindful about a great website (they may just have a great web designer). Pick up the phone or meet in person. Don't make assumptions! Find a vendor that matches your level of expectation Try to get multiple proposals, not just a proposal from one vendor Open up the door for a transparent, honest conversation with your vendor (i.e. level of service you expect and can they deliver) Ask for client testimonials and references (not just testimonials on their website) Note - the person you're communicating with during the planning phase is likely not the on-site contact / representative. Aim to set up phone call with on-site contact. Ask for copy of Certificate of Insurance (do they have a back up plan) 13:05 to 14:04 - Addressing Issues On-Site Versus Waiting If there's an issue on-site during an event, ask yourself if you need to address it in that very moment Is it affecting the attendee experience? If so, do it constructively and not in front of attendees If it's just an opinion and can't be changed on the spot, hold it and wait till after the event 14:09 to 19:04 - Ashland Closing Remarks Volunteer Training and Volunteer Handbooks Run of Show Save reminders in your phone to revisit post-event Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review are so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook). Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. One more on Event Planning to come, then we shift gears for Attention Management (aka Productivity). Stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Hayley (Swindell) Wakefield who hosted us in June of 2018 during our roundtable event on Event Planning. She shares ALL about event sponsorship: how to find sponsors, how to communicate with them, how to create your benefits package and sponsor deck, and top tips on sponsor stewardship. This episode is packed to the brim with insights that'll help anyone who asks for money, even if they're not in events. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what Hayley has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 2:15 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Hayley Wakefield 2:18 to 8:04 - Hayley introduction of self and topic 8:05 to 10:11 - Event Creation Step 1: Create a Budget What can be an in-kind donation? Once you know asks, figure out how to divide into levels (i.e. 10k, 5k, 1k) 10:12 to 11:22 - Sponsor Decks Sponsorship levels are built into sponsor deck Decks and one-sheets are VERY helpful Hayley prefers customized and catered asks over sponsor decks Sponsor asks should be about how the brand is featured in the event and how you help them (not the other way around) Personalize your outreach, not "dear" "to whom it may concern" with an attached sponsor deck Recommends Canva for sponsor deck build 11:23 to 19:54 - Sponsor Target List and Sponsor Outreach Be organized/track your asks  Google Sheets with a few columns and shared with your team for tracking is very helpful If someone says "no," ask why If you just can't ask for money, recruit a host committee Share graphics and sample copy for host committee to share the word Be mindful of using terms like "partner" or "collaborate" if you're actually asking for a cash sponsorship (be clear about that) Don't need a coffee meeting for everything you're asking for; a phone call can be sufficient to establish fit and then connect more following the call Follow-up is HUGE Share photos as soon as possible Ask how you can support the sponsor in the future 19:59 to 24:42 - Ashland Closing Remarks Shot lists for photographers Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review are so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook). Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Event Planning to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

This week on On Story, CHERNOBYL creator Craig Mazin discusses his HBO five part mini-series. The series tells the true story of the world’s worst nuclear disaster and the remarkable acts of bravery and sacrifice that followed. Mazin’s previous writing credits include IDENTITY THIEF, THE HANGOVER 2 and 3 and THE HUNTSMAN: WINTERS WAR. Mazin spoke at the 26th Austin Film Festival about transitioning from comedy to drama, the difference between writing for film and television, and the responsibility behind fictionalizing a true event. Clips of Chernobyl courtesy of Home Box Office, Inc. On Story is part of a growing number of programs in Austin Film Festival’s On Story Project, including the On Story PBS series, The On Story radio program and podcast and the On Story book series. To find out more about On Story and Austin Film Festival, visit onstory.tv or austinfilmfestival.com. On Story is brought to you in part by the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, a Texas family providing innovative funding since 1979. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, the Texas Commission on the Arts, the US Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas Library and Archives Commission. This program is also made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas the state affiliate for the National Endowment for the Humanities. On Story is supported in part by DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts and TooFar Media, immersive story experiences by Rich Shapero. The show is produced by myself, Barbara Morgan, our associate producers are Colin Hyer, Maya Perez, and Kaetie Turner. Our editors are Jamal Knox and Travis Neeley. Audio capture by Travis Kennedy. Music is by Brian Ramos. Production assistance comes from Sound Lab Inc, Travis Kennedy and KUT 90.5 in Austin. Go to AustinFilmFestival.com to find out more about the Austin Film Festival & Conference in October.

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features (former) event planner Richelle Ouellette who joined us in June of 2018 during our roundtable event on Event Planning. She shares all about the nuts and bolts of events - everything from logistics to budgets to creative decision making. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what Richelle has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:44 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Richelle Oullette 1:45 to 2:54 - Richelle introduction of self 2:55 to 15:33 - Creating Your Own Roadmap for a Successful Event First step - prioritize goals / objectives of event i.e. Marketing event (needs leads from event registration, social media account names from photo booth). Be specific with goals for event. The more specific, the more likely you are to achieve it Creatives Meet Business event example Goals shape format for event Second step - event budget Corporate client versus non-profit client (relying upon sponsorship) Can make more informed decisions about where to spend money Budgets include - three columns Initial estimate (from past experience) Initial estimates from vendors Actual costs  Third step - Logistics Resources: Google Drive Action items - creating micro actions and working backward to develop timeline and action dates (ordering branded promo item example) Helps with prioritization of tasks Assign tasks  Google search for event timelines, resources are available online Over-communication is key 15:38 to 17:48 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review are so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook). Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Event Planning to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features event planner Danielle "Dani" Thomas who joined us in June of 2018 during our roundtable event on Event Planning. She shares all about how events are actually experiences via the five senses framework. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what Dani has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 2:50 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Dani Thomas 2:55 to 3:21 - Dani introduction of self 3:22 to 3:58 - Experience = immersion 3:59 to 9:18 - Purpose of event Experience for the sake of art or brand Meow Wolf example of experience for the sake of an experience  Events at SXSW are examples of events for the sake of a brand If creating for a brand, everything you're doing needs to speak to the brand If creating for the sake of an experience, but you've brought in sponsors or other invested individuals, you have to bridge the two and create an experience that speaks to those brands inside of the larger experience. 9:19 to 12:09 - Immersion via the five senses Touch as many sensors as possible with events Sight - brand assets, visual art, murals, venue itself, etc Sound - music, bands, DJs, sound effects, silence Touch - swag, giveaways, tactile activities, furniture, textiles Taste - themed food, custom cocktails Smell (underutilized), olfactory is sensitive 12:14 to 13:52 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review are so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook). Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Event Planning to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Saudi Arabia beheads 37 people in one day, most of which only committed the crime of speaking out against their government. Venezuelans are taking to the streets, led by Juan Guaido, an outspoken member of the opposition. The Supreme Court declines to hear the first amendment case of Jamal Knox, a rapper that sung about the violent acts he would do to two policemen. When is a threat, a threat and are you considered one by your government? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/porcupineperspective/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/porcupineperspective/support

Imani and Jess discuss the case of Jamal Knox, a young rapper who was convicted for terroristic threats and witness intimidation based on the lyrics of his music. When are words “true threats,” and when are they protected free speech? And why do most court cases on speech seem to be decided in whichever direction benefits white Christian patriarchy?

Imani and Jess discuss the case of Jamal Knox, a young rapper who was convicted for terroristic threats and witness intimidation based on the lyrics of his music. When are words “true threats,” and when are they protected free speech? And why do most court cases on speech seem to be decided in whichever direction benefits white Christian patriarchy?

In this episode, I discuss a First Amendment case out of Pennsylvania involving a rapper, Jamal Knox (aka Mayhem Mal), and a song he and a friend recorded entitled "F*ck the Police." Jamal was charged with making terroristic threats although this song isn't the first of its kind. Recently, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld his conviction. Numerous rappers filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court to provide historical context of this song and rap music in general. On this episode, I discuss what a true threat is and how PA's highest court fell short in giving this song its proper context.UPDATE: On April 15, 2019, the Supreme Court declined to review this case. For more info: https://www.thefader.com/2019/04/15/jamal-knox-supreme-court-case-mayhem-mal-update-pittsburghFollow RTB on social mediaIG: @1RTBpodcastFacebook: @1RTBpodcastwww.rtbpodcast.comSources:https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/knox-v-pennsylvania/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/zma8ax/rappers-are-defending-their-right-to-anti-cop-lyrics-in-the-supreme-courthttps://harvardlawreview.org/2019/03/commonwealth-v-knox/

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Scott Andrew James, Poet and Author Coach, who joined us in April during our roundtable event on Telling Your Brand Story. He shares all about how to tell the story of what you do in a way that's captivating, engaging, and in only 5 seconds.... ready to learn how to do it? Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what Scott has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:24 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Scott Andrew James 1:30 to 2:49 - Introduction of Self and Topic His personal mission was to write and give away 1,000 poems in a year. This experience led to the creation of the lunch line pitch. 2:50 to 8:37 - The Lunch Line Pitch What can you say to start up a reasonable and fun conversation while waiting in line for food. Mad Lib - I __(verb)____ Do ___(clients / audience)____________ Example: My mission this year is to write and give away 1,000 poems. Don't explain all the things you do, just pick one to introduce yourself with. When questions arise, you can explain the rest then. Don't use jargon Don't use commas Keep it under 5 seconds Look at someone in the eye when delivering the pitch and smile If you don't feel like networking that day, don't go do it. Use simple language Never apologize for what you do Don't overexplain, the fewer words the better. You want the other person to ask questions. 8:38 to 11:23 - Add a Few More Interesting Details Add two more interesting details Come up with a number for what you do Example with a number: I help business owners make 1 extra sale a week by delivering singing telegrams. Workshop your verb; options include "help," "teach," "write," "discover," "sussing" Gameify your pitch, play with it each time you explain what you do and make tweaks based off those conversations 11:28 to 12:45 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review are so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook).  Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Telling Your Brand Story to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Ari Melber, host of The Beat with Ari Melber discusses how his legal background helps him present the news to his audience and how it guides his interviewing style. He also discusses the Mueller report, news media and its relationship to democracy plus the case of Jamal Knox. http://www.nysba.org/jamalknox/ Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

Joined by guest co-host Gabe Ramirez from Chicago's B96, Selene & Heather talk about Jamal Knox and the rappers trying to appeal his sentence. Was he wrong for recording the song F**** the Police? Why wasn't anyone talking about the murder of Police Officer Jacob Keltner, and why do people eavesdrop on their partner? Music by: Cryptic Kairos

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features AprilJo Murphy, Editor at Greenleaf Book Group, who joined us in April during our roundtable event on Telling Your Brand Story. She shares all about the difference between Voice and Tone, how to create a Brand Voice and the emotional intelligence behind Tone. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what AprilJo has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:46 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of AprilJo Murphy 1:47 to 5:32 - Introduction of Self and Topic Establish a voice and think about how your tone can modulate Voice and tone are separate, tone falls under the umbrella of voice Voice is all of the communication you have with all the people inside and outside of your company (email, memo, blog, tweet, logo - it's visual and textual) Even if you are a one-person company, your brand voice is not your personal voice. It will make your brand voice more effective if you think about it as a separate entity Think about brand voice as something you can step in and out of You can create brand guidelines for others to share the voice of your company 5:33 to 11:40 - Why You Want to Separate Your Brand Voice from Your Personal Voice and How to Find Your Brand Voice It will focus your efforts and allow for you to have quality control It will become a recruiting tool for you Notice patterns you use in communications/content as part of your brand voice Analyze communication that was successful so you can emulate it again Think about the brand voice you want to have Identify three or four characteristics (adjectives) of your company (i.e. we are friendly, authentic, humanitarian) What do these mean to you and your client in your particular situation Handout 1 (attached below) Overview and Discussion Conversational as a buzzword with an example Human touch in example is what she means for tone 11:41 to 19:42 - Tone Defined Think about emotional intelligence Your voice is always consistent, but how you talk to someone in a specific situation is your tone and that will modulate Because it modulates, it sounds human Can be the words you choose, the metaphors you use Comes across in design elements, examples are: Don't F it Up The Best Team Wins The Business of You Tone is where the emotional atmosphere of a situation lives, you can shape how people interact with you Second and Third Handouts Discussed (Attached below) How do you take a negative interaction and help it work for your company overall 19:43 to 21:38 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review are so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook).  Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Telling Your Brand Story to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business    

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists, creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Claire Siegel, Founder of The Petite Professional, who joined us in February during our roundtable event on Goal Planning. This episode includes SO much about self-care. From demystifying what self-care is to ways you can practice it without spending a dime, this episode is chock-full of self-care know-how. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what Claire has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:36 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Claire Siegel 1:39 to 4:50 - Introduction of Self and Topic Self-care is an absolute necessity for your overall wellbeing 4:51 to 7:03 - First Self-Care Concept Clarified: Self-Care Doesn't Always Mean Doing More Drawing boundaries is an act of self-care, use them to allow you to say no without guilt A personal example of having free time in her schedule (unscheduled time) as self-care 7:04 to 9:27 - Second Self-Care Concept Clarified: Reframe the Way You Think About Self-Care We don't manage emotional or spiritual pain in the same way we do with physical pain Maintaining your emotional needs is self-care Self-care is maintenance, should be part of your routine Find what self-care is for you and build it into your routine Treat yourself like a friend 9:28 to 11:28 - Third Self-Care Concept Clarified: Self-Care Doesn't Always Feel Good in the Moment Difference between immediate self-care (taking a walk, taking a bath) and self-care for your future self (paying off debt for future self) Review relationships in your life and cut toxic ties It doesn't always feel good, but that doesn't mean it's not self-care 11:29 to 13:28 - Fourth Self-Care Concept Clarified: Self-Care Doesn't Have to Cost Money It doesn't have to be a matcha latte or a designer cupcake, there's plenty of self-care opportunities that don't cost you money An example about saying no to a dinner invitation because of lack of energy and a need to stay home  Ways to self-care for free: bath, nap, walk, call someone, journal 13:29 to 14:58 - Fifth Self-Care Concept Clarified: Self-Care is Unique to Each Person Self-Care at its core is giving yourself permission to do whatever it is that you need to be OK 14:59 to 17:06 - Exercise for Creating Self-Care Plan Start writing and see what comes out (stresses, sadness, etc) and bubbles up. Once you see one thing that you really want to dig into, list the ways you're currently coping with that. Start figuring out how you can swap out negative coping mechanisms for acts of self-love that are ultimately in better service to you. Keep checking in and being honest with yourself and making self-care a priority in your life 17:11 to 19:32 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook).  Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. Telling Your Brand Story is next, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business  

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Kara Perez, Founder of bravely, who joined us in February during our roundtable event on Goal Planning. This episode includes SO much about financial goal planning. From the "why" behind the goal to some tactical how-to info, this episode is chock-full of financial goal setting know-how. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what Kara has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:41 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Kara Perez 1:46 to 2:07 - Introduction of Self and Topic 2:08 to 3:25 - Setting a Financial Why Connect with a financial why Personal story about setting a financial why 3:26 to 5:00 - Set a SMART Goal S = Specific M = Measurable A = Achieveable  R = Realistic T =  Timebound Example =  I want to pay off $10,000 in student loan debt by the end of 2018 5:02 to 10:59 - Organize Money Check your accounts Very easy in the digital age to be separate from our money and our cash First thing to get organized = budgeting Budgeting apps available, spreadsheets, downloadables  Categorize by need and want Understand your spending patterns Review expenses and highlight the things that move you toward your goal Separate accounts for separate goals Kara has 6 savings accounts Be mindful about interest rates 11:00 to 17:34 - Having Conversations about Money with Loved Ones Having money conversations with those you share your time with is critical.  Be sure to share your financial why Be specific about the changes you want to make Sharing about your goal helps keep you accountable toward achieving it Use "I Statements" Visual and consistent reminders to keep self on track Vision board / picture on wall Goals on phone screen Setting reminders or alerts on Google Calendar  Can be a sweet reminder to self like #debtpayoff Sign up for daily alerts with your bank Money fluctuates, be compassionate with yourself when looking at your money 17:39 to 21:59 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook).  Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More Goal Planning to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business  

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Maggie Gentry Miller, Founder of MaggieGentry.com, who joined us in February during our roundtable event on Goal Planning. This episode uncovers the values behind goal planning and how you can create more meaningful goals for yourself. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what she has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:06 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Maggie Miller 1:11 to 2:42 - Introduction of Self and Topic Mindful Moments  2:43 to 9:12 - David DeSteno Research - Power of Gratitude Delaying gratification study in the 1970s with a marshmallow and children Kids who could wait for second marshmallow had "grit"  Further studies of those same children who waited for a second marshmallow hit every success marker (good grades, good colleges, good work), but they weren't living as long. Deprivation of what we want now and the pleasure of the present moment increases our stress hormones. A prolonged period of that shaves off years of life. David DeSteno says the problem is that our goals are self-serving, it doesn't rely on strengthening social bonds and community (historically what we've done)  Three values that allows us to work as a collective to achieve goals: Gratitude - Look at what you're grateful for on a daily basis.  Gratitude increases our threshold for patience which then increases our self control Compassion - Giving ourselves a healthy perspective of what the overall environment is Pride - Take an honest pride in your work, in your strengths, and in what you do really well Enjoy the process 9:13 to 10:30 - Danielle LaPorte - Desire Map - Create goals with soul Creating goals that make you feel the way you want to feel Looking at values (gratitude, compassion, pride) and understanding how you want to feel in pursuit of that goal, then you're finally ready to create a vision board 10:31 to 14:11 - Vision boarding Maggie does her board once a year How do I want to feel? - that's the question she uses when creating a board. Start with a central image (start in the very middle) - that's the focal point and everything builds around it After creation, post it in a place that's visible every day  Gratitude journal / journaling - create a gratitude practice To accommodate pride and the process in pursuit of the goal, Maggie has a piece of paper on the wall with blank slots for the number of client spaces she has available. It's about physically creating space. 14:12 to 15:48 - Visualization  Two kinds of visualization - Guided Meditation and Visualization (Power of Habit / Michael Phelps example) Michael Phelps strategy with visualization 15:51 to 20:01 - Ashland Closing Remarks Mindset by Carol Dweck // Carol Dweck TedTalk Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook).  Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More Goal Planning to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business  

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Pei Sim, Founder of The Paper + Craft Pantry, who joined us in February during our roundtable event on Goal Planning. This episode covers measuring success for yourself and ways to goal plan with you AND your business in mind. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what she has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 2:32 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Pei Sim 2:36 to 4:02 - Introduction of Self and Topic Write goals in pen! 4:03 to 8:58 - Define Success for Yourself and for Your Business Set goals for yourself, not based on what you think is expected of you Be careful to not get caught in the cycle of wanting more GIF example that shows you can't have perfect balance Pei doesn't believe in perfect balance, it's a series of ebbs and flows 8:59 to 13:22 - Setting Goals Start 10 years out and work back in Separated by category (family, career, health and wellness) What are you doing in 5 years to get to your 10 year goals Separate your business goals from your personal goals Pivots aren't failures Include by / when dates (accountability tool) Personal story about a bed and breakfast abroad Goal setting allows you to say yes and no to opportunities 13:26 to 14:55 - Tips for Feeling Separate from Your Business Leave your computer charger in an inaccessible place until the next day Boundary setting (example with not responding to an email until the next day) 15:00 to 18:24 - Ashland Closing Remarks Derek Redmond Story Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook).  Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More Goal Planning to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business  

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Neelan Choksi who joined us in November during our roundtable event on Bootstrap. This episode outlines the Growth Stage of Bootstrap Entrepreneurship and includes so much amazing info on how to GROW. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what he has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 2:12 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Neelan Choksi  2:13 to 6:32 - Introduction of Self and Topic - Growth Product Market Fit - your service / product matches a need in the market and you have demand It's all about rinsing and repeating Stages 1 through 4 are addictive, but not the growth stage Now you worry about making ends meet, inventory, etc Be honest with yourself, what's the ceiling of the business? That'll determine the funding / business route you select and opt for. This stage is all about rinsing and repeating You know you're in the growth phase when you start to stay "No" 6:33 to 9:26 - 3 C's and 4 P's of Marketing C's: Customer, company structure, competition P's: Pricing, Product, Place and Promotion Pricing = Jacksonville Jaguars example Distribution -  until now you're the sales person and wear all the hats. Now you're thinking about scaling - hiring a sales person, for example 9:27 to - Scaling / Growth Example - Girls Will Be Neelan's daughter wanted to shop for clothes in the boys section, which prompted Neelan's wife to develop a line of clothes that were active and had a different fit PR and Social Media help you look bigger than you are Speaking engagements and books help you in the growth phase Questions you start asking in the growth phase How much cash flow do you have to put into inventory? As a services business, I don't quite have the demand, can I hire someone? 14:16 to 16:07 - Benefits of Partnership Human Fabric by Bijoy Goswami addresses the power of two (2) Valley of Death is typically something you do alone, the partner comes in the Growth stage The things that make you successful in the early stage will kill you in the Growth stage 16:12 to 18:49 - Ashland Closing Remarks Want to come to CMBXP (9/20 to 9/22)? Great, get your badge today! Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. Next up - Goal Planning, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Lou Ellman who joined us in November during our roundtable event on Bootstrap. This episode outlines the Valley of Death Stage of Bootstrap Entrepreneurship and includes so much amazing info on how to SELL your way out. This episode is chock full of sales tips, tricks, tactics, and much much more. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what he has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:42 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Lou Ellman, Founder of RoyaltyZone Like what you hear? Join us for CMBXP (9/20 to 9/22 in Austin, TX) for Lou's workshop on "Sales Skills to Grow Your Business" 1:48 to 2:39 - Introduction of Topic - Valley of Death Only way out is to sell your way out No outside funding in bootstrapping, the only way to get funding is through sales 2:40 to 6:06 - Three Concepts for Selling Hunting - traditional sales prospecting, finding targets and closing deals Cold calling, emailing, events, trade shows, networking, social media - identify your ideal prospect and engage with them Ideal prospect - intersection of two circles; the people who want to buy your product and the people that you want to sell to Fishing - marketing Content is king Partnerships - a way to really move the needle for bootstrappers Farming - once you have a client, keep them happy to be a referral source and to stay a client Service your clients as best as you can Keep educating them Lou's original business plan: Get a customer Make that customer ridiculously happy Repeat 6:07 to 8:38 - Techniques for Selling to your Ideal Prospect Qualifying - early and often Two ways you win: by losing early and winning Qualified prospect = willing AND able to buy your product / service BANT (IBM acronym) = Budget, Authority, Needs and Timeline How do you learn this info? Through a conversation! 8:39 to 10:47 - Navigating the Sales Cycle Actually a Buying Cycle, not Sales Cycle Important to overcome objections, uncover their needs and concerns Find out what and who the competition is and differentiate yourself You have to drive the process forward Negotiating and closing are key for bootstrappers! As the person who sold the product, be part of the delivery process! 10:48 to 14:47 - Tips and Tricks No one cares what you think about the status of the deal. What you really want to know is what THEY think about the status of the deal Listen more than you talk. Work questions in at every phase of the proposal / pitch Always ask for next steps, never leave a conversation without understanding the next steps in the process from their perspective  Get before you give  Work backwards from the end to establish a calendar of events Save the proposal / contract until the very end (discuss pricing and budget early on). Once you send this, you've lost all your leverage. 14:50 to 16:48 - Ashland Closing Remarks Want to come to CMBXP (9/20 to 9/22)? Great, get your badge today! Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Bootstrap, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Danny Gutknecht who joined us in November during our roundtable event on Bootstrap. This episode outlines the Quest(ion) Stage of Bootstrap Entrepreneurship and includes so much amazing info on Danny's Essence Mining model. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what he has to say! Helpful Links! Meaning at Work by Danny Gutknecht Notes: 0:00 to 2:37 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Danny Gutknecht, Author of Meaning at Work 2:40 to 3:44 - Introduction of Topic - Question Stage  Struggle in entrepreneurship is important, it's helping you learn about what you really want to do 3:45 to 13:00 - Essence Mining Way to understand self and business Example - how siblings are different from each other Resonance - how trust is established through chemicals in the brain Early interest in self discovery and philosophy Personal journey with creating companies and finding personal fulfillment Created essence mining process from his work in recruiting and combining it with philosophies he'd been studying Essence Mining steps: Past  Where did you grow up, what did you enjoy doing as a child, what happened next. Examine narratives about how interests grew. How did those interests move to the next step in school, etc. Present  What am I doing now that I really care about? Where does time melt away? What am I doing when nothing matters anymore? Whatever that is, do more of it. Future We focus our attention on the tension When you mine your narrative, it helps you be present. If you perform this process regularly, you start learning things. You realize that nothing is ever settled, it's a constant learning process. 13:06 to 16:30 - Self Deception - Answer to Attendee Question Caps lock / Caps off technique: argument on paper or on computer, argue both sides (one side caps lock, one side caps off). Argue until the argument is done, come back to it when emotions aren't running as high.  Cultural ratcheting 16:31 to 19:20 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Bootstrap, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Bijoy Goswami who joined us in November during our roundtable event on Bootstrap. This episode outlines the You Stage of Bootstrap Entrepreneurship and includes so much amazing info on Bijoy's MRE model. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what he has to say! In other cool news, listen all the way through the episode for a special gift-away...  Helpful Links! Human Fabric by Bijoy Goswami MRE 6 Day Challenge Sarah Vela Interview with Bijoy Goswami  Notes: 0:00 to 1:01 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Bijoy Goswami, Founder of Bootstrap Austin 1:07 to 5:37 - You Stage from the Roundtable Event 5:40 to 29:30 - Interview with Bijoy Goswami 29:31 to 30:57 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Bootstrap, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Bijoy Goswami who joined us in November during our roundtable event on Bootstrap. You'll actually hear from him again in two weeks! This episode is the overview of the bootstrap business model and an outstanding overview of the other forms of business models out there. Let's hop in and hear what he has to say! 0:00 to 1:20 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Bijoy Goswami, Founder of Bootstrap Austin Link to Bijoy's Slides 1:21 to 4:12 - Musical Fugue and Human Fugue Definition of Fugue and Framework of Human Fugue Model Watch a Fugue! Four (4) Basic Houses of Human Fugue  Phenomena Rights  Resources Meaning Processes inside of houses to deal with each house Phenomena -- scientific methord Rights -- democracy // Produces laws Resources -- observe a problem, create a solution, sell to a customer // Produces business models Meaning 4:13 to 10:42 - Paths of Entrepreneurship Three different paths of entrepreneurship Craft Entrepreneurship Cookie cutter business - franchise Easy to enter businesses, hard to differentiate Present everywhere Funding-Driven VCs, Silicon Valley Investor is driving the whole story Invests in multiple endeavors expecting very few to succeed Creation of novel business models Most fail Hollywood Example Constrained by time, unconstrained in resources Bootstrap In-between these models Low cost, but not implementing a cookie cutter model Discovery of new business model, but using process of bootstrapping to discover the model Least understood because it's the least studied Term comes from Baron Munchausen pulling himself out of a swamp by his bootstraps Constrained in resources, unconstrained in time Austin examples - Tito's, Kendra Scott  10:43 to 13:15 - Steps in the Bootstrap Map You Stage - key action is discover // get to know yourself Question Stage - key action is awaken // embark on hero's journey Ideation Stage - key action is demo // create something Valley of Death Stage - key action is sell // find customers Growth Stage Rebootstrap, no model lasts forever 13:20 to 16:28 - Ashland Closing Remarks Book I'm reading - Originals by Adam Grant Tempered radicalism concept from book Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! Link to Bijoy's Slides If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Bootstrap, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Ashley Thompson, Managing Director at the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact, who joined us in August during our roundtable event on Fundraising. As you'll soon find out, she has so much to share about thought leadership and how to get yourself on the path toward that. Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what Ashley has to say! 0:00 to 1:15 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Ashley Thompson 1:20 to 2:34 - Introduction of Self and Topic How to Win Friends and Influence People - build authentic relationships. Win the hearts and minds of people through listening, humility, and real authenticity  2:35 to 3:33 - Qualities of Thought Leadership Authentic Truthful Based in real knowledge, awareness, and understanding Vehicle to build a base and your audience 3:34 to 4:52 - What is a Thought Leader Overprescribed today in who is called a thought leader Someone who has a keen sense of the scope in their area of focus Humble, aware of how much they have to learn in the space Someone who is driven to share knowledge (and often) Builds up a perspective and thoughts Takes years to achieve thought leader status 4:53 to 10:13 - How to Be on the Path Toward Thought Leadership Aligning where your passion meets your audience Tips! Get specific and narrow in focus Do your research (every day, day in and day out) Build your audience / know your audience Connecting with and networking with the experts in the space Get published and speak as much as you can Be conscious about social profiles Create lists (roll up stuff / boil stuff down) Be focused on the future Start thinking about your passion and your north star. 10:19 to 13:22 - Ashland Closing Remarks Awesome podcast episode - Sounds Good with Branden Harvey with guest Nate Snell Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. We're headed for Bootstrap, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Erica Ekwurzel, Founder and Owner of CivicAIM, who joined us in August during our roundtable event on Fundraising. As you'll soon find out, she has so much to share about how to get to know your donor and how to prospect (with specific examples!). Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what Erica has to say! 0:00 to 1:35 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Erica Ekwurzel 1:40 to 2:33 - Introduction of Self and Topic Founded CivicAIM - works with gift givers What do we think of when we think of "fundraising"? 2:34 to 3:46 - Why Do People Give? Because they're asked Because people that they trust ask them Because they believe in your cause Because they want to be recognized / because they want to be part of a larger purpose Tax advantages 3:47 to 6:18 - What Do Donors Expect and Want? We've all donated before and have experienced either a response from the organization we donated to or no response until they make another ask Think about how you'd want to be treated if you were the one making the donation Acknowledgement and accountability  Communication - share the narrative as well as the quantitative data. How has the donor contributed to that work? A good rule of thumb - 7 touches with a donor before the next ask. Touch can be a generic thank you or personalized.  Handwritten thank you goes so far! 6:19 to 7:18 - Doing Your Homework - Getting to Know Your Donor (Individual) 80% of fundraising is doing your homework, it's not the ask. 10% is about the ask. Know who your donors are and what motivates them. Position yourself to know this information and when it's the right time to ask them How can you do this? Ask your current donors (one-time or veteran) what it was that brought them in to make a donation to the organization. Ask why they're sticking with you. 7:19 to 10:08 - Finding Grantmakers and Organizations Regional Foundation Library (if you're in Austin) Database that's open to the community Clearinghouse for all sorts of grantmakers (corporation, foundations, etc) After you have your list from this search, dig in a bit deeper and make sure it's a fit Pull the organization's 990 and look at what organizations they gave to, what type of projects they funded, and the amount of funding given GuideStar has 990s available Who serves on their board?  Ask your donors or board if they have any connections to the organization's board For organizations that don't have a website or annual report, the 990 is a great way to learn about their application process 10:10 to 10:36 - Always Be Authentic When you're fundraising, always be yourself! Be proud of what you're representing. You aren't begging, you're asking donors to contribute to a larger cause. 10:38 to 11:03 - Be Quiet and Listen After you give your intro, be quiet and listen to prospective donors See what their interests and concerns are Be open to that! They might have criticisms and thoughts that are valuable to making a better organization 11:04 to 11:41 - Don't be Discouraged After a "No" Sometimes it's the timing or it just wasn't in alignment A "no" is only a "no" today, things can change tomorrow 11:46 to 15:16 - Ashland Closing Remarks Awesome podcast episode - How I Built This with Nolan Bushnell Roll the dice on new opportunities! Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. Just one more on Fundraising, then we switch to Bootstrap, stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Aubrey Wilkerson, Executive Director of Out Youth, who joined us in August during our roundtable event on Fundraising. As you'll soon find out, he has so much to share about revenue streams and how to play to your strengths for funding sources. Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what Aubrey has to say! 0:00 to 3:41 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Aubrey Wilkerson 3:46 to 4:52 - Introduction of Self and Topic Started at UT, raising money for super computers Executive Director of Out Youth Board member for The Telling Project Board member for the Austin Tennis Club Fundraiser for over 10 years 4:53 to 7:10 - Sources of Funding Grants Researching and finding grantors Writing Letter of Intent  Writing Grant Interviews / Site Visits Executing the Grant Reporting and Deliverables Corporate Gifts Individual Giving // Employee Giving Find Prospective Funders Meeting  Emailing / Direct Mailing  UT model was 12 contacts a year with only one ask a year for money Event Fundraising (Gala, Luncheons, etc) Each category has a lot of work associated with them Think about your capacity and how much you can take on and execute when thinking about diversifying your revenue streams (and whether or not you can) 7:11 to 8:23 - Should You Diversify Your Funding Streams? Depends! It depends where you are with the project and much more Out Youth annually reviews its revenue streams to see how to better diversify for coming years If all your funding is from one source (all your eggs are in one basket), you better watch that basket closely 8:24 to 9:49 - Downside to Isolated Funding Streams Individual Giving Responsive to things outside your control (like the economy, election cycles) Grants High reward Grantors can change funding models and not renew the full grant, might mean releasing employees if the grant is lost 9:50 to 11:00 - Diversified Revenue Streams as Future Goal  At some point, the goal should be to have diversified income streams Start with your best and natural fits first, the lowest hanging fruit first Have future goals for improvement in areas that aren't your speciality 11:01 to 11:46 - Making a Case for Supporting the Arts Learn how to message the importance of investing in all forms of art 11:47 to 13:07 - Beyonce Story! Included because it's heart warming and lovely! 13:11 to 15:07 - What Aubrey Learned from Years in Fundraising The value of stewardship and building a relationship with donors Fundraising jobs at first are technical, it wasn't till he was actually asking for money that he learned how it all worked together If someone is actually connected to the project, asking money for it is easier 15:08 to 16:28 - Donor Circles / Donor Societies How they work Host a low impact event (wine and cheese) that's an update about the organization or project and then don't ask for money 16:32 to 17:38 - Ashland Closing Remarks Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Fundraising, stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager at the City of Austin Economic Development Department, who joined us in August during our roundtable event on Fundraising. As you'll soon find out, she has so much to share about how to be a better collaborator. Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what Meghan has to say! 0:00 to 1:06 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Meghan Wells 1:10 to 1:49 - Introduction of Topic (Public / Private Partnerships) Public sector = government Private sector = community members that want to partner 1:50 to 3:44 - Be Authentic Tell your authentic story Be committed to making good work and to your craft Be invested in yourself Make good work, then get it out into the world Document it - take pictures, record things, build a portfolio, create a budget history, list of references (partners / clients / funders / collaborators) Build a world 3:45 to 4:53 - Partnership is an Art, Not a Science This is one way to do it, there are others. Forge your own path. Talk to someone who has already done it, find a mentor Fiscal sponsor - "big brother" entity to give feedback, best practices City of Austin staff is a resource 4:54 to 5:26 - Know What Your Goal Is What is your goal? How will support help you reach your goal? What will your project or work contribute back to the funder?  How will you provide a public benefit? Do your thing 5:27 to 6:12 - Work Within Established Funding Frameworks Know the deadline Start WAY before the deadline Read the guidelines (make sure you understand them) 6:13 to 8:46 - Build Relationships Build trust, help make them understand that their investment in you is a smart one Half of this is luck (and timing) Example about how outreach can turn into more and build a relationship Don't be shy, share your information Ways to network Just start talking to people 8:48 to 9:16 - Get Feedback Ask for critique Helps your work improve 9:17 to 10:00 - Think Like a Business Figure out a long-term plan and transfer it into a business plan You need to make money Think about how your income and expenses are part of the picture Small Business Program at City of Austin has resources 10:01 to 10:43 - Don't Be Afraid of Testing Your Assumptions Reshaping your identity and exploring new areas of creative work is healthy, but don't have too many that you aren't focused Keep everything under an umbrella, but taking risks is good Funders like innovation, think about that in the context of your work 10:44 to 11:25 - Biggest Piece of Advice Plan ahead Start Early Ask a lot of questions Don't give up, if at first you don't succeed, try again Timing can help you or hurt you Build relationships 11:30 to 16:36 - Ashland Closing Remarks The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Fundraising, stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Sally Blue, fundraising coach and consultant, who joined us in August during our roundtable event on Fundraising. As you'll soon find out, she has so much to share about how your vision should be what's driving your fundraising. Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what Sally has to say! 0:00 to 1:39 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Sally Blue 1:43 to 2:44 - Introduction of Self Consultant and Coach Association of Fundraising Professionals (link to Austin chapter) 2:45 to 6:12 - Misson, Vision, and Your Why (and how it connects to fundraising) Your mission and vision should be the basis of your fundraising, should be the heart of what you're doing Be clear on your mission / vision Be sure your board knows them too! Mission = what you do everyday, day to day activity of your organization. Vision = big picture, where are you going. How is the world different because you exist? This piece is fundamental to your fundraising. Makes people want to be involved with and a part of what you're doing Fundraising should never be about begging. It's your opportunity to share something you're passionate about. Why - where you can build in some of your more personal pieces. Knowing what they are helps you know when to say no. 6:13 to 6:56 - Saying "No" Having clarity around your why, mission, and vision will help you when you need to say "no" Sometimes you have to walk away from money and opportunities Learning to say no comes from seeing when an opportunity isn't in alignment with your vision, mission, why 6:57 to 8:36 - Talking About Money We all have a hard time talking about and asking people for money It's important to remember that it's hard for anyone to talk about this when asking for money Don't make assumptions or project your views about money onto your prospective donor Make sure your prospective donor is a match for your mission / vision  Decide if you want to live in scarcity or abundance 8:37 to 10:55 - Traps You Can Fall Into When You Lose Sight of your Mission and Vision in Your Messaging Becomes very easy to lead with the need i.e. we need costumes, roof is caving in, etc. This is fine for a little while, but causes fatigue relatively quickly Causes anxiety and tension with your donors Lead with vision / not need, helps donors be invested and not transactional "Nobody wants to give money away, they want to invest in important causes" 11:00 to 14:31 - Ashland Closing Remarks "Get Rich or Die Vlogging: The Sad Economics of Internet Fame" by Gaby Dunn Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More on Fundraising, stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Kyle Banahan, Brand Manager for SkinnyPop Popcorn at Amplify Snack Brands, who joined us in June during our roundtable event on Branding. As you'll soon find out, he has so much to share about positioning along with the other p's. Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what Kyle has to say! 0:00 to 2:28 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro o Banahan 2:32 to 3:44 - Introduction of Self and Topic (Differentiating in a Crowded Market) Former Brand Manager for Lean Cuisine and Hot Pockets 3:45 to 5:47 - 4 P's of Differentiating - Low Hanging Fruit Attended SXSW Panel "Why Marketing Hasn't Changed in 10,000 Years" and was reminded of fundamentals 4 P's Product - change the product slightly. Example - a smaller popcorn (smaller kernel) Price - be less expensive Packaging - logo change or packaging Promotion - market in a different medium than competitors Short-term change as it's short-term value from consumers The 4 P's are low hanging fruit 5:50 to 9:26 - True Path to Differentiation - Positioning  Define positioning and how you create value for consumers, that is going to be the way that you actually differentiate Positioning is the what. What is your brand? Positioning is the answer to this question: What does my brand have that consumers value that the competition can't deliver? You will never differentiate on a long-term basis if you can't answer this question Example with Bounty paper towels (**disclaimer - Kyle made up this positioning statement**) To the person cleaning up the spill, Bounty is the paper towel that is the most absorbent.  Differentiation here is "most absorbent" Every piece of communication will reinforce their positioning of "most absorbent." Use positioning to inform 4 P's Every brand uses positioning as a framework to launch from 9:27 to 10:45 - After Positioning Comes Personality Further differentiation comes from personality Example with Brawny and Bounty Brawny might be adventurous and sexy Bounty might be family friendly, incorporate family friendly designs and partner with Despicable Me Personality communicates positioning 10:47 to 16:07 - Ashland Closing Remarks Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. Get ready for Fundraising, stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features James Lanyon, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at T3, who joined us in June during our roundtable event on Branding. As you'll soon find out, he is a fount of knowledge on all things sales AND designing products for your audience. Because there's so much magic in this episode - let's hop in and hear what James has to say! 0:00 to 3:46 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of James Lanyon 3:51 to 6:53 - Introduction of Self and Topic (Designing for Sales) Despite all the case studies and business books you read, the truth in product and service creation that generates more demand is really more fundamental and gets down to two key realities. Personal story about graduate program Background in sales over 18 years Opportunity to control your own destiny from sales 6:54 to 7:48 - Where You Need to Focus Pitch Product - does the product speak for itself and have value Tendency is to err more toward one than the other Spend too much time noodling what you'll put out there 7:49 to 8:53 - CustomerCentric Selling CustomerCentric Selling  Sales isn't a sin Most really great salespeople are more like therapists and consultants Innate ability to get people to lower their guard and talk about real issues 8:54 to 9:32 - Three (3) Need States Someone Will Transact With You For Ultimately a person or company is going to give you money for one of three reasons: I need to achieve a goal, get from Point A to Point B Solve a problem, got stuck somewhere along the way Satisfy a need, I have a feeling Point B is out there, but I don't know how to get there 9:33 to 12:37 - Don't Stop at the Sale, Create the Product Sales and product creation are co-conspirators Create a feedback loop with the honest conversations you have with clients and customers to create opportunities for business You wear all of the hats as a business owner, but the two that should be worn at the same time are sales person and product creator Don't just use it to hone your pitch, use it to hone and create your product 12:38 to 14:07 - Pain Scale Pain scale like you'd see at the doctor's office with a series of faces from 1 to 10 to showcase pain Solution in search of a problem - when something is created that isn't a pain point for people Most issues on the far right side of the scale (where they're hurting) aren't being addressed and that's what people need and will pay for 14:08 to 15:00 - Test and Learn Processes Instead of responding immediately to a good idea and shifting your business model and overhauling your website, send a test email to say 25 of the 500 people in your database with the new idea you have. Keep repeating until you get 25 "no, I have no interest in this" and then check it off and move on. 15:01 to 17:16 - Lean Business Model Canvas Most start-ups are forced to do the exercise (if they get any funding) Several options for the Lean Business Model Canvas: Link to Lean Business Model Canvas on Canvanizer , Link to LEANSTACK site, or do a google image search Important for any business owner or entrepreneur to complete, not just start-ups seeking funding The problem doesn't have to be profound, but it has to be problematic in some sense for it to be a solution  You can write it over and over again, that's how businesses change over time One of the greatest assets you can have is to create a metaphor: I'm the this of that 17:20 to 19:07 - Ashland Closing Remarks Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook) Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. Get ready for one more on Branding then we move to Fundraising, stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business

In this episode WLPWR and Brian Onrea speak with record producer Donnie Scantz. Donnie is two time Grammy Nominated, and has an incredible discography. Donnie speaks on the importance of education, adding professional value, and providing undeniable service. “Make yourself useful”, he states, as one of the industries most sought out producer collaborator, Donnie gave our listeners some priceless advice and wisdom. He shouts out his frequent collaborators Jahi Sundance, Jamal Knox,and Luke Austin. other mentions are Sesac, SAE Atlanta, Grammy Pro, The Atlanta Grammy Chapter, Dave Cobb, and Butch Walker.