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In this final episode of Season Two, join Inspiring Travel's Sales Manager, Tom – affectionately known as ‘Mr Maldives' – as we look back over the 50th anniversary of the brand, explore the future of luxury travel, and dive deep into Tom's favourite destinations. Over the past year, we've explored the world – from the frozen north to the remote outback – and been joined by celebrities, special guests, and travel experts from across our partner brands: Regent, Rainbow, and Spectate. We'll be back for Season Three later in 2025 – why not join the conversation on social media and let us know where you'd love us to cover next? And remember, our dedicated team are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure – wherever in the world is calling your name.   Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco   TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo   Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Nouveau Native | Forever | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Join Travel Specialist, Kerry, from our responsible travel brand, Rainbow, as she journeys from the coffee fields of Colombia to the coastlines of Costa Rica. Discover where to stay for an Encanto-style experience in Colombia, explore the hidden gems of Panama, and uncover the jewel in Costa Rica's crown. Kerry shares her must-try activities, handpicked accommodations, and foodie highlights across these incredible countries — along with her top travel tips. Rainbow are experts in responsible, immersive travel across Africa, Latin America, and Madagascar.   To discover any of these destinations and so much more, check out our 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco  - rainbowtoursuk TikTok: @inspiringtravelco - @RainbowtoursUK Facebook: InspiringTravelCo - RainbowToursUK   Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Ruben Ramos | Paseando Por Vedado | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty

Join one of the most well-travelled members of our team for an ultra-luxurious escape to the iconic desert city of Dubai. Natalie, our Head of Business Development & Client Partnerships, has just returned from hosting Spectate clients at the Dubai World Cup – the world's most expensive horse race. From meeting legends of the sport to sipping sunset drinks at sea, she brings us up to date on her adventures before diving into just a few of the incredible experiences this diverse destination has to offer.   To discover any of these destinations and so much more, check out our 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC.   Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo   Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Sands of Sound | Noor | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Join Travel Specialist, Jim, from our off-the-beaten-track travel brand, Regent, on a journey to the world's frozen frontiers. Starting from the most remote inhabited outpost of the North, embark on an expedition to the Arctic: discover the best spots to see the northern lights and learn how to explore one of the wildest places on the planet. Regent are experts in the unusual, crafting personalised tours to unique destinations and remote regions across the globe.   To discover any of these destinations and so much more, check out our 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco @regentholidays TikTok: @inspiringtravelco @regentholidays Facebook: InspiringTravelCo RegentHolidays   Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Hawksilver | Just Look At The Stars | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

In this Inspiring Editions episode, we're joined by renowned historian, author, and broadcaster, Lucy Worsley OBE. Known for bringing history to life through her fascinating storytelling, Lucy takes us on a journey through time and uncovers how history continues to shape the way we travel today. From grand palaces and historic homes to the intriguing literary worlds of Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lucy shares her insights on the most inspiring historical and literary destinations, the joys of immersive travel, and the stories hidden in the places we visit.   Discover More Lucy is a podcast host, the author of several books, and a television presenter. She is an Ambassador for Historic Royal Palaces and can be found sharing her thoughts here.   Join the Conversation! Whether you're a history enthusiast, a book lover, or simply curious about the places that shaped our world, this episode is packed with inspiration for your next adventure! Follow Inspiring Travel on Instagram and let us know which historical or literary destination is on your bucket list.   More Travel Inspiration Find Inspiring Travel across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next.    Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo   Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Artmuz | Unplugged Fantasy | courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty

In this feature-length episode, we're journeying the length and breadth of Australia, with partners from Luxury Lodges of Australia. Guided by the group's Executive Chair, Penny, we travel across Tasmania's dramatic landscapes with Saffire, venture deep into the heart of the Northern Outback at Mt Mulligan Lodge, and savour world-class cuisine at Lake House & Dairy Flat Lodge. At Bullo River Station, we also discover how these extraordinary lodges are preserving the land for future generations. Along the way, we'll learn why staying in lodges is one of the best ways to uncover the true spirit of this vast and varied continent, try out some of the incredible experiences, and indulge in delicious food – all while embracing their shared passion for purpose and positive impact.   To discover any of our inspiring destinations and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Power of Life | The Vortex | courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

In the second chapter of this special, two-part edition of the Inspiring Travel Podcast, we're heading back to the cricket stadium with Mike Gatting OBE. Joined by Jimmy, the head of our sports travel brand, Spectate, we hear more of Mike's fascinating, behind-the-scenes stories from his time leading the England Cricket Team, and discover how you can experience the Ashes in Australia yourself. If you're inspired to join Mike on tour, check out Spectate's Official Licensed 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Tours.   Join the Conversation! If you love sport and travel, this episode is for you! Follow Spectate on Instagram and let know which sporting event is on your bucket list.   More Travel Inspiration Find Inspiring Travel across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next.  Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo   Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: The Vortex | We Go Forward | courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty

In the first chapter of this special, two-part edition of the Inspiring Travel Podcast, we're diving into the thrilling world of luxury sports travel with a true cricketing icon: Mike Gatting OBE. Joined by Jimmy, the head of our sports travel brand, Spectate, we explore how cricket and travel go hand in hand – from legendary stadiums to unforgettable moments on tour. Mike shares fascinating stories from his time captaining the England team, the best destinations for cricket fans, and how experiencing live sport can elevate any adventure. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the game or simply love the idea of combining sport with unique travel experiences, this episode is packed with insights, nostalgia and inspiration – and we'll be back in chapter two to continue the conversation!   If you're inspired to join Mike on tour, check out Spectate's Official Licensed 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Tours. Join the Conversation! If you love sport and travel, this episode is for you! Follow Spectate on Instagram and let know which sporting event is on your bucket list. More Travel Inspiration Find Inspiring Travel across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next.  Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: The Vortex | We Go Forward | courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty

Over the past six weeks, the Inspiring Travel Podcast has explored some of the most exclusive and luxurious resorts on the island, from icons of hospitality to hotels that are changing the face of Barbados. In this final episode of our Barbados series, discover another way to experience the Caribbean in unparalleled seclusion at the gorgeous Godings Beach House: a private, five-bedroom, luxury villa on the beautiful West Coast. The villa's Private Chef, Dale, shares his mouth-watering menus and insider secrets on how to recreate Bajan flavours at home. Next, House Butler, Bovell, explains what goes into providing a personalised experience for villa guests, as well as techniques for making the perfect rum punch. To discover Barbados and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo   The Barbados Takeover series has been supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and Virgin Atlantic; discover the best way to travel to Barbados in Virgin's ultra-comfortable Upper Class. Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: JG / The Sand is Calling / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

The south coast of Barbados has not traditionally been known for ultra-exclusive beach getaways, but one standout resort has elevated the luxury hospitality experience in this part of the island. For this episode, we stayed at O2 Beach Club and Spa – one of Barbados' newer hotels – and discovered what makes this spot truly unique on an island renowned for its showstopping properties. General Manager, Christopher, begins by explaining how the hotel creates an ultra-luxurious, all-inclusive experience for guests with opportunities for both amazing activities and all-out indulgence. Next, Sales Manager, Tricia, shares her top tips on how to make the most of your time at O2 Beach Club – whether in your room, at the ocean-facing spa, or dining at one of the hotel's many restaurants. In this special series of podcasts, we'll be bringing you episodes directly from Barbados, joined by key partners and well-known faces on the island, so you can immerse yourself in Bajan life and get inspired for your next escape. To discover Barbados and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo The Barbados Takeover series has been supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and Virgin Atlantic; discover the best way to travel to Barbados in Virgin's ultra-comfortable Upper Class. Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: JG / The Sand is Calling / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Since the 1940s, Fairmont Royal Pavilion has been a haven on Barbados' iconic West Coast, and in this episode, we meet a few of the people that ensure this legacy of luxury is upheld. First, we spoke with General Manager, Jean-Cristophe, who is renowned in the luxury travel world and has been a fixture of Fairmont Royal Pavilion for several years. We then dined with Chef Jenelle who has elevated the experience at the beachfront Taboras restaurant to a fine art, blending traditional Bajan flavours with modern techniques. Finally, Director of Rooms, Michael, describes his journey to overseeing the teams who work together to make the magic happen. In this special series of podcasts, we'll be bringing you episodes directly from Barbados, joined by key partners and well-known faces on the island, so you can immerse yourself in Bajan life and get inspired for your next escape. To discover Barbados and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo   The Barbados Takeover series has been supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and Virgin Atlantic; discover the best way to travel to Barbados in Virgin's ultra-comfortable Upper Class. Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: JG / The Sand is Calling / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty

The family-owned Coral Reef Club has become a favourite of the luxury hospitality scene in Barbados, and for this episode, we met with some of the people who work and live in the hotel. Owner, Mark, grew up in the idyllic surrounds of the Coral Reef Club alongside his family, and reveals the fascinating heritage of one of the island's longest established luxury resorts. Next, Head Chef, Hance, shares his kitchen secrets and we discover how he ensures the dining experience is second to none, however you decide to indulge while staying there. Finally, Karimah, the Rooms Division Manager, has become a familiar face at the resort – she shares how you can make the most of your time at Coral Reef Club.   In this special series of podcasts, we'll be bringing you episodes directly from Barbados, joined by key partners and well-known faces on the island, so you can immerse yourself in Bajan life and get inspired for your next escape. To discover Barbados and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo X: @ITCTravel The Barbados Takeover series has been supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and Virgin Atlantic; discover the best way to travel to Barbados in Virgin's ultra-comfortable Upper Class. Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: JG / The Sand is Calling / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

The Sandpiper has been a fixture of the luxury hospitality scene in Barbados for over fifty years, and is one of our Inspiring Travel favourites! So, for this episode, we visited this beautiful spot to meet some of the people who make this resort so special. General Manager, Ken, has been leading the team at The Sandpiper for the past few years, and shares his experience joining this family-run resort, along with some of his favourite features of the hotel. Personal Concierge, Wyatt, has become a familiar face with the guests at The Sandpiper, and, alongside looking after the top suites at the hotel he has created something very special for guests to experience. Finally we sat down with Harold; the creator and iconic face of Harold's Bar, and the maker of (apparently) the best rum punch in Barbados. In this special series of podcasts, we'll be bringing you episodes directly from Barbados, joined by key partners and iconic names, so you can immerse yourself in island life and inspire your next escape. To discover Barbados and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo X: @ITCTravel The Barbados Takeover series has been supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and Virgin Atlantic – Discover the best way to travel to Barbados in Virgin's iconic Upper Class. Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: JG / The Sand is Calling / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Here at Inspiring Travel, we're proud to be Barbados experts, with 50 years' experience of creating tailor-made luxury escapes to this iconic Caribbean island. So, what better way to mark our 50th anniversary than by travelling back to where it all began and being guided around the island by our Barbados Destination Manager, Kerin. In this special series of podcasts, we'll be bringing you episodes directly from Barbados, joined by friends and well-known faces on the island, so you can immerse yourself in Bajan life and be inspired for your next escape. To discover Barbados and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo X: @ITCTravel The Barbados Takeover series has been supported by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and Virgin Atlantic; discover the best way to travel to Barbados in Virgin's ultra-comfortable Upper Class. Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: JG / The Sand is Calling / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Join Travel Specialist, Noemi, from our sister brand, Regent, on a journey across Southeast Asia and the Far East. Discover the best night markets in Taipei, meet a samurai in Japan, and attend the biggest festival in the Philippines! Regent are experts in off-the-beaten-track escapes – join them on the path less travelled to find your next big adventure. To discover any of these destinations and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC.   Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo   Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Gathering Chi / Michael Maina / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Are you dreaming of escaping the cold this festive season? Join our Travel Specialists, Seb and Clare, to discover the best ways to celebrate the festive season in the sun. From Santa in St Lucia to New Year's Eve in the Maldives, Seb and Clare share their expertise to help you make the most of your seasonal escape. Bringing years of experience to the podcast, they also reveal their top tips for travel at any time of the year. To discover any of these destinations and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: Those Dreaded Gnats / Jungle Bells / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Join our Travel Specialist, Samantha, to discover the world's best destinations for your next family holiday. From family-friendly resorts in the Caribbean to short-haul gems across Europe; Samantha brings years of travel experience to the podcast, sharing her top tips for holidaying with children of all ages, as well as how to make your luxury family holiday not only stress-free, but also memorable! To discover any of these destinations and so much more, check out our new 50th Anniversary Collection, where you'll find our top 50 travel experiences from around the world – one for every year of ITC. Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next. Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo X: @ITCTravel Music: Jakob Ahlbom / Sense of Space / courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: DM / Light / courtesy of courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

We're part of something bigger. Inspiring Travel is one of several specialist brands in the ITC group, and as part of our 50th anniversary, we've been proud to introduce you to some of our sister brands on this podcast. So, in this episode, we're bringing you another one! Discover wonderous wildlife and cultural icons with Rainbow Tours. In this episode, we're exploring alternative Africa, from Malawi to Uganda. Join us as we dive into lakes, trek through rainforests, discover iconic and unexpected wildlife, and share the best ways to visit these natural havens sustainably and responsibly.   With nearly 40 years of combined experience between them, Shelley and Craig are two of Rainbow's Africa experts, and in this episode, they share their experiences in the region's lesser-known destinations to help you discover your next wild adventure.   Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated team of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next.    Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo X: @ITCTravel Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: SPD | Matamando | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

From the banks of the Zambezi River to Victoria Falls – with a safari in Hwange National Park in between – our Travel Expert, Cheryl, planned a life-changing holiday for Inspiring Travel's Business Development Director, Di. In this episode, they both share their incredible experiences in Zimbabwe – one of Africa's most spectacular luxury touring holiday destinations. Product & Travel Specialist, Cheryl, has over thirty years of experience in the travel industry, and has visited Africa more times than she can count! When Di approached Cheryl about planning this trip-of-a-lifetime for her family, they created a holiday filled with extraordinary experiences that surpassed Di's wildest expectations. * Please accept our apologies for the sound issues at the start of this episode – we had a few technical quirks! Find us across social media for more travel inspiration. Check out some of our top offers, and remember, our dedicated teams of Travel Specialists are here to help you start planning your next tailor-made adventure, wherever you want to explore next.  Inspiring Travel Website Instagram: inspiringtravelco TikTok: @inspiringtravelco Facebook: InspiringTravelCo X: @ITCTravel Music: Jakob Ahlbom | Sense of Space | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty  Music: David Keen | Serengeti Plains | courtesy of Triple Scoop Music by Getty 

Quick note - be sure to listen to the end, we've got a live, acoustic performance by this week's guest that will rock your world!Ali Handal grew up loving music but packed up her guitar and dreams of becoming a professional musician in order to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology. Eventually, though, music called her home.She spent years mastering her craft, becoming a lead-guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, and entrepreneur, eventually co-founding Triple Scoop Music which helps artists license their projects. Ali has also released three albums, toured across four continents, and worked with artists such Neil Young, Janet Jackson, and Paul Williams. Her training book, Guitar for Girls, was written to help students at all levels gain the self-confidence needed to master new challenges so they don't settle for less.And, a little more than three years ago, she was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer.In this episode, we dive deep into her remarkable journey from student of human behavior to student and eventually teacher of music, performer extraordinaire, successful entrepreneur, author, then patient and wholehearted embracer of live as it comes.In This Episode, You'll Learn:The multiple streams of income Ali can leverage which allow her to pursue an authentic career as an artist.Why performing for free can be a valuable experience and expose opportunities.Alternatives for starving artists to earn a living while developing their craft.How intentional practice can improve weak areas.Why her diagnosis of a rare form of incurable Lymphoma has not stopped her thriving career and pursuit of goals in life.Tips to stick with your passion while you suck.Mentioned in This Episode:Connect with Ali: AliHandal.com | YouTubeGuitar for Girls by Ali HandalGutsy Girl by Caroline Paul"Not a Pretty Girl" by Ani Difranco

In this final episode of Season 1 of Converge Podcast, Dane Sanders gives an update on what’s been happening the last few months with the podcast and shares what’s coming in Season 2. This behind-the-scenes look will bring you up to speed on all the exciting things happening with Converge, our new home on the web and what’s coming later this year. Links Mentioned on the Show The new home of Converge Podcast: Fastermind.co Our annual event for creative entrepreneurs: GO Summit Jumpstart your daily writing habit: WeaveWriter Dane’s first two books: FastTrack Photographer Business coaching: Fastermind Coaching Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 060 Season 1 Finale appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane Sanders is joined by business strategist, Tara Gentile, to explore how to create products that sell. They address questions to consider and common mistakes to avoid when building out your big idea. Some of the topics covered: How to create a product people actually want to buy. How to package your product in a way that makes sense to others. The best, first step in marketing. Common mistakes and assumptions to avoid when creating products. Tara Gentile Tara is the creator of Quiet Power Strategy and the founder of CoCommercial, a company specializing in hands-on business training for idea-driven entrepreneurs. She s passionate about helping people with smart ideas make more money, reach new audiences, and live life with ease. Tara is the author of The Art of Earning, Quiet Power Strategy, and The Observation Engine. Tara s work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Design Sponge, and in the New York Times bestselling book The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau. She s a regular instructor on CreativeLive and speaks on entrepreneurship, money, and marketing all over the world. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to sharpen their business skills so they can maximize their market. Come be a part of this year s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Links Mentioned on the Show Tara s latest mini ebook: The Observation Engine Tara s books Steps for Creating a Product That Resonates QuietPowerStrategy Taragentile.com Follow Tara on Twitter @taragentile Find her on Facebook Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 059 How to Create Products That Sell with Tara Gentile appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane is joined by Charla Avery, photographer and GoBe Collective community member, to talk about how she quit her day job to pursue photography full-time. Some of the topics covered: How mindset is more important than circumstances. The catalyst that led to her making the jump to quit her day job and pursue photography full-time. The elements many creatives forget that are required to run a successful business. Charla Avery Charla recently left the classroom to pursue full time entrepreneurship as a Wedding & Portrait photographer and the boss lady at Studio CC&D. She is passionate about coffee, making dreams come true and punching fear in the face. When she is not behind the camera or in front of her computer, she can be found traveling the world with her journals and a good book. Got a crazy idea? She ll be the first to tell you it s not crazy and will be by your side cheering you on. Episode Sponsor: GO Summit is our annual live training event in beautiful Southern California. Join us this January to get the business training you need for you and your business to thrive in 2016. Links Mentioned on the Show Follow Charla: Instagram: @charlablue Twitter: @charlablue Charla Blue Photography Studio CC&D GO Summit 2016 Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 058 Quitting Your Day Job with Charla Avery appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Radio legend Jay Allison joins Dane Sanders to talk public radio, new public radio and ways Jay and others are working to bridge the two in new ways. Some of the topics covered: How Jay first entered the world of public radio. How radio has evolved from transmitters to internet broadcast and the differences. Transom and its role in bridging public radio and the online community. Jay Allison Jay Allison is an independent journalist and leader in public broadcasting. He produces The Moth Radio Hour and has created dozens of documentary programs and series. Over the past 35 years, he has been a frequent contributor to NPR news programs and This American Life, and is is a six-time Peabody Award winner. He hosted and produced This I Believe on NPR and co-edited the bestselling companion books. He is founder of the public media websites, Transom.org and the Public Radio Exchange (prx.org), and of WCAI, the public radio station on Cape Cod where Allison lives with his family. Episode Sponsor: GoBe Collective brings inspiration, training and accountability to creative entrepreneurs serious about thriving in business. Links Mentioned on the Show Radiotopia (part of PRX The Association of Independents In Radio (AIR) Transom Third Coast Festival How Sound Podcast Gimlet Media Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 057 New Public Radio with Jay Allison appeared first on Fastermind.co.

In episode #18 of the Music Marketing Manifesto Podcast Ali Handal, co-founder of Triple Scoop Music, joins us to offer insight into the world of music licensing. Triple Scoop Music is a boutique music licensing company that focuses on serving photographers, filmmakers, and leading brands worldwide. Ali gives us an insider’s perspective on how music […] The post Your Guide To Music Licensing – Podcast Episode # 18 appeared first on Music Marketing Manifesto.

Kohl Crecelius joins Dane Sanders to talk about making social change with your business. Kohl is the CEO and Co-founder of Krochet Kids intl. is a non-profit lifestyle brand employing nearly 300 people globally. They are reimagining the global apparel industry by providing an unrivaled level of transparency to our products each piece is hand-signed by the person who made it. Some of the topics covered: The purpose behind Krochet Kids. The importance of starting with a great product. Measuring social impact. How to start a non-profit or socially conscious business. Kohl Crecelius Kohl Crecelius and his team of close friends are on a mission to revolutionize what it means to do business and to do good. As the CEO & Co-founder of the non-profit lifestyle brand Krochet Kids intl., his passions drive him to connect people around the world through great product. Hats, accessories, and apparel are made in developing countries and hand-signed by the person who made them. In this way, supporters of KK intl. can know who and how they are helping by visiting the organization s website. This is empowerment. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the creative, independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show Krochet Kids Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 056 Starting a Socially Conscious Business with Kohl Crecelius appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane Sanders is joined by podcaster and storyteller, Steve Pratt. Steve is part of the team that created Slack Variety Pack, the first podcast from a company that s purely audience-focused. Some of the topics covered: Steve s passion for storytelling. The exciting 2nd wave resurgence of podcasting. Branded entertainment podcasts. Launching your art, not just talking about it. Learn by doing. Steve Pratt Steve Pratt is fascinated by what grabs people’s attention and what keeps people’s attention. He loves experimenting with new ways of telling stories, reaching and engaging people, and creating big audiences. He spent ten years in TV and ten years running a digital music service at Canada s public broadcaster called CBC Radio 3 (where he helped create one of the world s first legal music podcasts). Today, he is one of the founders at Pacific Content, a company with a unique specialty: creating shareable, branded entertainment podcasts like the Slack Variety Pack. Episode Sponsor: GoBe Collective brings inspiration, training and accountability to creative entrepreneurs serious about thriving in business. Links Mentioned on the Show Follow Steve @steveprattca Pacific Content Slack Slack Variety Pack Serial Podcast Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 055 Learn By Doing with Steve Pratt appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Designer Sarah Armstrong joins Dane to talk about the process of building her business, the challenges of being an entrepreneur and how to leverage opportunity with talent. Some of the Topics Covered: How to connect an eclectic set of deliverables into a career. Building strong client relationships. The challenges of standing out in our creative entrepreneur economy. Sarah Armstrong Sarah Armstrong is a designer meets organizer who manages to wield the powers of both sides of her brain, usually for the greater good. A Northern-Nevada native, she transplanted to Orange County in 2010 in search of humidity and sunshine. Special skills include: Laughing inordinately loud, convincing non-creatives that they too are creative, and being a guide-human to her blind dog, Träger. In addition to running A Name Brand Co creative agency, Sarah also started up Batch – a creative co-working space in downtown Santa Ana that is, obviously, awesome. Smart and witty to the core; only fill this machine with high grade caffeine. For optimal results, avoid applying gluten. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the creative, independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show: Follow Sarah on Twitter: @OohSarahcuda Sarah s Personal Instagram @OohSarahcuda ANBCO on Instagram @anbco Batch on Instagram @batch_dtsa anamebrand.co is the agency site. Happy to point out the awesome poster we re currently selling on there as well. batchdtsa.com is currently being redone to match the new space, but it s something! Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 054 Opportunity, Talent and Business with Sarah Armstrong appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Author, PR expert and entrepreneur, Rachel Hofstetter joins Dane to talk about developing successful marketing relationships by connecting people and ideas through story. Some of the topics covered: What is story and how do you use it to market your business. What is PR. The “Give. Give. Get” mentality and the significant impact it can make in your business. Rachel Hofstetter For years, Rachel Hofstetter was paid to eat and drink as the food editor at O, the Oprah Magazine. But besides the copious amounts of chocolate and cheese, her favorite part of the job was talking with up-and-coming food entrepreneurs. Their stories led to her best-selling book Cooking Up a Business (Penguin), an insider guide to the world of food startups. As she wrote the book, Rachel picked up the entrepreneurial itch (it’s contagious!), and took the opportunity to focus on her true passion: connecting people in unique and creative ways. She’s now the co-founder of guesterly, a software platform that enables anyone to create a custom who s who guide for events and groups, and PR School, which helps makers and creators get the word out about their brands and connect directly with editors and writers. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to take what they make to market and maximize their market. Come be a part of this year’s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the creative, independent entrepreneur. GoBe Collective brings inspiration, training and accountability to creative entrepreneurs serious about thriving in business. Links Mentioned on the Show Follow Rachel @rachelhoffy on Twitter and on Instagram PR School guesterly Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today’s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 053 Developing Successful Marketing Relationships with Rachel Hofstetter appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane Sanders is joined by author, entrepreneur and founder of SideHustleNation.com, Nick Loper. Some of the topics covered: How to diversify risk by starting a business on the side while you keep your day job. How Nick finally left the corporate world for a career in several part-time businesses. A variety of outcomes for side hustling. Nick Loper Nick Loper helps people earn money outside of their day job. He s an author, online entrepreneur, and life-long student in the game of business. His latest role is as Chief Side Hustler at SideHustleNation.com, a growing community and resource for aspiring and part-time entrepreneurs. Episode Sponsor: GoBe Collective brings inspiration, training and accountability to creative entrepreneurs serious about thriving in business. Links Mentioned on the Show Follow Nick on Facebook, @nloper & LinkedIn SideHustleNation.com Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 052 | Side Hustling with Nick Loper appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Author, speaker and creative Todd Henry joins Dane Sanders to talk about finding your authentic voice and his latest book Louder Than Words. Some of the topics covered: Building blocks for finding your authentic voice. The difference in developing your voice vs. finding your voice. How your platform effects your voice. How your impact informs your voice. 3 layers of your voice: identity, vision and mastery. Todd Henry Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of three books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. His book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His latest book, Louder Than Words, is about how to develop an authentic voice that resonates and creates impact. Bestselling author Tom Rath called it one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I have ever read. Episode Sponsor: GoBe Collective brings inspiration, training and accountability to creative entrepreneurs serious about thriving in business. Links Mentioned on the Show Pre-Order Todd s latest book Louder Than Words ToddHenry.com Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 051 Finding Your Authentic Voice with Todd Henry appeared first on Fastermind.co.

In this episode Dane Sanders is joined by Starlee Kine, host of the hit podcast, Mystery Show. Some of the topics covered: How Starlee went from intern to producer at This American Life. The creation of Mystery Show. The growing trend of journalistic, narrative podcasts. The future of podcasts. Curiosity as the catalyst for interesting stories. Starlee Kine Writer and producer, Starlee Kine, has made her career making audio stories for shows like This American Life, The Moth Radio Hour and Wiretap. Starlee also writes for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, and Capital New York. Most recently she is the host of the new hit podcast Mystery Show from Gimlet Media. Episode Sponsors: GoBe Collective brings inspiration, training and accountability to creative entrepreneurs serious about thriving in business. Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the creative, independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show Follow Starlee on Twitter @starleekine Mystery Show from Gimlet Media This American Life: Episodes Starlee Produced Post-It Note Diaries with Starlee Kine Starlee at the 99U Conference Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 050 Curiosity: The Catalyst for Interesting Stories with Starlee Kine appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane Sanders is joined by business lawyer Rachel Rodgers to talk about the importance of getting your legal house in order as a creative entrepreneur. If you re tempted to skip this episode in an effort to save yourself from a half hour of legalese, don t. Rachel has a knack for making law fun. This conversation might just change your perspective on how getting yourself set up legally can create massive opportunity for you and your business. Some of the topics covered: Rachel s path non-traditional path to building her law practice. The opportunities licensing your intellectual property creates. Why it s important to lay a solid legal foundation for your business. How to get your legal house in order without spending a fortune. Rachel Rodgers Rachel is a business lawyer, intellectual property strategist, creator of Small Business Bodyguard and all around legal badass. She runs a non-traditional law firm Rachel Rodgers Law Office P.C. that has successfully disrupted the legal industry and made it easy (and damn fun) for innovative companies, startup and entrepreneurs to work with experienced attorneys and get the legal help they need to do the crazy stuff they want to do. Her firm has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, and more, while Rachel herself has been featured in and contributed to various media outlets and publications such as Fast Company, MSNBC, The Huffington Post, Amex Open Forum and others. Episode Sponsor: GoBe Collective brings inspiration, training and accountability to creative entrepreneurs serious about thriving in business. Links Mentioned on the Show RodgersCollective.com Small Business Bodyguard Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 049 Getting Your Legal House in Order with Rachel Rodgers appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane Sanders is joined by Jon Hart, creative and collaborator committed to social change. Some of the topics covered: Viewing every experience as an opportunity to learn. The value of location and in-person community and collaboration. Jon s varied career journey. Jon Hart Jon Hart is passionate about serving entrepreneurs and inspiring the next generation. He serves as Director of Praxis Academy and Accelerator Manager at Praxis a venture group that serves a growing portfolio of high impact entrepreneurs and students. Prior to Praxis, Jon spent seven years at a Fortune 50 Company, where he helped launch a new venture and revive another, gaining operational expertise in customer experience design, organizational leadership and brand management. After catching the entrepreneurial bug in 2012, he left the corporate world and has since been Executive Producer of an indie film (The Little Tin Man – 2013), worked on his own startup, and served as an advisor to a handful of early-stage ventures. Jon is a founding board member and current Chairman of the Board at 100cameras, a nonprofit that empowers marginalized children to share their perspective and create change in their communities. He also serves as the storytelling expert-in-residence for the Catapult Accelerator. Jon is a graduate of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, and lives in New York City. Episode Sponsor: GoBe Collective is a community for creative entrepreneurs that s built to inspire, equip and catalyze you and your business. Links Mentioned on the Show Praxis Academy Praxis Labs The Little Tin Man 100 Cameras Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 048 Creativity, Collaboration & Social Change with Jon Hart appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane Sanders is joined by Ben and Laura Harrison of Jonas Paul Eyewear. The Harrisons began as photographers and took a radical shift in their career after their son was born with eye problems. Some of the topics covered: Creating a business that has a positive impact. How a simple product and creativity can change the way people think about the world. Jonas Paul Eyewear Jonas Paul Eyewear is a children s eyewear provider with a mission to provide function and new form to children s vision with fun, fashion-forward eyewear options. The company was founded by Ben and Laura Harrison in an effort to find stylish eyewear for their visually impaired son, Jonas – but finding such options did not exist in the children s market. Since its founding in late 2013, the company has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and other publications, in a campaign with H&M and recently developed an exclusive sunglass line for Tea Collection. Jonas Paul Eyewear also provides sight to those in need through its partnership with CBM International. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the creative, independent entrepreneur. GO Summit. An annual gathering focused on street smarts for creative entrepreneurs. Links Mentioned on the Show jonaspauleyewear.com Follow Jonas Paul Eyewear: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Q Ideas Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 047 How Creativity Can Change The World with Jonas Paul Eyewear appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Author, Josh Kaufman, joins Dane to discuss smart and efficient learning techniques for business owners. Some of the topics covered: The best way to curate information for your specific needs. How to learn efficiently. Josh s best advice on how to read business books. Core human skills for every entrepreneur. Josh Kaufman Josh Kaufman is the author of two international bestsellers, The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business and The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything Fast!, and is one of the top 100 business authors in the world, as ranked by Amazon.com. Josh conducts ongoing independent research in business, entrepreneurship, skill acquisition, productivity, behavioral psychology, systems design, and optimization, and focuses on helping people learn how to make more money, get more done, and have more fun in daily life. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the creative, independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show joshkaufman.net – Find Josh s books and subscribe to his reading list. @joshkaufman – Follow Josh Do You Have These Core Human Skills? – The article Josh mentions on the show. Status Malfunction – The article Josh mentions on the show. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 046 Efficient Learning with Josh Kaufman appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane Sanders is joined by filmmaker Brett Culp to talk about his latest film Legends of the Knight. Some of the topics covered: How make your audience the hero. Balancing personal creative work and paying the bills. Enrolling ambassadors for the most impact. Brett Culp Brett Culp produces uplifting documentary films. His distinctive approach to filmmaking has attracted a client list that includes movie stars, music icons, best-selling authors, hall of fame athletes, royalty, and Fortune 500 companies. Brett s work has been featured in USA Today, The Hollywood Reporter, WIRED, and Fast Company. The newest edition of the college textbook Documentary Storytelling devotes a chapter to Brett s organic production style, which focuses on authentic storytelling. His latest film Legends of the Knight is an exploration of the potential all of us have to become heroes. The film weaves together the stirring true stories of individuals who have overcome devastating obstacles, unselfishly given themselves to their communities, and embraced their inner superhero because of their love of Batman. Legends of the Knight has screening theatrically in 100 cities around the world, with proceeds benefiting local charities. The film is now on Netflix, iTunes, and Amazon. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the creative, independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show Follow Brett on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Legends of the Knight Movie Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 045 Making Your Audience the Hero with Brett Culp appeared first on Fastermind.co.

In this episode Dane Sanders talks with John Lee Dumas, host of the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast. Some of the topics covered: How to provide value for your audience. Diving into failure. How to launch a podcast series. John Lee Dumas John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning Podcast revealing the journey of today’s most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. EntrepreneurOnFire generates over $250,000 a month in revenue & offers a free 15-day course on Podcasting at FreePodcastCourse.com. With over 1 million unique listens a month, EntrepreneurOnFire has inspired Fire Nation to take control of their life and take the Entrepreneurial leap. Are YOU prepared to ignite? Episode Sponsor Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show @johnleedumas entrepreneuronfire.com Listen to Entrepreneur on Fire Cliff Ravenscraft Seth Godin Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 044 Entrepreneur on Fire with John Lee Dumas appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Author, Allison Vesterfelt joins Dane Sanders to talk about her story of selling almost all she owned to set out to fulfill her dreams. Some of the topics covered: Taking the leap to follow your dreams. Overcoming fear. Navigation criticism. Becoming your true and best self. Allison Vesterfelt Allison quit her job, sold most of her belongings, loaded her car and set off to follow her dream of visiting all 50 states and writing a book about it. Along the way she met her husband and has landed in Nashville. She is the author of Packing Light and works with other writers to help them find their voice. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show Packing Light – Allison’s Book allisonvesterfelt.com – Where you can find her most recent project, Author Launch. @allyvest Healing Through the Dark Emotions by Miriam Greenspan Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 043 Packing Light with Allison Vesterfelt appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Do you know how to best serve your audience? Do you know your audience? Connecting with your audience is part of operating a successful business. You have to know your audience before you can serve your audience, or at least before you can serve them well. After a series of many life experiences – the road to becoming a pastor, to co-founding Fizzle, to coping with the loss of his son, Chase Reeves finds meaning in the simple acts of connecting with another person. In this episode of Converge Chase and Dane explore the idea of a successful business as serving others from a place of empathy. Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by WeaveWriter. WeaveWriter empowers you to write every day, tell better stories and make every word count through the power of habit. You can sign-up for the Free WeaveWriter Roadmap to jumpstart your writing habit. Links from the show: icetothebrim.com fizzle.co @chase_reeves Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 029 How To Serve Your Audience with Chase Reeves appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Cliff Ravenscraft, a.k.a. the Podcast Answerman, knows what it takes to start a successful podcast. He has directly influenced 30 – 40% of the top 100 podcasts in the Business category on iTunes. Pretty impressive. In this episode Dane and Cliff talk about why audio is the most visual of all art mediums, how podcasting has emerged and the different kinds available. They also explore why people podcast, including some real examples. You may find yourself considering starting a podcast after listening to the show! As an alum of Cliff s Podcasting A to Z course, Dane talks about his experience with the course and the impact it has had on his podcasting pursuits. If you find yourself considering starting a podcast or already have one and could use some help getting it running efficiently, check out Cliff s A to Z course. The next one begins January 12th, 2015. Use the code: Dane to get $500 off. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to take what they make to market and maximize their market. Come be a part of this year s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Links Mentioned on the Show Podcast Answerman Podcasting A to Z StartUp Podcast Serial Michael Hyatt – This is Your Life Michael Stelzner – Social Media Marketing Pat Flynn – Smart Passive Income John Lee Dumas – Entrepreneur on Fire Amy Porterfield – Online Marketing Made Easy Dan Miller – 48 Days Podcast Erik Fisher – Beyond the To Do List Cynthia Sanchez – Oh So Pinteresting Jaime Tardy – The Eventual Millionaire Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 033 Starting a Successful Podcast with Cliff Ravenscraft appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Have you ever considered invention a creative pursuit? Dr. Tim Brown is an accomplished athlete, medical professional and inventor. What began as a fascination with sports chiropractics and learning how to treat the source of injury versus the symptoms lead to the invention of Intelliskin. In this episode of Converge Dane and Dr. Brown explore the anatomy of the creative entrepreneur. They discuss the role of curiosity and a learner s posture in the invention of Intelliskin and the unique challenges that come with being an inventor. The explore challenges specifically as they relate to being the idea guy in the midst of business minds. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to take what they make to market and maximize their market. Come be a part of this year s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Links Mentioned on the Show Intelliskin Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 034 Anatomy of the Creative Entrepreneur with Dr. Tim Brown appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Though she initially wandered into design out of curiosity, Veronica Corzo-Duchardt became very intentional once she decided to move forward on the path to become an artist. Veronica is a designer, artist, avid podcast listener, curator and teacher. She has her hands in a lot of creative projects, yet she sees common thread lines in her body of work amidst the diversity. Dane and Veronica explore ideas around the artist vs non-artist and narrating a story through your body of work. They also talk about the need as a small business owner and creative to regularly take stock and refocus on what you are doing and where you are going. Sometimes it may appear that Veronica is wandering as an artist but it is intentional and inspired wandering. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is an un-conference for creatives looking to earn a living from the things they make and maximize their market. Tickets are now on sale for the January 2015 event. Find out more at: convergesummit.com Links Mentioned on the Show: winterbureau.com @winterbureau vinebureau.com nechecollection.com podcastthing.com Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 032 The Path to Becoming an Artist with Veronica Corzo-Duchardt appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Ryan Delk of Gumroad joins Dane in this episode of Converge. Ryan shares his journey that eventually landed him the position as Head of Growth at Gumroad. He is intentional about working for people that strive to make the world a better place and Gumroad was the perfect fit. Gumroad is on a mission to empower creators of all kinds to create sustainable brands and businesses. Story is a big part of that. Ryan and Dane explore ideas around the importance of story and how it impacts every business- whether a tech firm or creative endeavor. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is an “un-conference” for creatives looking to earn a living from the things they make. Tickets are now on sale for the January 2015 event. Find out more at: convergesummit.com Links mentioned on the show: Gumroad.com Deathtothestockphoto.com @delk Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 031 Brand Storytelling with Ryan Delk appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Processes are part of being a business owner and creative. We could even make the case that it s part of being human. Whether we are aware of them or not we have a method for how we do things. Those systems may not be efficient but they exist. Creative and developer Nathan Kontny has shaped his entrepreneurial efforts around finding ways to improve upon the existing processes of other creatives and business owners. He does this as the CEO of Highrise as well as with solutions he has built like the writing platform Draft. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by WeaveWriter. WeaveWriter empowers you to write every day, tell better stories and make every word count through the power of habit. You can sign-up for the Free WeaveWriter Roadmap to jumpstart your writing habit. Links from the show @natekontny ninjasandrobots.com Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 030 Strategic Processes with Nathan Kontny appeared first on Fastermind.co.

The creative process is progressive. Just as it takes time to create and iterate, it can also take time to refine your ideas. If you re making a thing for others to use and interact with – a product of some sort – the idea you first present to the world will inevitably change as you respond to the feedback of its community. Chris Palmieri is well acquainted with the progressive nature of creativity. What started as a Japanese design course in college led him to moving to Tokyo and co-found the design firm AQ. Chris joins Dane on this episode to talk creative process and taking the time to get your creativity right. Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by WeaveWriter (our own creative iterating process). WeaveWriter empowers you to write every day, tell better stories and make every word count through the power of habit. You can sign-up for the Free WeaveWriter Roadmap to jumpstart your writing habit. Links from the show: @ChrisPalmieri | AQ | hi Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 028 The Progression of The Creative Process with Chris Palmieri appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Most creatives would agree that giving yourself to the creative process is vital to your success as a creative. It is vital to creating authentic work worth sharing with the world. And we all have our own version of that creative process. Michael Yankoski s creative process is unique in that it is highly experiential. It could be said it is like throwing yourself into the creative fire. What has emerged for author and speaker, Michael Yankoski is thoughtful, authentic, moving work. The kind of work that shatters previously held presuppositions about the world. Michael choose to spend five months living on the street in an effort to better understand what it is like to be homeless. The result of that experience was his book Under The Overpass. His most recent experiential, creative endeavor resulted in his new book The Sacred Year that releases today (September 16, 2014). This book is the culmination of a year spent exploring ancient and modern spiritual practices in an effort to not just talk about a life of faith but actually experience it. As Michael joins Dane in this episode of Converge they talk about his various life experiences and how his creativity is shaped by the power of those experiences. They also discuss the challenges of creating in the context of the creative community. In Michael’s case it was publishing a book and navigating the tension between working with a publisher and staying true to his creative vision as an artist. If you enjoy this episode of Converge be sure to check out Michael s work and even consider grabbing a copy of The Sacred Year. You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter @michaelyankoski. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 027 Experiential Creativity with Michael Yankoski appeared first on Fastermind.co.

You are a writer. Sure, you may not be a writer in the traditional sense as it relates to publishing books or articles for publication. Maybe you don t even have a blog or website where you publish content. Maybe you do. Either way, writing is a core human technology. It s something we all do on some level. It s a necessity. Ann Handley, author, speaker, curator, marketer, taste maker and generally awesome person, joins Dane in this episode of Converge. They talk about Ann s journey from college, to publishing her latest book and many things in between. They also get into ideas around writing and content marketing. Ann shares her thoughts about the myth that writing is only for the chosen few. They also talk about Ann s new book Everybody Writes and it s applications for both marketers in large companies and soloprenuers trying to reach their audiences. If you want to find more of Ann s work you can find her at annhandley.com, Marketing Profs and on Twitter @annhandley or @marketingprofs. Also, if you’re in Boston in October, I’ll be speaking at her B2B Marketing Forum. Come say hi! Last thing: If you catch this episode before her book launch on September 15, 2014, you may still be able to get the free prize pack she is sending out to those that pre-order. Her swag is killer! Find out more at everybodywrites.com. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 026 Everybody Writes with Ann Handley appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Is it possible to successfully integrate art and commerce without loosing your soul? In this episode of Converge, Dane Sanders talks with Tucker Nichols about how he went from studying the history of Chinese painting to becoming an artist himself. Not satisfied with a single medium, Tucker explored everything from drawing and painting to large and small installations to video, fine art and illustration. Even more interesting for our business of creativity community though is how Tucker figured out how to significantly monetize his art, all while keeping his soul fully in tact. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode. Thanks too for sharing with a friend who you think would benefit. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to take what they make to market and maximize their market. Come be a part of this year s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Links Mentioned on the Show Tucker Nichols Plumb Goods Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 035 Integrating Art and Commerce While Keeping Your Soul with Tucker Nichols appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane is joined by Erwin McManus, author of The Artisan Soul, to dig into the topic of being creative humans created by a creative God. Erwin suggests that creativity is what we are made for even if you don t label yourself as a creative or artist. Being creative = being human. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to take what they make to market and maximize their market. Come be a part of this year s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Links Mentioned on the Show Erwin McManus The Artisan Soul An Unstoppable Force Soul Cravings Chasing Daylight Wide Awake Mosaic Church Biola University’s Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 036 The Artisan Soul with Erwin McManus appeared first on Fastermind.co.

David Trotter got into filmmaking by being in front of the camera as a pastor. As his interest in filmmaking grew so did his compassion for orphans in India after his experiences on frequent visits. This led to his involvement in co-producing a documentary about orphan awareness in India. More recently he has produced the film In Plain Sight to raise the awareness of sex trafficking in the US. If you have ever felt like there is a disconnect between how to make money from your creativity and making a difference with your creativity Dane and David s conversation will provide insight for how to make that happen. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to take what they make to market and maximize their market. Come be a part of this year s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Links Mentioned on the Show In Plain Sight Film davidtrotter.tv @jdavidtrotter Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 037 Making A Difference With Your Creativity with David Trotter appeared first on Fastermind.co.

In this episode Dane is joined by Tony Stubblebine, co-founder of Coach.me (formerly Lift.do), to talk habit hacking. They explore the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset and how your belief in this area affects how optimized you are for growth. The discussion ranges from the best time to wake up in the morning, to the value of having a coach, to the habit of creativity, to smart cuts vs. short cuts. One thing is clear to both Dane and Tony: intentionally adopting habits will change your life. *Note: Throughout the episode Dane and Tony reference the platform Lift.do. It is now Coach.me. Episode Sponsor: GO: The Converge Summit is a gathering of creatives who want to take what they make to market and maximize their market. Come be a part of this year s event in beautiful Newport Beach, CA. Links Mentioned on the Show @tonystubblebine Coach.me Gretchen Rubin Tim Ferriss Carol Dweck Hire Dane on Coach.me to help with your habit hacking Coach.me s WeaveWriter 30-Day Challenge Learn Meditation Fast Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 038 Habit Hacking with Tony Stubblebine appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Jeff Goins,author of The Art of Work, is a gifted writer and creative. From his highly popular blog to his online course for writers, the amount of quality work Jeff produces leaves you wondering how he pulls it off. In this episode Jeff shares how he manages the tension between work and life and what that looks like in his daily routine. He and Dane also explore ideas around creating with intention to impact both your audience and personal life. Episode Sponsor: WeaveWriter is a resource to help you establish the habit of writing. Download the free WeaveWriter Roadmap to get started and then take The WeaveWriter 30-Day Challenge. Links Mentioned on the Show Jeff s Blog The Art of Work (Get a free copy of the book- just pay shipping!) @goinswriter The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 039 The Art of Work with Jeff Goins appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane is joined by Andy Petranek, co-founder of Whole Life Challenge, to talk about creating a thriving business from your life resume. Some of the topics they cover: How to avoid trading time and talent for money. How to build a real business model that scales. Gamification and how it changed everything with Andy s business. What it looks like to relate to risk without being foolish. How you, the listener, can parlay your own talent into a truly viable business. Andy Petranek Andy is the owner of CrossFit LA, one of the first and most successful CrossFit training centers in the world (now there are over 5000). A former professional adventure racer, extreme athlete, and master white-water kayaker and mountaineer, he s completed scores of extreme races and challenges. A U.S. Marines Gulf War veteran, Andy was the oldest participant, at 43, to qualify for the 2009 CrossFit Games. He is the co-founder of Whole Life Challenge, a online game that started in 2011 with 150 people and currently has more than 20k participants in each of 3 events each year. The challenge promotes establishing health and fitness habits. Andy lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Julia and son, Dashel. [tweetthis]”How do we deliver a product that impacts our clients lives?” Andy Petranek[/tweetthis] Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching is your personal trainer for you and your business. Get the measurable results you have been looking for. Links Mentioned on the Show Whole Life Challenge – Establish great health and fitness habits. @andypetranek – Follow Andy on Twitter. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 040 How to Build a Business From Your Life Resume with Andy Petranek appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Dane is joined by author and media strategist Ryan Holiday to discuss practical tactics for marketing and personal discipline. Some of the topics they cover: Different perspectives and approaches to marketing and which ones work best. How to break into a new market and stand out in your current market. Ryan’s note taking and writing process. How passion and enthusiasm can get in the way of a successful business. RYAN HOLIDAY Author, Ryan Holiday is a strategist for bestselling authors and billion dollar brands. He is the former marketing director of American Apparel and his work has been used as case studies by Twitter, YouTube and Google. He has been written about in places like AdAge, the New York Times, Gawker and Fast Company, to name a few. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching: affordable business coaching for the indie entrepreneur. Links & Resources Mentioned on the Show Ryan’s Books: The Obstacle Is The Way Trust Me I’m Lying Growth Hacker Marketing @ryanholiday – Follow Ryan on Twitter. Robert Greene Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 041 Growth Hacker Marketing with Ryan Holiday appeared first on Fastermind.co.

In this episode Dane is joined by marketing authority Scott Stratten. Some of the topics covered: Don t care about the rules, only care about your audience. How to identify and leverage the one core marketing tactic that works every time. Why you don t need social media. How to find your customers online. How to take the pain out of content creation. How to become the genuine article in your niche. Taking an authentic, human approach to marketing. Scott Stratten After a decade of running his marketing unAgency, Scott now travels and speaks full-time. He also hosts the unPodcast with partner, co-author and co-host Alison Kramer. With 175k Twitter followers and 4 best-sellers under his belt, including his most recent book: unSelling, Scott has cornered the market on Authenticity Marketing. Episode Sponsor: Fastermind Coaching. Affordable coaching for the independent entrepreneur. Links Mentioned on the Show unMarketing – Scott s home base online. unSelling by Scott Stratten & Alison Kramer- The book that challenges the way you think about business and the way you sell. unPodcast with Scott Stratten & Alison Kramer. PodcastAnswerMan.com Cliff Ravenscraft. Use the code “Dane” and get $500 off his Podcasting A to Z course. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 042 Authenticity Marketing with Scott Stratten appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Life is hard. How we envision our life going isn t always how it turns out. Events and circumstances aren’t always what we prefer. They change our desires and passions. Sometimes they put a damper on our dreams or even crush them. Of course you don t need me to tell you that. This is the human condition. This is the part of reality that none of us are exempt from. Even still, many of us dare to dream anyway. We have things we long to express and create. But the question remains: How do we manage to keep going when life – even the creative life – can become so messy? Photographer, author and teacher, David duChemin is no stranger to life changing events and circumstances. Nor is he a stranger to the painful parts of humanity, taking him along sometimes unwelcome paths. As background, it’s helpful to know that David is as comfortable in the academy as he is on stage as a comedian entertaining auditoriums full of people. He’s also acted as an advocate of those in need by documenting their lives through his camera lens. All these varied experiences set him up quite nicely to share what he’s learned in the form of writing and speaking. David has lived an undeniably colorful and creative life. But, his expressions of experience took a different tone after falling from a 30 foot wall putting him in the hospital for 40 days. Join Dane and David as they talk about the creative life and the creative process. And how what we do effects who we are and who we are effects what we do. If you enjoy this interview be sure to check out David s new book A Beautiful Anarchy. You can also see more of David s work and connect with him at his personal site and on Facebook or Twitter. As mentioned on the show, here is the link to Dane s article The Elephant In The Room. As always thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show. And, of course, thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative and to you for tuning in. The post Ep. 024 A Beautiful Anarchy with David duChemin appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These are familiar words here in the United States. It seems fitting that this Converge episode about exploring happiness, is releasing only a few days before we celebrate Independence Day and the signing of our Declaration that secured us those rights. What does the pursuit of happiness actually look like? Well-known author and speaker, Gretchen Rubin, joins Dane to talk about happiness, habits and what it looks like to pursue those things. And not only just pursue them but do it in a way that reflects what s important to you. Not what someone else thinks should be important to you. They explore ideas around embracing what you already love and letting go of the fantasy of what you think you should or wish you did love. Gretchen talks about habit formation and how to look at your past for cues on how best set yourself up for success in the future. If you find yourself exhausted at the idea of infinite potential this episode may offer a freedom you have never considered before. Follow @GretchenRubin on Twitter or Facebook. Check out her books The Happiness Project, Happier at Home and Better Than Before (coming soon). Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 022 Happiness and Habits with Gretchen Rubin appeared first on Fastermind.co.

When is the last time you woke up in the middle of the night with a great idea? Or maybe your good ideas come in the shower. No matter when your brilliance strikes, it remains only an idea until you do something about it. So what should you do about it? How do you test your idea to know if it’s viable?  Dane is joined by author and speaker, Charles Lee, to talk about what to do with your good idea to take it from living in your head to seeing it come to fruition. They talk about how to test your business idea, how to deal with the disappointment of realizing someone else had your good idea already and did something about it as well as when to share your ideas and invite collaboration. If you want to see more of Charles s work or connect with him: charlestlee.com On Twitter @charlestlee On Facebook His Book: Good Idea, Now What? theideation.com Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 021 How to Test Your Business Idea with Charles Lee appeared first on Fastermind.co.

When becoming an artist, it s not uncommon to find ourselves hesitant to share our work with others for fear of criticism. Maybe you re waiting until you get better at your craft. Or maybe you fear revealing something so close to you that is your art. Artist, author and illustrator Lisa Congdon started her journey as an artist in her early thirties. To many, that s late in life to begin an art career. Listen as Dane talks with Lisa about how she became an artist at her kitchen table and how it has grown to what it is today. They cover the struggles Lisa faced early in her journey as well as the new struggles she began to face as her success grew. Lisa has just published a new book, Art, Inc.. It s definitely worth checking out! You can find more about Lisa and her work over at lisacongdon.com. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 023 Becoming An Artist with Lisa Congdon appeared first on Fastermind.co.

If you want to be successful you have to act with intention and move in a particular direction or towards a particular goal. Financial freedom may feel like a distant dream or maybe even impossible to you. You may feel like you are living proof of the starving artist no matter how hard you try to put solid business practices to work. J.D. Roth, describes himself as an accidental personal-financial expert and he has been there. Just 10 years ago he found himself $35K in debt and today he has more than $1M in the bank. How did he get there? Listen in as Dane talks with J.D. about his road to financial freedom. The decisions he made not only freed him from debt but set him up for financial abundance. None of it included winning the lottery, by the way. Hear how a change in perspective and developing habits paid off for him in a big way. You can check out J.D.’s Get Rich Slowly Unconventional Guide if you want to start down your own road to financial freedom. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 018 Get Rich Slowly with J.D. Roth appeared first on Fastermind.co.

A peek into the life of one extraordinary individual who is living the life of his dreams traveling the world by working remotely. In this episode of Converge Dane Sanders is joined by creative entrepreneur Jake Jorgovan who up and moved to Mexico to live the life of his dreams. Dane and Jake explore the idea of the American dream, working remotely, what that means and how to do it. Jake describes his formula for how to put yourself in a position to go anywhere in the world you desire and still make a living. He boils it down to three things: Learn a skill Figure out how to get hired for that skill and work remotely Move somewhere awesome If you have always dreamed of the freedom to travel or live somewhere else and still manage to make a living supporting yourself and your family, this episode might give you a new perspective on how to make that a reality. Many thanks to Jake Jorgovan for being here. And thanks to all of you that have taken time to spread the word through Twitter, leave questions and comments on the site and rate us at places like iTunes. Links mentioned in the episode: Tim Ferris Chris Guillebeau Tropical MBA Hobo CEO Travel Hacking (affiliate link) Music provided by Triple Scoop Music – sound as good as you look. The post Ep. 013 Skill is the New Black with Jake Jorgovan appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Jen Adrion and Omar Noory call their creative business an accident, but is it really? In this episode Dane talks with Jen and Omar about their seeming haphazard beginnings, the success that has followed and how you can do the same. Discover how they have made a living making the art they love. The kind that comes from that pure creative place that artists long to create from but often don t because they fear it won t pay the bills. Hear how they ended up as a featured case study in Chris Guillebeau‘s $100 Start Up (Chris was also a past Converge guest by the way – worth a listen!) and have gone on to ship over 25K art prints over the last four years. In addition to the inspiration and resource they provide in this episode, be sure to check out their guide for artists, Designed to Sell, if you are a creative looking for how to make your way in the creative world. Special thanks to Jen and Omar for joining us! If you want to reach out to them you can find them on Twitter @TheseAreThings and Facebook. Music provided by Triple Scoop Music. The post Ep. 014 A Pure Creative Place appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Buster Benson has been around the block a few times in the online space. As a former Amazon employee and current Twitter employee he has had his hand in all kinds of online projects including six or more of his own personal projects. Some of them have translated into viable businesses and some of them haven t. Either way, Buster is committed to discovering how we change ourselves. Listen in as Dane talks with Buster about several of his projects, the idea of using data and measured results to solve problems and the idea of beginning with your biggest problem and trying to solve it before jumping into building a business. Sites & projects mentioned on the show: 750words.com 43things.com Pea Brain Robot Co-op Man Versus Himself: a novel As always, thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show. Also, a big thanks to Anna Queza our sound engineer over at AQreative for mastering this episode. The post Ep. 015 Using Your Problems to Build a Business with Buster Benson appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Have you ever had a big idea that you were sure would be a success if only you acted on it? That s exactly what Spencer Boerup, creator of MagMod, did. He acted on his big idea and the result has been wildly successful. Join Spencer and Dane as they talk about innovation, getting curious, having an idea, testing it and taking it to market. In this episode, Spencer talks about everything from getting backers through his Kickstarter campaign to the early design phase of MagMod and the risks involved. Be inspired and hear why Spencer thinks anyone can do what he has done. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. Links mentioned on today s show: MagMod The post Ep. 016 Innovation From Within with Spencer Boerup appeared first on Fastermind.co.

Exploration has to be part of the creative process. You have to be lost before you can see the way out. As creatives we are aware of the body of work we are producing and sharing with the world but are we as intentional with our creative process and how that can inform our personal brand? In this episode of Converge, Dane is joined by London based designer, photographer, creative director and Webgraph founder Dan Rubin as they discuss the creative process. They explore not just what you create but how you create and how what you choose to share impacts your personal brand. A self-professed intentional wanderer that collects ways of being creative, Dan has amassed an impressive following on Instagram and shares some of his strategy behind how he chooses what to share with his audience there as well as on other public platforms. Prepare to be inspired to think about your creative process in new and fresh ways. And if you find yourself interested in a seeming wide range of creative endeavors that you can t seem to fit together, Dan has some great insight on how you might do just that. If you want to check out Dan s work he can be found at Dan Rubin Webgraph Twitter Instagram Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 017 The Creative Process with Dan Rubin appeared first on Fastermind.co.

If you ask yourself the questions, How can I be of service? How can I be of value? You can see an opportunity to do that anywhere. If you are reading this I think it s safe to assume that you have some sort of skills, passion and talent and you want to find a way to make money from those things. To do that we often dream up a way to package those skills, passion and talent then put them out for the world to consume. What if we listened to our clients first? Listen in as Dane talks with customer obsessed, business strategist, Tara Gentile. As Tara s career has progressed over the years it may look a bit haphazard at first glance. If you take a second look it is evident that as her career has evolved the constant thread line is her focus on her customer. She is always looking for ways she can serve them, meet their needs and bring value based on her skills, passion and talent. The result of her outward focus on the real need of her customer has opened up all sorts of opportunity. This episode is sure to leave you with lots to consider about how you are relating to your customers. You also have an opportunity to take a concrete next step in learning how to better listen and consider your customer by checking out Tara s Perspective Map, a really helpful free resource she has available over on her site. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 019 Customer Obsessed with Tara Gentile appeared first on Fastermind.co.

“YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE IN HOW YOU GO THROUGH LIFE AND HOW THOSE EXPERIENCES IN THE PAST DEFINE AND SHAPE YOUR FUTURE.” What do you do when you realize life as you know it isn’t how you want to live your life? More specifically, what do you do when your career, that you may have spent years studying to earn a degree for, isn’t what you want to do for the rest of your life? Was earning that degree wasted time? What will your friends and family say if you completely change directions? Author and speaker Grant Baldwin is all too familiar with the described scenario. He decided to leave a job with a steady paycheck in pursuit of something he enjoyed. And he choose to do it when he and his wife were expecting their first child. In this episode of Converge Dane and Grant talk about freedom, the risk and fear (positive and negative) involved and how our past experiences set us up for the unique contribution we have to offer the world. If you are considering a career change or any significant life change and are struggling with fear and uncertainty about making the jump, take a listen to Dane and Grant’s conversation. Also, check out Grant’s book Reality Check. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today’s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. The post Ep. 020 Reality Check with Grant Baldwin appeared first on Fastermind.co.

We interview singer, co-founder and worldwide personality, Ali Handal from Triple Scoop Music.  Do you have music on your website, slideshows, events, etc?  No, then YOU need to hear this podcast.  Yes, then you REALLY NEED to hear this podcast. Stop by the their booth for a killer show special that will rock your world… […]

Today we take a look at how my Dec 2010 Exhibition "The Nature of Japan" went, including the highlights, and areas that could have been done better. MBP Companion App: https://mbp.ac/app Images and Transcript here: https://mbp.ac/273 Music from Triple Scoop Music: http://www.triplescoopmusic.com/

Today we take a look at how my Dec 2010 Exhibition "The Nature of Japan" went, including the highlights, and areas that could have been done better. MBP Companion App: https://mbp.ac/app Images and Transcript here: https://mbp.ac/273 Music from Triple Scoop Music: http://www.triplescoopmusic.com/