The Most Inspiring Interview Ever? Sheri Fink, Part 2 (S3E5)

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Sheri Fink has amazing energy and an infectious positive attitude. She's the author of five best-selling children's books and more.

On this episode (part 2 of my interview with her) she reveals the three key traits responsible for her success, along with how she overcomes creative challenges.

Listen to this when you need a shot in the arm while pursuing your dreams!

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Best-Selling Children's Book Author Sheri Fink (S3E3)

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Buckle up your seat belt, because you are in for an inspirational ride. This episode features my interview with Sheri Fink, the author of five best-selling children's books.

She also produced an inspirational journal, published a romance novel, and her voice and lyrics are featured on music albums - and all of them have achieved impressive levels of success.

I didn't know what to expect when I first reached out to Sheri to interview her. I had a feeling it would be an interesting story, and boy is it ever!

In fact, there's so much great stuff here, I'm breaking it up into two episodes. This is part one. Enjoy!

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The Savvy Sexy Social Way to Vlog Like a Boss (S3E2)

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Wanna learn how to vlog like a boss? Not sure what that even means? Have no fear. You'll learn all about it on this episode.

Amy Schmittauer started a YouTube channel in 2009 to vlog (video blog) her life. She discovered she was good at video, and people started asking her how to use video and social media for business purposes.

That inspired Amy to launch her Savvy Sexy Social channel in 2011. Soon after, she quit her corporate day job to become a full-time vlogger and social media consultant. Her channel currently has 54,000+ subscribers and nearly 4 million channel views.

On this episode, she shares her story and offers some great advice on expanding your presence and personal brand online.

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You can also watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/T6NaROQ1Ol8

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

The $3 Million Board Game Creator: Jamey Stegmaier (S3E1)

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Jamey Stegmaier may be one of the most successful people I've interviewed. He took a childhood interest and turned it into a thriving, multi-million dollar business. That makes him a guy worth listening to.

His company creates board games for niche audiences. He used Kickstarter to raise a total of $3.2 million over several campaigns for different games, each one raising more money than the previous campaign.

Jamey's business philosophy is based on engagement, interaction and delivering value to his community. His attitude is infectious. You don't have to be a board game creator to benefit immensely from his wisdom. So listen up!

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Alyson Stanfield, the Art Biz Coach (Season 2, Episode 18)

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What could you learn from an art biz coach? If you're anything like me, a lot!

Alyson Stanfield helps ambitious visual artists build their businesses. She brings to the table a varied background that includes politics, museum curation, and art sales.

In this interview we discuss the power of ambition, the lost art of thank-you notes, and the unique differences between art galleries and museums.

You'll also learn about the one thing you should never outsource and the powerful reason Alyson is compelled to help artists.

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Hack the Entrepreneur with Jon Nastor (Season 2, Episode 17)

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I think of him as the punk rock entrepreneur. Jonny Nastor took the DIY punk music ethic of his teens and twenties and ended up applying it later to his business life.

Today he hosts the wildly successful "Hack the Entrepreneur" podcast, even though he hates the sound of his voice.

His first time out of the gate as an author resulted in several thousand copies sold of his Hack the Entrepreneur book, even though he never considered himself to be a great writer.

Listen to this high-energy interview as Jon lays out his amazing story in detail. You'll learn:

• How he wrote and published his first book in three months
• What his young daughter taught him about the power of birthdays
• Why he loves and embraces "maniacs" and encourages you to do the same
• How Dr. Seuss changed his life
• Why all entrepreneurs should be willing to suck

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Pam Grout, the "Unemployable" Writer (Season 2, Episode 16)

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Pam Grout is the author of the New York Times bestseller E-Squared and 17 other books (including E-Cubed, Jumpstart Your Metabolism, Living Big, and the forthcoming Thank and Grow Rich).

She also has an inspiring story and attitude about her 25-plus years as a full-time writer. Not bad for someone who describes herself as "unemployable."

Listen to this fast-paced interview as Pam shares how she carved out a career ideally suited for her, and how she overcame some "dark days" several years ago when things weren't going so well.

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Creative Career Transformation with Jennifer Vazquez (Season 2, Episode 14)

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Do you think experiencing a creative career transformation is possible? Not long ago, it was a distant dream for singer-songwriter Jennifer Vazquez. She was about to give up.

Then something shifted for her. Listen as Jennifer explains how she transformed her perspective and her approach to making music and art.

It changed her life. And it just might change yours too.

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Bill Chott on Acting, Improv, Movies and TV (Season 2, Episode 13)

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Here's an inspiring, wide-ranging interview with Bill Chott on his illustrious career. He's worked with Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Ashton Kutcher, Robert Smigel, Dana Carvey, Johnny Knoxville, and more.

Bill discusses what he learned from Stephen Colbert and Second City in Chicago, as well as his top tips on "planning" a career in comedy and acting. It ends with a master class on improv acting principles. Well worth a listen!

Note: Bill speaks a lot about his dad in this interview. Sadly, a few weeks after we recorded, his father passed away. What a fantastic tribute this is to a man who greatly influenced Bill's life.

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Laura Hall Interview, Part 2 (Season 2, Episode 12)

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What could you learn from the most well-known improv comedy musician in the world? In part 2 of my interview with Laura Hall, she reveals:

• What really happens behind the scenes on Whose Line Is It Anyway
• What makes Wayne Brady such a good singer and improviser
• How she handles fear and rejection and puts them in their place
• The truth behind the effortless success of the most high-profile artists

Be sure to listen to part 1 of this interview first (Season 2, Episode 11).

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[Interview] Laura Hall from Whose Line Is It Anyway (Season 2, Episode 11)

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She's not only the long-running pianist on the improv comedy TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway. Laura Hall is an accomplished composer, songwriter, workshop leader, and inspiring creative entrepreneur.

Listen in as Laura shares:

• How she applies improv principles to her life and career
• The pros and cons of having a high profile in a niche market (musical improv)
• Why curiosity is a driving force in her life
• The importance of being willing to reinvent yourself

This is part 1 of a two-part interview with Laura. Be sure to catch part 2 next week.

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Social Media for Creative People (Season 2, Episode 10)

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You're an artist, not a marketing expert. Right? Yet, you know you must get a handle on social media marketing - and do it in a way that doesn't conflict with your personal and artistic principles.

Listen in on my conversation with Carole Baker of Cherry Pie Social as we cover the best ways for artists to approach a social media outreach plan.

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Build a Graphic Design Business with Tamara Dever (Season 2, Episode 7)

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Even if you're not a graphic designer, you can learn a LOT from Tami Dever. She took a sideline business and turned it into a thriving book design and author assistance firm.

Listen as she details her journey of refining her business, choosing her clients, relying on her personal values, and facing her fear.

There's a great discussion at the end about raising her prices that every creative entrepreneur should hear!

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030 - Shana Merlin, the Improv Comedy Queen of Austin

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Have you ever watched Whose Line Is It Anyway? or seen an improvisational comedy troupe and wondered, "How do they do that?"

Well, my guest on this episode has been performing improv for decades and now runs a thriving business that teaches people how do it.

Shana Merlin, in my view, is the improv comedy queen of Austin, TX. She took a passion and skill that most people only do part-time for fun and turned it into Merlin Works, a school that shows adults how to have fun and think on their feet.

In this fun, in-depth interview Shana talks about:

• How the improv principle of "Yes, and ..." was key to her business success
• Why she embraces the idea of the "lean startup"
• The unique challenges that moms face when building a business
• Her alternate view of Michael Gerber's E-Myth strategy (and I totally agree with her)
• The book she discovered in Fourth Grade that changed her life

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029 - Michael Gebben: How a Wedding Videographer Became an International Motivator

How do you go from being a guy who shoots wedding videos in Alton, Illinois, to hanging out with Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and Tim Ferriss?

Well, that's what Michael Gebben has done - and he's still in his 20s! It helps that he has a positive attitude and an electric personality. In fact, he now uses those qualities to inspire others to reach their greatest potential.

In this engaging interview Michael reveals:

• The roles that supportive parents and toxic people have in your life
• His definition of "possibility thinking"
• How he dealt with a frustrating period of overwhelm with his video business
• Mistakes he made spending money on the wrong things
• The amazing story of how he ended up working with Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and Tim Ferriss
• The pros and cons of mentors and "modeling" successful people

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028 - How to Become an Abundant Artist with Cory Huff

What's not to love about a guy who runs a website called "The Abundant Artist"? That's exactly what Cory Huff, an actor and social media expert, does.

Through his blog, courses and coaching, Cory teaches visual artists and other creatives how to identify their marketable qualities and reach an audience online.

In this interview we discuss:

• How systems and habits help the most successful artists grow a business
• The role that connecting with people played in Cory's success
• What you should invest in and what you should avoid
• Why the need to feed your curiosity is so crucial
• How a simple children's book changed his life as an adult

Watch or listen now!

027 - Jaime Tardy, the Eventual Millionaire Interview

Jaime Tardy has interviewed more than 130 millionaires over the past three years, and she freely shares all of them as video and audio podcasts.

Her "Eventual Millionaire" series has brought her considerable fame and some nice perks along the way, including an active speaking and coaching business and a new book published by Wiley.

Jaime reveals a lot of great advice in this engaging interview, including:

• Why she was embarrassed about her very first interviews
• The missing ingredient from many non-millionaires' belief systems
• The importance of the two M's: Mindset and Mentors
• What a millionaire mentor taught her about passive vs. active actions
• How an introverted art kid like her turned into a social media celebrity
• Two things she wishes she had done earlier to achieve success

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026 - Karen Drucker and the Power of Positive Music

Ready to have your spirits lifted? That's what you'll get from this interview with musician, speaker and author Karen Drucker.

Since the late '90s Karen has been an influential force in a niche that's often referred to as "positive music." Her songs are performed in spiritual centers and personal development conferences around the world.

In this fun, fast-paced interview Karen talks about:

• How she got into the positive music niche almost by accident
• The importance of "showing up"
• How she overcomes the "perfection curse"
• The profound effect her healing music has had on her and her fans
• Her inspiring view of the role that positive music plays in the world
• What she thinks of mistakes and divine order

Watch or listen now!

025 - Joe Vitale on Marketing and the Magic of Believing

One thing is for sure: You can't accuse Joe Vitale of being a slacker or one-dimensional.

He's a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, musician, and more. His books range in subject matter from hypnotic marketing and writing to personal growth and spirituality.

He appeared in the hit movie The Secret and other films, he's been on "Larry King Live," and he's given birth to countless books, audio programs, and courses.

In this interview Joe reveals:

• The crucial lessons he learned from being homeless years ago
• How he creates long audio programs without a script - or even notes!
• The one skill he honed that played a huge role in his success
• What he wishes he knew earlier about public relations
• Why he has a special place in his heart for public libraries
• The three books that changed his life

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The Top 7 Creative Entrepreneur Video and Audio Interviews So Far

 
As I write this it's been about nine months since I launched "The Creative Entrepreneur" interview series. A total of 23 interviews have been posted. It seems like a good time to assess how the series is being received by viewers and listeners.

As you may know, the interviews are available for free as YouTube videos and as an audio-only podcast via iTunes, Stitcher and more.

Here are the big picture numbers as of March 19, 2014:

Total video views of all 23 interviews: 8,616

Total audio podcast downloads: 7,840

Of course, these aren't "Gangnam Style" numbers, but I'm pretty happy with them.

Now let's compare the most popular video interviews with the most downloaded audio versions. Here's where things get interesting, because there are some sharp differences.