017 - Laurel Staples interview, Go Fire Yourself! - The Creative Entrepreneur

This episode features Laurel Staples, a Nashville photographer and host of the "Go Fire Yourself" podcast. She not only interviews people who have created their right livelihood, she lives it as well.

In this interview Laurel shares:

• Why you need to build a business around your life, and not the other way around
• The beauty of embracing an "I can learn it" attitude
• Why Laurel wishes she would have learned more about marketing earlier
• The importance of resilience and belief in yourself

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016 - Jeff Goins interview, From Zero to Hero in Two Years - The Creative Entrepreneur

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Simply put, this is an amazing interview with a guy who is wise beyond his years! Jeff Goins is a prolific writer, blogger and author with an inspiring story and attitude to match.

In a little more than two years, Jeff went from being an unknown with no fan base to being a highly regarded writer who was able to quit his day job earlier this year.

Here's just some of what Jeff talks about in this interview:

• The importance of claiming your identity as a writer (or musician, artist or entrepreneur)
• Why you don't have to have it ALL together to eventually "turn pro"
• How Jeff built an audience and a platform around "helping people"
• Why he initially published 300 blog posts and 100 guest posts in one year and gave away his best work for free
• The surprising story of how Jeff was actually MORE productive when he had a day job

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015 - Robbi Firestone, Spirit Capture Portrait Artist - The Creative Entrepreneur

This episode features an interview with Robbi Firestone, a painter and portrait artist who specializes in "Spirit Capture Portraits."

If I gave out an award for Most Animated Guest, Robbi would win it hands down. As you'll see, she is full of life and wisdom as she shares her journey of being an actor, singer and visual artist who has lived in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Santa Fe.

In this interview, Robbi also reveals:

• Why taking the nontraditional path has worked for her
• What qualities to look for when collaborating with other creatives
• The brilliant thing she did to make a splash in a brand new city
• What Robbi does to build her courage and overcome the "I'm no good as an artist" syndrome
• The importance of mastermind groups, accountability partners, and doing your homework
• How a personal mission statement keeps her focused

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014 - Cari Cole, Finding Your Authentic Voice - The Creative Entrepreneur

This episode features Cari Cole, a New York City-based vocal coach and artist development expert. A big part of Cari's mission is to help artists find what she calls their "authentic voice" - which goes a lot deeper than simply learning to sing well.

In this interview, Cari reveals:

• How she ended up working with Don Miguel Ruiz to create Circle of Fire, an album inspired by The Four Agreements
• The importance of recognizing opportunity
• Why you shouldn't force the grand design of your business and life
• How Cari helps people step into their genius
• The role that courage and work ethic play in entrepreneurial success
• How you can get into trouble when you make assumptions

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013 - Building a Kindle Ebook Business & Productivity Tips w/ Steve Scott - The Creative Entrepreneur

This episode features an interview with Steve Scott, a lifestyle entrepreneur who has built a successful online business through Kindle ebook publishing.

He also reveals some useful habits that allow him (and now YOU) to have incredibly productive days.

Steve also shares:

• His unique approach to the 80/20 rule
• What to do during the first two hours every work day
• Why Amazon is the ideal online platform
• How and why he cranks out one new Kindle ebook every three to four weeks
• Why depending too much much on Google (or Amazon) is a big mistake
• How Steve uses the Pomodoro Technique to focus and get things done

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5 Most Popular Creative Entrepreneur Video Interviews So Far

As I write this it's been nearly four months since I posted the first video interview in "The Creative Entrepreneur" series. With a dozen interviews posted and four more in the can, what a great ride it's been so far!

Even though the interviews will reach a whole new audience as I launch the audio podcast version (now available on iTunes and Stitcher), I thought it would be a good time to list the five most popular video interviews so far.

Here they are:

Flora Bowley, Brave Intuitive Painting & Living
834 views

Joel Friedlander, How a Book Designer Took the Internet by Storm
319 views

Dan Miller, 48 Days to the Work You Love
232 views

Ariel Hyatt, Cyber PR for Musicians & Thought Leaders
185 views

Barbara Winter, Making a Living Without a Job
178 views

Question: What are your favorite interviews so far? I welcome your comments below.

Thanks for watching and listening. I hope you are inspired by what these amazing people have to share!

-Bob

012 - How Gigi Rosenberg Inspires Visual, Literary & Performing Artists - The Creative Entrepreneur

This episode features an interview with Gigi Rosenberg, an author and coach to visual, literary and performing artists, as well as entrepreneurs and other creative people. Her mission is to teach creatives how to find the words and voice to bring their ideas and work into the world.

In this fast-paced (and often funny) interview you'll learn:

• The power of reaching the "I know what I'm doing" state
• A fresh perspective on the phrase "do what you love and the money will follow"
• The importance of taking a "tiny steps ... with help" approach
• The book that changed Gigi's life and allowed her to embrace "when things fall apart"

Watch or listen now!