Allen C. Paul's Blog, page 13
May 24, 2022
How to Start and Build your Creative Career With a Small Budget [TGGS 172]
What do you do when you have big creative dreams but limited (or non-existent) finances?
Many creatives give up on their dreams before they even get the chance to live, because they think a big stack of cash is required to make it as an artist. But that's a sad and unnecessary fate.
The fact is that it doesn't take a lot of money to be wildly successful – but it does take savvy, sacrifice and resourcefulness.
In this creative checkup excerpt from ou...
How to Overcome Negativity from Family and Friends About Your Creative Goals [TGGS 174]
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Have you ever dealt with ‘creative haters'?
Those people who just look for the negative and remind you why your ideas, dreams or goals aren't going to be successful?
That's already a tough situation, but unfortunately sometimes those people are the people who know us best – our friends and family members!
In this Creative Checkup training taken from our God and Gigs 360 membership vault, you'll learn strategies to help you insulate and protect yourse...
May 21, 2022
How to Find Your Voice While Being Faithful to your Calling w/ Juile Kinscheck, Voice Teacher [TGGS 173]
Have you ever struggled with the questions of where to perform, how to perform, and why you perform as an artist or musician?
In this episode, recording artist, vocal professor and author Julie Kinscheck reveals how her journey to faith in God led her to find her place in the music industry, and gave her the tools to help praise singers and other artists to excel when they step onto stages and platforms across the world.
Singer-songwriter and guitarist J...
May 13, 2022
Pulpits, Pints and Pens: How to Unearth Your Unique Story with Josh Kelley, Author/Editor[TGGS 171]
Every creative travels a winding path…but we don't always understand where we're headed, or how our story actually will turn out.
Josh Kelley can attest to that…as his path took him from the pulpit as a full-time pastor, to the local pubs as a professional bartender, and finally to a world of words as he fulfilled his desire to write a book and help others to do the same.
Josh Kelly is an author, ghostwriter and editor who has been working for over 15 years i...
May 6, 2022
Feast of Freedom: How to Become a Debt-Free Creative w/ Jade Warshaw, Entrepreneur [TGGS 169]
True or false? Being a creative means you'll live most of your life broke, unhealthy, and in financial bondage to debt.
Well, many creatives assume that the statement is true – because no one has ever shown them an example of someone who has achieved financial freedom from the grip of debt and constant financial struggle.
Enter Jade Warshaw.
In this episode, this passionate creative, business owner and accomplished home cook will reveal how she and her...
Feast of Freedom: How to Become a Debt-Free Creative w/ Jade Warshaw, Entrepreneur / Financial Coach [TGGS 169]
True or false? Being a creative means you'll live most of your life broke, unhealthy, and in financial bondage to debt.
Well, many creatives assume that the statement is true – because no one has ever shown them an example of someone who has achieved financial freedom from the grip of debt and constant financial struggle.
Enter Jade Warshaw.
In this episode, this passionate creative, business owner and accomplished home cook will reveal how she and her...
April 28, 2022
How to Handle a Busy Creative Life God’s Way with Scott LaPierre, Pastor / Author / Speaker [TGGS 167]
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Making God-honoring life decisions may be simple, but it's never easy.
Pastor Scott LaPierre (provided by guest) Especially if you're a family-focused creative who has so many roles to fill…it can feel like the deck is stacked against you. If you focus on family, career suffers, and vice versa.
But there's a better way – and Pastor Scott LaPierre has dedicated his life to helping Christians to find it.
Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor of Woo...
April 25, 2022
Stuck in The Middle: How To Deal When Nothing Seems to Work in Your Creative Business [TGGS 166]
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Working as an creative can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions.
There are times when business is booming, clients are calling, gigs are booked, and we can barely keep up with demand for our talents. Then, there's the opposite – when nothing we do seems to be moving the needle toward success.
Not only is this a financial concern for many of us who rely on steady work, it can wear you down mentally, creatively and spiritually. It's hard to stay motivated...
Tracks to True Success: How to Make a World-Changing Impact with Carlin Muccular, Producer / CEO of Shedtracks [TGGS 165]
Is making a huge impact in the creative world beyond your reach?
Not if you approach your life with a heart to serve and dedication to excellence – and there's no better example of this than producer, drummer, songwriter and entrepreneur Carlin Muccular.
Having been awarded “top amateur drummer” in the country at the early age of 15 and touring with Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi, Carlin quickly became a musician to be reckoned with. His talent eventually led to his...
April 18, 2022
The Three Creative Tasks You Must Do Every Day [TGGS 164]
Every creative has a never-ending list of tasks piling up in their mind or in their notebooks.
While there may be many things crowding up your to-do list every day…
….especially when you want to stay productive creatively…
….there's only 3 things you MUST do.
How is that possible?
In this creative checkup episode, host Allen C. Paul explains how 3 essential actions can ensure that you end each day fulfilled and feeling productive.
If this encourages you, make sure to le...
