Allen C. Paul's Blog, page 25

The Artist’s Money Mindset: Tame your Taxes and Future-Proof your Creative Business with Jake Randall, CEO of Taxbot [TGGS 57]

Disclosure: Please note that God and Gigs is an affiliate of Taxbot, but we recommend their products in good faith and from our positive experience with the company, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to purchase. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.

Is it really possible to protect your hard earned creative income..

to confidently run and maintain an artistically focused businessâ...

There’s Hope! 3 Empowering Strategies to Keep You Calm and Creative in a Crisis [TGGS 56]

How do you keep your career together when the world seems to be falling apart?

This is the question so many musicians, creatives and artists are asking as we endure one of the most unbelievable situations in modern history. While there have been many other crises that have rocked the arts and entertainment industries, itâs safe to say there has never been a situation quite like what happened in March 2020 as the entire world was paralyzed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Instead of dwelling...

The Master Class: How to Find True Fulfillment by Embracing Excellence with Jordan Raynor, Author [TGGS 55]

What would it feel like to wake up every day, knowing you spend the day doing exactly the work you were created to do and doing it at an exceptional level?

Almost every creative dreams of finding ultimate fulfillment and personal satisfaction as they pursue their goals, only to find themselves stuck in the mud of indecision, mediocrity, and confusion when it comes to mastering their craft.

This is the problem that serial entrepreneur, best selling author, podcaster and thought leader ...

How to Find True Fulfillment by Embracing Excellence with Jordan Raynor, Author [TGGS 55]

What would it feel like to wake up every day, knowing you spend the day doing exactly the work you were created to do and doing it at an exceptional level?

Almost every creative dreams of finding ultimate fulfillment and personal satisfaction as they pursue their goals, only to find themselves stuck in the mud of indecision, mediocrity, and confusion when it comes to mastering their craft.

This is the problem that serial entrepreneur, best selling author, podcaster and thought leader ...

Journey to Freedom: Navigating Monumental Success and Constant Change with Daniel Weatherspoon, Jazz Pianist and Grammy-Winning Producer [TGGS 54]

Name any major gospel or R&B project in the past 25 years whether from Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark-Sheard, Carl Thomas, the Winans, Fred Hammond, the list goes on and on and there's a good chance Daniel Weatherspoon was a major player in bringing it to pass.

Daniel Weatherspoon is a Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-winning producer, composer, musician and musical director. This dynamic artist proved to be the pivotal force behind some of the most iconic gospel, R&B and jazz releases in...

Fun, Faith and Frets: How Trusting God Positions You for Amazing Opportunities with Téja Veal, Bassist and Vocalist [TGGS 53]

If there is one artist whose story perfectly sums up what God can do with an artist with a heart for Him, itâs Téja Veal.

From her early days of playing bass in local clubs in South Florida, to playing in the White House and meeting President Obama, this uber-talented bass player, vocalist, songwriter and musical director has radiated joy and humility in every opportunity sheâs been given as a musician, songwriter and creative.

A Miami native now residing in Atlanta, GA, Téja has worked...

Fear-Factor: How to Handle The Scary Side of Creative Life

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

Psalm 56:3, NEW LIVING TRANSLATION

We've all heard the phrase “Do it afraid.”

Creatives, musicians, artists – we all have faced the common fears of rejection, failure and uncertainty.

In this climate where fear seems to be running rampant – virus scares, wards and rumors of wars, and all sorts of grim news permeating our culture – it's high time for we creatives to reexamine the nature of fear in our lives.

After all, many people are making...

Music Law 101: How to Protect your Rights, Increase your Profits, and Promote with Confidence with Somara Jacques, Esq. [TGGS 52]

Do you hide under the bushes when someone mentions the word âlawyerâ? 

The music and entertainment business has always been a treacherous place for artists who donât know the legal side of being a creative. Many of us are frightened by the terminology and confused by legal issues, not to mention the financial cost of legal assistance. 

Thatâs why we talked to an attorney with a heart for artists, to help us get over the fear of legally protecting and profiting from your creativity. . 

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Music Law 101: How to Protect your Rights, Increase your Profits, and Promote with Confidence with Somara Jacques, Esq.

Do you hide under the bushes when someone mentions the word âlawyerâ?

The music and entertainment business has always been a treacherous place for artists who donât know the legal side of being a creative. Many of us are frightened by the terminology and confused by legal issues, not to mention the financial cost of legal assistance.

Thatâs why we talked to an attorney with a heart for artists, to help us get over the fear of legally protecting and profiting from your creativity. .

Somara...

How to Harness the Power of Details

Have you heard the phrase “the devil is in the details”?

We disagree.

We think God is in the details.

There's nothing that God left out of the equation when He created you, gave you your talents, and set up your purpose.

So it stands to reason that if God cares about details, so should we.

First of all, let's discuss why details are important to every creative.

For example, let's say you're a musician and the one little detail is a key change in your music. We all know if that detail is...