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May 26, 2023
Mastering Creative Business w/ John Mike, Producer, Pt. 2: Future-Proofing Your Career and Facing a Major Health Scare [TGGS 234]
Having a life of success is pointless… if you lose your life…
That sobering reality is what faced producer, entrepreneur and YouTube educator John Mike when a life-changing moment radically changed his approach to his creative business.
In this second installment of this powerful conversation, John Mike shares how a major health scare reordered his priorities, and highlights the importance of prioritizing one’s well-being as a creative and entrepreneur.
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May 21, 2023
Mastering Creative Business w/ John Mike, Producer, Pt 1: How to Consistently Expand Your Career [TGGS 233]
Is it possible to get stuck in your success?
While it may seem attractive to reach a consistent level of success in your creative business – it can also lull you into complacency and stagnation.
What does it take to push past your current levels and reach true mastery in your creative business? To find out, we returned to speak to one of the leading mentors and minds in music business and production, John Mike.
John Mike is a creative entrepreneur, p...
May 8, 2023
The Art of Failing: How Mistakes Set Up Your Perfect Launchpad for Creative Growth [TGGS 232]
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If someone pointed at you and said “you failed”, what thoughts would immediately arise?
Some creatives would rather ignore the prospect of failure. However, we have a different take that will change your perspective and help you unlock the power of turning failures into success. Because it’s true – embracing setbacks and mistakes is the gateway to unleashing your creative potential and achieving the success you crave. Let’s exp...
May 1, 2023
Talent or Discipline? Vaughn “V.Keys” Henry Shares How to Make the Most of Your Ability [TGGS 231]
What do you when you have all the talent in the world…and you discover you've got a long way still to go?
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From the age of 2, music was Vaughn “V.Keys” Henry's God-given focus. His incredible gifting was evident as he exhibited all the attributes of a child prodigy, even leading his church band while still a pre-teen.
He since has become one of most respected gospel / jazz musicians on the planet working with such top-notch groups like Snarky Puppy, Ghost-...
April 24, 2023
Too Big or Too Small? How to Set Your Unique Audience Growth Goals [TGGS 230]
There's one thing every creative needs, but not everyone knows how to find….
The right size audience. It's a search full of mindset traps.
Are you playing it small, just to protect yourself from being disappointed?
Or, are you constantly aiming to get every follower you can – because you fear looking insignificant?
Either one of these is an extreme that we should avoid. But how can we determine the RIGHT size goal for our platform / career growth?
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April 17, 2023
Money, Music and “Making It”: Sam Warshaw Shares How to Achieve Real Freedom [TGGS 229]
Have you assumed that you have to choose between having a career in music and having control of your money?
Have you given up your creative dream because of crushing financial stress and debt, and decided that you'll have to settle for a ‘real job'?
In our talk with entrepreneur, musician and MD Sam Warshaw, you'll learn how to achieve fulfillment in your musical career AND have a solid financial future as a creative entrepreneur if you follow some essen...
April 12, 2023
Why Less Talented Creatives Are More Confident Than You (and How to Fix It) [TGGS 228]
Why is it that people with the least to offer…seem to have the greatest confidence?
Meanwhile, those of us with a lot to offer hesitate and overthink our chance to shine?
In this creative checkup episode, we'll show you why you're battling an uphill struggle while others with little skill or knowledge are displaying their talents brazenly.
By focusing on your own worthiness, you can put things into perspective and show up confidently and authentically…and s...
April 5, 2023
How to Unlock God’s Unique Plan for Your Creative Life w/ Matt Tommey, Mentor & Author [TGGS 227]
Sure, God wants you to be a creative – but did He tell you how to do it?
Each day, you have to figure out how to actually do the things that will bring success, joy and spiritual fulfillment in your creative life – and that can be incredibly frustrating. You have to deal with lack of clarity, lack of income, lack of community – or more.
Best selling author, mentor and podcaster Matt Tommey has found a solution to end that frustration, and he shares it in...
March 27, 2023
Over 1.5 Million Prayers: How Consistency and Obedience Leads to Favor w/ Alison Delamota, Podcaster [TGGS 226]
What can God do with 5 minutes?
If it is filled with consistency, accountability and a heart to seek God, the harvest could be incredible – like the harvest Alison Delamota, podcaster, author and entrepreneur, has experienced.
“Everything in life is a personal journey, and then God uses your personal journey to bless others.” – Alison Delamota
Alison Delamota is the host of the My Morning Devotional Podcast, a leading podcast for daily devotions with ov...
1.5 Million Prayers: How Consistency and Obedience Leads to Favor w/ Alison Delamota, Podcaster [TGGS 226]
What can God do with 5 minutes?
If it is filled with consistency, accountability and a heart to seek God, the harvest could be incredible – like the harvest Alison Delamota, podcaster, author and entrepreneur, has experienced.
“Everything in life is a personal journey, and then God uses your personal journey to bless others.” – Alison Delamota
Alison Delamota is the host of the My Morning Devotional Podcast, a leading podcast for daily devotions with ov...
