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The Profitable Creative
Hey, Creative! Are you ready to discuss profits, the money, the ways to make it happen? The profitable creative podcast is for you, the creative, how you define it. Videographers, photographers, entrepreneurs, marketing agencies. You get it. CEO of Core Group and author Christian Brim interviews industry experts, creative entrepreneurs and professionals alike who strive to be creative and make money at the same time. Sound like you?
Tune in now. It's time for profit.
Episodes
144 episodes
How Do Creatives Pivot Their Careers | John Taylor
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim welcomes John Taylor from Act 3 Agency to discuss his journey through various careers and the evolution of podcasting. John shares his pers...
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Episode 43
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50:40
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Hiring Is a Business Skill | Chris Brown
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Chris Brown, founder of Wow Remote Teams, discussing his entrepreneurial journey, the staffing and recruiting landscape, and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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46:56
Build It Like You’ll Sell It | John Doherty
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews John Doherty, a successful entrepreneur and coach, who shares his journey from digital marketing to building and selling agencie...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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50:02
Pricing Is Emotional | Jonathan Schüßler
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jonathan Schüßler, a photographer and videographer based in Germany. They discuss Jonathan's journey into the creative industry...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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46:32
Projects Don’t Build Businesses | Jon Morgan
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Jon Morgan, founder of Rival Studios, who shares his journey from aspiring pastor to successful entrepreneur in the creative business. J...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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51:43
Connection Over Credentials | Vincent Pugliese
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative Podcast, host Christian Brim speaks with Vincent Pugliese about his journey from a successful photography career to becoming a coach and the creator of the Unconferenc...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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53:55
Brand Before You Scale | Rob Genovesi
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Rob Genovesi, a brand strategist and entrepreneur, about his journey from corporate life to building a successful brand strateg...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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54:09
Build Assets, Not Just Projects | Stewart Cohen
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Stewart Cohen, a seasoned photographer and filmmaker, about his journey in the creative industry. They discuss the challenges f...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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45:59
Specialization Is a Superpower | Joshua Thompson
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Joshua Thompson of Bright Beam SEO about the intricacies of local SEO, the evolution of marketing strategies, and the importanc...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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54:00
Protect It or Lose It | Austin Bonderer
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Austin Bonderer, an intellectual property patent attorney with over 26 years of experience. They discuss the nuances of intellectual...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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40:19
Badassery Pays | Beatrice Gutknecht
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, Christian Brim hosts Beatrice Gutknecht from Badassery by Bee. They discuss the concept of 'badassery' as doing things exceptionally and pushing back against social no...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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43:02
Automate the Chaos | Kimberley Vargo
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Kim Vargo, a former high school math teacher turned entrepreneur, about her journey into the wedding industry. They discuss the...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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42:28
Marketing Is Math + Psychology | Perry Marshall
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews marketing expert Perry Marshall, who shares his unique journey from engineering to marketing. Perry discusses the pivotal moment...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:00:21
Wreck the Room | Jody Friedman
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jody Friedman, a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry who has transitioned into coaching. Jody discusses his jou...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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53:34
There Is No One-Size Fits All Marketing Strategy | Charlie Sells
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Charlie Sells about the importance of clarity in business and marketing. They discuss Charlie's journey from working at Ramsey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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43:17
Profit, Growth, & the Agency Reality Check | Jon Morris
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jon Morris, a digital marketing pioneer and founder of Fiscal Advocates. They discuss Jon's journey from starting a digital age...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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49:53
Solving Problems | Jessica Adanich
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this conversation, Jessica Adanich shares her journey of starting her own agency, highlighting the challenges she faced, particularly in sales, and the mindset that helped her navigate these obstacles...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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49:55
Value-Driven Strategies for Success | Todd Wallis
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this conversation, Todd Wallis discusses the significance of setting clear goals and understanding the value proposition in marketing and branding. He uses the metaphor of Alice in Wonderland to illus...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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41:50
Embracing Mistakes in Business | Dylan Bost
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this conversation, Dylan shares insights on the importance of embracing mistakes and continuous learning in the entrepreneurial journey. He reflects on his early business challenges, including operati...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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38:42
Gamifying Business for Success | Paul Pape
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this conversation, Paul Pape discusses the importance of clearly defined roles within a business and introduces a unique approach to team dynamics by gamifying the process through a Dungeons and Drago...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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48:48
Crafting Memorable Live Experiences | Dawn Farrow
PROFITABLE TALKS...Dawn Farrow discusses her new business in the experience economy, her background in performance, and her role in creating engaging live experiences and marketing strategies to enhance profitability.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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42:21
The Success of Design in Digital Marketing | Steven Schneider
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this conversation, Steven Schneider discusses the critical role of website design in conversion rates, emphasizing that even with high traffic, poor design can hinder success. He highlights the import...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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39:28
Mastering Course Creation: Focus on Outcomes | Dr. Carrie Rose
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this conversation, Dr. Carrie Rose discusses the intricacies of course creation, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the desired outcomes for learners rather than overwhelming them with excessiv...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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51:12
Turning Complexity into Clarity | Josh Cantrell
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Josh Cantrell of Signal Brand Works about the journey of entrepreneurship, the importance of branding and messaging, and the ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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43:05
Financial Planning for Your Creative Business| Nick Garofalo
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode, Christian Brim interviews Nick Garofalo from Open Handed Wealth, discussing the importance of financial planning for business owners and creatives. They explore the common pitfalls of...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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57:23