The Profitable Creative

From Odd Jobs to Creative Entrepreneur | Josh Marshall

Christian Brim, CPA/CMA Season 1 Episode 66

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 39:36

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Josh Marshall, who shares his journey from various odd jobs to pursuing a career in creativity and entrepreneurship. Josh discusses his passion for storytelling, particularly in the realm of Dungeons and Dragons, and how he is currently developing a proof of concept for an email opt-in tool aimed at helping businesses improve their conversion rates. The conversation delves into the importance of identifying problems to solve, understanding the value of services offered, and overcoming the fear and overthinking that often accompany creative endeavors. In this conversation, Josh and Christian explore the themes of self-love, the struggles of alcoholism, and the challenges faced by creatives in the education system. Josh shares his journey towards self-acceptance and the ongoing battle with self-doubt and fear, particularly in the context of entrepreneurship. They discuss the triggers of addiction and the mental health aspects associated with it, as well as the inadequacies of the education system in nurturing creative talents. The conversation emphasizes the importance of confronting fears, understanding personal triggers, and the need for clarity in pursuing entrepreneurial goals.

Join our community of creative entrepreneurs and get a free copy of our No-BS Guide To Making Your Creative Business Actually Profitable delivered straight to your inbox. We’ll share smart, simple tips to help you keep more of what you earn—no boring accountant talk, we promise.  
https://bit.ly/4uCmlX2

Podcasts we love

Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.

The Chris Project Artwork

The Chris Project

Christian Brim