The Artistic Entrepreneur w/ Jake Isham

It's OK to have a 9-5 as an artist!

What do the top professionals, in any profession - artists, entrepreneurs, CEOs all have in common? They know how valuable TIME is! 

They don't waste it! 

I break down my experiences interacting with and working with award-winning artists, millionaires, and even a couple of billionaires and how "different" it is then working with others. 

Where do I get started with social media??? I get this question a lot! 

These are the two strategies I recommend to build a solid social media following in 2022/2023. 

Pick the one that's best for you and then STAY CONSISTENT! That's truly what creates success.  

We all know, unfortunately, that there is no overnight success. The individual who "blew up" over night, has been doing it for years! There is the occasional protege, but for those of us who aren't that - this podcast episode is for you! 

Success comes from repeating the same actions over and over and over and over and over and over again.  Seriously thought, I did not put enough "overs" in the past sentence! It just is about staying consistent with the actions you know will produce success and staying at it until you have!

What would you give to know to go back 15 years with the knowledge you know now? Well, this is the closest I'll be able to do it. Hopefully, this episode helps you, with the shit I wish I knew years ago! These are all the things I wish I could tell my teenage self and all of it is applicable to ANY age! From skills to learn, to focus and discipline, to following my goals and staying humble.  What lessons did you wish you learned years ago?

If you're smart, you're ALSO thinking and actively working on BUILDING A BRAND! 

It is unbelievably powerful if you're an artist or an entrepreneur.

Depression freaking sucks! We've ALL been there! Everyone! 

Well, after 31 years, here are all the lessons I've learned to deal with it and handle it.  

It takes work, it's not easy, but it can be handled! 

Reach out if you need help! 

If you're starting out or wanting to get to the next level, this episode might be perfect for you...IDK.  

But, these are 6 things that I've distilled down I feel are the 6 major keys to success.  

They might be obvious, you might know them, but sometimes you need to hear it again...

Hope this helps you on your journey! 

Distracted? Unmotivated? It's 6 pm and you've accomplished NOTHING!?!?! You're not alone! I dive into different solutions to make sure you are productive, stay productive and build good habits to ensure it keeps going! There's no reason you can't be unbelievably successful! 

During a group coaching call recently I realized how so many people are lost and confused on how to get started on social media.  In this episode I break down the different steps to start producing content on social media. Before you pick up a camera, there is a few things you need to do/know - do you know them? Check it out and make sure you do, so your content and brand is cohesive and you can grow your social media presence! 

I heard Grant Cardone say "Who's Got My Money?" at 23 years old, and honestly, it confused me.  I wish I understood what he meant at that age.  It was not until later, where I fully grasped this concept.  In this episode, I break down two major concepts.  First, who has your money, and second, where they are.

Whether you are a solopreneur or an artist, you need to understand this concept! I go into several examples hoping to make it easy for you to answer those two questions.

Networking can be SCARY AF!!! But hopefully, by the end of this episode, you'll feel confident with a game plan of how to network. I break down, how and where to network and how to make it easier and more confrontable. 

Whether you are an artist or a solopreneur or even have a small team - there might be one fundamental flaw that is causing you to not expand - not having an organization.  

There are many different aspects to having an organization/business/career that is constantly expanding.  In this episode, I break down an overview of the different components which make up a successful company.  Regardless of your size - 1 person or 1000 people - you need to know this. 

In this episode Jake (@jakeisham) goes over how to really get started on social media, not just posting vacation and family pictures but showcasing your passion and career on social media to truly build a fan base. 

What is an artistic entrepreneur?

I believe every artist must think and operate as an entrepreneur and every entrepreneur is an artist and they must think like one.

Artists must create a business around them and operate as an executive or they will not succeed.  So many entrepreneurs think they are not artists, while in reality, they are creating futures just like musicians, actors, filmmakers, painters etc. 

As a professional actor for nearly thirty years Jim has appeared in the films Apollo 13, The Grinch, Frost/Nixon, The Punisher, Not Forgotten, There Will Be Blood and many others.  Some of Jim’s TV credits include Friends, Whose Line is it, Anyway?, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Castle, Lie to Me and Rules of Engagement.

He is also known for his celebrity impressions of Robin Williams, Sir Ian McKellen, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, George W. Bush and much, much more.

Maya Weinreb started her company Solvency Now to give peace of mind to the small business owner, solopreneur, actor,  Amazon seller, or artist about their financial records.  In this episode she goes over the basics of finances and everything you need to know to give you that peace of mind. 

Matt D'Rion is the award winning founder and CEO of Worry Free Marketing, a digital marketing agency focused on helping business owners succeed in their online marketing by empowering them with strategies and tools typically reserved for Fortune 500 companies. He has been a key speaker at various professional and marketing associations, his company has won numerous awards for its customer service, value and track record of growth.  He explains the importance of and how to get a mentor and how to come up with bright ideas on how to expand your business.

Manuel Suarez tells the story he went from BANKRUPT to selling a MULTI-MILLION dollar business. He then built his marketing agency and build personal brands such as his dad Frank Suarez and Dr. Eric Berg.  He explains the power of social media, where to start on it and how to use it to its fullest potential.  

From actors to musicians to CEOs, Franzy Staedter has styled them all.  She started with no connections and no experience expect for being the fashionable kid in her school when she was young.  Franzy talks about how she got her career started, constant persistence on accomplishing one's goals and finding and working with a mentor. 

Andrea D'Agostini is a true renaissance man! Andrea started acting, then later built a live concert series that had millions in the audience in a matter of months. He later built a marketing company working with brands such as Sephora, Pandora and many others.  Now, he is the the Senior Vice President of a multi-million dollar energy company helping it over 40x its growth. He goes over the first things every artist should do: building a team, getting sponsorship without being a house-hold name and how to come up with bright ideas to expand and grow the business.  

Mirit was in an abusive relationship with two young girls.  She then left her criminal husband and raises her two girls on her own.  Learning sales, PR and marketing, Mirit built a career to be envied.  Years later she decided she wanted to be an artist.  She picked up a paint brush and started painting.  Shortly after she is selling paintings for over $20k+.  She talks about integrity, knowing who you're selling to and her passion for art.  

A directing career spanning over 35 years, some of Donald Petrie's films include HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS, MISS CONGENIALITY, GRUMPY OLD MEN, and MYSTIC PIZZA.  He talks about how he always had a job having to do with the film industry, his tips for interviews and how to sustain a career in an ever-growing and competitive industry.