Life Lessons of a Creative Entrepreneur
By Kris San
Creative Entrepreneurship is at the intersection of business and art.
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Life Lessons of a Creative EntrepreneurJul 01, 2022
Are you a slave to the algorithm?
In this episode of the podcast, I share 5 tips to avoid being a slave to the feed if you're into that 😉
The Future of Creative Entrepreneurship with Bryant Walker
In this episode of the podcast, I interview the one and only Bryant Walker. He's a scooter legend and a Story-driven online customer acquisition & marketing automation expert specializing in Facebook & YouTube ads. 🤯
**These are estimates*** Jump around 👇🏽
0:00 - 1:46 - Intro to the episode and Bryant Walker
1:47 - 5:37 - Bryant’s Background and going viral on YouTube
5:38 - 5:57 - Kris asks about Bryant’s family background
5:58 - 15:24 - Bryant's family background and controversial experiences
15:25 - 17:31 - Bryant is a unicorn period. Kris asks him how to use the positioning in the market
17:32 - 18:43 - Creators focus on process, not the outcome
18:43:13 - 20:46 - Creators are selfish
20:46:03 - 24:32 - Creators don’t want to learn business
24:32:01 - 26:11 - Recap of what Bryant just talked about and the next steps in the journey of positioning yourself in the market
26:11:01 - 32:07:05 - Creators need to become capitalists
32:07:06 - 33:01:00 - The videographer dilemma
33:01:18 - 38:44:00 - The difference between a videographer and a video messaging consultant
38:44:13 - 40:06 - What are key questions to ask prospects?
40:06:22 - 45:22:10 - Bryant shares one of his frameworks the D.O.S.E Method
45:22:11 - 47:15 - Closing thoughts about what creative entrepreneurs can do for themselves
100 videos in 5 days with Chris Van Loan II
In this episode, Chris walks us through the process of creating 100 videos in 5 days for a client's course.
The difference between the Coach, the Mentor and the Consultant
In this very special interview, I sit down with my mother, Olga Navarro a seasoned Executive Coach and Human Resources leader, and talk about the difference between the coach, the mentor, and the consultant, and the psychology behind having a company culture of excellence. You can connect with Olga here https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-navarro-ma-92208316/
Purposeful Personal Branding for creatives
In this episode, I share the 5 key ingredients to a purposeful personal brand.
Creator left with nothing after the pandemic
In this episode I chat with Joey Cruz an amazing creator and person that lost everything after the pandemic and now finds himself barely surviving.
The Stubborn Creative Entrepreneur
In this episode of the podcast, I talk about lessons learned from my earlier years.
I was extremely stubborn and didn't want to listen to anyone that didn't gas me up.
I learned this lesson the hard way and my hope is that you don't have to.
Creating a course from 0 to 350 students with creator Lukas Kocka
Fresh new episode of the podcast talking about the behind-the-scenes process of building an online course with Lukas Kocka, who took his Modern Guitar Course from 0 and an 800 member community count to 350 students and over 11k members of his community in 2 years.
Anything worthwhile takes time, and there is no shortcut to building something great.
If you want to skip around 👇🏽
00:00 - 00:10 - Teaser
00:11 - 00:22 - Podcast Intro
00:23 - 01:33 - Intro about Lukas
01:34 - 02:39 - Talking about Lukas and the many talents he has
02.40 - 03:57 - Lukas shares how he had to choose one direction
03:58 - 04:11 - Lukas shares when he started to play guitar
04:12 - 05:07 - Why did Lukas decide to create a course?
05:08 - 05:39 - Recapping the ingredients that already existed before starting the course
05:40 - 06:35 - Why did he choose the name of his course?
06:36 - 06:54 - My thoughts on the name he chose for his course.
06:55 - 07:47 - What was the process like creating the course?
07:48 - 08:36 - How long did it take to launch the course?
08:37- 09:32 - Do you consider yourself a perfectionist?
09:33 - 11:16 - You've launched the course, now what?
11:17 - 13:01 - How many people signed up at first?
13:02 - 13:37 - How long did it take to get your first 60 students?
13:38 - 13:49 - How much did you sell your course at first?
13:50 - 15:11 - A year into the course, what's going on?
15:12 - 17:41 - How was it working with running ads?
17:42 -17:49 - How many customers do you have at the 2-year mark?
17:50 - 18:09 - At what price are you selling your course at this point?
18:10 - 21:54 - What are one of the downsides of running ads?
21:55 - 24:01 - Important thoughts on the podcast and the process Lukas has gone through to create his successful course
24:02 - 27:09 - What would you do differently if you were to start all over?
27:10 - 27:54 - Reflecting on one thing Lukas has done well
27:55 - 28:44 - Closing Thoughts
28:45 - 28:58 - End Card
If you're interested in checking out Lukas's world, you can do that here 👇🏽
https://www.youtube.com/c/LukasKocka
Interview with local photographer Josh Baker
For the last 13 years, Josh Baker has had a successful photography business called Azulox.
His style of photography has people calling him the lighting magician. His work is mind-blowing.
He’s an instructor at Precision Camera, the biggest camera store in Texas.
He’s also a huge advocate for community and nurtures his community via Patreon and his YT channel AzulOx Visuals where he has a segment called Josh says mean things where he reviews community members' pictures in real-time.
Josh is an example of great talent in service of others and is extremely accessible.
So, if you want to be a better photographer be sure to check out his YT Channel and Patreon. In this episode, we talk about his process and approach to creating and why the feedback loop is essential to growing as a creator.
If you want to jump around 👇🏽
00:00 - 00:08 - Teaser
00:09 - 00:18 - Podcast Intro
00:19 - 01:12 - Intro about Josh
01:13 - 01:39 - Setting the stage
01:40 - 03:35 - Who is Josh Baker?
03:36 - 05:43 - The story behind his lighting magic
05:44 - 06:11 - The aperture wormhole
06:12 - 06:38 - His journey to landing on lighting as his thing
06:39 - 07:16 - How movies influence him
07:17 - 08:24 - Where did his lighting start getting good
08:25 - 09:20 - Some of his inspirations
09:21 - 09:35 - How long has Josh been in business?
09:36 - 11:31 - His thoughts on newer photographers
11:32 - 13:36 - You can't be technical and creative at the same time
13:37 - 17:34 - How can photographers make a living
17:35 - 19:02 - Helping clients even when you can't shoot what they need
19:03 - 20:13 - His passion for education
20:14 - 22:37 - Key differences between hobby and business
20:38 - 24:13 - Kris talks about taking your time to develop and find your identity
24:14 - 25:49 - Finding your no's
25:50 - 27:38 - Why choose to build community on Patreon?
27:39 - 29:52 - Final thoughts and where to find Josh
29:53 - 30:05 - End Card
Thank you for listening ✌🏽
Basic Sales Process For Creatives
🎁 Free Gift Ahead! 😁
I first started my journey in entrepreneurship in 2015. I knew absolutely nothing about building anything and threw myself head first just like many naive entrepreneurs have done before. I absolutely do not recommend this but this is part of my story.
Now fast forward 7 years, I am working on building out an efficient and optimized sales process, and it is a game-changer for creating the best experience for my clients.
My services are of high value, which means I have created a high standard in which I wish to operate. This process allows me to serve my clients to the best of my ability without burning out. At first, building this out is a beast, but once it’s going, it is a dream.
In this episode I talk about a very important part of growing a creative business—the sales process. The ins and outs of it is unique to every business but the foundation is the same for all.
I share the 7 step sales process that takes you from winging it to an impressive business owner.
If you want to jump around, here you go:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Setting the stage
1:00 - Advice I got from people in biz school and film school
1:15 - Fear of selling
1:19 - Quick Storytime
1:46 - Back to the point of the video
2:01 - Sales Lifecycle
2:51 - What is a sales process?
3:15 - Why is a sales process necessary?
3:48 - 7 steps of the sales process
4:00 - Step 1
4:17 - Step 2
4:36 - Step 3
4:56 - Step 4
5:13 - Step 5
5:33 - Step 6
5:43 - Step 7
6:02 - Closing thoughts
6:33 - End Card
As a thank you for checking out the video I created an infographic outlining the 7 step process for your reference.
Click here to download the free gift: https://createwithkris.net/sales-process-infographic
Thank you for your attention and happy building 🌱🐢
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Master copywriter talks about mindset, money, creativity and more
In this episode I sit down with master copywriter and marketing consultant Alex McMahon and talk about the journey and mindset that has led him to generate over half of a million dollars in revenue for his clients through email marketing. Alex does not exist in the internet. He doesn't have a website nor social media so this is truly an exclusive interview 🤫
Skip around 👇🏽 -- These time stamps are estimates
0:00 - Intro 1:24 - The struggle / The journey
9:12 - Mentorship and why it matters
11:39:21 - The struggling artist narrative
14:06 - What keeps artists small?
17:13 - Benefits of offering premium services
18:57 - Team No Sleep Mindset
20:39 - Money Mindset
23:52 - Not afraid to give out the good stuff
24:48 - Recap on Money Mindset
26:19 - Quick thought on creativity
26:34 - Is character linked to business success?
31:59 - Closing thoughts on life lessons learned
Talking creative business and mindset with an art director Giovanni Dueña
This is my first official guest on the podcast and I am super excited to introduce Giovanni Dueña. He is a phenomenal human and a skilled creator and entrepreneur.
In this episode we talk about the mindset that breeds inspiration and new forms of storytelling.
Below is his bio from LinkedIn.
▫️I’m an experienced design leader focused on creative direction and strategic branding. Raised in sunny southern California & branded in the Texas sun.
▫️I’m presently passionate about cross-team collaboration on end to end design, holistic user experience, strategic product design & building design-driven innovation into digital and physical experiences that feel like the first sip of your morning pour over.
▫️In the past I successfully grew a human-centered design agency; working with startups and design-driven companies to craft concepts, brands and the systems that scale them.
▫️My design approach is informed by challenging ideas beyond a status quo, fostering user empathy and evolving how we fundamentally approach modern design from concept to completion with a balanced but bold simplicity.
Specialties: Visual Design • UI • UX • Design Thinking • Global Branding • Illustration • Product Illustration • Design Systems • Interaction Design • Concept Development • Brand Identity • Multicultural Communication #ONO
You can find Giovanni here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/navajo/
https://www.instagram.com/giovanniduena/
Romanticize The Process
This is one of the most important lessons I've learned so far.
By romanticizing the process it allows me to keep a steady rhythm.
Entrepreneurship is hard. It's grueling and the effort doesn't match the reward but I LOVE IT!
I can't explain the joy I have working on projects that are full of passion and vision.
I'm playing the long game. The process is the destination.
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We Are Blinded To These Perceptions
The 3 filters of perception really opened my eyes to an unconscious behaviour we as humans do on a regular basis.
Not being aware of this causes unnecessary drama and negativity in our lives.
By being aware of them, we have a choice to self correct and choose a better path. It's definitely a game changer.
This has helped me have better relationships with people and that has meant wonders for my creative business.
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Identifying Your Fears Activates Transformation
Throughout my transformation journey I've noticed that the more real I get with my fears the more transformation occurs.
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Letting Go Of Toxic Relationships
We are who we spend time with. So choose wisely. :)
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The Key To Growing Your Creative Business
In this episode I discuss the most important thing you need in your creative business in order to truly have that perfect balance we all desire.
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Video Professional vs Business Owner
In this episode I talk about the difference between being a Video Professional and a Business Owner.
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Stop Dwelling Start Moving
In this episode I talk about how I started the year with a ton of momentum and then lost it for a while and although it was normal life stuff -- I was stuck in that loop for a while and after some time realized that it was time to shake it off and get back to it.
It's important to process things as they happen but there's a fine line between processing and dwelling and the more we stay in that place the more time we essentially waste.
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Before Investing In Mentors Listen To This
Mentorship done right is one of the most powerful ways to get to where you want to go in a short amount of time. This is not about cutting corners because you still have to put in hard work but it's about understanding that when you strategically leverage the power of mentorship it literally unlocks your next level.
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Imposter Syndrome
This is an important part of anyone's success. Never approach a situation without confidence ever again. You got this!
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A Transformative Experience For Creators
In early March 2021 I went to my first transformative event. It was a whole weekend event and it was focused on tapping into the frequency of abundance.
I believe as creators we can benefit immensely from these types of events and should be something that we do at least 1 or twice a year.
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My Relationship To Pain and Pleasure
Pain is something I've always ran away from. But in order to get to where I am going pain is necessary. In this episode I talk about my relationship to Pain and Pleasure and how they exist in my life.
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Non-Negotiables As A Creator
These are some of the non-negotiables that I've picked up in the last 6 years as a Creative Entrepreneur. I made a commitment to myself as a creator to create from a pure heart and in order for that to happen I have to create parameters that keep me focused on the path I need to be on.
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How To Beat Burnout As A Creator
As content creators it's extremely important to take care of ourselves in order to be able to show up and consistently create from a place of intention and inspiration.
In this video I share 5 tips on how to avoid burnout.
We are so blessed to live in a time where information is readily accessible. It gives us the opportunity to learn from others and better position ourselves for success.
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It's Okay To Outgrow People
When you decide to change your life and have it align with who you want to be. It's natural to outgrow people. The people that we surround ourselves with are our biggest influences. Make sure you're choosing people that reflect the version of you that you want to be.
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Breaking Bad Habits is Neccesary For Growth
I had to face that if I was not getting the results that I wanted in my work and in my life; that it was directly correlated to my habits. Building positive daily practices and protecting my energy changes everything! What do you think about the power of habits?
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The Ultimate Lesson On Patience
Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. If you would love to support this podcast please leave a review and check out my instagram and YouTube channel. I am so grateful to live in a world where I can to be whatever I want to be and be successful at the same time.