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Unplanned Creative

Unplanned Creative

By Brett Hetherington

Unplanned Creative is all about being creative, from the perspective of a freelancer (or independent creator if you prefer). Each episode I share a little piece of helpful information on topics that most independent creators experience.

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1x36 | My Top 5 Business Podcasts

Unplanned CreativeSep 18, 2018

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1x37 | A Look Back and a Look Forward

1x37 | A Look Back and a Look Forward

Looking back at the first season of The Unplanned Creative Podcast, while looking forward at what to expect for season two

Sep 20, 201804:16

1x36 | My Top 5 Business Podcasts

1x36 | My Top 5 Business Podcasts

Business podcasts can be a dime a dozen, but I have found 5 that I listen to every week and have helped me grow my own business in different ways.

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Goal Digger Podcast: podcast.jennakutcher.com/
Creative Warriors: creativewarriorsunite.com/category/podcast/
Five on Design: nis.bet/podcast
Double Your Freelancing: doubleyourfreelancing.com/podcast/
Clients From Hell: clientsfromhell.libsyn.com/

Sep 18, 201805:03

1x35 | 3 Questions to Start Your Podcast

1x35 | 3 Questions to Start Your Podcast

Podcasting is everywhere, and it seems like everyone has one. But here are three questions you should ask yourself before starting your own podcast.

Sep 13, 201806:57

1x34 | 3 Ways to Grow Your Facebook Audience

1x34 | 3 Ways to Grow Your Facebook Audience

Your business is on Facebook, but your audience has plateaued. How do you grow your engagement and find new potential clients? Here are three very easy ways to get your content in front of more eyes and grow your audience.

Sep 11, 201805:06

1x33 | 6 Ways to Continue Your Education

1x33 | 6 Ways to Continue Your Education

As an entrepreneur or a freelancer you are responsible for your own growth as a businessperson. Here is not only the biggest reason to continue your education, but 6 places you can find those opportunities no matter where you live

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Episode Links
Skillshare: www.skillshare.com/
University of Phoenix: www.phoenix.edu/
Meetup: www.meetup.com/

Sep 06, 201805:25

1x32 | Why You Shouldn't Hustle 24/7

1x32 | Why You Shouldn't Hustle 24/7

You will hear from every direction that as an entrepreneur or a freelancer you need to be hustling 24/7 365 days a year. But how do you avoid burning out while in the midst of that hustle? How do you ensure that you will have the ability to hustle on a regular basis?

Sep 04, 201804:14

1x31 | 5 Live Video Options For Your Business

1x31 | 5 Live Video Options For Your Business

Live video can be a major benefit for your business or your personal brand. But where should you invest your effort? Here are 6 of the biggest FREE Live Video options available to you.
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Episode Links
Facebook Live: live.fb.com/
Instagram Live: help.instagram.com/292478487812558
Periscope: www.pscp.tv/
Snapchat: www.snapchat.com/
YouTube Live: support.google.com/youtube/answer/2474026?hl=en

Aug 30, 201807:38

1x30 | What To Do When Its Time to Get Paid

1x30 | What To Do When Its Time to Get Paid

No matter what type of business you run as an independent creative, there will come a point where you need to collect payment from your clients. Here are a few ways to not only collect payment, but one extra way to help you send your clients proof of what they owe you. And it is all free!

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Episode Notes:
Square: squareup.com/
PayPal: www.paypal.com/us/home
Wave: accounting.waveapps.com
Venmo: venmo.com/

Aug 28, 201803:57

1x29 | A Hard Look at Fiverr

1x29 | A Hard Look at Fiverr

Fiverr is a very popular site where people can find creative services for very affordable rates. But with such a low threshold for services, is the site worth it for an independent creative?

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Episode Notes
Fiverr: fiverr.com
My Fiverr Profile: www.fiverr.com/hfstudios

Aug 21, 201805:48

1x28 | A Hard Look at Thumbtack

1x28 | A Hard Look at Thumbtack

Thumbtack is a very popular option for freelancers to find clients (and clients to find freelancers). But since their inception as a business, Thumbtack’s model has changed drastically. How do these changes impact freelancers on their site, and is the service they offer still worth the cost?

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Episode Links
Thumbtack: www.thumbtack.com/

Aug 16, 201806:12

1x27 | Family Time is Not Just For the Memories

1x27 | Family Time is Not Just For the Memories

Human beings are social creatures. Even those of us who enjoy time away from other people. Today’s episode is all about making time for family in your routine and why it is about more than just making memories.

Aug 09, 201802:40

1x26 | What Superman Can Teach Us

1x26 | What Superman Can Teach Us

I am a big comic book geek, and I love superheroes. One of my favorites is Superman, and though he has had a rough go lately, I still find so much inspiration in him. This episode is devoted to some of the characteristics Superman has that can serve us as creatives in our personal and professional lives.

Aug 07, 201805:18

1x25 | 3 Places to Sell Your Art Online

1x25 | 3 Places to Sell Your Art Online

One of the things I like to do in my free time it draw. I like to create art, and sometimes other people like the art I create. When I find that people enjoy my art, I offer it for sale on a few different platforms that offer print-on-demand services. Today I want to explore there three services I use and how they differ from each other.

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Episode Links
RedBubble: www.redbubble.com
Threadless: www.threadless.com
TeePublic: www.teepublic.com
My RedBubble Shop: www.redbubble.com/people/doctorheadly
My Threadless Shop: doctorheadly.threadless.com
My TeePublic Shop: www.teepublic.com/user/doctorheadly

Aug 02, 201806:08

1x24 | Vimeo or YouTube: Which Should I Use?

1x24 | Vimeo or YouTube: Which Should I Use?

When it comes to sharing the videos we create online, there tend to be a lot of different options. The two biggest are YouTube and Vimeo. Each service has their strengths and weaknesses, and today I will walk through some of those differences.

Jul 31, 201806:48

1x23 | 5 More Apps That I Always Use

1x23 | 5 More Apps That I Always Use

“There’s an App for That.”
With those simple words our modern society was captured. Everyone has their favorite apps… or at least a handful that they use all the time. In today’s episode I will continue my list from last time and share five more apps that I find myself using all the time that could be useful in your life and business.

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Episode Links:
Mextures: mextures.com
Apple Music: apple.com/music
Google Maps: maps.google.com
Venmo: venmo.com
Vimeo: vimeo.com

Jul 19, 201805:09

1x22 | My Top 3 Wedding Stories

1x22 | My Top 3 Wedding Stories

Over the past couple of years I have filmed a lot of weddings. Each one brings a lot of stories that I like to reflect on, and some that I wish I could forget. Today I want to share three of my favorite stories from weddings that I have filmed.

Jul 12, 201803:58

1x21 | How I Became a Wedding Videographer

1x21 | How I Became a Wedding Videographer

I wasn’t always a wedding videographer, and I didn’t always plan to be doing what I am doing. Today I want to share a little of the story of how I got into crafting amazing wedding films for couples that they want to watch (and share) over and over again.

Jul 10, 201803:04

1x20 | 10 Things Every Wedding Videographer Should Know

1x20 | 10 Things Every Wedding Videographer Should Know

Are you breaking into the wedding videography biz? In today’s episode an experienced wedding videographer shares some of the more important things to know before you show up for your next (or first) wedding videography gig.

Jul 05, 201803:46

1x19 | Wedding Videography 101 for Brides (and Grooms)

1x19 | Wedding Videography 101 for Brides (and Grooms)

Planning a wedding is hectic enough without adding coordinating your wedding video on top of it all. In today’s episode I will share the most important things you as a bride (or groom) need to know from an experienced wedding videographer.

Jul 03, 201805:14

1x18 | How Do I Find Clients?

1x18 | How Do I Find Clients?

Ah, the ever-difficult question of “where will my clients come from?” Today I want to take time to share three of the most common (and effective) ways to find quality clients for your business.

Jun 28, 201805:40

1x17 Social Media: It's Really a Conversation

1x17 Social Media: It's Really a Conversation

Social Media wasn't always a thing. Now it is almost impossible to succeed as a business without some sort of social media presence. Today I want to share three things to remember as you navigate the often choppy waters of social media as a business this week.

Jun 26, 201804:38

1x16 | Branding: Simple and Deep

1x16 | Branding: Simple and Deep

I have shared my brand philosophy before, but it is always good to revisit something. This time around I boil everything about Head First Studios down into two words. Take a few minutes out of your day to listen to this episode and find out not only what those two words are, but how my passion might be able to help you in your own business ventures.

Jun 21, 201804:08

1x15 The Importance of Self-Care

1x15 The Importance of Self-Care

As independent creatives and freelancers we are taught that we must always be hustling and moving forward to succeed. But is there another element to success? How important is self-care to a freelancer? Today I want to share three things that are necessary for every independent creative to remember to avoid burnout in your field.

Jun 19, 201804:17

1x14 Tools for Creating Social Media Graphics

1x14 Tools for Creating Social Media Graphics

The rise of social media created a need for businesses to market themselves visually in ways that we never thought necessary before the dawn of the internet. Today I am going to share the three main types of images that people look for, and some useful tools that will help you create simple images that will allow you to stand out online. All without needing to hire a graphic designer.

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Episode Links
Adobe Spark Post: spark.adobe.com
Pixlr: pixlr.com/
Mextures: www.mextures.com/
Over: madewithover.com/
TitleFX: itunes.apple.com/us/app/titlefx-write-on-pictures-add-text-captions-to-photos/id585663626?mt=8

Jun 14, 201806:16

1x13 | What Makes a Great Logo?

Successful businesses can often point to their logo as a reason that people chose them over their competitors. But what makes a logo great? What makes a logo stand out, and be worthy of someone's attention? Today, find out the three things that every great logo has in common.

Jun 12, 201809:22

1x12 | One Of My Least Favorite Projects

1x12 | One Of My Least Favorite Projects

Have you ever worked with a client who made you wish you never met them? I think we all have at one point or another. Today I share a little story about one client who wasted my time, his time, and taught me a lot about who I do not want to work with in my field.

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Episode links
Clients From Hell: clientsfromhell.net/

Jun 05, 201807:19

1x11 | Connecting With Your Clients

1x11 | Connecting With Your Clients

You as a creative need to provide your clients with a fantastic experience when they work with you. Sometimes that needs to start before you even know the client is looking for you. Take a few minutes today to learn about the importance of (and how to) connecting with your clients.

May 29, 201805:18

1x10 | Expensify: More Than a Made Up Word

1x10 | Expensify: More Than a Made Up Word

All Independent Creatives need a way to keep their books and travels in order. Today I am sharing the best resource I have found that lets me do just that. And best of all... it's free!

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Episode Links:
Expensify: www.expensify.com/

May 24, 201805:08

1x09 | 5 Apps I Always Use

1x09 | 5 Apps I Always Use

Apps make life easier... or at least better right? And Everyone loves a good list. So here are my list of my top 5 most commonly-used apps, whether for personal or business use.

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Episode Links:
Overcast: overcast.fm/
Buffer: buffer.com/
Netflix: www.netflix.com
Mazey: www.mazey.co/
Good Task: goodtaskapp.com/

May 22, 201805:24

1x08 | When It's Time to Get Paid

1x08 | When It's Time to Get Paid

You have completed your project for your client and it is time to collect your fee. Here are two huge items you need to remember to include in your process when you complete your projects.

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Episode Links:
Wave: www.waveapps.com/
Square: squareup.com/
Stripe: stripe.com/
Clients From Hell: clientsfromhell.net/
Honeybook: www.honeybook.com/

May 17, 201805:49

1x07 | Why Do I Need a Contract?

1x07 | Why Do I Need a Contract?

Contract can often be a dirty word to creatives. Take five minutes in this episode to find out why they are not merely a necessary evil, but something that can benefit you (and your client) greatly!

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Episode Links:
AIGA: www.aiga.org/standard-agreement
Contract Killer: stuffandnonsense.co.uk/projects/contract-killer
Bidsketch: www.bidsketch.com
Media Surgery: mediasurgery.co.uk/blog/web-design-contract
Legal Zoom: www.legalzoom.com/
Akron U Small Business Development Center: akronsbdc.org/

May 15, 201806:09

1x06 | One Of My Favorite Projects

1x06 | One Of My Favorite Projects

Today I get to share one of my favorite projects with you. As you can probably tell from the episode art it is a sports logo. ============ See more from this episode: * The Story Behind the Brand: http://headfirststudios.net/project/rust-belt-dynasty-baseball-league-branding/ * Behance Page: https://www.behance.net/gallery/63455127/Rust-Belt-Dynasty-Baseball-League-Branding * http://www.eartothegroundmusic.co * Rust Belt Dynasty on RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/doctorheadly/works/28721342-rust-belt-dynasty-fantasy-baseball?asc=u&p=t-shirt

May 10, 201804:20

1x05 | Who Is Your Ideal Client?

1x05 | Who Is Your Ideal Client?

Sometimes we struggle with reaching our audience in our creative endeavors. But have you ever sat down and asked who you are trying to reach in your business?

May 08, 201803:34

1x04 | 5 Social Media Apps You Should Be Using

1x04 | 5 Social Media Apps You Should Be Using

What are the pros and cons of 4 of the most popular Social Media accounts... and one bonus that you might not have thought of using.

May 03, 201808:49

1x03 | The Value of Social Media in Your Business

1x03 | The Value of Social Media in Your Business

Social Media is something that has become the norm for just about everyone. But where is the value for you to be utilizing social media in your business?

May 01, 201803:21

1x02 | How My Brand Communicates My Mission

This episode I break down the Head First Studios brand to share how it communicates what I offer as a creative

Apr 26, 201805:27

1x01 | What Makes Up My Brand?

What goes into the brand for my business? Take a few minutes and find out...

Apr 24, 201802:60

0x00 | What Is Unplanned Creative?

0x00 | What Is Unplanned Creative?

A brief preview of what to expect from Unplanned Creative each week

Apr 17, 201803:43