Creative Business And Entrepreneurship Episodes
Sept. 23, 2021
How to Maximize Your Big Moment w/ Brian Nhira, Vocalist
In this episode, you’ll learn how Brian Nhira maximized his moment on a national platform and built the foundations of a successful, faith-filled and family-focused creative life.
Sept. 9, 2021
Five MASSIVE Mistakes Every Creative Must Avoid
There's only two ways to learn...via education...or experience. In this episode as we mark the 4th 'podaversary' of The God and Gigs Show, host Allen C. Paul shares five big mistakes he made as a creative and entrepreneur be…
Aug. 26, 2021
Jump Start Your Audience Growth the Right Way
As a faith-focused creative, there are people that you are called to reach. But if you are not using the right methods, those people could slip right through your fingers. In this episode, taken from one of our God and Gigs …
Aug. 19, 2021
3 Powerful Books That Helped Inspire God and Gigs
Before you can become a fully confident creative, you have to let other creatives pour into you. That's what happened with the God and Gigs book - which helped form the platform that now serves hundreds of creatives worldw…
Aug. 12, 2021
Turn Your Talent Into A Lasting Legacy w/ Ulysses Owens, Jr., Musician & Author
How do you shift from simply trying to 'make it' in the music industry, to truly building a sustainable, lasting legacy as a creative and entrepreneur? Jazz musician, educator, author and creative entrepreneur Ulysses Owens,…
Aug. 5, 2021
Imitate or Originate? How To Avoid Following The Creative Crowd
Are you tired of feeling like the copycats always win? From music to fashion and everywhere in between, it seems that imitation is more than flattery - it's good business. But it's bad for the artist, right? In this episode …
July 29, 2021
Should You Resign and Go Full-time as a Creative?
Are you considering joining the "Great Resignation" of 2021? In this post-pandemic world, workers from all types of professions are deciding not to go back to business as usual. Instead, they are quitting their jobs and look…
July 8, 2021
Tax Transformation: How to Seize Control of Your Money and Mission w/ Samantha Mabry, Accountant
Can God bless your creative business through taxes? Yes, and this passionate and gifted business strategist has the knowledge and inspiration you need to transform your creative career and your financial life.
June 24, 2021
Manafest Destiny: Plan Your Path to Creative Success and Financial Freedom w/ Chris Greenwood
Is it possible for a music artist to overcome multiple childhood tragedies, build a massively successful music career AND reach a goal of financial freedom - all while never compromising their faith and calling? If you foll…
May 27, 2021
How to Start Your Email List and Own the Connection with Your Audience
If you're a creative, you need an audience. However, in a noisy world where everyone seems to have a product and a platform, it's getting harder and harder to rise above the masses to reach those that want to hear from you. …
May 6, 2021
What to Say Day-to-Day to Your Audience
It’s easy to get excited about sharing your latest project, performance or product. But what do you share with your followers when there’s nothing to promote? In other words, what do you say day-to-day? Whether it’s via soci…
April 22, 2021
Why Your Audience Doesn't Know Who You Are (and how to fix it)
Does your audience really know WHO you are? While social media seems to encourage people to share a lot of personal details, that seldom leads to the kind of authentic connection that results in long-term commitment to your …
April 15, 2021
A Creative's Tax Turnaround: Keeping More Income w/ 3 Essential Strategies
Are you stressed every time tax deadlines roll around? For many artists, financial management and tax planning is a "set it and forget it" process. That's a dangerous game to play with your creative business, as host Allen C…
April 8, 2021
How to Discover Purpose in your Pivot w/ Melissa Vargas, Creative / Brand Strategist
In this raw, powerful and revealing talk, we unlock the source of Melissa’s confidence that helped her overcome the obstacles that nearly derailed her career. With clarity and passion, she shares how she maintained her fait…
April 1, 2021
Coming Back to "Live"? Position Yourself for Future Success with Peter Moore, Music Executive
There are glimmers of hope beyond the horizon for the music industry and live events. But what can you do now as a musician or creative while everything is sorted out? Peter Moore, a industry veteran with over 30 years in th…