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Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. Today we're talking about managing our time in a God-centered way…

Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative, in any genre, for…

In this video, we tell you how to stay positive when you post a picture, share a project, or present your work and no one seems to notice ! This issue affects creatives deeply and can quickly demoralize you, to the point that you give up on your God-given dream.…

In this video, you'll learn how to build a sustainable, lasting legacy as a creative and entrepreneur! Jazz musician, educator, author and creative entrepreneur Ulysses Owens, Jr. has found the key, and he's sharing it in this powerful interview, as well as in his book, "The Musician's Career Guide: Turning…

In this video, we shared five big mistakes we made as we founded God and Gigs - so that you can avoid them and save valuable time, money and effort. Many of us make these same assumptions as faith-focused creatives and artists, but they can set you back financially and…

Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative,…

Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative, in any genre, for…

Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative,…

In this video, we share some key elements of a healthy church that supports creatives, and more importantly, we tackle the mindset that you should have as a member of a local church. While many creatives wrestle with the issue of church membership, it's still a core part of your…

In this video, you’ll learn how to end the vicious cycle of poor tax planning and missed opportunities so you can finally take ownership of your creative business from accountant, business strategist and author Sam Mabry! #financialtips #entrepreneurs #creatives In this episode you’ll discover: How Samantha discovered her passion for…

In this video, successful indie music artist Manafest (Chris Greenwood) shares how he invests in his music career, so that every new level he reaches equips him with new tools. To hear the rest of this interview, head to http://godandgigs.com/120 and select your favorite app, or watch at godandgigs.com/youtube. Website…

Can you build a massively successful career AND reach a goal of financial freedom – all while never compromising your faith? Chris Greenwood, known in the music world by his stage name Manafest, is an award-winning Christian rock artist who has reached the pinnacle of success as a performer, songwriter,…

There's nothing new under the sun...and that goes especially for church musicians' often rocky relationships with their pastors and spiritual leaders. Thanks to a recently released video that went viral involving Bishop Paul S. Morton and his musical staff, debate is raging among musicians and leaders in many churches about…

If you want to make sure you get and keep a gig or new creative opportunity, you have to be on your professional best from the start. This story illustrates what happens when you don't double check everything...and possibly lose out on a chance to make a good first impression.…

Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative, in any genre, for…

Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative, in any genre, for…

The word "crazy" is no longer considered acceptable by most...but it seems to fit the way many creatives view themselves. At what point, however, does our creativity actually reveal serious issues that we should be addressing? Let's talk seriously about mental health and how we creatives sometimes cover it up…

Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Welcome to this edition of The Creative's Checkup! The Creative's Checkup is a weekly creative pep talk for musicians, creatives and freelancers who build better careers from the inside out, through strong faith, authentic relationships and smart business strategies. We're here for any musician, any creative,…

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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 l (Allen) discovered when my tax situation changed, but I didn't adjust my planning…