Creative Courage

Do you ever feel like you know what you need to do to drive your business forward, but you end up spending your day doing everything except that thing. So many creative business owners blame a “lack of time” for slow growth.

But ‘time’ is rarely the culprit. In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Alexander Ong - keynote speaker, life coach, bestselling author and YouTuber with 170,000 subscribers.

Simon and I dive deep into how to ...

Have you ever made a choice that felt right in the moment, only to realise it was the decision from hell?

That was me recently.

I flew to Amsterdam, dropped $2,000 on a Mindvalley ticket, and instantly started regretting it.

Instead of enjoying the experience, I found myself frustrated that I’d wasted the money and beating myself up for not making the most of it.

But then something shifted.

I was able to reframe the whole trip and ...

Do you feel like you’re undercharging for your work?

But you believe that if you raise your rates, you’ll scare prospects off?

Or maybe you’ve raised your rates already and you’re getting price objections.

Either way, this is for you.

In this episode, I break down why pricing isn’t about the number, it’s about how prospects perceive the value you deliver.

And I share how to completely change your prospects’ mindset around how much ...

There’s a fundamental shift happening in the creative industry, and it’s changing how we find and attract clients.

After a decade of coaching award-winning studio owners, I’ve seen even the most talented creatives struggle to consistently bring in dream clients. 

And the reason is because they’re chasing attention instead of building trust. But with AI content flooding the internet, the world is getting noisier.

Standing out is har...

What would it be like to build a 6-figure business without having any clients?

No relying on client outcomes and schedules.

No more being treated like an employee.

That’s exactly what Greg Preece has done.

And in this episode, Greg shares how he escaped the stress of client work to build a content creation business on his terms.

Before Greg managed to turn his YouTube channel into a passive income machine, he’d reached a plateau wi...

Do you ever feel like you’re not having the kind of impact you want with your business? Like when you reach the end of the year, you look back and ask yourself “did any of it matter?”

And even when you have a steady stream of projects and your clients are singing your praises, something still feels off.

You’re not alone.

And in this episode, I go over what to do when those feelings come up.

I recently had a conversation with a pas...

On the verge of burnout.

You’ve just lost a client.

A team member is off sick.

When it all hits at once, the default reaction is to push through.

But what if the answer to fixing your business is the exact opposite?

In this episode, I share why the first thing I often tell clients when everything is falling apart is that they need to take a break.

Last year, I stepped away for an entire month and came back with more clarity and foc...

When you jump on a call with a prospective client, does it feel more like a job interview? Does it feel like you have to prove yourself to them? Like an order taker rather than a valued partner? What if there was a simple way to turn the conversation on it's head? To go from service provider to interviewer. In this episode, I share a 15-minute clarity call framework that will allow you to take control of the conversation, quickly q...

The project deadline is looming.

A team member just called in sick.

Your computer is playing up.

All while the client is constantly chasing you.

We’ve all had those weeks where your to-do list is never-ending and everything feels like it’s on fire. And you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to get it all done.

I’ve been in this situation myself, and I know what it feels like.

That’s why, in this episode, I’m sharing one of the ...

Have you ever been asked for a discount for your services?

Do you ever deal with micromanaging clients who just won’t let you get on and be creative?

And do you ever find the scope of a project gets stretched just a little further at every milestone?

If so, you’re probably making one of the three pricing mistakes that I’m sharing in this episode.

These are the most common mistakes I see creative business owners make. And it’s costi...

AI is evolving fast.

The creative skills that we once thought were immune to being replaced by AI seem less ‘safe’ every day.

And if you’re not willing to adapt, you’ll quickly get left behind.

That goes for designers, web developers, audio engineers, and most other creative skillsets.

But how can creatives adapt to this inevitability?

In this solo episode, I’m digging into the impact AI is already having on creative work, and more...

Do you ever feel like you’re building a business based on someone else’s blueprint rather than what feels authentic to you?

Following strategies that don’t quite sit right.

Building relationships that just feel… off.

Pushing yourself down a path that looks good on paper, but feels heavy and draining.

If this sounds familiar, you prob...

You know what you need to do to grow your business, but something’s holding you back from taking action. Maybe it’s fear of how people will react... Maybe it’s the voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough. In this episode, you might just learn how to break through these invisible barriers. I sit down with my friend and Coach Adil Hussain who shares a powerful story that allowed him to stop people pleasing, push thro...

I know what it’s like to feel trapped in your business.

You’re desperate for a holiday, but you know that things will fall apart if you take more than a couple of days away.

The team can’t match the level of quality your clients expect.

Operations become chaotic.

And you tell yourself it’d be easier to keep handling it on your own.

But this isn’t sustainable. It leads to burnout, and makes scaling much harder.

That’s why, in this e...

Losing a project to a competitor can be gutting.

You know your work is good. You know you can solve the client’s problem. But for some reason, they picked someone else.

I’ve been there. Back when I ran my creative studio, I’d come across competitors with great work - sometimes even better than ours - often charging less. And I’d wonder why a client would choose us over other studios.

I was assuming clients only cared about the work...

Are you tired of getting to the end of the month and finding that there’s no money left?

If you aren’t making the level of profit you want to in your business, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Marcel Petitpas - a profitability expert who’s worked with hundreds of agencies to help them increase their profit margins without sacrificing their creativity or sanity.

If you’re tired of working hard and still feeling like you’re und...

How do you find new clients when things go quiet?

Ask for referrals? Send cold emails or DM's? Post content on social?

All of these things work. If you know how to work them. And in this episode, I want to show you how to create content that attracts ideal clients.

Most people create content that attracts peers not prospects. They get likes and comments not projects.

It can feel frustrating and demoralising.

It makes you want to ...

Are you building your dream business or someone else's? Are you doing the things YOU need in order to be successful or what someone else has told you to do? It's easy to look at high-performing entrepreneurs and feel like you aren't doing enough. They seem to always be winning awards, getting invited on podcasts and having their work featured in all of the high profile magazines. Maybe they get up at 5am and have a crazy morning ro...

How much of your week was spent working within your genius zone? 

And how much of it was lost to admin, chasing emails, or fixing broken systems?

In this episode, I’m joined by Grant Hushek. Grant helps marketing and creative agencies grow and scale without increasing their headcount using AI and automation. 

We uncover actionable strategies that you can start implementing today to eliminate the grunt work in your business for a fr...