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Balancing Art and Business: The Secret to Monetizing Your Creativity

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January 13, 2025 | Episode 105
Balancing Art and Business:
The Secret to Monetizing Your Creativity

Strategies for Thriving in Your Creative Business

Episode 105: How to Balance Art and Business Without Compromising Your Creativity

by Carma Spence | The Author Switch Podcast

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Could writing a book help grow your business without sacrificing creativity? Watch this video to find out! Learn how to:

  • balance your passion with profitability,
  • set financial goals, and
  • confidently say no to opportunities that don’t align with your values.

    • Carma covers a wide variety of topics to help you be a successful creative entrepreneur. Including:

    • overcoming the ‘starving artist’ myth,
    • setting clear business goals,
    • combining creativity with smart business tactics
    • how to leverage social media,
    • how to handle criticism, and
    • how to stay resilient during slow periods.

      • Tune in for actionable advice, powerful strategies, and much more!

      Time Stamps
      • 00:00 Introduction: Creativity and Business
      • 01:17 Balancing Art and Business Mindset
      • 01:30 Overcoming the Starving Artist Myth
      • 03:07 Defining Your Version of Success
      • 05:59 The Art of Saying No
      • 09:54 Trusting Your Instincts
      • 11:53 Monetizing Your Creativity
      • 15:24 Identifying Your Ideal Audience
      • 18:31 Marketing Without Selling Out
      • 21:02 The Power of Marketing
      • 21:16 Storytelling as a Marketing Tool
      • 21:29 Sharing Your ‘Why’
      • 23:56 Using Relatable Anecdotes
      • 26:47 Leveraging Social Media
      • 28:46 Choosing the Right Platforms
      • 31:50 Overcoming Creative Burnout
      • 35:14 Handling Criticism and Feedback
      • 38:45 Staying Resilient During Slow Periods
      • 40:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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        Summary of Episode 105: Balancing Art and Business: The Secret to Monetizing Your Creativity:

        Do you think writing a book to grow your business compromises your creativity? Watch this video and learn to balance artistic passion with savvy business strategies. Yes, you can thrive as a creative entrepreneur!

        In this episode of The Author Switch Podcast, Carma Spence breaks down actionable tips to:

        • monetize your creativity,
        • overcome the starving artist myth, and
        • align your creative goals with your financial success.

          • Learn to master your mindset. Discover marketing techniques and income strategies to fuel creative fulfillment and financial growth. Set creative boundaries and price confidently. This episode provides the tools to build a thriving creative business.

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