Cashing in on Creativity Podcast

What does it take to be a Successful Fine Artist?

Our guests today are four successful fine artists that are working full time in their field. We talk with Karlene Bland, Time Packer, Ron Grieg, and Josh Tiessen about what they learned during their climb to success and what other artists need to know to be successful in their businesses and careers. Below are links to their full interviews on previous episodes.

Karlene Bland

https://cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com/cc043-artist-karlene-bland-interviews-the-host-bruce-outridge

Josh Tiessen

https://cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com/cc046-inspiration-with-fine-art-prodigy-josh-tiessen

Ron Greig

https://cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com/cc133-a-career-of-art-with-ron-greig

Tim Packer

https://cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com/cc155-selling-art-on-linkedin-with-tim-packer

Check out Bruce's book How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps which you can download for free at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Do you want help on creating content for your business and tips on how to market it to your audience? If so why not get tips on a monthly basis with the Creative Connections Newsletter. https://bruceoutridge.com/the-creative-connection/

Get Bruce's latest book You're Not Done Yet and learn how to create the life you want as a creative entrepreneur. Learn how to focus your life, your career, or your business by realizing your true potential. Get your copy at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

The tune of the week is One Set to Freedom by Killin' Time Band off their album One Set to Freedom. You can learn more about the band at www.killintimeband.com

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Improve Your Speaking Ability with Brenden Kumarasamy

Bruce chats with speaking coach Brenden Kumarasamy about the importance of learning to speak well and tips on battling problems such as stage fright and many other issues that are problematic for speakers. Whether an artist trying to get that next illustration contract or an entrepreneur about to present their solution to a crowded room everyone can benefit from learning to speak well in front of other people. You can learn more about Brenden Kumarasamy at www.mastertalk.ca or on his YouTube channel.

Do you want help on creating content for your business and tips on how to market it to your audience? If so why not get tips on a monthly basis with the Creative Connections Newsletter. https://bruceoutridge.com/the-creative-connection/

Get Bruce's latest book You're Not Done Yet and learn how to create the life you want as a creative entrepreneur. Learn how to focus your life, your career, or your business by realizing your true potential. Get your copy at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

The Tune of the Week is "Second That Emotion" by Trio Avenue off their album Avenue to Great Music. You can learn more about Trio Avenue at www.trioavenue.com

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Focusing Your Business with Instagram

Learn how to focus your business and social media by posting to Instagram. Host Bruce Outridge talks about strategies when posting to Instagram that can help focus your social media content while improving your feed at the same time.

Do you want help on creating content for your business and tips on how to market it to your audience? If so why not get tips on a monthly basis with the Creative Connections Newsletter. https://bruceoutridge.com/the-creative-connection/

Get Bruce's latest book You're Not Done Yet and learn how to create the life you want as a creative entrepreneur. Learn how to focus your life, your career, or your business by realizing your true potential. Get your copy at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

The tune of the week is We Signed the Deal from Tropical Daze from their album of the same name. You can learn more about the band under our band profile at https://bruceoutridge.com/podcast-music/

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

A Successful Animation Career with Thomas Estrada

Bruce chats with animator / illustrator Thomas Estrada on his career as an animator and artist with Dreamworks and Disney. Estrada has worked on some major films and games like Over the Hedge, Prince of Egypt, Atlantis, Emperor's New Groove, and for bands such as the Foo Fighters. Learn what it takes to have a successful animation career. You can learn more about Estrada at www.artifthomasestrada.com

Check out Bruce's book How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps which you can download for free at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Get Bruce's latest book You're Not Done Yet and learn how to create the life you want as a creative entrepreneur. Learn how to focus your life, your career, or your business by realizing your true potential. Get your copy at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

The tune of the week is Zero to Sixty by Thomas Wade off his Seven Years On Album. You can learn more about Thomas and his work at www.thomaswade.com

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Switching the Name of Your Band

Bruce chats with Danny Thompson of The Thompsons about why he has changed the name of the band and the reason for the change after so many years. This tip is important for all musicians interested in naming their band. You can learn more about The Thompsons at www.dannythompsonband.com

Check out Bruce's book How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps which you can download for free at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

The tune of the week is Between Sundays by the Thompsons. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Forming a Family Band with Danny Thompson

Bruce chats with country star Danny Thompson about his latest release Country Girl as well the changes to the band to make it more about family and working in a home grown market. You can learn more about the Thompsons at www.dannythompsonband.com

Check out Bruce's book How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps which you can download for free at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Are you looking for promotional products for your business? MBKO offers a full line of custom solutions for your business to help you get your name out to the market. You can learn more at www.mbkomerch.com

The tune of the week is Country Girl by the Thompsons. You can learn more about the band at www.dannythompsonband.com

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Why You Should Build an Audience First

In this tip for musicians the electric pop duo Les Flair talk about the importance of building an audience first before trying to create content to ensure you are speaking to the right audience.

Do you want help on creating content for your business and tips on how to market it to your audience? If so why not get tips on a monthly basis with the Creative Connections Newsletter. https://bruceoutridge.com/the-creative-connection/

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Building a Word of Mouth Following with Les Flair

Electro Pop Duo Les Flair are Bruce's guest on the show talking about how they created buzz for their European tour through word of mouth marketing only. Find out how this duo got the word out with tips in how you can increase the audience for your next show.

Check out Bruce's book How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps which you can download for free at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Do you want help on creating content for your business and tips on how to market it to your audience? If so why not get tips on a monthly basis with the Creative Connections Newsletter. https://bruceoutridge.com/the-creative-connection/

The Tune of the Week is Souls Run Free by Chris Wilkinson off his Harmony Hills Album

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome for Artists

Have you had days where you felt others were better than you or your work wasn't good enough? This is a struggle many artists and professionals have known as "Imposter Syndrome" and it can hold back a person and their business if they don't learn how to deal with it. Dr. Minette Riordan offers a tip on how artists and can deal with this to move through to success. You can learn more Dr. Minette Riordan at www.minetteriordan.com

Are you looking for promotional products for your business? MBKO offers a full line of custom solutions for your business to help you get your name out to the market. You can learn more at www.mbkomerch.com

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Marketing Your Art Business with Minette Riordan

Bruce chats with marketing expert and fellow artist Minette Riordan about what artists should be doing to market or improve their businesses for success. Find out what important steps make a successful art business and how you can improve your operation. You can learn more about Dr. Minette Riordan and her programs at www.minetteriordan.com

Check out Bruce's book How to Start an Artistic Business in 12 Easy Steps which you can download for free at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com

Do you want help on creating content for your business and tips on how to market it to your audience? If so why not get tips on a monthly basis with the Creative Connections Newsletter. https://bruceoutridge.com/the-creative-connection/

The tune of the week is Rock and Roll Robin Hood by the Killin' Time Band off their album One Set to Freedom. You can learn more about the band at www.killintimeband.com

About the Show

A business and career podcast helping inspire creative entrepreneurs such as artists, authors, and musicians to create a fulfilling life using their talents. Get started on your journey today!

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cashing-in-on-creativity-podcast/id1184079789

Artists, authors, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs with talent will benefit from this podcast. This is a podcast that helps you take that creative talent and offers you ways to turn it into a viable business, product, or service. The podcast is hosted by artist Bruce Outridge who shows you through the eyes of others how you can take an idea or talent and make it something that brings you money in over time allowing you to create a career doing something that you love. The show features topics, interviews, and ideas to take your creative talents and turn them into profitable ideas. Want to know how a musician takes their love of music and makes a living? How about learning how a cartoonist created a business because he loves to draw? How did that author write their latest book? How does a jewellery maker, photographer, or software maker make money with their passion? The show interviews real people actually making money from their creative crafts hopefully inspiring you to do the same no matter which level of creative entrepreneur that you are subscribe to the podcast at www.cashinginoncreativitypodcast.com