In any small business, whether it’s an art, a craft, or a trade, there is this tension between paying for the tools and training you need while at the same time being aware of the return on your investment. Sometimes you don’t know where a particular bit of training will bring you, but you’re willing to bet on yourself getting value out of it and seeing new opportunities on the other side. At other times, there’s no question that you need the thing (computer, supplies, whatever), because without it, you can’t produce.

Your Gifted Underachievers delve into the topic of spending money on your creative business. Is it always debt, or is it more accurately described as overhead? When is it worth it? How do you decide?

Questions for Listeners:

* What do you call it—overhead, or debt?

* Have you ever spent money you didn’t have to improve your creative work or life?

* If yes, did you see a return on investment (ROI)?

* What was the ROI, and was it worth it?

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