Founder's Playbook

Meet Matthew Fraser, an eight-figure entrepreneur who has made over $40 million in sales through Amazon e-commerce. Hosted by Nelson, this episode of The Creative Grit delves into Matthew's success story and entrepreneurial journey. Get ready for insights, inspiration, and a peek into the world of a thriving creative entrepreneur.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:30 - TikTok growth strategies

00:11:53 - Business struggles during COVID

00:18:22 - The power of branding

00:24:12 - Leaving the 9 to 5 Matrix

00:40:33 - Investing in Business Coaching

00:58:16 - Hidden Medical Product Discovery

01:01:16 - Investing in cryptocurrency

01:25:21 - Rolex dream and disappointment

01:35:27 - Mentorship and property investment

01:39:27 - Surrounding yourself with the right people

01:42:31 - Eight-step blueprint for success

In this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, host Nelson interviews money expert Lloyd James Ross, a seasoned entrepreneur with a seven-figure portfolio. They delve into topics like business, entrepreneurship, and money, offering valuable insights and advice. Tune in to hear Lloyd's perspective on investing, crypto, and the key to happiness through financial success.

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Timestamps

00:00:38 - Introduction

00:01:00 - Welcoming Lloyd James Ross

00:02:02 - The Importance of Humility in Business

00:02:31 - Chess as a Metaphor for Life and Business

00:03:24 - The Addictive Nature of Business and Money

00:04:29 - The Infinite Game of Business

00:05:04 - Offense vs. Defense in Business Strategy

00:06:08 - The Speed of Business and Innovation

00:07:01 - Evolving and Rescuing a Business

00:07:47 - Learning from Competitors and Mistakes

00:08:52 - The Value of Blitz Chess in Learning

On this episode of The Creative Grit, host Nelson welcomes guest Ben Vickers, the host of Fired Up Life. Ben shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate world to pursuing his dream life as a serial entrepreneur. Listeners are encouraged to make promises to themselves and take action to build the life they desire. Tune in for inspiring insights on entrepreneurship and personal growth!

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:11 - Introducing Ben Vickers

00:02:15 - The Concept of "Fired Up"

00:10:12 - Taking Action and Building Confidence

00:16:18 - Importance of Time with Family

00:21:13 - Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

00:30:58 - Brand, Marketing, and Client Experience

In this episode of The Creative Grid podcast, host Nelson introduces Ross Dwyer, a voice-over artist and the CEO of Do Good Studio. Ross shares insights as a successful business owner and offers valuable advice for creative entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses. Tune in to learn from Ross's journey and expertise in running a full-service content agency for coaches, experts, and course creators.

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Timestamps

[00:00:00] - Introduction

[00:06:28] Filmmaking during the pandemic.

[00:13:13] The power of voice in content.

[00:16:46] Storytelling techniques in content creation.

[00:28:05] Narrative storytelling and innovation.

[00:29:18] Sales and marketing strategies.

[00:36:46] Overcoming Business Challenges.

[00:58:47] Imperfectly perfect mindset.

On this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, Nelson discusses the importance of selling and understanding market demands for creative entrepreneurs looking to scale up and achieve success. He shares insights from a recent mastermind event with video business owners and teases the evolution of his new podcast studio. Tune in to learn how embracing sales can be a game changer in growing your business.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:04 - Guest Introduction: Ed Wisher

00:04:50 - Realizing Videography as a Career

00:08:07 - Challenges in Business Operations

00:16:07 - Advice for Success in Construction Niche

00:20:15 - The Power of a Focused Niche

00:23:27 - Sales Process Adaptation for Trades

00:28:19 - Learning from Client Misfits

On this episode of The Creative Grit, Nelson interviews Olivia, the number one property coach in Australia, who aims to help millennials fast track their way into building their property portfolio. Liv shares insights on how property coaching can democratize the real estate world and make wealth-building more accessible to the average Australian. Tune in to learn how property coaching can help you achieve a higher ROI and navigate the property market with confidence.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:28 - Defining a Property Coach

00:02:45 - Achieving Top 1% as a Property Investor

00:06:17 - Explaining Negative Gearing

00:08:51 - Understanding Equity

00:13:05 - Why Australians Get Stuck in Property Investment

00:19:16 - Financial Freedom vs. Home Ownership

00:22:09 - The Liability of Owning a Home

00:32:07 - The Importance of Teamwork in Success

00:41:05 - The Role of a Property Coach

00:43:15 - The Impact of a Partner's Support on Business Growth

In this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, host Nelson interviews a legendary guest who is an investor, podcaster, and business consultant, Ryan Drake. Despite being sick, both Nelson and Ryan show up to bring their best to the episode. Ryan helps purpose-driven businesses scale with systems for maximum peace and profits. Tune in to learn how to navigate life and business challenges with resilience and determination.

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Timestamps

00:00:09 - Introduction

00:03:22 - The importance of mindset in business

00:13:44 - Overcoming challenging days as an entrepreneur

00:16:06 - Sharing personal journey and mission

00:20:35 - Discussion on the impact of money and success

00:32:40 - Recognizing the value of team members and their growth

00:37:36 - The joy of seeing team members evolve and succeed

00:40:57 - Commitment to supporting and uplifting team members

00:43:44 - Choosing the right tools for business management

00:46:47 - Emphasizing the value of outsourcing and delegation

00:49:00 - Benefits of using ClickUp for project management

Tune in to this episode of The Creative Grit where the Nelson and Cooper, an ex-pro surfer and founder of the Good Human Factory, share their chance meeting on a plane and dive into a conversation about podcasts. Discover how pursuing excellence can inspire those around you and the impact of taking responsibility in achieving success. Join the conversation as they discuss their shared passion for podcasting and the journey to making a difference.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:03:04 - The Impact of Podcasting on Business and Networking

00:04:03 - Discussing Coincidences and The Celestine Prophecy

00:05:14 - Pursuing Excellence for Others

00:09:08 - Transition from Pro Surfing to Mental Health Advocacy

00:10:13 - Personal Struggles and Value of Responsibility

00:15:06 - Podcasting as an Extension of the Mission

00:21:32 - The Power of Taking Ownership in Life

00:24:21 - Responsibility as the Ability to Respond

00:28:04 - Networking and Building an Audience with Podcasting

00:32:09 - Strategies for Growing Podcast Downloads

00:35:09 - The Importance of Consistency in Podcasting

00:41:16 - Leveraging Simple Tools for Quality Podcast Production

In this episode of The Creative Grit, Nelson continues the discussion on the best piece of advice for the business side of filmmaking, including networking and client acquisition. Guillaume shares their unique approach to running their business, using Google Spreadsheets to measure everything and identify bottlenecks in production. They also talk about the importance of understanding the potential issues in order to solve them and grow a business successfully. Tune in for more insights and strategies for creative entrepreneurs.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to The Creative Grit Podcast

00:00:21 - Continuing the Discussion on Filmmaking Business Advice

00:01:00 - Business Operations and Google Spreadsheets

00:02:56 - Focusing on Sales as a Bottleneck

00:03:28 - Using ChatGPT for Business Assessment

00:05:00 - Importance of Lead Generation and Sales Process

00:06:32 - Learning from Others in the Industry

00:10:31 - Changing Mindset About Sales

00:12:16 - The Right Offer and Sales Approach

00:13:48 - Sales as a Decision-Making Assistance

00:17:12 - Confidence in Your Offer

00:18:14 - Mindset Shifts in Sales

00:20:34 - Seeking Help When Struggling with Sales

00:21:36 - The Power of Saying No

00:22:37 - Dealing with Hard Times in Business

00:23:00 - Strategies for Overcoming Difficult Periods

00:26:31 - The Importance of Toughening Up

00:28:43 - The Reality of Entrepreneurial Challenges

00:30:01 - Training for Toughness

00:32:38 - Having a Bigger Purpose

00:37:50 - Guillaume's Go-Getter Attitude

In this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, Nelson welcomes Guillaume, the owner and CEO of Bluu Media House, back to the show. They discuss the growth of Bluu Media House and share valuable insights on pricing video work and growing a video production business. They reflect on their previous episode and dive even deeper into these topics. Guillaume shares that the past year has been an interesting and successful one for Bluu Media House. Tune in to learn more about their journey and gain valuable tips for creative entrepreneurs in the video production industry.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to The Creative Grit Podcast

00:01:10 - Recap of Previous Episode and Value-Based Pricing

00:02:19 - Bluu Media House's Best Year and Business Redefinition

00:03:37 - Sales as a Bottleneck in Video Production Business

00:05:06 - Redefining Video Production and Business Growth

00:07:04 - Becoming a Digital Nomad and Content Creation

00:10:06 - Sustainability and Scaling as a Travel Content Creator

00:12:45 - The Importance of Business Mindset in Creative Work

00:13:47 - Three Mistakes Made in the First Year of Business

00:20:16 - The Misconception of Needing the Best Gear

00:22:07 - Standards in the Creative Industry

00:25:27 - The Question of Investing in a RED Camera

00:26:50 - The Reality of Owning High-End Camera Gear

00:29:10 - Mistakes and Learnings from Last Year's Business Decisions

00:30:07 - The Impulse Purchase of the RED Raptor Camera

00:33:07 - Making Strategic Business Decisions in Gear Investment

00:35:17 - Leveraging Teamwork for Business Expansion

00:36:05 - The Illusion of Gear Leading to Better Business Outcomes

00:39:09 - Shifting Focus from Gear to Business Development

00:40:02 - The Importance of Strategic Business Investments

00:41:05 - Leveraging Business Assets for Growth