Inspirational Creatives

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, musician and entrepreneur, Steve Palfreyman, shares how he takes action on new ideas.

Hear why Steve wishes he got started on his new online virtual summit for musicians one year earlier.

Also, hear how getting started on a new project or idea, now, can be a valuable exercise towards achieving the creative life, and community, you want.

In episode 151 Steve revealed the mindset behind his new free online virtual summit for musicians.

And why he’s fallen in love with his community once again.

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Who doesn’t love music?

I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love music (yet.)

Neither has today's podcast guest.

Previous guest, musician and entrepreneur, Steve Palfreyman, has fallen in love with audience again.

He’s back on the Inspirational Creatives podcast today talking about his new virtual summit for musicians.

But you don’t need to be a musician to appreciate this interview.

We talk about what it takes to create great value for your community as well as some of the challenges and benefits that come with doing so.

You see, Steve can’t imagine a life without music.

Music has helped him with adversity, pain, shyness and his own mother’s depression.

So it may be no surprise he’s attracted and built a community of, and for, musicians to help them with their own creative aims and success.

He’s found some of the very best experts in the music industry and he’s sharing their wisdom for free - for anyone who wants to learn.

Whilst many of us may have heard of an online virtual summit, we’re not always clear on what they are and how they can serve a community.

And he’s not doing this alone; he’s involving his community.

They are exploring their creative processes together.

In this episode we talk about the mindset behind creating a summit and what inspired Steve to serve his audience in this way.

We also talk about what music means to him and the importance of empathy in his most open interview yet.

Hear why Steve believe artists are incredibly empathetic people and how they can use this to their advantage.

You’ll also learn why Steve wishes he had started creating this summit one year ago, and why you need to get started on your big ideas now.

Learn from your successes, learn from your failures, learn from Steve.

Learn to fall in love with your audience and community again.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.stevepalfreyman.com/

http://www.musiclaunchsummit.com/

http://www.musiclaunchhub.com/

Earlier this year small business expert and serial entrepreneur, Mark Asquith of Excellence Expected, surprised his podcast audience when he announced he was stopping his podcast.

Since then Mark’s branding has evolved.

In this special episode you’ll hear why Mark has taken a break and how this has influenced the future direction of the Inspirational Creatives podcast. 

Listen, too, to a private conversation with social media expert, entrepreneur, musician and artist, Steve Palfreyman and how that conversation is now leading to changes in this podcast.

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In 2005, Mark Asquith decided he no longer wanted to work for someone else, 9 to 5.

In 2012, he almost burned out chasing freedom and looking for fulfilment working for himself.

Today, he is a successful British podcaster and small business expert.

As the host of the Excellence Expected podcast, and the co-founder of his own design, brand and marketing agency, Mark has found confidence, and better relationships, in his work today.

In this episode Mark shares what he believes underlies a fulfilling creative life and where you can really find your passions.

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http://www.excellence-expected.com

One of the biggest challenges for creative is maintaining focus on their biggest aims in life.

Whether we enjoy setting goals or not, it’s something we all do whether we write them down or not.

In episode 147, successful entrepreneur, businessman and author turned coach, Stephen Rodgers, shared the strategy he used to achieve his own successes in life.

In this short action episode, Stephen shares what he has learned about overcoming his own resistance and how he achieves his highest aims.

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Stephen Rodgers’s wife health crisis changed his life.

Encouraged to re-evaluate the purpose of his own life, today he someone who is dedicated to helping others.

As the founder and CEO of The Alchemy Advisors he helps creatives find their own meaning, purpose and potential.

As the author of a new book, Lead to Gold, Stephen reveals what he believes creates success and happiness when leading a creative life.

Having once generated $25 billion dollars in annual sales, in the real estate business, today he is someone who enjoys not just the arts, but also traveling, yoga, meditation, sky diving and kung fu as part of his richer life.

Hear what Stephen has learned from his successful friends such as Warren Buffet, Brain Tracy and John Assaraff and why he believes every moment in life is an opportunity, a test, a challenge or a gift.

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http://www.thealchemyadvisors.com

For many small business owners and creative entrepreneurs one of the biggest risks to their business and freedom is themselves.

In episode 145 of Inspirational Creatives, Standard Procedure author, Tony Brown, shared his best tips for anyone looking to scale their business, serve more people and find freedom from within their creative work.

In this short action episode, listen to what Tony had to say about overcoming the risks and challenges of having a business that is dependent on you.

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If you’re a creative entrepreneur or business owner you could be at great risk of getting trapped.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Standard Procedure author, Tony Brown, shares what he knows about scaling ideas and business in a world full of challenges, fear and ego.

Having taken the leap from local authority employee to full-time freelancer, when faced with budget cuts and challenging circumstances, Tony shares how he has created his own success through the power of connections, a blog and a podcast.

Highlighting that there are great benefits of sharing what you know, and working with the right people, Tony shares his experience as a strategy coach and director of three businesses: revealing what he has learnt so far.

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http://www.tonylbrown.com/

Have you ever had that moment where you find yourself writing and you just get stuck?

Your mind is out of ideas and now writing feels like an up hill struggle.

You’re not alone.

Fiction writer, Ani Alexander, revealed in episode 143 what to do when it comes to dealing with getting stuck and moving forward again.

In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, you’ll also hear what to do with the reality of writers block.

You’ll learn about some of the more common challenges for writers and creatives (and what to do about them.)

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When Multi-linguist and fiction author, Ani Alexander, isn’t helping independent writers to get published, she’s listening to conversations in coffee shops as a source of inspiration for her fiction writing.

As a multi-linguist (Ani speaks 5 languages), who has been known to make her readers cry, she is someone who is passionate about the emotional power of the written word.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, you’ll learn what the common challenges are for writers and what Ani thinks about writer’s block (and what to do about it.)

You’ll also hear why Ani is making changes to what she does today and how she is hoping to take her audience with her.

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http://www.anialexander.com/