The Breakthrough Creative

Andy Strote is a Copywriter who founded two creative agencies and has written a book, How to Start a Successful Creative Agency, that documents his expertise.

Andy shares his journey into copywriting as a creative employee, his transition to freelance and then the formation of not one but two agencies. He and his partners sold the first while Andy sold his shares back to his partners after a time at the second agency.

Andy also shares what you can find in his book that will help you start your own successful creative agency.

You can find Andy on twitter at https://twitter.com/StroteBook

You can learn more about his book and where to order at www.creativeagencybook.com

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In Episode 35 I shared 'How I Mad e$11,000 Airbrushing T-Shirts in One Month'. It was one of my most viewed episodes on Youtube.

I decided it needed a forensic look and came up with the '3 Reasons WHY' I was able to find financial and creative success...

1. Pick a Target

2. Take Action

3. Build A Systematic Approach to Hitting Your Target (Much simpler than it sounds)

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It is so important to find and work with good people. My friend and business associate, Chris Liechti, has been a part of my professional and personal life for the past 24 years!

Finding good people to work with who complement your skills and also care about you and your success are one of the most important discoveries you will make in your life. Chris Liechti is a faux finisher, muralist, illustrator and all-around amazing problem solver.

You can reach Chris at [email protected]

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In this Q&A Coaching episode, I answer questions from my guest, illustrator, Joe Johnson.

We talk about getting noticed by clients, how to find illustration in during COVID and the effects COVID may have on the marketplace moving forward.

Joe Johnson is a recent college grad who is building his illustration career. He has a unique style rendering posters and images of jets and other aeronautic machines!

Check out Joe's work on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joe_theillustrator/

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We all have those stories we love to watch, read or tell over and over again. There are 4 particular elements in many of my favorite stories that I see play out in the successful careers of creatives. I unpack them in this episode.

Ep 3 - Mentors: Your Secret Weapon!

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Artists crossing into professional territory often struggle with seeing themselves as professionals. Maybe it is because of the stigmas attached to creative work.

We often hear statements such as:

"You can't make a living from art."

"If you do this work for me (for free) you will get exposure."

"You'll end up a starving artist..."

I think what artists need is permission to succeed - and - more accurately - permission to PURSUE success.

In this episode I give you 4 points you should be willing to embrace and 3 proactive actions to take to increase your chances for a successful career as an artist.

If you are interested in a PDF of the points I make in this episode please email [email protected]

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If you are interested in learning more about SEA, please check out www.selfemploymentinthearts.com or listen to Amy Rogers in episode 20.

Craig Burgess is a graphic designer and visualizer who has spent his career developing the skills to become a FULL STACK CREATIVE, partnering in his own design agency, leveraging Twitter to build his following and becoming an author.

You can learn more about Craig at

https://getdoingthings.com/

Follow @craigburgess on Twitter.

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Catherine and Jeffrey Ross are partners in Ross Creative Works. Catherine oversees the marketing and advertising. Jeffrey handles the commercial photography.

We discuss sales and learning how to sell, the importance of coaching and education in the growth of their company, navigating the pandemic and the benefits of partnering together in life and business.

You can learn more about Catherine and Jeffrey at www.rosscreativeworks.com

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I met Maggie Capettini several years ago after both of us were selected for a public art event. I was captivated by her work and am so glad to have her on the show to hear her story and learn more about her creative process and business practices.

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If you had asked 5-year-old Capettini what she wanted to be when she grew up, her answer would have been a mashup: drive a school bus, work at a restaurant, be a ballerina, and be an artist. Only one of those four career goals has come true. Invested in the tradition of plein air painting, Capettini renders landscapes and architecture on location. Studio works, still lifes, and figure studies round out Capettini's portfolio. She paints from life as often as possible. Using painting knives on panel, she applies and removes paint, creating a textured surface revealing layers of color. Her works embody an energy that draw the viewer in. Raised and currently residing in the Chicagoland area, Capettini holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She has studied at Palette and Chisel in Chicago. Capettini has won awards for her paintings, and her works are held in museum collections in Warrenville and West Chicago, Illinois, as well as private collections in the United States, Japan, Germany, and Canada.

www.maggiecapettini.com

@maggiepaints on instagram and Facebook