The Collection Podcast

Most creatives with a full time job are stuck on the same question: is it time to leave yet?

Randle Denson jumped the first time as a newlywed. He quit his job, put the financial pressure on his wife, and tried to build a business that wasn't profitable enough to carry them.

Now he's building again, this time while keeping his creative director role, and he's taking a completely different approach.

In this conversation we get into why creatives either jump too soon or jump too late, what it looked like for me to build on the side for nine years before leaving, why a low priced offer made people stop showing up, and the thing most people miss: if your job is actually fulfilling, it gives you the mental freedom to build something on the side instead of the desperation to escape.

If you're working a 9 to 5 and building something after hours, this one is for you.

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In 2011, Jeremy Passion released his debut album independently.

It's 2026 — and it's still paying his bills. This is how to build a music career without a record label.

Jeremy Passion is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter who went

viral before YouTube existed, raised $20,000 on Kickstarter to

fund his debut album, and has been a full-time independent

musician for 20+ years — without a label, without a formula,

and without compromising his message.

In this episode, he breaks down the one shift that made the

difference

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Most creatives have a money mindset problem they never chose — a "broke artist" belief they came into agreement with years ago. In this episode, speaker and Christian business leader Victoria breaks down why money was never the enemy, how identity shapes everything downstream (money, pricing, your voice), and what it looks like to steward wealth as a creative for the next generation. Plus a live voice-coaching moment you have to see.

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0:00 The Dangers of Money Idolatry

0:46 The Myth of the Broke Artist

5:29 Repenting from Success Built on Wrong Foundations

7:07 Stewardship Over Attraction

9:14 Escaping the Trap of Hustle Culture

12:10 The Power of Multi-Talented Creatives

18:06 Navigating the War for the Creative Mind

53:16 Finding Your Voice as a Leader

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Most creative business owners are posting content with no system and wondering why nothing's working. In this episode, Akin breaks down the BRIDGE Framework, a 6 part system designed for creative business owners (and businesses) to build a brand people actually trust.

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If you’re a creative entrepreneur and you’re still chasing clients, this episode is for you. In this video, I break down the 5 things you actually need to build a real brand: brand, branding, marketing, strategy, and video content. Talent matters, but talent alone won’t grow your business. If you want to become more visible, more trusted, and more booked, start here.

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I started my video production company without a camera. No studio. No equipment. No following.

And that forced me to build something most creative entrepreneurs skip entirely.

In this video, I'm breaking down the 3 phases every creative entrepreneur needs to go through to turn their God-given gift into a brand, a business, and a lasting impact: Believe. Create. Influence.

Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for years — this framework will show you why talent alone will never be enough, and what it actually takes to build something that multiplies beyond you.

What you'll learn:

— Why you don't need permission (or equipment) to start

— The difference between being a creative vs. building a creative business

— Why most creatives skip the "Influence" phase and how to stop

— How one client used video to go viral and fill 50% of her event in 2 weeks

— Why the ultimate proof of your gift is multiplication

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Most creatives dream of going full-time — but what does it actually take to quit your 9-to-5 and build a 6-figure business with no safety net?

Nesto and Beth Ann started with No LLC. No strategy. Just a camera and a willingness to figure it out.

In this episode, we break down exactly how they did it: the pricing mistakes, the pandemic pivot, the moment they realized photography was more than a side hustle, and the real tension that comes with running a business with your spouse.

If you're a creative entrepreneur trying to turn your craft into a real business — this is the blueprint.

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Creative teams are some of the most powerful assets inside a business, church, or nonprofit, yet they’re often misunderstood, underutilized, or burned out.

In this episode, we sit down as two creatives with over 40 years of combined experience working inside organizations and alongside leadership.

We unpack:

– Why leaders struggle to communicate with creatives

– Why creatives often disengage or shut down

– The difference between managing tasks and leading people

– What creatives actually need to thrive in 2026

– How businesses can build healthy, high-performing creative teams

This conversation is for:

– Business owners & executives

– Pastors & church leaders

– Nonprofit leaders

– Creative directors

We also tease an upcoming in-person creative experience in Scottsdale, AZ, designed to help creatives:

– Stand out professionally

– Build their brand with video

– Create clarity around who they are and why they do what they do

– Experience real community with other creatives

If you lead creatives, or are one this conversation is for you.

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In this episode, Mukwenda breaks down what it really means to build business God’s way — not just chasing money, but building with peace, joy, and impact.

We talk about why it matters, what “godly success” looks like, and the practical pillars he teaches inside his community. We also get into how he stepped out in faith to do a multi-city tour, how a podcast becomes a movement, and how you can build a community around a clear mission.

If you’re a creative entrepreneur or business owner and you want to grow without losing your relationships, your peace, or your faith — this episode is for you.

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