The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast

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Most creative entrepreneurs don’t suffer from a lack of ideas. They suffer from too many. You see one opportunity and think, “I could do that.” Then another idea grabs your attention. Then you hear about a new platform, business model, side hustle, or new way to make money online. Before long, you have 17 possibilities bouncing around in your head and no idea which one deserves your attention.

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Written and read by Bob Baker (c) 2026

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Why do you suddenly start noticing something everywhere once it's on your mind? In this Practical Positivity video, I share my Honda Element story to explain how your brain filters reality through the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and confirmation bias. Discover how changing your focus can help you spot opportunities instead of obstacles and create a more positive, empowered outlook. Bob Baker (c) 2026.

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Do you hate marketing because it feels like bragging or self-promotion? What if you've been thinking about it all wrong? In this video, I share a simple mindset shift that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and authors become more comfortable sharing what they do. Discover why authentic marketing in 2026 isn't about you—it's about serving the people who need your message most.

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Late bloomers are often the most impactful leaders! Not because they moved faster. Not because they had it all figured out early. But because they lived! If you’re a late bloomer, you have most likely experienced setbacks, reinvention, grief, detours, burnout, healing, and growth. You’ve gathered wisdom the slow way — through experience, reflection, and resilience. And that changes how you lead.

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Yeah, I know — that opening line screams clickbait.

But stick with me … there's a truth-bomb behind the tease.

Every week, the gurus churn out fresh reasons to panic:

“The algorithm has changed again!”
“You’re falling behind!”
“You must do THIS or be irrelevant!”

Honestly? It’s exhausting. And mostly hype.

That’s why I stay rooted in what doesn’t change:

Human behavior.

Listen to this episode for the full story.

I help heart-centered people like you turn their wisdom and expertise into impact and income.

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When I published music marketing books in the ‘90s, I didn’t pose as an industry expert.

I was just a curious musician sharing helpful insights in a way that fellow artists could relate to.

And it worked. I built a career doing that for 15 years.

When I started posting affirmation videos on YouTube in 2017, I didn’t slap on a robe and call myself Swami Bobba Baker.

Nope. I hit “record” as Bob — no pretense, just heart.

That channel has grown to 425,000 subscribers and 75 million views.

So yeah, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when you lead with authenticity.

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I help heart-centered people like you turn their wisdom and expertise into impact and income.

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Yes, I’ve built a large following over the years.

YouTube, podcasts, email, books, courses … my numbers are impressive.

But, despite the story you keep telling yourself, here’s the truth:

You don’t need a big audience to make an impact (and make money).

In fact … a small, focused audience can generate better results.

Why?

🎯 Because when you speak to one specific person with a clear problem, you become the obvious solution.

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You’ve lived a lot of life.

Wins. Losses. Joy. Heartbreak. Resilience.

And through it all, you’ve learned some things.

👉 That experience? It’s worth something.

Not just personally — but financially.

Your life lessons can become your livelihood.

Because there are people out there who need what you’ve already figured out.

✔️ They’re struggling with something you’ve overcome.

✔️ They’re searching for the roadmap you’ve already walked.

✔️ They don’t want theory.

✔️ They want real talk from someone who’s been there.

You don’t need a fancy degree or a flashy marketing funnel.

You just need a willingness to serve – and a simple way to package what you know.

✅ Start small.

✅ Package one insight.

✅ Sell one solution.

That’s how a goldmine starts — one nugget at a time.

Curious how to turn your knowledge into income?

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"Bob gave me a wealth of ideas on how to connect with more people and build my business." -Anastasia Reuss

My 38-year entrepreneurial story

1987 - Published a local print music magazine in St. Louis, MO

1993 - My first book was published

1994 - Got an AOL account and started marketing by email

1996 - Self-published “Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook” in a three-ring binder

1999 - Learned HTML and created my first web pages

2001 - Sold PDF downloads of my books from my website

2004 - Published my first blog post

2004 - My book “Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook” appeared in the movie “School of Rock,” starring Jack Black

2005 - Published my first podcast

2006 - Uploaded my first video to YouTube

2007 - Created an online course for Berklee College of Music called “Music Marketing 101”

2007 - Joined Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

2016 - Uploaded my first affirmation video to YouTube (when my channel had 3,600 subscribers)

2020 - Reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers and received the silver plaque

2023 - My Affirmation Meditation podcast reached 5 million downloads 

2024 - Reached 400,000 YouTube subscribers

2024 - Became a Hay House Teacher (my affirmations are in the EmpowerYou audio app)

2025 - Published my 18th book, “Unstoppable”

What a journey it’s been!

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Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”), Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, and many more.

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, Medium, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube. And follow Bob Baker’s Inspiration Project on Spotify.

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Andrea asks, "How do you stop overthinking and trust the creative process?" My old friend Lee Mueller and I give our best answer and take a deep dive into gaining confidence as a creator. Connect with Lee on Instagram or LinkedIn, and at https://play-dead.com/, find his books on Amazon, and listen to his podcast And So the Mind Reels.

Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”), Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, and many more.

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