The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast

Ruby Mercado has an amazing attitude, mindset, and work ethic.

Yes, she has great advice on how to create your own opportunities in the oversaturated Los Angeles acting world. More important, listen to how she breaks through fear, stays centered, and builds confidence in herself and those around her. Inspiring stuff, no matter what creative field you're in!

Learn more about Ruby Mercado at:

https://www.instagram.com/rubymercadol/

https://www.facebook.com/rubymercadol/ 

https://twitter.com/rubymercadoL 

https://imdb.me/rubymercado

https://awakeningsinreallife.com/

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Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook: 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians & Bands on a Budget
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/guerrilla-music-marketing-handbook/

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

You'll find previous Creative Entrepreneur episodes here:

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How to Blast Through the Excuses That Hold You Back!

Four simple words is all it takes to make progress with your music, book, art, or other creative project.

Learn more about The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World

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For all other countries: http://mybook.to/TPPrint

You may also be interested in ...

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook: 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians & Bands on a Budget
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/guerrilla-music-marketing-handbook/

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

You'll find previous Creative Entrepreneur episodes here:

https://bobbakerpodcast.libsyn.com/

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Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

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In this short episode I share an original song I wrote last week about the raging debate over YANNY vs LAUREL. Which is it? In this humorous tune I put my foot down and choose a side.

I know, I should have pronounced Yanny like “granny” or “nanny,” instead of like the musician Yanni. But you get the point :)

You can watch the YouTube version here:

https://youtu.be/CNv3nSdPf8M

You may also be interested in ...

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook: 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians & Bands on a Budget
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/guerrilla-music-marketing-handbook/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

You'll find previous Creative Entrepreneur episodes here:

https://bobbakerpodcast.libsyn.com/

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Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

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In this episode I share the four reasons artists create (and why #3 holds the key to turning pro and making money). I also cover the two overlapping factors that must be in place for you to monetize your talents and creativity.

This is the second in a series of podcast lessons on how to make money as an independent creative entrepreneur.

You may also be interested in ...

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

Wanna see if you're a good fit to become a consulting and coaching client? And if I'm a good fit for you? Just head to

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/music-marketing-consultant/

Fill out that form even if you aren't a musician. I love working with creative entrepreneurs of all types.

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook: 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians & Bands on a Budget
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/guerrilla-music-marketing-handbook/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

You'll find previous Creative Entrepreneur episodes here:

https://bobbakerpodcast.libsyn.com/

Send me a text message

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

Support the show

If you're like most artists, you could use a little more cash flow. Maybe a LOT more. If so, you're not alone. It's one of the biggest challenges that my new consulting and coaching clients face.

This episode should help. It's the first in a series of podcast lessons on how to monetize your talents as an independent artist.

You may also be interested in ...

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

Wanna see if you're a good fit to become a consulting and coaching client? And if I'm a good fit for you? Just head to

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/music-marketing-consultant/

Fill out that form even if you aren't a musician. I love working with creative entrepreneurs of all types.

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook: 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians & Bands on a Budget
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/guerrilla-music-marketing-handbook/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, where you’ll find 400+ videos full of advice/inspiration for musicians, writers, artists, and more!

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

You'll find previous Creative Entrepreneur episodes here:

https://bobbakerpodcast.libsyn.com/

Send me a text message

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

Support the show

Want to know how to be your own boss as a musician, writer, visual artist, or performer? Great! But, if you really want to earn a full-time living in the arts, don't get stuck in this common trap.

On this episode, pulled from a new video I just posted, I explain what this obstacle is and how to overcome it.

As you know, I've been a solo entrepreneur in the arts for many years, so I have a lot of hard-won advice on this topic to share.

You may also be interested in ...

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook: 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians & Bands on a Budget
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/guerrilla-music-marketing-handbook/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, where you’ll find 400+ videos full of advice/inspiration for musicians, writers, artists, and more!

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

You'll find previous Creative Entrepreneur episodes here:

https://bobbakerpodcast.libsyn.com/

Send me a text message

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

Support the show

This episode is all about the surprising benefits of consistently sharing your creative work. I examine two case studies: Jonathan Coulton and Emily Hope Price.

Bottom line: When you commit to regularly sharing your music, art, words, talents, etc ... you create opportunities to get exposure, attract fans, and make more of an impact with your art.

I feel so strongly about this I decided to launch the 30-Day Build Your Fan Base Challenge to help you (and me) share our work on a consistent basis.

This four-week program starts January 3, 2018.

Learn more about it and register at http://GetImportantStuffDone.com/

You may also be interested in ...

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, where you’ll find 350+ videos full of advice/inspiration for musicians, writers, artists, and more!

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

Send me a text message

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

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The new year is right around the corner. How will you define “success” as an artist in 2018? For the purposes of this video, I define success as “making an impact” with your music, words, art, performance, etc.

In other words, it’s the level at which you touch people and bring value to their lives through your art. To reach that point you must expose your creative work and connect with people.

Listen to this episode for my best advice on how to do that in 2018.

I feel so strongly about this I decided to launch the 30-Day Build Your Fan Base Challenge to help you (and me) share our work on a consistent basis.

This four-week program starts January 3, 2018.

Learn more about it and register at http://GetImportantStuffDone.com/

You may also be interested in ...

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, where you’ll find 350+ videos full of advice/inspiration for musicians, writers, artists, and more!

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

Send me a text message

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

Support the show

Face Your Fear! Listen to this motivational message when you're ready to embrace your fear and conquer your resistance to uncertainty. And you can do it without being "fearless."

The text of this Face Your Fear message was adapted from ...
The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Links to stuff mentioned in this episode:

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

Become a Patron! Just visit my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, where you’ll find 350+ videos full of advice/inspiration for musicians, writers, artists, and more!

You may also be interested in ...

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

Send me a text message

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

Support the show

If I could give you a simple way to be more productive, more optimistic, and more empowered, would you be interested? On this episode I give you an inspiring pep talk on the Power of Questions.

Links to stuff mentioned in this episode:

The Empowered Artist: A Call to Action for Musicians, Writers, Visual Artists, and Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference with Their Creativity
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Get free access to my "30 Ways to Become an Empowered Artist" course when you join the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List.

Just click here: http://PromoteYourCreativity.com/

My Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/bobbaker - where you can support the Empowered Artist Movement, my mission to educate, inspire and empower creative people around the world.

SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, where you’ll find 300+ videos full of advice/inspiration for musicians, writers, artists, and more!

You may also be interested in ...

The Passion Principles: 101 Ways to Express Your Creativity and Share It With the World
http://bob-baker.com/buzz/new-passion-principles-book/

Learn more about my various creative endeavors (including music marketing, book promotion, improv comedy, and original art) at

http://www.Bob-Baker.com/

Did you enjoy this episode? Please rate, review, comment, and share!

Send me a text message

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/coaching to book a one-hour strategy session with me. Ask me anything about YouTube, book publishing, creative entrepreneurship, career change, mindset, affirmations, and more.

Support the show