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I think of him as the punk rock entrepreneur. Jon Nastor took the DIY punk music ethic of his teens and twenties and ended up applying it to his business life.

Today he hosts the wildly successful "Hack the Entrepreneur" podcast, even though he hates the sound of his voice.

His first time out of the gate as an author resulted in several thousand copies sold of his Hack the Entrepreneur book, even though he never considered himself to be a great writer.

Listen to this high-energy interview as Jon lays out his amazing story in detail. You'll learn:

• How he wrote and published his first book in three months
• What his young daughter taught him about the power of birthdays
• Why he loves and embraces "maniacs" and encourages you to do the same
• How Dr. Seuss changed his life
• Why all entrepreneurs should be willing to suck

Click Play. You'll be glad you did!

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

Jon's website: www.HackTheEntrepreneur.com

Jon's Hack the Entrepreneur book

1000 Maniacs

Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

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The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

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

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

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Pam Grout is the author of the New York Times bestseller E-Squared and 17 other books (including E-Cubed, Jumpstart Your Metabolism, Living Big, and the forthcoming Thank and Grow Rich).

She also has an inspiring story and attitude about her 25-plus years as a full-time writer. Not bad for someone who describes herself as "unemployable."

Listen to this fast-paced interview as Pam shares how she carved out a career ideally suited for her, and how she overcame some "dark days" several years ago when things weren't going so well.

Click Play. You'll be glad you did!

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

Pam's website: www.PamGrout.com

A list of Pam's books

A Course in Miracles, Platform, The Power of Now

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

The Empowered Artist Mastermind Group - get support and encouragement:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-mastermind/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

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!

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Are you a Perpetual Planner? Do you like to research, plot and brainstorm all the ways you hope to make your creative move?

If so, you might be missing one vital ingredient: Taking action on the ideas you generate!

Listen to this inspiring pep talk on the importance of making progress and moving with a sense of urgency.

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

The Empowered Artist book. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

The Empowered Artist Mastermind Group - get support and encouragement:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-mastermind/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

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!

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Do you think experiencing a creative career transformation is possible? Not long ago, it was a distant dream for singer-songwriter Jennifer Vazquez. She was about to give up.

Then something shifted for her. Listen as Jennifer explains how she transformed her perspective and her approach to making music and art.

It changed her life. And it just might change yours too.

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

Jennifer's website: www.JenniferVazquez.com

The Empowered Artist Mastermind Group - get support and encouragement:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-mastermind/

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ...

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

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Here's an inspiring, wide-ranging interview with Bill Chott on his illustrious career. He's worked with Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Ashton Kutcher, Robert Smigel, Dana Carvey, Johnny Knoxville, and more.

Bill discusses what he learned from Stephen Colbert and Second City in Chicago, as well as his top tips on "planning" a career in comedy and acting. It ends with a master class on improv acting principles. Well worth a listen!

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

Bill's website: https://billchott.wordpress.com/

The Improv Trick: http://theimprovtrick.weebly.com/

The Creative Entrepreneur Summit live event, coming Nov 14, 2015. Get a ridiculously great deal on admission here:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/creative-entrepreneur-summit/

The Empowered Artist Mastermind Group - get support and encouragement:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-mastermind/

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ...

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!

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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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What could you learn from the most well-known improv comedy musician in the world? In part 2 of my interview with Laura Hall, she reveals:

• What really happens behind the scenes on Whose Line Is It Anyway
• What makes Wayne Brady such a good singer and improviser
• How she handles fear and rejection and puts them in their place
• The truth behind the effortless success of the most high-profile artists

Be sure to listen to part 1 of this interview first (Season 2, Episode 11).

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

Laura's website: http://www.LauraHall.com/

The Creative Entrepreneur Summit live event, coming Nov 14, 2015. Get a ridiculously great deal on admission here:

http://fulltimeauthor.com/special/

The Empowered Artist Mastermind Group - get support and encouragement:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-mastermind/

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ...

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

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She's not only the long-running pianist on the improv comedy TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway. Laura Hall is an accomplished composer, songwriter, workshop leader, and inspiring creative entrepreneur.

Listen in as Laura shares:

• How she applies improv principles to her life and career
• The pros and cons of having a high profile in a niche market (musical improv)
• Why curiosity is a driving force in her life
• The importance of being willing to reinvent yourself

This is part 1 of a two-part interview with Laura. Be sure to catch part 2 next week.

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

Laura's website: http://www.LauraHall.com/

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

The Creative Entrepreneur Summit live event is coming Nov 14, 2015. Get a ridiculously great deal on admission here:

http://fulltimeauthor.com/special/

The Empowered Artist Mastermind Group:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-mastermind/

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ...

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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You're an artist, not a marketing expert. Right? Yet, you know you must get a handle on social media marketing - and do it in a way that doesn't conflict with your personal and artistic principles.

Listen in on my conversation with Carole Baker of Cherry Pie Social as we cover the best ways for artists to approach a social media outreach plan.

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

Carole Baker's Cherry Pie Social site. Also follow Carole on Twitter here and here.

The Creative Entrepreneur Summit live event is coming Nov 14, 2015. Get a ridiculously great deal on admission here:

http://fulltimeauthor.com/special/

The Empowered Artist Mastermind Group:

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-mastermind/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

The Empowered Artist Book: 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/

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ...

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!

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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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On this episode I discuss a fundamental key to longterm success: How you prioritize your art, your music, your writing, your craft.

Is it something you work on daily? Or only when you can "get around to it"? Listen as I give you an empowered perspective that could seriously change your relationship with art.

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at

http://bob-baker.com/buzz/empowered-artist-movement/

The Creative Entrepreneur Summit live event is coming Nov 14, 2015. Get a ridiculously great deal on admission here:

http://fulltimeauthor.com/special/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

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/

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ...

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

I want to send you a paperback copy of The Empowered Artist. Learn more at http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/paperback-bundle/

It's been said that your "net worth" is directly related to your "network." So ... How well connected do you feel you are to people in your creative field?

On this episode I give my best advice on how to expand your circle of influence. How to increase the number of people you know ... and, more important, the number of people who know you!

Apparently, I'm considered to be a master networker - but I never think of myself that way. So if you don't like the whole concept of "networking," you'll get a lot out of this discussion.

Stuff mentioned on this episode:

The Creative Entrepreneur Summit live event is coming Nov 14, 2015. Learn more about it at http://bob-baker.com/buzz/creative-entrepreneur-summit/

Be sure to check out the new home of the Empowered Artist Movement at http://www.EmpArtist.com/

The music used at the beginning and end of the show is "Wake Up" by Bob Baker and Pooki Lee. Sample more songs at

https://soulmassage.bandcamp.com/album/opening-up-to-the-good

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/

Leave me a digital voice mail question or comment (which I might use on the show) at

https://www.speakpipe.com/MrBuzzFactor

Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur episodes are published? Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Click here ...

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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