Why is starting so easy, but the latter half seems to feel like trudging up a muddy hill in 120 degree weather? Why do we stop?

We know that good things take time. Every overnight success actually took a long time to create. Why do we think results will come right off the bat?

It’s a curse that all creatives have and must overcome. Here’s how.

let’s dive in.

Gill Andrews (all the way from Frankfurt Germany) is a conversion copywriter and web consultant who helps small and medium businesses turn their underperforming websites into slick lead-generating machines.

When she’s not writing copy or auditing websites, she’s blogging on her website Gillandrews.com, teaching other business owners — especially those who take care of their websites themselves — how to make their websites work better.

If you ever feel like you need to have it all figured out in order to be successful, you’ll want to tune in to this fascinating conversation with Gill.

This is one of the most unique perspectives I’ve heard around copywriting, business, and the creative process.

You’ll also pick up a few useful tips about how to write your copy without sounding like everyone else.

Some things we cover…

Follow Gill on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-andrews/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StoriesWithGill

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw5YgNXAQhw6uAGje7jf-iw

Read her book:

https://gillandrews.com/book

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Do you ever get stuck?

Maybe you want more clients.

Maybe your work isn't evolving.

Maybe you're not growing.

Or maybe you're overthinking or over planning to the point where nothing actually happens.

Listen to this episode if you want to overcome stagnation.

One thing is for sure, whatever you're doing now won't get you to the next level. Instead, you'll need to try some things.

You'll likely need to do something out of your comfort zone.

But before we even talk about any of that, what is the very first thing you can do.

Let's face it, 0 x 10 = 0 and 0 + 1 = 1.

What's that first step you can take?

Let's dive in.

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Dylan Schmidt is the creator of Digital Podcaster and founder of Podcasting Academy. He helps people of all backgrounds confidently share their message with the world.

Discover how to use the power of podcasting to grow your audience, business and life. We were lucky enough to have him poke holes in our Podcast Strategy.

We talk about all things podcasting…

www.PodcastingAcademy.com

Instagram: @digitalpodcaster

Let's dive in.

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You've heard, "the only inevitable in life is change."

It's not the most exciting reminder, but it is true.

Especially when building a business, brand, or shipping creative work.

Will you let change derail you? Will it run your day?

Or, will you be able to...pivot (ugh, another overused word).

Pivot, shift, evolve, stay flexible, flow...whatever you want to call it.

It's essential.

Just look at your day today.

You probably woke up with a rough plan of how you expected the day to go, how's that going?

If not today, some day soon, life will throw you a curveball.

Plans are important, but over planning will kill all your momentum.

Let's dive in.

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Too many businesses drown in the sea of sameness and leave you confused about what it is they actually do. The biggest mistake I see is jumping into marketing and branding without a clear message that resonates with the right people.

Our guest today is the author of ‘The 3 Word Rebellion: Create a One-of-a-Kind Message that Grows Your Business into a Movement,’ a must read for all business owners.

She has a Ph.D. in Communication and her superpower as a message coach is figuring out what makes you and your message unique. She’s able to see how your message is valuable and deserving of the spotlight in ways that you might not be able to see.

Dr. Michelle Mazur is the founder of The Communication Rebel, message coach, host of the rebel uprising podcast, and author of 3 books.

We get to speak with her about:

Website: Drmichellemazur.com

Instagram: @drmichellemazur

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This is a subject that we’ve danced around for a year. Finally, we decided to dive in.

Money money money moooney, money! (did you sing that…?)

Money is SO weird. Value is made up. How do we value ourselves, our work, our time?

We see people doing amazing work for next to nothing.

We also see people charging a down payment on a house for bloated programs that over promise and underdeliver.

Why does this happen?

In this longer than usual episode, we explore all of it.

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Write songs, tell stories, move people.

Darden Smith is an Austin-based singer-songwriter known for his lyrics and for weaving folk and Americana influences with rock, pop, and the musical roots of his home state.

He's released 15 studio albums, had singles on both the country and pop charts including a top 10 hit, he's scored work for theater and dance, published a book on creativity, exhibited works of visual art and co-founded a non-profit. Darden has just released his 16th studio album, along with a book of essays and photos called Western Skies.

Please join us for a raw conversation about creativity and community.

Learn more about Darden at https://www.dardensmith.com

@dardensmithmusic on Instagram

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A year of not yelling. Wow that was fast.

Listen to us pat ourselves on the back for 28 minutes :)

All seriousness aside, we reflect on a year of podcasting.

What was easy, challenging, and surprising about it?

What are we looking forward to in the future?

How long are we planning to do this?

Is it sustainable?

If you're a creative person, this episode will give you a peak behind the curtain of shipping your work consistently for a year (29 episodes).

Whether he’s fully clothed in a hot tub with his brother filming ‘KumTub with Us’, or traveling the world in search for an illusive vegetable, Josh is always working on something new and different. Josh is a musician, professional photographer, and true creative genius.

Today, we get to wander through his many skills and projects with plenty of silliness along the way. I highly recommend checking out his work.

There are some exciting changes happening around here over the next few episodes as we approach our one year anniversary!

Keep an eye and ear out for those and thanks for being here.

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