Pricing. It’s the game that we never feel like we’ve mastered but every single one of us has to play if we want to put food on our table. We all start a business because we want to do what we love every single day… but charging money for it? Th

Working TOO Hard to NOT be a Sellout

Aug 8th, 2018 30m 58s

So… you’ve made the decision to turn this hobby into a side hustle huh? Join the club. We’re all fighting the same battle - to remain true to our craft, figure out what we’re worth and still pay the bills.But take heart - earning a living for d

Your Brand to Branding

Jul 3rd, 2018 35m 39s

When it comes to branding, there are a million different opinions. Many believe it’s just a clever logo. But we can’t all own the simplicity and recognizability of the Golden Arches or the White Apple. What we CAN own is the the way we are perc

Saying NO to Free

Jun 6th, 2018 25m 56s

When it comes to creative work, the myth of the starving artist is prevalent. Because charging money for a something as abstract as art is a difficult subject to approach. As artists, it’s easy to fall into the trap of busy work, side projects

Evolving Your Brand Story

May 1st, 2018 36m

You’ve done it! You put a period at the end of your mission statement, uploaded a sleek logo as your brand’s Facebook avatar and launch a newly built website… only to feel like you want to start over three months later. Don’t worry, we’ve all b

Defining Your Craft

Apr 3rd, 2018 24m 54s

In the grand scheme of things, actually starting your business is easy. Fill out some paperwork, pay the fees and you’re a legal business. Sometimes, the hardest part of your craft is defining what it is you actually do. As you may have guessed

No Shame in the Game

Mar 1st, 2018 25m 35s

You’ve spent weeks, months, maybe years perfecting your craft and reveling in the joy of the creative process. But deciding to make a living off your art? That’s a whole different beast. No one else is going to show up for your business. You ha

Say Yes Now, Figure It Out Later

Feb 1st, 2018 24m 29s

"Yes" is a magical word. Three letters can open entire worlds of opportunity. And when you're getting your startup or freelance business off the ground, you need every opportunity you can get. But on the flip side of the same coin, saying "yes"

Boundaries

Feb 1st, 2018 25m 48s

In the wild wild west of freelance, small business and entrepreneurship, boundaries can feel like an after thought. But the ability to set boundaries is one of the most important tools in your toolkit. Boundaries help you protect your reputatio

Welcome to ThrivTALK!

Jan 20th, 2018 9m 7s

ThrivTALK is a podcast filled with informal, organic conversation about the pains we Creatives often feel when starting and growing a business. Jenn and Doug will share their experiences, both good and bad, with the hope of making you, the Crea

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