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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 287 ratings

The Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast is fuel for your mind and creative grind.

Each week, Coach Scotty Russell puts you in a position to get paid to play creating work that lights you up...

All while navigating a day job, family life, the inner critic, and more.

This is for those who want to master the art of healthy hustling while growing their creative business.

You can follow Scotty on Twitter @ScottytheCoach and IG @CoachScottyRussell for all things coaching and art.

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Episodes

257: How to Grow Your Creative Biz (Fall 2023 Student Spotlight)

December 27, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/257 — Welcome to Round 9 of the Student Spotlight Special—a podcast series that highlights my 12-week coaching program students. This round features The Dream Team, AKA my Fall 2023 class of Mary Moegenburg, Marc Steir, and Joonie Kay. In a nutshell, consider this a Creative Business 101 Mastermind designed to help you take the next giant step of professionalism with your creative pursui...

256: Pt. 2 - A Season of Betting On Yourself (Spring 2023 Student Spotlight)

June 14, 2023 14:50 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/256 — We’re picking back up where we left off with Part 2 of the Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2022 students. I suggest hitting pause and going back to Pt 1 - Ep. 255 to learn more about what this series and the 12-week coaching program is all about… Along with enjoying the overall flow of the full convo. Part 1 featured: 1. Sylvah – @sylvahart 2...

255: Pt. 1 - A Season of Betting On Yourself (Spring 2023 Student Spotlight)

June 07, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/255 — We’re back for season 8 with a back-to-back Student Spotlight featuring my current 12-week Spring 2023 students. Consider Side Hustler’s Coaching Program as a premium alternative Creative Biz 101 Master’s Degree. You’ll learn everything from Mindset, Business Fundamentals, and Marketing to thrive in this digital creator economy. This is what traditional education won’t teach you a...

5 Tips for Surviving & Thriving as a Self-Employed Creative (Year 3 | 2022 Recap)

December 28, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/254 ---   Looking to take the full-time creative leap one day—or just take yourself and your craft more seriously?  It’s easier said than done, as most people only share the highlights of self-employment. This is NOT your typical “end-of-year recap flex” where I boast about highlight reels. This episode allows me to document my 3rd year of working for myself—which has been the wildest b...

Building Your Creative Dream (Fall 2022 Student Spotlight Special)

December 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/253 ---   We’re back for season 7 of my Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2022 students. The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is a 12-week Creative Biz 101 Master’s Degree. You’ll learn everything you’d need to build a long-term, fulfilling, and thriving creative career in this modern era… This is what traditional school won’t teach you and you can avoid the insane pric...

Pt. 2 - Slowing Down to Grow Fast (Spring 2022 Student Spotlight Special)

June 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/252 ---   We’re picking back up where we left off with Part 2 of the Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2022 students. I suggest hitting pause and going back to Part 1 - Ep. 251 to catch the program overview, action items, insights, and overall flow of the full convo. We’re back for round 6 of a 2-Part Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Sprin...

Pt. 1 - Slowing Down to Grow Fast (Spring 2022 Student Spotlight Special)

June 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/251 ---   We’re back for round 6 of a 2-Part Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2022 students. The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week course where 8–10 creatives like yourself master the art of: Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits. Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job. Getting out of your own way and navigating life’s curve...

BONUS: The Next BIG Season of the Podcast

March 02, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

If you’re a consistent listener or a newbie to the podcast, you know that I’m currently on a 2-month break… This was supposed to be a quick little Bonus episode to update you on what to expect next… As I started writing, it ended up turning into a journal… NOT to explain to you why I’m taking this break… But more to work out how things got to this point, while also convincing myself it’s OK (and necessary) to hit pause and reset. It gives you a front-row seat in my head to understand ho...

250: How to Find Your Creative Voice & Style With Liz Gray

February 23, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/247 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. ---  Becoming Your Own Boss Two hurdles I hear consistently holding creatives back are the: Pursuit of perfection. Lack of motivation to make moves. When, in reality, we’re holding ourselves up with these internal conflicts that we can choose to sidestep at a...

How to Find Your Creative Voice & Style With Liz Gray

February 23, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/247 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. ---  Becoming Your Own Boss Two hurdles I hear consistently holding creatives back are the: Pursuit of perfection. Lack of motivation to make moves. When, in reality, we’re holding ourselves up with these internal conflicts that we can choose to sidestep at a...

12 Steps for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Side Hustle (Pt. 2)

February 16, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/249 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. ---  Looking to start your creative side hustle and take the next steps in scaling it? Say less, I got you…but I highly suggest checking out Pt. 1 of this series for the first 6 steps! The quick skinny… An email subscriber asked for tips on how to build his ph...

12 Steps for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Side Hustle (Pt. 1)

February 09, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/248 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. ---  I get hit up a lot with questions of, “How do I get started with my creative side hustle?” There’s no one-size-fits-all instruction manual— it requires a lot of patience, experimentation, failure, and figuring it out along the way. Hence the inspiration be...

Tips for Profitability & Becoming Your Own Boss with Atomic Child Design

February 02, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/247 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. ---  Becoming Your Own Boss The majority of people listening to the podcast aim to become their own boss one day. To do so takes years of failing, experimenting, developing systems, and finding what works. It’s not supposed to be easy—but the struggle is hella...

A 5-Step System for Crushing it with Clients with James Martin

January 26, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/246 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. ---  Flipping the Switch from Hobbyist to Professional Struggling to get started or taking the next steps in your professional freelance pursuits? These tend to be the 4 biggest challenges holding back your sick gains: Systems Processes Routines Boundaries ...

The Pigeon Letters on Fear, Risk, and Finding Your Style

January 19, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/245 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. ---  Defiantly Go Against the Grain Fear, self-doubt, anxiety, creative ruts, and frustration are all a part of pursuing your creativity on your own terms. It’s an undisclosed waiver you sign when you pour your time and energy into building toward the unknown....

NFT Creative Side Hustles + Dronies Project with Peter Deltondo of Unfold

January 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/244 Support for this episode comes from BuzzSumo. Supercharge your side hustle content strategy today with a FREE 30-Day Trial. --- NFT Creative Side Hustles Whatever it is you want to pursue, a side hustle is a testing ground to make it happen. You never know when all your weird quirks, interests, passions, and strengths will overlap into something far bigger than you imagined...

Creating Your First NFT Art Collection with Efdot

January 05, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/243 ---  Creating Your 1st NFT Collection NFTs seem to be the rage these days… I’m more experienced as a collector, and I’m obsessively learning and studying how others navigate their launches and collections to plan my NFT attack. This is why I bring talented creators on the show who have found success in this space and are more qualified to speak on this topic. Hence bringing...

9 Tips for Surviving & Thriving as a Self-Employed Creative (Year 2 | 2021 Recap)

December 29, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Looking to take the full-time creative leap one day? It’s easier said than done, as most people only share the highlights of self-employment. Yes, this is a recap, but it’s so much more than that. If you want to pursue the side hustle to self-employed route… Then this lesson-loaded Year 2 review will be both extremely beneficial and insightful. Essentially, I’m sharing the ugly via an audio journal to document the lows behind the highs as a self-employed creative. The Goal: To use my m...

Why Creating is More Than Making Cool Sh*t & Growing Your Biz

December 22, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Not Creating = Dying? If you were created to create, but you’re not creating… Then, essentially, you must be passively existing and dying, right? I want to chat about how creating is one major key I’ve found that unlocks: Fulfillment within yourself, your work, and your life. A productive escape from the daily hard shit. A deeper connection with yourself and others. New skills, big ideas, clarity, and confidence. The next level of your overall potential. It’s more than just creating...

Tad Carpenter on Creating Time to Create Your Own Big Breaks

December 15, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Creating Time to Create ---  To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/240 ---   If your creative work isn’t fun, it just becomes another mundane, soul-sucking day job. There’s gotta be a source of enthusiasm, energy, and borderline obsession for your craft to build a creative career around doing what you love long-term. Today’s guest is a great example of how curiosity, experimentation, and play are compounding cataly...

Pricing 101 for Beginners or Advanced Creatives with Jasmine Holmes

December 08, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Building & Growing Your Personal Brand Why is pricing so damn difficult to wrap your mind around? If you’re a beginner or even have been in the freelance game for a minute… This pricing conversation is what I wish I learned when I first started freelancing. Today’s guest—former rockstar student, Jasmine Holmes—is a 6-figure creative entrepreneur who crushes designs for clients… Who also serves up powerful pricing mindset tips and resources for us hungry creatives. In this episode, she ...

238: Steven Mellor on How to Grow Your Personal Brand & Following

December 01, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/238 ---   Building & Growing Your Personal Brand Ready to bet big on yourself and boost your social presence? Today’s guest—Steven Mellor—is a powerhouse social media growth coach and marketing wizard with sage-like business acumen.  He thrives in helping grinders and hustlers like we are grow our personal brands and social followings organically—aka NO cold paid ad traffic. In...

Steven Mellor on How to Grow Your Personal Brand & Following

December 01, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/238 ---   Building & Growing Your Personal Brand Ready to bet big on yourself and boost your social presence? Today’s guest—Steven Mellor—is a powerhouse social media growth coach and marketing wizard with sage-like business acumen.  He thrives in helping grinders and hustlers like we are grow our personal brands and social followings organically—aka NO cold paid ad traffic. In...

BEST HITS | 122: Joshua Noom on Letting Your Work Speak for Itself

November 24, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

BEST HITS | 122: Joshua Noom on Letting Your Work Speak for Itself --- FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/best-hits-122 ---   We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today as we dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you maybe haven’t heard yet! Today, I’m resharing episode 122 featuring my design and illustration homie, Joshua Noom. He has a killer story of taking his education into h...

Pt. 2 - How to Bet Big On Yourself (Fall 2021 Student Spotlight Special)

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

  Leverage Your Day Job to Fuel Your Dream Job We’re picking back up where we left off with Part 2 of the Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2021 students. (Go back and listen to Part 1 - Episode 236 first to follow the flow of the conversation!) The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week boot camp where 8–10 creatives like yourself master the art: - Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits. - Leveraging your day job to fuel your...

Pt. 1 - How to Bet Big On Yourself (Fall 2021 Student Spotlight Special)

November 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/236 ---   Leverage Your Day Job to Fuel Your Dream Job We’re back for round 5 of a 2-Part Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2021 students. The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week boot camp where 8–10 creatives like yourself master the art: Betting big on yourself and your creative pursuits. Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job. Get...

Finding Success & Community as an NFT Artist with Justin Mezzell of Grim Syndicate

November 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Finding Success + Community as an NFT Artist Looking for your next big creative opportunity? Betting on yourself, your creativity, and your future is scary AF. You have to dive into the unknown without knowing the end outcome: that’s where opportunities and community live. That’s the story of today’s guest—Justin Mezzell—a modern-day savant in the realms of illustration, digital art, UI/UX design, and copywriting. He’s also one of the ring leaders and the artist behind the rapidly growi...

In Memory of Adé Hogue—We Love You Brother

November 01, 2021 17:32 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/ade-hogue-tribute My brother, Broderick Adé Hogue, sadly passed away this Halloween weekend. (There is a GoFundMe to help his family here.) The creative community has been robbed from witnessing an up-and-coming juggernaut that was making a powerful dent in this world… We’ve not only been robbed by his one-of-a-kind, industry-leading talent… But by his presence an...

Don’t Forget How to Play & Work Your Life Away

October 27, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/234 Support for this episode comes from Adobe Max. Register here for free for their virtual, global creativity conference taking October 26th– 28th. --- Is your creative work feeling like another mundane day job? That’s how I’ve felt the past 2 years of being self-employed—my creative biz has become a grind. Today, I want to share a bit of the shit storms I’ve bee...

How to Land Big Clients Through Personal Projects With Kiel D.M.

October 20, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/233 Support for this episode comes from Adobe Max. Register here for free for their virtual, global creativity conference taking October 26th– 28th. ---  The Power of Personal Projects Looking for a proven strategy to land clients that feels like play? This is the power of personal projects and the doors they can open. That’s the story of today’s guest—Kiel (Kee...

233: How to Land Big Clients Through Personal Projects With Kiel D.M.

October 20, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/233 Support for this episode comes from Adobe Max. Register here for free for their virtual, global creativity conference taking October 26th– 28th. ---  The Power of Personal Projects Looking for a proven strategy to land clients that feels like play? This is the power of personal projects and the doors they can open. That’s the story of today’s guest—Kiel (Kee...

How to Become a Successful NFT Artist in a Digital World with Musketon

October 13, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

NFT Opportunities for Creatives FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/232 --- Looking for new opportunities to get more reach with your art and design? I’d like to introduce you to the new and exciting space of NFT’s (aka Non-Fungible Tokens). Today’s guest—Artist/Illustrator Bert of Musketon—is one of those artists I’ve been watching, and I wanted to bring him in to share his experience so we can ge...

BEST HITS | 184: 30+ Ways to Make Side Hustle Money to Save, Invest, or Pay off Debt Quickly

October 06, 2021 14:15 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/best-hits-184 ---  We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today that’s all about making money! As always, every 7th week, I take a mental health break to recharge the batteries—as well as dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you maybe haven’t heard yet! Today, I’m resharing episode 184 where I dish out 30+ ways that you can make extra side hustle mon...

How to Make Moves During Uncertain Times with Grizzly Wheeler, Matt Dawson, & Jason Craig

September 29, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/231 --- Keeping the Spark Alive & Finding Opportunities Struggling to see progress and stay creative during these uncertain times? We can take advantage of a lot of opportunities buried within the shit storms of life. Today’s guests are no strangers to making moves despite the chaos. We’re back for Round 2 featuring my creative collective of bearded brothers: Jas...

Austin Saylor of with 4 Tips for Growing a $200k Creative Biz

September 22, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/230 --- Building a $200k Creative Biz Does the thought of creating a six-figure creative biz feel extremely out of reach? Today’s guest has paid his dues to tap into incredible, lucrative results with his creative business. I’m talking about my brother Austin Saylor, a full-time lettering animation/motion graphic artist operating under the name Full Harbor. His st...

Hoodzpah + Chomp on Freelancing, Selling Merch, & Personal Projects

September 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/229 Support for this episode comes from Adobe Max. Register here for free for their virtual, global creativity conference taking October 26th - 28th. Carving Out Your Own Creative Path There’s no one specific career path that leads to creative success… HOWEVER, if you’re sold on chasing the freelance and/or merch path, then you might as well learn from some of the best... As toda...

Jeremy Mura on Mindset, Multiple Income Streams, & Tips for Consistency

September 08, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/228 You Can Crush a Side Hustle Outside a 9–5 Struggling to gain traction as you obsess over likes, followers, money, and clients? What if personal development, mindset, and habits are the keys to attaining the results you’re seeking? Today’s guest, Jeremy Mura, has put a huge focus on doing the internal work at an early age—and because of that—he’s experiencing th...

228: Jeremy Mura on Mindset, Multiple Income Streams, & Tips for Consistency

September 08, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/228 You Can Crush a Side Hustle Outside a 9–5 Struggling to gain traction as you obsess over likes, followers, money, and clients? What if personal development, mindset, and habits are the keys to attaining the results you’re seeking? Today’s guest, Jeremy Mura, has put a huge focus on doing the internal work at an early age—and because of that—he’s experiencing th...

Saving & Investing for Financial Freedom (Side Hustle to Main Hustle Pt. 3)

September 01, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/227 --- Paving a Path to Time & Financial Freedom It’s time to close up shop on this 3-Part Side Hustle to Main Hustle Series. We’re picking back up from Pt. 2 and the simple 5-step system for getting your money right: Set up your budget. Spend less than you make. Get out of debt. Save up a rainy day fund. Invest in wealth-generating assets. I want to stress...

Taking Control of Your Money (Side Hustle to Main Hustle Pt. 2)

August 25, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/226  --- Taking Control of Your Hard Earned Money Is your poor relationship with money holding your dreams hostage? Last week, we kicked off this 3-Part Side Hustle to Main Hustle Series. Part 1 (Ep 225) focused on rewiring your mind to win, make bold decisions, and take action. In Part 2 (Ep 226) and 3 (Ep 227), we set you up for financial success with a 5-step ...

Rewire Your Mind to Win (Side Hustle to Main Hustle Pt. 1)

August 18, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/side-hustlers-perspective/225  --- Turning Your Side Hustle into Your Main Hustle Struggling to make gains with your creative side hustle? Chances are you’ve skipped the major first step that long-term success is built on... We’re entering a new season of this show (Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast) where my mission is to put you in a position to turn your side hustle into your main hust...

BEST HITS | PP 82: Propaganda on Planting Grenades & Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall

August 11, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Need a heavy dose of inspiration for a mid-week boost? We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today. As always, every 7th week, I take a mental health break to recharge the batteries, as well as dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you maybe haven’t heard yet! Today, I’m resharing episode 82 featuring spoken word behemoth Jason Petty of Propaganda (AKA Prop Hip Hop). Not only is he an incredible lyricist, but he also has a brilliant mind and knows how to make an imp...

Samborghini on Crushing a Successful Side Hustle Outside a Day Job

August 04, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit:  https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/224 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You Can Crush a Side Hustle Outside a 9-5 Feeling like the only way to gain clout is to be a successfully self-employed creative? I’m here to dispel the bullshit and show you examples of people crushing it in the industry AND proudly slaying...

Overwhelmed & Burnt Out? Doing This Will Help

July 28, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/223 --- How to Know When You’re Doing Too Much I’ve learned over the years that my No.1 culprit for anxiety, stress, and burnout is... DOING TOO MUCH. For years, I've always felt like I had to do ALL the things ALL the time.⁣ This stemmed from feeling like I got a late start, and/or I wasn’t doing enough compared to everyone I looked up to.⁣ I saw quick growth early on...

Aaron Straker on Getting Creatively Fit by Getting Physically Fit

July 21, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit:  https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/222 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Creatively Fit by Getting Physically Fit Looking for actionable ways to improve your wellness while simultaneously growing your creative biz? Today’s guest is on a mission to help us become more physically fit, so we can become more creatively fit. I’m stoked to bring on the show toda...

Katie and Ilana of Loomier on Basics of Licensing, Outreach, & Creative Marketing

July 14, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit:  https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/221 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Basics of Licensing, Outreach, & Creative Marketing Struggling to flip on the creative business switch to scale your business and make more profit? Today’s guests, Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Loomier, help artists take the fear out of business. They’ve created a one-stop-shop with ...

Why it’s OKAY for People to Unfollow You

July 07, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/220 --- Why it’s OKAY (and Healthy) for People to Unfollow You One of the hardest pills for me to swallow while playing this creative game is this: Not everyone will love you OR your work… (Maybe you’re one of the lucky souls whom this shit doesn’t bother.) But, if you’re a recovering people-pleaser like I am, it’s a hard truth that takes time to embrace. Hence why my ...

Karen Nguyen on Slowly Scaling a Profitable Side Hustle Outside a Day Job

June 30, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

FULL SHOWNOTES To view the full episode show notes, visit:  https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/219 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Slowly Scaling a Profitable Side Hustle Stressing out because you haven’t figured out how to grow your hobby into a profitable side hustle? Kill the pressure and give yourself a break—it takes time to find your groove. Today’s guest took her sweet time to find her groove, too...

BEST HITS | PP 117: James Victore on Dangerous Ideas & Making a Living as a Bold Creative

June 23, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today. As always, every 7th week, I take a mental health break to recharge the batteries, as well as dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you may have never heard! Today, I’m resharing episode 117 featuring the James Freakin’ Victore. This dude brings an absurd amount of bold, tough love and extremely empowering energy to the table. Your earholes and heart will be grateful after listening. We’re back next week to feature my ho...

Maggie of LittlePatterns on Pricing Your Illustration Work

June 16, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Pricing Your Illustration Work Made Easy Does trying to price your creative work stress you out? What if there was a way to simplify the game, especially in terms of usage, rights, and licensing? We have the Magnificent Maggie Enterrios of the Lovely LittlePatterns back on our show today. She’s been a hired weapon for clients like Drake, Apple, Alpro, and for alcohol, beauty, and food-related brands seeking her proprietary botanical illustration skills. In today’s episode, Maggie goes d...

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