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The Profitable Creative
Hey, Creative! Are you ready to discuss profits, the money, the ways to make it happen? The profitable creative podcast is for you, the creative, how you define it. Videographers, photographers, entrepreneurs, marketing agencies. You get it. CEO of Core Group and author Christian Brim interviews industry experts, creative entrepreneurs and professionals alike who strive to be creative and make money at the same time. Sound like you?
Tune in now. It's time for profit.
Episodes
171 episodes
How Do Creatives Charge What They’re Worth? | Matt Morse
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, Christian Brim sits down with Matt Morse, founder of 1851 Creative, to talk about entrepreneurship, ministry, branding, and the realities of building a profit...
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How Do You Build a Profitable Marketing Agency? | Lorraine Ball
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, Christian Brim sits down with marketing veteran Lorraine Ball to talk about the evolution of digital marketing, the realities of running an agency, and why mo...
Creators Gone CAB
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim brings you inside a live, in-person client event recorded in Oklahoma City—featuring a panel of creatives and entrepreneurs including Dust...
Does Direct Mail Marketing Still Work? | Jeff Kruszyna
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Jeff Kruszyna, co-founder of JMK Victory, a full-service direct mail fundraising company serving political campaigns, nonpr...
Will AI Replace Human Writers? | Brent Peterson
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Brent Peterson, owner of Content Cucumber, to break down what’s really happening in the world of AI, content creation, and ...
Why AI Can’t Replace Real Marketing | Rachel Allen
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Rachel Allen, founder of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting, to unpack what’s really happening in marketing and copywriting in ...
How Do You Turn Podcast Listeners Into Leads? | Nathalie Doremieux
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Nathalie Doremieux, founder of Podcast Lead Flow, to unpack why most podcasts fail to convert—and what creators need to do ...
Can You Make Money Doing What You Love? | Kim Slade
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Kim Slade, founder of Unlost, to explore the tension every creative entrepreneur faces: making money vs. doing what you ...
How Do You Actually Make Money From a Podcast? | Don Vito
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Don Vito—aka “The Podfather”—a two-time Grammy-nominated music producer turned podcasting pioneer, to break down what it re...
How Do You Go From Freelancer to Business Owner? | Cameron King
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Cameron King of King’s CoLab to unpack the journey from freelancer to business owner—and what it really takes to build a cr...
How Do Consultants Build Credibility and Get Found by Clients? | Rachel Minion
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Rachel Minion, founder of Rockstar Moon, to unpack what it really takes to build a business that works for you—not...
How to Build A Podcast That Works | Jake Doberenz
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim talks with Jake Doberenz, founder of Theophany Media, about how creatives can turn their expertise into a scalable, service-based business...
Why Does Story Beat Strategy Every Time? | Graham Kuhn
PROFITABLE TALKS...On this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with Graham Kuhn of Focus Films to unpack what it really takes to build a profitable creative business—from mindset to messaging...
Why Your Business Needs Purpose (Not Just Profit) | Teeg Stouffer
PROFITABLE TALKS...What if your business isn’t just about making money—but about preserving meaning?In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim talks with Teeg Stouffer of Fascination Film Studi...
How to Turn Content Into a Real Business Asset | Nicky Pecone
PROFITABLE TALKS...What if the future of media isn’t controlled by platforms—but by creators?In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim talks with Nicky P of Iron Age Marketing about the rise o...
Why Do Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck and How Can Community Help? | Jennifer Kornoely
PROFITABLE TALKS...What happens when women stop learning alone and start growing together?In this episode, we explore how community-driven learning, financial literacy, and shared experience can transform not only your busi...
Should Your Business Start a Podcast for Marketing? | John Tyreman
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim sits down with John Tyreman, founder of Red Cedar Marketing, to explore how podcasting is evolving—and why it’s becoming one of the most p...
Will AI Replace Voice Actors or Make Them More Valuable | Connor Quinn
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this engaging conversation, Christian Brim interviews Connor Quinn, a seasoned voiceover artist with a rich history in the industry. They explore Connor's journey from a child actor for Disney to a pr...
How Can Video Marketing Build Trust and Visibility for Your Business? | Justin Vajko
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Justin Vajko, founder of Dialogue Video Marketing. They discuss the evolution of video marketing, the challenges of selling vid...
Will AI Replace Marketers or Make Them More Creative? | Kyle Merrick
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Kyle Merrick, the founder of Anarchy for a Day, about his journey from running a marketing agency to becoming a marketing coach. Th...
How Do Creatives Specialize and Build Better Client Relationships? | Makayla Wheeler
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with cinematographer Makayla Wheeler about her journey in the creative industry, the challenges of client relationships, and the imp...
How Do Filmmakers Build Community in a Changing Industry? | George Ellzey Jr
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode, Christian Brim interviews George Ellzey Jr., the founder of Cottage Grove Productions, who shares his journey as a director and screenwriter. They discuss the significance of the name 'C...
How Do You Use Storytelling to Grow a Creative Business? | Annie Figenshu
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Annie Figenshu, founder of Downstage Media. They discuss Annie's journey from performing arts to marketing, the importance of storytell...
How Do Creatives Make a Living While Pursuing Their Art? | Brent Lindstrom
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative podcast, host Christian Brim speaks with Brent Lindstrom, the founder of Light-Minded Arts. Brent shares his journey from the construction industry to the creat...
How Do You Make a Business Partnership Actually Work? | Dave Valentine
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Dave Valentine, co-owner of Finch Agency, about the intricacies of business partnerships, the evolution of their marketing agen...