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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
158 episodes
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...
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Episode 57
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45:20
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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48:39
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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46:14
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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48:59
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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58:11
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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45:46
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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54:34
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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43:13
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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40:26
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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42:06
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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46:40
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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44:32
Should You Self-Publish or Traditional Publish Your Book? | Michele DeFilippo
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, about the intricacies of independent publishing. They discuss the evolution of self-publ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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45:15
How Do Entrepreneurs Build a Powerful Business Network? | Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim welcomes Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco, a passionate entrepreneur and podcast host, who shares his journey of building a successful network and...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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50:48
How Do Creatives Pivot Their Careers | John Taylor
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim welcomes John Taylor from Act 3 Agency to discuss his journey through various careers and the evolution of podcasting. John shares his pers...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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51:28
Hiring Is a Business Skill | Chris Brown
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Chris Brown, founder of Wow Remote Teams, discussing his entrepreneurial journey, the staffing and recruiting landscape, and the...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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47:45
Build It Like You’ll Sell It | John Doherty
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews John Doherty, a successful entrepreneur and coach, who shares his journey from digital marketing to building and selling agencie...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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50:50
Pricing Is Emotional | Jonathan Schüßler
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jonathan Schüßler, a photographer and videographer based in Germany. They discuss Jonathan's journey into the creative industry...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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47:20
Projects Don’t Build Businesses | Jon Morgan
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Jon Morgan, founder of Rival Studios, who shares his journey from aspiring pastor to successful entrepreneur in the creative business. J...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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52:31
Connection Over Credentials | Vincent Pugliese
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative Podcast, host Christian Brim speaks with Vincent Pugliese about his journey from a successful photography career to becoming a coach and the creator of the Unconferenc...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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54:44
Brand Before You Scale | Rob Genovesi
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Rob Genovesi, a brand strategist and entrepreneur, about his journey from corporate life to building a successful brand strateg...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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54:57
Build Assets, Not Just Projects | Stewart Cohen
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Stewart Cohen, a seasoned photographer and filmmaker, about his journey in the creative industry. They discuss the challenges f...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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46:47
Specialization Is a Superpower | Joshua Thompson
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of The Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Joshua Thompson of Bright Beam SEO about the intricacies of local SEO, the evolution of marketing strategies, and the importanc...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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54:48
Protect It or Lose It | Austin Bonderer
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim interviews Austin Bonderer, an intellectual property patent attorney with over 26 years of experience. They discuss the nuances of intellectual...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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40:20
Badassery Pays | Beatrice Gutknecht
PROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, Christian Brim hosts Beatrice Gutknecht from Badassery by Bee. They discuss the concept of 'badassery' as doing things exceptionally and pushing back against social no...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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43:50