『Minding My Creative Business Podcast』のカバーアート

Minding My Creative Business Podcast

Minding My Creative Business Podcast

著者： Ron "Ironic" Lee Jr. and ShySpeaks
無料で聴く

MMCB Podcast helps you embrace the business of creativity! Every week, go with Ron "iRonic" Lee and ShySpeaks behind the brand of some of the most wildly successful creative entrepreneurs. You'll be sure to gain access to the strategy and structure that turn creative arts into viable 6, 7, and even 8 figure businesses! Trust us, you're not the only _____ (*insert your creative genius here*) that struggled with generating a full-time income from your skillset and passion. But musician, photographer, designer, etc. all over the world have embrace the power of information, implemented business principles & systems, and moved from creatives to CEOs thereby turning their passion into profits. Say this out loud: All it takes is intention, consistency, and laser-focus to Mind My Creative Business!Copyright 2026 Ron "Ironic" Lee Jr. and ShySpeaks アート マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
エピソード
  • Where Are You in Your Creative Journey? A Mid-Year Check-In for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Where Are You in Your Creative Journey? A Mid-Year Check-In for Creative Entrepreneurs
    2026/08/31

    Takeaways:

    • Transitioning from a W2 job to full-time entrepreneurship requires careful planning and commitment.
    • Diversifying income streams is essential for creative entrepreneurs to achieve financial stability.
    • Embracing AI technology can enhance creativity rather than replace it, as it offers valuable tools.
    • Collaboration among creative professionals can lead to shared resources, reducing individual burdens and increasing opportunities for success.
    • Participating in structured challenges can guide entrepreneurs toward predictable income and business growth.
    • Understanding one's current position and future goals is crucial for successful entrepreneurship and navigating challenges.

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • Credit Savant IO

    Companies mentioned in this episode:

    • FIFA
    • Mind of my Creative business
    • MMC
    • Creative to CEO
    • Credit Savant
    続きを読む 一部表示
    28 分
  • Rigidity Is the Death of Opportunity: A Brand Strategist's Guide to Getting the "Yes"

    Rigidity Is the Death of Opportunity: A Brand Strategist's Guide to Getting the "Yes"
    2026/08/24
    What if being creative had less to do with what you make and more to do with how you build your life and business?In this episode of Minding My Creative Business, Ron and Shai sit down with brand strategist, marketing leader, creative entrepreneur, and North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee CMO Noelle LeVeaux for a conversation about what it really means to think like a creative entrepreneur.With more than 30 years of marketing experience, Noel shares how a background in mathematics and analytics shaped her approach to creativity, why flexibility creates opportunities, and how creative entrepreneurs can stop thinking only about deliverables and start solving bigger client problems.The conversation also explores how Noel assembles teams, gives people autonomy, evaluates high-profile opportunities, manages capacity, and keeps her personal values aligned with the brands she represents.What You'll Learn In This EpisodeCreativity Is Bigger Than Your CraftBeing able to create something doesn't automatically mean you're approaching your life creatively.Noel challenges creative entrepreneurs to apply the same imagination they bring to their craft to how they find opportunities, build careers, solve problems, and structure their businesses.Sometimes the opportunity isn't through the obvious door. Creativity means being willing to find another way in.Flexibility Creates OpportunityRigidity can quickly turn a potential opportunity into a "no."Whether you're presenting creative concepts to a client or navigating your career, being too attached to one solution limits what can happen next.Instead of taking an idea too far before receiving feedback, Noel recommends creating room for collaboration early in the process.Stop Selling. Start Solving.Clients aren't talking to you because they want another sales pitch.They have a problem.The job of the creative entrepreneur is to listen closely enough to understand that problem and then demonstrate how they can solve it.Sometimes the solution goes beyond your own expertise, which is why having trusted collaborators can dramatically increase the value you bring to a client.Build the Solution, Not Just the AssetA beautiful logo, video, website, or campaign asset isn't necessarily valuable if the client doesn't know how to use it.Creative entrepreneurs can create more value by thinking beyond the deliverable.Who else needs to be involved?Where will the creative be used?How will it be promoted?What actually needs to happen for the client's objective to be achieved?By assembling the right partners, a creative can move from delivering one asset to providing a much more complete business solution.Build Teams That Can Own the WorkNoel doesn't stay organized simply by adding more project management tools.She builds teams around people who can take ownership.Her approach is to give capable team members autonomy and empower them to make decisions without constantly waiting for approval.Instead of every decision flowing through the founder, each person can operate almost like a "mini CEO" over their area of responsibility.Don't Let Specialization Become a LimitationExpertise matters, but defining yourself too narrowly can close doors.Noel values people who have a primary expertise while still being capable of operating across different responsibilities when necessary.Knowing exactly what you do is useful.Constantly telling people what you don't do can become a limitation.Capacity Is a Strategic DecisionMore business isn't automatically better business.When Noel accepted the opportunity to work with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, she knew it would require significant capacity.That meant intentionally scaling back other client work.Sometimes a strategic opportunity may even produce less money in the short term while creating credibility, experience, and access that can open much larger doors later.How Noel Evaluates OpportunitiesNot every opportunity should be evaluated purely by its paycheck.Two of Noel's biggest considerations are:1. Brand and exposureDoes the opportunity create meaningful positioning, experience, or access?2. AlignmentDoes she actually believe in the organization, product, or mission she's being asked to represent?If an opportunity conflicts with her values, a large paycheck isn't enough to make it worthwhile.Your Mission Makes Saying "No" EasierMission statements aren't only for nonprofits.Knowing what your business stands for creates a filter for opportunities.When money is attached to something, saying no can become difficult. A clearly defined mission helps determine which opportunities actually belong in your business.Personal Brand and Business Brand Aren't Completely SeparateIn a world where clients, employees, audiences, and partners can see more of our lives than ever before, maintaining completely separate identities becomes difficult.Noel's advice is simpler:Find one version of yourself that feels authentic in both spaces.Your...
    続きを読む 一部表示
    55 分
  • How She Built a Marketing Agency from Scratch | The Systems Every Creative Business Needs

    How She Built a Marketing Agency from Scratch | The Systems Every Creative Business Needs
    2026/08/17

    What does it actually take to grow from a solo entrepreneur into a real business owner? Many creatives start with a skill, some turn that into freelance work — but only a few build a company that can run beyond themselves. In the Season 7 premiere of Minding My Creative Business, Ron and Shy sit down with Sammy Bivens, Founder and CEO of Digital Marketing Maven & Associates, to trace her path from selling handmade jewelry to leading a full-service marketing agency — and why systems, relationships, adaptability, and continuous learning became the foundation of her success.

    What You'll Learn
    • Your first business doesn't have to be your forever business — Sammy's jewelry company taught her customer service, marketing, and confidence before the agency ever existed.
    • Stop waiting until you "need" systems — documentation for onboarding, delegation, and quality control has to exist before growth creates chaos, not after.
    • Discovery comes before strategy — her team never leads with tactics (social, website, ads) until they understand a client's goals, audience, and capacity.
    • Digital marketing is bigger than social media — SEO, email, CRM, Google Business Profile, analytics, and automation are all part of the ecosystem most creatives ignore.
    • Relationships still win — networking, partnerships, and community have driven more opportunity than any platform or algorithm.
    • AI doesn't replace marketers — it improves efficiency and workflow, but not critical thinking or strategy.
    • Build a business that can pivot — algorithms change, platforms disappear, and the businesses that survive are the ones willing to adapt.
    • Hiring isn't about replacing yourself — it's about protecting quality while the business grows past your personal capacity.
    • Community creates confidence — no entrepreneur grows completely alone.
    • Leadership requires continuous learning — Sammy still invests in programs like Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Businesses, even years into running her agency.

    Key Quotes
    • "Start how you want to finish."
    • "You don't know what you don't know."
    • "Community has been one of the biggest contributors to my growth."
    • "Social media is only one part of digital marketing."
    • "If I don't pivot, my business won't survive."
    • "AI is a tool — not the strategy."

    Links referenced in this episode:

    • digimarketingmaven.com
    • creditsavant.io

    Website: https://www.mmcbpodcast.com

    Join the Creative to CEO Challenge:

    • https://www.creativetoceochallenge.com

    Closing Affirmation

    "All it takes is intention, consistency, and laser focus to mind my creative business."
    続きを読む 一部表示
    47 分
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
まだレビューはありません