Author: James Cross

How One Freelancer Earns Over $300k Per Year Copywriting On Fiverr | With Alexandra Fasulo

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Post date July 20, 2021
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Freelance creatives are struggling to make a living. The competition is fierce and the job market is saturated with new talent every day.

In this interview, Alex shares her story of going from a soul-sucking corporate job to Fiverr millionaire in just a few years. She also shares her advice for freelancers looking to get ahead in their creative careers, including how she got started on Fiverr, what it’s like being an entrepreneur, and why you should consider starting your own business.

This podcast will help freelance creatives understand that they don’t have to settle for low pay or long hours – they can be their own boss! It will give them tips on how they too can create a successful side hustle while working full time as well as valuable insight into the world of entrepreneurship.

In this episode you’ll discover:

How your drive affects your business’ success
Why Fiverr might be an ok way to launch your business
Why working 10-12 hours a day isn’t always the right move
How to handle internet haters
How you can pivot away from using platforms like Fiverr once you’re established
How to deal with imposter syndrome
Why it takes time to grow a business
Why Fiverr may or may not be good for creative entrepreneurs

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Forging Your Own Creative Path, Overcoming Depression, And Escaping The American Scheme | With Scotty Russell

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Post date July 13, 2021
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You don’t need to have all the answers.

You don’t need to map out every single step on your journey.

Just take the next scary step.

We’re all guilty of this to some degree. We want to know every single detail and create a solution to every single potential problem that COULD come up.

We put off creating, launching, growing, selling, marketing, or whatever we know we need to do.

This episode of the 6 Figure Creative podcast is the much-needed kick in the ass to overcome one of the greatest obstacles to success…

Fear.

In this episode you’ll discover:

How college affects your career as a creative
How to build an audience
What types of people to avoid
Why you need to embrace (some) fear
How failure leads to success
Why you should just do it
Why degrees don’t matter in creative fields
How taking bite sized chunks helps your business

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Why “Sales” Doesn’t Have To Be A Dirty Word For Creatives | With Bob Burg, Author Of The Go-Giver

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Post date July 6, 2021
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As creatives, we cringe at the thought of being too “salesy”.

We tend to be so “allergic to sales” that we swing too far in the opposite direction and miss out on winning gigs that we would, could, and should have won.

What if there was a way to get clients without having to resort to being that desperate, annoying person we all know and avoid?

It’s called being a Go-Giver.

Of all the books we’ve mentioned on the podcast, there’s one that outranks them all – longtime listeners will know that it’s The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann.

It’s an amazing book about how to get what you want without pushing away those around you.

Today, Bob Burg joins us to talk about the book, and share wisdom about the content and principles brought to light within The Go-Giver.

Listen now to hear Bob’s chat with Chris and Brian, with ideas on how creatives can best apply the go-giver principles!

In this episode you’ll discover:

How Bob Burg came to write The Go-Giver
Why creatives have trouble selling
How taking focus from yourself and applying it to others helps you
Why customers won’t buy from you for you
How to be a go-giver in a business that isn’t scalable
What the difference between money and value is
Why we need to be aware of what people value
How the go-giver approach can be adapted to different personalities

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How To Build A Multi-Six Figure Video Production Business Using Cold Emails | With Anthony Craparotta

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Post date June 29, 2021
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Most freelance creatives face one large problem: they need more clients. This is the same problem Anthony Craparotta faced when he launched Lyricvids.com.

Anthony offered an amazing service, but struggled to fill his calendar with paid work. Instead of sitting around, relying on “hope marketing”, he took marketing into his own hands and started emailing his ideal clients.

These people had no idea he existed, but he was able to turn them from strangers into clients.

Fast forward to 2018 and he was able to break 6 figures. The best part is that he’s been able to double LyricVids income every year since then… all from cold emails.

Learn more about growing from a small side hustle to a thriving freelance business with Anthony Craparotta on this week’s episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast!

In this episode you’ll discover:

How to grow your client base without sleazy sales techniques
Why niching down boosts your sales
How to create an effective cold outreach sales team
How to build a website that converts well
Why a CRM is vital to a successful business
How to raise your rates over time
Why getting more customers relies on proof of authority
How to build a passive referral system
How a referral team could help boost your business

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Welcome To The 6 Figure Creative Podcast: Your Guide to Running A Profitable Freelance Business

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Post date June 29, 2021
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If you’re a freelance creative who’s been trying to earn a living from your passion, but feel stuck, unmotivated, or just don’t see a clear path forward, this podcast is for you.

In this episode, we talk about what to expect from the 6 Figure Creative Podcast moving forward, how it’s different from The Six Figure Home Studio Podcast, and why it will absolutely be worth your time every single week.