Side Hustler's Perspective with Scotty.D.Russell

Consistent Action Over Time = Big ResultsFULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/213-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We’re back for round 4 of a back-to-back Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Spring 2021 students.The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week boot camp where 12 creatives like yourself master the art:Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.Treating your side hustle like it’s your full-time grind.Blazing your own path to side hustle success.⁣⁣The Spring 2021 students you’re going to fall in love with are:Nino Flores, TN – @ninocfloresBrennan Gilbert, CO – @brennangilbertAndy Brown, NY – @andykbrown.design ⁣Danielle Duran, CA – @creativelydani⁣Isaac Hanson, SD – @illustratedbyisaacKristina Zlatanov, CA – @thesmallegoTom Hewitt, UK – @art_by_chewyJennifer Nhan, CA – @itsjenmade ⁣Kirstie Bones, CA – @k.b.o.n.e.s⁣Michael Chang, IL – @stronkprints ⁣Cat Brown, AZ – @the.mystic.nomadRyssa Asuncion, CT – @rka.creative ⁣This is a big commitment of time, energy, and yes, money...but the growth and mindset shifts students experience in their creative pursuits speak for themselves.If you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to take consistent, uncomfortable action, then you’re going to dig this 2-part series.Wanna be a part of a future Fall or Spring program? Then join the A-List Waitlist at SideHustlersCoaching.com to get first dibs for an upcoming program.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES & REFERENCESJoin the Side Hustler’s Coaching Waitlist - https://sidehustlerscoaching.com/Fall 2021 Program Dates - Sept. 5th - Dec. 13th----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

We have another BEST HITS episode for you today.Every 7th week, I take a little mental health break to recharge the batteries.Today, I’m resharing episode 116 featuring the Magnificent Maggie Enterrios of the Lovely LittlePatterns.To date, this one easily ranks as one of the top 3 most shared episodes...that’s because Maggie is a rockstar and packs an absurd amount of McValue Nuggets for freelancing artists and designers.We’re back the next 2 weeks with a 2-Part Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Spotlight followed up by Allan Peters of Peters Design Co!We’re getting sprung as we end spring with tons of gold.Stay tuned and let’s get into this banger featuring Maggie of LittlePatterns.RESOURCES & REFERENCESOriginal ShownotesGraphic Artists Guild HandbookTypes of Illustration LicensingIllustration Licensing ExplainedEnroll for Side Hustler’s Boot CampJoin Coaching Program WaitlistCONNECT WITH MAGGIEWebsiteInstagramBehance----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

Preparing to Make the Full-Time LeapToday’s guest, Belinda Kou, took control of her destiny early on and turned her interests in lettering into a full-time creative business…She built her lettering business all outside a day job while being a rad mom to two kiddos.Not only has she done work for big brands like NPR, Coach, Trader Joe’s, and Washington Post, but her educational content is quickly building a hyper-engaged and hella-hungry community.Belinda shares tips for preparing yourself for the full-time leap, managing your time effectively, creating your content strategy, and more in today’s episode. If you’re looking for a heavy dose of inspiration to start taking yourself and your work more seriously, this episode will give you the fix you need!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES & REFERENCESBelinda’s NewsletterEnroll for Side Hustler’s Boot CampJoin the Side Hustler’s Coaching WaitlistCONNECT WITH BELINDAInstagramTikTokWebsite----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

Leveraging Side Projects Outside Your Day JobToday’s guest, Michael Fugoso “AKA Fugstrator,” epitomizes everything I preach in terms of leveraging a day job to fuel the dream job.He’s freelanced with behemoths like Space X, Nasa, and Boeing (to name a few).However, while he went BACK to working a day job, he’s still finding his side hustle groove and focusing on educational content for the Fugstrator brand.You can take his Digital Illustration: Paper Pop-Up Style Skillshare class here.In today’s episode, Mike and I talk shop about how full-time freelance is over-glorified, the pressures of social media, quantity leading to quality, and more!If you need some validation and encouragement to leverage your day job to chase your dream job, this episode was made for you.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES & REFERENCESFugstrator’s Skillshare ClassFugstrator's Ep.98Join the Side Hustlehttp://sidehustlerscoaching.com/r’s Coaching WaitlistRegister for FREE 4/23 TrainingCONNECT WITH MICHAELInstagramDribbble----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

Leveraging Side Projects Outside Your Day JobToday’s special episode is all about motivating yourself.I’m hella humbled and extra jolly to bring back Jason Craig, Grizzly Wheeler, and Matt Dawson—all on one episode.These are some of the most driven, talented, and down-to-earth humans I know.In today’s episode, we’re going deep on:Staying inspired to continually elevate your craft.Making shit happen on your own terms, despite your circumstances.Not tying your identity to your work.Defining your own picture of success.Showing yourself in your work, not just the highlight reels, and more. If you need to light a fire under your biscuits and have someone keep shit real and shoot it straight, you’re going to dig this one.--------------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES & REFERENCESGrizzly Wheeler Ep.193Matt Dawson Ep.37Matt Dawson Ep.159Jason Craig Ep.151Jason Craig Ep.43 CONNECT WITH GRIZZLY, MATT, AND JASONGrizzly’s IGMatt’s IGJason’s IG----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/209---I’m in the seed planting business.(And, no, I don’t mean that I’m literally out here slangin’ sacks of seeds on corners.)I’m planting seeds in the content I create and in the mindset I plant in my students.As the episode artwork states: You don’t reap the rewards the day you plant the seed.Today, I’m going to convince you to join me and my students in the seed planting business.It’s about mastering the mindset of:Making intentional movesTrusting the creative processWaiting patiently for your seeds to sprout.Let’s plant some seeds, shall we?RESOURCES & REFERENCESPP 204: Slow & Steady GrindPP 206: Imposter SyndromeJoin the for Side Hustler’s Coaching Waitlist----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/208Leveraging Side Projects Outside Your Day JobToday’s guests have built boomin’ empires both solo and together by creating side projects outside their day jobs.I’m talking about Femke van Schoonoven and Charli Prangley who make waves in the digital world of design, marketing, and education.When they’re not crushing their day jobs, they’re building engaged communities via their solo Twitters, YouTube Channels, and notable podcast: Design Life.In today’s episode, Femke, Charli, and I chat about leveraging side projects outside a day job and how to scale those projects with consistency.If you’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for a sign that you’re on the right path, then we got you covered like a blanket today.RESOURCES & REFERENCESDesign Life PodcastDesign Life TwitterDesign Life PatreonJoin the Side Hustler’s Coaching WaitlistCONNECT WITH CHARLIYouTubeWebsiteTwitterCONNECT WITH FEMKEYouTubeWebsiteTwitter----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

Simplifying the World of PricingWe welcome Becca Courtice of The Happy Ever Crafter back to the show today.She’s been building her calligraphy and lettering empire over the years by way of education, digital products, community building, client work, and marketing.Becca is a beast in the social media world. She’s amassed audience totals of over 200k on both Youtube and Instagram, almost 100k as of recording on TikTok, plus a large, engaged community on Facebook.In today's episode, Becca and I chat about simplifying pricing for creatives, making the mindset shift from hobby to creative biz, communicating your value, and more.She also has a killer free webinar you can attend if you’re craving more.If you’re ready to turn pro, monetize your creative talents, and take yourself more seriously, this episode was made for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESFree Pricing WorkshopEpisode 110 feat. BeccaJoin the Side Hustler’s Coaching Waitlist CONNECT WITH BECCAInstagramWebsiteFacebook GroupTikTok----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

BEST HITS | EPISODE 150 WITH CHRIS DO OF THE FUTURChris’s mission is to empower creatives to make money doing what we love without selling our souls through his educational platform called The Futur. You’ll find a goldmine of business, design, and inspirational resources to help you thrive on your creative grind (he’ll tell you more about this and where you can get more info on your own, after this episode of course).The content he and his team have dished out has amassed a global, loyal, and engaged tribe of over 600k on YouTube, 140k on The Futur’s IG, almost 200k on his personal IG, and 100k on Facebook.Do a few hand exercises to loosen up so you can rack up your notes because we diving deep on topics like:Setting BHAGS: Big Hairy Audacious GoalsBecoming the type of person who runs toward change instead of awayEmbracing failure as the tuition you pay for successBecoming known and remembered for somethingCreating for a bigger cause, being a disruptor, producing and polishing turds, and more.This episode is so much bigger than design, branding, increasing your rates, etc.This one is the epitome of why it’s called the Perspective Podcast because Chris is going to:challenge the lens through which you see the worldinject a TON of practical action steps to get you ten steps closer to where you want to be in life.Please share this one with your friends and family if you found value in it.

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/206---Do you ever feel like:You don’t belong and question your existence?An outsider forcing yourself to fit in?You have nothing worthwhile to offer?If so, you, my friend, are dealing with Imposter Syndrome…but you’re not alone.This show has always been a form of journaling where I can work through shit I’m dealing with.I always want to peel back the curtain and vulnerably share the season I’m in.My hopes are to timestamp this moment and show you that EVERYONE second guesses themselves.I’m also going to bake in some light bulb lessons, tips, and tactics I’ve learned to leverage these phases of imposter syndrome.I want you to finish this one seeing Imposter Syndrome as:A season for big changes ahead of you.A chance to massively grow by leaning into the discomfort.RESOURCES & REFERENCESJoin the Side Hustler’s Coaching Waitlist----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/205---Creating Value With Your WorkToday’s guest, my good friend Eric Friedensohn, AKA Efdot, has blazed his own creative path over the years.He’s a Brooklyn-based muralist, educator, merch slanger, fine artist, skateboarding savant, and freelancing wizard who’s collabed with big baller brands like Topps, Vayner Media, Pat Flynn, Skillshare, ConvertKit, and more!More importantly, he’s a critical thinker and incredibly supportive friend.In today’s episode, Eric talks shop on creating value with your work, getting started selling your work, and more.If you’re feeling overwhelmed and looking for a sign that you’re on the right path, then we got you covered like a blanket with this one.RESOURCES & REFERENCESEfdot Episode 26CONNECT WITH EFDOTInstagram WebsiteShopTwitter----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/204SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---We all know the story of the Turtle and the Hare, right?But I want you to remember, more specifically, how the Turtle took his sweet ass time and still won the race.Today, I’m here to convince you to embrace your inner turtle. I’m sharing 3 benefits of taking the slow and steady turtle pace along your creative path.Then I’ll top off this turtle sundae with some bonus tips. That way, we can hasten your pace to more quickly reach the end of your race.So get out of your shell, and get ready to soak up these 3 Benefits of a Slow and Steady Turtle Grind.RESOURCES & REFERENCESApply for the Spring Coaching Program----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/203SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!--------------------------------------------------------------------------Making Your Side Hustle Your Main HustleToday’s guest, Ben Jenkins of One Fast Buffalo and Warstic has done a lot of things over his career. But he went from playing professional baseball as his bread and butter to building brand identities in the beverage, hospitality, and outdoors.He has a pretty wild story, and there’s a lot of nuggets tucked away that you can apply to your creative grind.In today’s episode, Ben goes deep on turning your side hustle into your main hustle, having patience, having work-life alignment, and more.If you’re ready to stop asking for permission and start planting seeds you wish to reap on your own terms, then you’re going to vibe to this one.RESOURCES & REFERENCESBuy WarsticSpring Coaching Program WaitlistCONNECT WITH BEN JENKINSWarstic InstagramOFB WebsiteOFB Instagram----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

The Secret = Being Yourself in Your BrandToday’s guest is my new creative brother from another artistic mother, Mikey McKennedy of Boss Dogg Art Department.Mikey, and his partner-in-crime, Sam, are an independently owned and operated artist brand slanging some of the most incredible artwork plastered on the best merch in the universe.When they’re not partnering with behemoths like Zumiez, they’re creating one-of-a-kind designs that are sure to inspire you to start living a life that’s true to yourself.In today’s episode, Mikey goes deep on setting up a plan to escape the 9-5, pouring yourself in your brand, selling merch, and more!If you’re ready to embrace yourself in your brand to make an impact work that feels like play, then you’re going to dig this one.RESOURCES & REFERENCESSpring Coaching Program Waitlist CONNECT WITH BOSS DOGInstahttps://www.instagram.com/bosssdog/gramInstagram 2Website----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

If your social media game is boring, and your audience growth and engagement is basically non-existent...then we have on the perfect guest for you.We have the insanely talented, introverted, cat-and-coffee loving lettering queen Elizabeth Gray of @TheGrayterGood on the show today to share her story. She’ll also blow your mind with her unique approach to building her online empire with a following of approximately 150k when this was recorded.Today Elizabeth and I break down:Her 3 tips for growing an engaged online audienceBuilding a theme centered around 5 buckets of interestsSetting expectationsChasing what you want in lifePizza, process, cats, and moreIf you’re ready to dig deep into embracing and showing your true self in your work to attract like-minded souls in your tribe, then this episode was put into the universe for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESOriginal ShownotesGrayter Guide to LetteringSpring Coaching Program WaitlistFree Resource: Engaged Community GuideCONNECT WITH LIZWebsiteInstagramShopMailing List ----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/201SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!--------------------------------------------------------------------------Living Through Love, Not FearToday’s guest owns the choice of living through love and not fear. He’s laser-focused on making an impact through spreading the message of love through art.We welcome Ruben Rojas back to the show today. He’s a creative jock, fine artist, muralist, and a master slanger of motivational merch. He’s partnered with the likes of BMW, Reebok, Taco Bell, Anheuser-Busch, and more.In today’s episode, Ruben goes deep on the importance of being you in your brand, navigating haters, selling merch, and more.We also talk about his latest book: Living Through Love….which I’m giving away a copy to one lucky listener who simply shares this episode!Tired of playing it safe and ready to make an impact with your work? Then you’re going to dig this one.RESOURCES & REFERENCESLive Through Love BookLive Through Love InstagramBeautify EarthCoaching Program WaitlistCONNECT WITH RUBENInstagram WebsiteShop Clothing Shop ArtTwitter----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/200SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---Thanks for vibin’ with me over the past 200 episodic adventures. Let’s celebrate with a monumental audio experience with today’s guest...We welcome today, the new homie, Don of Invisible Creature, on the show.He and his brother Ryan are backed by 4 Grammy nominations for packaging and have long list of big-name clients like Nasa, Lego, MTV, Xbox, Nike, and more.Their toys and products are showcased major retail stores, and they’ve designed album art for some of the biggest musicians in the world. In this episode, Invisible Creature talks about creating what you want to see, the evolution of your style/voice, creating toys, and their latest book, Face the Music: 20 Years of Album Art.If you’re ready to say yes to hiring yourself to create the type of work you want to create, then this episode was crafted specifically for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESEngaged Community Building Blueprint Video CourseFree Resource: Engaged Community GuideCONNECT WITH MORNING BREATHWebsiteShopBook: Face the MusicInstagram Twitter----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/199SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---Today’s guests, Doug and Jason of Morning Breath, own the print design game out of Brooklyn, New York.When they’re not slaying work for brands like Stussy, Nike, Vans, Pepsi, and Adidas (to name a few), they’re bringing their ideas to life by throwing down on personal projects...which lands them more big projects.Today, Morning Breath and I chat about:Sharing their backstory and influences in their work.Finding your crowd and building a long-term community.Showing the work you want to attract.Making time to work on something that’s important to you.Keeping print alive in a modern world and so much more.If you’re a fan of old school vibes with a new wave twist, then you’re going to dig this.RESOURCES & REFERENCESEngaged Community Building Blueprint Video Course Free Resource: Engaged Community GuideCONNECT WITH MORNING BREATHWebsiteShopInstagramFacebook----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/198SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---Who doesn’t want that massive, cult-like celebrity following, right?The old me dreamed of fame. The new me, if I’m being honest, is more like 23.3% “I want it” and 76.7% “Not at all.”I’m more focused on building super-engaged small-to-medium-sized communities.To grow one, it literally takes attracting ONE person at a time.As we wrap up Part 3 of this Community Building Series, I’m giving you 3 questions to ask yourself for finding the RIGHT person that your work is PERFECT for. RESOURCES & REFERENCESFree Resource: Engaged Community Guide Register: Engaged Community Facebook ChallengeBook: 5 Love Languages ----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/197SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---Do you consistently share anything and everything, but people don’t seem to notice?It’s hella easy to feel frustrated and defeated trying to get people to care about what you’re doing.However, there’s one little secret I learned that radically shifted the way I create and share on social media.That’s what today’s episode and part 2 in this Community Building Series is all about—leveraging the 3 Buckets of Value to start getting people to care about what you’re doing.RESOURCES & REFERENCESRegister: 3-Part Engaged Community ChallengeFREE Download: Engaged Community Guide ----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/196SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---Tired of feeling isolated and want a support system of people who care about you and your work?Then you, my friend, are seeking to build an engaged community around you.That’s why we’re kicking off a 3-Part Building an Engaged Community Series.This series will:Convince you that you DON’T need a massive following to be successful.Give you the tools to build a small-to-mid-sized hyper-engaged community.Guide you to being more intentional about WHAT you create, WHO it’s for, and HOW you share it.Let me show you how your community can be your most powerful asset like it has been for me.RESOURCES & REFERENCESRegister: 3-Part Engaged Community ChallengeFREE Download: Engaged Community Guide Side Hustler’s Coaching WaitlistSide Hustler’s Handbook ----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/195SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---What I’ve Learned in My 1st Year of Doing Perspective-Collective Full-TimeBeing self-employed is super dope, but it’s also over-glorified and insanely hard.To be honest, most people aren’t cut out for it...and that’s okay!That’s why, today, I want to recap the top lessons I’ve learned in my first year of doing Perspective-Collective full-time.I’m going to keep this super raw and hella transparent—while, at the same time, planting seeds of hope and actions for you to slowly implement over time.That way, you can take the necessary steps to prepare for this venture if that’s what you want to pursue. So here are my top 11 Lessons to Survive & Thrive as a Self-Employed Creative.RESOURCES & REFERENCESBook: My Miracle MorningBook: The One ThingBook: EssentialismNotion App FREE Download: Engaged Community Guide ----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOW NOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/best-hits-123SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---When you’re on your creative grind, it’s important to get your hands dirty, make mistakes, and get lost in your work. This helps you develop your style, find your voice, and carve your niche. That, in turn, attracts commissions and people to your artistic mission and vision.Jon Contino is someone who’s been doing cool shit before it was cool and unapologetically pours themselves into their work.He’s a designer, letterer, illustrator, and branding sorcerer hailing from New York who conjures up dope work for massive brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and AT&T through his Contino Studio Agency.Today, Jon and I peel back the layers of:What branding is and isn’tHis illustration process and humbling backstoryCreating good work that’s true to yourselfBeing a design sponge outside of the internetTurning flaws into strengths and moreIf you need a boost to go the extra mile in showing your true self in your work, then this episode was made for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESBook: Brand by HandThe Nose Knows PodcastFREE Download: Engaged Community Guide CONNECT WITH JONInstagramWebsite----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOW NOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/194SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---Today’s guest is an expert in generating passive income off digital products and wants to help empower you to make it happen too.We welcome Molly Jacques back on the show today. She’s made a name for herself in the commercial art/design world creating work for clients like Target, Nike, The New York Times, and Disney.She’s made some significant shifts in her business to focus on helping creatives like you and me make good money creating digital products that make an impact on others.In today’s episode, Molly and I cover:Getting started creating digital products.Being curious and embracing new, uncomfortable seasons in life.The Know, Like, Trust, Sell content strategy.Creatively thriving in a non-traditional world.Freelancing, passive income, creative marketing, and more.If you’re ready to break the starving artist mentality and turn on the marketing/biz switch, then this episode is for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESHappy Money CourseLettering Pricing HandbookFREE Download: Engaged Community Guide CONNECT WITH MOLLYWebsiteShopInstagram----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/193SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---Today’s guest is my brother Josh, AKA Grizzly Wheeler.He’s crushing the screen printing game, and he’s the creative connect for big names slanging merch in our industry.You’ve most likely seen him in your feed through your favorite artist’s posts of their new patches, pins, and screen printed goods. How has he put himself in this position? It’s all about the grind. In today’s episode, Grizzly and I cover:The power of community and building relationships.Taking a risk and leaving your mark.Failing fast and learning faster.Betting on and investing in yourself.Screen printing, conferences, taking initiative, and more.If you’re ready to risk it for the biscuit and shoot your shot, then this episode is for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESFREE Download: Engaged Community Guide CONNECT WITH GRIZZLYWebsiteShop MerchInstagram Twitter ----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/192SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!---The homie Winston Churchill stated, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”Today’s guest could’ve quit, and no one would’ve blamed her. Then again, she wouldn’t be able to bask in the spotlight that she lives in today.I’m talking about my new friend and family of the podcast, Maddie Poppe. You may know her as American Idol’s Season 16’s winner.Not only is she an insanely talented singer and performer, but she still carries that approachable, down-to-earth, small-town Iowa vibe that makes her a fan favorite.In today’s episode, Maddie and I cover:The lowlights and failures that led to American Idol.Understanding that YES lives in the land of NO.Sticking to your gut and trusting the process.Dealing with haters and doubters.Her upcoming tour dates, merch, and more.If you’re ready to accept that location doesn’t matter and you can chase what you want on your own terms, then you’re going to dig this episode.RESOURCES & REFERENCESFREE Download: Engaged Community Guide CONNECT WITH MADDIEWebsiteShop MerchInstagramFacebook YouTube Tour DatesSpotify ----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

FULL SHOWNOTESTo view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/191SPONSORVisit https://garmcompany.com/scotty and use code Pizza20 to take 20% off their premium textures, brushes, fonts, and courses. This even works on SALE items!-----If there’s something you want to do in life, then do that shit.The beauty of having a job that covers your expenses is that it frees you up to pursue what you want on the side.Today’s guest, Emir Ayouni, is a prime example of someone who doesn’t make excuses and relentlessly makes the time to grind on his creative dream.Not only is he one-third of the power trio, The Forefathers Group, but he’s the mastermind behind G.A.R.M. Company: a newly opened boutique-style shop for designer tools, resources, and goods crafted together with some of the most talented designers in the business.In today’s episode, Emir and I cover:Showing the work you want to get.The power of sharing your process and existing on all platforms.Investing in yourself, especially with the uncertainty of the world.Not needing a fancy Art School degree to show you can do the work.Leveraging your day job to fuel your side hustle dream, and more.If you’re tired of settling and ready to make time to grind on what you want, then this episode is for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESGARM Co. Instagram Forefathers Group The King’s Cheese PodcastThe Golden Goose MoGraph FREE Download: Engaged Community Guide CONNECT WITH EMIRInstagramWebsite Dribbble -----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/190-----We’re picking back up where we left off with Part 2 of the Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2020 students.I suggest hitting pause and going back to Part 1 to catch the program overview, action items, insights, and overall flow of the full convo.The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week boot camp where 12 creatives like yourself master the art:Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.Treating your side hustle like it’s your full-time grind.Overcoming the inner critic and promoting yourself and your work.The Fall 2020 students you’re going to fall in love with are:Jackie MatsutaniKatie YoungCrys GoureShereen ChewWilmar ColmenaresSarah AcevedoMorrell CravensBrittany NielsenNicolas SanchezMarvin NunezLayne EwingNicole AnguianoToday’s episode is a recording from one of our weekly, intense 3-hour Hot Seat calls broken into a 2-part series.If you’re feeling stuck and isolated trying to figure out the next steps you need to take, I know you’re going to find a ton of valuable takeaways tucked in this one.If you feel like this is something you want you to be a part of, sign up for the coaching A-List Waitlist at SideHustlersCoaching.com for details on the upcoming Spring 2021 fourth installment.RESOURCE & REFERENCESLISTEN: Part 1 Student SpecialJoin the Spring 2021 Coaching WaitlistUse PIZZA20 to save 20% on G.A.R.M. design toolsATracker Time Tracking AppSave 25% with LAYNETRAIN on Side Hustler’s Handbook-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/189-----We’re back for round 3 of a back-to-back Side Hustler’s Student Spotlight Special featuring my current Fall 2020 students.The Side Hustler’s Coaching Program is an intense 12-week boot camp where 12 creatives like yourself master the art:Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.Treating your side hustle like it’s your full-time grind.Overcoming the inner critic and promoting yourself and your work.The Fall 2020 students you’re going to fall in love with are:Jackie MatsutaniKatie YoungCrys GoureShereen ChewWilmar ColmenaresSarah AcevedoMorrell CravensBrittany NielsenNicolas SanchezMarvin NunezLayne EwingNicole AnguianoToday’s episode is a recording from one of our weekly, intense 3-hour Hot Seat calls broken into a 2-part series.If you’re feeling stuck and isolated trying to figure out the next steps you need to take, I know you’re going to find a ton of valuable takeaways tucked in this one.If you feel like this is something you want you to be a part of, sign up for the coaching A-List Waitlist at SideHustlersCoaching.com for details on the upcoming Spring 2021 fourth installment.RESOURCES & REFERENCESJoin the Spring 2021 Coaching WaitlistSave 25% with LAYNETRAIN on Side Hustler’s HandbookUse PIZZA20 to save 20% on G.A.R.M. design toolsPP 029: Collecting IdeasNotion App: Project Management-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

Download your FREE Engaged Community Guide here.To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/best-hits-153-----Lisa Congdon was a late bloomer to the game but has used that as her advantage.She's transformed into a profound illustrator, author, and speaker.She whips up whimsical and vibrant art for top tier brands like Crate and Barrel, Facebook, Sonos, Lululemon, and more from her stomping grounds of Portland, OR.Sure, she wins awards and crushes work for big-time names, but the two things I admire the most are:how she speaks on topics that are aligned to her values and belief systemshow she shows up for the creative community and empowers people like you and me to tap into our potential.Relax and take notes as Lisa is going to unload some serious knowledge on you like:How your age and past experiences are your superpowers, not detrimentsTactics for overcoming imposter syndromeThe magic of pursuing your interestsKeys for standing outFinding your artistic voice, consistency, UFOs, pizza, and moreToday’s episode is a permission slip to stop playing it small with your creative pursuits and uncomfortably step into your next version of creative genius.RESOURCES & REFERENCESFinding Your Artistic Voice BookCONNECT WITH LISAInstagramWebsite ShopPinterest-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

Download your FREE Engaged Community Guide here.To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/188-----FACT: No one is going to make it happen for you.Today’s guest, Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co., has built an empire of consistently showing up and doing the work.He needs no formal introductions, because for a hot minute now, he’s cemented himself as a creative industry juggernaut wielding a big old burly beard of fire and fury.In today’s episode, Draplin and I go deep on:Pursuing something when you don’t know the outcome.Doing it for the hell of it and learning to love it.Why you don’t need the BIG degree to make shit happen.Using your time wisely and being productive.Paying off debt, showing the ugly, and more.If you’re ready to avoid instant gratification, put in the work, and have some fun with your creative pursuits, then this one is for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESDDC MerchDDC Fonts DDC BookDDC SkillshareDDC Field NotesNotes to SelfCONNECT WITH DRAPLINInstagramWebsite -----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/187-----Today’s guests, Jeremy and Jordan Coon of Brethren Design Co., know what the slow and steady grind looks like, and the results speak for themselves.They’re side-hustling brothers slanging bold type, illustrations, and branding that lives up to their motto: Design That Smokes.In their first two years of business, they’ve already collabed with names like Adobe, Guy Fieri, Slice Beer Co., and Julian Edelman!And...the icing on the cake...they’re building their empire OUTSIDE of their day jobs!In this episode, Jeremy, Jordan, and I go deep on:The foundation, safety net, and protection side hustling providesFreelancing tips galore (and what not to do)The power of under-promise and over-deliverPushing yourself, despite not knowing the outcomeAbundance mindset, time management, and moreIf you’re tired of playing it safe and want to make shit happen with your creative pursuits, then you’re gonna find a lot of gold in this episode!BONUS: Save 20% off any BDC font purchase using the code PIZZABAGELS thru 10/11.RESOURCES & REFERENCESBrethren FontsKern Club FontsHoodzpah's FABAS BookCreative Cloud LibraryCONNECT WITH BDCBrethren InstagramJeremy's InstagramJordan's InstagramWebsiteDribbble-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/186-----Today’s guest, KiriLeigh Jones, isn’t afraid to share her work nor flex her talent on anything that can become a canvas.She’s a creative free spirit who spreads good vibes throughout the world with her vibrant and hella detailed masterpieces.When she’s not making a statement painting insane murals, she’s drawing or painting on shoes, skate decks, human body parts, bikes, or pretty much whatever she can get her hands on.In this episode, Kiri and I go deep on:Saying yes and figuring it out.Turning anything into a canvas to experiment on.The power of sharing your process.Good vibes and authenticity vs. toxic positivity.Mural resources, meditation, and more.If you’re interested in painting murals or just expressing your creativity on a bigger level, then you’re going to dig the energy Kiri brings to this one.RESOURCES & REFERENCESMontana Spray PaintMontana Paint PensBe a Good Person Brand Insight Timer Meditation AppFlow Speed Control Pro Video Editing AppCONNECT WITH IANInstagramWebsiteTwitter-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/185-----Ian Paget of Logo Geek believes in shooting your shot and dying with no regrets.He pursued his interests, built his brand reputation, and elevated his craft over the years to the point where he’s a household name in the world of logo design.He has a fascinating story of how he grew his side hustle into his full-time dream job of logo design while simultaneously growing a Twitter community of ~100k and a Facebook family of ~10k around it.In this episode, Ian and I go deep on:Leveraging your day job to fuel your dream job.Not having to be perfect to get started.Creating a routine system for yourself.Preparing to make the full-time leap.Not dying with regret, the love for logos, and more.If you’re ready to get started or take the next step in your side hustle pursuits, you’re going to find a lot of gold in this one today.RESOURCES & REFERENCESLogo Designers’ Box SetCreative Bloq Logo Design Love BookJacob Cass of JUST CreativeGary Keller: “The One Thing”CONNECT WITH IANInstagramWebsiteTwitterFacebook Group-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/184-----Looking for ways to generate extra side income to build up your savings or attack debt, so you can take the full-time grind leap one day?Today, we’re breaking down both fast AND mid-to-long term money-making ideas to generate cash both creatively AND non-creatively.That way, you can invest in your personal growth and development AS WELL as putting yourself in a position to possibly make the leap to doing your thing full-time one day.Bonus: At the end of the episode, I also toss in some Smart Money Moves to help you take control of your finances.RESOURCES & REFERENCESDave Ramsey’s Facebook Group Dave Ramsey: Total Money MakeoverJen Sincero: You’re a Badass at Making MoneyFulfilled by Amazon (FBA) Mercai App SNKRS App Offer Up AppTask RabbitZander Insurance Every Dollar App Budget ToolWave Free Financial SoftwareAffinity DesignerProcreate App-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/183-----Monetizing something from the jump can easily suffocate the joy from the process of play.Today’s guest, Donna Adi, gave herself permission to play. This sparked incredible success for her and set the tone for a highly desired new art style.She’s an insanely talented artist and storyteller who combines vibrant illustrations with lifestyle and fashion photography.What started off as a hobby has led to her flexing her unique style with major brands like Puma, Google, Michael Kors, and Nike.In this episode, Donna and I go deep on:Creating for you vs. following trends.Focusing on the passion over making money in the beginning.Going with your gut and chasing what scares you.Time management, productivity, and avoiding distractions.Mindset, confidence, finding your style, and more.If you’re ready to focus on doing YOU vs. worrying about what everyone else is doing, then this episode was made for you.RESOURCES & REFERENCESPP 161: 3 Key Ingredients to Finding Your Secret Sauce CONNECT WITH DONNAInstagramYoutubeTikTokPinterestWebsite-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)G.A.R.M. Co. - Use PIZZA20 for 20% OFF premium courses, brushes, textures, and fonts. Shop here.Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom’s Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren’s premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/182-----Part 1/3 of The Blaze Your Own Path Series was all about getting started, believing it’s possible, and breaking away from the lie you’ve been sold.Part 2/3 was about investing in yourself and finding what works best for you vs. mimicking your idol’s footsteps.We close the series with Part 3/3 which focuses on breeding a pro mindset and taking massive, uncomfortable action.The goal of this episode is to empower you to:- Eliminate victim mentality- Gain a mental edge and taking initiative in life- Take yourself and your work more seriouslyNo one is going to make your creative dream happen for you.Keep your eyes on the prize, be persistent, and stay in the game—your breakthroughs will come.RESOURCES & REFERENCESPP 180: Blaze Your Own Path Pt. 1/3PP 181: Blaze Your Own Path Pt. 2/3Steven Pressfield: Turning ProJames Clear: Atomic Habits-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)RETRO SUPPLY - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.DESIGN CUTS - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/181-----Last week, Part 1 of this series was all about getting started and believing that whatever you want to accomplish creatively is possible for you.You gave yourself permission to explore the early stages of your creative dream WITHOUT trying to monetize it right from the jump.In Part 2, we’re laying the foundation for how you intentionally and authentically show up as yourself in your work.We do this by:Understanding there’s no one-size-fits-all creative career pathLeveraging parts of other’s success versus copying it step-by-step.Doing the hard work of investing in your growth and reaping the benefits.Part 3 next week closes the series with how to attain a pro mindset while taking massive, uncomfortable action. RESOURCES & REFERENCESPP 180: Blaze Your Own Path Pt. 1/3 PP 11: Finding Your Sweet SpotPP 161: Finding Your Secret Sauce -----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)RETRO SUPPLY - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.DESIGN CUTS - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/180-----I’m making a safe bet that you’re listening to this podcast because you feel creatively called to do something MORE in life.That’s why, today, I’m stoked to kick-off my latest episodic adventure called the Blaze Your Own Path Series.My hopes and intentions are to:Inspire you with my story so you too can blaze your own path to side hustle success.Destroy your beliefs of what you’re capable of accomplishing.Motivate you to take massive, uncomfortable action to chase what you want on your own terms.Part 1 is all about getting started, believing it’s possible, and breaking away from the lie you’ve been sold.Next week, Part 2 of the series is about intentionally and authentically showing up, finding out what works best for you, and discovering your unique path.RESOURCES & REFERENCESQuartz article on modern educationDave Ramsey: Total Money MakeoverJen Sincero: You’re a Badass at Making Money -----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)RETRO SUPPLY - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.DESIGN CUTS - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

What’s your definition of success, and how do you know when you’ve “made” it?What if you hit your big target, yet never truly “make” it, because you’re always hunting another bigger target to aim for?That’s the goal of my homie Francisco Reyes, the mastermind behind the alias Never Made. His side hustle pursuits have landed him big time collabs with the likes of The Hundreds, Obey Clothing, Red Bull, The Los Angeles Clippers, Disney, Zumiez, and Urban Outfitters to name a few.In this episode, we go deep on:Valuing hard work and “earning” itMaking enough noise to be seen (in a non-sleazy way)Creating meaningful work that makes an impactPlanting seeds and speaking things into existenceSelling merch, creating for yourself, and more.If you’re ready to roll your sleeves up, do the work, and play the long game, you’re going to dig this episode.RESOURCES & REFERENCESTrademarking Information - https://www.uspto.gov/ CONNECT WITH FRANCISCOInstagramWebsiteShop-----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon. JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER’S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)RETRO SUPPLY - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.DESIGN CUTS - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCREDITSMusic - BlookahPodcast Editor - Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar Social Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'Amico

Save 10% on Passion 2 Paid EnrollmentEnrollment for Lauren Hom's Passion to Paid is now open (July 29th-August 5th). Visit p2pscotty.com to learn more, lockdown her BONUS offers, and save 10% with PERSPECTIVE10.Lauren Hom on Why Freelancing Isn’t the Only Path for Creative SuccessFeeling overwhelmed that freelance is the only path to creative success?It’s easy to feel that way based on the many stories from those crushing it in the creative industry.But what if...there were other paths you could take or create on your own terms?Luckily, we will talk about all these different paths and more because Lauren Hom joins us for round two on the podcast.Get ready to take a shit ton of notes as we chat about:Why freelancing isn’t your only optionBalancing creating and marketing yourselfBuilding confidence by taking actionLaying your foundation with passion projectsMarketing for creatives, and more.If you’re ready to grow your creative pursuits by mixing marketing with your passions, then today’s episode is for you.CONNECT WITH LAURENEnroll now for Passion 2 PaidInstagramWebsiteOnline ClassesWTF Should I Letter? Generator Join the Weekly #Homwork SeriesFree Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design Resources*Retro Supply *(affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.*Design Cuts *(affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

Do the Work & Suck Butt Now to Grow—There Are No Cheat Codes!Sadly, breakthroughs don't magically manifest in 2 minutes like those 10 for $10 Frozen Banquet TV Dinners (those are gross BTW).⁣⁣⁣⁣Yet, so many creatives want immediate results when they haven't paid their dues.⁣⁣And that’s what today’s episode is all about:Accepting that there are no cheat codes to unlock your creative breakthrough.You gotta invest the time and energy to get the results you want.True growth and success come from putting in the work.We’re driving home the importance of persistence and patience with this one.Free Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.*Design Cuts *(affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

James Martin on Sharing Your Process & Giving Yourself Time to GrowSo many creatives want a get rich quick pill or a hack to overnight stardom. There are no cheat codes, and today’s guest is living proof that good things take time.I’m talking about one of my new BFFs and logo legend, James Martin. He’s known for his one-of-a-kind hand-drawn logo concepts and the visual delivery behind his uplifting design and thought process.On today’s episode, we chat about:The power of sharing your work and processNavigating your own road on your own termsHow to overlap art and designAllowing yourself and work to be shitLogo design, always progressing, veganism, and more.He’s got an insanely valuable resource called the Logo Black Book he’s giving away for free over at LogoBlackBook.com. More on that later.If you’re ready to play the long game and reap the rewards along the way then this episode was crafted for you.Connect with JamesInstagramWebsiteYouTubeLogo Black BookBaby Giant WebsiteFree Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.Design Cuts (affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

BizBuds Tom Ross & Mike Janda on Creating a Great Personal BrandToday, we’re joined by two marketing wizards who thrive on helping creatives like you and me get strategic about what we’re passionate about.I’m talking about Tom Ross and Mike Janda of the Biz Buds Podcast. On their podcast, they share their journeys from struggling to freelance to running multi 7-figure businesses, and the lessons picked up along the way.Get ready to take some notes as today, we chat about:How to build a great personal brand.Finding better clients and making more moneyFiguring out what lights you up.The power of sharing the real you.Niching down, creative entrepreneurship, and more.If you’re ready to put in the work to create an impactful, sustainable, and successful creative career, then this episode is for you.Connect with Tom & MikeBizBudsPodcastTom’s InstagramTom's FREE Resource: The Ultimate Guide to NichingMike’s InstagramFreelance with Janda CourseFree Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.Design Cuts (affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

2 Ways to Get Creatively Unstuck & Unlock Your Next Big BreakthroughYou Don’t Need Permission to Make Your Dream HappenAre you fed up with being creatively stuck?Are you ready to stop consuming and take massive action?If so, today’s episode is all about staying active and open on your creative grind, so you can get that breakthrough you’ve been wanting for a hot minute now.They’re the two catalysts for the type of success you deeply desire, and both have been pivotal for any type of creative biz breakthroughs I’ve had.My goal today is to get you creatively unstuck by getting you to:Stop seeking permission to make shit happen for yourself.Stay open to embrace uncomfortable change.Be prepared and ready for new opportunities to come your way.Pacing YourselfBefore we dive deep, I want to preface this upfront:Taking breaks along the way is hella important to avoiding burnout, staying out of creative funks, and throwing in the towel on your pursuits.Staying active is important, but so is pacing yourself—it’s a slow and steady grind when you’re working on your dream.Staying Active (and Patient)With that being said, staying active means consistency and taking initiative in my world.ConsistencyTo me, being consistent versus going hard AF in short bursts of intensity is far more beneficial.The latter leads to burnout and long gaps of inactivity (inactivity is horrible for building a name for yourself).Consistently showing up (even if it’s just 15 minutes to an hour a day) generates small wins and mini-milestones.When you string these W’s together, you generate momentum.Momentum over the years is what leads to those huge career-shifting breakthroughs.Taking InitiativeAn important reminder you may need to hear today is: You don’t need anyone else’s permission to chase what you want.If I had waited for permission to share my work, blog, speak, teach, podcast, or coach, I’d still be at a day job complaining about how unfulfilled and how broke I was.My biggest regret is not taking massive action sooner.If you’re creatively stuck right now, I encourage you to:Stop waiting for permission to make shit happen for yourself.Take the initiative to manifest your own opportunities.Create the work you want to see in the world.Hire yourself for the type of work you want to get hired to do.Share the message you’ve been too scared to share.No one is going to hand your dream to you, so it’s on you to make it happen.If you’re struggling to take the first step, try this effective, yet morbid exercise:Simply imagine yourself on your deathbed...yup.While you’re lying there, look back on this very moment of uncertainty.Is this going to be something you regretted never pursuing?That usually can help reframe the petty reasons holding you back from taking your shot.Staying OpenMaybe you’re in the position where you’ve been active, yet you’re seeing little-to-no traction over time?Or maybe you’re the type of person who is so dead set on one path that you’re missing the signs that you’re meant to do something else?Staying active is hella important, but staying open for unexpected opportunities, new relationships, and uncomfortable risks are the catalyst for shit to really pop off.It’s easy to get shiny object syndrome. You bounce around from one thing to the next without fully committing and giving the one thing that had promise time to grow during a season (aka niching down).It’s also easy to get so far pigeon-holed and too comfortable in what you’re doing that you’re blinded to the big opportunity in front of you.I’ve been on both sides of the fence over the years, but learning to actively embrace and welcome the unexpected is what surged my creative career forward—especially 2019 through 2020.Reminding People You ExistAfter an injury robbed me of my football career in college, I’ve been tirelessly searching for my identity as a creative.I pretty much have tried everything: drawing tattoos, starting a clothing brand, designing logos/branding, website design, calligraphy/wedding chalkboards, selling my own products/merch, creating digital goods, blogging, teaching, speaking, podcasting, affiliate marketing, and now coaching.Even when quitting seemed like the best option, I constantly stayed active and open to testing and experimenting with new creative paths until something stuck.When shit wasn’t popping off, I continued to share my work and push forward even if I didn’t have my style, voice, and groove mastered (which I still don’t today).Staying open and actively pursuing new opportunities to quickly fail, grow, and learn helped me:Remind people I existed because I consistently was sharing something creative.Build a name for myself and gain some clout as an artist/designer.Grow my side hustle to a full-time grind and build incredible relationships along the way.The Answers Are in Front of YouThe biggest thing I’ve learned over my 10 years of finding my groove after college and 6 years of doing Perspective-Collective is this:The more you consi

Zulfa of The Cosmic Feminist on Creating Connection With Your BrandIt’s extremely hard to gain traction in your creative pursuits if you don’t connect with what you create.How can you attract your ideal client or connect with your true tribe if you don’t show up as yourself both in-person AND online?Today, I’m stoked to share the story of my friend Zulfa. You may know her as The Cosmic Feminist.She’s a badass illustrator based in Washington D.C.​Her coined term Cosmic Feminism refers to her fascination with the Universe & her support for women’s rights and empowerment on a cosmic proportion.I’ve watched her Instagram blow up over the past year because she’s tapped into her voice and artistic style.She’s now crushing it in the merch game through her cosmic shop and working with socially conscious organizations that align with her values and beliefs.On today’s episode, we chat about:The power of niching down.Building your buckets of interest.Trusting your instinct.Creating connection by being you.Selling products, sushi, and more! If you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to connect with your true self so you can connect with others, then this episode was made for you.Connect with ZulfaInstagramWebsiteCosmic ShopFree Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.Design Cuts (affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

REPLAY: Pt. 3/3, Stop Brewing a Latte Excuses & Make it HappenFor those just tuning in and aren’t in the loop with the last two weeks, I’m currently in the middle of a mini-hiatus with the birth of our daughter!Today, you’re hearing the final conclusion of Part 3 of The Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series!This series is the perfect brew to keep you grounded and ready to take your creative pursuits to the next level.I highly recommend checking out Part 1 and 2, but if you don’t wanna, this one is still a killer episode on its own!We’re back on next week with episode 173 featuring the incredibly talented Zulfa, AKA The Cosmic Feminist!So here we go with Pt. 3: Stop Brewing a Latte Excuses & Make it Happen.Note: Read the full original episode as a blog post here.Free Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.Design Cuts (affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

REPLAY: Pt. 2/3, Espresso Yourself By Any Beans NecessaryIf you’re just tuning in and missed last week’s announcement, my daughter has been born!I’m taking 3 weeks off from kicking out new content for the podcast.Instead of radio silence, I’m running one of my favorite 3-part solo episodes called The Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series.This series is just as timely as ever while people slowly put their lives and creative pursuits back together.So here we go with Pt. 2: Espresso Yourself By Any Beans Necessary. Note: Read the full original episode as a blog post here.Free Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.Design Cuts (affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

REPLAY: Pt. 1/3, Good Things Happen to Those Who GrindLet’s keep it real, transparent, and punchy!As I prep this, my daughter could be here any day now! Dope, right?Honestly, I’ve been busting my biscuits day-in and day-out since I’ve started doing my thing full-time in 2020—all with the mindset to grind to provide for my family until Little Pizza Roll #2 is born.I decided, once she was born, I could pump the brakes, rest, and soak up some family time.Which is EXACTLY what I’m doing: I’m taking 3 weeks off from kicking out new podcast content.HOWEVER, I didn’t want to leave people hanging. So, I’m dipping into the archives and re-sharing a popular 3-Part episode series I dropped in late 2018 called The Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series!It’s punchy, raw, and extremely action-oriented...perfect for those who are finding their creative groove again due to The ‘Rona.The podcast will be back and better than ever with new material late June!Thanks for your understanding and continued support.In the meantime, here’s Part 1: Good Things Happen to Those Who Grind.Note: Read the full original episode as a blog post here.Free Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.Design Cuts (affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast

Jimbo Bernaus on Tips for Making Passive Income With Digital ProductsWhat works for someone else...may not work for you.You have to constantly keep experimenting and not be afraid of failing.Failure leads to progress.Today’s guest is someone who has constantly experimented and finally found the thing that works best for his creative pursuits.I’m talking about my homie, Lord of Ludicrous Letterforms, with the loveliest locks of hair...Jimbo Bernaus!Jimbo is a lettering artist, designer, and half of Shout Bam, a creative business with his partner Tea. He also happens to specialize in blasting people’s eye sockets with wide ranges of colors.He’s made a name for himself in the past year in the Procreate and Affinity Brush world with heavy-hitting products like the Rough & Raw Brush Set, Fade & Shade Brush Set, The Kickoff Lettering Toolbox, and more.On today’s episode, we chat about:How to know what your audience wants.Making passive income on digital products.The power of an email list.The importance of trial and error.Diversifying income streams, font making for beginners, finding your style, and more!If you’re curious about how you can diversify your income and offerings and serve your audience, then this episode was made for you.Connect with JimboInstagramWebsiteShopPerspective Podcast Freebie (password PERSPECTIVE)Free Toolkit to Side Hustle Freedom6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.Purchase The Side Hustler's Handbook PDF CourseThe proven blueprint that’ll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.Get a Permanent Podcast ShoutoutBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.Best Deals on the Best Design ResourcesRetro Supply (affiliate) - Use SCOTTY20 to get 20% OFF high-quality AI, PS, Procreate & Affinity resources. Shop here.Design Cuts (affiliate) - Get your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack here.Join the Private Facebook Community for CreatorsJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your tribe is waiting.Connect With MeInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokPinterestTwitterCreditsMusic - BlookahExecutive Assistant - Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist - Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator - Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist - Greg D'AmicoListen on Your Favorite Podcast PlayerApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercast