Creative Courage: The Creative Business Podcast

Are you struggling to make a decision or simply feel overwhelmed with options? 

In this episode, I discuss my own struggles with decision making and break down four principles that have helped me to make decisions faster. 

Whether you are at a crossroads or just feel overwhelmed with options, these principles might get you unstuck and making better decisions. 

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I'm back with another episode of the Creative Courage Podcast. Today I'm talking about why I closed my business, what freedom means and how to build a financial buffer in your business.  

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed and share it with a friend. Connect with me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/

If you’re like most creative business owners, you’ve probably dabbled with posting on LinkedIn, but you’ve found that even with consistency, no-one pays attention.

Sam Browne is an entrepreneur and LinkedIn strategist who has built multiple six-figure businesses and has grown an audience of over 100,000 followers.

Sam spent nearly 20 years operating his creative businesses in silence before stepping into the spotlight, sharing his story, and attracting his first 50,000 LinkedIn followers in just a year.

And in this episode, we unpack why so many creative founders struggle to get traction on LinkedIn and how to turn your story into something that makes your ideal clients pay attention.

If you’ve been posting consistently but haven’t seen results, this will help you understand what’s missing and how to fix it.

Covered in this episode:

How Sam scaled multiple six-figure businesses.

The litmus test for knowing if a business idea is worth pursuing.

How Sam grew to 50k LinkedIn followers in a year.

The biggest mistakes agency owners are making on LinkedIn.

How to write posts that don’t get ignored.

Turning your story into content that attracts ideal clients.

The 3 types of LinkedIn content and when to use each one.

How to sell through your posts without driving people away.

Optimising your profile and connection requests to reach more ideal clients and partners.

And much more…

If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative.

PS: If you want a custom roadmap to grow a creative studio that works for you, rather than the other way around. Click this link - https://resources.mattessam.co.uk/.

 

LEARN MORE 

Work with Matt to grow your agency - https://www.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator

CONNECT 

Sam Browne on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-browne/ 

Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/ 

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It’s understandable if you feel a bit lost right now.

There’s more noise and pressure than ever for business owners.

And we try to make the right decisions, but the right path isn’t always obvious.

In this episode, I wanted to do something a bit different. This is more of a conversation I wanted to have with you. I share the crossroads that I’ve faced over the last few years in my business and the questions I ask myself to find clarity.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure about which direction to take in your life and business, this episode will help you to move forward with intention.

Covered in this episode:

Why it’s normal to feel lost (especially right now).

The crossroads many founders reach in their business.

The questions to ask yourself to find clarity.

Identifying your skill gaps.

Why every business decision comes with trade-offs.

How to uncover hidden risks before making a move.

If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative.

PS: If you want a custom roadmap to grow a creative studio that works for you, rather than the other way around. Click this link - https://resources.mattessam.co.uk/.

 

LEARN MORE 

Work with Matt to grow your agency - https://www.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator

CONNECT 

Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/ 

LISTEN 

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSpLIyYtBLe03JBC8LjvT 

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcf0CcYK3MtnITQCyGXoVVR-eTu8SEbAV

It might feel like you’re charging the right amount.

Your close rate is good.

The business is running smoothly.

But what if you could charge more without increasing your hours? Most creative business owners wouldn’t say no to that.

And there’s a number most creative founders are missing that can easily tell them whether or not they’re undercharging.

In this episode, I share what that number is and how you can apply it.

If you’re consistently winning work but you feel too busy, or want to find out if you’re leaving money on the table, this is for you.

Covered in this episode:

The number that tells you if you’re undercharging.

What a healthy close rate looks like.

Why a high close rate can actually be a red flag.

How to make more money without working more hours.

Packaging your offer to prevent taking on underpaying clients.

If you get value from this episode, follow Creative Courage on your favourite podcast app for more transformational content to help you thrive as a creative.

PS: If you want a custom roadmap to grow a creative studio that works for you, rather than the other way around. Click this link - https://resources.mattessam.co.uk/.

 

LEARN MORE 

Work with Matt to grow your agency - https://www.mattessam.co.uk/creative-life-accelerator

CONNECT 

Matt Essam on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/ 

LISTEN 

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2LSpLIyYtBLe03JBC8LjvT 

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/creative-courage/id1721515799

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcf0CcYK3MtnITQCyGXoVVR-eTu8SEbAV