Jason Stapleton is best described as a modern day renaissance man. A former special operations Marine turned soldier for hire, Jason is an expert in counter-terrorism, counterinsurgency, and hostage rescue. He spent years living in the middle east working alongside a variety of government agencies in both Iraq and Afghanistan providing close protection to some of the worlds most powerful people.
In 2009, Jason left his life as a hired gun to pursue a career as an active currency trader and later founded one of the premiere trading education firms in the world.
Jason is currently the host of The Jason Stapleton Program, a daily video and audio podcast where he discusses current events related to economics and politics. His show has quickly grown to be one of the largest privately syndicated political shows in America thanks to his unique perspective and broad range of life experience.
In our discussion, Jason shares some of the most sound advice and tips for marketing your art- and some really important insight on running a profitable business that you don’t want to miss.
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Jason’s Book Recommendation:
Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene M. Schwartz
Tim is the Founder of Great Assistant, which helps entrepreneurs get a great assistant. For five years he failed again and again with assistants; then, three years ago he finally cracked the code. His current assistant, Sarah, now handles 95% of his email inbox and has allowed Tim to focus on bigger opportunities. Tim has since appeared on Inc.com, is a regular contributor to Forbes, and has been a guest lecturer at NYU in New York City.
In our discussion Tim shares when the best time is to begin thinking about hiring an assistant, and a magical three step process that can cut the time you spend on tasks literally in half.
LINKS:
http://www.ProfitFactory.com/360Delegation
Tim’s Book Recommendation:
The Ultimate Blueprint for an Insanely Successful Business, by Keith J. Cunningham
Dr. Karuna Sabnani is a Beauty and Natural Medicine Expert. For over 10 years, patients have come to Dr. Sabnani to learn how to get a lean body, restful sleep, restored energy, clear skin, strong digestion and stress reduction. They often feel a sense of ease, balance and health within their full lifestyles and demanding careers after following Dr. Sabnani’s suggestions.
After working with Dr. Karuna for over three years, my health has improved beyond my greatest expectations. In our discussion we talk about how I’ve handled my own health challenged and she shares some of the most practical tips on how you can begin to take greater care of your health so you can be more present for your business and your art.
LINKS:
http://www.karunanaturopathic.com/
Dr. Karuna’s Book Recommendation:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield
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Angie Johnson has been designing under the name Norwegian Wood since 2008. She started her first company at the tender age of 16 and has been working within the fields of fashion, graphic design, interiors, styling and photography ever since.
In our discussion Angie talks about some of her greatest lessons learned in her experiences with each business she has owned, and hones in on one extremely important lesson around pricing your art. For every artist who needs inspiration and practical tips on how to approach pricing your art from one of the greatest artistic business owners, this episode is for you!
“Your ideal client is not you, so they can afford more than what you can to purchase your art.”
LINKS:
https://www.norwegianwoodonline.com/
Angie’s Book Recommendations:
M Train by Patti Smith
Just Kids by Patti Smith
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Laura Adams is a personal finance expert and award-winning author of multiple books, including Money Girl's Smart Moves to Grow Rich. She’s been the host of Money Girl, the top-rated weekly podcast, since 2008.
Her mission is to help students and consumers live richer lives through her podcasting, speaking, spokesperson, teaching, and advocacy work. In our discussion we talk about some very practical and essential financial steps to take in your business with your art that will help create a more inevitably profitable and organized business that you can grow to rely on.
LINKS:
Laura’s Podcast: quickanddirtytips.com
Laura’s Book Recommendations:
Owen Garratt has built a near seven-figure business with one offer: paintings of oil rigs.
Want to know how he did it? Stay tuned!
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Owen’s Book Recommendation:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield
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Charlie Wallace has played on stages all over the world, with some of the greatest musicians. But he has always had a passion for teaching and giving back, so he took his teaching skills online and built a six-figure business helping people all over the world learn to play guitar like the masters.
Want to know how he did it? Stay tuned!
LINKS:
https://www.guitarmasterymethod.com/
Charlie’s book recommendation:
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
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Caroline White is a lifelong visual artist, and an LA-based, award-winning photographer. Starting as an actress in LA, she worked in national commercials, TV, theater and indie films. Then in 2005, after realizing that it was difficult to get a good headshot in LA or NYC, she picked up a camera to take some headshots of her fellow actors, and everything just CLICKED.
Caroline continues to give her time and talent to worthy causes and has raised tens of thousands of dollars for various causes and charities.
In our discussion she shares how she went from not being able to say out loud what she charged for her work to now boldly asking for the sale when she sees a person she wants to work with, and many other seriously helpful- and funny- anecdotes to building your business with your art, your way.
LINKS:
http://www.carolinewhitephotography.com/
Caroline’s Inspirational Site Recommendation:
Caroline’s and Alexis’ Book Recommendations
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Worth It by Amanda Steinberg
Spin Selling by Neil Rackham
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Tracy Matthews is an award winning fine jewelry designer and mentor. Her designs have been sold in over 350 stores around the world and has a host of celeb fans including Halle Berry, Orlando Bloom, Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba. Her collections have been featured in InStyle, Glamour, Real Simple, Lucky, and Elle to name a few.
Tracy is also the founder and CEO of Flourish & Thrive Academy and the “Thrive by Design” Podcast” where she teaches jewelry designers and makers how to create unforgettable brands and get more exposure and sales. Her motto is “community and collaboration over competition.”
For every artist- jewelry makers especially- this discussion will help you understand what it takes to create and streamline a business that works for you, not against you, to support the life and art you want to share with the world on a larger scale.
LINKS:
http://FlourishThriveAcademy.com
Tracy’s Book Recommendations:
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman
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Rob Dial started in sales at age 19, was promoted to run a franchise with the company at age 21 and grew it to a multi-million dollar business, breaking almost every record for a new office in the company's 60 year history. He started his second seven-figure business at 23 years old. He has since moved on to coaching as well as an e-commerce business, and also runs MWF Motivation Podcast which hit #1 in 6 categories on iTunes’ New & Noteworthy section including self help and business.
He’s also one of the most down to earth and genuine people with the best intentions behind the businesses he creates.
This episode is a MUST for every artist who has a fear of sales. I promise, our discussion will help eliminate that fear once and for all.
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Rob’s Book Recommendations:
Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
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Shawlini Manjunath-Holbrook moved to New York City after graduating from the University of Georgia, and has since appeared in the popular dark comedy, FX's Louie, USA's Falling Water and in a new webseries, Underground Notes.
Shawlini has also been in network TV commercials, and plays the voice of a character in Grand Theft Auto. And if you caught the widely viewed video, Casting Call: The Project you'll see her and several other actresses addressing the frustratingly sexist way women’s roles are often advertised in casting calls.
This is an inspiring and uplifting discussion about how women can take control of their businesses by embracing exactly who you are and sharing that with those who can help you grow and expand your vision one small step at a time.
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Shawlini’s Book Recommendations:
I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
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Peter Li started a CrossFit gym 7 years ago to great success, expanding to a space three times the size three years later. But he quickly realized his expenses tripled while the revenue didn't, so he had to shut it down. He then joined an 8-figure marketing company focused on Astrology for two years and grew his online marketing knowledge even further. He is now doing marketing for a company that helps Entrepreneurs get a great assistant, and is thriving like never before.
For every artist serious about growing your business with your art, Peter’s story seems like one you wouldn’t need to listen to in the beginning of your business’ life. But with 90% of small businesses in the U.S. failing each year, this is exactly the kind of story you want to listen to closely, as he shares incredible tips and wisdom about how to avoid the kind of mistake that can creep up on you and lead to an unhappy ending.
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Peter’s Book Recommendation:
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield
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Alana McClure owns and operates a six-figure boutique portrait studio, specializing in women's fine art portraits, along side a social e-commerce business that focuses on empowering women in developing their own businesses.
In our discussion, she shares some incredible stories and insight into how her business grew incredibly fast after she made a serious commitment to give it the fuel it needed to thrive.
For every woman who knows she has a story to tell and a passion for making a difference in the world, this episode is for you!
LINKS:
http://alanamcclurephotography.com
Alana’s Book Recommendations:
You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
Get Over Your Damn Self by Romi Neustadt
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