From Creative Passion To Profit
by Mahmood Reza
Latest episode
Partnerships That Work: How to Build Creative Collaborations That Last
Partnerships That Work: How to Build Creative Collaborations That Last
About this podcast
In the creative world, passion and talent are essential. But understanding the business side is fundamental for sustained success. "From Creative Passion To Profit" bridges the gap between creativity and commerce, providing you with the tools to manage your finances, develop marketing strategies, and grow your entrepreneurial mindset.
By focusing on practical financial and business advice, specifically for individual artists and creatives, this podcast will provide valuable and focused support.
Each episode delves into topics such as crafting a winning business plan, demystifying taxes, pricing your work confidently, and overcoming the starving artist mentality. Our goal is to equip you with actionable insights to make informed decisions, ensuring your creative practice not only survives but flourishes.
Join us as we explore the intersection of art and business, helping you turn your passion into a profitable and fulfilling career. Subscribe today and take the first step towards mastering your creative enterprise with From Creative Passion To Profit!
Episodes
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- Partnerships That Work: How to Build Creative Collaborations That Last · 13 min · Episode 36Partnering with another creative can open doors — but it can also bring drama if you’re not prepared. From clashing visions to financial headaches, not all partnerships are built…
- Do Community Interest Companies Pay Tax? Here’s the Truth · 12 min · Episode 35Running a Community Interest Company (CIC) is all about making a difference — but that doesn’t mean you get to skip the taxman. Many social enterprises are surprised to learn…
- Community Interest Companies (CICs): Could This Be the Right Business Model for You? · 12 min · Episode 34If you’re building a business that’s all about making a difference — but you still care about generating profit — a social enterprise might be your perfect fit. And when it comes…
- Social Enterprises: Doing Good and Making Profit · 12 min · Episode 33Think social enterprises are just fluffy charities with no financial backbone? Think again. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about real businesses — the kind that make money…
- Claiming Tax Relief Online: How Employees Can Save Money and Boost Take-Home Pay · 8 min · Episode 32Many employees miss out on tax relief simply because they don’t know they’re entitled to it. If you’ve spent your own money to do your job, you may be able to claim that back —…
- Five Motivation Tips for Solopreneurs · 9 min · Episode 31Working for yourself can sound like the ultimate dream — no boss, flexible hours, total freedom. But once reality hits, it’s not unusual to feel isolated, overwhelmed, or even…
- Four Bad Business Habits to Break · 10 min · Episode 30We all have business habits. We have some good habits that give us the edge in business, and we have bad habits that quietly hold us back from the progress we want to make. In…
- Here's why your business needs cloud accounting · 11 min · Episode 29If you’ve ever found yourself dreading book-keeping, losing track of invoices, or feeling like you’re running your business through a fogged-up windscreen, this episode of is for…
- How do you describe your business? · 10 min · Episode 28When it comes to describing your business, do you really think your legal structure or job title tells the whole story? In this episode of "From Creative Passion To Profit", I…
- Cash flow management · 7 min · Episode 27If you run a business, you know how cash flow can feel like a constant headache. But what if managing your business’s lifeblood could get a whole lot easier? In this episode of…
- Should artists work for free? · 12 min · Episode 26My business life has always revolved around one essential principle: helping creative professionals and entrepreneurs get control of their finances and build sustainable…
- Overwhelmed by creative goals? Try SMART Targets! · 6 min · Episode 25Are you feeling bogged down by creative goals that seem too big, too vague, or just plain out of reach? If so, this episode of "From Creative Passion to Profit" is just for you…
- Why ignoring your numbers is killing your business · 9 min · Episode 24If you've ever found yourself tangled in the creative complexities of your business and side-lined the financial aspect, then this episode of "From Creative Passion to Profit" is…
- Why customer invoicing reinforces respect and profit · 9 min · Episode 23If you’re a creative professional who’s been shying away from the nitty-gritty of managing invoices, then today’s episode of "From Creative Passion to Profit" is a must listen…
- How to protect your creative work · 11 min · Episode 22Whether you're a painter, musician, designer, filmmaker, or writer, understanding how to safeguard your creative endeavours can ensure that your work remains yours and that you…
- Emotional journey of creatives: the Kubler Ross Grief Cycle · 8 min · Episode 21Developed by psychiatrist Elizabeth Kubler Ross, the Kubler Ross Greif Cycle is a brilliant model described the emotional stages people go through following a loss. But what's…
- Social enterprise for creative passion and profit · 8 min · Episode 20In this episode of "From Creative Passion To Profit" we're talking about social enterprises, focusing on how they can be a great intersection between creativity and social good…
- The Paradox Power of Procrastination for Creatives · 7 min · Episode 19Welcome back to another episode of "From Creative Passion to Profit", with me, Mahmood Reza. In this episode, titled "The Paradox Power of Procrastination for Creatives" we…
- Getting paid on time as a creative · 8 min · Episode 18The perils of being paid late as a creative! As a business owner, I know how frustrating it can be when payments don't come in on time. It's not just the money that's at stake…
- Handling Money In Your Business Relationship · 8 min · Episode 17In this episode, a topic that affects not just your creative career but also your personal life. Yep, we're talking money and relationships! Money Management Tips for Couples…
