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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

Scotty Russell | Creative Side Hustle Coach

The Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast is fuel for your mind and creative grind. Each week, Coach Scotty Russell puts you in a position to get paid to play creating work that lights you up... All while navigating a day job, family life, the inner critic, and more. This is for those who want to master the art of healthy hustling while growing their creative business. You can follow Scotty on Twitter @ScottytheCoach and IG @CoachScottyRussell for all things coaching and art.
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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - How to Find Your Creative Voice & Style With Liz Gray

How to Find Your Creative Voice & Style With Liz Gray

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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02/23/22 • 56 min

To view the full episode show notes, visit:

https://coachscottyrussell.com/side-hustlers-perspective/247

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Becoming Your Own Boss

Two hurdles I hear consistently holding creatives back are the:

  1. Pursuit of perfection.
  2. Lack of motivation to make moves.

When, in reality, we’re holding ourselves up with these internal conflicts that we can choose to sidestep at any time.

The people you look up to often deal with these—yet they refuse to let them distract them from chasing what they want.

Today’s guest, Elizabeth Gray of The Grayter Good, is living proof that finding success with your style is an ever-evolving process.

She’s an absurdly talented lettering artist, muralist, and illustrator with a combined audience of 750K+ followers (IG + TikTok).

Her biggest talent is showing herself in her content and in an incredibly entertaining, yet valuable way.

She’s also the author of her upcoming book: The Happy Homebody: A Field Guide To The Great Indoors. (Which is all about empowering the introverted creative.)

In today’s episode we talk shop on:

  • Overcoming the inner perfectionism dialogue.
  • Finding motivation within a routine.
  • Finding style through constraints, experimentation, and more.

The Goal: To provide a little insight on how to find your style and groove while setting yourself for breakthroughs along the way.

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - Overwhelmed & Burnt Out? Doing This Will Help

Overwhelmed & Burnt Out? Doing This Will Help

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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07/28/21 • 19 min

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To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/223

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How to Know When You’re Doing Too Much

I’ve learned over the years that my No.1 culprit for anxiety, stress, and burnout is...

DOING TOO MUCH.

For years, I've always felt like I had to do ALL the things ALL the time.⁣

This stemmed from feeling like I got a late start, and/or I wasn’t doing enough compared to everyone I looked up to.⁣

I saw quick growth early on by saying YES to everything...

But then it led to some seriously defeating plateaus.

I want to share today how I’ve been able to constantly get myself “unstuck” over the years.

It’s all about my daily mindset and motto that’s helped me explode my once-hobby and side hustle into a full-time dream job.

The goal of this episode is to show you how to reduce the overwhelm and increase your focus, so you can experience more results.

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GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUT
Become a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.

FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 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 PATREON
With 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 CREATORS
Join 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 COURSE
The 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.

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - Planting Seeds, Being Patient, and Trusting the Creative Process

Planting Seeds, Being Patient, and Trusting the Creative Process

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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04/07/21 • 18 min

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To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/209
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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 moves
  • Trusting the creative process
  • Waiting patiently for your seeds to sprout.

Let’s plant some seeds, shall we?

RESOURCES & REFERENCES

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GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUT
Become a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.

FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 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 PATREON
With 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 CREATORS
Join 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 COURSE
The 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 APP

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - Don't Die a Creative Copycat—Be a Different Breed & Make Your Own Waves

Don't Die a Creative Copycat—Be a Different Breed & Make Your Own Waves

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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11/28/18 • 20 min

Steal Like an Artist, not a Creative Copycat

“Imitation is about copying. Emulation is when imitation goes one step further, breaking through into your own thing.” - Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist

When you're a kid, copying is second nature. It's a harmless and innocent way to express yourself and develop some artistic skills.

When you get older, copying is no longer so innocent—especially when you pass someone else's work off as your own.

That's why, today, we're going to talk about riding waves, stealing waves, and making waves of your own.

There are ways to emulate without plagiarism. There are ways to put your own unique flavor on a style to stand out from the noise.

Don't die a copycat, be a different breed.

Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect.

For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/104

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - Split Focus: Superman Syndrome & Being Blinded By the "Hustle"

Split Focus: Superman Syndrome & Being Blinded By the "Hustle"

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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09/27/17 • 19 min

Split Focus & Superman Syndrome

I feel I’m pretty in touch with my audience at times. I know the majority of my listeners and readers are trying to figure out where to start or how to continue pursuing their creative work. I basically just said it in my intro.

The reoccurring pattern from my newsletter shows people like you want to know how to make time to focus on something outside of your daily commitments.

Today, I was going to write about the power of focusing on a project that you both enjoy and are relatively good at.

I wanted to write about how to get started with experimenting and catching a pulse to see if it was the right direction to pursue. However, this ended up turning into me possibly oversharing how my split focus has guided me to the current roadblock I’ve found myself at.

Yes, I’m going to share the benefits of what focus can do for your creative pursuits, but I'm no expert. I fell I can best share how split focus and doing too much can negatively impact your life as well.

Poop on a Plate

I’ll admit it, I’m a wizard at piling shit high on my plate (I can't help but imagine a poop emoji on a plate). It’s been a blessing and more recently a curse in my life.

I’ve had this Superman Syndrome mentality that I could do it all dating way back to high school.

It started with a car accident my sophomore year resulting in me having to get a job at the age of 15. From there, I held down that job of pushing in carts at Hy-Vee while attending after-school programs and playing multiple sports.

I was excelling in school, standing out in sports, getting awards all while making some side cheddar. What couldn’t I accomplish in a day?

This mentality carried throughout college. My crazy ass was holding down my job at Hy-Vee, working an internship, playing / coaching football while having an overloaded course schedule with night classes.

With how much this private school was charging per semester, graduating in 4 years was my only option. Bring on the challenge and premature grey hairs—I can handle it.

Doing all the things and succeeding in them was my definition of success. I caught hits of dopamine chasing that ‘productivity high’ and I wanted people to know how busy I was.

I was the king of focus, split focus that is and it was a blessing in the beginning.

The Value of Focus

Here is where I want to tell you the value of finding one thing to focus on that you not only enjoy, but you’re good at too. (I can't recommend the book Essentialism enough if you want to learn more.)

Yet, somewhere in there, I’d be full of shit as I’m horrible at focusing on only one thing as I’ve wired myself to think I could do it all.

When it boils down to it, yes, it’s extremely important to have something to work towards each day. Giving your attention to something you both enjoy and are good at can radically impact your life and others in a positive way.

The thing I pour my soul into every day is Perspective-Collective. It started as a small side project back in April 2014 for me to create art under as I talk about in Episode 28: Make Your Name Mean Something.

Over the years it began to take on a mind of its own. It's since opened up new paths of opportunity such as blogging, speaking, teaching, freelancing and now podcasting.

Having something to focus on used to be an issue in the past. It had me feeling lost in my lackluster day-to-day routine. That lack of focus has since blossomed into an issue of split focus and spreading myself too thin.

Imagine the smallest slice of butter that you're trying to cover a massive piece of bread with and that's me.

There are so many things I like to do and want to accomplish, but there’s never enough time to pursue them all equally outside the day job...I'm sure you've said this a million times to yourself.

Queue the dreaded elimination game or as Stephen King says,_ "Kill Your Darlings."_

Killing Your Darlings

Here’s a breakdown of everything I do under Perspective-Collective. I’m trying to be as transparent as possible so you can see how I struggle to find the essential thing(s) to focus on while eliminating the non-essential.

  1. Podcast - 50%
  2. Freelance - 20%
  3. Personal Work - 12.5%
  4. Speaking - 12.5%
  5. Teaching - 5%

You have no idea how badly I want to get back to doing the podcast weekly. I feel if I was 90% all-in on the podcast, I could significantly grow it at a faster pace. Yet going all in on the podcast has its consequences that I’m not sure I'm ready for.

While my day job covers the basic costs of my day-to-day living, taking on freelance with the right projects is too hard to pass on. I have...

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - Be Kind & Don't Be a Dick

Be Kind & Don't Be a Dick

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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11/13/16 • 8 min

This episode of the Perspective Podcast is about overcoming the divide that the latest Presidential Election has caused. The election of Trump has seemingly compelled people to lash out and treat people like shit due to their differences.

On the other hand, the losing party has lashed out and acted childish as well. It's truly one side against the other and has made the US a breeding ground for teaching and raising the youth up in hate.

I believe it's our human duty to get over our differences and look past the barriers of culture, race, religion, opinions, etc. We have to start playing our roles of putting something positive back into the world to show people there is hope for the human race.

I don't care if we don't see eye to eye or if I agreement with everything you stand for, but at the end of the day you and I are human and I can accept you.

Be kind and don't be a dick. We have enough of them already.

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - Growing an Audience & Profitable Side Hustle with Becca Courtice of The Happy Ever Crafter
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01/09/19 • 47 min

This episode is brought to you by Crop Conference

Crop is a 2-day celebration of creativity, community and inspiration April 18th & 19th in Baton Rouge, LA. Register today before it sells out and use Promo Code PIZZA at checkout to be entered to win a FREE ticket to their PopUp Crop Fall event! Check out the full lineup at Cropcons.com

Growing an Audience & Profitable Side Hustle with Becca Courtice of The Happy Ever Crafter

Many of us have this creative side hustle dream we’d love to live out, but the biggest thing holding us back is ourselves.

Queue tdoday's guest: Becca Courtice, who runs TheHappyEverCrafter and makes shit look pretty all the way from Ottawa, Canada.

She truly inspires me as I see her operate her online business, as she puts her entire focus on becoming a master of her craft and then serves her audience by teaching them want they want to know.

Today we talk about:

  • Growing an online tribe and listening to your audience
  • Making time to grind outside a day job and build a profitable business
  • Scheduling your success and showing up with intention
  • The importance of routines, meditation, and your physical and mental health
  • Plus tons of tips for best use of brushes and markers

I have no doubt this one will encourage you show up with intention and take that next step in your creative grind.

Enjoy This Episode?

Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect.

For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/110

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - If You Feel Like an Imposter, Keep Going

If You Feel Like an Imposter, Keep Going

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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03/10/21 • 19 min

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To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/206
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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:

  1. A season for big changes ahead of you.
  2. A chance to massively grow by leaning into the discomfort.

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Become a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.

FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 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 PATREON
With 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 CREATORS
Join 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 COURSE
The 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.

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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - Pt. 1 Chasing What You Want - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special

Pt. 1 Chasing What You Want - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special

Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

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10/28/20 • 93 min

To view the full episode show notes, visit: https://www.perspective-collective.com/perspectivepodcast/189
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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:

Today’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.

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Become a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.

FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 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 PATREON
With 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 CREATORS
Join 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 COURSE
The 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 arou...
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Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell - BEST HITS | PP 82: Propaganda on Planting Grenades & Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall
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08/11/21 • 57 min

Need a heavy dose of inspiration for a mid-week boost?

We’re back with another BEST HITS special for you today.

As always, every 7th week, I take a mental health break to recharge the batteries, as well as dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you maybe haven’t heard yet!

Today, I’m resharing episode 82 featuring spoken word behemoth Jason Petty of Propaganda (AKA Prop Hip Hop).

Not only is he an incredible lyricist, but he also has a brilliant mind and knows how to make an impact with his words far beyond music.

He’s the Host of The Hood Politics Podcast and recent author of the Book: Terraform: Building a Better World.

You’re definitely going to be fired up and a fan of Prop after listening to us talk shop.

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GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUT
Become a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.

FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM
6 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 PATREON
With 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 CREATORS
Join 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 COURSE
The 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.

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