#20 Making Mistakes with Jacek Bak

06/08/22 • 57 min

Jacek Bak is a corporate photographer hailing from our hometown in Perth who has built his business up in three different cities over its lifetime.
He's a great networker, having to build a customer base not once but three times, and he's a big believer in making mistakes.
"If you're not making mistakes then you're not learning lessons," he says.

In this episode of The Committed Creative podcast, Carmen chats to Jacek about:

why getting outside of your comfort zone never feels good but always leads you somewhere rewarding.
establishing a nest egg to get you through lean times.
how you should seek out mentors early on to motivate you - don't be afraid to ask the people who inspire you out for a coffee!
that mistakes are to be admired because you're learning.
how being prepared in business is the key to success.
why consistent branding is so important to develop a strong business.
how little achievements and customer feedback should be cherished so momentum can be maintained.
how the freedom of running your own business can't be beaten - and why photography is something Jacek will never get bored of.

You can find Jacek over on his website and on Instagram.

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In this episode of The Committed Creative podcast, Carmen chats to Jacek about:

why getting outside of your comfort zone never feels good but always leads you somewhere rewarding.
establishing a nest egg to get you through lean times.
how you should seek out mentors early on to motivate you - don't be afraid to ask the people who inspire you out for a coffee!
that mistakes are to be admired because you're learning.
how being prepared in business is the key to success.
why consistent branding is so important to develop a strong business.
how little achievements and customer feedback should be cherished so momentum can be maintained.
how the freedom of running your own business can't be beaten - and why photography is something Jacek will never get bored of.

You can find Jacek over on his website and on Instagram.

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If you love this episode, please drop us a DM on Instagram @redplatypuscreative

Feel free to take a screenshot of the episode and share it, along with why you loved it.

Want to find out more about what we do?

(Heads up - We're content writers who help businesses tell their stories.)

You can check us out at www.redplatypuscreative.com

Or book in a free call and let's discuss we might be able to help you.

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#19 Sparking Innovation with Simon Banks

Simon Banks is not your ordinary keynote speaker. He uses his art to draw people together as he literally draws out the main points of his talks into bold illustrations as he presents. It’s fascinating to watch!

He’s worked with leading corporates around Australia to help employees tap into their creativity and spark their innovation, getting better outcomes in the workplace.

Simon’s also a podcaster and author, and loves to talk about how breaking out of the mold can allow businesses to thrive.

In this episode of The Committed Creative podcast, Carmen chats to Simon about how:

you can tap into your creativity like you did when you were a kid.
working on your creativity can boost your confidence.
it’s important to experiment quickly, fail fast and learn so you can grow.
it’s not selfish to look after yourself first.
you can get so much out of mentoring someone.
boundaries are essential for success.
you need to make yourself accountable if you want to get stuff done.
it’s vital to continuously make partnerships and connections to grow your business.
a positive mindset is essential for success.

You can find Simon over on his podcast, website and on LinkedIn.

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Or book in a free call and let's discuss we might be able to help you.

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#21 Creating Communities with Carmen and David

Carmen and David Allan-Petale are the founders of copywriting business Red Platypus and the hosts of The Committed Creative.
In this podcast, they dive into how they work hard at creating communities around them. They discuss:

How to find your tribe.
Why it's more important to have an engaged community than a large one.
The importance of connection.
The power of the follow-up.
What communities they are part of and why.

You can find us over on Facebook and Instagram.
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Communities mentioned in this podcast include:
David's Write Your Novel community.
The FAWA Sunday Sessions.
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If you love this episode, please drop us a DM on Instagram @redplatypuscreative
Feel free to take a screenshot of the episode and share it, along with why you loved it.
Want to find out more about what we do?
(Heads up - We're content writers who help businesses tell their stories.)
You can check us out at www.redplatypuscreative.com
Or book in a free call and let's discuss we might be able to help you.
Want to learn more on how you can quit your 9-to-5 and follow your creative pursuit full-time? Then sign up to the Committed Creative waitlist as we have a course that'll help you out dropping very soon!