
Income vs. Inflation: Activate Your Greatest Creative Weapon Against Economic Uncertainty
06/21/22 • 9 min
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Gas prices, shortages, rising interest rates...it seems all the economic news is getting worse every day.
And yet, we as creatives have to find a way to stay motivated, financial sound and creatively inspired. How can we do that when life keeps telling us things are going downhill?
In this creative checkup episode, you'll learn how to engage your most powerful defense against inflation and other economic pressures - multiple streams of income.
While it may seem easier said than done, there's never been more ways for you to discover new ways to add income streams that will keep you insulated from the pressures of any economic downturn.
More Great Resources for Earning Income as a Creative
- Join our membership for highly motivated creatives who want to gain complete confidence as artists and entrepreneurs - God and Gigs 360! Join for 30 days FREE by going to godandgigs.com/freetrial
- GodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives
- Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
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Gas prices, shortages, rising interest rates...it seems all the economic news is getting worse every day.
And yet, we as creatives have to find a way to stay motivated, financial sound and creatively inspired. How can we do that when life keeps telling us things are going downhill?
In this creative checkup episode, you'll learn how to engage your most powerful defense against inflation and other economic pressures - multiple streams of income.
While it may seem easier said than done, there's never been more ways for you to discover new ways to add income streams that will keep you insulated from the pressures of any economic downturn.
More Great Resources for Earning Income as a Creative
- Join our membership for highly motivated creatives who want to gain complete confidence as artists and entrepreneurs - God and Gigs 360! Join for 30 days FREE by going to godandgigs.com/freetrial
- GodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives
- Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment
- Learn how to earn money during EVERY livestream with our three underutilized strategies at godandgigs.com/3tips
- Join our God and Gigs Facebook Group so you can watch more of our Facebook Live chats!
GET PAID FOR GIVING GREAT ADVICE
Tired of people ‘picking your brain’ for free? Get paid for your expertise by joining Owwll. You can seek out 1-to-1 advice with experts via audio calls, or become an Owwll yourself and earn money for giving advice!
Apple users, download Owwll HERE
Android users, Tap HERE to Download Owwll
- Please enter my referral code "AP453762" during sign-up to get us both a $10 referral bonus.
Discover your Creative Personality with our free quiz!
Tap HERE to learn the traits and patterns that are shaping your creative work right now, so you can move forward more confidently!
Join our Creative Community
In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative.
Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident!
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BEST OF: How to Recession-Proof Your Creative Career By Expanding Your Knowledge with John Mike, Producer / YouTuber
When the bad news about our economy is getting worse...how do you keep your creative career moving upward and onward?
According to John Mike, acclaimed producer, musician, clinician and creative entrepreneur, you must start by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, stepping out in faith toward your goals, and making a commitment to bettering yourself through high-quality instruction and training.
John Mike is a husband, father, entrepreneur and music producer who owns and runs educational platforms for musicians and producers, including CreatingStems.com and GospelProducers.com.
Having begun his career as a music educator, John Mike has stepped forward to become one of the world's leading authorities in Gospel music production, loop creation and musical technology. His YouTube videos and tutorials are watched by thousands of viewers eager to learn about state-of-the-art production techniques, new software and the latest hardware applications.
In this powerful and practical conversation from our archives, this dynamic musician and producer breaks down why investing in high-level training, instruction and personal growth is a top priority for the successful creative, and why true success is impossible without first making a financial and emotional investment in yourself.
In this interview, you'll learn:
- How a difficult season can actually be a benefit – if you push forward and find new avenues for your gifts
- How to pivot into a new creative outlet
- How to choose the right training materials and courses (free AND paid)
- How investing in new skills increases your profitability
- Why paying for high-quality training is often a necessity
- How
Breaking down faith, culture & big questions - a mix of humor with real spiritual growth.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Discover your Creative Personality with our free quiz!
Tap HERE to learn the traits and patterns that are shaping your creative work right now, so you can move forward more confidently!
Join our Creative Community
In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative.
Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident!
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Gospel vs. CCM: How Musicians Really Feel About The Debate w/ Levell Hawkins, Musician & Minister
Gospel vs. CCM...who's right? Who's wrong? And does it matter?
Today we're tackling this seemingly endless debate on whether CCM (aka Contemporary Christian Music) or Gospel (classic African-American church music styles) should be favored by musicians, and how creatives of all kinds should deal with arguments over "which style is better."
Joining us to bring a real musician's opinion to this debate is Levell Hawkins, a producer, songwriter, arranger, singer, director and session musician working in the southeastern Texas region. He serves as Minister of Music at the Greater True Vine Church in Port Arthur, TX and has been an instrumental part of many worship and recording projects.
Stay Connected with Levell
https://linktr.ee/levellhawkins
Links Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:
- Our interview with Greg Johnson - Why Spiritual Growth Matters to Church Musicians - EP 117
- Join our membership for highly motivated creatives who want to gain complete confidence as artists and entrepreneurs - God and Gigs 360! Join for 30 days FREE by going to godandgigs.com/freetrial
- GodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives
- Godandgigs.com/grow - FREE trainings where you’ll learn how to build your online audience and connect deeply with those you are called to reach with your creative work
- Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Ar
Breaking down faith, culture & big questions - a mix of humor with real spiritual growth.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Discover your Creative Personality with our free quiz!
Tap HERE to learn the traits and patterns that are shaping your creative work right now, so you can move forward more confidently!
Join our Creative Community
In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative.
Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident!
PODCAST MERCH
Get God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE!
GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST?
If so, please share your:
TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it
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