The Connection Between Creativity and Divinity | Mackenzie Brim
10/22/24 • 24 min
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PROFITABLE TALKS...
In this conversation, Christian Brim interviews his daughter, Mackenzie Brim, about her journey as a creative. Mackenzie is a figurative oil painter who also teaches art classes, does murals, and takes on various creative projects. They discuss the struggle between following one's passion and making money, the different approaches to creativity in commercial art versus deeply personal art, and the importance of creating without thinking about the business aspect. They also touch on the role of AI in creative work and the connection between creativity and divinity.
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS...
- Creativity and making money are not mutually exclusive; it's about finding a balance between following your passion and finding commercial success.
- Creating deeply personal and resonant art requires being in a creative bubble without thinking about the business aspect.
- Different types of creativity exist, from finding alternative ways to use or do something to creating something entirely new.
- True art comes from a connection to something greater than ourselves, whether it's called divinity or inspiration.
- AI can replicate formulaic and commercial art, but true creativity and inspiration are unique to each individual.
Ready to turn your PASSION into PROFIT?!? Let's get CREATIVE ➡️
https://www.coregroupus.com/profit-first-for-creatives
PROFITABLE TALKS...
In this conversation, Christian Brim interviews his daughter, Mackenzie Brim, about her journey as a creative. Mackenzie is a figurative oil painter who also teaches art classes, does murals, and takes on various creative projects. They discuss the struggle between following one's passion and making money, the different approaches to creativity in commercial art versus deeply personal art, and the importance of creating without thinking about the business aspect. They also touch on the role of AI in creative work and the connection between creativity and divinity.
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS...
- Creativity and making money are not mutually exclusive; it's about finding a balance between following your passion and finding commercial success.
- Creating deeply personal and resonant art requires being in a creative bubble without thinking about the business aspect.
- Different types of creativity exist, from finding alternative ways to use or do something to creating something entirely new.
- True art comes from a connection to something greater than ourselves, whether it's called divinity or inspiration.
- AI can replicate formulaic and commercial art, but true creativity and inspiration are unique to each individual.
Ready to turn your PASSION into PROFIT?!? Let's get CREATIVE ➡️
https://www.coregroupus.com/profit-first-for-creatives
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The Challenge of Attributing ROI in Creative Industries | Mark Wonderlin
PROFITABLE TALKS...
Mark Wonderlin, owner of Mosaic Media Films, shares his journey in the video production industry and the challenges of balancing expenses and sales volume. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the aspects of the business that bring joy and outsourcing the rest. The conversation also touches on the difficulty of attributing ROI in creative industries and the need to connect the dots for clients. The episode concludes with a discussion on the misconception that growth is always the best path for businesses. In this conversation, Christian Brim and Mark Wonderlin discuss the importance of profitability in creative businesses. They emphasize the need to be intentional with money and to focus on profit first. They also discuss the challenges of scaling a creative business and the importance of clarity and focus. Mark shares his personal journey of going from nothing to owning a successful video production company. They also touch on the pitfalls of getting caught up in the pressure to scale and the constant need for new equipment. Mark shares his vision for the future, including expanding his company to multiple cities and leveraging AI tools.
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS...
- Focus on the aspects of your business that bring you joy and outsource the rest.
- Connecting the dots for clients is crucial in creative industries to demonstrate the value of your work.
- Attributing ROI in creative industries can be challenging, but looking at the overall impact on the bottom line is important.
- Growth is not always the best path for businesses; it's important to consider what truly brings fulfillment and success. Being intentional with money and focusing on profit first is crucial for the success of a creative business.
- Clarity and focus are key in scaling a creative business and defining one's zone of genius.
- Avoid getting caught up in the pressure to scale and the constant need for new equipment.
- Manifesting and envisioning success can help drive personal and professional growth.
- The goal is to create a business that exists outside of oneself and can be managed from the top.
- AI tools may play a larger role in the future of creative businesses.
Ready to turn your PASSION into PROFIT?!? Let's get CREATIVE ➡️
https://www.coregroupus.com/profit-first-for-creatives
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The Emotional Side of Buying Decisions | Gee Ranasinha
PROFITABLE TALKS....
In this conversation, G. Ranasinha, founder of Kexino, shares insights on the challenges of running a marketing agency, the importance of cash flow, and the complexities of human behavior in marketing. He emphasizes the need for strategic thinking and understanding emotional buying decisions, while also discussing the process of diagnosing marketing problems and evaluating effectiveness. Ranasinha highlights the concept of costly signaling and how perceived value can influence consumer behavior.
PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS...
- Sales is the name of the game in marketing.
- Cash flow is the primary reason businesses fail.
- The suckiness of a product often stems from cash flow issues.
- Human behavior in marketing is complex and unpredictable.
- Effective marketing requires a solid strategy and understanding of the market.
- Emotional decisions drive buying behavior more than logical reasoning.
- Most businesses don't know their actual customer needs.
- Marketing effectiveness is declining despite increased spending.
- Costly signaling can enhance perceived value of products.
- Many marketing agencies lack genuine expertise.
Ready to turn your PASSION into PROFIT?!? Let's get CREATIVE ➡️
https://www.coregroupus.com/profit-first-for-creatives
The Profitable Creative - The Connection Between Creativity and Divinity | Mackenzie Brim
Transcript
Christian Brim (00:00)
In my opinion, to have true creativity in something that is truly born of soul and purpose, you can't be thinking business sense when you're truly creating. Now, I do think that creative people can use that skillset and apply it in other ways. That doesn't mean like, you know, I mean, obviously that's like a different thing to me. But I think, you know, and you get a lot of this when you watch TV nowadays and like all these TV shows, like we were talking about are so
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