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Steve defines a creative entrepreneur as someone who uses creative ability to generate funds and solve a problem. He also describes becoming more business-minded while remaining creative, using creativity to build plans and solutions for clients.
Open episodeSteve argues that meaningful results take time and a process rather than “microwave” speed. He also says AI should be used as a tool inside a human-led process, with iteration instead of accepting the first output.
Open episodeSteve pairs disciplined execution with self-care: do the work even on difficult days, but still give yourself grace and breaks. He then applies self-analysis to business by asking what your values are, what value you bring, what you do, and what you will not do.
Open episodeSteve says creative entrepreneurs can want ambitious businesses and still want a normal human life. He emphasizes quiet time, relaxation, sleep, regular breaks, and recognizing decision fatigue across mental, physical, spiritual, and verbal energy.
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Darnell McAdams says creators need to recognize when the “getting your name out there” phase is over and start charging for talent and expertise. Steve’s self-analysis framework adds: define your values, your value, and what you will not do.
Guest: Darnell McAdams
Darnell McAdams describes himself as an entrepreneur, community advocate, and multimedia specialist who uses arts as a tool for healing. He says photography helped him through grief and depression. On business, he says creators need to recognize when the “getting your name out there” phase is over and start charging for talent and expertise.
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Speaker: Steve Jackson / Photographer Jackson
Steve pairs disciplined execution with self-care: do the work even on difficult days, but still give yourself grace and breaks. He then applies self-analysis to business by asking what your values are, what value you bring, what you do, and what you will not do.
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