HOW TO THRIVE AS A CREATIVE

A PRESENTATION TO THE UNMISTAKEABLE CREATIVE PRIME GROUP
I was asked by the folks over at The Unmistakeable Creative Prime to give a presentation on staying creative and building a creative business. I focused on the stuff few others do. The stuff that is at the root of what can make – or break – a creative business.
 
If you want to watch it, this is the link. It is not a “public” video, but this link will get you in for the view.
 
If you have any questions, let me know and I will be happy to answer them.
 
Shoot more, suck less… on with it.

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