In this episode of the Creative Grit podcast, Nelson and his Incredible guest Jacob share their journeys as creative entrepreneurs and offers valuable insights for aspiring creative professionals. Jacob emphasizes the importance of finding mentors and learning from those who are already successful in the field. The two also highlight the significance of providing value to others and building symbiotic relationships. Nelson discusses the balance between being a business person and a technician, and how it can impact one's success in the freelance world. Tune in for inspiration and practical advice from this episode's extraordinary guest.Follow Jacob:https://instagram.com/alter_egovisuals?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://instagram.com/moonboy_studios?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow Nelson:https://www.instagram.com/nelfelife/Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativegrit/https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativegrit https://twitter.com/thecreativegritTimestamps: [00:00:00] Intro.[00:01:27] Finding common creative interests. [00:02:53] Networking and industry insights. [00:06:14] Taking charge of creative aspects. [00:10:26] Balancing different skillsets and roles. [00:12:03] Pre-production and post-production. [00:15:11] Embracing imperfections for unique style. [00:20:45] Minimum charge for music videos. [00:21:23] Leveraging their authority in pricing. [00:24:07] Expanding brand recognition. [00:27:20] Lessons in business growth. [00:30:43] Motivating and charging for dedication. [00:33:09] Needing help with content posting. [00:38:27] Working for free and proving oneself. [00:40:47] Doing work for free. [00:42:07] Shaq smacks a fan. [00:46:37] Out of control shoot. [00:48:40] Feeling belittled by others' work. [00:52:41] Finding a mentor. [00:54:22] Providing value in relationships. [01:00:12] Setting up passive side incomes. [01:02:13] Creatives transitioning to business owners. [01:04:08] Is it worth the expense? [01:09:00] Filtering opinions is important. [01:10:32] Getting healthy and making changes. [01:13:09] Moonboy Studios and Alter Ego Visuals

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