Welcome to another episode of Minding My Creative Business, the go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs who want to master strategy, structure, and self-development. In this episode, hosts ShySpeaks and Ron "iRonic" Lee Jr. sit down with Jonathan Speaks Jones—an accomplished author, coach, and podcast host—to unpack the real business of creativity. Jonathan shares his journey from paying his own father $5,000 to write his first book, to building a thriving brand through writing, speaking, and of course, podcasting.You'll hear candid reflections on the belief and investment required to turn creative ideas into profitable ventures. Jonathan dives into the evolution of his business, breaking down how he leveraged his books to kickstart a speaking career, the power of bundling products and services, and the nuts-and-bolts of launching and monetizing a successful podcast. From finding your authority voice to practical advice for structuring your workflow, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Whether you’re an author, a speaker, or someone looking to build a brand through podcasting, this episode has something just for you. Plus, discover why charging family for your expertise could be the best lesson in valuing your time, and get inspired to move from sitting on your “dope ideas” to actually doing the work.So grab your notepad, tune in, and learn what it really takes to mind your creative business.Timestamped overview00:00 Legacy Through Teaching and Sharing04:15 "Using Loans to Fund Dreams"08:28 Dad's Advice: Book Pay Rate11:59 Maximizing Speaking Engagement Profits15:33 Podcast Success and Expansion Journey16:42 Model Success and Coaching Impact19:29 Authority Stacking in Podcasting25:08 "Inspirational Media Collaboration"27:58 Shift to Media Business Coaching31:13 Investing Time in Show Improvements34:46 "Prioritize and Schedule Solo Podcast"35:54 "Focus on High-Value Tasks"41:20 Capacity: 5 Individuals or 30 Group41:51 "Choosing Financial Paths Wisely"47:16 "Learning by Observing Greatness"48:38 "Mentorship Success and Testimonials"53:00 Podcast & Funding Guidance54:51 Join Our Community NetworkKey topics and bulletsAbsolutely! Here’s a comprehensive sequence of topics covered in the transcript of "Minding My Creative Business" – Season 4 Episode 6 with sub-topic bullets for each major point:1. Introduction & Guest WelcomeIntroduction to the Mind in my Creative Business podcastCo-hosts ShySpeaks and Ron “iRonic” Lee Jr. introduce themselvesIntroduction of guest, Jonathan Speaks JonesPraise and feedback exchanged about the podcast and guest contributions2. Jonathan Speaks Jones: Background & Personal IntroductionJonathan describes himself primarily as a teacherBelief in spreading knowledge to build a lasting legacyPersonal details: man of faith, husband, father of two3. Overview of Jonathan’s Creative Business RolesJonathan as an author, coach, and podcast hostDiscussion of multi-faceted creative entrepreneurship (“drinking from three different creative pots”)Focus on current lean toward podcasting and coaching others in this space4. The Creative Business of Being an AuthorOrigin story: Jonathan’s father encouraged (and charged) him to write his first bookMotivations and mindset: investing in oneself and borrowing beliefFinancial investment: paying $5,000 to his father for guidance and servicesProcess of leveraging a book for differentiation and entry into...

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