Fast Track Creative http://fasttrackcreative.com Empowering the business of creativity Thu, 05 Feb 2015 04:47:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1 Empowering the business of creativity Fast Track Creative no Empowering the business of creativity Fast Track Creative http://fasttrackcreative.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://fasttrackcreative.com Habit Hacking with Tony Stubblebine | Episode 038 http://fasttrackcreative.com/habit-hacking-tony-stubblebine-episode-038/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/habit-hacking-tony-stubblebine-episode-038/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:55:08 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6481 In this episode Dane is joined by Tony Stubblebine, co-founder of Coach.me (formerly Lift.do), to talk habit hacking. They explore the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset and how your belief in this area affects how optimized you are for growth. The discussion ranges from the best time to wake up in the morning, […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/habit-hacking-tony-stubblebine-episode-038/feed/ 0 In this episode Dane is joined by Tony Stubblebine, co-founder of Coach.me (formerly Lift.do), to talk habit hacking. They explore the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset and how your belief in this area affects how optimized you are fo... Tony Stubblebine, co-founder of Coach.me, joins Dane to talk about habit hacking and the role habits play in our success and productivity. Fast Track Creative no 29:39 Making A Difference With Your Creativity with David Trotter | Episode 037 http://fasttrackcreative.com/making-difference-creativity-david-trotter-episode-037/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/making-difference-creativity-david-trotter-episode-037/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:27:13 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6472 David Trotter got into filmmaking by being in front of the camera as a pastor. As his interest in filmmaking grew so did his compassion for orphans in India after his experiences on frequent visits. This led to his involvement in co-producing a documentary about orphan awareness in India. More recently he has produced the […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/making-difference-creativity-david-trotter-episode-037/feed/ 0 David Trotter got into filmmaking by being in front of the camera as a pastor. As his interest in filmmaking grew so did his compassion for orphans in India after his experiences on frequent visits. This led to his involvement in co-producing a documen... Dane is joined by documentary filmmaker David Trotter to talk about how he is making a difference through his creativity with projects like his recent film In Plain Sight. Fast Track Creative no 26:00 The Artisan Soul with Erwin McManus | Episode 036 http://fasttrackcreative.com/artisan-soul-erwin-mcmanus/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/artisan-soul-erwin-mcmanus/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2014 20:10:29 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6465 Dane is joined by Erwin McManus, author of The Artisan Soul, to dig into the topic of being creative humans created by a creative God. Erwin suggests that creativity is what we are made for even if you don’t label yourself as a creative or artist. Being creative = being human. Episode Sponsor: GO: The […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/artisan-soul-erwin-mcmanus/feed/ 0 Dane is joined by Erwin McManus, author of The Artisan Soul, to dig into the topic of being creative humans created by a creative God. Erwin suggests that creativity is what we are made for even if you don’t label yourself as a creative or artist. Dane is joined by Erwin McManus, author of The Artisan Soul, to dig into the topic of being creative humans created by a creative God. Fast Track Creative no 30:37 Art, Commerce and Keeping Your Soul with Tucker Nichols | Episode 035 http://fasttrackcreative.com/art-commerce-keeping-soul-tucker-nichols-episode-035/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/art-commerce-keeping-soul-tucker-nichols-episode-035/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:31:21 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6454 In this episode of Converge, Dane Sanders talks with Tucker Nichols about how he went from studying the history of Chinese painting to becoming an artist himself. Not satisfied with a single medium, Tucker explored everything from drawing and painting to large and small installations to video, fine art and illustration. Even more interesting for our business of creativity community though is how Tucker […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/art-commerce-keeping-soul-tucker-nichols-episode-035/feed/ 0 iTunes Subtitle Here Dane is joined by artist Tucker Nichols to explore art, commerce and keeping your soul. Fast Track Creative no 28:51 Anatomy of the Creative Entrepreneur with Dr. Tim Brown | Episode 034 http://fasttrackcreative.com/creative-entrepreneur-dr-tim-brown/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/creative-entrepreneur-dr-tim-brown/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2014 12:36:03 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6451 Have you ever considered invention as a creative pursuit? Dr. Tim Brown is an accomplished athlete, medical professional and inventor. What began as a fascination with sports chiropractics and learning how to treat the source of injury versus the symptoms lead to the invention of Intelliskin. In this episode of Converge Dane and Dr. Brown […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/creative-entrepreneur-dr-tim-brown/feed/ 0 Have you ever considered invention as a creative pursuit? Dr. Tim Brown is an accomplished athlete, medical professional and inventor. What began as a fascination with sports chiropractics and learning how to treat the source of injury versus the sympt... Dr. Tim Brown, inventor of Intelliskin, joins Dane Sanders to talk about the anatomy of the creative entrepreneur and the risks and rewards of invention. Fast Track Creative no 31:08 Starting a Successful Podcast with Cliff Ravenscraft | Episode 033 http://fasttrackcreative.com/starting-a-successful-podcast-cliff-ravenscraft/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/starting-a-successful-podcast-cliff-ravenscraft/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:51:08 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6445 Cliff Ravenscraft, a.k.a. the Podcast Answerman, knows what it takes to start a successful podcast. He has directly influenced 30 – 40% of the top 100 podcasts in the Business category on iTunes. Pretty impressive. In this episode Dane and Cliff talk about why audio is the most visual of all art mediums, how podcasting has […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/starting-a-successful-podcast-cliff-ravenscraft/feed/ 2 Cliff Ravenscraft, a.k.a. the Podcast Answerman, knows what it takes to start a successful podcast. He has directly influenced 30 - 40% of the top 100 podcasts in the Business category on iTunes. Pretty impressive. - Dane is joined by Cliff Ravenscraft, the Podcast Answerman, to talk about starting a successful podcast and why audio is the most visual artistic medium. Fast Track Creative no 30:22 The Path to Becoming an Artist with Veronica Corzo-Duchardt | Episode 032 http://fasttrackcreative.com/path-becoming-artist-veronica-corzo-duchardt-episode-032/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/path-becoming-artist-veronica-corzo-duchardt-episode-032/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:12:15 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6442 Though she initially wandered into design out of curiosity, Veronica Corzo-Duchardt became very intentional once she decided to move forward on the path to become an artist. Veronica is a designer, artist, avid podcast listener, curator and teacher. She has her hands in a lot of creative projects, yet she sees common thread lines in […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/path-becoming-artist-veronica-corzo-duchardt-episode-032/feed/ 0 Though she initially wandered into design out of curiosity, Veronica Corzo-Duchardt became very intentional once she decided to move forward on the path to become an artist. Veronica is a designer, artist, avid podcast listener, curator and teacher. Veronica Corzo-Duchardt of Winter Bureau and Podcast Thing joins Dane Sanders to talk about carving a path to becoming an artist. Fast Track Creative no 30:14 Brand Storytelling with Ryan Delk | Episode 031 http://fasttrackcreative.com/brand-storytelling-ryan-delk-episode-031/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/brand-storytelling-ryan-delk-episode-031/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2014 01:27:50 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6434 Ryan Delk of Gumroad joins Dane in this episode of Converge. Ryan shares his journey that eventually landed him the position as Head of Growth at Gumroad. He is intentional about working for people that strive to make the world a better place and Gumroad was the perfect fit. Gumroad is on a mission to […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/brand-storytelling-ryan-delk-episode-031/feed/ 0 Ryan Delk of Gumroad joins Dane in this episode of Converge. Ryan shares his journey that eventually landed him the position as Head of Growth at Gumroad. He is intentional about working for people that strive to make the world a better place and Gumro... Ryan Delk of Gumroad and Dane Sanders dive into why caring about the story is crucial for any business. Fast Track Creative no 31:01 Strategic Processes with Nathan Kontny | Episode 030 http://fasttrackcreative.com/strategic-processes-nathan-kontny-episode-030/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/strategic-processes-nathan-kontny-episode-030/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:19:49 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6429   Processes are part of being a business owner and creative. We could even make the case that it’s part of being human. Whether we are aware of them or not we have a method for how we do things. Those systems may not be efficient but they exist. Creative and developer Nathan Kontny has shaped his […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/strategic-processes-nathan-kontny-episode-030/feed/ 0   Processes are part of being a business owner and creative. We could even make the case that it’s part of being human. Whether we are aware of them or not we have a method for how we do things. Those systems may not be efficient but they exist. - Dane Sanders is joined by Nathan Kontny, developer, creative and CEO of Highrise, to talk about how to develop strategic processes as an entrepreneur. Fast Track Creative no 31:17 How To Serve Your Audience with Chase Reeves | Episode 029 http://fasttrackcreative.com/serve-audience-chase-reeves-episode-029/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/serve-audience-chase-reeves-episode-029/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:37:39 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6420 Do you know your audience and how to best serve them? Connecting with your audience is part of operating a successful business. You have to know your audience before you can serve your audience, or at least before you can serve them well. After a series of many life experiences – the road to becoming […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/serve-audience-chase-reeves-episode-029/feed/ 1 Do you know your audience and how to best serve them? Connecting with your audience is part of operating a successful business. You have to know your audience before you can serve your audience, or at least before you can serve them well. - Chase Reeves of Fizzle joins Dane Sanders to talk about how to serve your audience well. Fast Track Creative no 31:30 The Progression Of The Creative Process with Chris Palmieri | Episode 028 http://fasttrackcreative.com/creativeprocess-chrispalmieri/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/creativeprocess-chrispalmieri/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:14:10 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6408 The creative process is progressive. Just as it takes time to create and iterate, it can also take time to refine your ideas. If you’re making a thing for others to use and interact with – a product of some sort – the idea you first present to the world will inevitably change as you respond […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/creativeprocess-chrispalmieri/feed/ 0 The creative process is progressive. Just as it takes time to create and iterate, it can also take time to refine your ideas. If you’re making a thing for others to use and interact with - a product of some sort - the idea you first present to the wor... Dane Sanders is joined by Chris Palmieri of hi.co to talk about the progression of the creative process and what it takes to get that right. Fast Track Creative no 29:02 Throwing Yourself Into The Creative Fire with Michael Yankoski | Episode 027 http://fasttrackcreative.com/throwing-creative-fire-michael-yankoski-episode-027/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/throwing-creative-fire-michael-yankoski-episode-027/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2014 03:35:54 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6402 Most creatives would agree that giving yourself to the creative process is vital to your success as a creative. It is vital to creating authentic work worth sharing with the world. And we all have our own version of that creative process. Michael Yankoski’s creative process is unique in that it is highly experiential. It […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/throwing-creative-fire-michael-yankoski-episode-027/feed/ 0 Most creatives would agree that giving yourself to the creative process is vital to your success as a creative. It is vital to creating authentic work worth sharing with the world. And we all have our own version of that creative process. Dane Sanders is joined by author and speaker, Michael Yankoski to talk about his highly experiential creative process and how it has impacted his life and creative work. Fast Track Creative no 49:30 Everybody Writes With Ann Handley | Episode 026 http://fasttrackcreative.com/everybodywrites_converge026/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/everybodywrites_converge026/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:00:03 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6094 You are a writer. Sure, you may not be a writer in the traditional sense as it relates to publishing books or articles for publication. Maybe you don’t even have a blog or website where you publish content. Maybe you do. Either way, writing is a core human technology. It’s something we all do on […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/everybodywrites_converge026/feed/ 1 You are a writer. Sure, you may not be a writer in the traditional sense as it relates to publishing books or articles for publication. Maybe you don’t even have a blog or website where you publish content. Maybe you do. Either way, You are a writer. Sure, you may not be a writer in the traditional sense as it relates to publishing books or articles for publication. Maybe you don’t even have a blog or website where you publish content. Maybe you do. Either way, writing is a core human technology. It’s something we all do on some level. It’s a necessity. Ann Handley, author, speaker, curator, marketer, taste maker and generally awesome person, joins Dane in this episode of Converge. They talk about Ann’s journey from college, to publishing her latest book and many things in between. They also get into ideas around writing and content marketing. Ann shares her thoughts about the myth that writing is only for the chosen few. They also talk about Ann’s new book Everybody Writes and it’s applications for both marketers in large companies and soloprenuers trying to reach their audiences. If you want to find more of Ann’s work you can find her at annhandley.com, Marketing Profs and on Twitter @annhandley or @marketingprofs. Also, if you're in Boston in October, I'll be speaking at her B2B Marketing Forum. Come say hi! Last thing: If you catch this episode before her book launch on September 15, 2014, you may still be able to get the free prize pack she is sending out to those that pre-order. Her swag is killer! Find out more at everybodywrites.com. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today’s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. Fast Track Creative no 32:31 The Power of Enthusiasm With Grant Spanier | Episode 025 http://fasttrackcreative.com/power-enthusiasm-grant-spanier-episode-025/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/power-enthusiasm-grant-spanier-episode-025/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:42:29 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6388 Do you know where you are right now? How about where you want to go with your creativity and your business? Do you have what it takes to assert yourself in such a way to make that happen? If hard work and sheer enthusiasm can get you where you want to go Grant is certainly […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/power-enthusiasm-grant-spanier-episode-025/feed/ 0 Do you know where you are right now? How about where you want to go with your creativity and your business? Do you have what it takes to assert yourself in such a way to make that happen? - If hard work and sheer enthusiasm can get you where you want... Dane and Grant explore the power of enthusiasm as it relates to creative work. Grant even shares about his experience working with Seth Godin for two weeks. Fast Track Creative no 33:40 A Beautiful Anarchy with David duChemin | Episode 024 http://fasttrackcreative.com/beautiful-anarchy-david-duchemin-episode-024/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/beautiful-anarchy-david-duchemin-episode-024/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:49:55 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6378 Life is hard. How we envision our life going isn’t always how it turns out. Events and circumstances aren’t always what we prefer. They change our desires and passions. Sometimes they put a damper on our dreams – or even crush them. Of course you don’t need me to tell you that. This is the […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/beautiful-anarchy-david-duchemin-episode-024/feed/ 0 Life is hard. How we envision our life going isn’t always how it turns out. Events and circumstances aren't always what we prefer. They change our desires and passions. Sometimes they put a damper on our dreams – or even crush them. - Dane Sanders and David duChemin talk about living a creative life, the creative process and how who you are and what you do are so closely intertwined. Fast Track Creative no 43:49 Becoming An Artist With Lisa Congdon | Episode 023 http://fasttrackcreative.com/becoming-artist-lisa-congdon-episode-023/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/becoming-artist-lisa-congdon-episode-023/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:38:33 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6374 When starting out, as artists, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves hesitant to share our work with others for fear of criticism. Maybe you’re waiting until you get better at your craft. Or maybe you fear revealing something so close to you – that is your art. Artist, author and illustrator Lisa Congdon started her […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/becoming-artist-lisa-congdon-episode-023/feed/ 2 When starting out, as artists, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves hesitant to share our work with others for fear of criticism. Maybe you’re waiting until you get better at your craft. Or maybe you fear revealing something so close to you – that is yo... Listen as Dane talks with Lisa about how she became an artist at her kitchen table and how it has grown to what it is today. They cover the struggles Lisa faced early in her journey as well as the new struggles she began to face as her success grew. Fast Track Creative no 39:11 Happiness & Habits with Gretchen Rubin | Episode 022 http://fasttrackcreative.com/happiness-habits-gretchen-rubin-episode-021/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/happiness-habits-gretchen-rubin-episode-021/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:27:06 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6362 “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” These are familiar words here in the United States. It seems fitting that this Converge episode about exploring happiness, is releasing only a few days before we celebrate Independence Day and the signing of our Declaration that secured us those rights. What does the pursuit of happiness actually […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/happiness-habits-gretchen-rubin-episode-021/feed/ 1 Pursuing happiness and building habits as a creative. Gretchen Rubin joins Dane Sanders to explore ideas around pursuing happiness and building habits. Fast Track Creative no 44:05 Testing Your Good Idea with Charles Lee | Episode 021 http://fasttrackcreative.com/good-idea-charles-lee-episode-021/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/good-idea-charles-lee-episode-021/#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:58:15 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6366 When is the last time you woke up in the middle of the night with a great idea? Or maybe your good ideas come in the shower. What is it with the shower and good ideas anyway? No matter when your brilliance strikes, it remains only an idea until you do something about it. So […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/good-idea-charles-lee-episode-021/feed/ 1 When is the last time you woke up in the middle of the night with a great idea? Or maybe your good ideas come in the shower. What is it with the shower and good ideas anyway? - No matter when your brilliance strikes, Dane Sanders and guest, Charles Lee, talk about what to do with your business ideas and how to test them. Fast Track Creative no 48:18 Reality Check with Grant Baldwin | Episode 020 http://fasttrackcreative.com/reality-check-grant-baldwin-episode-020/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/reality-check-grant-baldwin-episode-020/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:25:04 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6347 “YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE IN HOW YOU GO THROUGH LIFE AND HOW THOSE EXPERIENCES IN THE PAST DEFINE AND SHAPE YOUR FUTURE.” What do you do when you realize life as you know it isn’t how you want to live your life? More specifically, what do you do when your career, that you may […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/reality-check-grant-baldwin-episode-020/feed/ 0 "You always have a choice in how you go through life and how those experiences in the past define and shape your future." Dane Sanders and Grant Baldwin, author of Reality Check, explore ideas around freedom, career change and dealing with fear. Fast Track Creative no 28:13 Customer Obsessed with Tara Gentile | Episode 019 http://fasttrackcreative.com/customer-obsessed-tara-gentile-episode-019/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/customer-obsessed-tara-gentile-episode-019/#respond Thu, 29 May 2014 13:22:43 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6338 Photo Credit: TORLEY via Compfight cc “If you ask yourself the questions, ‘How can I be of service?’ ‘How can I be of value?’ You can see an opportunity to do that anywhere.” If you are reading this I think it’s safe to assume that you have some sort of skills, passion and talent and you […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/customer-obsessed-tara-gentile-episode-019/feed/ 0 Find opportunity for using your skills, passion and talent when you listen to your customer and focus on serving them. Dane Sanders and Tara Gentile talk about how to use your skills, passion and talent to best serve your customer. The result: great customer relationships. Fast Track Creative no 35:56 Get Rich Slowly with J.D. Roth | Episode 018 http://fasttrackcreative.com/get-rich-slowly-j-d-roth-episode-018/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/get-rich-slowly-j-d-roth-episode-018/#comments Thu, 22 May 2014 20:01:53 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6324 “If you want to be successful you have to act with intention and move in a particular direction or towards a particular goal.” Financial freedom may feel like a distant dream or maybe even impossible to you. You may feel like you are living proof of the “starving artist” no matter how hard you try […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/get-rich-slowly-j-d-roth-episode-018/feed/ 1 A conversation about the path to financial freedom with J.D. Roth. J.D. Roth of Get Rich Slowly and Dane Sanders talk about how intentional habit formation can have a big pay off with your finances. Fast Track Creative no 42:45 Intentional Wandering in the Creative Process with Dan Rubin | Converge Episode 017 http://fasttrackcreative.com/intentional-wandering-creative-process-dan-rubin-episode-017/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/intentional-wandering-creative-process-dan-rubin-episode-017/#respond Tue, 06 May 2014 16:03:13 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6302 “Exploration has to be part of the creative process. You have to be lost before you can see the way out.” As creatives we are aware of the body of work we are producing and sharing with the world but are we as intentional with our creative process and how that can inform our personal […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/intentional-wandering-creative-process-dan-rubin-episode-017/feed/ 0 An exploration of the creative process with Dan Rubin. In this episode of Converge, Dane is joined by designer, photographer and creative director, Dan Rubin, as they discuss the creative process. Fast Track Creative no 35:45 Innovation From Within | Converge Episode 016 http://fasttrackcreative.com/spencer-boerup/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/spencer-boerup/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:00:38 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6285   Have you ever had a big idea that you were sure would be a success if only you acted on it? That’s exactly what Spencer Boerup, creator of MagMod, did. He acted on his big idea and the result has been wildly successful. Join Spencer and Dane as they talk about getting curious, having […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/spencer-boerup/feed/ 0   Have you ever had a big idea that you were sure would be a success if only you acted on it? That’s exactly what Spencer Boerup, creator of MagMod, did. He acted on his big idea and the result has been wildly successful. -   Have you ever had a big idea that you were sure would be a success if only you acted on it? That’s exactly what Spencer Boerup, creator of MagMod, did. He acted on his big idea and the result has been wildly successful. Join Spencer and Dane as they talk about getting curious, having an idea, testing it and taking it to market. In this episode, Spencer talks about everything from getting backers through his Kickstarter campaign to the early design phase of MagMod and the risks involved. Be inspired and hear why Spencer thinks anyone can do what he has done. Thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today’s show and thanks to our wonderful audio producer Anna Queza of AQreative. Links mentioned on today’s show: MagMod Fast Track Creative no 38:06 Using Your Problems to Build a Business | Converge Episode 015 http://fasttrackcreative.com/using-problems-build-business-episode-015/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/using-problems-build-business-episode-015/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2014 00:04:24 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6268 Photo Credit: @Doug88888 via Compfight cc Buster Benson has been around the block a few times in the online space. As a former Amazon employee and current Twitter employee he has had his hand in all kinds of online projects including six or more of his own personal projects. Some of them have translated into […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/using-problems-build-business-episode-015/feed/ 0 Photo Credit: @Doug88888 via Compfight cc - Buster Benson has been around the block a few times in the online space. As a former Amazon employee and current Twitter employee he has had his hand in all kinds of online projects including six or more of ... Photo Credit: @Doug88888 via Compfight cc Buster Benson has been around the block a few times in the online space. As a former Amazon employee and current Twitter employee he has had his hand in all kinds of online projects including six or more of his own personal projects. Some of them have translated into viable businesses and some of them haven’t. Either way, Buster is committed to discovering how we change ourselves. Listen in as Dane talks with Buster about several of his projects, the idea of using data and measured results to solve problems and the idea of beginning with your biggest problem and trying to solve it before jumping into creating a business. As always, thanks to Triple Scoop Music for providing the music for today’s show. Also, a big thanks to Anna Queza our sound engineer over at AQreative for mastering this episode. Sites & projects mentioned on the show: 750words.com 43things.com Pea Brain Robot Co-op Man Versus Himself: a novel Fast Track Creative no 31:43 A Pure Creative Place | Converge Episode 014 http://fasttrackcreative.com/pure-creative-place-episode-014/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/pure-creative-place-episode-014/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:23:09 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6078 Jen Adrion and Omar Noory call their creative business an accident, but is it really? In this episode Dane talks with Jen and Omar about their seeming haphazard beginnings, the success that has followed and how you can do the same. Discover how they have made a living making the art they love. The kind […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/pure-creative-place-episode-014/feed/ 1 Jen Adrion and Omar Noory call their creative business an accident, but is it really? In this episode Dane talks with Jen and Omar about their seeming haphazard beginnings, the success that has followed and how you can do the same. - Jen Adrion and Omar Noory call their creative business an accident, but is it really? In this episode Dane talks with Jen and Omar about their seeming haphazard beginnings, the success that has followed and how you can do the same. Discover how they have made a living making the art they love. The kind that comes from that pure creative place that artists long to create from but often don’t because they fear it won’t pay the bills. Hear how they ended up as a featured case study in Chris Guillebeau's $100 Start Up (Chris was also a past Converge guest by the way - worth a listen!) and have gone on to ship over 25K art prints over the last four years. In addition to the inspiration and resource they provide in this episode, be sure to check out their guide for artists, Designed to Sell, if you are a creative looking for how to make your way in the creative world. Special thanks to Jen and Omar for joining us! If you want to reach out to them you can find them on Twitter @TheseAreThings and Facebook. As always thanks to you, our listeners, for supporting the show by listening in, sharing with friends and leaving your comments and ratings on Fast Track Creative and iTunes. Music provided by Triple Scoop Music. Fast Track Creative no 31:11 Skill is the New Black | Converge Episode 013 http://fasttrackcreative.com/skill-new-black-episode-013-converger/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/skill-new-black-episode-013-converger/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2014 19:40:58 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6063 Photo Credit: ShotHotspot.com via Compfight cc A peek into the life of one extraordinary individual who is living the life of his dreams traveling the world. In this episode of Converge Dane Sanders is joined by creative entrepreneur Jake Jorgovan who up and moved to Mexico to live the life of his dreams. Dane and […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/skill-new-black-episode-013-converger/feed/ 0 A conversation with Jake Jorgovan about making the life of your dreams a reality. A peek into the life of one extraordinary individual who is living the life of his dreams traveling the world. In this episode of Converge Dane Sanders is joined by creative entrepreneur Jake Jorgovan who up and moved to Mexico to live the life of his dreams. Fast Track Creative no 33:11 Seth Godin: Is Photography Dead? | Converge Episode 012 http://fasttrackcreative.com/getting-noticed-012/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/getting-noticed-012/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:02:02 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6046 There is no denying the creative landscape has changed and is continuing to change. The tools needed to create are available to anyone able to scrape up a few hundred dollars. In this episode of Converge join Dane Sanders as he talks with marketing genius Seth Godin about what it takes to market yourself in a […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/getting-noticed-012/feed/ 4 There is no denying the creative landscape has changed and is continuing to change. The tools needed to create are available to anyone able to scrape up a few hundred dollars. - In this episode of Converge join Dane Sanders as he talks with marketing ... There is no denying the creative landscape has changed and is continuing to change. The tools needed to create are available to anyone able to scrape up a few hundred dollars. In this episode of Converge join Dane Sanders as he talks with marketing genius Seth Godin about what it takes to market yourself in a market that is not only saturated but in a world where your clients often have the same tools at their disposal as you do. In addition, they explore how to battle the resistance we creatives often face when trying to seriously make a go of the business of creativity. Fast Track Creative no A Creative and Meaningful Life| Converge Episode 011 http://fasttrackcreative.com/converge-episode-011/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/converge-episode-011/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:20:49 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6023 What does it look like to model your life around creative, meaningful work? Maybe you are working a non-inspiring nine to five job that you desperately want to trade for a life of freedom and creativity that feeds your soul and your family. Perhaps you are a professional creative that is trying to negotiate monetization […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/converge-episode-011/feed/ 2 What does it look like to model your life around creative, meaningful work? Maybe you are working a non-inspiring nine to five job that you desperately want to trade for a life of freedom and creativity that feeds your soul and your family. What does it look like to model your life around creative, meaningful work? Maybe you are working a non-inspiring nine to five job that you desperately want to trade for a life of freedom and creativity that feeds your soul and your family. Perhaps you are a professional creative that is trying to negotiate monetization and the creative process. Listen in on my conversation with writer, traveller and entrepreneur, Chris Guillebeau as we dive into what it has looked like for him to embrace the creative process and create meaningful work that he is excited to be a part of each day. Music today provided by TripleScoopMusic.com – sound as good as you look. To check out Chris's books The Art of Non-Conformity and The $100 Start Up and explore some of his other projects (like Travel Hacking! - that affiliate link is to my new favorite hobby thanks to Chris), please visit chrisguillebeau.com. Special thanks to Chris Guillebeau for being here. And finally, thanks to YOU! It is incredible to me that so many have taken the time to spread the word through Twitter, leave questions and comments on the site and rate us at places like iTunes. Helping us get the word out is a huge boost in the arm and I never want to miss the chance to say thanks. So, thanks! Fast Track Creative no It Starts with Food | Converge Episode 010 http://fasttrackcreative.com/starts-food-converge-episode-010/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/starts-food-converge-episode-010/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:13:41 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=6001 It seems everyone wants to change something grand in their lives (professional and personal). But what if changing one thing in just one part of your life had a disproportionate effect on the greater whole? That idea is precisely what Dallas and Melissa Hartwig investigated in their book, It Starts with Food, and you won’t […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/starts-food-converge-episode-010/feed/ 2 It seems everyone wants to change something grand in their lives (professional and personal). But what if changing one thing in just one part of your life had a disproportionate effect on the greater whole? - It seems everyone wants to change something grand in their lives (professional and personal). But what if changing one thing in just one part of your life had a disproportionate effect on the greater whole? That idea is precisely what Dallas and Melissa Hartwig investigated in their book, It Starts with Food, and you won't believe the findings. I was so compelled, I gave it a 30 day try, dropped down to my high school weight and never felt more healthy. It's a home run idea and I hope you enjoy the conversation for yourself. Music today provided by TripleScoopMusic.com - sound as good as you look. To get access to everything mentioned on today's show, please visit Whole9Life.com. Special thanks to Dallas and Melissa Hartwig for being here. And finally, thanks to YOU! It is incredible to me that so many have taken the time to spread the word through Twitter, leave questions and comments on the site and rate us at places like iTunes. Helping us get the word out is a huge boost in the arm and I never want to miss the chance to say thanks. So, thanks! Fast Track Creative no How to Unleash Your Best Work Today | Converge Episode 009 http://fasttrackcreative.com/unleash-best-work-every-day/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/unleash-best-work-every-day/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:56:37 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=5852 Welcome to the business of creativity podcast. Today on Converge, I had the chance to spend some time with Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative as well as his new book, Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day. Seth Godin calls it one of the best books of the year, and he’s right. […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/unleash-best-work-every-day/feed/ 3 Welcome to the business of creativity podcast. Today on Converge, I had the chance to spend some time with Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative as well as his new book, Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day. Welcome to the business of creativity podcast. Today on Converge, I had the chance to spend some time with Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative as well as his new book, Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day. Seth Godin calls it one of the best books of the year, and he's right. I loved our conversation and hope it's a game changer for you as it was for me. To get all the amazing (and free) resources mentioned by Todd Henry, go to  DieEmpty.com as well as ToddHenry.com. Theme music today provided by TripleScoopMusic.com - sound as good as you look. Special thanks to Todd for being here as well as all of you who’ve invested valuable time to spread the word about the show, leave questions & comments on the site and rate us at places like iTunes. It’s a big deal and we are grateful. Speaking of iTunes, you may have noticed that during the interview, I sampled a few seconds of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s bluegrass single Love Has Come for You when Todd was referencing Steve. If you want a treat, go get it. It’s awesome. Fast Track Creative no 36:22 Platform: The Ground Your Brand Stands On | Converge Episode 008 http://fasttrackcreative.com/platform/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/platform/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:06:08 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=5832 Your Platform is Your Authority Dane Sanders interviews Michael Hyatt about the importance of establishing your brand platform and offers tips and strategies on how to set your business up to win. It turns out your platform may be the most important context you can establish yet is one of the last considerations for many. […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/platform/feed/ 0 Your Platform is Your Authority Dane Sanders interviews Michael Hyatt about the importance of establishing your brand platform and offers tips and strategies on how to set your business up to win. It turns out your platform may be the most important c... Your Platform is Your Authority Dane Sanders interviews Michael Hyatt about the importance of establishing your brand platform and offers tips and strategies on how to set your business up to win. It turns out your platform may be the most important context you can establish yet is one of the last considerations for many. In our digital, social media drenched world it can be hard to find your voice and be heard amidst the noise. Listen in to Dane and Michael as they explore effective ways to build a platform that not only helps your message be heard but heard by the people who want to hear what you have to say. The importance of establishing your brand platform can not be overstated. This interview offers step-by-step commentary for anyone with something to say or sell. More specifically, they touch on topics like producing relevant content, whether it is important to stay within a certain niche, and how to build your platform in a way that works with your life. Fast Track Creative no 26:01 Own Your Responsibility or Forget Your Creativity Business | Converge Episode 007 http://fasttrackcreative.com/own-it-or-forget-it-episode-006/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/own-it-or-forget-it-episode-006/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2013 03:33:57 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=5662 Everybody gets that building a business is not for the faint of heart. What’s common is to start-up on enthusiasm and not establish the core of what’s needed to become viable. What’s amazing is when it comes to mindset, there’s really only one critical element to do that. Just one. This mini-episode of Converge aims to […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/own-it-or-forget-it-episode-006/feed/ 0 Everybody gets that building a business is not for the faint of heart. - What's common is to start-up on enthusiasm and not establish the core of what's needed to become viable. What's amazing is when it comes to mindset, Everybody gets that building a business is not for the faint of heart. What's common is to start-up on enthusiasm and not establish the core of what's needed to become viable. What's amazing is when it comes to mindset, there's really only one critical element to do that. Just one. This mini-episode of Converge aims to help you establish the one thing you need to give yourself a chance. Anything less simply is not enough. Fast Track Creative no 3:04 Why Your Story Matters | Converge Episode 006 http://fasttrackcreative.com/why-your-story-matters-ep-005/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/why-your-story-matters-ep-005/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:48:40 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=5627 What would it take for you to tell a bigger story? Perhaps the biggest reason why the best narratives compel us to action is because they invite you and me into a bigger story of our own. Our latest CONVERGE episode is all about   discovering and telling your brand narrative like the epic it […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/why-your-story-matters-ep-005/feed/ 0 What would it take for you to tell a bigger story? Perhaps the biggest reason why the best narratives compel us to action is because they invite you and me into a bigger story of our own. - Our latest CONVERGE episode is all about -   - What would it take for you to tell a bigger story? Perhaps the biggest reason why the best narratives compel us to action is because they invite you and me into a bigger story of our own. Our latest CONVERGE episode is all about   discovering and telling your brand narrative like the epic it was made to be. Jonah Sachs - best-selling author of Winning the Story Wars - is my guest. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode or, better yet, ask your own question that may be featured on a future episode of CONVERGE, just call 949-829-3263 and leave a message. We love hearing from you! Thanks. Fast Track Creative no 30:04 Overcoming the Newbie Mindset | Converge Episode 005 http://fasttrackcreative.com/overcoming-the-newbie-mindset-ep-004/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/overcoming-the-newbie-mindset-ep-004/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:53:11 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=5558 Do you ever wonder if you will ever be good enough to make it as a pro? Whether you are new to the photography industry or a seasoned veteran, the story you tell yourself often has more impact than anything else.  Join me and my guest as we talk substantively about the evolutionary mindset all […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/overcoming-the-newbie-mindset-ep-004/feed/ 1 Do you ever wonder if you will ever be good enough to make it as a pro? Whether you are new to the photography industry or a seasoned veteran, the story you tell yourself often has more impact than anything else. Do you ever wonder if you will ever be good enough to make it as a pro? Whether you are new to the photography industry or a seasoned veteran, the story you tell yourself often has more impact than anything else.  Join me and my guest as we talk substantively about the evolutionary mindset all creative professionals must go through to thrive. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode or, better yet, ask your own question that may be featured on a future episode of CONVERGE, just call 949-829-3263 and leave a message. We'd love to hear from you! Fast Track Creative no What Happens in Vegas… | Converge Episode 004 http://fasttrackcreative.com/what-happens-in-vegas-ep-003/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/what-happens-in-vegas-ep-003/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:45:48 +0000 http://fasttrackcreative.com/?p=5288 If you made it out to WPPI in Las Vegas last week you no doubt came home having met a ton of new people and took in lots of new ideas and information. Is it possible that you also came home feeling low despite all the things you learned and experienced? How is that possible?? […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/what-happens-in-vegas-ep-003/feed/ 2 If you made it out to WPPI in Las Vegas last week you no doubt came home having met a ton of new people and took in lots of new ideas and information. - Is it possible that you also came home feeling low despite all the things you learned and experien... If you made it out to WPPI in Las Vegas last week you no doubt came home having met a ton of new people and took in lots of new ideas and information. Is it possible that you also came home feeling low despite all the things you learned and experienced? How is that possible?? Join me and my guest, Amanda Picone, as we tackle one caller's question about feeling like a failure after WPPI. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode or, better yet, ask your own question that may be featured on a future episode of CONVERGE, just call 949-829-3263 and leave a message. We'd love to hear from you! Fast Track Creative no 21:09 The Passionate Pursuit of Happiness | Converge Episode 003 http://fasttrackcreative.com/the-passionate-pursuit-of-happiness/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/the-passionate-pursuit-of-happiness/#respond Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:00:14 +0000 http://blog.fasttrackphotographer.com/?p=4943 Do you ever feel like all your passions just don’t align into a neat cohesive box? Many of us of us don’t. Tamara Lackey joins me as I dive into a question about navigating a passion filled life and how decide where to focus those passions and how it relates to your business (press play […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/the-passionate-pursuit-of-happiness/feed/ 0 Do you ever feel like all your passions just don't align into a neat cohesive box? Many of us of us don't. - Tamara Lackey joins me as I dive into a question about navigating a passion filled life and how decide where to focus those passions and how i... Do you ever feel like all your passions just don't align into a neat cohesive box? Many of us of us don't. Tamara Lackey joins me as I dive into a question about navigating a passion filled life and how decide where to focus those passions and how it relates to your business (press play above to listen in). By the way, her All-In-One Life creativeLIVE course looks amazing. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode or, better yet, ask your question that may be featured on a future episode of CONVERGE, just call 949-829-3263 and leave a message. I'd love to hear from you. Fast Track Creative no 16:15 Unwritten Rules for Professional Photographers | Converge Episode 002 http://fasttrackcreative.com/unwritten-rules-for-pro-photographers/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/unwritten-rules-for-pro-photographers/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:29:19 +0000 http://blog.fasttrackphotographer.com/?p=4692 Track one guy’s honest question about full frame cameras to a deeper investigation around what it means to be a pro. I hope it helps you negotiate your own rules for working in this industry. There’s a cameo by estate wedding photographer Mike Larson too. If you’d like to share your thoughts on this episode or, better […]

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/unwritten-rules-for-pro-photographers/feed/ 3 Track one guy's honest question about full frame cameras to a deeper investigation around what it means to be a pro. I hope it helps you negotiate your own rules for working in this industry. There's a cameo by estate wedding photographer Mike Larson t... Track one guy's honest question about full frame cameras to a deeper investigation around what it means to be a pro. I hope it helps you negotiate your own rules for working in this industry. There's a cameo by estate wedding photographer Mike Larson too. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode or, better yet, ask your question that may be featured on a future episode of Converge, just call 949-829-3263 and leave a message. I'd love to hear from you. Fast Track Creative no The New Podcast Explained | Converge Inaugural Episode http://fasttrackcreative.com/the-new-podcast-explained/ http://fasttrackcreative.com/the-new-podcast-explained/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:59:54 +0000 http://blog.fasttrackphotographer.com/?p=3172 This brief episode explains a little more in depth what the Converge Podcast for photographers and creatives interested in business is all about, as well as how you get to play. Click above to listen in… I’m excited to hear what you think. – Dane

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]]> http://fasttrackcreative.com/the-new-podcast-explained/feed/ 15 This brief episode explains a little more in depth what the Converge Podcast for photographers and creatives interested in business is all about, as well as how you get to play. - Click above to listen in... - I'm excited to hear what you think. - This brief episode explains a little more in depth what the Converge Podcast for photographers and creatives interested in business is all about, as well as how you get to play. Click above to listen in... I'm excited to hear what you think. - Dane Fast Track Creative no 11:26