You can't always do everything yourself - Hire good people s11ep18
In Season 11, Episode 18, I’m talking with comedy writer and music producer Adam Blotner about building a sustainable creative business. From viral videos with 14 million views to working as a Universal Studios guide, this episode explores how to build credibility, monetize your talents, and transition from a 9 to 5 to working for yourself.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Unplanned Bonus: Meeting the jingle creator
1:32 - 14 Million Views: Political satire and viral videos
3:16 - The Universal Studios Tram Tour: Learning to "drag it out"
5:02 - The "No Break" Reality: Building a sustainable business
7:05 - The Groundlings: When comedy and music collided
8:36 - Building trustworthiness on Fiverr Pro
12:53 - Comparing Cheap vs. Professional services
15:00 - The Creative Process: Concepts, Feelings, and Irony
18:14 - The Trade Secret: Asking the right questions
21:22 - The Holiday Remix: Repurposing your brand melody
24:06 - Finding joy in copywriting and creativity
25:32 - The Voice of Barney the Dinosaur
28:20 - Fast Turnaround: Producing a full song in 10 days
30:37 - Copyright and Work for Hire on Fiverr
33:58 - Specialized Marketplaces and Independent Clients
37:28 - The Importance of Marketing and Branding
38:28 - Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Fictional Bands
42:00 - Advice for Building Businesses: Success vs. Failure
Connect with Adam:
www.adamblotner.com
fiverr.com/adamblotner
instagram.com/adamblotner
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