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Chief Creative Podcast
Host Dustin Pead helps creative businesses know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can unleash their best work.
Episodes
- Chief Creative Podcast
The Focused Creator | Ep 109
Is your creative genius being hijacked by endless notifications and the irresistible pull of social media? How can you reclaim deep creative flow in a world…
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Creative Brief Mastery: Getting It Right the First Time | Ep 108
Are you tired of endless revision loops because nobody understands what the client actually wants? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The essential components every creative…
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The Digital Studio Toolkit | Ep 107
Are you drowning in administrative tasks instead of doing the creative work you love? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to apply the 80-20 principle to identify your…
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Profitable Project Planning | Ep 106
Are your creative projects eating into your nights and weekends while still barely breaking even? How can you set timelines that protect your profit margins…
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The Power of Process | EP.105
Do you believe the myth that creative genius requires total freedom? What if structure is actually the secret to unleashing your best creative work? WHAT…
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Getting Things Done: Where Operations Meets Creativity w/ Peter Hainsworth of The Ops Group | Ep 104
Ever feel like your brilliant creative ideas never fully come to life? How do successful creatives consistently turn vision into reality? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN…
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Q1 REVIEW & Q2 STRATEGY SESSION | EP 103
Is your creative business running you instead of you running it? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - A systematic approach to objectively reviewing your Q1 business…
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The Art of Creative Leadership | Ep 102
Are you struggling to move from being a doer to a true leader in your creative business? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The critical difference between management…
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From Solo Creator to Creative Leader | Ep 101
Episode 101: From Solo Creator to Creative Leader | Is that nagging voice telling you it's time to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode…
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EPISODE 100!!! & The Future of Creative Business
Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes - The Future of Creative Professionals | In this milestone episode, Dustin Pead reflects on the journey of transforming…
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Profit First Planning for Creative Professionals with Christian Brim | Ep 99
Ready to master the financial side of your creative business? In this game-changing episode of Creativity Made Easy, host Dustin Pead interviews Christian Brim…
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The Balance of Creative Collaboration with PJ Towle (Forty:Three Creative) | Ep 98
Discover the secrets to successful creative partnerships in this essential episode of Creativity Made Easy. Join host Dustin Pead and special guest PJ Towle…
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Social Media Strategy for Creative Professionals feat. Johnny B | Ep 97
Struggling to make social media work for your creative business? In this game-changing episode of Creativity Made Easy, social media expert Johnny B breaks…
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Creative Burnout: Prevention and Recovery | Ep 96
"Feeling creatively drained? In this essential episode of Creativity Made Easy, discover proven strategies to identify, prevent, and recover from creative…
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The 3 Annual Meetings You Must Have With Each Client | Ep 95
Revolutionize your client relationships and boost your creative business success with this strategic episode of Creativity Made Easy. Host Dustin Pead reveals…
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From Chaos to Clarity: Organizing Your Creative Business | Ep 94
Transform your creative business from overwhelming to organized with this power-packed episode of Creativity Made Easy. Host Dustin Pead unveils proven…
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The Creative Professional's Guide to Time Management | Ep 93
Struggling to balance creative work with client demands? In this must-listen episode of Creativity Made Easy, host Dustin Pead reveals game-changing time…
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Reinvent Your Creative Business in 2025 | Ep 92
Kickstart 2025 with a preview of transforming your creative business through my proven four-phase coaching process. In this episode, I'll introduce the…
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7 Things Every Creative Must Do To End The Year | Ep 91
You've come this far, and you want to finish the year strong. Today, I share 7 practical steps to ending your year in such a way that catapults you into the…
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The Power of Story, ft Darren Cooper | Ep 90
This week I sit down with long-time friend and client Darren Cooper of 1898 Creative to discuss a skill we all need as creatives: Storytelling. I help…
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The Power of Playlists and Soundtracks | Ep 89
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the dual meaning of "playlists and soundtracks" for creative professionals. First, we explore the literal side—how the…
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Overcoming Creative Blocks | Ep 88
Creative blocks happen to all of us, and they can feel frustrating. But remember, they’re temporary, and with the right approach, you can break through them. I…
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Client Management | Ep 87
I’ve been working with creatives for over 20 years now, and if there’s only one thing I know about us is that client management can be difficult at best. But…
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Project Scope Creep is Real | Ep 85
As a creative professional, you’ve probably encountered scope creep without even realizing it. What starts as a seemingly simple project can quickly turn into…
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Growing Upward is Out! | Ep 84
Thank you. This is just the beginning. I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. Learn…
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Growing Upward LAUNCH | Ep 83
It’s finally here. I can’t believe it. Today I want to give you an inside glimpse to the making of and the story behind Growing Upward. I help creatives know…
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Administrative Tasks for Creatives | Ep 82
Creatives notoriously dread administrative tasks. I’m not sure what it is, I was never built that way, but there must be something blocking a part of our…
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Time Management | Ep 81
Creatives often juggle multiple projects simultaneously, making it difficult to allocate time effectively. The unpredictable nature of creative work can lead…
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The Connection Between Music and Creative Inspiration | Ep 80
Have you ever felt the rush of inspiration while listening to your favorite song? Music has a unique power to move us, stirring emotions and sparking ideas in…
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The Ideal Week+ | Ep 79
The term “ideal week” was popularized by Michael Hyatt and his team at Full Focus. It’s a concept that allows you to structure your week in such a way that you…
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Self Reflection | Ep 78
The world is constantly changing around us. Where new ideas and projects often come and go quickly, it can be easy to overlook the importance of…
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Family Values | Ep 77
Professional creativity often is the overflow of our personal lives and if we can't get that right, our success can suffer. This week I share a bit about our…
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Coaching or Consulting? | Ep 76
As a creative professional embarking on a journey of growth and self-discovery, it's essential to have the right guidance and support along the way. In the…
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Fractional Help | Ep 75
There’s a buzz phrase in the business world that’s been circulating since the pandemic. Businesses began to realize, when they had to make harsh cuts to save…
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Who Do You Follow? (gaining creative inspiration) | Ep 74
Earlier this week on my blog I wrote about 10 Instagram accounts worth following for creatives. As we know, you become who you surround yourself with, whether…
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Behind The Scenes: "Growing Upward" | Ep 73
Some of you may know that this year I set out to write my first book and I wanted to give you some insight as to why I chose to write this book now and what…
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Processing Creativity w/ John Staub | Ep 72
In today's episode, my guest John Staub, Director of Growth Marketing for Remodel Health and fellow expert on the process of creativity. We’re going to nerd…
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71: Staying Creative in Every Role (with Blake Behr)
As creatives, we all wear multiple hats. Not just professionally, but personally as well. So how do we maintain a sense of fresh creativity in each of these…
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BONUS: Life Update | June 20, 2024
Thank yall so much for your support of this podcast. Today's audio-only episode was really fun and I hope it finds you well! I help creatives know themselves…
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70: Marketing Yourself with PJ Towle
In today's episode, my guest PJ Towle and I discuss mastering the art of self-marketing for creative professionals. The short game is TikTok, the long game is…
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69: Top Hacks for Creative Professionals with Chris Comstock
In today's episode, we dive deep into productivity hacks specifically tailored for creative professionals. Our special guest, Chris Comstock, an expert in life…
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Ep 68: Building Creative Community: Building Bridges with Collaboration
It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. So far in this series, we discussed the core components of fostering…
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Ep 67: Building Creative Community: Maintaining Momentum
It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. So far in this series, we discussed the core components of fostering…
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Ep 66: Building Creative Community: Leading
It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. So far in this series, we discussed the core components of fostering…
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Ep 65: Building Creative Community: Cultivating Creativity
It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. Last week, we discussed the core components of fostering this…
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Ep 64: Building Creative Community: Foundations of Community
It’s been said by many creative geniuses that we always create better together than alone. Today, I’ll kick off a 5-week series on Building a Creative…
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Ep 63: Future You
I recently said as a guest on a podcast that what gets me out of bed each day is that there will only be one of each day in the history of the world, so what…
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Ep 62: Springtime Inspirations for Creative Minds
I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams more so they can create greater things together. We’re about a month into the official start of…
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Ep 61: Work Hard, Trust God
Today I want to share with you a simple phrase, just 4 words, that have changed everything for me mentally and creatively in the last year of my life and I…
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Ep 60: Failure (The Psychology of Creativity)
We've all faced failure at some point in our lives, but it's how we respond to it that can either propel us or cripple us. In today's episode, we'll wrap up…
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Ep 59: Heavy Mental with Matt Giesler of The Podcask
In this very special episode of Creativity Made Easy, Dustin sits down with Matt Giesler of @ThePodCask to talk about Mental Health stigmas and awareness and…
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Ep 58: The Psychology of Creativity: Forgiveness with Mark Goodman
Today we continue our series on The Psychology of Creativity with a powerful interview with Mark Goodman of 70x7.org. Mark is an author, speaker, and…
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Ep 57: The Psychology of Creativity: Mindset
“Mindset is such a buzzword these days, and for good reason. The rise in mental health discussion has us all more aware of how our mental state affects…
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Ep 56: The Psychology of Creativity: Mental Blocks
We’ve all been in that moment where people are counting on you to be creative, provide a brilliant idea, and you got nuthin. Today, we’re going to kick off a…
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Ep 55: Take A Leap: 3 Keys to Creative Bravery
Have you ever stepped into a project that immediately made you feel inadequate? In this episode, I’ll give you 3 simple tips to make you more creatively brave…
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Ep 54: Helping Your Team Realize Their Full Creative Potential
Are you wondering what it will take for your team to realize their full, creative potential? Today I’ll give you 5 simple ways to raise the creative tide on…
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Ep 53: From Chaos to Clarity
Are you tired of juggling multiple clients and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your creative work? After 20 years as a creative professional, let me be…
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Ep 52: Are The Most Creative People Just Lucky?
Do you ever compare your creativity with others that make your work look like child's play? How do they do it? Are they really that lucky? I help creatives…
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Ep 51: The Silent Struggle: Are You Overcommitted in Your Creative Journey?
I’ve discussed many times before here about the importance of margin, but the place that is most vulnerable is between our ears. I help creatives know…
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Ep 50: The Commonplace
I help creatives know themselves, their process, & their teams better so they can create greater things together. Let’s face it, we as creatives can be the…