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6 Figure Creative

by Brian Hood

6 Figure Creative is a podcast that helps freelance creatives earn more money by doing what they love. If you’re trying to avoid the never-ending grind of a 9–5, or just want to earn more money doing what you do best (creating), 6 Figure Creative is your new favorite show! Join host Brian Hood and his guests as they explore topics such as mental health, finances, sales, marketing, time management, the digital nomad lifestyle, and more.

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#400: The FINAL Episode

This is Episode #400 of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast. And it's my last one for a while. It's been an incredible 400 episodes and it’s helped to build the business to w

Feb 3
21 min

#399: The Freelance Industries Where Ads Are a Waste of Money

Are there cases where paid ads DON’T work for freelancers Yes, and I cover them on this week’s podcast episode. If you’re in one of these industries, ads might be a was

Jan 27
25 min

#398: Why Paid Ads Aren’t Working For You (7 Fixes for Creative Freelancers)

If you’re a freelancer and you’re NOT running paid ads, chances are you fall into one of two types: Type 1: Never tried paid ads because they were too intimidated, too o

Jan 20
37 min

#397: The $500 Ad Budget Challenge Every Freelancer Needs to Take

The #1 fear that freelancers have with paid ads? They’re terrified of lighting money on fire and never getting it back. I get it. It feels like a gamble that may not ac

Jan 13
28 min

#396: How to Promote Yourself Without Destroying Your Premium Brand

It’s January. You know what that means? Well, it might be “panic about how slow the holidays were” time. But for smart freelancers? It’s the start of our favorite seaso

Jan 6
22 min

#395: She Made $60k In 2 Months… After She FINALLY Faced This Fear

Pop quiz: What do freelancers fear MORE than death, public speaking, and spiders? Answer: Potentially, maybe, somewhat looking desperate when it comes to getting clien

Dec 30 2025
15 min

#394: How to Increase Referrals by Fixing These 7 Referral Killers

Two freelancers. Both relying on referrals to bring in clients. One is fully booked solid with a 3-month waiting list. The other is barely scraping by. What makes the

Dec 23 2025
28 min

#393: Most Pure Creatives Are Selfish (Here’s Why That Matters)

Pure creatives are selfish. They create art for themselves. And your potential clients don’t care about your personal creativity. They care about what's in it for them

Dec 16 2025
37 min

#392: Paid Ads vs Organic Content: What Actually Works in 2026?

You know what's wild? I had three of my coaches (Richie, Dennis, and Rob) on the podcast this week to settle the organic vs. paid ads debate once and for all. Combined,

Dec 9 2025
43 min

#391: Why You Keep Struggling with Feast or Famine (and How to Fix It for Good)

I need to tell you something you probably don't want to hear. You don't have a marketing problem. You have a leads problem. Let me prove it to you: You're generating

Dec 2 2025
22 min

#390: The 12 Freelance “Muscles” You’re Not Working Out

Just because you're making money doesn't mean you're thriving as a freelancer. And if you're NOT making money? You're definitely not thriving. Here's what a thriving fr

Nov 25 2025
18 min

#389: How To Give Yourself A Raise In 2026 (In 4 Steps)

You know that massive to-do list in your head? All those things you're "supposed" to do as a freelancer? New website. Social media content calendar. Cold outreach. Warm

Nov 18 2025
31 min

#388: The 5 Hidden Dangers That Can Wipe Out a 6-Figure Freelance Business

You can spend years building a wildly successful six-figure (or multi-six-figure) freelance business... Only to watch it crumble to dust. Not because you sucked at your

Nov 11 2025
33 min

#387: How to Build a Portfolio That Attracts High-Paying Clients

Most freelancers think: "The more work I show, the more clients I'll attract." But if you have a level 10 skillset working with level 5 clients… Your portfolio is gonna

Nov 4 2025
29 min

#386: The Goldilocks Pricing Rule for Freelancers (Not Too High, Not Too Low)

“Raise your gosh darn rates.” I literally have a podcast episode with this title. But that advice is not for everyone because raising your prices isn’t always the answe

Oct 28 2025
34 min

#385: Booked Solid? Here’s What Comes Next for (Some) Serious Creatives

The vast majority of freelancers want one thing: more clients. But what if that’s not your biggest problem? What if you’re booked solid… And now the “good problem to h

Oct 21 2025
34 min

#384: The “Power Hour” Method (How Smart Freelancers Work)

We all get the same 24 hours in a day. So why can some people get more done in that 24 hours than others? It’s not ALWAYS about doing more. In many cases it’s about do

Oct 14 2025
31 min

#383: What Are You Willing to Give Up to Grow Your Freelance Business?

“I'd love to be jacked.” “I'd love to be great at pottery.” “I’d love to be a scratch golfer.” ← this one’s me. You can say you wanna be good at something, but if you’

Oct 7 2025
16 min

#382: The Top 5 Ways Freelancers Land Clients (And What Actually Works)

If you've ever thought to yourself, "I need more clients, please God, rain them down out of the sky" - I'm probably gonna piss you off today. Hopefully in a good way. S

Sep 30 2025
33 min

#381: Steal These 8 Business Lessons From WAY Smarter Industries

The average freelancer is often absolutely clueless when it comes to running a business. And I can only say this because I did some of the dumbest possible things for th

Sep 23 2025
45 min

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I love the podcast, however, compared to all other podcasts I listen to, the audio in this one is way too loud. I understand that Brian is an audio engineer for heavy metal music, however, heavy metal has never blown my speakers. I recently replaced my speakers in my car and now I must replace them again. I actually heard the speaker blow during the intro to a recent episode when one podcast ended and this one started. Even if I listen through earbuds, I have to turn the audio way down every time I listen to this podcast. Otherwise, thank you for everything you share Brian! I love the podcast and I’ve learned so much since I started listening.

VLB419 · Jul 2024

I stumbled upon 6 Figure Creative looking for something that would not only spark my creativity but also offer valuable insights into the business world, and boy, did it deliver! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a budding creative, or anyone in between, this podcast is a must-listen. Five stars all the way!

Andieo1997 · Apr 2024

I started listening from a the episode on six stages of the client journey. It was straight and to the point and I was able to update my website accordingly!! I’m not subscribed and love this podcast!

Jen Vazquez Media · Aug 2023

So many gems, so much knowledge each and every episode. Since the very first podcast until the most recent one, you guys have not disappointed. You guys are my Go-To for these types of conversations. Thank you guys for what you do and keep the great work!

MikeyOnTheWay · Jun 2023

Lots of really strong business advice here, and tons of concepts that are universally valuable to all artists! But, the general vibe is always pushing creatives that are trying to take over the world-many of the case studies and interviews focus on businesses that are trying to go for multiple six figures, and I don’t find that relevant for most artists. I get sad when I hear these guests coming on that are obviously used to never ever turning the hustle off while they build these giant businesses. I would like to see more tips relevant to smaller artists who maybe just want to build a small lifestyle business that allows them creative freedom-having modest ambitions is perfectly ok, but I’m not sure the hosts would agree. I’d like to see a focus on a more balanced creative lifestyle be put forward just as much as the guy who’s trying to start the next big creative tech platform. The vibe here sometimes comes off as “growth at all costs”, despite the hosts statements to the contrary.

GL1257197 · Jun 2021

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