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Creative Courage: The Creative Business Podcast

by Matt Essam

Are you a creative business owner? Do you ever feel like you’ve got more to give or that there’s a bigger impact you could make? Creative Courage is a creative business podcast hosted by award-winning coach, author, and speaker, Matt Essam. Matt explores the internal battles we all face as creative business owners. From the fear of launching to the anxiety we face around our life purpose, Creative Courage is the first podcast series that will dive deep into the physiology of courage and its key part in our success as business owners, leaders and creatives. Each week, we bring you expert insights and proven strategies from inspiring entrepreneurs and thought leaders who have conquered their creative challenges. If you’re ready to elevate your creative journey and unlock your full potential, so that you can make more impact, win better clients and ultimately be proud of what you’ve built, then subscribe to the creative business podcast, Creative Courage, now on your favourite podcast platform. Join us as we redefine what it means to thrive as a creative business owner.

Latest episodes

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Be The Top 1%: Two Simple Moves Every Founder Must Make

If you are still pitching with your experience and portfolio, you need to listen to this episode. I had a crazy experience the other day. I posted on LinkedIn asking fo

Sep 16
16 min

Stop sending proposals - do this instead

Do you remember the feeling of sending the proposal and then patiently waiting to see if you won the project? What if you never had to feel like that again, and there was

Sep 9
14 min

Finally Eliminate Procrastination By Making Friends With Your Inner Child

What would it be like if you could eliminate procrastination by improving the relationship with your inner child? Sounds like  a strange concept right? That's exactly wha

Sep 2
36 min

Stop playing it safe and unlock your true potential

If you’ve ever found yourself choosing the "safe" path over the one you really want to pursue, this episode is for you. I break down why security is actually an illusion

Aug 27
16 min

When Life Works: Build Your Personal 'Flow' List

Imagine feeling like every day is one of your best days. In this episode, I walk you through my “When Life Works” list: a handful of controllable habits and inputs that r

Aug 19
11 min

How to find out what really makes you happy

Humans are terrible at predicting what will actually make them happy. So how do we avoid wasting years of our life chasing things that won't give us what we are actually

Aug 12
14 min

Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your business or life and didn’t know why, this episode might be worth a listen. This week I threw thousands of hours of coaching calls into

Aug 5
23 min

Do this if you're struggling to decide

Are you struggling to make a decision or simply feel overwhelmed with options?  In this episode, I discuss my own struggles with decision making and break down four prin

Jul 29
30 min

Why I Closed My Business (Solo Episode)

I'm back with another episode of the Creative Courage Podcast. Today I'm talking about why I closed my business, what freedom means and how to build a financial buffer in

Jul 22
28 min

The Formula For Attracting Your Ideal Clients On LinkedIn with Sam Browne

If you’re like most creative business owners, you’ve probably dabbled with posting on LinkedIn, but you’ve found that even with consistency, no-one pays attention. Sam B

Apr 22
1 h 08 min

If You Feel Lost, Ask Yourself This Question…

It’s understandable if you feel a bit lost right now. There’s more noise and pressure than ever for business owners. And we try to make the right decisions, but the rig

Apr 15
16 min

Are You Undercharging? Use This Number To Find Out…

It might feel like you’re charging the right amount. Your close rate is good. The business is running smoothly. But what if you could charge more without increasing yo

Apr 8
10 min

Uncovering The Hidden Patterns Holding You Back with Kristy Campbell

Most creative founders think their business needs them to survive. That if they step away, everything will slow down or fall apart. But what if the opposite is true? I

Apr 1
1 h 00 min

Scarcity Mode vs. Opportunity Mode - Which One Are You In?

As a creative business owner, it can feel like there’s a lack of opportunities out there. Like you’ve exhausted all possibilities, or, people “just aren’t buying at the

Mar 25
18 min

How To Stop Fear and Scarcity From Running Your Business with Sebastian Bates

After a serious BASE jumping accident that shattered both his legs, doctors told Sebastian Bates he may never walk again. During Seb’s 2 years of rehab, he lost 15 of hi

Mar 18
50 min

Why Your Clients Are Killing Your Business

Your clients are slowly killing your creative business. Not the market. Not the algorithm. I recently ran a poll asking creative business owners what their biggest fru

Mar 11
13 min

The ‘4 Ps’ Strategy That Will Future-Proof Your Creative Business

Does business feel a bit slow at the moment? You’ve got the portfolio, but enquiries and referrals aren’t coming in like they used to. And with AI rapidly evolving, a l

Mar 4
17 min

How To Become The Go-To Expert In Your Industry with Sabrina Stocker

You do great work. You have all the case studies and testimonials. But you still feel invisible. This is a problem most creative founders face. They want to be seen as

Feb 25
39 min

Scaling A Business Without Losing Your Creativity with Sam Ramsden

Most creative founders don’t struggle because their work isn’t good enough. They struggle because the business they’ve built, or the role that they play within that busi

Feb 18
51 min

Why An “Authentic Brand” Doesn’t Exist with James Martin

“Be authentic.” You hear it all the time in the branding space. But what if authenticity wasn’t actually possible? In this episode, I’m joined by James Martin (Made By

Feb 11
50 min

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