Creativity Boost

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Creativity Boost is the podcast for ambitious creatives who know they’re sitting on something powerful — a song, a book, an app, a brand, a business, a movement — but feel stuck on how to bring it to life. If you’ve got an idea, talent, or skill and don't want to take it to your grave untapped, this show is your weekly charge of inspiration, strategy, and fearless motivation. 🎧 Each episode is a creativity masterclass — packed with actionable insights, thought-provoking discussions, affirmations, creative exercises, and expert interviews. You’ll learn how to think differently, create fearlessly, and master the art, science, and business of your creativity. Whether you're launching your first project or scaling your creative empire, we’re here to help you go from idea to income and from concept to cashflow . Subscribe now and join the fearless creatives rising to dominate their marketplace. Let’s boost your creativity and turn your brainchild into breakthrough today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 10, 202651 min

How to Turn Your Knowledge to Cash

How I Turn Knowledge into Massive Cash Flow: The 4 Levels of KnowledgeI explain that many people spend tens or hundreds of thousands on education and graduate with certificates and debt but no idea how to turn their knowledge into real cash flow, which I call one of the biggest scams of modern history. I teach that knowledge is currency and outline four Greek/Biblical levels of knowledge: gnosis (science knowledge from observation, investigation, calculation), ginosko (revelation knowledge), eido (awareness/perception), and epignosis (full recognition through participation and experience), citing scriptures including Colossians 2:3, John 8:32, 2 Corinthians 2:14, and 2 Peter 1:3. Using a hotel example, I show how you move from research to revelation to awareness to lived experience, and why people stay stuck when they operate at only one level. I then describe what to monetize: ideas/solutions, market needs, new opportunities, and trade secrets, illustrated with Elias Howe’s sewing needle dream, KFC’s 11 recipes, George Washington Carver’s peanut inventions, Steve Jobs, NVIDIA, and BlackBerry.00:00 Turn Knowledge Into Cash00:58 The Education Scam02:30 Massive Cash Flow Mindset03:30 Knowledge Is Currency04:31 Gnosis Science Knowledge06:21 Faith And Science09:12 Why Degrees Stay Broke12:17 Ginosko Revelation Knowledge16:01 Eido Awareness Level16:47 Epignosis Experiential Mastery20:33 Four Levels Explained21:22 Hotel Example Gnosis24:06 Hotel Example Revelation26:59 Eido Awareness Explained29:24 Epignosis Full Experience32:02 Why People Stay Stuck33:10 Ideas and Solutions Knowledge34:53 Revelation Story Elias Howe38:44 Revelation Examples KFC Carver41:59 Market Needs That Pay43:52 Steve Jobs Sees Demand46:25 New Opportunities Reinvention47:19 NVIDIA AI Opportunity49:00 Trade Secrets and Patterns51:01 Knowledge Is Currency Closing🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 2, 202634 min

The Million Dollar Publishing Equation

The Million-Dollar Publishing Equation: Turn Your Ideas into Assets, Offers, and SystemsI’m sharing why it’s never been easier to create wealth and how you can break out of poverty using what I call the million-dollar publishing equation. Publishing isn’t just writing books—it’s taking the thoughts in your head and making them public through posts, podcasts, apps, courses, and more. I explain how I started in 2016 with simple 500-word Facebook posts that eventually led people (and a professor) to ask for a book, launching my publishing journey and leading to 18 books, including “Million Dollar Creativity” with Myron Golden. I show you angles that make ideas interesting (contrast, controversy, contrarian, complementary) and a revenue ladder from $5 ebooks up to $500,000 packages. 👉 **Join the Publishing Profits Challenge Here:** publishingprofitschallenge.com📚 **Buy the "Million-Dollar Creativity" Book Here:** milliondollarcreativitybook.com00:00 Wealth Is Easier Now01:17 Publishing Beyond Books04:36 Your First Post Counts10:29 Make Ideas Marketable13:01 Million Dollar Offer Ladder19:08 Publishing Empires Mindset22:02 Five Principles Profitably28:48 The Million Dollar Equation32:49 Next Steps And Invitation🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 28, 202639 min

The Million Dollar Author Formula

The Million Dollar Author Formula: 7 Beliefs to Turn a $0/Month Book Into a BusinessIredafe presents a “Million Dollar Author Formula” built on seven beliefs to help authors take a book earning $0 per month to a million-dollar author business, emphasizing that a formula only works when applied. Drawing from his 2018 book How to Make Millions as an Entrepreneur and frustration with “gurus,” he explains that success starts with becoming the kind of person who can do the work (being, feeling, thinking, doing, having). Key beliefs include believing in God, yourself, your content and promise, the process (including investing in yourself and learning seedtime/harvest), and systems (automation, delegation, promotion, AI). He outlines monetization math: $20 book x 50,000, or repackaging into $200 audio (5,000), $2,000 video (500), or $20,000 coaching (50). He ends by inviting viewers to a 5-day Publishing Profits Challenge to fix sales, marketing, messaging, methods, monetization, and momentum.00:00 Million Dollar Author Intro00:48 Why I Wrote The Book04:28 Doing Versus Being07:35 Belief One God11:31 Belief Two Yourself15:29 Million Dollar Formula Math19:57 Value Ladder Offers21:44 Belief Four Process28:39 Pricing Promise Not Price33:03 Believe Your Promise36:56 Belief Seven Systems38:10 Challenge Invite Outro🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 21, 202623 min

Keys to Escaping the $0 Month KDP Trap

This episode describes the “$0 month KDP trap,” where authors see little or no income across platforms like Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, Lulu, BookBaby, and IngramSpark despite writing good books. The speaker argues authors have been misled into believing publishing, posting on many platforms, or writing more books automatically creates income, noting retailers like Amazon are not partners and control pricing, ranking, and visibility while rewarding volume over value. He outlines levels from “writer-entrepreneur” and “kindlepreneur” to “bookpreneur,” urging authors to think like owners and turn a book into a business by monetizing the problem it solves, moving from royalties to relationships via email lists and communities, and creating one clear offer where the book is a trust-building entry point. He promotes a five-day Publishing Profit Challenge covering marketing, messaging, methods, monetization, and momentum.00:00 The Zero Dollar Trap02:13 The Big Publishing Lie04:43 Author Levels Explained07:49 Publishing Is Not Income10:43 Why Authors Stay Stuck13:28 Competing on the Wrong Game15:05 Escape Plan Overview15:12 Monetize the Transformation19:35 Royalties to Relationships20:36 One Offer Strategy21:39 Turn Your Book Into Asset22:24 Challenge Invitation Wrap Up🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 14, 202630 min

Five Mindsets That Keep Authors Broke—and How Wealthy Authors Think Differently

The speaker, an 18-book author, explains why some authors stay broke while others earn hundreds of thousands or millions, outlining five mindset differences and how to turn a book into a cashflow machine. First, many authors believe “time is money,” spend years writing, then wait 60–90 days for small royalties, ignoring the time value of money and failing to question the system; wealthy authors seek faster payment and buy back time. Second, authors assume more books equals more money, but one good book with a good system can be highly profitable. Third, authors think books sell themselves by listing on platforms, but platforms aren’t a sales team. Fourth, they equate more traffic (e.g., Amazon as a “highway”) with sales; wealthy authors drive traffic to their own sales pages. Fifth, they confuse posting/promotion with marketing, which is creating desire based on what the market wants. The episode ends with an invitation to a five-day Publishing Profits Challenge covering marketing, messaging, methods, monetization, and momentum.00:00 Broke vs Wealthy Authors01:54 Mindset One Time Value06:23 Kingship Thinking Shift13:30 Mindset Two More Books16:43 Leverage Through Delegation19:24 Mindset Three Platforms Sell20:43 Mindset Four Traffic Myth26:19 Wealthy Author Ownership27:42 Mindset Five Real Marketing29:15 Wrap Up And Challenge🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 7, 202623 min

How Authors Can Sell Books Without Begging or Yelling

In this episode, the host argues that authors struggle to sell because they beg or push links instead of learning sales and offering value. The speaker, an author of 17 books with an 18th forthcoming, explains that people don’t hate buying books but hate pressure, and that effective selling focuses on the outcome, promise, and transformation rather than the book’s pages or the author’s dream. Begging language such as “please support me,” “help me reach my goal,” and “it’ll mean so much to me” is flagged as ineffective because sympathy doesn’t drive purchases; self-interest does. The core shifts presented are to sell the problem and desired result, teach publicly while selling persuasively by sharing real insights and frameworks, and position the book as a bridge from a reader’s current state to a desired transformation, making the book an entry point that builds credibility and trust.00:00 Stop Begging to Sell02:01 Why Authors Struggle04:52 Sell Outcomes Not Books06:48 Book as Proof11:36 Begging Red Flags13:35 Identity Shift for Authors15:05 Three Selling Shifts16:37 Teach Publicly Sell19:49 Make Your Book Bridge20:58 Persuasive Messaging21:49 Closing Recap🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 3, 202627 min

Why Most Authors Fail Even Before They Start (2 Quick Fixes)

Why 90% of Authors Struggle Financially: Common Mistakes and SolutionsThe presenter explores why the majority of authors struggle financially, despite their creativity and hard work. Drawing from personal experience as an author of 17 books, the speaker highlights two fundamental mistakes that contribute to authors' lack of success: poor book titles and subtitles. Emphasizing the importance of clear and engaging titles, the speaker criticizes the use of overly complex or technical language, and encourages authors to create titles that resonate with their audience. The session aims to guide authors towards financial abundance by avoiding these common pitfalls.00:00 Introduction: The Struggles of Authors01:32 Why Authors Fail: Two Fundamental Mistakes03:36 Mistake 1: Bad Book Titles11:25 Mistake 2: Technical Jargon and Poor Subtitles26:57 Conclusion: Transforming Your Book into a Business🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 27, 202623 min

Keys to Selling Your Books without Yelling or Begging

Selling Your Book Without Begging or Yelling: Mastering Effective Sales TechniquesIn this episode, we delve into the secrets of selling books without the need to beg, yell, or feel sleazy. With experience from authoring 17 books and preparing to launch his 18th, the speaker shares valuable insights on how to transition from merely promoting products to offering outcomes that potential readers care about. Learn why it's essential to focus on the value and transformation your book provides, rather than the pages and pieces it contains, and discover the identity shift authors must make to sell effectively. The episode covers key sales strategies, including understanding your audience's needs, teaching publicly, and presenting your book as a bridge to desired outcomes, thus transforming the entire sales experience.00:00 Introduction: The Struggle of Selling Books00:29 The Secret Sauce to Selling Books02:01 Common Mistakes Authors Make03:09 The Importance of Selling Skills04:20 Shifting Your Mindset06:05 Creating a Desire to Buy13:35 The Identity Shift for Authors15:09 Effective Selling Strategies21:30 Conclusion: Transform Your Book Sales🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 20, 202621 min

Crack The Creativity Code

Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Creativity: Overcoming the Four Major BlockersIn this insightful discussion, the host explores the four primary blockers to creativity that impact entrepreneurs. Through practical examples and biblical references, the host identifies lack of vision, lack of faith, lack of inspiration, and lack of knowledge as key obstacles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of imagination, belief, continued inspiration, and ongoing learning in overcoming these hurdles. By addressing these blockers, entrepreneurs can enhance their creative processes and achieve greater prosperity and success.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:52 The Importance of Creativity02:04 Blocker 1: Lack of Vision08:49 Blocker 2: Lack of Faith15:34 Blocker 3: Lack of Inspiration19:08 Blocker 4: Lack of Knowledge20:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 20, 202630 min

3 Reasons Authors Can't Sell and How to Overcome them

Unlocking Author Success: Overcoming Sales ChallengesIn this video, the speaker discusses the three major problems hindering authors from monetizing their books: lack of sales skills, unclear target audience, and misunderstandings about the money game. The speaker highlights typical mistakes such as 'begging behavior', 'shouting strategy', 'distress selling', and erroneous pricing adjustments that stem from a lack of proper sales training. He further explains that many authors do not know who to sell to, often relying on friends and family, which is ineffective. Lastly, the speaker delves into the financial aspects, emphasizing the need for investment instincts and effective systematization to grow one's business. The session wraps up with an invitation to a five-day live challenge aimed at fixing book sales issues, marketing, messaging, methods, monetization, and momentum.00:00 Introduction: The Biggest Problems Authors Face02:30 Problem 1: Authors Don't Know How to Sell12:41 Problem 2: Authors Don't Know Who to Sell To20:43 Problem 3: Authors Don't Understand the Money Game29:01 Conclusion and Invitation to Publishing Profits Challenge🎙️ Thanks for listeningEach episode on Creativity Boost is a masterclass to help you become the best version of yourself.🔗 Subscribe now and never miss an episode that could change your life, career and business altogether.Get Million Dollar Creativity here: https://milliondollarcreativitybook.com/📩Download free audio book (Ignite your Creativity): https://creativity.iredafeowolabi.net/get-audio-342📲 Connect with us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CreativityboostpodcastWritten a book or want to write a book? publishingprofitschallenge.com💼 Invite me? https://iredafeowolabi.net/invite-me/💡 If you enjoyed the show, leave a comment/review — it helps more creatives find this content and fuel their journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.