The Creating Pros Podcast

Hosted by James P. Nettles

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Creating Pros blends creativity with business. Being a professional isn’t about the money you make, the position you hold, your level of expertise, or fame. It’s the motivation and attitude you bring to your work, a desire for always improving, and balancing your creative output with getting the business done.

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June 4, 2024Episode 8220 min

Episode 82: The Mindkiller

The phrase "Fear is the mindkiller..." from Frank Herbert's Dune is as popular a quote in sci-fi as in personal development. Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of being on stage with Kevin J. Anderson talking about Dune, and thinking about some of the questions and feedback from other panels that were more oriented towards marketing, and the business of creativity. The root of most questions boiled down to... fear. Join me for a dive into the mindkiller.

May 22, 2024Episode 8118 min

Episode 81: Improv!

Improv is a great tool for inspiring creativity, improving cognitive function, developing social skills, and supporting mental health. Join me for a chat on the benefits of improv for your creativity, your business, and your life!

May 15, 2024Episode 8018 min

Episode 80: Managing Adversity

Adversity is just a part of life - it comes to us through business, creativity, and our personal relationships. How do we handle it? How do we face it? How can we learn to manage it? I recently appeared on an upcoming episode of "Amputate to Amplify" with John Register, and got to meet him in person and hear him speak last week. I go into a few takeaways from that talk, and some other thoughts.

May 7, 2024Episode 7913 min

Episode 79: The Power of "I don't know"

Knowledge is power, but we can't know everything, even within our own specialties and expertise. What do we do when someone asks a dreaded question where we don't have an answer? Join me this week to talk about the power of, and next steps to, "I don't know!"

May 1, 2024Episode 7817 min

Episode 78: Research Rabbit Holes

Creative output requires research. Being a writer often leads down the "research rabbit hole." How do you collect all that info? What do you do with it when you're done? When is it "enough?"

April 25, 2024Episode 7725 min

Episode 77: Has AI Killed Social Media?

You can't avoid AI generated content anywhere at this point on social media. We see platforms starting to filter AI generated content, but do users care? What does this mean for creators? Has AI finally made social media useless for creators, or is there a correction coming?

April 16, 2024Episode 7621 min

Episode 76: The Legacy of D&D

Dungeons and Dragons hits 50 years this year, and launched the modern era of RPGs. Building on thousands of years of gaming and storytelling, This week we celebrate D&D being eligible for AARP, and the influence it's had on society, technology, and creativity!

April 9, 2024Episode 7513 min

Episode75: Embracing Imperfection

Perfection is a lie, but how do we know when we've gotten to good enough? And in the world where we compete with AI and and mass produced work, is imperfection the key to creative success?

April 2, 2024Episode 7440 min

Episode 74: Jumping off the cliff

Change is always a little scary. Whether it's changing jobs, companies, or even starting a business, our mindsets and emotions will both be excited - and anxious. What can you expect to go through your mind, and then once you've made the decision, how can you take the leap off the cliff to your next adventure?

March 26, 2024Episode 7316 min

Episode 73: Digital Security

Security basics aren't an option, especially in the digital space. Cybercrime is big business, and only growing. This creates bigger challenges for creators to balance personal safety and security against building brands, marketing, and getting to know your community. This week we touch on some of the basics to keep you secure!