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Small Business Growth Community PodcastThe Importance of a Consistent Brand with Steven Picanza of The Creative HustlerAbout This Episode
Steven Picanza is not only a gifted marketing strategist that educates entrepreneurs on the importance of branding but he is also an energetic speaker that is passionate about his work with small business owners.
This training is about building the perfect brand for your business, target audience, and most importantly showing up consistently so people remember you.
Jump in and have a listen. The supporting video, audio, and other resources are available free for SBGC members.
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The Small Business Growth...2024-01-1738 min
The Video Presenter ShowBrand Stories in Motion: Crafting a Memorable Video Narrative I Steven PicanzaAre you crafting a memorable video narrative?Do you want to learn how to craft a video narrative that leaves a lasting impression on your audience?How can you shift your perspective to make your customers the heroes of your brand's narrative?Today, we discuss Brand Stories in Motion: Crafting a Memorable Video Narrative. Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7MOJZ9dk6I.Get the Transcription Here: https://bit.ly/BIGVUPodcast89In the world of branding, storytelling has emerged...2023-10-1843 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast133: New Beginnings for The Creative Hustler team!What's Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa attend SoCal Marketing Club event with Alan and record their final episode! Don't miss it!2019-01-2542 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastNew Beginnings for The Creative Hustler team!What's Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa attend SoCal Marketing Club event with Alan and record their final episode! Don't miss it! [00:00] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:38] live from SoCal Marketing Club event! [1:20] Fifteen months of cross country road trips. [1:49] Big Announcement: We’re Pivoting! [2:54] Steven & Melissa own a consultancy: Latin & Code. [3:48] It’s time for us to pivot more. [4:30] We wanted to talk with others who were traveling, being creative and keeping it organized. [5:03] We’re at the end of our digital nomad journey...2019-01-2542 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastEasy Analytics for Marketers by Marketers with Ali & AnamikaWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re chatting with Ali & Anamika co-founders at Improvado, a data aggregation platform built for marketers, by marketers. [00:00] The Creative Hustler podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:18] What’s up, Creative Hustlers? [00:45] If you’re overwhelmed with your marketing, check out The Agency Guy for strategic advice and support. [01:10] Today we’re chatting with Ali and Anamika. [01:30] Why Ali and Anamika are Creative Hustlers. [02:53] Hustling their way into where they want to be. ...2018-11-0926 minThe Creative Hustler PodcastEasy Analytics for Marketers by Marketers with Ali & AnamikaWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re chatting with Ali & Anamika co-founders at Improvado, a data aggregation platform built for marketers, by marketers.2018-11-0926 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast130: Growth Hacking and Bad Ass Marketers & Founders with Hailey FriedmanWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Hailey Friedman. Hailey is the head of marketing at Improvado, a tool helping marketers collect all their data in one place as well as being the current president of BAMF, a community of 20,000 marketers and founders globally. [00:00] The Creative Hustler podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:17] What’s up, Creative Hustlers. [00:43] This interview episode is sponsored by SEMRush, the all-in-one marketing tool for marketing professionals. Get your 14-day free trial today! [01:00] Today we’re chatt...2018-10-1134 minThe Creative Hustler Podcast130: Growth Hacking and Bad Ass Marketers & Founders with Hailey FriedmanWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Hailey Friedman. Hailey is the head of marketing at Improvado, a tool helping marketers collect all their data in one place as well as being the current president of BAMF, a community of 20,000 marketers and founders globally.2018-10-1134 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastHow you Sell your Creative Services with Blair EnnsWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Blair Enns who is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over. He offers sales training and coaching for creative professionals and shares this wisdom in his two books the Win Without Pitching Manifesto and his most recent work, Pricing Creativity. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by Latin & Code, your interim CMOs. [00:43] This interview is sponsored by The Agency Guy. If you’re not sure what to do with your marketing budget...2018-10-0435 minThe Creative Hustler Podcast130: How you Sell your Creative Services with Blair EnnsWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Blair Enns who is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over. He offers sales training and coaching for creative professionals and shares this wisdom in his two books the Win Without Pitching Manifesto and his most recent work, Pricing Creativity.2018-10-0435 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastBuilding an Online Business Using eCommerce with Anton KraleyWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Anton Kraley, creator at Drop Ship Lifestyle, an online platform giving students the knowledge and tools necessary to create freedom through entrepreneurship by leveraging the power of drop shipping. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:17] What’s up, Creative Hustlers! [00:45] This interview episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. If you’re overwhelmed with your Marketing and SEO, visit The Agency Guy for strategic advice! [01:11] Today we’re taking wit...2018-09-2727 minThe Creative Hustler Podcast129: Building an Online Business Using eCommerce with Anton KraleyWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Anton Kraley, creator at Drop Ship Lifestyle, an online platform giving students the knowledge and tools necessary to create freedom through entrepreneurship by leveraging the power of drop shipping.2018-09-2727 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast128: The Art of Integrating Experiences into Physical Spaces with Drew BryantWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re chatting with Drew Bryant, Associate VP of Design at Advent, who's outlook on design isn’t much different from his passion for the first Thursday and Friday of March Madness. Sounds like a page right out my personal manifesto. [00:00] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This interview episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. If you need help understanding, improving or implementing your marketing and SEO strategies, check out their website! [01:07] Today we’re chatting with Drew Bryant [01:30] 30 seconds or less about why D...2018-09-2027 minThe Creative Hustler Podcast128: The Art of Integrating Experiences into Physical Spaces with Drew BryantWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re chatting with Drew Bryant, Associate VP of Design at Advent, who's outlook on design isn’t much different from his passion for the first Thursday and Friday of March Madness. Sounds like a page right out my personal manifesto.2018-09-2027 min
Clarity from Complexity on Trailblazer FM™ with Lee Matthew JacksonAgency Life Series - Steven Picanza – Latin & Code - S21-E08Meet Steven Picanza from Latin & Code. Taking a philosophical and academic approach to branding, they help companies align their core values with their day-to-day marketing actions to increase their revenue and customer loyalty.
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The Creative Hustler PodcastHow to Stay Relevant No Matter Your Age with Chip ConleyWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re talking with Chip Conley, Bestselling author, and hospitality entrepreneur. After selling his company in 2010, he joined Airbnb, and as head of Global Hospitality and Strategy and since, has helped turn it into the world's largest hospitality brand. His latest book, Wisdom & Work explores the idea of writing your next chapter as you embark on the 2nd half of your life. [00:00] The Creative Hustler podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:17] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This interview episode...2018-09-0638 minThe Creative Hustler Podcast127: How to Stay Relevant No Matter Your Age with Chip ConleyWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re talking with Chip Conley, Bestselling author, and hospitality entrepreneur. After selling his company in 2010, he joined Airbnb, and as head of Global Hospitality and Strategy and since, has helped turn it into the world's largest hospitality brand. His latest book, Wisdom & Work explores the idea of writing your next chapter as you embark on the 2nd half of your life.2018-09-0638 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastAV Online and Offline with Alesia HendleyWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, we’re chatting with Alesia Hendley, or as she is known around the world -- The Smooth Factor. She’s an AV technologist, blogger, and podcast host who has burst onto the scene over the past few years and let me tell you … this interview is a long time coming. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:18] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. If you’re an overwhelmed business owner or marketing dire...2018-08-2131 minThe Creative Hustler Podcast126: AV Online and Offline with Alesia HendleyWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here.Today, we’re chatting with Alesia Hendley, or as she is known around the world -- The Smooth Factor. She’s an AV technologist, blogger, and podcast host who has burst onto the scene over the past few years and let me tell you … this interview is a long time coming.2018-08-2131 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastDisconnect to Connect at The Fireside Conference, An Invite Only Event with Daniel Levine & Steven PulverWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, we’re talking with Daniel Levine & Steven Pulver from The Fireside Conference, which is an all-inclusive, immersive, off-the-grid and off-the-record retreat featuring the brightest minds in business, the startup world, investors and media communities. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:42] This interview episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Don’t get overwhelmed, check out TAG. [01:09] Today, we’re chatting with Daniel Levine and Steven Pulver, creators of The Fireside Conference. [01:32] Why Daniel and Steven a...2018-08-1639 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastLIVE Event: Optimize Your Website For Mobile Like A Boss!The Creative Hustler Live episode featuring SoCal Marketing Club. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your Interim CMOs - Latin & Code. [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:47] Live from HOLONIS Studios, it’s the SoCal Marketing Club July Event! [00:55] Great interviews coming up, plus John Bertino! [01:23] We’re back with Marcela De Vivo from SEMRush. [01:30] Marcela’s last name means “Of Life” [02:00] What Marcela is excited about for mobile and tonight’s panel. [02:55] How you search for things on your phone is different then your comp...2018-08-0954 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastTaxes, Accounting, & Financial Planning Made Specifically for Designers with Peter LangWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from sunny San Diego, I’m talking with Peter Lang, the designers CPA. He’s on a mission to help designers and creatives make smarter financial decisions so they can focus on what they do best…. Being creative! [00:00] The Creative Hustler Podcast is brought to you by your Interium CMOs, Latin & Code! [00:17] What’s up Creative Hustlers? [00:43] This interview is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Do you need some strategic marketing advice? Head over to The Agency Guy! [01:12] Today we’re talking with Peter Lang!2018-07-2620 minThe Creative Hustler Podcast123: Taxes, Accounting, & Financial Planning Made Specifically for Designers with Peter LangWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from sunny San Diego, I’m talking with Peter Lang, the designers CPA. He’s on a mission to help designers and creatives make smarter financial decisions so they can focus on what they do best…. Being creative!2018-07-2620 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastUsing HubSpot and Ways to Grow with Barrett KingWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Barrett King, a senior growth consultant at HubSpot, and a great friend and supporter of The Creative Hustler podcast [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your Interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:20] What’s up Creative Hustler! [00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Get some strategic direction on YOUR marketing budget! [01:22] What’s up Barrett, and why he’s a Creative Hustler. [02:48] Barrett has a digital design degree from Full Sail University...2018-07-1939 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWork and Travel with FlexPat with Arthur NobleWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Arthur Noble of FlexPat. He’s visited over 30 countries, and has been on a mission to design the job of his dreams by creating an amazing community of experience driven ‘digital nomads’ who live and work together in a different exotic location every month. [00:00] This episode is made possible by your interum CMOs at Latin & Code. [00:20] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:42] This episode is sponsored by The Agency Guy. Check them out! [01:38] Who Arthur is...2018-07-1037 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastTake the Headache Out of Design with Varun & Rahul AggarwalWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from about 9000 ft in elevation in the Colorado Rockies, we’re talking with Varun & Rahul Aggarwal, Founders of Design Hill, a complete graphic design solution for small business owners looking to take the headache out of sourcing and dealing with designers. [00:00] This podcast is brought to you by your interium CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:41] This episode is sponsored by SEMRush! Don’t forget to get your 14 day free trial! [01:24] More about Varun & Rahul, and what makes them Creative...2018-07-0325 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastOld Online Model versus the New Online Model with Doberman DanWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from 9000ft in elevation in the Colorado Rockies, we’re talking with Doberman Dan -- The Renegade Entrepreneur. He’s an A-list copywriter, 3 time best selling author as well as being a musician and composer. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interum CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:45] This episode is sponsored by SEMRush! Don’t forget to get your 14 day free trial! [01:19] More about Dan and why he’s a Creative Hustler. [03:15] Dan’s value proposition an...2018-06-2645 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastImprove Your Side-Business with Tracey MinutoloWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from Brooklyn New York, we’re talking with Tracey Minutolo, a side hustle coach helping to take you from sideline to prime time through her free online community for motivated side hustlers who are ready to get serious and make 2018 their best year ever. [00:00] The Creative Hustler Podcast is brought to you by your interum CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers? [00:43] This interview episode is sponsored by SEMRush. Get a 14-day free trial on US! [01:20] Who Tracey is and why she’s a Crea...2018-06-2229 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastFacebook Ads and Strategy with Monica LouieWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from about 9000 ft in elevation in the Colorado Rockies, we’re talking with Monica Louie, a facebook ads coach and strategist who helps ambitious online entrepreneurs grow their impact and profits with the power of facebook ads. [00:00] This episode is brought to you by your interum CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:45] This episode is sponsored by SEMRush! Don’t forget to get your 14 day free trial! [01:19] What’s up Monica, tell us about yourself, and why you’re a creative...2018-06-1930 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastReach more people with Podcasts with Jonathan RiveraWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Jonathan Rivera, the self-proclaimed King of Podcasting. Like Melissa and I, he works with his wife, travels extensively, and is into building a sustainable lifestyle for him and his family. [00:00] This Episode is brought to you by Latin & Code, your interim CMOs. [00:15] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:40] This interview episode is sponsored by SEMRush. Check it out and get your free 14 Day Free Trial! [01:05] Today we’re talking to Jonathan Rivera (JR), the self-proc...2018-06-1441 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast115: Understanding The Creative Curve with Allen GannettWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Allen Gannett, CEO and Founder of TrackMaven, a marketing analytics service helping marketers prove ROI and improve results. He has also been on the “30 Under 30” lists for both Inc. and Forbes. He is a contributor for FastCompany.com and has an upcoming book The Creative Curve, on the disciplined pursuit of creativity. [00:00] The Creative Hustler podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:16] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:45] This interview is sponsored by SEMRush. Ch...2018-06-1227 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastEmpowered Women in Digital LIVE at SoCal Marketing Club[Live] In today’s episode, The Creative Hustler covers the Empowered Women in Digital event. [00:34] What’s up Creative Hustlers! Live from the Empowered Women in Digital event! [00:40] Melissa is moderating the panel, and is very excited! [01:00] The event is happening on International Women’s Day [01:23] On the panel tonight, Michelle Weinstein, the Pitch Queen [01:49] Also, Mariesa Freedman, the Executive Cat Herder. [02:28] Mia Davis, who hasn’t been on the podcast, but she’s been an influencer for awhile. [03:07] Mia transformed her business, and went through a...2018-06-071h 02
The Creative Hustler Podcast113: As An Entrepreneur Be Clear On Your WHY[Interview] What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from Brooklyn New York, we’re talking with Wendy Kim, an entrepreneur, blogger, public speaker and business coach. [00:00] The Creative Hustler is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code! [00:43] Today’s episode is sponsored by SEMRush! Check out and get a free trial at TheCreativeHustler.com/SEMRush [01:07] What’s up Creative Hustlers, today we’re talking to Wendy Kim! [01:12] What’s up Wendy! Tell us about yourself, and what makes YOU a Creative Hustler! [01:25] When Wendy thinks of a hustler...2018-06-0542 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast112: Podcasting is THE WAY to Deliver Content with Corey MossWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from sunny San Diego, we’re talking with Corey Moss, an AV writer and media professional as well as the host and producer of multiple podcasts including The AV Life, The Collaboration Factor, and Convergent Tech Talk. [00:00] The Creative Hustler Podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs, Latin & Code. [00:40] This interview episode is brought to you by SEMRush. Get your 14 day free trial now! [01:01] What’s up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here! [01:30] Why Corey is a creative hustler. [03:10] Corey & his friend...2018-05-3136 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastBest-Selling Authors and Pinterest Ads with Laura Petersen[Interview] What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from an unfortunately rainy Las Vegas, we’re talking with Laura Petersen, AKA the: Laptop Laura… She’s a math and psychology teacher turned persuasive writing expert, podcaster, speaker, course creator and an Amazon best-selling book launch strategist. Wow! [00:00] The Creative Hustler Podcast is brought to you by your interim CMOs - Latin & Code! [00:44] This episode is sponsored by SEMRush, your all in one tool for marketing professionals! Check it out and get a free trial! [1:00] What’s up, Creative Hustlers! Today we’re chatting...2018-05-2437 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastSaying NO in BusinessSaying NO in business! Have you ever heard this question before… “Do you have time for me to pick your brain for 1 hour?” Yes, if you join my mastermind Yes, if you want to buy a weekly consulting package Or... NO! Because if we give everyone 1 hour of our time, half our week would be gone. Time is valuable and we have to know when to say no! This podcast is based on this week’s blog “Saying NO as a Creative & Entrepreneur” [1:20] Setting expectations and boundaries [1:43...2018-05-1812 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastHow to Survive a Pivot in Your BusinessWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here for another BONUS 3oz or Less episode. You know what Melissa, I think from here we’re just going to start calling these “bonus” episodes than 3oz or less. So much easier to say and remember. Plus it’s straight to the point. Information also provided by Steve Blank’s blog, “Do Pivots Matter?’ [1:46] What is a pivot? Steven Blank from steveblank.com describes it as “A pivot is a substantive change to one or more of the 9 business model canvas components.” [2:20] A reactive pivot versus a proactive pivot [2:36] React...2018-04-2013 min
Start Fierce Business Podcast - ArchivesThe Importance of Being Teachable with Steven PicanzaIn 2011 entrepreneur Steven Picanza’s world crumbled within a 6-month timeframe. He had a huge decision to make - does he allow what happened to be a defining moment or does he use it as a motivational tool? He chose the latter and leveraged it as fuel to rebuild parts of his business and make better life decisions. In this episode, we talk about allowing yourself to be teachable by dropping your ego. We discuss struggles business owners face. He also shares his story of selling his agency in 2012.
Show notes: https://startfiercebusiness.com/archive/importance-being-teachable-steven-picanza/2018-04-1615 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastHow to Leverage Video & SEO with the Creative Hustler Team!Today on The Creative Hustler, Steven, Melissa and Alan recap Tuesday’s interview with Paige Wilhide. Paige is the founder of Paige Media, a video agency specifically for building personal brands. [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [01:06] Steven & Melissa went to visit Alan! [02:02] Shout out to Nicole Lilioa, she introduced us to Paige. [03:20] Shout out to WeWork! [03:55] Paige is an old soul. [05:25] Video is about consistency. [06:30] Paige Media has a video strategy package and other services on her site. [07:12] Don’t just do a video...2018-04-1221 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastVideo Marketing is Where it’s At with Paige WilhideWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from sunny San Diego, New York, we’re talking with Paige Wilhide, founder of Paige Media, a video agency specifically for building personal brands. And you know that’s right up our alley. [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:53] Who Paige is, and how she’s a Creative Hustler! [01:55] Paige doesn’t give up, and she has fun in her work. [02:50] How Paige got started with Paige Media! [05:00] Paige was big in Japan! [06:25] How Paige stands out in an oversaturate...2018-04-1030 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast106: Sometimes Intuition Trumps Data... Here's Why!Today from Las Vegas, Steven, Melissa, and Alan recap Tuesday’s interview with Mira Zaki. Mira is a Seattle born, Manhattan-based photographer on a mission to empower women through transformative photoshoots. [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:50] Mira Zaki’s episode released Tuesday. [01:17] She’s a photographer who approaches her work with intuition. [01:30] Intuition and empathy are involved in everything. [02:30] Intuition trumps data. [03:20] We all numbers, but it’s not human to just use data. [04:00] Data is like the lumber, and intuition is like the Archite...2018-04-0521 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastCreative Healing Through Photography with Mira ZakiWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven here. Today, from wet & cold Boston, I’m talking with Mira Zaki. She’s a Seattle born, Manhattan based photographer on a mission to empower women through transformative photoshoots. [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:44] Ciao Mira, ready to get hustling? [00:57] Mira is in Southern CA right now. [01:38] A little bit about Mira and what makes her a Creative Hustler! [02:40] The idea of healing through photography. [03:00] Mira is an empath and intuitive, and it comes into her photography. [04:25] We make o...2018-04-0326 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWhy SEMrush For Your Digital Marketing Needs?In today’s episode, Steven, Melissa, and Alan recap Tuesday’s interview with Ashley Ward. Ashley is an international corporate speaker for SEMrush, and dropped a whole lot of knowledge on Tuesday's episode, and as an added bonus, don’t forget to Try a free 14-day SEMrush Trial HERE! [00:32] What’s up Creative Hustlers! From Las Vegas, it’s Steven, Melissa, and Alan! [00:50] There are slot machines everywhere in Vegas. Everywhere. [01:55] Ashley Ward has been coming in conversations a lot. [02:17] Callback to the Alan and Josh Roush’s Creative Hustler Takeover, where we met...2018-03-2919 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastThe Most Powerful Online Marketing Tool with Ashley WardWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from Brooklyn New York, we’re talking with Ashley Ward, an international corporate speaker for SEMrush , an all-in-one marketing toolkit for digital marketing professionals. **side note Try a free 14-day SEMrush Trial HERE!** [00:30] What’s up, Creative Hustlers? [00:35] Today we’re talking to Ashley Ward! [00:53] What makes Ashley a Creative Hustler! [01:09] She started from the bottom, and now she’s here! [02:05] What does a international corporate speaker actually do? [03:00] Ashley does a lot of demos on SEMrush, a...2018-03-2737 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastThe Creative Hustler team recaps Tuesday's interview with Kate Erickson!In today’s episode, Steven, Melissa, and Alan recap Tuesday’s episode with Kate Erickson from the Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast. She’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs create freedom in their business and life through developing systems and processes to help them scale and grow their businesses. [00:29] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [01:17] We’re recapping Kate Erickson’s episode. [01:40] Kate is so genuine, and Melissa met her last year at Social Media Marketing World. [02:18] Kate is the backend process queen. [02:36] It’s hard to keep genuine in the entreprene...2018-03-2221 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastThe Creative Hustler interviews Kate EricksonWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from the great city of Philadelphia, we’re talking with Kate Erickson from the Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast. She’s on a mission to help entrepreneurs create freedom in their business and life through developing systems and processes to help them scale and grow their businesses. [00:32] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:49] What makes Kate a Creative Hustler! [01:55] Listen to Kate’s Take podcast! [02:15] Creativity means you can do what you love and make money doing it. [03:11] How Kate makes it work with...2018-03-2028 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastThe Creative Hustler discusses 5 Ways to Marketing your Non-profit OrganizationWhat’s up, creative hustlers! Steven here from Impact Hub, Siracusa with another bonus episode! Today I’m talking about 5 ways to marketing your non profit organization [00:31] What’s up Creative Hustlers! Steven here! Talking about 5 Ways to Market your non-profit organization! [00:55] in 2009, Steven started a non-profit called SDEAG - The San Diego Entertainment & Arts guild [01:25] It’s all about bringing together the entertainment industries in San Diego. [02:00] Steven is working on San Diego Jazz Compilation. [02:15] Most non-profits don’t have a budget, or even a marketing person. [02:31...2018-03-0610 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWhat legacy are you leaving behind?[00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [01:20] It’s chilly in Brooklyn. [02:02] Today we’re recapping Michelle’s interview. [02:15] Michelle is on the panel for Empowered Women in Digital on March 8th in San Diego. [02:55] Michelle is the Pitch Queen. She’s all about sales and strategy! [03:30] Selling without being sleazy is so important. [03:50] Used car salesman are the definition of sleazy. [05:07] Empowered Women in Digital, March 8th, 6-9pm at the Loading Dock in Little Italy, San Diego! [05:45] Michelle was actually on Shark tank season 4!2018-03-0226 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastHow To Sell Without Being SleazyWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa here. Today, from an enthusiastic Philadelphia, we’re talking with Michelle Weinstein. She’s on a mission to utilize her superpower to help entrepreneurs close any deal, sell more products or services, value your worth, overcome any objection thrown at you, and turn a “NO” into a “YES” so you can serve more people and make a bigger impact in the world. [00:29] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:55] What’s Up, Michelle, ready to get hustling? [01:08] What makes Michelle a creative hustler! [01:50] Every day you have to sel...2018-02-2743 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastTop 3 Branding Tips for On-Point Marketing!For today’s 3oz or Less, Steven discusses the biggest mistake brands make in their communication strategy, and his top 3 tips for on-point branding. [00:32] What’s up Creative Hustlers, Steven here! [00;55] Today’s topic is branding tips! [01:38] First mistake: Not developing their personas. [02:09] You need to get deeper into this. What makes them click. [02:30] You need to talk to your customer! [03:15] If you think you know your clients, you don’t. Dig deeper! [04:06] You want to keep branding in your customer’s minds. [04:5...2018-02-2210 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast21 Ways to Boost Creativity!For today’s 3oz or Less, Steven discusses the infographic from Daisy @ CustomWriting.org and dives into 21 Ways to Increase Creativity! [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:45] Today we’re getting 21 tips for being more creative! [01:08] Before anything, there’s a thought and a spark! [01:37] Finding our own path to creativity [01:50] #1: Obsess! [02:34] Creative people require solitude to generate new ideas [03:16] #2: Make Experiments and Prototypes! [04:00] #3: Identify our energy killers! [04:30] Stay in the state of optimal flow. [04:47] #4: Relax and take a break.2018-02-2021 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastHustle beats talent, when talent doesn’t hustle!What’s up Creative Hustlers! Today, Steve, Melissa & Alan recap Tuesday’s interview with Brian Lischer, CEO & Founder of Ignyte Branding. [00:32] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:52] Steven & Melissa have talked to Alan in SO many different places. [01:34] Today we’re recapping Brian Lischer, from Ignyte Branding. [02:00] We actually interviewed Brian back in September at the live event. [02:30] The interview dived into Brian’s process in creating brands, and so much more. [03:15] Brian has over 10 years in the agency life. [03:30] Steven makes bromances over branding.2018-02-1525 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastBringing Psychology into Branding with Brian LischerWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Today Steven, from Impact Hub Siracusa Sicily, is talking with Brian Lisher, CEO and Chief Brand Strategist with Ignyte, a badass branding firm out of San Diego, CA. [01:04] What’s up Brian, ready to get hustling? [01:19] Why Brian is a Creative Hustler, and more about Ignyte. [02:25] How Brian manages converging sociology and psychology into Ignyte. [04:37] Brian wanted to fix the brand, instead of promoting the brand. [05:40] Even Alan has a psychology degree. The greatest marketers are psychologists. [07:00] Started with a social media cons...2018-02-1441 min
Revelations with Cole JohnsonEPI 017 | Steven PicanzaCEO of The Creative Hustler, and podcast host of the same name, Steven Picanza, reveals himself! He talks about being an East Coast guy while living on the West Coast, travelling and living an unconventional life. He also reveals:The overall purpose of The Creative HustlerGrowing up in Long Island, but graduating high school in CaliforniaWhy he doesn't wait for tomorrow in living lifeThe joys (and pains) of a Yankee fan being married to a Red Sox fanYou can follow Steven on the following social media platforms:...2018-01-3059 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastUsing Quizzes in Online MarketingToday, Steven, Melissa & Alan recap Tuesday’s interview with Josh Haynam, the Co-founder of Interact Quiz Builder. [00:33] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:54] We’re in the Creative Hustler World Studio! [01:22] Going forward, Steven may be doing more interviews solo! [02:08] Now we’re doing recaps digitally, instead of in person! [02:44] A little about Josh Haynam. [03:28] Coding is like a learning a language. [04:25] What should we name our Consulting business? [04:56] Boston Latin is one of the oldest in the country. [05:23] Josh was 19 an...2018-01-1926 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastThe Importance of Transparency & Morals in EntrepreneurshipWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Today Steven is interviewing Josh Haynam, co-founder of Interact Quiz Builder, an influencer marketing tool used by more than 30,000 businesses and in his words… He’s probably seen more quizzes than any other human being on earth right now. [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:50] What’s up, Josh? Ready to get hustling? [01:15] What makes Josh a Creative Hustler. [02:00] Building and tinkering uses new parts of our brain. [03:10] Pushing the boundaries is exciting. [03:30] How Interact Quiz Builder got started and where it is now.2018-01-1633 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWhat Having Multiple Jobs Can Teach UsToday, Steven, Melissa and Alan recap Sam Alvarez's interview and discuss what having multiple jobs can teach us! [00:32] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:50] Steven & Melissa are still in Sicily! [01:34] Creative Hustler returns to U.S mid-February! [01:40] Today’s recap is Sam Alvarez! [02:15] She’s had 63 jobs, and speaks 8 languages. [03:25] Jobs not professions. [04:05] Sam is a polyglot. [04:22] Sam speaks English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and many more we don’t know. [05:00] Alan speaks one language, Melissa speaks one language, and Steven speaks 1.5. [05:50...2018-01-1131 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastHow Traveling and Speaking 8 Languages Can Impact Your Life with Samantha AlvarezWhat’s up Creative Hustlers! Today, Steven & Melissa interview Samantha Alvarez, the Creative Hustler who is trying to help people achieve stable income while becoming their best self! [00:29] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:32] Today we’re interviewing Samantha Alvarez. [01:03] Ready to get hustling, Samantha? [01:29] What makes Samantha a Creative Hustler! [02:03] Samantha loves trying out new things. [02:43] Samantha has had 63 different jobs, and speaks 8 languages. [04:00] Samantha learned portuguese in 6 weeks. [04:45] Samantha’s advice to someone learning a new language. [05:16] Make it emotio...2018-01-0935 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastLive at Impact HUB Siracusa with Salvo FallicaToday on The Creative Hustler, Steven & Melissa interview Salvo Fallica from Impact HUB Siracusa. [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers? [01:00] Shout out to the other Christmas episode! [01:25] Some interviews with members of Impact Hub Siracusa! [02:25] Shout out to some December birthdays! Happy Birthday Bill and Alicia. [03:40] Back with Salvo Fallica, director at Impact Hub. [04:10] Quick rundown of what Salvo does at Impact Hub! [05:05] How do you make your creativity functional and make money off of it? [05:20] Impact Hub works as strategy consultants with small en...2018-01-0420 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastSCMC End of the Year Bonanza :: Creative Hustler Takeover w/ Alan & JoshWhat’s up, Creative Hustlers! Today’s podcast is brought to you by Alan, along with Josh Roush at SoCal Marketing Club’s End of Year Bonanza with Seer Interactive and Skrewball! Check out some of the great guests, and big happenings while Steven & Melissa are in Sicily! [00:34] What’s up Creative Hustlers! It’s a takeover! [00:50] It’s Alan Bush and Josh Roush from Movetic! [01:00] What’s the event about? What’s IDEA 1? [01:27] Everyone here is so interconnected. [01:51] This event is hosted by John Bertino, favorite of the Creative H...2017-12-301h 17
The Creative Hustler PodcastIntro To Season 2: Advice for the Challenging Times: Be Adaptive!There’s a switch up here - Alan interviews Steven and Melissa on the latest happenings as they’ve been traveling through Europe for the past few months. Take a listen to the ups, downs, breakthroughs, and inspiration coming in 2018! [00:32] What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven, Melissa and Alan here. [02:06] Switching it up, Alan will be interviewing Steven & Melissa! [03:18] The most eye opening experience of the past 2 months since leaving San Diego! [03:36] Steven & Melissa discuss their travels thus far. [04:00] First, OpenEye Global Summit in Pitts...2017-12-151h 02
The Creative Hustler PodcastSeason One Recap & Finale with John Bertino![Interview] Steven, Melissa, Alan and John Bertino do a catch up interview about the Creative Hustler season one! [00:30] What’s up, Creative Hustlers! [00:55] Joining us today is the more than famous, John Bertion. [01:27] Steven & Melissa are going on a journey to Germany, and other places. [01:50] Melissa & Steve will be listening to Journey, while on a journey to Germany. [02:37] John Bertino was the FIRST Creative Hustler guest, almost 14 months ago! [02:40] What’s been going on with John since Episode 2! [03:20] John’s got a SoCal Marketing Club event...2017-11-1748 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastLive at the SoCal Marketing Club: eCommerce like a Badass![Live] LIVE episode from SoCal Marketing Club: How to Scale Your E-Commerce Business Like a Badass With John Bertino, Alan Bush, Steven Picanza, and Melissa Rautenberg! We’re having a blast! [00:30] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [01:00] Biggie isn’t overrated… [01:13] Live at the Loading Dock in Little Italy, in SoCal. [01:30] This is John’s first event on his own! [02:35] Got to chat with Josh Fechter! [02:40] You need to join Josh’s Facebook group! [03:30] Here’s the Interview with Josh Fechter! [04:00] So what is Growth...2017-11-0927 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWe’re leveling up..to Season 2![00:30] What’s up, Creative Hustlers! [00:40] Up next, virtual studio! [01:17] The last episode in the Creative Hustler studio. [01:35] The Creative Hustler is a part of the mile high club. [02:13] This episode is a recap of the past year and a look ahead. [02:50] Melissa needed to start a podcast ASAP. [03:40] What is meta? Is it metro? [04:40] Shout out to Lee Jackson! [05:25] Check out WP Innovators on Facebook! [06:05] Lee Jackson had to buy a new suit, and dress shoes are hard to pack. ...2017-10-1926 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastNot Everyone is Ready for Action[Recap] Steven, Alan & Melissa recap Tuesday’s episode featuring Maresa Friedman. Maresa, or as she is known to many The Executive Cat Herder, is a high energy, higher impact business consultant focused on giving companies, (and entrepreneurs) the tools they need to reach goals they didn't even consider to be attainable. [00:30] What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! [00:55] Today we’re recapping Maresa Friedman. [01:25] Another in-person podcast episode. [02:13] Great security at the Scale Matrix & Launch Center. [03:00] The in-person episode worked out well. [03:16] Maresa is The Executive Cat Herder...2017-10-0540 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastAccountability and Communication with Maresa Friedman[Interview] Steven & Melissa interview Maresa Friedman. Maresa, or as she is known to many The Executive Cat Herder, is a high energy, higher impact business consultant focused on giving companies, (and entrepreneurs) the tools they need to reach goals they didn't even consider to be attainable. [00:48] What’s Up Maresa. Ready to get hustling? [00:58] This interview is done on location at Scale Matrix & Launch Center! [01:29] More about Maresa and her #CreativeHustler ways. [02:00] Done is better than perfect. #AnalysisParalysis [02:50] People with content worse then yours are making money....2017-10-0354 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastColor Theory and Branding[Recap] Steven, Alan and Melissa recap Tuesday’s episode with Thais Lopes. Thais is a creativity and mindset coach who helps women who may be struggling to achieve success by helping them with their mindset, belief systems, and thoughts, as well as finding their inner-creativity. -- [00:00] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:29] Welcome to Thursday! [00:46] Recapping Thais Lopez, our color theory & branding ninja! [01:00] Thais hustled Steven, and put herself in a position to show up! [01:40] Introvert & Extrovert together [02:15] Alan was a shy kid but used creativity to g...2017-09-2128 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastDon’t neglect your Inner Child with Thais Lopes[Interview] What’s Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Thais Lopes. She’s a creativity and mindset coach who helps women who may be struggling to achieve success by helping them with their mindset, beliefs systems and thoughts, as well as finding their inner-creativity. [00:49] What’s Up Thais. Ready to get hustling? [01:28] Why Thais is a #CreativeHustler [02:30] From Creativity & Anxiety to #GirlBoss [03:10] Thais taught for 2 years in the public school system as well.. [03:45] Found a balance between working at a children’s museum an...2017-09-1954 min
Influential EntrepreneursSteven Picanza The Creative HustlerSteven Picanza is an entrepreneur, brand architect, and business strategist with a core purpose centered around connecting people, products, and organizations with their core audience. He is the co-founder of the lifestyle brand for the creative entrepreneur, "The Creative Hustler", as well as co-founder of the brand strategy firm Latin & Code with his wife Melissa. Steven is also a partner with The Agency Guy, a business consultancy referring brands of all sizes to the right marketing firm based on capabilities, culture, and strategy. Steven, being passionate about all things creative, is also an Executive Board member of The San Diego...2017-09-1600 min
Lifestyle Archives -Steven Picanza The Creative HustlerSteven Picanza is an entrepreneur, brand architect, and business strategist with a core purpose centered around connecting people, products, and organizations with their core audience. He is the co-founder of the lifestyle brand for the creative entrepreneur, “The Creative Hustler”, as well as co-founder of the brand strategy firm Latin & Code with his wife Melissa. Steven is also a partner with The Agency Guy, a business consultancy referring brands of all sizes to the right marketing firm based on capabilities, culture, and strategy. Steven, being passionate about all things creative, is also an Executive Board member of The San Dieg...2017-09-1600 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWhy 80% of Podcasts Die within the 1st 10 Episodes[Recap] Steven, Alan and Melissa recap Tuesday’s episode with Tom Schwab. Tom is the founder of Interview Valet, which helps small business owners, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs get featured on leading podcasts… Like ours. [00:38] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [01:00] Today we’re recapping Tom Schwab’s episode, no relation to Charles Schwab! [02:35] All roads lead to John Bertino. [03:00] What is Interview Valet? [04:00] There’s a lot of work to a podcast. 80% die in the first 10 episodes. [04:45] The Creative Hustler is creeping up on 75 episodes! [05:18] Int...2017-09-1430 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastThe Richness in Life is in Relationships with Tom Schwab[Interview] What’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steve & Melissa interview Tom Schwab. Tom is the founder of Interview Valet, which helps small business owners, entrepreneurs, and soloprenuers get featured on leading podcasts… Like ours [00:45] What’s Up Tom. Ready to get hustling? [01:10] Tom is the engineering mind meeting the creativity side as a #CreativeHustler [02:00] Tom doesn’t count the days because he loves what he is doing. [02:50] Tom went from Nuclear Power to Entrepreneurship. [03:57] The moment Tom realized he wanted to make the jump! [04:40] He realized the industry changed...2017-09-1255 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastA Boatload of Secret Plug-Ins[Recap] Steven, Melissa and Alan recap Tuesday’s episode with Patrick Siles. Patrick’s a serial-entrepreneur whose most recent business, vid-alytics, is a video platform that host and streams videos on your website while also collecting powerful analytics for marketers. -- [00:00] What’s up, Creative Hustlers! [00:30] Happy Birthday to Melissa! [01:00] How do you pick your ice cream cone? [01:43] Tuesday was with serial-ass entrepreneur Patrick Siles. [02:00] Patrick came to us from Hawk Mikado. [02:50] The story how Patrick became an entrepreneur. [03:25] Last Minutes Inc....2017-08-3133 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastBeing a Serial Entrepreneur with Patrick StilesWhat’s Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Patrick Stiles. He’s a series-entrepreneur who’s most recent business, vid-alytics, is a video platform that host and streams videos on your website while also collecting powerful analytics for marketers. -- [00:00:33] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [00:00:35] Today’s guest is Patrick Stiles [00:00:47] What's Up Patrick. Ready to get hustling? [00:01:11] Why Patrick is a #CreativeHustler. [00:01:30] In 2008, He was fires twice in a 6 month period! [00:02:00] On June 2nd, he c...2017-08-301h 03
The Creative Hustler PodcastCreating Your Own Jail[Recap] Steven, Alan and Melissa recap Tuesday’s episode with Michael Gebben. Michael hit the reset button after building a wildly successful video company for 7 years. Today, his company Jumpstarters helps creative entrepreneurs get over the same hurdles that he was able to conquer, allowing him to work with top creative hustlers like Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and Richard Branson. [00:28] What’s up #CreativeHustlers? Time for a recap! [01:09] Michael Gebben is a volcano. [01:26] We love energetic as fuck #CreativeHustlers. [02:23] Michael & The Creative Hustler have a similar ideology. [03:19] Micha...2017-08-1824 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastYour Zone of Genius with Michael GebbenWhat’s Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Michael Gebben who hit the reset button after building a wildly successful video company for 7 years. Today, his company Jumpstarters helps creative entrepreneurs get over the same hurdles that he was able to conquer, allowing him to work with top creative hustlers like Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins and Richard Branson. ----- [00:00] You NEED this branding secret! [00:59] What’s Up Gebbs. Ready to get hustling? [02:19] What makes Michael Gebben a #CreativeHustler. [03:25] Michael decided to make m...2017-08-151h 02The Creative Hustler PodcastEntrepreneurs don’t NEED to be morning people[Recap] Steven, Alan and Melissa recap Tuesday’s episode with Mike Goncalves.Mike’s on a mission to teach entrepreneurs how to leverage exercise in order to push past their limiting beliefs, fears, and self doubt in order to achieve and succeed in both health and entrepreneurship. [00:00] You NEED this branding secret! [00:55] What’s up Creative Hustlers! [01:12] Steven is surrounded by Massholes, just like Mike. [02:25] Boston has got an underground entrepreneurship trend. [03:13] Steven & Melissa met Mike at WeWork’s Pat Flynn meetup. [03:55] Pat Flynn went from architecture to affiliates. [04:50] Ocean Beach is the q...2017-08-1024 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastYou are BETTER then you THINK you are with Mike GonclavesWhats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Mike Gonclaves. Mike’s on a mission to teach entrepreneurs how to leverage exercise in order to push past their limiting beliefs, fears, and self doubt in order to achieve and succeed in both health and entrepreneurship. [0:00] The secret to a great brand is right here! [01:13] What’s Up Mike. Ready to get hustling? [01:44] Mike became an entrepreneur because his grandfather was one too! [03:00] Why Mike wanted to be like his grandpa! [03:30] Mike was a poor...2017-08-0846 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastDiving Into Affiliate Marketing[Recap] Steven, Alan & Melissa recap Tuesday’s interview with Nicole Liloia. She’s a business strategist + coach who works with accidental entrepreneurs to help them scale their businesses so that they can move from 1:1 services to an online empire [00:00] Find out the secret to a rock solid brand! [00:57] what's up Creative Hustlers! [01:18] Moment of Truth, creative Hustlers [01:50] Nicole went from Social Work to Accidental Entrepreneurship. [02:17] Social Work requires a Masters to to make a good living. [03:05] The bachelor's degree is now more like a high school diploma. 2017-07-2829 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastAuthentic Affiliates and Masterminds with Nicole LiloiaWhats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Nicole Liloia. She’s a business strategist + coach who works with accidental entrepreneurs to help them scale their businesses so that they can move from 1:1 services to an online empire [00:00] The secret to a rock solid brand! [01:00] Today’s interview is with Nicole Liloia. [01:11] What's Up Nicole. Ready to get hustling? [01:54] Nicole is a former therapist turned accidental entrepreneur and #CreativeHustler [02:34] You have to be a #CreativeHustler to go down the long windy road. ...2017-07-2543 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWhy travel gives you empathy and humility with Zoë Bejörnson[Recap] Steven, Melissa and Alan recap Tuesday’s interview with Zoe Bejörnson. Zoe is the product marketing manager for About.Me -- she’s a world traveler, side hustle evangelist, and a badass global networker who has a love for User Experience. [00:00] Get the secret to a lasting brand! [00:55] What’s up Creative Hustlers? [01:05] Tuesday’s episode featured Zoë Bejörnson. [01:21] Umlauts, or the dots over letters. [01:49] Zoë is a ball of energy. [02:18] Zoë is product marketing manager at about.me [02:52] about.me is an easy t...2017-07-2024 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastA RemoteYear & User Experience with Zoe BejörnsonWhats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Zoe Bejörnson, product marketing manager for About.Me -- she’s a world traveler, side hustle evangelist, and a badass global networker. -- [00:00] Want the secret to a great brand? Click here! [01:53] Why Zoe is a badass #CreativeHustler! [02:23] Zoe just completed a RemoteYear. [02:50] Zoe wants to introduce you to the world of cheese! [03:23] What About.Me is all about! [04:47] Steven has been an About.Me user since 2012. [05:40] Melis...2017-07-1852 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastEntrepreneurship is a Spiritual Journey[RECAP] Auguste Crenshaw. Steven, Alan, and Melissa are recapping Auguste’s interview from this past Tuesday. Auguste Crenshaw is a personal development and business strategist coach who in July is bringing together 30+ thought leaders and badass entrepreneurs (including Steven) for the Real Talk for Business Mastery Virtual Summit. [00:00] Want the secret to great to great branding? Click here! [01:34] Why Auguste rocked Steven & Melissa’s lives! [02:33] Why Zoom is SO much better than Skype. [02:58] Auguste has a BACKDROP! [03:40] Creative Hustler is ready to chromakey this shit! [04:15] More about Augus...2017-07-1331 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastFall in Love with the Process with Auguste CrenshawWhats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Auguste Crenshaw, a personal development, and business strategist coach who in July is bringing together 30+ thought leaders and badass entrepreneurs (including myself) for the Real Talk for Business Mastery Virtual Summit. [01:15] What’s Up Auguste? Ready to get hustling? [01:38] Why Steven & Melissa are excited about this interview! [02:15] Why Auguste is a badass #CreativeHustler [03:20] Auguste is all about Creativity and the Process. [03:45] Falling in love with the process. [04:02] You need to fall...2017-07-1152 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastProductivity Hacks: The Power of Saying NoWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today’s bonus episode is featuring Philip Warren, a strategic consultant and business advisor helping C-Level stakeholders realize their mission and live their vision. Today we’re focusing on saying NO! [03:57] Start saying NO with Confidence. [04:11] Choose the clients that fit YOU best. [04:55] Jealously guard you time! [05:33] Own your personal brand & know thyself. [06:20] Utilize your network & refer another when saying NO! [07:35] Don’t be based on how fast you do your work. [08:50] It takes time to learn...2017-06-2414 minThe Creative Hustler PodcastWe’re all in Someone’s Funnel[Recap] Today Steven, Alan and Melissa recap Hawk Mikado interview. Hawk Mikado is the leading expert in Funnels and Live Launches. He has built over 7 profitable businesses, in the multi-six and seven figures. He’s also the publisher of Funnel Magazine as well as owner and founder of Invert Inc., a leading firm in online to offline marketing and sales systems. [0:00] Want the secret to a killer brand? [00:55] What’s up Creative Hustlers? [01:20] The Badass Hawk Mikado [02:05] Why Hawk is the Funnel Genius [02:36] So, what is a funne...2017-06-2227 minThe Creative Hustler PodcastGet Ready to Hack Some Funnels!Whats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with The Funnel Genius, Hawk Mikado is the leading expert in Funnels and Live Launches. He has built over 7 profitable businesses, in the multi-six and seven figures. He is an entrepreneur, an adventurer, and a family man. He has a very giving heart, dedicating his time to helping leaders show. He’s also the publisher of Funnel Magazine as well as owner and founder of Invert, a leading firm in online to offline marketing and sales systems. [00:00] Curious as to sec...2017-06-2052 minThe Creative Hustler PodcastSecrets to a Killer Brand[Recap] Steven, Melissa and Alan recap Jeremy Goldman's interview. Jeremy Goldman, Founder & CEO of the Firebrand group, a NYC based agency where he’s on a mission to future-proof brands through the application of strategy, design, branding and social media. In his spare time, he’s also an accomplished author, having published two books, a keynote speaker, and a contributor to INC. [00:00] Secret to a killer brand. [00:55] What’s up, Creative Hustlers. [01:30] Why we wish Jeremy was still in town! [01:50] Jeremy’s background [02:04] Key points in “Getting to Like”2017-06-1531 minThe Creative Hustler PodcastFuture Proofing with Jeremy GoldmanWhats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Jeremy Goldman, Founder & CEO of the Firebrand group, a NYC based agency where he’s on a mission to future-proof brands through the application of strategy, design, branding and social media. In his spare time, he’s also an accomplished author, having published two books, a keynote speaker, and a contributor to INC. [00:01] Uplevel your branding [01:22] What's Up Jeremy. Ready to get hustling? [02:16] Why Jeremy loves finding the most Challenging projects. [03:43] Bummer warning: The suckies...2017-06-1350 minThe Creative Hustler PodcastBring Tito's to the Party![Recap] Today Steven, Alan and Melissa recap Travis Bennett interview. Travis is a digital agency owner and founder of Nomad Stack and Studio Digita, one of the web’s top resources for digital nomads and location independent creative hustlers! [0:03] Don’t get hustled by agencies - Check out The Agency Guys! [01:14] S.H.I.T = So Happy It’s Thursday! [01:48] Travis Bennett is NOT related to Tony Bennett [02:00] Travis Bennett should visit San Diego! [02:27] The history of Burma [02:45] Travis started an agency (StudioDigita) and lives as a digita...2017-06-0828 minThe Creative Hustler PodcastThe Importance of Taking Baby StepsWhat’s Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Travis Bennett, He’s a digital agency owner and founder of Nomad Stack, one of the web’s top resources for digital nomads and location independent creative hustlers. [00:10] Don’t get hustled by the Agencies! Check out The Agency Guy! [01:23] What’s Up Travis. Ready to get hustling? [01:35] Why Travis Bennett is a #CreativeHustler, and an avid traveler! [03:04] From Australia, to Thailand, and now in Myanmar! [05:15] A day in the life of thi...2017-06-0648 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast51: How not to recreate your JOB with your Side Hustle!Whats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here. Today we’ll be talking with Laura Pennington, She’s an entrepreneur, content writer, and podcast host, who in 2015, threw out her whole business model and instead of continuing down burnout blvd, she fired half her clients and decided it was time to grow her business on her own terms. [0:00] Don’t get hustled by the agencies [1:27] What's Up Laura. Ready to get hustling? [1:38] Tell us a little bit about yourself and what makes you a #CreativeHustler [2:55] Creativity as a Techn...2017-05-3144 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast50th Episode: So Many Hustlers, So Little Time.We’re pumping up the volume more forward! The 50th episode marks a monumental change of growth and we’re excited about the future and all the changes coming our way. Thank you John Bertino and for being our Guest on this episode with Steven, Melissa, and Alan! Let’s Rock, Creative Hustlers! [1:15] Bet against John Bertino, and welcome back! [1:45] Creative Hustler’s first interview. [3:05] John’s east coast expansion - PHILLY! [4:19] Time to look back at The Creative Hustler’s 50 episodes. [4:58] John Bertino’s Episode: Smooth...2017-05-2052 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastThe Art of Living as an Infopreneur[Recap] Steven, Melissa and Alan recap Bailey Richert’s interview, She’s a business coach for beginning and budding entrepreneurs by helping them launch profitable online enterprises based on their life experiences. She is also the founder of the Infopreneur Summit, happening May 1-4 this year. And I’m especially excited to have Bailey on the show as I am one of the speakers at this years summit. [0:45] Introduction to Tuesday’s episode and Bailey Richert and the Infopreneur Summit overview. [1:00] How virtual events work and the 45 Badass speakers at the Infopreneur Summit.2017-05-0428 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastWhy Every Coach Needs A Coach[RECAP] Steven, Melissa, and Alan recap Jessica Yarborough’s Interview episode “Meet The Mompreneur Building 6-Figure Businesses” Jessica Yarbrough is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and single mother who started her business when she was pregnant with her daughter is giving BUSY MOMS THE TOOLS, TACTICS, AND RESOURCES TO BUILD A 6-FIGURE BUSINESS THEY CAN RUN FROM HOME through her brand The Mompreneur Coach. [1:42] JessicaYarborough.com is a brilliant Mompreneur helping other mamas build businesses from home. [2:36] Shout out to Screw the 9-5 Private Community where Steven meet Jessica. Amazing group to network with. Qualit...2017-04-0726 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastA 4-Hour Prototype Becomes The Road to FreedomWhat's Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven, Melissa & Alan here. Today we’ll be recapping Reilly Sweetland’s interview. Reilly is the Co-Founder of FollowUpThen, he’s an entrepreneur, start-up junkie, and all around creative hustler. And like most success stories, his literally started from his garage where he built his first business. Before we get started, The FollowUpThen and The Creative Hustler teams have a cool announcement! If you haven't heard yet FollowUpThen is giving you 1-month free when you use our special link. CLICK HERE or any other FollowUpThen link on this page and receive 1-month...2017-03-1434 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastBecome Your Own Creative Hustler[RECAP] Peter Cincotti. Steven, Alan, and Melissa are back in the San Diego studio recapping Peter Cincotti’s interview from this past Tuesday. Peter was the youngest jazz musician to reach #1 on the Billboard Jazz Charts and collaborations with Phil Ramone, Harry Connick Jr., and David Foster, Peter is now a free agent looking to get his Creative Hustle back out there to the masses. He’s been working on his latest album "Long Way From Home" for 3 years. He built a studio and moved all his pianos to the Jersey Shore... where he spent the summer’s growi...2017-02-2430 min
The Creative Hustler Podcast6 Countries in 6 MonthsWhat's Up, Creative Hustlers! Steven, Melissa, and Alan here. Today we’ll be Recapping Victor Kung’s interview. Founder of The Remote Lifestyle blog & podcast - he’s on a mission to show Millennials who want to grab life by the balls how they can be successful while creating the lifestyle of their dreams as a digital nomad. BONUS! We celebrate Steven’s 35th birthday on air. Hear us wish and sing Steven a very Happy Birthday at [01:05]. [3:40] What does it mean to define yourself as a millennial? [8:30] Steven’s first obsession w...2017-02-1725 min
The Remote Podcast: Digital Nomad Interviews w/ Remote Workers, Freelancers, Location Independent Entrepreneurs[Publisher account suspended] 016: Why and How "Creatives" Can Make $$$ w/ Steven Picanza[Publisher needs to add a card at awesound.com/payments] Steven Picanza from The Creative Hustler talks about creativity and how you can harness it and make money by asking yourself the right questions.The Remote Podcast is for anyone looking to leave their office jobs in order to join the location independent movement. The podcast features in-depth and unfiltered one-on-one interviews with digital nomads. It gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what a location independent lifestyle is really like. Living a remote lifestyle is a choice...2017-02-0658 min
The Creative Hustler PodcastDropouts & SuccessesWhat’s up, Creative Hustlers!?! In the studio with Steven, Melissa, and Alan today recapping our latest interview with Joseph Kennedy. If you haven’t had a chance to check out Joseph’s episode, we highly recommend it. He is such a romantic. His words are elegant and thought out. At one point he even brought tears to Melissa’s eyes sharing his vision for life and the beauty his finds within it. Joseph is the Founder of Content Pathway, the UK’s first and only environmental copywriting agency. He’s a digital nomad, world traveler, con...2017-02-0338 min