Podcasts by The Creative DBA Podcast
The Creative DBA Podcast is a space for creatives doing business as freelancers and solopreneurs who want to learn how to start and sustain their business.
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Out of Office from 2021-08-06T16:20:09
The Creative DBA podcast is on vacation for the month of August. I’m taking some time to rest and prepare for the fall. I can’t wait to be back in September and share with you the new content I’m c...
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It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination from 2021-07-23T11:30:12
Lately, I’ve been thinking about my professional career. It seems so wild that I even became a designer. I originally wanted to be a corporate lawyer and just make a lot of money. Tune in today as ...
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Celebrate Your Wins from 2021-07-09T11:30:13
Over the past weekend, the United States celebrated their Independence Day on July 4th and I celebrated my birthday. I can’t remember the last time I planned anything with a group of people to cele...
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Level Up Now by Raising Your Prices from 2021-06-25T11:25:44
For some reason, I feel really compelled to share today’s topic. I’ve definitely talked about this in the past but today’s episode comes with a sense of urgency. If fact, I don’t want you to overth...
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More Than Ever… It Still Matters from 2021-06-11T11:07:05
The Creative DBA podcast is celebrating its one year anniversary. The first episode aired on June 6, 2020 and it was titled More Than Ever. I recently listened to it again and it gave me chills. In...
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A Change is Going to Come from 2021-05-28T11:00:29
Today, I share with you an announcement that I’ve been thinking about for a while. I also add context behind my decision making. Tune in today to hear about what changes are going to happen with th...
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Schedule a Vacation from 2021-05-21T11:30:09
Today, I’m encouraging everyone to schedule their own vacation. I also share some of the reasons why business owners don’t take vacations. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem...
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You Probably Need to Raise Your Prices from 2021-05-07T11:30:21
When it comes to operating a business one of the biggest questions we all have is ‘How much should I charge?’ While I can’t tell you how much you should charge, I can give you an idea of why it’s m...
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Do it Differently from 2021-04-30T11:30:28
Today, I share the importance of doing things differently if we want to have different outcomes. I even share two personal examples of how I’m trying to do things differently with this podcast and ...
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Take One Big Step from 2021-04-23T11:30:38
Today’s episode is going to be a little different because I’m going to just give you the challenge. Usually, I introduce the topic, break it down into smaller talking points, and then end with a fe...
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What if I Don’t Feel Like Doing It from 2021-04-16T11:30:41
Today marks the 40th episode! For this episode, I thought it would be good to talk about our feelings. Operating a business can make you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. Today, I sha...
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Five Questions to Attract the Right Clients from 2021-04-09T11:30:16
Finding the right clients can be a real struggle and it’s not only something we deal with when starting. This is work we’ll continue to do if we want to start, sustain and even grow our businesses....
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Discover Your True Target Market from 2021-04-02T11:30:08
Do you remember in the previous episode, I briefly mentioned that there was a difference between your ideal target audience and your true target audience? Well today, I want to spend some time to d...
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Level Up Now by Checking On Your Business from 2021-03-26T11:30:22
In just a few days, the first quarter of the year is coming to an end. This is actually a really great time for us to check on our businesses. Today, I’m going to share how looking at your cash and...
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Are You Sure You Want To Do This Now from 2021-03-19T11:30:25
Last week I didn’t upload an episode. I had every intention of uploading. Something threw me for a loop and caused me to not record. Today, I’m going to share exactly what happened and the lesson I...
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5 Questions to Your Next Win from 2021-03-05T11:23:50
Wins are something we all want, even if we don’t play sports or consider ourselves an athlete, we all want to win. In this episode, I’m going to share how I use questions to activate my creative bu...
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It Still Matters from 2021-02-26T10:30:07
This week, I have a short but super powerful message to share. No matter where you find yourself on your creative business journey, it’s important to always know the work you’re doing still matters...
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Level Up Now: with Quick Ways to Get Clients or Customers from 2021-02-19T11:22:05
These are definitely some unprecedented times we’re living in. While the world seems to be constantly changing one thing that stays the same is the need to sustain our businesses. In this episode, ...
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Bounce Back From Rejection from 2021-02-12T11:30:44
We all go through some form of rejection. Rejection itself is hard but rejection as a creative can be really hard because it feels like our work is being rejected. Tune in today to learn how you ca...
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You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup from 2021-02-05T11:30:21
The podcast is officially back! I ended up taking a much longer break than expected. In this episode, I share how burnout affected a large part of my life. I also share three tips I learned that is...
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It’s Time to Take a Break from 2020-12-19T01:39:29
The new year is approaching and like most business owners you’re probably thinking about your goals for next year. I have a suggestion of something to do before you get too deep in setting your goa...
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Level Up Now by Getting Back on Track from 2020-12-11T11:30:19
It’s time for another Level Up Now episode! The goal, of this episode, isn’t to make you feel pressured into finishing the year strong. However, you might’ve recently slowed down more than you expe...
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How to Use Gratitude to Grow Your Business from 2020-12-09T23:54
Does the holiday season bring you an extra level of financial stress? If so, this episode is for you. I want to share with you four tangible ways gratitude can help you grow your business.
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A Quick Update from 2020-12-04T13:00:13
Today, I’m giving you a quick update about the podcast, and sharing my updated thought around done is better than perfect.
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What Will You Create (for yourself) Today from 2020-11-20T12:15:31
How often do you create for yourself from a sense of freedom and without expectations? In this episode, I share why it’s absolutely crucial that creatives always remember to create for themselves. ...
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Three Tips to Help You as a Freelancer from 2020-11-14T00:43:52
Earlier this week I was invited by the AIGA Austin Community College Student Group to speak on their panel about freelancing. In this episode, I share three main tips that we talked about during th...
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Money, Fear, and Freedom from 2020-11-06T12:15:56
This week, I share a resource that completely changed my life. It helped me to drastically shift my mindset around money. This episode is for you if you’re struggling with your finances, are wantin...
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Sometimes You Just Don’t Feel Like It from 2020-10-30T12:00:48
This week, I didn’t record the scripted and scheduled episode. I decided to talk about how I’m feeling right now. Tune in as I share my current experience and what I’m using to get out of “not feel...
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The Truth About Rejection from 2020-10-23T07:27:32
The topic for this episode comes from a fellow freelancer who wanted to know how do you stay motivated after rejection. I thought this was a great topic because we all go through rejection. Tune in...
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The Cost of Building a Business from 2020-10-17T00:06:24
Wow, we’ve officially hit our 20th full-length episode! Thank you for all of your support. This week I explore a question people ask me all the time. “What does it take to start or grow my business...
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Level Up Now by Working Your Way Backwards from 2020-10-09T01:00:04
In this episode, I share a technique I’ve been using for years with my clients and my life. I share with you how “working your way backwards” can help you create a plan to stay consistent and inten...
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It’s Time to Get Some Help from 2020-10-02T05:45:32
Tune in as I share some deep insight that came up after having a tough conversation. I recently realized that my struggle with disappointment has kept me from seeking the help that I need. Follow ...
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It’s A Lot Right Now from 2020-09-25T06:14:51
This is an unscripted, unscheduled episode where I share what some of us have been realizing for a long time… It’s a lot right now! Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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The Truth About Time Management from 2020-09-18T13:50:06
Time management used to be a real struggle for me. Sure I would meet the deadline but sometimes it would cost me staying up all night. It wasn’t until I took the time to understand what was really ...
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The Number One Myth About Motivation from 2020-09-11T07:09:43
This week, I want to explore the concept of motivation. What is motivation and why what we believe about it is not true at all? Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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Level Up Now with Testimonials from 2020-09-04T01:03:40
I want to introduce a new segment called Level Up Now. In these segments, I’m going share with you quick tips that you can implement right away, without a lot of planning, that’ll add lots of value...
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When it Comes to Pricing, You Have to Do The Math from 2020-08-28T07:06:24
This week, I tackle one of the biggest questions that business owners have, “How much should I charge?” I share the formula that literally shifted my outlook and helped me restructure my business f...
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Focus on Feedback from 2020-08-21T07:05:02
Feedback is one of the most important resources for your business. Today, I want to share with you how you can use feedback to improve your business and why it’s important. Follow at instagram.com/...
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5 Tips to Help Your Business Thrive During a Pandemic from 2020-08-14T07:16:18
No one could’ve predicted the events that would happen in 2020 but here we are. In this episode, I share the five things I’m doing to help my business not only grow but thrive during this season. F...
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Consistency is Your Currency from 2020-08-07T08:18:11
This week, I open up about a personal struggle that I’m still working to overcome. I also share what some of the biggest content creators taught me about money and success. Follow at instagram.com/...
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Look at Your Business from 2020-07-31T11:00:01
When was the last time you looked at your business? This episode will explain the benefits of doing your own brand audit and how to do it so you can finish the year strong. Follow at instagram.com/...
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Your Thoughts Matter from 2020-07-24T07:00:05
After taking a poll, 91% of the people said they wanted to hear an episode about mindset. I was excited because I love talking about all things related to mindset. Tune in as I share why “Your Thou...
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I Wish I Would Have Known – Part 6: My Financial Goals from 2020-07-17T08:30:53
This is the last episode in the “I Wish I Would Have Known” series and you know I saved the best for last. This week, we’re talking about setting SMART financial goals. Get ready to dream, visualiz...
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I Wish I Would Have Known – Part 5: I Need a Better System from 2020-07-10T08:15:59
Real talk! This episode almost didn’t launch on time. Tune in as I share the importance of having systems in place for your business and what it looks like if you don’t. Follow at instagram.com/cre...
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I Wish I Would Have Known – Part 4: The Emotions of Running a Business from 2020-07-03T07:16:55
This week, I share the emotional roller coaster of owning a business. I’ve been through extreme highs and lows. Beware, this episode will cause deep reflection. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba....
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I Wish I Would Have Known – Part 3: Networking is Not an Option from 2020-06-26T13:44:30
The series “I Wish I Would Have Known” continues with a topic that seems obvious yet many of us don’t do it OR we don’t know how to do it. Tune in to this episode as I share my journey in networkin...
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I Wish I Would Have Known – Part 2: The Type of Business I Was Building from 2020-06-19T07:00:42
This week, I continue the series “I Wish I Would Have Known”. I share how clarifying if you’re a Freelancer, Solopreneur, or Entrepreneur can help you to better understand your business structure a...
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I Wish I Would Have Known – Part 1: I’m the Boss from 2020-06-12T09:39:12
I’ve officially launched a new series titled “I Wish I Would Have Known”. Each week, I’m going to explore a topic that gave me a huge learning lesson as a creative business owner. This episode will...
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More Than Ever from 2020-06-06T22:59:46
This was not supposed to be the next episode. However, with everything happening in black communities, our nation, and the world, I didn’t feel compelled to launch into a series. During this episod...
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Welcome to The Creative DBA Podcast from 2020-05-02T23:26:08
Karie Williams is a career coach, educator, and creative business owner with a passion for helping creatives win at business. Join her as she launches The Creative DBA Podcast. A podcast for creati...
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