The Creative DBA Podcast: Recent Episodes
Karie Williams
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.
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 creating.
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 I share why it’s important to focus more on the journey instead of the destination. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music … Continue reading It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination →
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 celebrate my birthday. Even though the planning was a little stressful it reminding me of something very important. There is value … Continue reading Celebrate Your Wins →
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 overthink this. This is not the time to search for the how and the why. It’s time to raise our … Continue reading Level Up Now by Raising Your Prices →
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 fact, I’m to replay that episode again today. It’s amazing what we can create even if we’re feeling … Continue reading More Than Ever… It Still Matters →
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 this podcast. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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.com.
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 more than you think. Tune in as I discuss why you probably need to raise … Continue reading You Probably Need to Raise Your Prices →
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 my design business. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 few action items. Not today. I’m starting off hot and getting right to it! Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 share what we can do when those feelings stops us from moving forward. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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. Today, I share five questions that can help you level up your clientele. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 do a deep dive into this topic and share with your why it’s important. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 connections can help you level up your business quickly. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 learned. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 business owners and myself to help us achieve a quick win; emphasis on the word quick. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music … Continue reading 5 Questions to Your Next Win →
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. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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, I’m going to share how I’m still getting clients. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 can find the message and meaning behind rejection. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 slowly helping me to heal. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 goals. Tune in as I share why it’s important to take a break now.
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 expected. Today, I share five tips that can help you get back on track.
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.
Today, I’m giving you a quick update about the podcast, and sharing my updated thought around done is better than perfect.
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. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 the event. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 wanting to go to the next financial level but don’t know how, or you’re ready to get honest and clear about your … Continue reading Money, Fear, and Freedom →
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 feeling like it”. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 as I share four interesting things to learn about rejection. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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?” Tune in as I share the true cost of building your business. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 intentional with your business-building goals. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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.
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 blocking my productivity that everything changed. In this episode, I share a revelation that helped me finally … Continue reading The Truth About Time Management →
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.
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 to your business. This week I share how you can use testimonials to level up your business in … Continue reading Level Up Now with Testimonials →
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 from struggle to more sustainable. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com. *** CORRECTION: In this episode, when I mention career transition, I’m really talking about clients … Continue reading Look at Your Business →
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 Thoughts Matter”. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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, visualize, and define! Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 networking. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 and determine your next step. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 examine what it means to be the boss. Follow at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.
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 episode, I share why this is the time creatives must create. Follow me at instagram.com/creativedba.
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 creatives doing business as freelancers and solopreneuers that covers topics related to money, marketing, and mindset. Follow me at instagram.com/creativedba. Music by grandsupreem.com.