The Creative Grit Nelson Ferreira

On this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, Nelson discusses the importance of selling and understanding market demands for creative entrepreneurs looking to scale up and achieve success. He shares insights from a recent mastermind event with video business owners and teases the evolution of his new podcast studio. Tune in to learn how embracing sales can be a game changer in growing your business.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:04 - Guest Introduction: Ed Wisher
00:04:50 - Realizing Videography as a Career
00:08:07 - Challenges in Business Operations
00:16:07 - Advice for Success in Construction Niche
00:20:15 - The Power of a Focused Niche
00:23:27 - Sales Process Adaptation for Trades
00:28:19 - Learning from Client Misfits

On this episode of The Creative Grit, Nelson interviews Olivia, the number one property coach in Australia, who aims to help millennials fast track their way into building their property portfolio. Liv shares insights on how property coaching can democratize the real estate world and make wealth-building more accessible to the average Australian. Tune in to learn how property coaching can help you achieve a higher ROI and navigate the property market with confidence.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:28 - Defining a Property Coach
00:02:45 - Achieving Top 1% as a Property Investor
00:06:17 - Explaining Negative Gearing
00:08:51 - Understanding Equity
00:13:05 - Why Australians Get Stuck in Property Investment
00:19:16 - Financial Freedom vs. Home Ownership
00:22:09 - The Liability of Owning a Home
00:32:07 - The Importance of Teamwork in Success
00:41:05 - The Role of a Property Coach
00:43:15 - The Impact of a Partner's Support on Business Growth

In this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, host Nelson interviews a legendary guest who is an investor, podcaster, and business consultant, Ryan Drake. Despite being sick, both Nelson and Ryan show up to bring their best to the episode. Ryan helps purpose-driven businesses scale with systems for maximum peace and profits. Tune in to learn how to navigate life and business challenges with resilience and determination.
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Timestamps
00:00:09 - Introduction
00:03:22 - The importance of mindset in business
00:13:44 - Overcoming challenging days as an entrepreneur
00:16:06 - Sharing personal journey and mission
00:20:35 - Discussion on the impact of money and success
00:32:40 - Recognizing the value of team members and their growth
00:37:36 - The joy of seeing team members evolve and succeed
00:40:57 - Commitment to supporting and uplifting team members
00:43:44 - Choosing the right tools for business management
00:46:47 - Emphasizing the value of outsourcing and delegation
00:49:00 - Benefits of using ClickUp for project management

Tune in to this episode of The Creative Grit where the Nelson and Cooper, an ex-pro surfer and founder of the Good Human Factory, share their chance meeting on a plane and dive into a conversation about podcasts. Discover how pursuing excellence can inspire those around you and the impact of taking responsibility in achieving success. Join the conversation as they discuss their shared passion for podcasting and the journey to making a difference.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:04 - The Impact of Podcasting on Business and Networking
00:04:03 - Discussing Coincidences and The Celestine Prophecy
00:05:14 - Pursuing Excellence for Others
00:09:08 - Transition from Pro Surfing to Mental Health Advocacy
00:10:13 - Personal Struggles and Value of Responsibility
00:15:06 - Podcasting as an Extension of the Mission
00:21:32 - The Power of Taking Ownership in Life
00:24:21 - Responsibility as the Ability to Respond
00:28:04 - Networking and Building an Audience with Podcasting
00:32:09 - Strategies for Growing Podcast Downloads
00:35:09 - The Importance of Consistency in Podcasting
00:41:16 - Leveraging Simple Tools for Quality Podcast Production

In this episode of The Creative Grit, Nelson continues the discussion on the best piece of advice for the business side of filmmaking, including networking and client acquisition. Guillaume shares their unique approach to running their business, using Google Spreadsheets to measure everything and identify bottlenecks in production. They also talk about the importance of understanding the potential issues in order to solve them and grow a business successfully. Tune in for more insights and strategies for creative entrepreneurs.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction to The Creative Grit Podcast
00:00:21 - Continuing the Discussion on Filmmaking Business Advice
00:01:00 - Business Operations and Google Spreadsheets
00:02:56 - Focusing on Sales as a Bottleneck
00:03:28 - Using ChatGPT for Business Assessment
00:05:00 - Importance of Lead Generation and Sales Process
00:06:32 - Learning from Others in the Industry
00:10:31 - Changing Mindset About Sales
00:12:16 - The Right Offer and Sales Approach
00:13:48 - Sales as a Decision-Making Assistance
00:17:12 - Confidence in Your Offer
00:18:14 - Mindset Shifts in Sales
00:20:34 - Seeking Help When Struggling with Sales
00:21:36 - The Power of Saying No
00:22:37 - Dealing with Hard Times in Business
00:23:00 - Strategies for Overcoming Difficult Periods
00:26:31 - The Importance of Toughening Up
00:28:43 - The Reality of Entrepreneurial Challenges
00:30:01 - Training for Toughness
00:32:38 - Having a Bigger Purpose
00:37:50 - Guillaume's Go-Getter Attitude

In this episode of The Creative Grit podcast, Nelson welcomes Guillaume, the owner and CEO of Bluu Media House, back to the show. They discuss the growth of Bluu Media House and share valuable insights on pricing video work and growing a video production business. They reflect on their previous episode and dive even deeper into these topics. Guillaume shares that the past year has been an interesting and successful one for Bluu Media House. Tune in to learn more about their journey and gain valuable tips for creative entrepreneurs in the video production industry.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction to The Creative Grit Podcast
00:01:10 - Recap of Previous Episode and Value-Based Pricing
00:02:19 - Bluu Media House's Best Year and Business Redefinition
00:03:37 - Sales as a Bottleneck in Video Production Business
00:05:06 - Redefining Video Production and Business Growth
00:07:04 - Becoming a Digital Nomad and Content Creation
00:10:06 - Sustainability and Scaling as a Travel Content Creator
00:12:45 - The Importance of Business Mindset in Creative Work
00:13:47 - Three Mistakes Made in the First Year of Business
00:20:16 - The Misconception of Needing the Best Gear
00:22:07 - Standards in the Creative Industry
00:25:27 - The Question of Investing in a RED Camera
00:26:50 - The Reality of Owning High-End Camera Gear
00:29:10 - Mistakes and Learnings from Last Year's Business Decisions
00:30:07 - The Impulse Purchase of the RED Raptor Camera
00:33:07 - Making Strategic Business Decisions in Gear Investment
00:35:17 - Leveraging Teamwork for Business Expansion
00:36:05 - The Illusion of Gear Leading to Better Business Outcomes
00:39:09 - Shifting Focus from Gear to Business Development
00:40:02 - The Importance of Strategic Business Investments
00:41:05 - Leveraging Business Assets for Growth