Business Models for Creators

Jasmine Love

This is a monthly podcast where we explore the realities of creators living the creator dream to help you turn YOUR dream into reality.  We'll talk to a different creator each month including fiction writers, copywriters,  podcasters, YouTubers and more. We'll help answer the question, what do creators do all day and is this something I want to do?  And if you're looking for productivity and mindset tips, trying to figure out which creator path is right for you or need ideas for marketing and monetizing your work, you've come to the right place.

  1. 07/07/2024

    Monetizing Your Passion with Adult Voice Actress Becca Part 1

    Do you believe that, just because you love what you do, you don’t deserve to get paid for it? Think again! “It’s okay to get paid to do what you love.” -Becca In this episode of Business Models for Creators (part 1 of the interview), I’m chatting with adult voice actress and indie erotic writer, Becca, about the realities of making money as a creator. Some people still say that you can’t make money as an indie creator. Becca proves them wrong! (And so can you!) A few highlights of our discussion: Why Becca was afraid of monetizing her audio erotica workWhy it took her so long to start charging for her workWhat Becca actually does to make money and how she chargesWhat Becca’s doctor said to her when she became overwhelmed with “too many” clients!How Becca has dealt with “artist’s guilt”The truth about needing validation for your work (Is needing validation really “bad”?)Listen in to find out how Becca manages writing, recording, editing, marketing, and accounting while also mothering two young children. Learn what motivated Becca to get really good editing—something she finds exceedingly tedious. And discover how Becca’s background helps her improvise her audio performances. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators. This episode was first published: July 2, 2023 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators. Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!

    1h 20m
  2. 04/07/2024

    Yes You CAN Make Money as an Author with Bestselling Author Juliette N. Banks

    As a writer, you’ve heard it all: “You can’t make money as a writer.” “Writing is a hobby, not a career.” “Nobody’s reading anymore.” First, no. Second, only if you want it that way. And, third, absolutely no. In this episode of Business Models for Creators, I’m chatting with bestselling and money-making author, Juliette N. Banks. And, when I say “bestselling,” I mean hundreds of thousands of books sold bestselling.  Juliette shares how she became such a popular author, how she became profitable as an author, and how she keeps her ideas (and the money) flowing. “We write a book. We love writing it. We have fun writing it. And it ticks all our boxes for being a writer and an author. Then we have a product. And if we want it to be a business and make money, we have to think like that.” —Juliette N. Banks Highlights from the episode: What is rapid release publishing?Why do you need to treat being an author like a business?How do you keep the ideas flowing?Should you go wide or exclusive as an author?Why would you choose self-publishing over traditional publishing?What do talking bananas have to do with selling books?Juliette N. Banks is a bestselling romance author who has taken the genre by storm with her popular series The Moretti Blood Brothers, The Dark Kings of NYC, and The Dufort Dynasty. She writes both contemporary and paranormal page-turning romances with hot heroes you'll fall in love with. Juliette has a vast background in consumer marketing and was previously published with Random House.  Connect with Juliette: www.juliettebanks.com www.instagram.com/juliettebanksauthor https://www.facebook.com/JulietteNBanksAuthor Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators. Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!

    1h 18m
  3. 03/03/2024

    120k Followers and Beyond with Lisa LaCroix

    How do you pick a niche when you love and are good at so many different topics? What happens  if you simply don’t pick a niche? Can you  get more than 100,000 followers if you don’t niche? These are just a few of the questions we’re exploring in this interview with multi-hyphenate content creator Lisa LaCroix. A few highlights: What Lisa did (or didn’t do) to get more than 100K followers on TikTokWhy she views some of her ADHD-like brain “issues” as superpowersWhat Lisa’s Lily Pad Model for content creation looks like (This is a game changer when it comes to the traditional wisdom to narrow your focus.)Why Lisa has a win-win philosophy when it comes to content creation and monetizationHow to motivate yourself to keep creating even when the world is burning and you feel as if you can’t make a differenceWhen I asked Lisa what she would do differently if she could start over from scratch, Lisa said, “You do what you do because that’s what you did. And, so, there wasn’t really any other choice.”  Our discussion on managing the weight of the world led me to say: “If you make content that changes somebody’s day, then you’re counterbalancing the negativity in the world.” This is so important for content creators to remember. We also discuss: How important it is to have an accountability system with another content creator The benefits of recycling contentDifferent ways to monetize your contentLisa LaCroix is a TikToker, podcaster, speaking coach, and artful aging expert. She’s also a competitive ballroom dancer.  Connect with Lisa: lisalacroix.com TikTok: Lisa_LaCroix Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators. Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!

    1h 32m
  4. 02/04/2024

    Behind the Sound with Audio Engineer Cory Barton PART 2

    If you missed part 1 of my interview with Cory Barton, please go back and listen to January’s episode! In this often hilarious episode, we continue our conversation about marketing and monetization, and we “go deeper” to get to know more about Cory personally. Of course, I already know Cory really well since he’s my baby bro! And that’s part of what makes this such an excellent episode—we have fun together! It also helps that Cory totally knows his stuff as an audio engineer, he’s an awesome storyteller, and he’s funny as hell. Some highlights from the episode: When Cory recognized that he should stop doing work for free… and why he kept doing free work anywayWhy Cory got a day job and still does his own work on the sideWhat Cory would have done differently, if anything, in becoming an audio engineerHow to get paid, when to ask for the money, and yet more money stuffHow Cory set up the not-so-fun but oh-so-necessary legal aspects of his businessThe ongoing debate about morning routines and whether you really need one to succeed“Scientific” proof why today’s music actually sucks—or, at least, substantive support from the educated ear of an audio engineer that today’s music is not goodCory Barton is an audio engineer for fiction podcasts and the founder of Kool Nerd Productions, an audio and music production company. — Songs mentioned in this episode: Lyrics from Sleepy Hallow’s “2055” Written by Tegan Chambers Song released April 14, 2021 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators. Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!

    1h 17m
  5. 01/07/2024

    Behind the Sound with Audio Engineer Cory Barton

    In this super-special episode of Business Models for Creators, Jasmine is chatting with her brother, audio engineer Cory Barton! We’re doing something new on BMFC…  Cory isn’t the standard author or copywriter guest. But, as a creator in his own right, he’s got myriad insights into a totally different creative field.  Cory has deep experience in the world of audiobooks and podcasting. So, if you happen to be a podcaster, you just may pick up a few tips to help with your editing. If you’re a writer, you may gain some insights on getting your writing made into an audiobook. And, if you’re a voice actor, you may learn about doing voiceovers for audiobooks. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Cory decided to be an audio engineer instead of a chef and why that choice ended up being not just a bit ironic.What Cory is reading right now, including graphic novels and The Will to Change by bell hooks.Some of the differences between an audio editor, an audio engineer, and a sound designer.Why you should ask for the role or title you want instead of just taking what you’re given.The fascinating steps that go into the making of a fiction podcast. You’ll also discover: Some of Cory’s daily habits as an audio engineer.What living fictional feeds are.Why you should invest in high-quality headphones to do audio engineering.A studio trick pro audio engineers use to make their clients happy when they ask for tweaks. (It’s pretty funny!)How to make money as an audio engineer.How audio engineers use algorithms vs AI. Note: Algorithms do not necessarily equal AI.Cory Barton is an audio engineer for fiction podcasts  and the founder of Kool Nerd Productions, an audio and music production company. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators. Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!

    1h 3m

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This is a monthly podcast where we explore the realities of creators living the creator dream to help you turn YOUR dream into reality.  We'll talk to a different creator each month including fiction writers, copywriters,  podcasters, YouTubers and more. We'll help answer the question, what do creators do all day and is this something I want to do?  And if you're looking for productivity and mindset tips, trying to figure out which creator path is right for you or need ideas for marketing and monetizing your work, you've come to the right place.