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Grandpa

April 3, 2024 Queen of Surrey My grandfather loved his grandchildren. He also loved to tease them. I’m pretty sure he made me cry more than once when I was a baby. He was a hard man, and he didn’t speak much. If he did, it was mostly in lo... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/?p=26440

Book Launch Schedule. Here’s what’s to come… | by David Andrew Wiebe | Apr, 2024 | Medium

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As promised, I’m going to share my book launch schedule with you. A couple of titles are already visible on Amazon (though not necessarily available to pre-order), and I will be adding the relevant links to the other works as they are approved by Amazon KDP... https://davidawiebe.medium.com/book-launch-schedule-b84cee4e883b

10 Things You Can Hire Me to Do (You Probably Didn’t Know) | by David Andrew Wiebe | Apr, 2024 | Medium

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Answering a long-standing request. “10 Things You Can Hire Me to Do (You Probably Didn’t Know)” is published by David Andrew Wiebe. https://davidawiebe.medium.com/10-things-you-can-hire-me-to-do-you-probably-didnt-know-bbc437926b4d

3 ideas to help musicians stop the grind and thrive more | Bandzoogle Blog

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As the saying goes, if you’re not working smarter you’re only working harder. These tips can help you thrive in your music career. https://bandzoogle.com/blog/3-ideas-to-help-musicians-stop-the-grind-and-thrive-more

How to Build a Community and Monetize Your Passion Organically in 2024 | by David Andrew Wiebe | Apr, 2024 | Medium

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Digital marketing is an ever-changing landscape, and it has gotten harder than ever to attract, engage, and retain an audience on content alone. This has forced many artists and entrepreneurs to turn… https://davidawiebe.medium.com/how-to-build-a-community-and-monetize-your-passion-organically-in-2024-b1e215e1ac21?source=your_stories_page-------------------------------------

8 Woo-Woo Things I Do Even Though I’m Not Superstitious | by David Andrew Wiebe | Apr, 2024 | Medium

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I don’t know how much I buy into the woo-woo, but if you observed my actions even for just a week, you’d realize relatively quickly that some of what I do appears the… https://davidawiebe.medium.com/8-woo-woo-things-i-do-even-though-im-not-superstitious-af58ad2032eb

056 – Creating Your Freedom Lifestyle – with Evan Price

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Listen to the latest episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion NOW! Would you like to spend more of your time doing what you love to do? Would you like to be able to pick and choose the projects you want to work on? Are you thinking about becoming a digital nomad? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David interviews Evan Price, who shares the steps he took to create his freedom lifestyle... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/056-creating-your-freedom-lifestyle-with-evan-price/

Creating Your Freedom Lifestyle — with Evan Price

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The very idea of trying to create a freedom lifestyle can sometimes appear an uphill battle. You’ve got to get your finances in order. You’ll probably need a passport. On top of that, you’ve got to… https://davidawiebe.medium.com/creating-your-freedom-lifestyle-with-evan-price-ed475368de7b

My New Daily Routine

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The world is a changing place. And while evolving with it can often be frustrating and uncomfortable, it is a necessary part of life, according to the principle of entropy. So, I’m evolving, and this is how I’m structuring my days for the next couple of weeks... https://davidawiebe.medium.com/my-new-daily-routine-ba751fd6366e

Premium book?! What a dumb idea...

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Get your copy of the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Find out what David Andrew Wiebe is up to: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/ Welcome to Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook, David\'s latest entry into his growing catalog of books. The Blackbook specifically covers how to get things done... your way. In this live stream, David will be reading from the second chapter of his latest tome dedicated to artists and entrepreneurs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3Ib0gQBHRw

Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Introduction

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Get your copy of the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Find out what David Andrew Wiebe is up to: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/ Welcome to Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook, David\'s latest entry into his growing catalog of books. The Blackbook specifically covers how to get things done... your way. In this live stream, David will be reading from the first chapter of his latest tome dedicated to artists and entrepreneurs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OKeibWWggY

Financial Breakthroughs – Day 2

I’m documenting the journey of how I got back to my feet financially. If you’d like to see how this all got started, as well as how you can support me, click here. With that, here’s my update for April 12, 2024. I Live Streamed No one w... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/?p=26368

Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Introduction

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Get your copy of the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Find out what David Andrew Wiebe is up to: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/ Welcome to Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook, David\'s latest entry into his growing catalog of books. The Blackbook specifically covers how to get things done... your way. In this live stream, David will be reading from the first chapter of his latest tome dedicated to artists and entrepreneurs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OKeibWWggY

054 – Podcast Update for April 1, 2024

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We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you an important update. There are several great announcements in this episode, and you won’t want to miss out! In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares essential updates concerning his business as well as the podcast. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Podcast update 01:17 – David’s grandfather passed away 02:18 – How DavidAndrewWiebe.com is transforming 03:54 – The launch of MusicHackers.org 06:23 – The launch of Better Ways to Survive 07:28 – The future of the Creativity Excitement Emotion podcast 08:29 – Closing thoughts Transcript: Welcome to Creativity Excitement Emotion. I know this is one of the few times I’ve even given an intro like that, and there is a reason for it. I began recording episodes for Creativity Exci https://www.youtube.com/wa

045 – The Vehicle That Gets You There

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You may begin your journey thinking to yourself, “This the band that’s going to make it!” But as with so many other things in life, the vehicle you started with may not be the one that gets you to where you want to go (and of course, this can be LITERALLY and FIGURATIVELY true!). In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David expands on the importance of persistence and iteration. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – The vehicle you started with may not be the vehicle that gets you there 01:18 – There’s nothing wrong with the dream 01:53 – Be flexible 02:27 – David’s experience 03:18 – The power of iteration Transcript: I think I\'ve written and even spoken on this before, but it hit me today in a new way. And that is that the vehicle that you started with may not be the vehicle that gets you th https://www.youtube

047 – What to do if You’re Starting from Scratch on Social Media

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So, you’re looking to climb your social media mountain. But you’re not sure where to start. What should you do? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the exact steps you can take to get started, stay started, and find your footing on social networks. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Figuring out the social media landscape for the first time 00:50 – Determining the right course of action 01:39 – Pick a channel you like 02:52 – Make a daily video 03:37 – Share your stories 04:01 – Covering off the technical details 04:42 – The benefits of posting daily 07:03 – Social media strategy summary Transcript: I was talking with someone who was trying to figure out the social media landscape for the first time. She\'s in the skincare business, and she wanted to attract people from all https://www.youtube.c

048 – “You Have to Leave”

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Things don’t always work out with significant others, landlords, partners, investors, bandmates, or otherwise. It can be devastating, and figuring out your next move can be tough. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David vulnerably shares about a rental situation gone wrong. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Raw emotions 01:00 – “You’ve got two weeks” 01:28 – Trying to find a place in Vancouver 02:38 – Taking responsibility for the role you played in dysfunction 03:40 – Somehow, it will all work out Transcript: All right, so I\'m going to talk about this while my emotions are still raw. And this is not something I used to do, but I think nowadays I\'m realizing it\'s okay to complain. It\'s okay to react to life. It\'s okay to vent and rant sometimes. Assuming you come back to that place of

051 – Rental Drama: The Sequel

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Sometimes there is no logic to the way people treat you. You could pay less for better service. You could pay more for lesser service. And what you end up with isn’t always predictable going in. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David elaborates on the rental drama that recently unfolded in his life. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Being treated worse for more money 01:34 – Blood, sweat, and tears 02:17 – All feelings, no logic 03:10 – Paying back kindness with cruelty Transcript: Something that occurred to me about my ridiculous rental situation... I realized that I was staying in Abbotsford for about two years, paying, I think it was $800 or $900 a month. It certainly wasn\'t a whole lot more than that. And I was treated way better there than paying $1,350 at a friend\'s house in Vancouver. https:

052 – You’re More Resilient Than You Know

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What are you putting up with? Health challenges? Financial problems? Relationship issues? The fact that you’re putting up with anything goes to show how resilient you truly are. But are you wasting your precious resiliency on people and things that don’t matter? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David why it’s important to be willing to change. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – People are better at coping and dealing with things than they realize 01:30 – You are more resilient than you realize 01:52 – You can’t change anything you’re willing to put up with 02:34 – What are you putting up with? 03:09 – Make a new commitment 03:45 – What have you been tolerating? Transcript: The human ability to cope and put up with things is a marvel. It\'s incredible. I think almost everyone is bett https://www.youtube.co

044 – Selfish Gains Quickly Erode

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There is nothing wrong with personal achievement. But you can’t necessarily equate your accomplishments with serving the world. And unless you’re serving the world, your successes could end up feeling very empty. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David breaks down the three types of motives and the results one can expect from each, as well as what he learned from blink-182’s Tom DeLonge. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Deeper realizations 01:12 – Doing things for personal gain 02:20 – Selfish gains quickly crumble 03:10 – Three types of motives 06:04 – Serving the masses (what you can learn from blink-182) 07:40 – See your projects through this lens Transcript: There is something I recently found that kind of gave me pause around the whole constant “Go, go, go, push more, publish mo https://www.youtube.com/

What Does ClickUp Brain Make Possible?

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A few short months ago, I covered the launch of ClickUp AI. It turned out to be a godsend for helping me plan my event (I think we ended up booking the venue that the AI suggested) and brainstorming ideas for my new comedic video series... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/what-does-clickup-brain-make-possible/

041 – Build Another Highway

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You see a highway. You decide to take it. It may be the only road you can take to get to where you want to go. But what if there was a way to build an entirely new highway? And what if that new highway ended up becoming the better opportunity? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how this analogy carries into building a successful artistic career. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Driving through high mountain roads 00:26 – The state of Highway 1 02:35 – Driving 50 km out of the way 02:50 – Why not build another highway? 04:03 – How this applies to building a music career 06:55 – Different ways of solving a problem Transcript: Coming soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKd583vQfE8

040 – The Strange Double Negatives That Might be Tripping You Up

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How you express yourself matters. What you say and what you don’t say are both important. In creating the life you love and in interacting with others, you must be thoughtful and deliberate in your communication. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how language can make a big difference in communication with others, setting goals, and even manifesting desires. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – The difference language makes 00:45 – If we fail to express, we don’t get anything we want 01:19 – Should you go into every conversation with an agenda? 02:54 – Investing in a music industry startup 04:20 – How your brain interprets language 05:21 – “All good” vs. “No problem” 06:17 – Developing good habits 07:07 – Communication is about what others hear 07:51 – What to do w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN

042 – “If I Just Keep Posting…” is Not a Strategy

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Chasing shiny objects and pursuing trends is human. You see one person succeed on one platform, and suddenly you start thinking to yourself, “Wait, why am I not doing THAT?” Yet most artists don’t have a plan beyond posting more content. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why posting alone won’t get you anywhere. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Talking to musicians about what they’re doing to market themselves 00:43 – What is your strategy? 01:03 – Where to post 01:54 – Building on rented land with a plan 02:59 – Bringing intentionality to the process Transcript: Coming soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hUM_Ifj9tg

043 – Adversity or Opportunity?

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Things will happen in life. That’s a given. But it would be unwise to ignore the fact that some of the greatest opportunities were created in times of great adversity. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David clears a pathway to help us discern when a specific situation is adversity or an opportunity. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Things you need to do but don’t necessarily want to do 01:08 – When opportunity is confronting 02:12 – Examining lack of motivation 04:50 – You are what you do 06:29 – Adversity or opportunity? Transcript: Coming soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuPdjHTncYU

People Pleasing is Robbing You of Your Destiny

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DĂ©jĂ  vu. I am once again aboard the 10:10 to Nanaimo, the Queen of Cowichan my nighttime mistress. It’s mostly quiet aboard, and it appears there are fewer creatures of the night lurking about than last time... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/people-pleasing-is-robbing-you-of-your-destiny/

Nobody Wants You to Succeed (Not Even Your Mother)

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It seems like a lifetime ago that I was aboard the Queen of Cowichan, but in calendar time it has only been a little over a month. The Queen and I have now become a little more familiar and comfortable with each other, and I like that the relationship is simple. She takes to the seas while I do some of my best writing... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/nobody-wants-you-to-succeed-not-even-your-mother/

Clean Slate Debrief: Thank You, Victoria!

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We wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who showed the slightest bit of interest in this unique upstart. You’re amazing! But that’s not all… We’ve got a ton of goodies for you posted below, including photos, videos, PDFs, slides, and more. So, let’s get right to it... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/clean-slate-debrief-thank-you-victoria/

039 – It Was Never Your Main Thing…

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You may start a new project thinking it’s your main thing. But other people don’t necessarily see it that way. Not that perception is everything, but getting an outside perspective can sometimes be very enlightening. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares a couple of conversations that he found very helpful. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Music Entrepreneur HQ is dying… 00:33 – A new perspective 01:24 – “You’re not fully self-expressed without music” 02:13 – “Just let me do my thing…” 03:22 – Maybe it was a side hustle after all Transcript: I recently told my mentor, “Music Entrepreneur HQ is dying.” He said, “That\'s the first time I\'ve ever heard you say that. I know you\'ve had some ups and downs and some struggles, but this is the first time I\'ve ever heard https://www.youtube

038 – 3 Concepts I Learned from My Mentor

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There are always those around us who end up having a huge impact on us. We may not realize it as it’s happening, but in retrospect, we can always see who offered a timely word that ended up helping us on our journeys. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what he learned from his mentor and how he applied it. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – The people who make the greatest difference are those who you are in direct communication with 01:08 – Mess things up 02:10 – #1: Analog vs. digital 05:26 – #2: Beware of who you take advice from 09:02 – #3: Community enterprise 11:57 – Reflecting on David’s community years 12:33 – Win-win-win Transcript: Three concepts I learned from my mentor. Here is someone that I\'ve seen as one of my main mentors over the years. You can have relation https://www.youtub

Every Album You Make Can Be a NICHE Unto Itself

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Guitar Lessons with David Andrew Wiebe

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? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3V6BhP0FsMd-1ru5tbsOg?sub_confirmation=1 ? If you\'re ready to elevate your guitar journey, click here to book your first lesson with David Andrew Wiebe: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/guitar-lessons/ ? Support the channel Get your FREE book: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Donate: https://paypal.me/musicentrepreneur ? Website & social media Website: https://www.davidandrewwiebe.com/ Diamond App: https://diamondapp.com/u/davidandrewwiebe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidandrewwiebeentrepreneur/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/davidandrewwiebe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidandrewwiebe/ Medium: https://medium.com/@davidawiebe Odysee: https://odysee.com/@musicentrepreneurhq:b Steemit: https://steemit.com/@arcticsunburn Tealfeed: https://tealfeed.com/davidandrewwiebe Telegram: https://t.me/davidandrewwiebe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidandrewwiebe X: https://twitter.com/dav https:

032 – I Haven’t Had a Job Since 2011

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Have you ever had trouble describing what it is you do for work to others? Do you sometimes feel like it’s an exercise in futility, and you’re better off keeping personal details private? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hasn’t had a job since 2011, and what that has meant for his life. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Conversation at a dinner party 00:43 – Why lengthy conversations tend not to elucidate anything 01:41 – Why David hasn’t had a job since 2011 02:18 – Writing 15,000 words per week 02:29 – The difference between how an employee and entrepreneur thinks 03:25 – Paying the price 04:02 – Contrasting sharpness with dullness 04:57 – Embracing the challenge 05:08 – Entrepreneurship is irresponsible? Transcript: I was recently at a dinner party and the conversation turned to wha https://www.youtube.com/watch?

029 – Pulling the Plug on Music Entrepreneur HQ

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Sometimes we know deep down when we need to leave something behind – a project, a circumstance, a person, whatever we may be. So, why do we tend to hold on to things that are no longer serving us? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hesitated to pull the plug on Music Entrepreneur HQ, and why he felt like he should have done it sooner. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Addressing the elephant in the room 00:41 – The embarrassment of public failures 02:53 – Rebranding can be risky 04:01 – How much work is involved in moving to a new platform? 05:00 – Knowing when to pull the plug Transcript: So if you\'ve been listening to me to this point, there\'s a pretty good chance you already know about Music Entrepreneur HQ and some of the decisions that I had to make around it. And looking back, I think I would ha https:

025 – Why You Must Play the Long Game

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You’ve put in the work. But how long does it take for the results to show up? Sometimes, the wait can feel like forever. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the importance of playing the long game and understanding that the people who want to do business with you may not commit to following through today. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now, before they’re gone! Highlights: 00:17 – The ideal customer 00:52 – Passionate hobbyist vs. artistic entrepreneurship 01:35 – Earning six-figures and beyond as a musician 02:18 – It took three years for a prospect to turn into a customer 02:56 – Picking a channel that works for you and publishing daily 04:33 – The value of long-term thinking 05:53 – The way David started thinking about SEO 06:23 – Content or personality? 07:40 – Are you willing to stick it out? Transcript: One of my custo https://www.youtube.com/watc

024 – Take Inventory of Your Successes & Uncover the Formula

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? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3V6BhP0FsMd-1ru5tbsOg?sub_confirmation=1 ?️ Subscribe to the podcast: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Do you ever feel like you’ve never succeeded at anything? It can feel that way sometimes, but if you were to dig deeper into your accomplishments, you would find that you have succeeded at many things. Unfortunately, they may have gone unnoticed… In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how to break free of the self-sabotage cycle. ? Support the channel Get your FREE book: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Donate: https://paypal.me/musicentrepreneur Attend an event: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/events/ ? Podcast highlights: 00:17 – The story that many cling to 00:42 – Taking inventory of successes 01:28 – Self-sabotage 02:19 – How to overcome self-sabotage 03:48 – Keep doing what’s working https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n-TffLdQ-I

New Music: Makeshift Romance EP (Coming Friday, February 16, 2024)

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More music at: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/ The Makeshift Romance EP is arriving shortly. It features five tracks, including: ✅ Makeshift Romance ✅ Perfect Nuisance ✅ Too Late ✅ Wonderfully Dysfunctional ✅ Clean Slate Stream it or buy it anywhere! CDs coming soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV0_orNOk3A

030 – Why I Deleted Music Entrepreneur HQ

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Letting go can be difficult. But change is sometimes necessary. How do you navigate these changes, especially uncomfortable ones? How can you cultivate a mindset that supports you through the upheaval? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David reveals his reasons for embracing a personal brand. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – Catching you up with the recent consolidation 00:38 – It’s time to stop hiding 01:39 – It’s time for a simplified web presence 03:22 – It’s time for increased focus 03:40 – It’s time to give up the good for great 04:31 – It’s time to move forward 05:42 – It’s time for improved results Transcript: So, it’s probably about time I addressed the elephant in the room. I have been quite occupied with completing contracts, planning for Clean Slate, finishing my latest book and music releas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V

023 – Musicians: Stop Resisting Multiple Sources of Revenue

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? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3V6BhP0FsMd-1ru5tbsOg?sub_confirmation=1 ?️ Subscribe to the podcast: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ How many income streams do you have as an artist? Do you often look for ways to monetize your career outside of live performance, merchandise, and streaming royalties? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David highlights the importance of thinking like an entrepreneur. ? Support the channel Get your FREE book: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Donate: https://paypal.me/musicentrepreneur Attend an event: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/events/ ? Podcast highlights: 00:17 – Resistance to earning additional income streams 00:41 – Why you need to begin thinking outside the box 01:24 – The soft skills and hard skills you develop as a musician 02:58 – Making an income from music in 30 ways? 03:22 – Limiting mindsets won’t serve you 05:03 – Be willing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp

The New David Andrew Wiebe

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Discover more at: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/ This video features a brand new clip from David\'s forthcoming EP, arriving on Friday, February 16, 2024! ? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3V6BhP0FsMd-1ru5tbsOg?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support the channel Get your FREE book: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Donate: https://paypal.me/musicentrepreneur ? Website & social media Website: https://www.davidandrewwiebe.com/ Diamond App: https://diamondapp.com/u/davidandrewwiebe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidandrewwiebeentrepreneur/ Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/davidandrewwiebe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidandrewwiebe/ Medium: https://medium.com/@davidawiebe Odysee: https://odysee.com/@musicentrepreneurhq:b Steemit: https://steemit.com/@arcticsunburn Tealfeed: https://tealfeed.com/davidandrewwiebe Telegram: https://t.me/davidandrewwiebe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidandrewwiebe X: https://twitter.com/davidawie http

033 – Producing Income is a Life-or-Death Matter

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If you treat your business like a hobby, you will make a hobby level income. If you don’t value your clients, then whatever income you have will dry up, especially if you don’t have a day job. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares his experience as a longtime freelancer, community builder, and entrepreneur. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and Entrepreneurs.” Highlights: 00:17 – A critical mindset shift for artist entrepreneurs 01:28 – Having a safe, secure reliable income doesn’t allow you to make the switch 02:50 – The struggle of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur mindset 03:09 – Stop playing games Transcript: There will be multiple mindset shifts you go through as an entrepreneurial musician. But I think one of the most important ones you will go through is embracing your business, your customers, your clients, anything that produces https://www.youtube

Creativity Excitement Emotion Podcast Trailer

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Subscribe now: https://davidandrewwiebe.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ Creativity Excitement Emotion features award-winning composer, best-selling author, and professional podcaster David Andrew Wiebe formerly of The New Music Industry Podcast. In addition to offering expert tips for musicians, artists, and creatives, the podcast delivers candid conversations, interviews, and roundtables with an array of artists, creatives, executives, marketers, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Favoring a storytelling approach, Wiebe’s new podcast is chock-full of personal stories and examples that equip the listener with valuable takeaways they won’t soon forget. ? Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3V6BhP0FsMd-1ru5tbsOg?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support the channel Get your FREE book: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/yoqmfdcz Donate: https://paypal.me/musicentrepreneur ? Website & social media Website: https://www.davidandrewwiebe.com/ Diamond App: https://di https://www.youtu

028 – The Ugly Truth Behind The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship

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Many are under the impression that they can understand a book without reading it in full. But even with books that have rather obvious titles, sometimes if you don’t dig a little deeper, you don’t come away with the gold. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what readers may have missed about The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now, before they’re gone! Highlights: 00:17 – The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship: A marketing misstep 01:02 – Standing out from the crowd 01:35 – But it’s not just about standing out – there’s got to be strategy 03:26 – Finding resonance with an audience 05:52 – The value is in the process 06:24 – Becoming known for something is crucial to creating your celebrity effect 08:23 – Without work, your “Triangle” doesn’t work Transcript: A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7CX-w4

027 – “We’re Not Going to Teach Anyone Anything…”

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Building communities can sometimes be a challenging thing. You don’t always see eye to eye with others. There’s always the opportunity to have conversations and work it out, but misunderstandings and misconceptions can sometimes cloud better judgment. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David recalls a specific community experience he had and how he felt about it. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now, before they’re gone! Highlights: 00:17 – David’s community-building experience 01:04 – Working with a community collaborator 01:33 – Looking for venues 02:08 – “We’re not going to teach anyone anything” 04:15 – The sacredness of teaching and instruction 05:47 – Making yourself small to avoid the difference you can make 07:13 – Being triggered is an opportunity 07:32 – Just daring enough to believe that you can change the world Transcr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y38Y

Clean Slate Victoria: The Definitive Guide

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What can we say about Clean Slate Victoria that hasn\'t already been said? Well... I think we shot ourselves in the foot there. But that doesn\'t change the fact that we want to see YOU there. You\'re welcome, you\'re invited, and you\'re amazing. https://davidandrewwiebe.com/clean-slate-victoria-the-definitive-guide/

You’re Paid What You’re Worth

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Many of us like to think we’re worth more than we’re being paid. This may be true. But in our current profession, it may not be possible to earn more. Which can only mean one thing – the only way to increase your artistic income is by shifting your mindset... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/016-youre-paid-what-youre-worth/

Growing Your Fan Base Through Collaboration

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Why is it important for artists to pursue collaborative opportunities? What qualities should they be looking for in collaborators? What benefits can artists expect to enjoy from collaborating?... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/015-growing-your-fan-base-through-collaboration/

Clean Slate Victoria: The Definitive Guide

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Amazing venue + killer bands + comedic multimedia content + inspiration to carry you through the year + awesome people + memories you won\'t soon forget = CLEAN SLATE Victoria 2024. Be there. https://davidandrewwiebe.com/clean-slate-victoria-the-definitive-guide/

Are Best-Selling Authors Gaming the System?

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It seems like “best-selling” authors are everywhere. As with anything else, of course, some are lying about their accomplishments. But some are very genuine... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/014-are-best-selling-authors-gaming-the-system/

Anything Can Hit, But it Probably Won’t

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In a world where anything goes, and seemingly the “dumbest” things go viral, it can be discouraging creating quality content daily without seeing any kind of traction. So, what is there to do? Give up?... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/013-anything-can-hit-but-it-probably-wont/

Clean Slate Victoria: The Definitive Guide

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We\'re going to have SO much fun, and we\'re going to miss you if you\'re not there. So, check out everything there is to know about Clean Slate Victoria NOW and get your tickets. https://davidandrewwiebe.com/clean-slate-victoria-the-definitive-guide/

The ONE Thing

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There are many approaches to getting things done and cultivating productive habits. But not all of them work. Not all of them will support you in accomplishing what you’ve set out to do... https://davidandrewwiebe.com/012-the-one-thing/