Episodes
243 - How to Find Your Medium, Quit Second Guessing, Get Out of Your Head and MORE!
Today's episode is EXTREMELY SPECIAL! WHY? Because we have a SUPER SPECIAL GUEST: SOPHIE... MY WIFE!! Sophie is reading me questions for this super special episode of Ask Dr. Pizza and it's a delight!! Lot of practical takeaways from this episode, things that have recently helped me gain clarity, take action and create some breakthroughs in my creative career. LOTS OF GOLD NUGGETS in here, including some from my wise partner Sophie. DON'T MISS IT!! We cover: - Finding Your Style and Medium -…
243 - How to Find Your Medium, Quit Second Guessing, Get Out of Your Head and MORE!
Today's episode is EXTREMELY SPECIAL! WHY? Because we have a SUPER SPECIAL GUEST: SOPHIE... MY WIFE!! Sophie is reading me questions for this super special episode of Ask Dr. Pizza and it's a delight!! Lot of practical takeaways from this episode, things that have recently helped me gain clarity, take action and create some breakthroughs in my creative career. LOTS OF GOLD NUGGETS in here, including some from my wise partner Sophie. DON'T MISS IT!! We cover: - Finding Your Style and Medium -…
242 - What to Do When the Flow Stops with Loveis Wise
Nothing's better than feeling like you're right at the center of your path and everything is just FLOWING... but the flip side is true too: NOTHING IS WORSE than feeling completely lost and miles away from your calling. What do you do when your old goals become obsolete for one reason or another, and you find yourself lost and untethered? In this conversation with my friend Loveis we explore this very tricky topic and what we've learned about getting back on the path, back in our flow and bac…
242 - What to Do When the Flow Stops with Loveis Wise
Nothing's better than feeling like you're right at the center of your path and everything is just FLOWING... but the flip side is true too: NOTHING IS WORSE than feeling completely lost and miles away from your calling. What do you do when your old goals become obsolete for one reason or another, and you find yourself lost and untethered? In this conversation with my friend Loveis we explore this very tricky topic and what we've learned about getting back on the path, back in our flow and bac…
241 - Crucial & Inspiring Insights That You Need to Hear Today (HitRECord X 5 Year Anniversary Special!)
Had I known the 3 insights I share in this episode 5 years ago, I might be twice as far in my creative career as I am today. ALSO this episode is CHOCKED FULL of insights like this from the Creative Pep Talk and HitRECord communities!!
241 - Crucial & Inspiring Insights That You Need to Hear Today (HitRECord X 5 Year Anniversary Special!)
Had I known the 3 insights I share in this episode 5 years ago, I might be twice as far in my creative career as I am today. ALSO this episode is CHOCKED FULL of insights like this from the Creative Pep Talk and HitRECord communities!!
240 - 3 Ways to Get Back On The Right Path When You Feel Lost
It's so easy to get lost. The creative path is a treacherous journey, with numerous pitfalls and distractions. AND I don't know about you... but... ALL MY PRODUCTIVITY STOPS when I start feeling lost and I can't remember where I'm going, what to do next or even why I'm on this path in the first place. Early in my career this feeling would nearly sink my ship and throw me off for weeks, but over time, I've learned some insights that help me course correct so I can recalibrate and spend as mu…
240 - 3 Ways to Get Back On The Right Path When You Feel Lost
It's so easy to get lost. The creative path is a treacherous journey, with numerous pitfalls and distractions. AND I don't know about you... but... ALL MY PRODUCTIVITY STOPS when I start feeling lost and I can't remember where I'm going, what to do next or even why I'm on this path in the first place. Early in my career this feeling would nearly sink my ship and throw me off for weeks, but over time, I've learned some insights that help me course correct so I can recalibrate and spend as mu…
239 - The 10 Business Books That Saved Me & Their 10 Secrets
My creative career was a mess before I started reading business books. I'm not some crazy reader either, it doesn't take a ton of business books to change everything for your creative career, it just takes the RIGHT ONES. In this episode I share my top 10 favorite business books and the top lesson from each one that enabled me to build a creative career that I absolutely love.
239 - The 10 Business Books That Saved Me & Their 10 Secrets
My creative career was a mess before I started reading business books. I'm not some crazy reader either, it doesn't take a ton of business books to change everything for your creative career, it just takes the RIGHT ONES. In this episode I share my top 10 favorite business books and the top lesson from each one that enabled me to build a creative career that I absolutely love.
238 - The Powerful 3 Step Mid-Year Tune Up That Will Make THIS Year YOUR Year
WE ARE HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR! This is usually about the time we all realize we've failed most of our goals for the year and call it a wash and quit trying to change things until next year rolls around. BUT in this episode we are gonna reboot the system, recalibrate, re-strategize and make the 2nd half of this year TWICE as good as the first half.WE ARE HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR! This is usually about the time we all realize we've failed most of our goals for the year and call it a wash and q…
238 - The Powerful 3 Step Mid-Year Tune Up That Will Make THIS Year YOUR Year
WE ARE HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR! This is usually about the time we all realize we've failed most of our goals for the year and call it a wash and quit trying to change things until next year rolls around. BUT in this episode we are gonna reboot the system, recalibrate, re-strategize and make the 2nd half of this year TWICE as good as the first half.
237 - 8 Ways How to Use The Most Potent Marketing Strategy In The World
This episode is more jammed full of tactics than maybe any episode we've ever done!!
237 - 8 Ways How to Use The Most Potent Marketing Strategy In The World
This episode is more jammed full of tactics than maybe any episode we've ever done!! Episode Notes Influencer marketing is currently the most effective form of marketing in the business world, but what about the creative world? It's not obvious how this powerful type of marketing can be harnessed for your creative business, but with some effort, you will see how this strategy can be used to grow your audience in a big big way. BUCKLE UP and GET READY for a rollercoaster ride through the worl…
236 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt and The Magic of Just Hitting Recordv
Interview with actor, writer, director and creative entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt. We talk the creative magic of making now and saving the editing until afterward. Episode Notes HOLY GOODNESS WE HAVE JGL ON THE SHOW TODAY!!! AAAAHH!!! I have been a Joseph Gordon-Levitt super fan for well over a decade. I first started following Joe's career back in high school when I discovered his first major dramatic role in the film 'Manic' and followed him as he went on to star in Rian Johnson's firs…
236 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt and The Magic of Just Hitting Record
Interview with actor, writer, director and creative entrepreneur Joseph Gordon-Levitt. We talk the creative magic of making now and saving the editing until afterward.
235 - The Creative Voice Secret, Find Your Value, Instagram Success Despite the Algorithm & MORE!
Today is an Ask Dr. Pizza episode! These episodes have become most downloaded fan favorites. Why? Because no matter what kind of a creative business you have, there's sure to be a few nuggets in this episode that gets you exactly what you need to hear, exactly when you need to hear it! Questions we tackle today: 1 - How do I get the money I deserve for my work? 2 - How do a network when I'm shy and just starting out? 3 - Marketing on Instagram - What do you do about the Instagram Algorithm? 4 …
235 - The Creative Voice Secret, Find Your Value, Instagram Success Despite the Algorithm & MORE!
Today is an Ask Dr. Pizza episode! These episodes have become most downloaded fan favorites. Why? Because no matter what kind of a creative business you have, there's sure to be a few nuggets in this episode that gets you exactly what you need to hear, exactly when you need to hear it! Questions we tackle today: 1 - How do I get the money I deserve for my work? 2 - How do a network when I'm shy and just starting out? 3 - Marketing on Instagram - What do you do about the Instagram Algorithm? 4 …
234 - 9 Marketing Tactics to Gain The True Fans You Need to Thrive Now
If you make super great creative work, the word will spread. The problem is this: will it spread as fast as you need it to to keep the lights on? Will you run out of steam before your time has come? The solution is good marketing. In this episode I want to share the 9 pieces of advice I'd give any artist whose work isn't catching on at the rate they want it to. The ideas in this episode have been HUGE for me lately. Hope they are for you too!
234 - 9 Marketing Tactics to Gain The True Fans You Need to Thrive Now
If you make super great creative work, the word will spread. The problem is this: will it spread as fast as you need it to to keep the lights on? Will you run out of steam before your time has come? The solution is good marketing. In this episode I want to share the 9 pieces of advice I'd give any artist whose work isn't catching on at the rate they want it to. The ideas in this episode have been HUGE for me lately. Hope they are for you too! ---- SHOW NOTES The Alter Ego Effect https://alte…
233 - From Doing Stand Up in a Living Room to a Role on an NBC TV Show - Comedian Johnny Pemberton
FRIEEEEENDS!!!!!! This is one of my favorite conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast!!!! Today on the show we have hilarious comedian Johnny Pemberton! You may know Johnny as Bo from the NBC comedy Superstore or the voice of Peanut from the Disney XD show Pickle and Peanut. Beyond his extensive IMDB credits, Johnny has a phenomenal (and super ridiculous) podcast called “Live to Tape”. From Tim Meadows to Duncan Trussell to Johnny’s Mom to ME, “Live to Tape” has a deep back catalog of con…
233 - From Doing Stand Up in a Living Room to a Role on an NBC TV Show - Comedian Johnny Pemberton
FRIEEEEENDS!!!!!! This is one of my favorite conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast!!!! Today on the show we have hilarious comedian Johnny Pemberton! You may know Johnny as Bo from the NBC comedy Superstore or the voice of Peanut from the Disney XD show Pickle and Peanut. Beyond his extensive IMDB credits, Johnny has a phenomenal (and super ridiculous) podcast called “Live to Tape”. From Tim Meadows to Duncan Trussell to Johnny’s Mom to ME, “Live to Tape” has a deep back catalog of con…
232 - Starbucks Doesn't Sell Coffee: This Is The Secret to Unbelievable Growth
Most artists have a feast or famine, tumultuous rollercoaster sort of creative career path. It's nearly impossible to thrive in these sorts of extreme conditions. Building a consistently thriving business while navigating such enormous peaks and such treacherous valleys is a completely unattainable achievement. In this episode we explore the secret ingredient to getting consistent results, sales and opportunities in your creative career. We explore how to, on a scientific tactical level, del…
232 - Starbucks Doesn't Sell Coffee: This Is The Secret to Unbelievable Growth
Most artists have a feast or famine, tumultuous rollercoaster sort of creative career path. It's nearly impossible to thrive in these sorts of extreme conditions. Building a consistently thriving business while navigating such enormous peaks and such treacherous valleys is a completely unattainable achievement. In this episode we explore the secret ingredient to getting consistent results, sales and opportunities in your creative career. We explore how to, on a scientific tactical level, del…