Creator Science with Jay Clouse

#21: Matt D'Avella – Freelancing, filmmaking, podcasting, and finding success on YouTube.

This episode explores the journey of filmmaker and YouTuber Matt D'Avella, focusing on his transition from freelance filmmaking to building a successful independent creative career. Against the backdrop of significant student loan debt, D'Avella initially pursued freelance work, honing his filmmaking skills through var...

#20: Morgan Nield – Selling on Etsy, building a marketing strategy, Pinterest, and transitioning from physical to digital products

#19: Miles Beckler – Affiliate marketing, building an audience, earning trust, and making money online

#18: MICK – The early days of being a DJ, building relationships, failing micro, and future-proofing your brand.

#17: Jude Brewer – Publishing, performing, becoming a producer, and adapting stories for different formats

#16: Puno – Finding freelance clients, managing your time, building a business to support your lifestyle, and creating exceptional courses.

#15: Natalie Franke – Starting a photography business, competition, entrepreneurial loneliness, and the role of community

#14: Jonathan Mendonsa – Becoming debt free, how to cut your living expenses, saving for retirement, and investing

#13: Cat Coquillette – Leaving the agency world, selling art online, art licensing, and being a digital nomad

#12: Michael Sacca – Building an agency, launching software products, choosing a job, and maintaining creative outlets

#11: Vanessa Van Edwards – Conversation starters, overcoming awkwardness, passive income, and pivoting around challenges

#10: Amy Landino – Leveraging YouTube, building an audience, creating a persona, and being all in for the conversation forever.

#9: Jason Zook – Learning the foundation, owning your weird, fighting fear, and showing up week after week

#8: Adam Turla – Going on tour, building a fanbase, launching albums through kickstarter, and playing cave shows

#7: Val Geisler – Email, imposter syndrome, and trading the corporate ladder for a spiral staircase

#6: Grant Baldwin – Having a professional work ethic, getting clear on your message, and how to get paid to speak

#5: Matt Giovanisci – A self-proclaimed "pool nerd" talks about web design, affiliate marketing, getting comfortable with money, and producing a rap album.

#4: Ash Ambirge – Humble beginnings, the Middle Finger moment, setbacks, and the unexpected impact Rihanna had on her life

#3: Danielle Evans – The creator of food typography on earning a living, competition, and changing creative directions

#2: James Clear – Habits, research, and how to create A+ work from a New York Times best selling author