Has creativity lost its soul in the social media game?

What does being original even mean anymore?

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Jacob, photographer and the host of 'The MOOD Podcast', combining artistry and dialogue to inspire creatives.

We explore the definition of creativity, the lack of originality in the era of social media, and how personal and societal status impacts creative expression.

Matt shares his journey from flying jets to capturing life through his lens, reflecting on the importance of passions intersecting with your professional life.

We delve into the psychological and philosophical aspects of creativity, discussing how solitude and boredom can spark true creative fire, and why being surrounded by the right influences is crucial for personal growth.

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(00:00) Preview and Intro
(00:50) Is Creativity Dying?
(03:14) Matt’s Idea of Creativity
(06:23) The Pursuit of a Creative
(09:29) Chasing Status and its Downsides
(13:18) Surrounding Yourself with The Right Influence
(16:17) Detaching Creativity from Financial Gains
(21:56) Status as a Fundamental Human Driver
(29:23) Who to Learn From
(33:04) Recognizing One's Own Expertise
(37:43) Creativity Stemming from Solitude
(41:16) Entrepreneurial Rebellion and Self-education
(46:08) Mastery at The Price of Suffering
(50:53) Finding Your Passion
(56:13) Matt's Trip to Abu Dhabi
(01:04:25) Globalisation Hurting Nature's Way of Life?

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There are countless people who struggle to earn their first $1,000 online.

Most agency owners plateau at $5K per month.

And countless business owners are clueless when scaling beyond $10K per month.

In this episode, we sit down with James Kemp, entrepreneur and seasoned business coach known for bolting on $1m+ revenue streams to coaching and consulting businesses.

Together we break down the most common challenges entrepreneurs face while growing their business and how to solve for it.

James goes deep into creating the perfect offer, market testing, leveraging technology, maintaining client relationships, effective sales processes and how to truly sustain a business in the long run.

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Connect with James Kemp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejameskemp/

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Instagram: Darrenlee.ks
LinkedIn: Darren Lee
Twitter: Darren_ks


(00:00) Preview and Introduction
(00:41) Commitment to Getting Results
(02:20) How To Make the Perfect Offer
(06:25) Service Delivery Models (Coaching, Consulting, Done-For-You)
(11:27) Creating Additional Offers by Bundling/Unbundling
(14:21) Origins of the "Chat Offer" Sales Process
(19:43) Addressing Customer Objections to Sales Processes
(23:46) Solving Problems Creates New Problems?
(29:39) Distinction Between Scale and Growth
(33:38) Recognizing Operational Limits in Services Businesses
(37:48) Audience Size vs Audience Responsiveness
(40:56) Not Offering Value is a Disservice
(41:21) Giving Everything vs Holding Back in Content/Offers
(47:39) Pain Tolerance and Prioritising Feelings as an Entrepreneur
(49:53) Life Shocks That Cause Perspective Shifts
(54:41) Valuing Optics vs Authenticity as an Entrepreneur
(58:13) Mentors as Part of Growth
(01:01:25) Increasing Revenue Without Increasing Costs
(01:03:51) Testing Demand Before Committing Resources
(01:07:23) Considerations for Low-Ticket Offers
(01:09:32) Evaluating Revenue vs Customer Acquisition Goals
(01:12:39) Exploring AI and Automation in Business
(01:16:23) The Concept of Sovereignty in Business
(01:20:14) Life Changes and Protecting What's Valuable

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Can you build a wealthy life without sacrificing personal fulfilment?

Is wealth more than just financial abundance?

Today, we’re sitting down with Steve Tan, serial entrepreneur, renowned dropshipper and full-stack digital marketer with over 14 years of extensive background in the eCommerce industry.

Steve, along with Luke Belmar, co-founded Capital Club - a community that gives you front seat access to the world's top experts in business, entrepreneurship, career development, and biohacking.

We dissect the meaning of true wealth, materialism, and the rigorous demands of entrepreneurial life. Steve shares the challenges he faced starting from zero, the cultural impacts on business practices, and his personal growth experiences.

Steve also shares insights on the importance of the environment you’re in, the influence of government policies on business, and the power of having a unique perspective towards success and wealth

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Connect with Steven Tan
Instagram: @heystevetan


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LinkedIn: Darren Lee
Twitter: Darren_ks

(00:00) Preview and Intro
(00:36) Steve Tan’s Definition of Wealth
(04:19) How To Find Purpose Beyond Money
(07:06) Why Ego is Your Biggest Enemy
(12:20) The Reality of Taxation and Government Control
(16:11) How To Go From 0 to 1
(18:38) What Makes China A Global Superpower?
(24:25) The Importance of Good Work Ethic
(26:01) Does Money Solve All Problems?
(30:22) Dealing with Hate
(33:47) Lessons from a Failed Crowdfunding Campaign
(37:22) Steve Tan’s Biggest Regrets?
(39:50) Biggest Opportunities in Crypto
(42:55) Steve's Entrepreneurial Journey
(48:39) Comparisons: Good or Bad?
(53:05) Religion, Enlightenment and Materialism
(56:02) Building Capital Club and Meeting Luke Belmar
(01:05:41) The Impact of Time and Leveraging Past Relationships
(01:09:45) How Much has Steve Tan Made So Far?
(01:17:39) The Benefits of Having Freedom of Location
(01:23:37) Authenticity over Flaunting Wealth
(01:29:13) Why Do People Chase Validation?
(01:34:35) Why Time is Money

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