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Some of the most interesting and inspiring stories I’ve heard are about people’s creative journeys and what they’ve learned along the way. The world needs to hear more of those stories, and now you can hear them on the Follow Your Curiosity podcast. Twice a month, you’ll hear a new interview where we delve into one person’s creative journey. Some of these folks will be better known than others, but they’ll all hold up a mirror to the importance of creative endeavor in every life. In the alternating weeks, you’ll hear short Creative Pep Talk episodes where I feature a creativity tool or tip to help you keep your creative energy flowing. You’ll find something you can use in every episode of Follow Your Curiosity!
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
It’s no secret that a lot of creative people absolutely love doing their creative work, but seize up at the idea of selling it. I invited Annie P. Ruggles, also known simply as Annie P., to the podcast to share why selling doesn’t have to be evil, and how to get around our fears and worries involving selling creative work. Annie, a former theater kid, now runs the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, which aims to help those of us who are marketing and sales averse get our work into the world in an ethical way we can feel good about. We talk about the myth that arts and humanities degrees are worthless, why selling—and buying—are things we all do all the time, how to price creative work, how to avoid falling into the trap of creating solely to make money, and more.
Episode breakdown:
00:00 Introduction and ethical selling.
06:01 Dad hated engineering, so choose passion instead.
08:21 Indecisive about practicality vs. passion for education.
10:53 Hosted quirky singing contests, now a marketing assistant.
16:39 Art and selling both aim to engage.
17:38 Ethical selling guides emotions for a purpose.
21:53 Challenges the idea of corruptible consumption.
26:17 Customer service, group calls, trading time. Avoiding negotiation and chaos.
30:04 Struggle to afford it, observe positive behaviors.
33:03 Set the price based on labor and creativity.
37:27 Curiosity about success beyond traditional careers persists.
40:47 Avenue Q song questions value of English degree.
42:36 Create for passion before seeking financial gain.
47:00 Some people don't like anime or cosplay.
50:24 Overcoming societal norms to pursue creative passions.
55:29 Having honest conversation, avoiding being manipulative.
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