Business Models for Creators

Jasmine Love

This is a monthly podcast where we explore the realities of creators living the creator dream to help you turn YOUR dream into reality.  We'll talk to a different creator each month including fiction writers, copywriters,  podcasters, YouTubers and more. We'll help answer the question, what do creators do all day and is this something I want to do?  And if you're looking for productivity and mindset tips, trying to figure out which creator path is right for you or need ideas for marketing and monetizing your work, you've come to the right place.

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Episodes

Monetizing Your Passion with Adult Voice Actress Becca Part 1
Jul 7 2024
Monetizing Your Passion with Adult Voice Actress Becca Part 1
Do you believe that, just because you love what you do, you don’t deserve to get paid for it?Think again!“It’s okay to get paid to do what you love.” -BeccaIn this episode of Business Models for Creators (part 1 of the interview), I’m chatting with adult voice actress and indie erotic writer, Becca, about the realities of making money as a creator. Some people still say that you can’t make money as an indie creator. Becca proves them wrong! (And so can you!)A few highlights of our discussion:Why Becca was afraid of monetizing her audio erotica workWhy it took her so long to start charging for her workWhat Becca actually does to make money and how she chargesWhat Becca’s doctor said to her when she became overwhelmed with “too many” clients!How Becca has dealt with “artist’s guilt”The truth about needing validation for your work (Is needing validation really “bad”?)Listen in to find out how Becca manages writing, recording, editing, marketing, and accounting while also mothering two young children. Learn what motivated Becca to get really good editing—something she finds exceedingly tedious. And discover how Becca’s background helps her improvise her audio performances.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.This episode was first published: July 2, 2023Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Yes You CAN Make Money as an Author with Bestselling Author Juliette N. Banks
Apr 7 2024
Yes You CAN Make Money as an Author with Bestselling Author Juliette N. Banks
As a writer, you’ve heard it all: “You can’t make money as a writer.” “Writing is a hobby, not a career.” “Nobody’s reading anymore.”First, no. Second, only if you want it that way. And, third, absolutely no.In this episode of Business Models for Creators, I’m chatting with bestselling and money-making author, Juliette N. Banks. And, when I say “bestselling,” I mean hundreds of thousands of books sold bestselling. Juliette shares how she became such a popular author, how she became profitable as an author, and how she keeps her ideas (and the money) flowing.“We write a book. We love writing it. We have fun writing it. And it ticks all our boxes for being a writer and an author. Then we have a product. And if we want it to be a business and make money, we have to think like that.” —Juliette N. BanksHighlights from the episode:What is rapid release publishing?Why do you need to treat being an author like a business?How do you keep the ideas flowing?Should you go wide or exclusive as an author?Why would you choose self-publishing over traditional publishing?What do talking bananas have to do with selling books?Juliette N. Banks is a bestselling romance author who has taken the genre by storm with her popular series The Moretti Blood Brothers, The Dark Kings of NYC, and The Dufort Dynasty. She writes both contemporary and paranormal page-turning romances with hot heroes you'll fall in love with. Juliette has a vast background in consumer marketing and was previously published with Random House. Connect with Juliette:www.juliettebanks.comwww.instagram.com/juliettebanksauthorhttps://www.facebook.com/JulietteNBanksAuthorDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
120k Followers and Beyond with Lisa LaCroix
Mar 3 2024
120k Followers and Beyond with Lisa LaCroix
How do you pick a niche when you love and are good at so many different topics? What happens  if you simply don’t pick a niche?Can you  get more than 100,000 followers if you don’t niche?These are just a few of the questions we’re exploring in this interview with multi-hyphenate content creator Lisa LaCroix.A few highlights:What Lisa did (or didn’t do) to get more than 100K followers on TikTokWhy she views some of her ADHD-like brain “issues” as superpowersWhat Lisa’s Lily Pad Model for content creation looks like (This is a game changer when it comes to the traditional wisdom to narrow your focus.)Why Lisa has a win-win philosophy when it comes to content creation and monetizationHow to motivate yourself to keep creating even when the world is burning and you feel as if you can’t make a differenceWhen I asked Lisa what she would do differently if she could start over from scratch, Lisa said, “You do what you do because that’s what you did. And, so, there wasn’t really any other choice.” Our discussion on managing the weight of the world led me to say: “If you make content that changes somebody’s day, then you’re counterbalancing the negativity in the world.” This is so important for content creators to remember.We also discuss:How important it is to have an accountability system with another content creator The benefits of recycling contentDifferent ways to monetize your contentLisa LaCroix is a TikToker, podcaster, speaking coach, and artful aging expert. She’s also a competitive ballroom dancer. Connect with Lisa:lisalacroix.comTikTok: Lisa_LaCroixDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Behind the Sound with Audio Engineer Cory Barton PART 2
Feb 4 2024
Behind the Sound with Audio Engineer Cory Barton PART 2
If you missed part 1 of my interview with Cory Barton, please go back and listen to January’s episode!In this often hilarious episode, we continue our conversation about marketing and monetization, and we “go deeper” to get to know more about Cory personally.Of course, I already know Cory really well since he’s my baby bro! And that’s part of what makes this such an excellent episode—we have fun together! It also helps that Cory totally knows his stuff as an audio engineer, he’s an awesome storyteller, and he’s funny as hell.Some highlights from the episode:When Cory recognized that he should stop doing work for free… and why he kept doing free work anywayWhy Cory got a day job and still does his own work on the sideWhat Cory would have done differently, if anything, in becoming an audio engineerHow to get paid, when to ask for the money, and yet more money stuffHow Cory set up the not-so-fun but oh-so-necessary legal aspects of his businessThe ongoing debate about morning routines and whether you really need one to succeed“Scientific” proof why today’s music actually sucks—or, at least, substantive support from the educated ear of an audio engineer that today’s music is not goodCory Barton is an audio engineer for fiction podcasts and the founder of Kool Nerd Productions, an audio and music production company.—Songs mentioned in this episode:Lyrics from Sleepy Hallow’s “2055”Written by Tegan ChambersSong released April 14, 2021Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Behind the Sound with Audio Engineer Cory Barton
Jan 7 2024
Behind the Sound with Audio Engineer Cory Barton
In this super-special episode of Business Models for Creators, Jasmine is chatting with her brother, audio engineer Cory Barton!We’re doing something new on BMFC…  Cory isn’t the standard author or copywriter guest. But, as a creator in his own right, he’s got myriad insights into a totally different creative field. Cory has deep experience in the world of audiobooks and podcasting. So, if you happen to be a podcaster, you just may pick up a few tips to help with your editing. If you’re a writer, you may gain some insights on getting your writing made into an audiobook. And, if you’re a voice actor, you may learn about doing voiceovers for audiobooks.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Cory decided to be an audio engineer instead of a chef and why that choice ended up being not just a bit ironic.What Cory is reading right now, including graphic novels and The Will to Change by bell hooks.Some of the differences between an audio editor, an audio engineer, and a sound designer.Why you should ask for the role or title you want instead of just taking what you’re given.The fascinating steps that go into the making of a fiction podcast. You’ll also discover:Some of Cory’s daily habits as an audio engineer.What living fictional feeds are.Why you should invest in high-quality headphones to do audio engineering.A studio trick pro audio engineers use to make their clients happy when they ask for tweaks. (It’s pretty funny!)How to make money as an audio engineer.How audio engineers use algorithms vs AI. Note: Algorithms do not necessarily equal AI.Cory Barton is an audio engineer for fiction podcasts  and the founder of Kool Nerd Productions, an audio and music production company.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Stay True to Yourself with Copywriter Ashley Campusano PART 1
Nov 5 2023
Stay True to Yourself with Copywriter Ashley Campusano PART 1
Ashley Campusano went from working as a mental health counselor to thriving freelance copywriter and copy coach to working in-house in the tech industry. And she did it without selling out or losing an ounce of herself or her soul.Ashley is a massive proponent of building a business around who you really are and taking a job only with a company that loves you for who you really are. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a business or a job you hate.From the episode: “She [Ashley’s client] wanted to appeal to people who don't look like her. So she wanted to sound like people who don't sound like her. So I'm like, ‘Don’t do it, girl. Cause then you're going to hate your business. You're not going to want to do it. And you're going to get clients who are going to just, they're only going to be liking you for this fake version you gave them.’” -Ashley CampusanoAshley lives what she teaches. Most of her clients were referrals from fellow copywriters who knew she’d be the right fit for these clients. And the company she works for found her on LinkedIn, reached out to her, and offered her more money than she asked for.Ashley has used her coaching skills and copywriting skills to advocate for and promote people and products she is passionate about, especially businesses owned by people of color  and natural products. Whether you have your own business, work in-house, do freelance work, or are considering getting into copywriting, you will find something to inspire your path from Ashley!In this episode, you’ll hear:Why Ashley prefers the EPO framework of marketing and sales (empathy, possibilities and opportunity) to one of fear and shamingHow Ashley stumbled into copywriting as a career after previously working as a mental health counselorWhat huge lesson Ashley learned from spending most of her first-year copywriting earnings on more courses, webinars, and trainings How to use your copywriting skills for people, products, or causes you are passionate aboutHow Ashley has coached her clients and colleagues to be 100 percent true to themselves at work and when building their own businessAshley Campusano is a copywriter and copy coach for businesses looking to make money online. She is also an in-house copywriter in the tech industry. Connect with Ashley:https://www.kitcatcopy.com/website-makeoverkitcatcopy@outlook.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Managing Your Energy for Maximum Results with Brand Strategist and Copywriter Michelle Simons PART TWO
Oct 1 2023
Managing Your Energy for Maximum Results with Brand Strategist and Copywriter Michelle Simons PART TWO
In this episode of Business Models for Creators, I continue my conversation with brand strategist and copywriter, Michelle Simons. Go back and check out part 1, if you missed it!Michelle and I talk about marketing and monetization, specifically how she makes money in her business and how she finds her clients. It’s all in the emails!We go deeper into Michelle’s life as a business owner with a chronic illness and chat about how she stays on top of work, keeps to deadlines, and handles new ideas, all while taking care of her health.We also discuss AI and whether copywriters are at risk of losing their jobs to this new technology.Michelle notes that “copywriters are probably not going to be replaced, but copywriters who don’t use AI will be replaced.” Michelle says that she doesn’t feel threatened by AI because she spends her time as a strategist which requires her human brain and her “ability to understand all the aspects of my client’s business, …and I don’t think we’re there yet with AI, so I don’t worry that it can do that part of my job for me.”In the episode, you’ll learn:How Michelle makes money as a brand strategist and copywriterHow she packages her servicesSome super-niche businesses Michelle works withWhy she likes cold-email pitchingHow Michelle manages her business with a chronic illnessMichelle’s perspective on AIWhy Michelle doesn’t like scarcity marketingHow to use urgency in your marketing with integrityMichelle’s advice for dealing with imposter syndromeMichelle Simons is a brand strategist and copywriter for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and visionary changemakers.Connect with MichelleInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michelle.r.simons/Websitehttps://michellesimons.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Managing Your Energy for Maximum Results with Brand Strategist and Copywriter Michelle Simons PART ONE
Sep 3 2023
Managing Your Energy for Maximum Results with Brand Strategist and Copywriter Michelle Simons PART ONE
Do you have those days when you can’t keep up with your work? Your energy crashes, and you’re totally wiped out? How about when your creativity seems to dry up and you find yourself producing “garbage”?Really frustrating, huh?This month’s guest, brand strategist and copywriter, Michelle Simons, seems to have mastered the art of managing her energy for maximum results. And she’s here to share her tricks and strategies.In part one of my interview with Michelle, you’ll learn:The twisty turns that led Michelle into becoming a copywriter and brand strategistHow she actually learned branding strategyWhat tools Michelle uses to organize her dayHow she manages her energy (high-capacity vs low-capacity days)Michelle’s brilliant “Chanel Rule” (this is so brilliant!)How she handles it when creativity dries up (yep, it happens!)An awesome tip to really find your nicheMichelle Simons is a brand strategist and copywriter for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and visionary changemakers.Connect with MichelleInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michelle.r.simons/Websitehttps://michellesimons.comEnjoying Business Models for Creators? You can support the show here. https://ko-fi.com/businessmodelsforcreatorsDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Monetizing Your Passion with Adult Voice Actress Becca Part 1
Jul 2 2023
Monetizing Your Passion with Adult Voice Actress Becca Part 1
Do you believe that, just because you love what you do, you don’t deserve to get paid for it?Think again!“It’s okay to get paid to do what you love.” -BeccaIn this episode of Business Models for Creators (part 1 of the interview), I’m chatting with adult voice actress and indie erotic writer, Becca, about the realities of making money as a creator. Some people still say that you can’t make money as an indie creator. Becca proves them wrong! (And so can you!)A few highlights of our discussion:Why Becca was afraid of monetizing her audio erotica workWhy it took her so long to start charging for her workWhat Becca actually does to make money and how she chargesWhat Becca’s doctor said to her when she became overwhelmed with “too many” clients!How Becca has dealt with “artist’s guilt”The truth about needing validation for your work (Is needing validation really “bad”?)Listen in to find out how Becca manages writing, recording, editing, marketing, and accounting while also mothering two young children. Learn what motivated Becca to get really good editing—something she finds exceedingly tedious. And discover how Becca’s background helps her improvise her audio performances.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!
Business Models For Creators Season 1 Trailer
Apr 30 2023
Business Models For Creators Season 1 Trailer
Hey Creator Fam.  Welcome to Business Models for Creators! This is a monthly podcast where we explore the day to day realities of creators living the creator dream by talking to a different creator each month including fiction writers,copywriters, all kinds of writers really, voice actors and actresses, podcasters, YouTubers and more.  We’ll dive into what these creators are reading, watching, and listening to to stay inspired. And if you’ve ever wondered, what do creators do all day and is this something I want to do you? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll unpack  what a day in the life of each creator really looks like, beyond the highlight reel, including morning routines or lack thereof, the most challenging task of the day and how to make sure it gets done and strategies to break through the creativity blocks and do the work. And we’ll also celebrate the many joys of being a creator. And that’s not all… If you're looking for ideas on how to market and monetize your own creative work, our marketing and monetization segment has you covered. And each episode will also dive into the more human aspects of being a creator including what it's like to be a creator with ADD or chronic health issues and how to overcome the challenges of pursuing your creative dreams as a single mom or as a minority. So whether you're looking for productivity and mindset tips, trying to figure out what creative path is right for you and ideas to make it happen, or you just want to hang out and listen to conversations between creators who enjoy learning from each other, we've got something for you. Business Models for Creators will be available on all the major podcast platforms and if you're more of a visual person we'll have a video podcast available on YouTube. If you love the podcast it would be so awesome if you would leave me a review on Apple podcasts, it will help the show get discovered by more people. If you want to discuss the show or ask questions that conversation will happen in the YouTube comment as there's no way for me to respond on podcast platforms. But please still leave me a review, if you’re up for it. It really helps grow the show. Alright, I hope you enjoy Business Models for Creators!  Til next time, Much Love. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest in this program are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the host Jasmine Love or Business Models for Creators.Watch Business Models for Creators on YouTube!