E38: Conquering Business as a Creative

In Episode 38 of The 3 Wins Podcast, Russ speaks with William Warren, an author, artist, and Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, an Atlanta-based visual communications company. We discuss William’s new book, “The Conquering Creative: 9 Shifts to Build an Unstoppable Creative Business.” William talks about how businesses can benefit from communicating with images, how to succeed as a creative entrepreneur, and how to continue growing after you’ve “conquered business.” Key message: “Creative people especially need help. People like me, if you want to make a living as a creative, you just need some help…I hope this [book] will help people to find fulfillment and find work that they love to do and be excellent at it.” – William Warren Key Insights: ✅Success as a creative entrepreneur requires a shift in thinking and actions. ✅Financial acumen is vital for business sustainability. ✅Conquering business is just the start—embrace strategic, long-term thinking. ✅Leverage the power of visual learning for success. ✅Perfecting your product involves consistent trial and error. Subscribe 👉https://the3wins.substack.com/ Resources Mentioned: The Sketch Effect: https://thesketcheffect.com “The Conquering Creative” by William Warren: https://bit.ly/3N0uiAj Watch Ep 37 with Henry Hays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyi87FxcDDg “Death by Meeting” by Patrick Lencioni: https://bit.ly/42uiQ5t “Building a StoryBrand” by Donald Miller: https://bit.ly/3WV3d5W Additional Resources: To learn more about how to apply The 3 Wins Framework in your business, download our FREE whitepaper, “The 3 Wins: How to Unleash the Collaboration Effect on Profits in Your Company,” here: https://www.legacyadvisorypartners.com/signup-for-free-book-download.html#gref The Great 8: A New Paradigm for Leadership, by J. David Harper, Jr., CEO of Legacy Advisory Partners: https://www.amazon.com/Great-New-Paradigm-Leadership/dp/0986233609 Subscribe: To our Substack to receive each episode (and its key takeaways) in your inbox: https://the3wins.substack.com/ To our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZsW7NF3RlOC7wfTAVGOsw?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with our Guest William Warren On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-warren-83101586 The Sketch Effect: https://thesketcheffect.com Connect with our Host: Russ Clemmer, president of Legacy Advisory Partners Russ Clemmer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russclemmer/ The 3 Wins Podcast is presented by Legacy Advisory Partners: https://www.legacyadvisorypartners.com/ Connect with our Producer: Sean Lyden, CEO, Lyden Communications: www.SystematicSelling.co Sean Lyden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanlyden/ Disclaimer: The 3 Wins Podcast is brought to you by Legacy Advisory Partners. Discussions in this show should not be construed as specific recommendations or investment advice. Always consult with your investment professional before making important investment decisions. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Investment Advisor Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Legacy Advisory Partners are not affiliated.