Earlier this year small business expert and serial entrepreneur, Mark Asquith of Excellence Expected, surprised his podcast audience when he announced he was stopping his podcast.

Since then Mark’s branding has evolved.

In this special episode you’ll hear why Mark has taken a break and how this has influenced the future direction of the Inspirational Creatives podcast. 

Listen, too, to a private conversation with social media expert, entrepreneur, musician and artist, Steve Palfreyman and how that conversation is now leading to changes in this podcast.

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http://www.excellence-expected.com/

In 2005, Mark Asquith decided he no longer wanted to work for someone else, 9 to 5.

In 2012, he almost burned out chasing freedom and looking for fulfilment working for himself.

Today, he is a successful British podcaster and small business expert.

As the host of the Excellence Expected podcast, and the co-founder of his own design, brand and marketing agency, Mark has found confidence, and better relationships, in his work today.

In this episode Mark shares what he believes underlies a fulfilling creative life and where you can really find your passions.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.excellence-expected.com

One of the biggest challenges for creative is maintaining focus on their biggest aims in life.

Whether we enjoy setting goals or not, it’s something we all do whether we write them down or not.

In episode 147, successful entrepreneur, businessman and author turned coach, Stephen Rodgers, shared the strategy he used to achieve his own successes in life.

In this short action episode, Stephen shares what he has learned about overcoming his own resistance and how he achieves his highest aims.

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Stephen Rodgers’s wife health crisis changed his life.

Encouraged to re-evaluate the purpose of his own life, today he someone who is dedicated to helping others.

As the founder and CEO of The Alchemy Advisors he helps creatives find their own meaning, purpose and potential.

As the author of a new book, Lead to Gold, Stephen reveals what he believes creates success and happiness when leading a creative life.

Having once generated $25 billion dollars in annual sales, in the real estate business, today he is someone who enjoys not just the arts, but also traveling, yoga, meditation, sky diving and kung fu as part of his richer life.

Hear what Stephen has learned from his successful friends such as Warren Buffet, Brain Tracy and John Assaraff and why he believes every moment in life is an opportunity, a test, a challenge or a gift.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.thealchemyadvisors.com

For many small business owners and creative entrepreneurs one of the biggest risks to their business and freedom is themselves.

In episode 145 of Inspirational Creatives, Standard Procedure author, Tony Brown, shared his best tips for anyone looking to scale their business, serve more people and find freedom from within their creative work.

In this short action episode, listen to what Tony had to say about overcoming the risks and challenges of having a business that is dependent on you.

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http://www.tonylbrown.com/

If you’re a creative entrepreneur or business owner you could be at great risk of getting trapped.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Standard Procedure author, Tony Brown, shares what he knows about scaling ideas and business in a world full of challenges, fear and ego.

Having taken the leap from local authority employee to full-time freelancer, when faced with budget cuts and challenging circumstances, Tony shares how he has created his own success through the power of connections, a blog and a podcast.

Highlighting that there are great benefits of sharing what you know, and working with the right people, Tony shares his experience as a strategy coach and director of three businesses: revealing what he has learnt so far.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.tonylbrown.com/

Have you ever had that moment where you find yourself writing and you just get stuck?

Your mind is out of ideas and now writing feels like an up hill struggle.

You’re not alone.

Fiction writer, Ani Alexander, revealed in episode 143 what to do when it comes to dealing with getting stuck and moving forward again.

In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, you’ll also hear what to do with the reality of writers block.

You’ll learn about some of the more common challenges for writers and creatives (and what to do about them.)

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.anialexander.com/