E77: It’s hard enough finding what your true vision for life is let alone finding where and when to share it so it benefits your efforts. Join me on this quick solo episode breaking down what I’ve learned and experienced from sharing my vision with others. Controlling the energy and pressures induced from sharing it with others to help you get closer to your creative goals. Not everyone should know what you are planning all the time because they may not help while others definitely should. Sometimes it isn’t the time or place but manifesting comes from sharing what you can offer to the world. Let’s chat.   In This Episode We Cover Writing, telling others and saying out loud manifests Finding your people Who can and can’t hear it? Where will you get negative and positive reactions Energy & Pressure Accidentally challenging others Self awareness and empathy Trial vision sharing Putting out bread crumbs of the vision to gauge the room Is it an open or closed conversation? You need a compass that people see Quotes “ When you right it down or say it to other people you are creating pressures and energy that make it more real or easier to achieve.” - Host Dave Swillum   “ In the middle can be a slippery slope because you can be in the middle for a long time. You can get one goal done and go on to another and it stays in the middle.” - Host Dave Swillum   “ Gauge your room, gauge yourself.” - Host Dave Swillum via Meagan Swillum   Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E76: Another repeat guest now that we are getting two years out from launch a lot has changed. Today is about sharing something I’ve never been able to speak to with certainty but hear a lot of listeners and friends speak on. How do you start a business when you have a kid? We’ve had some amazing guests that do both but I wanted to share a fresh perspective on both the business and being a parent. Please join me with Coach Jake Lospennato again to speak on being a new father and new business owner full time. It isn’t easy but it can happen and in this episode you’ll hear how if you thought about it before past or pre tense. Talk about societal pressures, having the right partner, being the best you can for your child BY pursuing your dreams, balance, and a lot more. In This Episode We Cover Having your first child while going after you dream Leaving something you tried hard for Recreating the vision When Income disappears Focusing on being a dad to focus on the dream List out everything that you’ve done Having the right partner Perspective shift Societal norms that get in the way The fear of having kids and being stopped There is no 100% Boundaries Balance Quotes “We didn’t plan to have a child, it was a surprise. Ashley is a rockstar mother and it helps so much because she supports me to be able to do what I do. Having a partner like that, I’m not sure everyone has a partner that’s that supportive. If your partner isn’t that supportive. Really put some thought into if you want a partner like that if you are trying to transition into a business.” - Jake Lospennato   “ It’s always a work in progress, you’ll never be 100%.” - Jake Lospennato Jake’s Resources You Were Born Rich By Bob Proctor https://amzn.to/2FUBkb0 The Secret By Bob Proctor https://amzn.to/2FUBkb0 Dr. Joe Dispensa Jake’s Links IG @coachjakelospennato   FB Jake Lospennato   Website www.coachjakelospennato.com     Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/ Email [email protected] Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E75: Sorry the title is super lame but I am too so that’s kind of part of it. Another IG connection. Jamie has tuned in on and off for some time now and we connected more through IG and found we have VERY similar interests and live really close which is weird because I am a pretty mixed dude. Fun episode, stays light hearted but hits on a lot of points between all the interests. We talk on why the blend makes sense and how it helps and hurts us. Lifestyle choice and design, and dig into each piece. If you like all or none there’s something here but still really at large why we both ended up doing all these things. What blend makes you up? In This Episode We Cover Taking opportunities as they come It’s easy to stay in a job you don’t like Blending what you like Glass ceiling Lifestyle choice Seeing opportunity Renovations Paying or doing? No overhead means freedom Sacrifice now When are you setting up for? Long term? No input/output for time anymore Success leaves clues Harness your 20’s Start early Quotes “ I”m taking opportunities as they come and I’m letting the universe guide it. Whenever opportunities come, take advantage of them, and play your best hand with the cards that you got.” - Jamie Ryan “Dealing with bosses and having that glass ceiling above over your head. Like your working your ass off and they’re only giving you like $20 dollars an hour with a little bit of commission. I can’t deal with that.” - Jamie Ryan   “None of it is cool, none of it is a fun thing but If I could do this for a little bit then I could wake up and do whatever I want then it’s worth it.” - Host Dave Swillum Jamie Ryan’s Resources The One Thing By Gary Keller https://amzn.to/2ZCEwPf   Bigger Pockets Podcast https://www.biggerpockets.com/   Jamie Ryan’s Links IG/FB @jcryan25   Groove Renovation’s Waking Up From Work Podcast Links Website www.wakingupfromwork.com Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/ Email [email protected] Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E74: If you have problem taking action this one’s for you. Solo episode w/ Dave in shorter length. I’ve seen countless creatives and business owners prevent themselves from taking the next steps because they come up with problems that don’t exist yet. They come up with how something will be a problem before knowing. This episode is about walking through why it makes sense in some situations to actually cause a problem you need to solve to get your business or creative life moving forward. We can all say we don’t have time, its too much money, I can’t from this area, I don’t know the right people…….we can’t have these problems until it happens. Let’s talk it out on E74.   In This Episode We Cover Taking an action You can always solve a problem We solve problems all day You are choosing your problems Creating Action Limiting Belief No one has time A real problem The mind is trained to protect We need risk Mitigate it We fix our biggest problems first Problems are still problems, but what do you want?   Quotes   “ No one has time, if you have time you fill it up with shit to do. No one has time…..it’s the biggest limiting self belief.” - Host Dave Swillum   “Make a problem a real problem.” - Host Dave Swillum   “You will by habit focus on your biggest problems first.” - Host Dave Swillum   Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E73: In today’s episode Dave speaks with long time friends Ethan and Katelynn Hunter of Hunters Van Life. For awhile now I’ve wanted to interview some van life or other “alternative life” people out there to get perspective on the why behind it. I believe the why is the same why many of us have just in a different approach at achieving a life we want to live all the time being creative and having time to create.   We speak about the process, working for what you want to have happen. Control on life and perspective of time. Perception of the life and time we want verses what we actually have to do and what is not real. Lots of deep conversation sprinkled with some pre-game wine and jokes between friends. Lots to think about here but not too deep to go for a run and hang with us.   In This Episode We Cover Seeing where your money is going Wanting less Having less What do you need, what do you care about? What is for you? What other ways can you live? Minimum expenses Creating a schedule When you want you can make it happen Things have to suck sometimes Time when your in it vs when you look back Controlling time There are other ways to live   Quotes   “We just worked two weeks, now we are all set for the next 3 months.” - Ethan Hunter   “ You don’t have to do the 9 to 5, you don’t have to buy the house with the picket fence and fill it up with things. There are other ways to live. People think this is what we are supposed to be doing and if you aren’t feeling like thats meant for you or that brings you true joy then there are other ways.” - Katelynn Hunter   “When there’s something that you really want you just do it, you make it work. If there’s something you really want I truly believe you just make it happen.” - Katelynn Hunter   “I need that game to play, I need the other game to play, and I know that.” - Host Dave Swillum   “When your in your 30’s or 40’s looking back 6 months feels like nothing. When your in 6 months, 6 months feels like 10 years and your like this is awful, how am I still doing this?!?!” - Host Dave Swillum   Ethan & Katelynn Website & Links   Website www.thehuntersvanlife.com   Insta @thehuntersvanlife   Ethan & Katelynn’s Noted Resources & Artists   Eamon & Bec www.eamonandbec.com   Trent & Allie www.trentandallie.com   Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E72: As an audio engineer I always have to steal time with other engineers to talk on music and production. Today is someone I’ve loved the work of for awhile so it was awesome to chat. Kevin Billingslea records mostly out of the greater Portland, ME area and has backed artists like Lamb Of God, Vanna, Cruel Hand, Valley Heart, and so many others. We talk on getting what you put into your art, choosing the right things you need not for flash or charm but for purpose and function. Not needing the best place or gear to get going and what leveling up looks like so you aren’t chasing clients to the bottom. Imposter syndrome, amazing hidden Chipotle recipes, and band dad stories. You will find something for all creative entrepreneurs in here to stir your thoughts and strategy in what you love.   In This Episode We Cover Watching others work Band dads are the best Outgrowing your space It’s not the tools it’s the fool Investing in the important things first Not the gear Big career benchmarks Professional relationships Lighting in a bottle moments How to keep energy in art after a long career Managing consistency If you won’t invest what you are doing, no one else will Never race to the bottom Only being you in your work, say no when you should Chipotle   Quotes   “ Geniuses, when your around them all you can really do is hope to zap every bit of wisdom you can from them.” - Kevin Billingslea   “I’ve seen a lot of bands go into incredible studios and come out with garbage and I’ve seen a lot of bands go into squalor studios and come out with something that’s rippin’.” - Kevin Billingslea   “What do I really need to make this happen? And sometimes it’s just an audio interface and a Mic in a room with ok acoustics.” - Host Dave Swillum   “There’s no plug in that injects feel into a vocal take, it just doesn’t exist.” - Kevin Billingslea   Kevin Billingslea Website & Links   Website https://kevinbillingslea.com/   The Halo Studio http://thehalostudio.com/   Kevin’s Band Too Late The Hero https://www.facebook.com/toolatetheherome/   Insta @kevinbillingslea   Kevin Billingslea Noted Resources & Artists   Network!   Valley Heart https://www.facebook.com/valleyheartma/   Kevin’s Secret Chipotle Recipe   Burrito Get double wrapped because it doesn’t cost anything extra and why not? Get the white rice, the least healthy shit ever, but, that ship is well on it’s way Pinto Beans Steak: To get double meat, wait to tell them about your double meat order until after they’ve done the first scoop. If you tell them beforehand they will compensate their scoops. Corn salsa is acceptable Tomato salsa soaks everything else Sour cream If you like heat the red stuff is fine No lettuce because it’s just taking up space You can do guac if you want but Kevin is allergic to it Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E71: Today we hang with Mike of Durkish Delight. Digital art, murals, and lots more. Durkish is a networker by nature connecting with people around the world from IG, TikTok, and google maps while making art. We talk on enjoying the process and seeing the light at the end of the 9 to 5 tunnel. We also go over our own tendencies as entrepreneurs and creatives to be cyclical in creating our own problems to fight away. I think all of us in this life do that to some degree. Come hang out and chat across mediums and lifestyle living a creative life full time.   In This Episode We Cover Seeing a glimpse of full time coming Transitioning from full time job to full time creative work Don’t position yourself for regret Digital art & murals Enjoy the early stages Every project brings you closer You don’t know what doors will lead to what The world could end tomorrow Happiness as the main focus Looking back on achievements Networking and connecting Creating your own problems Quotes “I always try to think ahead to I’m gonna be old with wrinkley skin some day. I don’t want to be 90 and regret that I was too scared to take the chance on what I love.” - Durkish Delight   “In life there are challenges, thats always gonna be there so you gotta enjoy it as you go.” - Durkish Delight   “You can’t see it when you’re in it, it’s like standing too close to a mural but not seeing the big picture to understand the beauty.” - Host Dave Swillum   Durkish Delight’s Website & Links   Website https://www.durkishdelights.com/   Insta @durkishdelights   TikTok @durkishdelights   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Artist/Durkish-Delights-106108464118578/   Durkish’s Noted Resources & Artists   Creative Pep Talk Podcast https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes   Creative Guts Podcast https://www.creativegutspodcast.com/   Abstract Thinking Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abstract-thinking-create-your-best-art/id1416645086   Color palettes and ideas pinterest.com   Insta’s he recommends @ryanwritesonthings @mona.essence   Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E70: No Means Why & How We all hear no everyday but it’s how we perceive that answer and response with actions that defines who achieves and who doesn’t. You can’t make a living doing that, you can’t get a loan for that, you can’t afford it, you can’t ever live that way……. When I hear no I am thinking about WHY they are saying it and HOW I will get around it to continue on my mission.   Let’s talk about the different and sometimes secret ways people say no to us in our creative living journeys. No and yes never mean what we think when we analyze why they are being said and how we can move forward.   In This Episode We Cover No doesn’t mean no, ask why, figure out how Friends and family judgement taken in Network Speaking with others that do what you do often No and Yes are circumstantial, these are arbitrary How can you do it? Why did someone or something say No? The why is important You will always hear no Mentors aren’t always right Good mentors challenge you but don’t stop you Quotes “ When someone says no it’s almost like an immediately how am I going to do this, like they didn't’ say anything. When someone builds a little damn in the river its going to pull off in different streams until it goes where it’s going to go, it’s going to go there.” - Host Dave Swillum   “ In real life we know that there are thousands and thousands of people doing it in real life, but if we don’t go out and meet any of them it feels like its a TV show and isn’t possible. We need to network.” - Host Dave Swillum   “You don’t need anything to start anything.” - Host Dave Swillum   Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Merch To Support Us! https://wakeup.itemorder.com/sale?fbclid=IwAR30nyVXdpFaax0mN0CRcC_mVjNzafbMo0spds82eoG-GMo01HG6Uq0dvzw   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E69:   This week is a blend of how to brand a business aesthetically in person and digitally and how to create an experience. We hang with Hilary Lane of Craft Business Builders who talks on her story of starting her first business when she was 26 and going through realizations of what she did and didn’t want out of a business. Finding the parts we love and going all in.   We speak through rejection and ways of making things work to get going along the way. After speaking through Hilary’s story we dive into speaking on knowing what type of business owner you are in your creative business and what it is trying to portray. Great blend of creative business, real estate, branding, and a story that will make you feel like you aren’t alone when things get tough along the way.     In This Episode We Cover Trial by fire Bigger picture Don’t take no Ratings What part of the business do you love? Getting out when its wrong Break Friends moving, finding location Separating different brands What’s your message? How can you not afford it?   Quotes   “ Really, I feel like I can do a lot, but I’m not being given the opportunity to do everything I wanna do here and I’m not being challenged anymore. If I go to another job I feel like I’m just a dime a dozen.” - Hilary Lane   “ Do whatever you have to do, guerrilla warfare to make it so you can do what you want to do.” - Host Dave Swillum   “ I hate knowing how hard it is to run a business and how many of them are going to fail.” - Hilary Lane     Hilary’s Recommended Resources   How I Built This Podcast By Guy Raz https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-thisSearch     Hilary’s Links   [email protected] @thenewhampshiregetaway @craftbusinessbuilders @getaway.homedesign   Craft Business Builders https://www.craftbusinessbuilders.com/   Getaway Vacation Rentals https://www.getawayvacationproperties.com/?fbclid=IwAR12EOm0SvuDDkBFBPC8Y9M-FKFTxReU9IRvVsAu2dK6orIopiysQgqgL4I   Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

E68:   Zachary and I met when he tuned in regularly watching our IG live show on Thursday nights, I hired him to take my band photos, and here we are!   Zach and I talk about his getting into full time photography and looking for the human element and story of a project. Speaking about how to work with clients personalities, how to make a statement, and how to make photos work for you.   If you like photography or want to go full time in the space this ones for you or anyone creative looking inside other projects, ways of getting into it, and the creative story telling from any medium   In This Episode We Cover Changing paths Collaborative conversation Finding people through social to outside relationship What story are we trying to tell? Using YOUR medium to story tell Getting your ideas out there before you start working with others Filtering out clients to get the right fit Your stamp on your work The human element Quotes   “ Because it looked like a trailer but it was actually a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house, the photos were that bad that I saved $40,000 on it, thats what good photos can do.” - Host Dave Swillum   “ When we were doing the band shoot it was almost a conversation. I want to hear your input, you’re trying to put out the theme of your music, or the idea of your music.” - Zachary James   “Using the thing that you have as a medium that you’re best with to convey a story, that’s what being a creative is.” - Host Dave Swillum     Zach’s Recommended Resources   @jorid.koalitic     Zach’s Links   Websites zacharyjamesphotography.net   IG @zarcharyjames_photos     Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email [email protected]   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com