# creatives make — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover creatives make. Page: Feed: --- ## 41. $49,300 in Bookings from Referrals: My Exact Breakdown _2025-09-17 · Successful Creatives_ Are you tired of spending hours on Instagram or running ads just to keep your calendar full? What if I told you there’s a simpler, more effective way to book dream clients—without the constant hustle? 🔑 Key Takeaways Why referrals are so much more powerful than social media or ads The simple referral-building steps baked right into my workflow How you can start planting referral seeds this week… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/17861479-41-49-300-in-bookings-from-referrals-my-exact-breakdown.mp3) ## How a Home Renovation Crisis Forced Me to Rethink Success—and the System That Saved My Business _2025-09-03 · Successful Creatives_ What would happen to your business if you had to step away for two months? No Instagram. No ads. No blogging. Would it survive—or would it crumble? This summer, I put my business to the ultimate test. With my home renovation spiraling into chaos and my mental bandwidth at zero, I had no choice but to step back. And yet, my business didn’t just survive—it thrived. In July alone, I booked $49,300 in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/17784856-how-a-home-renovation-crisis-forced-me-to-rethink-success-and-the-system-that-saved-my-business.mp3) ## 39. What To Do When A Sale Goes Wrong _2025-05-23 · Successful Creatives_ Recorded live on location at White House Custom Colour, Erica discusses how she turned a sale that didn't go as planned into a chance to build trust, confidence and clients that come back again and again Successful Creatives make the world brighter. Follow @theewingsstudio on instagram for weekly tips and tricks to uplevel your bookings and increase profits so that you can accomplish all of the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/17210706-39-what-to-do-when-a-sale-goes-wrong.mp3) ## 38. The Fireplace Episode: How Sales is Evolving in 2025 _2025-02-28 · Successful Creatives_ Ben and I are renovating our home, and part of that includes picking out a fireplace (hurray!). We thought it would be simple—walk into a store, pick one out, order. But instead, we had three wildly different experiences. And by the end, I realized this had everything to do with what’s working in sales right now in 2025. Quick summary: Store #1: all the friendly chit-chat, but we left without… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/16698721-38-the-fireplace-episode-how-sales-is-evolving-in-2025.mp3) ## 37. How I turned $65K into $215K in just 12 Months _2025-01-16 · Successful Creatives_ Have you ever felt stuck in a routine that doesn’t align with the life you truly want—like you’re just getting by instead of thriving? That was me in 2013. At that time, my hubby Ben was grinding away, spending 60+ hours a week away from our family (baby boy #2 had just arrived on the scene!) for a career he didn’t love. It was a “wake up - go to work - go to sleep - repeat” kind of life that we… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/16437256-37-how-i-turned-65k-into-215k-in-just-12-months.mp3) ## 36. How to Manifest Anything You Want _2025-01-09 · Successful Creatives_ In this episode, we break down actionable strategies to manifest your biggest goals and transform your life in 2025. Learn how to create a clear vision that aligns with your most authentic desires and craft a specific plan to achieve them without compromising on your values or overworking. Here, we cover the vital steps needed to bring your vision to reality, including setting precise goals,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/16404808-36-how-to-manifest-anything-you-want.mp3) ## 35. Do you need a sales system? _2024-11-12 · Successful Creatives_ Imagine it’s breakfast time. You wake up starving and head to the kitchen to make some eggs and toast, but you’re sleep deprived and forget to turn on the burner. The eggs don’t cook. When you finally realize, you turn on the burner and after an extra long time, the eggs are ready…not awesome, but edible. And the toast is cold. Think of a sales system as a pre-heated pan, with the burner on just… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/16092343-35-do-you-need-a-sales-system.mp3) ## 34. Your focus on leads is hurting your bookings _2024-11-05 · Successful Creatives_ In this episode, we explore a common pitfall for many wedding vendors: the relentless chase for more leads. We challenge the traditional notion that more leads are the key to growing your business and examine why this focus might be holding you back. With real-life examples and insights, learn why the quality of inquiries matters significantly more than quantity and how a strategic approach to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/16052358-34-your-focus-on-leads-is-hurting-your-bookings.mp3) ## 33. The state of the wedding industry in 2025 _2024-10-23 · Successful Creatives_ The industry has experienced "seismic shifts since 2023" according to Tim Chi, CEO of The Knot. Those who are successful are the ones who understand AND evolve with the market. T here’s a growing gap between creatives who are booking well and those who are struggling. 🥵 Why is this happening? Well, there are a few culprits at hand, namely: the economy - record inflation, election uncertainty…you… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/15978492-33-the-state-of-the-wedding-industry-in-2025.mp3) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uiyG0vc3rvsK) _2024-10-23 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## 32. 3 Simple Systems Every 6-Figure Creative Business Needs _2024-10-16 · Successful Creatives_ There are three essential systems every creative needs to run a business like a well-oiled machine. Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode: How to build a pricing system that reflects the true value of your work and makes clients excited to invest Why a marketing system that targets the right clients is key to consistent bookings The power of a simple, repeatable sales system that converts nearly… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1800016/episodes/15931670-32-3-simple-systems-every-6-figure-creative-business-needs.mp3)