Welcome to my Podcast, where I interview founders and creatives, bridging the worlds of business and art. My show explores the intersection of entrepreneurship and creativity and aims to be a beacon of hope for artists and solopreneurs navigating challenging moments in their careers. The Solopreneur and Arts worlds are connected - but all too often, there is a lack of meaningful exchange between the sectors. By learning from those who have thrived at these crossroads, I hope to pass on stori ...
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Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Podcast! Today's episode dives into a pivotal concept in my work life: "The Holiness of One Good Hour." While others might label it a hack, I consider it holy. Why? Because our moods, motivations, and commitments fluctuate daily on our journey. We are always just a moment away from turning things around, but …
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where I explore the intersection of creative life and the digital economy. In this episode, I tackle the challenges of sustaining passion projects amidst life's busyness. Drawing from my experience with this podcast, I discuss: Keeping our projects alive Staying human while many creators over-depend on AI Lessons…
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How To Start A Creative Project From Scratch | Jim Kroft
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where I explore the convergence of creativity and the digital economy. Over the last year, I've spoken to many people: experts in their fields seasoned professionals those just starting out I've noticed that many have a particular project they've never started, always dreamed of initiating, or feel so stuck they …
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Move Towards What You're Most Afraid of ★ Amistat
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to “The Jim Kroft Podcast,” where I seek to build bridges between the parallel worlds of the creative arts and the solopreneur's path. From the inception of this Podcast, the band Amistat has been on my list of dream guests. Watch on YouTube I met Jan and Joseph years ago while I was filming a documentary about "The Ree…
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The Mission and The Breath | Jim Kroft
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Dear friends, Today’s episode, “The Mission and The Breath,” began while I was writing my diary in my local cafe here in Berlin. It was 8 am on a Monday morning, and, honestly, I didn’t set out to write this Podcast. But I found myself moving through the gears and decided to follow the pulse. It brought me to wonder: How can offsetting our life aga…
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Go All In | "That Icelandic Guy" Talks YouTube
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Hello, everyone, and welcome back to “The Jim Kroft Podcast”, where creativity meets solopreneurship. This week's special guest is Arnulfur Hakonarson, aka "That Icelandic Guy," who has grown his YouTube channel to 170K subscribers and his Instagram to over 300K. IN SHORT: 📈 Arnulfur’s strategy for searchable, impactful YouTube content. 🧠 Mindset, …
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The Philosophy of Monk Mode | Jim Kroft
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast" I'm your host, Jim, and this week we're diving into "Monk Mode". This episode dives into the principles of "Monk Mode," drawing inspiration from the disciplined lifestyle of monks to advocate for focused attention, sacrificial dedication, and a deeper sense of purpose in both work and life. Including the wisdom of…
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Be Driven By Intrinsic Motivation | Aishwarya Ashok
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NEWSLETTER Each week, I expand and reflect on the ideas of the Podcast in my "Creative Insights" on Substack: Subscribe Now ---- IN SHORT In today's episode with Aishwarya Ashok: 🌱 Growth mindset at the intersection of innovation. 📝 Journaling for clarity and productivity. 🎙️ Consistent podcasting with preparation and intuition. 🏗️ "Building in pub…
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Finding Inspiration in Failure | Steven King
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Hello everyone, and welcome to the 15th episode of “The Jim Kroft Podcast.” This week's episode is a personal reflection on a book which has impacted me greatly: Stephen King’s “On Writing”. I put a lot of love into the writing, sound design and the original music. The focus of this Podcast is linking the Solopreneur and Creative worlds. But I don’…
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Zig When They Zag | Josh Spector
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to “The Jim Kroft Podcast”, where I seek to build bridges between the parallel worlds of the creative arts and solopreneur's path. When I started this Podcast, one of the first names I wrote down as a dream guest was Josh Spector, so I’m just buzzing to introduce you to him today. What I love about Josh is that he combi…
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A Blueprint for Creatives in 2024 | Jim Kroft
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Hey everyone, and welcome to today’s Podcast, where we’re going to jump into 2024 together. In today's episode, I explore ideas for creatives and solopreneurs in 2024 through the lens of my own resolutions for the year ahead, including: Building my first "Lead Magnet" (see link!) Having the courage to fail on YouTube Why distribution is as importan…
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The Rollercoaster of Completing "The Isolation Diaries" Film | Jim Kroft
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Hello and welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast"! It's a crazy week as I am desperately completing "The Isolation Diaries" documentary. Tonight is the first cinema screening, and because it's such an important and intense week, I was determined to share the experience with you here on the Podcast. In this episode, I share: Using a public release as a t…
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How I Use Deep Work to Get Stuff Made | Jim Kroft
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Hello and welcome to the "The Jim Kroft Podcast", where I explore creative life and one-person businesses. In today's episode, I dive into the world of 'Deep Work' inspired by Cal Newport's book, sharing how it has transformed my creative working life. It's a particularly busy period for me as I juggle; - End-of-year client jobs in film and photogr…
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No Turns to Yes | The Dark Tenor
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Hello, everyone, and thank you for tuning in to 'The Jim Kroft Podcast,' where we explore the exciting intersection of solopreneurship and creativity. I'm your host, Jim Kroft. In these conversations, I engage with mavericks who chart their own courses in life, art, and business. Today, we have a special guest, 'The Dark Tenor' (Billy Andrews), who…
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we unravel the symbiosis of entrepreneurship and the arts. It's been one of those times when life flexes its muscles, and you're faced with a Podcasting dilemma. Back-to-back postponements left me with a choice: delay, skip, or adapt. We all know that feeling, right? You want to stay consistent, but life...…
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we unravel the symbiosis of entrepreneurship and the arts. Today, I'm thrilled to present Boris Eldagsen, a pioneering German artist and agitator. Boris's work has exploded into global recognition this year, particularly after winning and then rejecting the Sony World Photography Award. It thrust his AI-gen…
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Things Aren't Linear Forever | Jay Clouse
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we delve into the exciting convergence of solopreneurship and creativity. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Jay Clouse, a legend in the world of the creator economy. I first met Jay when I enrolled in his masterclass on Newsletters, and was so impressed by his knowledge & warmth that I invited…
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Document Your Journey | Hypefury's Yannick Veys
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Hello everyone and welcome to “The Jim Kroft Podcast” where I explore the intersection between the business and arts worlds. My exploration of this topic began while pounding the icy streets of Berlin where I found myself drawn back to the world of Twitter, now X. Initially hesitant, I worried about the potential distraction from my work that anoth…
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Beyond the Precipice | Reuben Stone
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast" where we explore the intersection between Entrepreneurship and the Arts. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce celebrated busker Reuben Stone, an artist who has risen from the streets to global recognition. Reuben’s is a story of reckless courage, burning artistic ambition and warrior spirit. During ou…
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It Comes Back to You | Ioana Pioaru
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where entrepreneurship and creativity converge, bridging the gap between the business and arts worlds. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Romanian artist Ioana Pioaru, who defies modern trends with her hand-inked drawing style. Finding the gallery route insurmountably blocked by the gatekeepers of the wo…
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast" where we explore the intersection between Entrepreneurship and the Arts. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome legendary "Indie Bootstrapper" and author Arvid Kahl. If I could synthesize the human embodiment of what a person might look like at the mysterious confluence between entrepreneurship and creati…
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You Will Get an Audience | eLL cartoons
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we embark on a captivating journey exploring the intriguing intersection between entrepreneurship and creativity. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome "ell cartoons." Lauren's exceptional cartoons have garnered a following of 600K on YouTube, achieved through her independent artistry and determin…
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Follow Your Calling | KP - "Build in Public"
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Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where entrepreneurship and creativity converge, bridging the gap between the business and arts worlds. In this inaugural episode, we have a very special guest: Karthik Puvvada, aka KP, the mastermind behind the acclaimed "Build in Public Podcast." KP, known as "The Build in Public Guy," takes us on his extraordin…
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