Why Most Creatives Will Fail in 2025 (Unless They Learn This)

Tired of following the same old creative business advice that doesn't work?

In this power-packed episode, 5 industry titans share the uncomfortable truths about creative success that most won't talk about.

Brendan Kane shatters common myths about viral content, revealing why most social strategies are doomed to fail.

Daniel Priestley exposes why high-end clients are actually easier to work with than small ones (and how to attract them).

Adrian Per takes us behind the scenes of his radical transformation from broke filmmaker to landing $100K brand deals.

Mo and Chris challenge everything you think you know about personal branding, while design legend Brian Collins reveals why the old agency model is dead and what's replacing it.

What You'll Learn:
🧠 The science behind going viral (and why most people get it wrong)
💼 Why high-end clients are actually easier to work with
💡 The real reason most creatives fail to scale their business
🎯 How to position yourself as an expert (without faking it)
🌟 Why personal branding isn't what you think it is

Perfect for:
🚀 Creative entrepreneurs looking to scale their business
💰 Freelancers wanting to attract better clients
🔄 Agency owners navigating industry changes
📈 Content creators seeking sustainable growth
✨ Designers and artists ready to evolve their careers

00:00 – New Podcast Mashup
02:03 – Content visibility u0026 context.
05:56 – Perspective shifts for success.
07:50 – Solving problems for paying clients.
11:36 – Soft skills in collaboration.
13:43 – Collaboration for industry success.
17:35 – Design u0026 branding as transformation.
19:27 – Crafting compelling language.
22:50 – Importance of authenticity.
24:44 – Personal branding with vulnerability

From viral strategists to brand leaders, these conversations reveal the uncomfortable truths about what it really takes to succeed in today's creative landscape.

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🫶 Where to Find Brendan:
https://www.instagram.com/brendankane/
https://hookpoint.com/

🫶 Where to Find Daniel:
https://www.instagram.com/danielpriestley/
https://danielpriestley.com/

🫶 Where to Find Adrian:
https://www.instagram.com/omgadrian/
https://www.youtube.com/adrianper

🫶 Where to Find Brian
https://www.instagram.com/brianthomascollins/
https://www.wearecollins.com/

🫶 Where to Find Mo
https://www.instagram.com/moismai/
https://mocs.media/

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Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
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