How One Creator Went From Rock Bottom To Breakthrough w/ Adrian Per

What happens when you do everything "right" in your creative career and still end up broke?

At 10, he was breaking down Dr. Dre beats in his head. At 19, making music videos in his bedroom. At 32, a Grammy-nominated director with just $13 in his bank account. Then he discovered something that would challenge everything he knew about creative success. Today, Adrian Per was featured by Instagram's CEO. This is the messy, non-linear journey of a creative finding his path.

This conversation is for you if:
🎯 You're questioning your creative path despite "success".
🧠 You feel stuck in traditional creative work and afriaid to pivot and evolve.
⚡ You need proof that reinvention is possible.
💰 You want to build a truly sustainable creative career.

In this episode:
00:00 – Intro
01:49 – Adrian's Origin Story
19:41 – Creative Journey
24:25 – Hitting Rock Bottom ($13 in the Bank)
29:13 – Pivoting to Content Creation
32:07 – How He GOT Clients
42:27 – Making Content as a One-Man Band
52:43 – His Filming Secrets
57:42 – IG CEO Highlighted His Profile
59:38 – Conclusion

This isn't just another success story. It's a raw look at what it really means to build a sustainable creative career – the doubts, the pivots, and the unexpected opportunities that can change everything.

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https://www.youtube.com/adrianper

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