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Hosted by Emily Kim · business · EN-US
Are you a creative entrepreneur who's passionate about your craft but feels overwhelmed by the business side of things? Welcome to the Profitable Creatives Podcast, a show for creative entrepreneurs looking to transform their passion into a thriving, profitable business. I’m your host, Emily Kim, a former Silicon Valley software engineer turned brand photographer, studio owner, and business coach. This podcast pulls back the curtain on the business side of creativity. Whether you're a photographer, creative freelancer, or any 1-1 creative service provider, each episode delivers practical strategies for branding, marketing, pricing, client experience, systems, and more. Your business needs you to be both an artist and an engineer — and I’ll show you how.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAre you a creative entrepreneur who's passionate about your craft but feels overwhelmed by the business side of things? Welcome to the Profitable Creatives Podcast, a show for creative entrepreneurs looking to transform their passion into a thriving, profitable business. I’m your host, Emily Kim, a former Silicon Valley software engineer turned brand photographer, studio owner, and business coach.
Profitable Creatives Podcast is hosted by Emily Kim. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Don't just be a Profitable Creative - Be a WEALTHY Creative in 2026" (23 November 2025, 11 minutes), "011 Education as a form of marketing & lead generation" (16 January 2025, 15 minutes), and "010 Goal setting is dead: Why auditing your goals is the key to 2025" (2 January 2025, 16 minutes).
Profitable Creatives Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Profitable Creatives Podcast is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Profitable Creatives Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Profitable Creatives Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Emily Kim hosts Profitable Creatives Podcast, a business podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #12
I didn't quit my high-paying software engineering job at Apple to make LESS money in my photography business. I quit because I saw that building my own creative business meant there would be no salary ceiling. I'd be in...
Profitable Creatives Podcast
In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite long-term marketing strategies: using education to attract and convert clients. I’m not talking about teaching others how to do what you do (like I do with brand...
Profitable Creatives Podcast
In this episode, we’re diving into an essential topic for the start of the year: goal setting. Or my preferred term: goal auditing! Join the Goal Audit Workshop: https://www.emilykim.co/goalauditworkshop New Year’s...
Episode #9
Today I'm not talking about niching, I'm talking about specificity and how it's one of the two main strategies to making sales in your service-based business. So those strategies are: 1) being specific 2) building a...
Episode #8
Sign up for The Premium Pivot waitlist: https://www.emilykim.co/pivot-waitlist In this episode of the Profitable Creatives Podcast, I'm sharing how I elevated my brand photography services from a $600 photography-only...
Episode #7
Let's chat about the #1 reason creative business owners undercharge and learn a simple, proven pricing formula to boost your profitability. Perfect for photographers, copywriters, designers, and freelancers looking to...
Episode #6
Get ready for a no-BS breakdown of the most important legal and tax tips for creative entrepreneurs with Braden Drake, a California licensed attorney and tax professional. In this episode, Braden and I (Emily Kim)...
Episode #5
In this episode, I'm diving into this frequently asked question: how long does it actually take to build a successful creative business? I'm breaking down the misconceptions around overnight success and sharing my...
Episode #4
Is attending networking events and conferences the key to growing your creative business? In this episode, I'm chatting about why I prioritize in-person connections and share my recent experience as a keynote speaker...
Episode #3
Is growing a team or starting an agency the only way to scale your creative business? In this episode, let's debunk common myths about "scaling" your freelance business. I'm also sharing my personal journey of...
Episode #2
I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey from starting my brand photography business as a side hustle to becoming a full-time six-figure photographer. I'm giving you a transparent look at alll my numbers: my income...
Episode #1
I went from being a corporate software engineer to a full-time brand photographer. In this first ever episode (!!!) of the Profitable Creatives Podcast, I'm sharing a little bit about my journey, what you can expect...
Profitable Creatives Podcast
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