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Successful Creatives

Hosted by Erica Ewing · business · EN

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About this Podcast:

If you're a photographer, videographer or creative who wants to grow a profitable business you love - a photography business that delights clients AND that supports the life of your dreams - you're in the right place. The Successful Creatives podcast is all about actionable steps, meaningful mindset shifts + interviews with inspiring creatives who are redefining success, delivered every other Wednesday. Successful Creatives make the world a brighter place...but, let's be real. Most of us would rather be making art than running a successful, profitable business. This podcast is designed to show you how to do both. Subscribe to follow along + head to thesuccessfulcreatives.com to join the free group for driven creatives who want to grow!

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Questions about Successful Creatives

What is Successful Creatives about?

If you're a photographer, videographer or creative who wants to grow a profitable business you love - a photography business that delights clients AND that supports the life of your dreams - you're in the right place.

Who hosts Successful Creatives?

Successful Creatives is hosted by Erica Ewing. The show has published 41 episodes to date.

What has Successful Creatives covered recently?

Recent episodes include "41. $49,300 in Bookings from Referrals: My Exact Breakdown" (17 September 2025, 33 minutes), "How a Home Renovation Crisis Forced Me to Rethink Success, and the System That Saved My Business" (3 September 2025, 19 minutes), and "39. What To Do When A Sale Goes Wrong" (23 May 2025, 45 minutes).

How often does Successful Creatives publish?

Successful Creatives publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 41 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Successful Creatives?

Booking probability for Successful Creatives is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Successful Creatives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Successful Creatives's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Successful Creatives?

The strongest fits for Successful Creatives are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Successful Creatives has a business audience.

About the host

Erica Ewing hosts Successful Creatives, a business podcast with 41 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #41

    41. $49,300 in Bookings from Referrals: My Exact Breakdown

    Sep 17, 202533 min

    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...

  • Episode #40

    How a Home Renovation Crisis Forced Me to Rethink Success—and the System That Saved My Business

    Sep 3, 202519 min

    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...

  • Episode #39

    39. What To Do When A Sale Goes Wrong

    May 23, 202545 min

    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...

  • Episode #38

    38. The Fireplace Episode: How Sales is Evolving in 2025

    Feb 28, 202532 min

    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...

  • Episode #37

    37. How I turned $65K into $215K in just 12 Months

    Jan 16, 202525 min

    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+...

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  • Episode #36

    36. How to Manifest Anything You Want

    Jan 9, 202527 min

    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...

  • Episode #35

    35. Do you need a sales system?

    Nov 12, 202430 min

    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...

  • Episode #34

    34. Your focus on leads is hurting your bookings

    Nov 5, 202428 min

    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...

  • Episode #33

    33. The state of the wedding industry in 2025

    Oct 23, 202436 min

    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...

  • Episode #32

    32. 3 Simple Systems Every 6-Figure Creative Business Needs

    Oct 16, 202411 min

    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...

  • Episode #30

    The Missing Piece That’s Costing You Bookings

    Oct 8, 202428 min

    Your client journey is one of the most powerful tools for growing your business. But what if I told you there’s a missing piece in that journey that could be costing you bookings, aligned clients, and even revenue? Most...

  • Episode #30

    #1 Simplest Way To Boost Profits NOW w/o Adding More Clients

    Sep 24, 202423 min

    In this week's episode, I dive into the powerful strategy of increasing revenue through your current client base. It's a game changer, especially when you're swamped with busy season! Too often, we focus on attracting...

  • Episode #29

    29. Stop the Discounting Trap: How to Book More Without Lowering Prices

    Sep 3, 202429 min

    In today’s challenging economy, it’s easy to feel like the only way to keep your calendar full is by lowering your prices. But before you start slashing rates, consider the long-term impact this could have on your...

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    28. From Aerosmith's assistant to wedding photographer: Meet Lauren Carroll

    Jun 4, 202429 min

    Lauren Carroll! Hear the story of this Ireland-based wedding photographer, and how her career took her from backstage with Steven Tyler in LA to traveling halfway across the globe to shoot weddings in Ireland. I can’t...

  • Successful Creatives

    27. How Gillie Bird booked $71,000 in just weeks

    May 8, 202429 min

    Featured Creative Episode! Meet Gillie Bird, a fine art luxury wedding photographer in Toronto. She shares how she got her start, the struggle she was facing in her business and the steps she took to transform her...

  • May 6, 202421 min

    Busy season is just around the corner, which is why we should have a quick chat to make sure overwhelm and burnout aren't a part of your 2024 season. How? With a few simple policies! Let’s explore what this might look...

  • Successful Creatives

    25. SQUIRREL! 3 tips to ditch the stress & get more done

    Mar 13, 202438 min

    Marketing and sales are my jam. But organization, and productivity? Let’s just say I’m a work in progress. Luckily I met THE expert in this area, NJ Shelsby who sat down to give me some tips on how to get more done...

  • Successful Creatives

    24. The Email that Increases Consultations

    Feb 28, 202415 min

    A super talented wedding photographer who’s beyond lovely, with a stunning portfolio and over 70 5-star reviews should be fully booked, right? But yet out of 40 inquiries, only 2 booked…that’s a 5% booking rate, ouch...

  • Successful Creatives

    23. My Biggest Lesson in 2023

    Jan 9, 202431 min

    2023 was a really strange year for me and to be honest with you, it felt like I was riding a roller coaster at times. It was really hard at times. It was really beautiful and easy at times, and it all stemmed from the...

  • Jan 8, 202428 min

    Have you ever heard me talk about the booking slump that I hit in 2019, where I didn't book a wedding for, like, I think 4 months? I thought it was 6 months, but I think my brain just exaggerated that fact. In reality...

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