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Artwork for No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

Drew English
Connecthv
Personal Work
New York City
New York City, United States
Storytelling
Creativity
Parenthood
Filmmaking
Creative Entrepreneurship
Julia Cameron
Freelance Economy
Cinematography
Entrepreneurship
Slack
Kingston
Poughkeepsie
Wallkill
Brand Storytelling
Content Marketing
Movement

Watch episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@drew_englishNo Set Path is the podcast for creatives ready to stop trading hours for dollars. Hosted by Drew English, a cinematographer, podcast studio owner, and media entrepreneur with 20 years in film and audio, this show delivers honest conversations and insights about what it really takes to build leverage and escape the gig cycle.

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Artwork for No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

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Most of the rejection you've gotten, you handed to yourself. Before anybody else had the chance.Alice Lemée is a writer, creator coach, and the mind behind Creator Gravity. She got rejected from every writing fellowship she applied to, decided that i... more

Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life. Jacob Krupnick calls bullshit on that, and he's got a career's worth of proof.‍Jacob is a director and the founder of Wild Combination, the production company behind dance films you've probab... more

Most people who are good at marketing are terrible at marketing themselves. Mat Zucker is no exception, and he'll be the first to say it. Mat spent two decades as a creative director at some of the biggest agencies in the world — Ogilvy, Razorfish, R... more

Most creatives I know are great at what they do. The problem isn't talent. It's that nobody knows they exist.That's the through line of this conversation with Marissa Pane, founder of Pane Marketing, brand and content strategist, and someone who has ... more

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Jacob Krupnick
Director and founder of Wild Combination, known for personal work and movement-based storytelling
Wild Combination
Episode: Is 'Do What You Love' Actually Bad Advice?
Mat Zucker
Advertising creative director, strategy consultant, podcast host, author
Cidiot, Razorfish, Ogilvy
Episode: The Brand Strategist Who Finally Did His Own Brand Strategy
Marissa Pane
Founder of Pane Marketing, branding and content strategy expert
Pane Marketing
Episode: Your Brand Is Sending a Signal. Is It the Right One?
Jason Murray
Creative director turned independent creator exploring Creative 2.0
Independent creator; brand partnerships with Adobe, ManyChat, Teachable
Episode: The Lazy Creator Method: Jason Murray on Working Smarter, Not Harder
Jordan Koschei
Creator of ConnectHV; Hudson Valley native
ConnectHV
Episode: Building Creative Community & ConnectHV in the Hudson Valley | Jordan Koschei
Blake Pfeil
Co-host of a local radio show Cinema Kingston
Cinema Kingston
Episode: Ditching the Playbook and Building a Sustainable Creative Career

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Drew English
Host of No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Inspiring Content

    Great pod to listen to when you feel stuck or stagnant in the creative industry. Lots of down to earth and relatable thoughtful content with insightful interviews with others in the field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Take Care Podcast
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast for creatives!

    Awesome podcast covering the many different paths creatives take during their career journey. Incredibly relatable, and great conversations. Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philip717
    United States4 years ago

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Great pod for creatives with relatable interviews and practical lessons.
Positive reflections on community-building and sustainable creative careers.
The show is especially useful for indie creators seeking actionable strategies rather than theory.
Listeners appreciate honest conversations about monetization and audience growth.

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The Brand Strategist Who Finally Did His Own Brand Strategy
Q: What strategies have you found effective for growing a regional podcast audience?
A mix of targeted local advertising, cross-appearances on other shows, and leveraging partnerships with local organizations and events, plus consistent content and a useful newsletter.
The Brand Strategist Who Finally Did His Own Brand Strategy
Q: What got you into podcasting specifically?
He started with radio and TV advertising work, then moved into podcasting as a natural extension of storytelling and brand-building, eventually seeing podcasting become a central platform for his own ideas and work.
Your Brand Is Sending a Signal. Is It the Right One?
Q: What sparked the move from corporate life to crafting a brand-focused consultancy?
Marissa describes recognizing the interconnection of branding, marketing, and storytelling, and wanting to help business owners be seen by the right people, not just chase trends. The pivot was driven by a desire to build something sustainable around brand strategy and content that resonates with her clients.
Addiction to Ambie Awards: How Abandoned Places Saved My Life w/ Blake Pfeil
Q: Can you unravel the healing aspect of Abandoned Spaces and how it relates to your recovery journey?
Abandoned spaces provide solitude where imagination becomes a healing tool, helping reframe the urge to escape into a constructive practice of storytelling and self-discovery.
Building Creative Community & ConnectHV in the Hudson Valley | Jordan Koschei
Q: How do you balance your life with building ConnectHV, and what keeps you motivated?
The guest discusses prioritizing family, embracing automation, and treating community-building as a long-term, intrinsic project rather than chasing immediate outcomes, emphasizing play, curiosity, and the joy of connecting people.

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A show focused on creative entrepreneurs who want to escape the traditional gig economy and build sustainable, asset-based businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear candid conversations with branding and growth experts, indie creators, designers, and filmmakers about personal brands, audience development, monetization, and deliberate career pivots. Notable throughlines include practical tactics for building leverage, balancing multiple projects, and thriving as a small business owner while maintaining creative autonomy. A standout angle is the emphasis on authentic storytelling, consistent content strategies, and community-driven growth, often illustrated with real-world experiments, revenue models, and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems... more

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