Marketing Podcast with Becky Blades
In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, we interview Becky Blades. Becky is an entrepreneur, author, artist, and philosopher of creative and adventurous living. Since she sold her first company, an award-winning public relations firm, Becky has studied the art of “startis three,” the creative initiative she created. She is also the author of a book— Start rather than Finish: A Creative Permit to Unleash Your Best Ideas.
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Becky Blades offers a powerful new way of thinking: the more ideas we act on, the happier we are and the more creative we can be. For us entrepreneurs who may feel our plates are already full, this idea of starting more than you can finish may seem counterintuitive. shares her process of mastering the first art that helps unlock your best ideas and create more.
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Questions I ask Becky Blaze:
- [1:41] One person thinks this is a terrible title for a book because it’s counter-intuitive. Are you getting similar backlash from people?
- [3:02] Is there any danger in constantly treading water to process so many things at once?
- [5:43] What does “statisree” mean?
- [7:51] You’re a creative person and you’re raising some really creative kids. Want a little bragging?
- [9:17] Creative people are more likely to feel guilty about starting something they haven’t finished yet. What would you say about this to someone who doesn’t consider themselves creative?
- [13:19] What keeps people from taking action or starting things?
- [15:24] Many entrepreneurs say they are too busy to start new things.
- [18:20] What are your practices for getting out of that bubble?
- [20:19] Can you tell us a little bit about how we should practice?
- [21:57] Where can people connect with you and get your book?
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