Creative Business Community Podcast
Hosted by Erin Madeley, the Creative Business Community (CBC) podcast gives creative small business owners a platform to share their stories, insights, and lessons learned. Each episode explores the realities of running a creative business, highlighting both the inspiring successes and the challenges behind the scenes.
Designed for makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs, the podcast shares practical advice and honest conversations about topics like marketing, social media, pricing, mindset, and turning a creative passion into a sustainable business. Part of the wider Creative Business Community in Perth, the podcast connects listeners with a supportive network of creatives while offering guidance, real-world insights, and encouragement for anyone navigating small business ownership.
Alongside guest interviews, the podcast tackles common misconceptions in business - breaking them down with practical advice and clear answers to help creative entrepreneurs make informed decisions. The goal is to provide listeners with both relatable experiences and actionable takeaways they can apply in their own businesses.
At its heart, the podcast reflects the Creative Business Community’s mission: to empower and support creative entrepreneurs by fostering collaboration, learning, and growth. It’s a space to nurture creativity, encourage business excellence, and build a sustainable community where business owners feel equipped, inspired, and connected.
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Welcome Back
Welcome back for Season 2 to the Creative Business Community podcast!
After a longer-than-planned break, we are kicking off Season 2 with a fresh, sharper focus: expect deep dives into marketing and social media for creative small businesses as well as our conversation with creative business owners. In this short welcome-back episode, we reflect on how fast everything’s shifting — from the economy to ever-changing social platforms and the creeping presence of AI in our tools.
This season, expect practical, nitty-gritty guidance across:
Social media
PR, promotion and in-person marketing
Real-world strategies that suit creatives working solo or in small studios
Great chats with fellow creative entrepreneurs
You’ll still hear candid stories from fellow creatives, plus plans for a roundtable episode featuring multiple voices. If you’d like to share your journey (whether you’re in Perth or anywhere in the world) we would love to hear from you.
Grab a cuppa and settle in. We’re here to help you feel less isolated, more informed, and ready to market the business you love.