What’s Stifling Your Creativity with Rob McClurkan

Do you know what you want to create? Do you think the niche isn't big enough and there won't be enough work? Do you know what it takes to make it? Are you prepared for the industry to change? Are you ready to pivot if necessary? Even the children's book industry has changed in the last 20 years. Our guest this week is my friend, illustrator, designer, entrepreneur, Rob McClurkan knows about niching down. He knows about staying motivated even when stifled creatively. Rob is driven, motivated to his craft and his family. He is a bottom cheerleader for sure, a lifter, a lover of people and helps so many illustrators. Episode 347 Aired Wednesday, June 3, 2020. We talked about how Rob deals with creative choke and how he stays fresh and nimble creatively after 15 years of business. To get the live link, sign up at http://bit.ly/dr-list. You'll get an email then click the link and join us live. Follow Rob: His site: https://www.seerobdraw.com Books: https://www.seerobdraw.com/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmcclurkan/ @rmmclurkan Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmcclurkan @rmcclurkan Go to Camp with me: @creativesignite http://creativesignite.com _______________________ Follow DESIGN RECHARGE: Our website: www.rechargingyou.com Find full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/347 Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Linked In: LinkedIn.com/company/recharging-you Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Recharging You helps you by providing training & coaching, I guide creative entrepreneurs to reach their business goals. Recharging You is the home for The Design Recharge Show which is an interactive, web show and podcast recorded live with an audience where interviews of designers, illustrators, industry leaders, and business professionals happen weekly. Design Recharge is about Hope, I share stories and tips of how creatives got further in their career / entrepreneurial journey. Join us live each week and become part of the Design Recharge Family, subscribe and get the link to come to the live recording. Sign up at http://www.rechargingyou.com POWERSTATION Mastermind Group: At Recharging You, we know that you want to be a focused, confident entrepreneur with clear direction. In order to do that, you need to get out of your head and learn from other creative entrepreneurs. The problem is you're a solopreneur with limited knowledge and experience on what your next steps need to be which makes you feel uncertain and alone. We believe every entrepreneur should be supported, challenged, and encouraged as they grow their business. I understand how overwhelming and demanding building a creative business can be because I have been growing my business for 17 years. Here's how the group works: 1. I listen carefully to your goals and struggles 2. Work with you to identify patterns and unlock opportunities 3. I walk with you through this transformation and help you reach your business goals. Join the Wait list and be first to find out when the next season opens. So you can stop being stuck and doubting your value and your decisions and instead start seeing growth in your mindset and in your business. www.rechargingyou.com/coaching/powerstation-learn-more Leave a Review & Share with Your Friends One of the best ways to support the channel and podcast is to leave a review on iTunes or Google Play or where ever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the channel, leave a comment on an episode that you watch and of course share it with your friends. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/dianegibbs ELEMENTOR: http://bit.ly/DRelementor ENVATO: http://bit.ly/envatoDR TIMELY: http://bit.ly/drtimely AUDIBLE: http://www.audibletrial.com/DesignRecharge SKILLSHARE: http://bit.ly/dianegibbs Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are 'affiliate links.' This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission.