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Creative on Purpose Live!
by Scott Perry
Where the art of living meets work that matters. creativeonpurpose.substack.com
Episodes
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Be the Thermostat, Not the Thermometer
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The Human Advantage Over AI
AI may know everything written about the ocean—but it has never been wet. In this wide-ranging live Q&A, Scott Perry speaks with author, entrepreneur, and mentor Nic Peterson about what it means to create meaningful work in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Nic explains why...
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You’re Not Behind
What does it mean to have “enough”—and how do you know when your business is helping you build the life you want rather than slowly taking it over? In this episode of Creative on Purpose’s Scott Perry reconnects with Nic Peterson for a wide-ranging conversation about sufficiency, Stoicism,...
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Business Success Without Marketing BS
What if you could build a successful business without becoming a full-time digital marketer? In this conversation, Scott Perry of Creative on Purpose joins Shannon R. MacKinnon of Imagine | Believe | Discover to talk about what it really means to build a business that funds and fits your ideal...
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How to Avoid the Speed Trap
Most solopreneurs are tempted by the same two traps: adding more or going faster. More tools. More tactics. More content. More channels. More productivity. More speed. But if you haven’t clarified where you’re going, where you’re starting, and what actually matters, faster usually just means...
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Why Your Work Matters More Than You Think
CSA: Ready to build a sustainable growth engine that generates prosperity without funnel gymnastics? Join us for today’s Be a Blessing Marketing session. Reply ‘BLESSING’ for details! In this episode, Scott Perry and Heat Dziczek engage in a wide-ranging conversation about significance, empathy,...
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The Identity Trap: Leadership, Purpose, and Playing Your Own Game
What happens when the role you’ve been playing no longer tells the full story of who you are? In this conversation, Scott Perry joins Edgar Huitema, PhD to explore identity, leadership, coaching, creativity, and the shift from performing a role to practicing a way of being. Edgar shares his...
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Why You Need to Ditch the Funnel Strategy Now
What if the fastest path to a better business isn’t another funnel, lead magnet, or content strategy? In this conversation, Scott Perry of Creative on Purpose joins Ryan Maxwell of Chasing Maximus for a candid discussion about purpose-driven work, burnout, digital marketing BS, and the deeper…
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Make Decisions Better
Most of us believe the goal is to make better decisions. But the more useful practice may be learning how to make better decisions. In this episode of Creative on Purpose Live, Scott Perry introduces a practical Stoic decision-making framework rooted in the work of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and...
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Clarity Over Clicks: Seth Godin, Substack, and Marketing That Actually Helps
What if marketing were not about pressure, performance, or chasing attention? In this conversation, Scott Perry and @robopulp explore a more human way to build an audience and grow meaningful work. Drawing on lessons from Seth Godin, altMBA, the Marketing Seminar, and his own journey from...
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Why Service Is the Best Marketing Strategy with Bruce Bryan
What do waiting tables, ethical marketing, curiosity, and purpose-driven work have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Creative on Purpose’s Scott Perry sits down with Bruce C. Bryan —author of Turning Tables: Everything I Needed to Know About Business I Learned as a Server…
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The Loving Shove You Need to Begin (Even When You're Afraid)
What keeps thoughtful, purpose-driven people stuck is rarely a lack of motivation. More often, it’s fear, overthinking, false stories, and the hope that clarity will arrive before commitment is required. In this conversation, Creative on Purpose’s Scott Perry joins Judith Röhrle of The Ocean Says...
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How to Launch Your Book Without a Huge Audience
What does it really take to launch a book today? In this conversation with Claudia Faith of Wander Wealth, Scott Perry of Creative on Purpose breaks down a refreshingly grounded approach to writing, publishing, and promoting a book without chasing hype, gaming the system, or waiting for…
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Motivation Is Not Enough
What does it really take to make a meaningful difference with your life and work? In this conversation with David McIlroy, publisher of How to Write for a Living, Scott Perry, publisher of Creative on Purpose, shares the core idea behind his book Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference, a book built...
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Purpose-Driven Work, Creative Success, & Doing Business on Your Terms
What does it really take to make the difference only you can make? In this conversation, Scott Perry | Cornerman joins One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Ceylan Gunduz to talk about his new book, Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference, a short, provocative handbook built around one essential question: Do you...
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Motivation Is Overrated: The Real Reason You’re Stuck
What if the problem isn’t that you need more motivation? What if the real issue is that you haven’t yet committed to the journey of becoming the person your work requires? In this conversation, Scott Perry joins Maya Say to talk about his new book, Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference—and to...
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How Mortality Awareness Creates a More Meaningful Life
CSA: Are you joining us for the Purpose-Driven Prosperity OS Sprint this weekend? Click here for details and to reserve your seat! Mortality awareness sounds heavy, but in this episode, you’ll hear how remembering that life ends can actually help you live with more joy, courage, and integrity…
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Jennifer K. Hill on Supercharging Your Biz Through Superconnections
What actually drives solopreneur success in 2025? It’s not another tactic, a new platform, or a tighter productivity system. It’s connection—inner, outer, and upward. In this conversation, Scott Perry sits down with author, entrepreneur, and human-connection expert Jennifer K. Hill for a...
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Seth Godin on “First 10,” Smallest Viable Audience, & Doing Work That Matters
In this special episode, Scott Perry sits down with Seth Godin to explore the ideas that shaped Scott’s new book, The Coaching Business Prescription. The conversation goes deep into Seth’s signature concepts—“First 10,” the smallest viable audience, choosing your customers on purpose, and why...
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Laurel Portié - Social Media & Solvable Problems
Laurel Portié, founder of adcoachingfor7.com, shares how to make social media work for you (instead of the other way around). This is one of the concepts that informed some of the ideas I baked into my latest Amazon best-seller, The Coaching Business Prescription. This is a member-supported...
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Dan Nicholson - "Closer > More"
Dan Nicholson, the author of Rigging the Game, shares the virtues and value of Closer > More. This is one of the concepts that informed some of the ideas I baked into my latest Amazon best-seller, The Coaching Business Prescription. This is a member-supported publication. Subscribe for free or...
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Can You Really Find Your Purpose? Randy Massengale Shows You How!
In today's episode, I speak with Randy Massengale, professor and leadership coach. Creative on Purpose is a show about making a better living and a bigger impact by defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at…
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Howard Getson: Using AI to Do More of the Work That Matters
In today's episode, I speak with Howard Getson, CEO of Captalogix. Click here to learn more about Howard and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about making a better living and a bigger impact by defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your...
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You Can’t Win a Race You Don’t Want to Be In: A Conversation with Nick Peterson
In today's episode, I speak with Nic Peterson, author of Bumpers and founder of the Guardian Academy. Click here to learn more about Nic and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott...
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Seth Godin: How Can You Make a Bigger Impact Today?
This episode goes straight at a question every purpose-driven solopreneur eventually has to face: What does it take to make a bigger impact right now—without chasing hacks, shortcuts, or someone else’s definition of success? Scott Perry sits down with Seth Godin for a candid conversation about...
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From Survival Mode to the Champion’s Mind: A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Spencer
In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Jeff Spencer. Click here to learn more about Dr. Jeff and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of...
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Brandon Straza - The Success Finder
In today's episode, I speak with Brandon Straza, founder of The Success Finder. Click here to learn more about Brandon and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life...
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Jeff Moore, Thursday Night Boardroom
In today's episode, I speak with Jeff Moore, founder of Thursday Night Boardroom. Click here to learn more about Jeff and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life...
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Rigging the Game in Midlife with Dan Nicholson
In today's episode, I speak with Dan Nicholson, author of Rigging the Game. Click here to learn more about Dan and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach,...
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BLKBOK (Charles Wilson) on Creative Practice, Reinventing Classical Music, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
In today's episode, I speak with neo-classical pianist, BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson). Click here to learn more about Charles and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore...
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Stephen Cope, author of The Great Work of Your Life
In today's episode, I speak with Stephen Cope, author of The Great Work of Your Life and The Dharma in Difficult Times. Click here to learn more about Stephen and the difference he makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.…
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How to Win with Human-to-Human Marketing with Laurel Portie
In today's episode, I speak with Laurel, Portié, everyone's favorite social media ad specialist. Click here to learn more about Laurel and the difference she makes. Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott…
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Kylie Slavik - Creative on Purpose
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. Let’s meet today’s guest. Kylie Slavik is...
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Sharon Lebell - Meet the Modern Stoics
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. Today's guest is Sharon Lebell, author of The…
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Dorie Clark - Creative on Purpose
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. Today's guest is Dorie, author of The Long…
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Martha Beck: How Can You Make a Difference Today?
How Can You Make a Difference Today? A Conversation with Martha Beck What actually happens when you stop performing for your culture, quit lying to yourself, and start living in alignment with who you really are? In this episode, Martha Beck—former Harvard academic, bestselling author of The Way…
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Jacqueline Novogratz - Creative on Purpose
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. Today's guest is Jacqueline Novogratz, founder…
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Discover the Secret to Making Decisions Better With Annie Duke.
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. Today's guest is Annie Duke, former World…
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Natalie Nixon - Creative on Purpose
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This episode's guest is Natalie Nixon, author…
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Ozan Varol - Creative on Purpose
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This episode's guest is Ozan Varol, author of...
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Survival, Surrender, and the Work That Matters: A Conversation with Shawn Askinosie
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This episode's guest is Shawn Askinosie…
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Casey von Neumann & Seth Godin - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Michael Bungay Stanier - Creative on Purpose
Welcome to Creative On Purpose Live, conversations about cultivating greater fulfillment and equanimity in endeavors that make a difference. I’m your host, Scott Perry, author of Onward, head coach at Akimbo Workshops, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This episode's guest is...
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Michael Chaffin & Amy Faeskorn - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Colin Steele & Rebecca Kirstein - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Nadine Kelly & David Bowman - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Sam Miller and Marie Schacht - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Aray Till & Ian Scott - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Lisa Lambert and Malone Hodges - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Mark Modesti and Dustin Staiger - Ruckus Makers Roundtable
Welcome to Creative on Purpose, a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose. This season features the Ruckus Makers...
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Where the art of living meets work that matters.
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