Live to Create with Gordon Ly

About Live to Create with Gordon Ly

The Live to Create podcast is for creatives who want to learn more about business and go full-time doing what they love. Whether you're a photographer, filmmaker or other service-based entrepreneur, this podcast will teach you how to scale a profitable business. This podcast is hosted by Gordon Ly, creative entrepreneur, photographer and videographer. He has scaled his company, LYVISUALS, to six-figures within his first 2 years of starting business in 2017. Gordon now educates and gives back as much value as he can to help other creatives make their passion their paycheck.

Publisher

gordon ly

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Apr 2020

Latest episode

27 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Nov 2024

   Retainer Clients - The Key to STABILITY and SCALING

   Gordon Ly shares actionable strategies for freelancers and creative business owners to land retainer clients, securing predictable income and deeper relationships that scale their businesses.

2. 

   13 Nov 2024

   Idle Hands: How Laziness Holds You Back from Your Potential

   In this episode, we’re diving deep into the concept of “idle hands” and exploring what happens when we let laziness, distractions, and unproductive habits take over. We trace the origins of “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop” and how this proverb resonates deeply with men, fathers, and business owners today. Whether it’s endless scrolling, ordering takeout, or losing hours to mindless routines, we’re talking about what it looks like to let idle hands dictate your life—and how to get back on track. What You’ll Learn: The true meaning behind “idle hands” and why it’s still relevant today. Common habits that lead to unproductive, unmotivated routines. Three powerful steps to break the cycle of idleness and start taking purposeful action. Key Topics: Recognizing Unproductive Patterns: Endless social media, poor eating habits, and not being present with family—how these habits pull you away from growth. Small, Impactful Changes: Practical steps to break free from the idle mindset and regain control over your time. The Power of Action: How small, consistent actions can help you rebuild momentum, stay present, and start making meaningful progress. 🚀 Creative Business Lab launches today! 🚀 After 8 months of refining every lesson, I’m proud to introduce Creative Business Lab (https://www.shopgordonly.com/pages/cbl)—a digital course designed specifically for creative entrepreneurs who are ready to break free from the burnout and build a profitable, scalable business. I was where you are three years ago: stuck, overwhelmed, doing it all myself, and struggling with inconsistent leads and no systems to grow. If you’re ready to make real progress, Creative Business Lab gives you everything I’ve learned in one powerful program. This is the time to invest in your future as a creative business owner. Join Now: Creative Business Lab (https://www.shopgordonly.com/pages/cbl) Weekly Challenge: This week, choose one daily goal that pulls you out of idle mode—whether it’s getting some exercise, preparing a meal, or turning off your phone to focus. Make it a priority and notice how even one small change impacts your productivity and mindset.

3. 

   7 Nov 2024

   Stop Making Excuses and Start Taking Action

   In this episode, we’re getting real about what’s holding you back from success. If you’re tired of losing, fed up with debt, and done feeling like a bad business owner while others seem to be thriving, this episode is for you. No rainbows, no sunshine—just honest talk about what it takes to get unstuck and start making real progress. What You’ll Learn: 5 things NOT to do if you want to take your business to the next level. How to identify and avoid habits that waste your time, keep you distracted, and don’t move the needle. 5 actionable steps to take control, stay focused, and actually grow your business. Key Topics: What Holds You Back: Are you doomscrolling, getting bogged down in busywork, or spending time on tasks that don’t drive growth? This episode tackles these pitfalls head-on. The Power of Prioritization: Learn why focusing on lead generation, marketing, and tasks that directly impact revenue is key to moving forward. The Mindset Shift: Stop doing everything yourself—outsource the small stuff and put your energy where it matters. Don’t miss the Creative Business Lab, launching November 12th! This digital course is packed with everything I’ve learned about scaling my agency to $50k+ MRR. If you’re ready to take your creative business to the next level, be on the lookout on my Instagram (@gordonly) for launch updates! Weekly Challenge: Choose one impactful goal this week and dedicate 30 minutes a day to it. By the end of the week, you’ll see real momentum, not just “busy work.” Take a screenshot of yourself listening to the Live to Create podcast and share it on Instagram, tagging me (@gordonly). One lucky listener will receive a FREE Bold Proposal Template to help you close clients with a professional, moodboard-packed proposal. Let’s see who’s tuning in!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

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