If you're a writer, performer, or creative who's tired of waiting for publishers to say yes or producers to give the green light, this is the fastest way to start a business that brings in cash.<br><br>Amber Petty, former actor, improviser, and writer for Snooki's blog, shares lessons geared to creative brains on how to start a business without selling your soul. Using her 5 years of experience running a 6 figure business and working with hundreds of clients, you'll find out how to grow an audience that loves your work and pays real money.<br><br>Stop waiting around for Hollywood to get its head out of its ass or for another publisher to say "your book isn't relatable enough."<br><br>The world needs more weird wealthy people, so this podcast (and accompanying paid course) shows you how to turn your creative genius into steady income. Without posting thirst traps, following TikTok trends, or ever saying the words "cypto."
Weird Lil' Business School Podcast
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If you're a writer, performer, or creative who's tired of waiting for publishers to say yes or producers to give the green light, this is the fastest way to start a business that brings in cash.<br><br>Amber Petty, former actor, improviser, and writer for Snooki's blog, shares lessons geared to creative brains on how to start a business without selling your soul. Using her 5 years of experience running a 6 figure business and working with hundreds of clients, you'll find out how to grow an audience that loves your work and pays real money.<br><br>Stop waiting around for Hollywood to get its head out of its ass or for another publisher to say "your book isn't relatable enough."<br><br>The world needs more weird wealthy people, so this podcast (and accompanying paid course) shows you how to turn your creative genius into steady income. Without posting thirst traps, following TikTok trends, or ever saying the words "cypto."
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April 27, 2026
The REAL Hard Part About Running a Business
<p>Is it easy running a business? No.</p><p>But the hard part is probably the opposite of what you think.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode find out...</p><ul><li>Why running is a business is the easiest job I've ever had, that's also made me question every part of myself and cry intermittently</li><li>Why selfishness is the key to persistence</li><li>How to get through the "nobody wants this" lulls</li><li>If you should even start a business at all</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is lesson 5 in the Free Sample Series of Weird Lil' Business School</p><p><br></p><p>If you already learned more in 19 minutes than you have in 90 days of Google searches, sign up for the full Weird Lil' Business School Course. A audio-only course that gets you making and selling a creative product (not your soul) in 3 months.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll have bonus (or full-time) income, so you can say no to idiotic non-union commercial auditions or clients that haggle over $5.</p><p>Sign up before May 1st and save $50 - go to AmberPetty.com/WLBS</p>
April 27, 2026
Make Money While You Build Your Audience & You Never Need to be an Influencer
<p>You don't need to wait until you have 1 million followers to land a brand deal.</p><p><br></p><p>Act like a business, not an influencer, and you can make money while your audience grows.</p><p><br></p><p>I made sales with an audience of 77 and $110,000 my first year in business with maybe 2000 on my email list.</p><p>If I waited until I had huge TikTok numbers or a viral Reel...I'd still be waiting for that first paycheck.</p><p><br></p><p>This lesson shows you:</p><ul><li>How the act of growing your audience increased creativity and confidence</li><li>Why even the tiniest of audience reduces the sting of imposter syndrome</li><li>The triumph of my book of short stories based on the musical Cats, i.e. why building a business helps ALL your creative work</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is lesson 4 in the Free Sample Series of Weird Lil' Business School</p><p><br></p><p>If you already learned more in 19 minutes than you have in 90 days of Google searches, sign up for the full Weird Lil' Business School Course. A audio-only course that gets you making and selling a creative product (not your soul) in 3 months.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll have bonus (or full-time) income, so you can say no to idiotic non-union commercial auditions or clients that haggle over $5.</p><p>Sign up before May 1st and save $50 - go to AmberPetty.com/WLBS</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any questions, reach out to Amber@AmberPetty.com</p><p>If you liked the episode, tag me @ambernpetty on Instagram. I'll re-share your story!</p>
April 27, 2026
You're Already a Business Owner & Why Marketing Isn't Gross
<p>Owning a business conjures images of suits, ties, and spreadsheets. None of that really matters.</p><p><br></p><p>In fact, you've already mastered 3 tenets that make business owners successful. You're cool with:</p><ul><li>Instability</li><li>Risk</li><li>Rejection</li></ul><p>That right there makes you better equipped to make money that most people stepping out of Harvard Business School.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, you'll complete reframe sales and marketing, to show it's not about being gross and selling your soul.</p><p>It's just an extension of the storytelling you already do.</p><p><br></p><p>This is lesson 3 in the Free Sample Series of Weird Lil' Business School</p><p><br></p><p>If you already learned more in 19 minutes than you have in 90 days of Google searches, sign up for the full Weird Lil' Business School Course. A audio-only course that gets you making and selling a creative product (not your soul) in 3 months.</p><p><br></p><p>You'll have bonus (or full-time) income, so you can say no to idiotic non-union commercial auditions or clients that haggle over $5.</p><p>Sign up before May 1st and save $50 - go to AmberPetty.com/WLBS</p><p><br></p><p>If you have any questions, feel free to email me at Amber@Amberpetty.com</p>
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