David Andrew Wiebe: Musings of an Online Marketer

I’m going to say something very difficult for me to say: I’m going through tough financial times, and I have been since January. I know I’m not the only one. But as someone who laughed at recessions and chose not to participate, this feels like a swift kick in the pants. To add insult to injury, my grandfather recently passed away, and that still falls under the category of fresh, open…

If there’s one thing we know about grumpy no B.S. marketing legend Dan Kennedy, it’s that he’s a prolific reader. Throughout his resources – books, presentations, audio recordings, courses, and more – Kennedy will often drop the names of books he suggests reading. Here we’ve compiled Dan’s many book recommendations. This list, however, should not be considered comprehensive. So, keep reading to…

Do you struggle with confrontation? How does it make you feel? Does it hold you back from expressing yourself? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares about the challenges he’s experienced in confronting others. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and…

We interrupt this regularly scheduled program to bring you an important update. There are several great announcements in this episode, and you won’t want to miss out! In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares essential updates concerning his business as well as the podcast. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy…

Thanks to the proliferation of social media and smartphones, attention- and approval-seeking behaviors are at an all-time high. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David explains the pros and cons of being an approval seeker. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for Artists and…

Monthly sailings into Vancouver have by now become routine. But there are two key differences this time around. First, I’m meeting the bustling Queen of Oak Bay for the first time (on an early morning sailing no less), and while first impressions can be deceiving, so far, I’m inclined to say she is very agreeable. Second, the cloudy, rainy weather of the former months almost seems like a dream…

The entertainment industry isn’t interested in taking any chances. They only want to work with entertainers who have a proven track record. They only want to bank on ideas that have already enjoyed success. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David considers the future of the music business. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a…

Things don’t always work out with significant others, landlords, partners, investors, bandmates, or otherwise. It can be devastating, and figuring out your next move can be tough. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David vulnerably shares about a rental situation gone wrong. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the…

So, you’re looking to climb your social media mountain. But you’re not sure where to start. What should you do? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the exact steps you can take to get started, stay started, and find your footing on social networks. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “Definitive Guide to Productivity for…

You may begin your journey thinking to yourself, “This the band that’s going to make it!” But as with so many other things in life, the vehicle you started with may not be the one that gets you to where you want to go (and of course, this can be LITERALLY and FIGURATIVELY true!). In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David expands on the importance of persistence and…

There is nothing wrong with personal achievement. But you can’t necessarily equate your accomplishments with serving the world. And unless you’re serving the world, your successes could end up feeling very empty. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David breaks down the three types of motives and the results one can expect from each, as well as what he learned from blink-182’s Tom…

If you treat your business like a hobby, you will make a hobby level income. If you don’t value your clients, then whatever income you have will dry up, especially if you don’t have a day job. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares his experience as a longtime freelancer, community builder, and entrepreneur. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a…

Have you ever had trouble describing what it is you do for work to others? Do you sometimes feel like it’s an exercise in futility, and you’re better off keeping personal details private? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hasn’t had a job since 2011, and what that has meant for his life. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy…

Everywhere you look, so-called “experts” are talking about how you can or can’t do this or that in 2023 or 2024. But do those gurus know what they’re talking about? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why nothing is obsolete, and how you can still blaze a personal music career trail in 2024. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of…

Letting go can be difficult. But change is sometimes necessary. How do you navigate these changes, especially uncomfortable ones? How can you cultivate a mindset that supports you through the upheaval? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David reveals his reasons for embracing a personal brand. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the…

Sometimes we know deep down when we need to leave something behind – a project, a circumstance, a person, whatever we may be. So, why do we tend to hold on to things that are no longer serving us? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hesitated to pull the plug on Music Entrepreneur HQ, and why he felt like he should have done it sooner. Sponsors: Productivity,…

Why listen to audio every day? What’s the point? Does this daily habit yield any tangible results? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why you need to overwhelm Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now, before they’re gone! Highlights: 00:17 – Getting yourself on a…