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No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories

Von: Drew English
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No Set Path is the podcast for creatives ready to stop trading hours for dollars. Hosted by Drew English, a cinematographer, podcast studio owner, and media entrepreneur with 20 years in film and audio, this show delivers honest conversations and insights about what it really takes to build leverage and escape the gig cycle.

Episodes feature filmmakers, podcasters, designers, and creative entrepreneurs who've moved beyond client work to create sustainable income streams, plus solo deep-dives on the strategies and mindset shifts that matter. You'll hear real stories about pricing strategy, mental health, building assets instead of trading time, and forging unconventional paths that actually pay.

Whether you're drowning in freelance cycles, scaling a creative business, or ready to build something that works without you, No Set Path gives you the clarity and motivation to create a career on your terms.

Subscribe to the companion newsletter at thedrewenglish.substack.com for weekly essays on creative leverage.

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  • The Lazy Creator Method: Jason Murray on Working Smarter, Not Harder
    Jan 27 2026

    📺 Watch the video interview HERE: https://youtu.be/YkTDNtgIPN4

    Join Jason Murray, Creative Director and lifelong maker, as he dives deep into the art and business of creativity. This episode explores the power of ownership, the process of building your own IP, and what it really takes to grow a creator business in today’s world. Whether you’re a designer, filmmaker, or entrepreneur, you’ll find insights and inspiration to turn your ideas into assets.

    💡Takeaways

    Ownership beats freelancing. Building IP you control creates sustainable leverage, while trading time for money keeps you stuck in the gig cycle

    The Creative 2.0 mindset reverses the traditional service model. Instead of helping brands execute their ideas, create your own work first, then let brands attach themselves to what you own

    Self-imposed limitations are the biggest barrier to growth. Most creatives already know what they need to do next but hold themselves back from taking action

    Advertising insights translate directly to content creation. Finding unspoken human truths that make people see problems differently is what creates valuable, shareable content

    Building a media business provides multiple paths forward. Even if content doesn't generate direct income immediately, it positions you as an expert and brings inbound opportunities

    Following your interests matters more than picking a lane. Career paths naturally evolve when you pursue genuine curiosity rather than forcing yourself into predefined boxes

    Life and career operate in seasons. What works now doesn't have to be forever, and giving yourself permission to experiment keeps momentum going

    🔗 Links & Resources

    Jason Murray on Instagram: @jason_sweat
    ManyChat (AI chat automation tool)
    Adobe Creative Cloud
    Teachable (online course platform)

    👋 Connect with Drew
    Drew's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewenglishh/

    Drew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewenglish/

    Drew's Website: http://www.drewenglish.com/

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    47 Min.
  • Working Until You Die (And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves)
    Dec 23 2025

    Drew goes solo this week to unpack themes from his recent newsletter, "Working Until You Die." He explores the difference between working because you want to and working because you have to, and why the "just figure it out" hustle mentality can leave you grinding at 70 with nothing to show for it. Drew gets honest about his own financial reality this year, why he's turning down 35-40% of incoming gigs, and how intentionality beats reactivity when building a sustainable creative career. This one's part pep talk, part wake-up call.

    Key Takeaways

    Hustle culture is a trap that keeps you in survival mode

    Intentionality beats reactivity when building something sustainable

    Do the honest assessment: what's working, what isn't, what has potential

    The goal isn't to stop working, it's to have the choice to keep going

    Stop saying yes to everything and raise your prices

    Related Links & Resources

    No Set Path Newsletter: thedrewenglish.substack.com

    Email Drew: nosetpathpodcast@gmail.com

    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube

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    16 Min.
  • Start Valuing Your Mess: Why Rough Edges Build Real Connection
    Dec 16 2025

    Drew tries something new this episode, reading his latest newsletter aloud and adding real-time commentary. The result is a raw, honest exploration of what it means to build something creative without having all the answers. He gets personal about a professionally difficult year, shares why polished content might be losing its edge, and makes the case that your rough edges might be exactly what your audience is looking for.

    Takeaways

    Messy is a feature, not a bug -

    In an age where AI can generate "good enough" content instantly, your unique perspective and real experiences become your greatest assets. People are searching for authentic voices, not another optimized piece of content.

    The fear versus reality gap is where opportunity lives -

    We're all afraid that showing our struggles will cost us credibility. But the paradox is that vulnerability creates connection, and connection is what makes people actually care about what you're building.

    You are not your thoughts -

    Just because you're questioning everything and considering a thousand possibilities doesn't mean any of it defines you. Working through uncertainty in public can benefit others going through similar transitions.

    Community matters more than perfection -

    The people who keep showing up for you aren't responding to your best work. They're responding to your most real work.

    Related Links

    No Set Path Newsletter: thedrewenglish.substack.com

    Contact Drew: nosetpathpodcast@gmail.com

    Referenced: "The Obstacle Is the Way" by Ryan Holiday

    Past Guest Mentioned: Blake Pfeil

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    22 Min.
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