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May 28
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I Made This Creative Mistake for Years -...

BOB BAKER
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For years, I kept my creative passions in separate boxes — music over here, comedy over there, teaching in another corner. It wasn’t until I stopped compartmentalizing my life that things really started to flow.

In this episode, I share how blending your talents can help you stand out, feel more aligned, and create a more authentic career. Whether you're a musician, content creator, teacher, or multi-passionate entrepreneur, your power lies in the overlap — not the separation.

🔥 Discover:

  • Why keeping your skills separate might be holding you back
  • How to combine your passions to create something truly unique
  • A simple journaling exercise to find your creative sweet spot

Don't hide your brilliance. Use everything you've got!

🎤 Leave a comment or message me — I'd love to hear how YOU are blending your talents.

Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and many more.

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