When the bad news about our economy is getting worse...how do you keep your creative career moving upward and onward? According to John Mike, acclaimed producer, musician, clinician and creative entrepreneur, you must start by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, stepping out in faith toward your goals, and making a commitment to bettering yourself through high-quality instruction and training.John Mike is a husband, father, entrepreneur and music producer  who owns and runs educational platforms for musicians and producers, including CreatingStems.com and GospelProducers.com.Having begun his career as a music educator, John Mike has stepped forward to become one of the world's leading authorities in Gospel music production, loop creation and musical technology. His YouTube videos and tutorials are watched by thousands of viewers eager to learn about state-of-the-art production techniques, new software and the latest hardware applications.In this powerful and practical conversation from our archives, this dynamic musician and producer breaks down why investing in high-level training, instruction and personal growth is a top priority for the successful creative, and why true success is impossible without first making a financial and emotional investment in yourself.In this interview, you'll learn:How a difficult season can actually be a benefit – if you push forward and find new avenues for your giftsHow to pivot into a new creative outletHow to choose the right training materials and courses (free AND paid)How investing in new skills increases your profitabilityWhy paying for high-quality training is often a necessityHow you can become a better musician, producer and creative by investing in quality coursesMORE RESOURCES FOR CREATIVESJoin our membership for highly motivated creatives who want to gain complete confidence as artists and entrepreneurs - God and Gigs 360! Join for 30 days FREE by going to: godandgigs.com/freetrialGodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives Godandgigs.com/grow Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!