Gamify Business Tavern Tales
Welcome to Gamify Business Tavern Tales, where Paul Pape, accomplished artist, 'Santa for Nerds" and your friendly neighborhood barkeep and author of “The Creative Player’s Handbook to Business,” creates a cozy space for authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey.
In this intimate tavern setting, Paul sits down with creative entrepreneurs to explore the roads less traveled - the unconventional paths, bold decisions, and unique approaches that led them to business success. Rather than following traditional playbooks, these guests share stories of how they forged their own way, overcame unexpected challenges, and built thriving enterprises while staying true to their creative vision.
Each interview reveals the personal systems, creative problem-solving techniques, and innovative strategies these entrepreneurs developed along their journeys. You’ll hear about the pivotal moments, the calculated risks, and the creative solutions that made all the difference in their adventures.
Solo episodes feature Paul sharing insights, exploring business concepts through his gamified lens, and offering practical wisdom for creative minds navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. These monologues dive deep into specific challenges and opportunities, always with the goal of making business feel more accessible and less intimidating.
Whether you’re just starting your creative business quest or looking to level up an existing venture, these conversations offer inspiration and actionable insights from entrepreneurs who dared to play by their own rules.
Pull up a chair, order your favorite drink, and discover the stories behind the success.
Gamify Business Tavern Tales
Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 9 - Reading the Client Quest
Title: Gamify Business Tavern Tales: Minisode 9 - Reading the Client Quest: Red Flags vs. Green Lights
Description:
Not every paying client is worth taking! In this episode, Game Master Paul Pape reveals how to spot the difference between dream clients and nightmare projects before you start working. Learn the warning signs that save creative businesses.
Discover:
- The most expensive mistake creative entrepreneurs make (hint: it's not underpricing)
- The Three Warning Signs that destroy creative businesses: Scope Creeper, Price Fighter, and Decision Avoider
- How to identify your Dream Clients through their green light behaviors
- Why bad clients cost more than good clients are worth (and affect every project after)
- How to create your own Client Bestiary for better project selection
Perfect for artists, designers, makers, and creative professionals who want to work with clients who respect their creativity and value their expertise.
This Week's Quest: Create your Client Bestiary - document the red flags and green lights you've experienced to build your ideal client checklist.
Stop taking projects just because they pay. Start taking projects because they're worth it.
Host: Paul Pape | Length: 5 minutes | Series: Gamify Business Tavern Tales
