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TODAY | 5 PM ET | revthink.live/go Don't miss out! Award-winning educator and author Mark J. Jones is joining Tim Thompson today for The Weekly Briefing.

Creative careers can offer flexibility, security, and real financial success. So why does the “starving artist” myth still persist? In this week’s briefing, join us as we bust these outdated beliefs with Mark J. Jones, Dean of The Faculty of Animation, Arts, and Design at Sheridan College, and author of The Starving Artist Myth. Together, we’ll explore real opportunities in the creative industry and talk about how you can build a lasting, profitable career—without selling out. WEDNESDAY Mar 5 | 5 PM ET | revthink.live/go #TWB #RevThinking #MarkJJones #StarvingArtistMyth #creativeindustry #financialstability #innovation #creativecareers #financialsuccess #creativebusiness #businesstips #industryinsights

?? NEW EPISODE! Héctor Ayuso has spent the last three decades turning ideas into reality and carving out a unique space in the creative world. His work, especially with OFFF and now Paradiso, has had a profound impact on the way the creative industry approaches collaboration and showcase. Listen to this episode of the RevThinking Podcast to gain inspiration from Héctor’s incredible journey and learn how you, too, can embrace creativity without limits. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/drFhpiPU #RevThinking #podcast #HectorAyuso #Paradiso #OFFF #creativejourney #inspiration #collaboration #entrepreneurship #creativeindustry #art #design #creativity #creativestudio?

Too many studios push creative boundaries while neglecting financial discipline, sustainable growth, and operational resilience. The result? A slow descent from groundbreaking work to cash flow crises. In this week’s briefing, we’ll explore the common pitfalls that turn innovation into insolvency—and how to safeguard your studio against them. From mismanaged growth to undervaluing profitability, we’ll break down the warning signs and the strategies to keep your business thriving. WEDNESDAY Feb 26 | 5 PM ET | revthink.live/go #TWB #RevThinking #RyanSummers #spillt #fundamentals #innovation #financialdiscipline #profitability #cashflow #creativebusiness #businessgrowth #creativeindustry #creativestudio #businesstips #industryinsights

What’s happening in the motion industry right now? Here are some thoughts from Mack Garrison and Tim Thompson #visualeffects #motion #creativecompany #studio #agency #posthouse #postproduction #layoffs

?? NEW EPISODE! How are your profits doing? Don’t miss this episode. Your agency’s bottom line will thank you. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/drFhpiPU #RevThinking #podcast Marcel Petitpas Parakeeto #MarcelPetitpas #Parakeeto #agencyprofitability #agencygrowth #financialinsights #revenue #profit #businessstrategy #entrepreneur #creativeindustry #creativestudio

This week’s briefing is all about cash flow control—how to manage, protect, and optimize your cash so your studio stays profitable, no matter the season. ?? Why most studios struggle in Q1—and how to avoid it ?? The simple cash flow system that keeps your studio strong ?? What to prioritize NOW to prevent cash gaps later Join us for the Weekly Briefing. Get the insights, take action, and keep your studio moving forward. WEDNESDAY Feb 19 | 5 PM ET | revthink.live/go #TWB #RevThinking #creativebusiness #cashflow #studiogrowth #studiomanagement #financialhealth #creativefinance #studiosuccess #creativeindustry #creativestudio #businesstips #industryinsights

Most creative entrepreneurs focus on delivering great work, but the real game-changer is mastering influence—building trust, shaping conversations, and guiding clients toward the best outcomes. In this week’s briefing, Melissa Havel, professor and author of Mastering the Art of Influence Accelerator, joins Tim Thompson to explore the science behind influence and how you can use it to strengthen client relationships, close deals, and lead with confidence. WEDNESDAY Feb 12 | 5 PM ET | revthink.live/go #TWB #MelissaHavel #HowMatters #creativeentrepreneur #businessgrowth #effectivecommunication #influence #clientconnection #closedeals #confidence #creativeindustry #creativestudio #businesstips #industryinsights

Next Qohort Dinner for creative entrepreneurs will take place in LA on February 12.? If you want to join, DM Tim Thompson.

This week’s guest, Steve Kazanjian, will share first-hand insights into Social Department, an AI-powered social media marketing platform helping agencies meet this demand—automating the search for the perfect social clip, generating high-quality assets at scale, and freeing up creative teams to focus on what really moves the needle. Giving you time for more strategic thinking, and less last-minute scrambling. Join us for this week's Weekly Briefing for a smarter strategy to create more assets with less stress. TODAY Feb 5 | 5 PM ET | revthink.live/go #TWB #SteveKazanjian #SocialDept #marketing #contentcreation #SMM #digitalmarketing #AIcontent #AI #creativeautomation #socialmedia #assetmanagement #creativeindustry #creativestudio #industryinsights #businessgrowth