The Profitable Creative

How Do Creatives Make a Living While Pursuing Their Art? | Brent Lindstrom

February 19, 2026
Christian Brim, CPA/CMA
Season
2
Episode
47
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Send a text PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of the Profitable Creative podcast, host Christian Brim speaks with Brent Lindstrom, the founder of Light-Minded Arts. Brent shares his journey from the construction industry to the creative arts, discussing his passion for storytelling and filmmaking. He emphasizes the importance of financial stability while pursuing artistic endeavors and the challenges of self-sustaining art in a noisy marketplace. The conversation also touches on the role of algorithms in content creation and the need for trust and audience engagement in today's digital landscape. PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS... Brent Lindstrom transitioned from construction to creative arts. Light-Minded Arts was founded to house Brent's creative projects. Financial stability is crucial for pursuing artistic endeavors. Brent's 10-year plan included becoming a full-time filmmaker. Self-publishing and independent filmmaking can be financially challenging. Building street cred with an audience is essential for success. Algorithms serve as gatekeepers in the content creation space. Trust and audience engagement are vital in a noisy marketplace. Creativity can be applied to problem-solving in business. Brent aims to create stories that align with his personal values. Get your copy of Profit First for Creatives ➡️ https://forms.coregroupus.com/profit-first-for-creatives-book-page Paying too much in taxes? Let's fix that! ➡️ https://forms.coregroupus.com/scorp-booking
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