The Profitable Creative

Can You Make Money Doing What You Love? | Kim Slade

April 16, 2026
Christian Brim, CPA/CMA
Season
2
Episode
63
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Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... On this episode of The Profitable Creative , host Christian Brim sits down with Kim Slade, founder of Unlost, to explore the tension every creative entrepreneur faces: making money vs. doing what you love . Kim shares his journey from building a mobile video training business that generated consistent income to creating immersive, nature-based experiences designed to reconnect people with clarity, creativity, and awe. Along the way, he opens up about the financial struggles, creative pull, and mindset shifts that shaped his path. Together, they unpack: The difference between being self-employed and building a true business   Why passion alone won’t sustain you—but why it still matters   The concept of “awe” and how it fuels creativity and clarity   How to balance cash flow with creative fulfillment   What it really takes to build something meaningful (and profitable)  This conversation is a must-listen for creatives trying to navigate the messy middle between art and income, vision and reality, freedom and stability . PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS... A job depends on you; a business works without you   Creative entrepreneurs face a three-part challenge : demand, profit, and passion   Financial success without passion leads to burnout   Passion without structure leads to instability   “Awe” is a powerful emotional driver that enhances creativity and perspective   Real fulfillment often comes from creating something meaningful—not just profitable Join our community of creative entrepreneurs and get a free copy of our No-BS Guide To Making Your Creative Business Actually Profitable delivered straight to your inbox. We’ll share smart, simple tips to help you keep more of what you earn—no boring accountant talk, we promise. https://bit.ly/4uCmlX2
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