In this episode I talk with Jeffrey Madoff, a multi-talented creative with a diverse career spanning fashion design, film production, producing, and teaching. Madoff has worked with prestigious clients like Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Victoria's Secret, and more. He's also an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design and an Amazon best-selling author of "Creative Careers, Making a Living with Your Ideas." Madoff is the author of Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. His book dispels the myth that artists can’t be good business people and good business people can’t be creative. He breaks down other myths about creativity so that readers can overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Drawing on Jeff’s decades of experience and the experience of over 50 industry experts, Creative Careers takes you down a practical path that will lead to success in any field. Madoff shares insights into his background, including growing up in Akron, Ohio, and his early experiences working in his parents' retail stores. Despite a broad education in philosophy and psychology, he found these disciplines foundational to his creative endeavors. In this conversation  into the intersection of creativity and business acumen. Madoff emphasizes the importance of breaking free from binary thinking, where creativity and business are perceived as mutually exclusive. He believes that everything one does informs everything else, emphasizing the interconnectedness of experiences. We explore the idea that creativity is not limited to specific fields but is a common thread across diverse pursuits. They discuss the importance of asking the right questions, understanding budgets, and grasping various aspects of business in creative professions.   Connect with Jeffrey:  Website:  ACreativeCareer.com,  MadoffProductions.com LinkedIn: in/B-Jeffrey-Madoff Instagram @ACreativecareer   Podcast Website and Resources: Get more info about our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/business-bakery   Text BESTIE to 855-784-8299 for business tips, encouragement, and all our DFCM updates.   SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Sidemark is an all-new, all-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. Join mysidemark.com to help grow your interior design business. Stay in touch with Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designedforthecreativemind/  Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idbizlaunchpad  Get clarity on your next best step today! https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/reviewguide   Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https://www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com/contact   A Podcast Launch Bestie production