Podcast: From Creative Passion To Profit

The podcast dedicated to empowering individual artists and creatives with the financial and business knowhow needed to thrive

Mahmood Reza

Your host, Mahmood Reza, Founder of Numbers Knowhow®

About the Podcast

In the creative world, passion and talent are essential. But understanding the business side is fundamental for sustained success. “From Creative Passion To Profit” bridges the gap between creativity and commerce, providing you with the tools to manage your finances, develop marketing strategies, and grow your entrepreneurial mindset.

By focusing on practical financial and business advice, specifically for individual artists and creatives, this podcast will provide valuable and focused support.

Each episode delves into topics such as crafting a winning business plan, demystifying taxes, pricing your work confidently, and overcoming the starving artist mentality. Our goal is to equip you with actionable insights to make informed decisions, ensuring your creative practice not only survives but flourishes.

Join us as we explore the intersection of art and business, helping you turn your passion into a profitable and fulfilling career. Subscribe today and take the first step towards mastering your creative enterprise with From Creative Passion To Profit!

Listen to the Episodes

Think social enterprises are just fluffy charities with no financial backbone? Think again. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about real businesses — the kind that make money and a difference. In this episode: “Social Enterprises: Doing Good and Making Profit” We explore what social enterprises actually are, how they work, and why they’re reshaping...
Many employees miss out on tax relief simply because they don’t know they’re entitled to it. If you’ve spent your own money to do your job, you may be able to claim that back — and this episode shows you how. In this episode: “Claiming Tax Relief Online: How Employees Can Save Money and Boost...
Working for yourself can sound like the ultimate dream — no boss, flexible hours, total freedom. But once reality hits, it’s not unusual to feel isolated, overwhelmed, or even nostalgic for your old nine-to-five. In this episode; “Five Motivation Tips for Solopreneurs” I share five practical tips to help you stay motivated when you’re building...
We all have business habits. We have some good habits that give us the edge in business, and we have bad habits that quietly hold us back from the progress we want to make. In this episode; “Four Bad Business Habits to Break” I dig into four specific bad habits that nearly every business owner...
If you’ve ever found yourself dreading book-keeping, losing track of invoices, or feeling like you’re running your business through a fogged-up windscreen, this episode of is for you. I’ll walk you through why cloud accounting isn’t just another buzzword or a painful admin exercise, but a genuine game-changer for freelancers, small business owners, and anyone...
When it comes to describing your business, do you really think your legal structure or job title tells the whole story? In this episode of “From Creative Passion To Profit”, I dig into what really matters when you’re talking about your business—and why the usual labels often do you a disservice. If you’ve ever hesitated...
If you run a business, you know how cash flow can feel like a constant headache. But what if managing your business’s lifeblood could get a whole lot easier? In this episode of “From Creative Passion to Profit”, I’m getting into the topic of cash flow management. Not just as a concept you’ve heard tossed...
My business life has always revolved around one essential principle: helping creative professionals and entrepreneurs get control of their finances and build sustainable businesses. Having started from modest roots, and after years of managing my own business, I know how crucial it is to value both your passion and your time. That’s why, in this...
Are you feeling bogged down by creative goals that seem too big, too vague, or just plain out of reach? If so, this episode of “From Creative Passion to Profit” is just for you. I often hear from creatives who are overwhelmed by ambitions that feel a galaxy away, and I know how frustration can...
If you’ve ever found yourself tangled in the creative complexities of your business and side-lined the financial aspect, then this episode of “From Creative Passion to Profit” is exactly what you need. In “Why Ignoring Your Numbers is Killing Your Business,” I share insights drawn from over thirty years of experience with creatives, emphasising the...