Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

How a Side Project Transformed into a Global Platform for Creatives

Brooke Robinson is an Austin, TX native who fell in love with letterforms. Over the years she has taken that love for letters and t…

The Powerful Combination of Imagination & Resourcefulness

It’s easy to get caught up in thinking you don’t have the best tools, resources and skills at your disposal. It’s even easier to let these “o…

The Do’s & Don’ts of Attending Creative South (From My Perspective)

Are you feeling a bit stagnant in your work and desperate to get around like minded creatives?

If so, then it’s time you attended a…

Start With a Commitment to Consistency

This week I have one of my good friends and role models on the show, Bob Ewing. Bob and I go back a couple years and he’s been someone in the creative community…

Battle Creative Block and Spend More Creating

Creative block is the worst, especially when you forget that great idea you had when driving on the highway. How awesome would it be if you never had a s…

You Can Make Whatever Name You Choose Mean Something Over Time

Have you heard of Gary Vaynerchuk, aka Gary Vee before? Chances are you probably have if you’ve been paying attention to the social medi…

The preface of this episode stems from some recent free work I was selected to create. I feel this could yield some value to you if you ever get stuck in the same situation.

Recently, a local pizza j…

Stay Inspired & Pursue Why You Got Into Art in the First Place

This week is a very special episode as I’m doing my first interview on the show with my good friend Eric Friedensohn also know as Efdot.…

You Are Not Alone & You Are Not Invisible

Do you ever get in creative funks where you lack the drive to create while feeling invisible to the world?

There are those sinister inner voices that try to …

Give it Some Time and Enjoy the Creative Process Along the Way

It may feel impossible getting exposure when you’re just starting to pursue your creative path.

Believe me, I’ve been there.

I spent ove…

Paying the Price to Get Paid

How many times have you saw someone’s work and thought to yourself, “Man, I wish I could get paid to do something like that.”

Did it cross your mind how could anyone know…

This 3 part series of starting a side project is inspired by Lauren Hom's initiative of starting a side project in 2017. She has found massive success in her young career all from creating the type o…

It’s Hard to Appreciate the Good Without the Bad

Are you one of those people who is claiming 2016 to be one of the worst years yet?

This seems to be the overwhelming perspective judging by the media.

My Nightly Ritual to Stop Reacting and Eat More Frogs

Taking a shot in the dark and guessing you’re someone who likes to get shit done.

I know for me, I get my jollies when I’m getting things crossed…

Self-doubt used to be my best friend.

Hell, it still is as I continue to become more vulnerable and push my creative career forward.

Seriously, I feel like an imposter every day.

Why should someone t…

Notify the Universe and Show the Work You Want to Get

I can remember way back during the bowl cut and JNCO days as a kid and how lit Friday nights were. I’d lounge on the couch watching TGIF and have…

This episode of the Perspective Podcast is about overcoming the divide that the latest Presidential Election has caused. The election of Trump has seemingly compelled people to lash out and treat peo…

Have you heard of Inktober? It’s an awesome drawing challenge created by the talented Jake Parker that requires consistency and commitment.

Throughout the month of October, artists across the globe a…

In this episode of the Perspective Podcast, Scotty discusses his current top 3 podcasts that will help you elevate your creative brand.

Audio is one of the best formats for learning something new eve…