Creator Science #261: Before you do that new thing [Voice Memo]
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Jul 5, 2025 Exploring the hidden costs of expanding creative pursuits, the speaker shares a personal story about home upgrades that underscores the need for balance. The conversation transitions to entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of simplicity in team building. Effective hiring practices are highlighted as vital for business satisfaction and success. It’s a thoughtful discussion on how managing growth with simplicity can lead to more fulfilling creative and professional lives.
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Home Upgrade Maintenance Costs
- Jay Clouse shares his personal experience upgrading from a small two-bedroom home to a larger three-bedroom house with a basement and pool.
- He highlights the hidden maintenance costs and complexity that come with a bigger, more elaborate home.
Business Complexity Is Like Home Maintenance
- Jay Clouse realizes business complexity grows like a bigger home, creating many moving parts to maintain.
- This complexity demands ongoing attention and can burden a creator's capacity, just like home upkeep.
Friend Warns Against Hiring Growth
- Jay Clouse recounts his crossroads decision about scaling his business versus simplifying it.
- A friend with a larger business advised him against hiring due to the complexity and maintenance it entails.