Daren Smith

Daren Smith

Provo, UT
Founder of Craftsman Creative. Writer, Coach, Creative COO, helping five-figure creators become six-figure business owners.
Apr
26
The Most Powerful Lead Magnet Strategy For Creators

The Most Powerful Lead Magnet Strategy For Creators

Your efforts to get awareness and visibility for your business are ineffective if they aren't generating leads for
5 min read
Apr
22
Craftsman Creative | Start Here

Craftsman Creative | Start Here

As an independent film producer, I understand the struggle of both being a company of one, and running a business
5 min read
Apr
17
Minimum Viable Numbers

Minimum Viable Numbers

Listen to the audio version of this post. Last week in the Society during our monthly MOVIE framework workshop, we
3 min read
Mar
25
Which Seat Are You In?

Which Seat Are You In?

Your answer to this question determines how much control you have in getting to your desired destination.
2 min read
Feb
20
Blockbuster Summary

Blockbuster Summary

I want to leave you with a few short thoughts. Choosing the independent path means taking responsibility for the successful
3 min read
Feb
12
Distribution

Distribution

Ah, distribution. The final phase. Where your final, finished business comes in contact with the marketplace. Where your MOVIE becomes
8 min read
Feb
05
Post-Production

Post-Production

Expand your mission, vision, and purpose...
6 min read
Jan
22
Producing Profitable Projects

Producing Profitable Projects

Production is all about expanding your impact through partnerships. Movies start with a screenplay. It’s not much more than
5 min read
Jan
15
Financing Your Creative Business and Projects

Financing Your Creative Business and Projects

Financing creative projects and businesses is a huge topic, one that deserves an entire book. But I’m going to
10 min read
Jan
08
Development - Create A Profitable Business From The Start

Development - Create A Profitable Business From The Start

The Development phase in a creative project or business is essential to do deeply and completely. It can set you
4 min read