Creators That Crush

Updated: 20 Jun 2025 • 158 episodes
www.shawnbuttner.com/podcasts/creators-that-crush

Creating isn't just hard—it's one of the hardest things you can do. There's no step-by-step guide, no guarantees, and no one telling you what to do. For creators, the biggest challenges often lie outside their craft: navigating self-doubt, battling burnout, and pushing through the frustration of slow progress. That's where 'Creators That Crush' comes in. Hosted by certified high-performance coach Shawn Buttner, this show helps you tackle what's holding you back—perfectionism, fear of failure, and overwhelm—so you can thrive sustainably as a creator. Through actionable advice and personal insights, Shawn breaks down the four key areas of creative success: positive psychology, punchy physiology, purposeful productivity, and persuasive people skills. Whether you're seeking to reignite your creative spark, build healthier habits, or overcome imposter syndrome, you'll discover the tools needed to build the life and career you've been working toward. Subscribe today to cut through the chaos, master your craft, and enjoy the process!

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-> Get a free 30-minute Creator Strategy Session: www.shawnbuttner.com   Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things as a creator—but still stuck? In this solo episode, Shawn Buttner breaks down the five surprisingly simple habits that helped him shift from burnout and overwhelm to consistent growth and energy.

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Free 30-minute Creator Strategy Session: www.shawnbuttner.com What separates creators that thrive from those that stall out? Clarity. In this episode of Creators That Crush, Shawn shares a deeply personal story about the moment he realized he wasn’t living his truth and how one question in a freezing hotel ballroom spa

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How do you know you've "made it?" Is it a packed schedule? The nonstop grind? Or freedom and flexibility? Today’s conversation with Susan Boles, host of Calm is the New KPI, explores how creators can design a calm business that runs smoothly without toxic hustle or burnout. We discuss how to bring "calm" into your busi

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You are invited to a 30-Minute Creator Strategy Session to help you diagnose what’s blocking your momentum and map out a breakthrough plan -> www.shawnbuttner.com  Feel like you’re putting out great content, but nobody’s noticing? Meanwhile, others seems to effortlessly attract engagement without even trying? In this e

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Are your responsibilities pulling you away from your creativity? Whether it’s a day job, family, or the content engine you’ve built, it’s easy to feel like your best ideas are slipping through the cracks. In this episode of Creators That Crush, Shawn Buttner tackles the painful tension between obligation and art. Inspi

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Burnout doesn’t just happen to creators, it builds slowly from a hundred tiny choices we didn’t realize we were making. In this solo episode of Creators That Crush, high performance coach Shawn Buttner breaks down the hard truth about creator burnout: it’s often a pattern we unconsciously choose, but also one we can re

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