So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want?

While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ your ENERGY.

Let's change that conversation starting now with this episode, part 1 of a 3-part series.

We talk about confidence but your overall energy is much more than that.

While you can muscle your way through to a certain level of confidence, a consistent, integrated, inspired energy around selling work is what you need to build the successful business you dream of.

What's the specific energy you need and how do you accomplish that exactly?

That's what I'm talking about in part 1 of this 3 part series.

The latest in trendy buzzwords or concepts that actually play well together? And if so how can Money Mindset + Manifestation help you reach your goals + dreams?

A topic I've wanted to explore more in-depth on this podcast for some time...It took a minute to meet + invite and get to know the guest I trust to take this conversation further ~ one who not only walks the walk but offers one of the clearest explanations of Mindset + Manifestation, along with practical tips and recommendations on how you can choose to practice both (with an approach that works for you) to invite more Abundance (including Money) into your world.

As an Artist who's been aware of, continually learning, and practicing my version of Manifestation for well over 20 years, this conversation sparked a profound new clarity + transformational insight that has stayed with me ever since we recorded this episode

Packed with inspiration and ah-ha's + Insight from a limitless Creative who's resume includes: a Tony Award Winning Producer, Award Winning Filmmaker, Former Professional Actor/SingerDancer, Yoga Teacher, Pranayama + Reiki Practitioner, Creative Coach, and fellow Podcaster.

If you don't yet know Nick, you will. I can't wait for you to meet him in this episode. Enjoy!

You can find all things Nick Demos at

thenickdemos.com

@thenickdemos on Instagram

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Have you ever wondered if you're not really ready for your dream? Or what if your dream actually isn't right for you?

Of is it that self-doubt and fear have momentarily gotten the best of you...

With all this talk of Impostor Syndrome, I thought it was time for a deeper dive into what this phenomenon is all bout ~ especially because when using this term as it applies to Artists + Creatives there's a lot of grey area.

In today's episode, I talk about

• when the concept of Impostor Syndrome originated, it's actual definition, and who it was describing
• how does it apply to Artists
• how to know if you're an Impostor or just think you are
• the questions to ask to help you let it go once and for all

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The tradition continues for the 3rd year in a row!

I'm back with my 2022 year in review.

At the close of each year, I share a behind-the-scenes studio wrap-up of what worked and what didn't when it came to my art practice and my creative business.

How did my work impact my personal life and this year especially how did my personal life impact my business?

One of the most challenging years filled with a new level of growing pains plus the emotional and physical pains left over from a significant amount of personal health stress ~ I share:

• my biggest lessons I learned
• the progress I made in spite of it all
• what I'm choosing to leave behind
• what I'm choosing to take with me into 2023
• what I'm most grateful for even through the hard lessons learned

Ready to start fresh for 2023 and kick-off your year with clarity + focus for your Art business!

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Is prioritizing creativity on your list again for 2023? or is it just me 😉 (actually this year was pretty decent for me because I used the tip I'm sharing with you here more than I thought I'd have time for)

How'd it go this year for you? Did you feel like you made time for Art making the way you wanted to?

If you're feeling like it's challenging to summon that creative muse, this is my best tip for kickstarting creativity.

Works like a charm for me every time.

Not to mention in this episode I'm also sharing some bonus wine, vineyard and travel tips for you.

A jam packed 30 minutes where you could grab your brushes right now, pop your EarPods and make some Art.

pssst...if you make Art while you listen you'll be getting a head start on the 3 steps I'm sharing with you today.

Enjoy!

And thank you for supporting my Art xo

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My planning practice, or rather my planning obsession, has reached a new level and I've got a brand new tip to share with you in this episode.

Inspired by another new love for project management - something that before my business started to grow to include a team that I had no idea "was a thing" - this planning tip is good for both using pen (preferably markers!) + paper and digital.

I’m also celebrating the release of the brand new 2nd edition limited edition 2023 creative planner, which is date free so you can start it or use it at any time of the year that you like.

Are you frustrated with all the changes?

Do you find the resistance creeping in along with a wish to just keep things the same for a while, already!

I see Artists coping with similar struggles over and over, and it doesn't help that there are also a lot of shifts happening all at once in the creative and online industries.

If we want to keep following through on our plan, it's time for a different approach again.

I've recognized an important shift you can make starting today that may help you let go of ALL those same struggles.

In today's podcast episode I share with you my biggest takeaways after hosting another session of the Profitable Artist Planning Workshop along with the top 4 trends I see happening in our industry and my suggestions on how you can adapt to the changes to continue experiencing the success you want.

You don't want to skip this part!

It can be easy to get too carried away with more advanced steps to building your Art business that you completely forget to be thoughtful in the order and care you take those early steps.

When you rush, and try to figure it out by yourself you just cost yourself more frustration and time in the long run.

Save yourself that agitation now and ask an experienced Mentor you trust for guidance.

Just like one of our Expansive Artist members asked me during our monthly Q&A. It's such a good one that I wanted to share my answer in this week's podcast episode.

Some ways you can get coaching from me over the next month:

1. Come join me LIVE for Creative Business Coaching over Coffee on Instagram @creativethursday next Thursday, August 11 + 18 @ 10 am PDT
2. Join me for the Fall session of the Profitable Artist Plan 5 day Workshop + Coaching week, starting August 22. Invite to register 💌 is coming soon, so stay tuned! If you aren't already on the Creative Thursday email list, be sure to join so you're first to know about all the upcoming workshops.

Turns out that when asked if social media feels both frustrating, and confusing as to who's actually following you? that answer was a resounding 100% on a recent poll I posted.

Which means, we've got some work to do!

Precisely why I'm back with another edition of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee where I get to have a conversation with EA member and Artist Jeanette Bergstrom answering her Social Media questions.

And I open this call by answering this question from Katherine about how to reach more followers, by sharing a whole lot of Social Media tips including:

1. What content performs best on Instagram right now
2. Reasons why you may not get seen on Social Media
3. How to grow organically on Social Media

You can find all things Jeanette Bergstrom on instagram

@jeanette.bergrstrom.art

Happening TODAY! Join me for LIVE Creative Business Coaching over Coffee ☕️ at 10 am PDT this morning over on Instagram @creativethursday.

If you caught my last email, I shared some Creative Thursday changes that are going into effect this summer. Our 4 day work weeks M- Th, are happening! And I'm podcasting and emailing you the Creative Thursday 3 every other week, instead of every week, through August. I also unintentionally took a long pause from posting to Instagram.

What I did do, is make art! I took a weekend painting workshop in Sonoma, California that lead to some pretty inspiring discoveries in my work, see the sneak peek above and more details were sent out in the Creative Thursday 3 today. Are you on the list? Join here at creativethursday.com

Letting go + stepping back, and getting more support is not my comfy place ~ I've been a do it all myself kind of girl who also prides herself on a strong work ethic (which is all fine + good unless the work rarely pauses)

I most definitely hustled my way to this place in my business (more on today's podcast episode below), and it's not how I plan to grow from this point forward. 

For the record; the choice to hustle less is not to be confused with sizing down on my BIG vision for Creative Thursday, for us! It just means that more wonderful people will be invited along for the journey to help bring that vision for uplifting our creative community into reality, while I also continue with my art.

Taking these gentle steps forward with a focus on designing a business that supports me, instead of bringing me close to burnout ~ feels pretty incredible so far.

I hope to be an example of what's possible when it comes to building + growing a thriving online business today. 

As always I intend to keep you in the loop with new discoveries, which is what today's podcast is about, inspired by a question one of our EA members Dana asked “How much do you have to hustle as an Artist?”

What's it really take to be a professional Artist?

How many hours are you supposed to work to make your dream a reality.

In this episode I share the truth of what's involved to growing an online business in today's climate and how the landscape is starting to change.