Biz Talk for Creatives

Like the idea of hosting an online class, but not sure where to begin from a technical standpoint? Well, the place to begin is with the right platform, and there are many to choose from. In this episode I break it down to a number of options you can choose from right away. I know that the technical piece can stop a lot of people in their tracks - but not us! We know it's just a matter of learning some new skills. Here are a few options that I explain on this episode. Facebook GroupZoomTeachableThinkificRuzukuKajabiWordpressCourseCats

This is the time to double down on our skills improvement or acquisition, because it will help us get stronger as we come out the other end of this pandemic crisis. Here are some of my favorite resources (i.e. people to follow) to help you improve your skills in several areas. Note: I'm not listing their websites, podcasts or Instagram accounts, because I assume you can easily find them. Tom BilyeuEd MylettRachel HollisTrent SheltonRachel CruzeChris HoganDavid BachBrendan BurchardJessie IztlerColin O'BradyAmy PotterfieldElizabeth St. HilaireMarie ForleoLaura BelgrayMichael and Megan HyattJohn Maxwell

As we negotiate our way through the next weeks of uncertainly, surrounding the cornonavirus pandemic, it's super important to double down on our problem solving approaches. In this episode, I share my top 5 solution-finding strategies. These are very simple, anyone can implement them, and they can be enormously effective in helping you solve problems right away in your business. This is not just a time for thinking positively, or staying optimistic, it's a time for action, and for finding solutions.

If you had told me just a few weeks ago that I'd be recording a podcast episode on ways that a creatives in business can deal with the coronavirus, I would have said, "No way!". How quickly things can change, as we are all witnessing together the way this pandemic is unfolding. With so much being outside of our control, there are few lessons I've already learned, in terms of things we can control - from being financial cognizant to protecting our mental wellness. Let's take care of ourselves, our creativity, and our businesses, so that we can emerge on the other side of this even stronger!

It's easy to neglect about your website, simply because you're busy doing so many other things. Plus, you probably don't visit your own website! But a website is your calling card, your face to the world, and your branding on full display. It's all these things, and many more, and it's super important that your website is up to date, and that it reflects what you do and who you are - in an attractive and enticing way. Your website is also where you can - and should be - collecting the email addresses of those who visit your site. In the episode I get real about how to give your website a facelift, so that it's fresh, modern and reflecting your brand in the very best way.

In this episode, delightful abstract artist, Jodie King, shares her refreshing strategy for using Instagram to promote her business (get ready to write down these ideas!), plus how she uses her art to express externally what’s bubbling up her my mind, body and spirit, along with some candid insight on getting through hard things while running your creative business.

One of the most challenging aspects about being a creative in business is staying focused. In fact, creatives often say that it's the one thing they struggle with most in order to move their business forward. In this episode, I share my own system for staying focused, and it's a system that has been a game-changer for me. In fact, it was essential in doubling my revenue. Be sure to also check out Brendon Burchard's book, High Performance Habits, as well as Rachel Hollis's Start Today Journal practice.

Before you even get started in planning your retreat, be sure to listen to this episode. My years of creating, hosting and facilitating retreats have taught me a lot, and in this episode I share five things that you need to know - especially if you want to host a destination retreat. Plus, what's the difference between a retreat and a workshop? I'll bring you in the loop on that, and lots more!

In this episode, Chicago based floral designer, Kelly Marie Thompson, shares her best advice and tips about building a creative business, turning challenges into opportunities and harnessing the power of hard work. Kelly Marie's love for floral design has led to opening a floral shop in the heart of Chicago, expanding with an incredible studio and sharing her expertise in the form of live gatherings and an online course.

Are you a creative with a business? This week's episode on Biz Talk for Creatives is super important! Here's the thing: Your email list is soooo doggone important to your business! It's where you can communicate with clients (and potential clients) and it's where people can get to know you. If you've been neglecting your email list, or haven't even started yet, this episode is for you!

No, really. How hard are you willing to work? One of the biggest differences between successful creatives and those who continually struggle, is their pain threshold for hard work. In this episode I share four must-knows when it comes to putting in the hard work required to take your business to the next level.

On this episode, get ready to learn some insider tips from successful collage artist, Elizabeth St. Hilaire, on how to grow your following, how to stay consistent, and why an email list is a must to keep your business growing while you serve your audience in a big way. Elizabeth is a rock star when it comes to producing content for both social media and your email, so be sure to take notes on how you can up your game.

As a creative entrepreneur, one of the most important and impactful things you can do at the end of the year, or beginning of a new year, is to review and preview your business. But how? In this episode I share my own, powerful 3 step process for reviewing the previous year and looking ahead to the new year with clarity, intention and a plan. This practice is a game changer, because, as a creative, you step into a new year knowing exactly where you're headed. Powerful!