Elevate Your Curiosity podcast - trend forecasting, product development and reducing anxiety for creative businesses

3 Ways to Grow Your Business Here are the three key areas I work with my clients on to grow their businesses. In this episode we will cover: Pricing Marketing & plans Mindset shifts Listen in for more details on how focusing on these key areas will create clarity and grow your sales.   Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

One of my clients consistently hits £300-400 a day in sales So how does she do it? In this episode I'll talk you through the key areas she focused on in her business and how I support her.   Want this support? I have 3 spots to work with me 1:1. Book your free call now to discuss your business strategy and how I can support you > https://creativeflowcollective.as.me/discovery-call   More details online > www.creativeflowcollective.com/retail-mentoring   Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  

Listen in for a sales pep talk, the winner of the free 1:1 mentoring call & a special announcement.   Listen in to hear the pep talk to keep the motivation high in your business. And to see the success you have had so far proves you can keep succeeding.   The winner of the free 30-minute 1:1 call is…. @nicolesjungle   Congrats - I am so excited to have our call and chat about your amazing tiny paper plants!   You can also hear about the 3 spots I have available to work with me 1:1.   I love taking my clients from feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, feeling out of their depth and knowing something needs to change.   To having their best sales period, planning ahead, streamlining their processes, boosting their retail knowledge and having increased confidence in all areas of their business (and life too!)   Working with me has been described as working with your best friend who happens to know everything about running a small business.   So if you need this, then send me a DM and let's discuss your business strategy, what you need help with and how I can support you through retail mentoring.   More details online > www.creativeflowcollective.com/retail-mentoring   Book your free call > https://creativeflowcollective.as.me/discovery-call    

It's the final day, day 3 of the free course!    Showing Up & Selling Your Products You've got your sales foundations and the plan, now it's time to ask for the sale in different ways. From raising your brand awareness, engaging with your audience and reliably showing up. Increase your brand awareness through outreach so you're featured in new places. How to socially engage with your audience & create easy engagement How to reliably show up on your chosen platforms   Everyone who check-ins and complete their action step will be entered into a draw to win a free 30-minute 1:1 mentoring call with me!    Your action step is: DM me with your intention for how you will show up and feel when selling in Q2 @creativeflowcollective   Sign up  below to receive the bonus workbook to complete your Q2 sales success strategy plan in full: https://mailchi.mp/f7bf7a0b150a/q2-sales-strategy-workbook    Tomorrow I will share a bonus episode with a sales pep talk, the winner and a special announcement!   The 3-day free course - Plan Your Q2 Sales Success Strategy is happening this week! Listen in Live on Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd March at 12.30 pm GMT on Insta @creativeflowcollective.  

It's day two of the free course!    Planning Your Sales Content Plan ahead and nail your Q2 content plan so you know where to focus your launches and tailor your content to your customer's needs to make it more effective. Plan out Q2 with the key events & gift occasions to focus on Use your customer's words to create content to engage your audience Content that builds know, like and trust & asks for the sale   Everyone who check-ins and complete their action step will be entered into a draw to win a free 30-minute 1:1 mentoring call with me!    Your action step is: DM me with your list of the key events & launches you'll focus on in Q2 @creativeflowcollective   Sign up  below to receive the bonus workbook to complete your Q2 sales success strategy plan in full: https://mailchi.mp/f7bf7a0b150a/q2-sales-strategy-workbook    Tomorrow we will cover: Showing Up & Selling Your Products   The 3-day free course - Plan Your Q2 Sales Success Strategy is happening this week! Listen in Live on Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd March at 12.30 pm GMT on Insta @creativeflowcollective.  

It's day one of the free course!    Build Your Sales Foundations Grow your brand based on strong business basics to ensure when you sell, you will have the profit, targets and platforms to succeed from. Your sales audit will include: Know your product costs & what your profit margin is Setting your Q2 target to grow your sales Sales channels you'll focus on in Q2   Everyone who check-ins and complete their action step will be entered into a draw to win a free 30-minute 1:1 mentoring call with me!    Your action step is: DM me with what your best sales platform is @creativeflowcollective Optional, add why you think this is.   Sign up  below to receive the bonus workbook to complete your Q2 sales success strategy plan in full: https://mailchi.mp/f7bf7a0b150a/q2-sales-strategy-workbook    Tomorrow we will cover: Planning Your Sales Content   The 3-day free course - Plan Your Q2 Sales Success Strategy is happening this week! Listen in Live on Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd March at 12.30 pm GMT on Insta @creativeflowcollective.    

The podcast is back!   Listen in for an update on how I am honing in on my business clarity and what to expect in the free 3-day course - Plan Your Q2 Sales Success Strategy happening Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd March at 12.30 pm GMT live on Insta @creativeflowcollective.   Sign up  below to receive the bonus workbook to complete your Q2 sales success strategy plan in full: https://mailchi.mp/f7bf7a0b150a/q2-sales-strategy-workbook    Win a free 1:1 mentoring call! A bonus giveaway to everyone who checks in on Instagram and completes their action step from the 3 days will be entered into a draw to win a free 30-minute 1:1 mentoring call with me!   What we will cover in the course: Day one: Monday 20th March: Build Your Sales Foundations Day two: Tuesday 21st March: Planning Your Sales Content Day three: Wednesday 22nd March: Showing Up & Selling Your Products   Are you joining in?   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  

Today I am sharing more about my Review, Grow & Scale your Business course!   Increase your sales based on retail expertise & what is working for your home & gift business. By analysing your sales, understanding why your customer buys, what your USPs are and how to scale your business.   During this 8 week course, you'll be coached along the process with personalised feedback so you can plan ahead, build your brand awareness and grow your sales.   You'll feel focused, confident and excited to take the guesswork out of running a business so you can implement the advice straight away.   The course is designed for product-based retail businesses that sell everything from homeware, stationery, jewellery, kits to lifestyle gifts.   Learn more: www.creativeflowcollective.com/home-gift-course   Enrolment closes on Monday 9 May at 6pm GMT and we start on Tuesday 10th!   If you have any questions or want more information then send me a message @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

In this episode we will cover: A pep talk on how to trust yourself in business A guided meditation to trust your instincts    Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   The Collective Membership is open for enrolment! Find more details and discover if this is right for you > www.creativeflowcollective.com/membership    Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

The Creative Flow Collective Membership is now live! This is for creators seeking clarity and taking inspired action in business and life   Every month gain access to exercises and masterclasses that will guide you to overcome the stresses you feel in your business and personal life, empowering you to grow your business in a way that's right for you.   www.creativeflowcollective.com/membership/    Use code: WELCOME for the founding member discount.   Mindset and strategy go hand in hand. You can have all the strategies in the world, but you also need your mindset to be on point.   What we'll cover in today's episode: Reflect and find out what blocks are holding you back What has gone well and how can you expand this?  Journal exercise to overcome blocks and move forward   Grab a notebook and pen as we will be going through these exercises live.   The scripting prompts: Scripting script   I see that…. (what holds me back) It makes me feel... I am so grateful & happy that I know this because… (so I can forward forward) I did this by… (in the presence tense) I know this works for me… (list the evidence) It felt so easy for me because… Thank you for.... (moving past this block and focusing on what to focus on)   Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

In this episode we will cover: A pep talk chatting all things confidence An exercise to identify it as a limiting belief about something you don't feel confident in. Creating evidence on when you did feel confident to show yourself you can create a new empowering belief. Keep going, don't give up as you're doing amazing things! Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   I am SO excited to bring you this FREE course next week!   Move From Self-Doubt to Clarity Monday 21st - Friday 25th March   5 days of action to start your mindset shift to move past blocks, trust your instincts and make decisions easily. Sign up now to grab your free bonuses: http://creativeflowcollective.com/self-doubt-free-course-march-2022/    Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

My first creative chat and interview with the lovely thalia from Wild Books!   In this episode we will discuss: How do you get into your creative flow? Where her business journey began. Proudest achievements in business to date. The biggest mindset hurdle to overcome. What mindset tools are your go to in business and life. What hasn't worked for Thalia and how did this affect your business. What Thalia is excited for in 2022.   Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective and @wildbooksco   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

In this episode we will cover: Live journaling questions to move past self-doutb, gain clarity and increase positivity and happiness if your life.   Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

Want to reduce stress and feel calmer? This reduces stress breathwork meditation is for you.    Meditation and pranayama are some of my favourite things to share! I love the energy created even if we're not in the same room.    During this 10 minute pranayama, you'll use a form of Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) called Chandra Bhedana. This moves energy into your left nostril, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system to help calm you down.   How did you find this 10-minute meditation practice? Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram. And if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

Journaling is so powerful by creating change that will give you insight into what's holding you back. Learn different types of journaling and how it can help you in life and business.  We will also cover how it can impact happiness and wellbeing by focusing on the good we have in life and business. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

Increasing sales and driving traffic to your website is probably the question I get asked the most by retail and product businesses. So this week's podcast we chat all about increasing your brand awareness through your own direct efforts and outreach. From social media, newsletters, keywords and outreach. You'll learn how to increase sales in seven different ways: Optimising your website SEO Blog Pinterest Influencers & outreach Newsletter Social media Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

This positive money affirmation meditation is here to help you feel more positive around money and confidently grow sales in your business.   Perfect for coming into the busy Christmas period or any point in the retail calendar. There is a big shift when you work on improving your money mindset to fit alongside your strategy and sales goals. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this meditation please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

Business mindset and strategy need to go hand in hand in your product business. You can have all the strategies in the world, but you also need your mindset to be on point to grow your retail business.   In this episode we'll cover: Why you're not being your biggest cheerleader  Comparing yourself to someone else's journey Building a community of peers & customers to support your business   Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

Want to know how to create sales targets to grow sales in your retail business? This podcast will help with this.   This isn't about exactly how much money you will make, but having a plan for targets to aim for and what areas are going to drive these sales in your business.   This means you can plan ahead, set targets to work towards your goal and manage your stock and cash flow.    Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

How To Plan Ahead For Black Friday in Your Retail Business. Most small businesses hate Black Friday. It's better to have a plan than no plan at all. In this episode we will cover: Feelings around Black Friday Why should you plan ahead Alternative options to Black Friday When is Black Friday? Planning out your Christmas promotions   Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective   Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0

In this 2021 trend update podcast, we delve into the meaning behind macro trends, three macro trends and they are influencing customer behaviour and design. Plus an overview of design trends for 2021 in a range of product categories.  In this episode we will cover: Using trends Three 2021 macro trends How they relate to a range of product categories How to use them in your product development Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective  Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tubebackr-flow Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MU-ng80Sf88 

This stop stress killing your creativity guided meditation to bring balance back using our breath and releases stress so you can focus on your creativity.   It uses Nadi Shodhana, pranayama breath technique to balances the left and right side of your brain, home of the analytical & creative parts of us. We then move onto focusing on the sacral chakra to connect to our creativity.   Take a seat in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to this guided meditation.    Let me know your thoughts on this episode over on Instagram @arnoldandbird. 

Following on from the last episode about how to get consistent with your product development, today we are covering how to get consistent with your marketing.   Both of these episodes are for product-based retail businesses so you can simplify, plan ahead and uplevel your sales. In the podcast we'll go in-depth on the following areas: Why you find selling difficult What is working for YOU! Learn how to serve over sales - it's all about what your customer wants!  

This I am affirmation guided meditation focuses on a series of I am affirmations to encourage you to: Feel abundant Inspired Happy   It uses affirmations you can repeat and breathing techniques to relax into the guided meditation.    Take a seat in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to these I am affirmations.   Instagram @arnoldandbird 

Consistently planning your content, is this something you currently do in your business?   Following on from The Consistent Sales Plan mini-series I ran live on Instagram in November I wanted to share some of those insights here on the podcast. This training is specifically for product-based retail businesses who want to simplify, plan ahead and uplevel your sales.   In the podcast we'll go in-depth on the following areas: Have a plan, rather than no plan at all Create a simple content calendar that works for you What to do when your energy is low and you don’t feel like showing up

Consistent product development, is this something you currently have in your business?   Following on from The Consistent Sales Plan mini-series I ran live on Instagram in November I wanted to share some of those insights here on the podcast. This training is specifically for product-based retail businesses who want to simplify, plan ahead and uplevel your sales.   In the podcast we'll go in-depth on the following areas: Knowing why your products are unique Why you need to know who your customer and recipients are Work out what’s working already by reviewing your sales Making sure you plan ahead for key events

The Pantone Colour of the Year 2021 has been announced and there are two of them! Ultimate Gray + Illuminating Yellow.   2016 was the only other time Pantone has two colours, in the two decades they have been doing the colour of the year.   I got together with my friend, Elizabeth Stiles who is a fashion brand consultant to talk about the Pantone Colour of the Year 2021.   ELIZABETH AND I DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: The meaning behind the two colours of the year How this meaning and the colours relate to the consumer mindset right now What we think about the colours! How to use the two colours in your product development From using them literally To using the meaning behind them How to use the colours in fashion, accessories, beauty, home, stationery and gifting How to use the message behind the Pantone colour of the year in your marketing and content Other accent colours that work well with these two colours   Our key takeaway is don’t just focus on the colours and take them literally. But use the meaning behind them in your product development and marketing.   People can get so outraged about the colour choices! For me, I am always fascinated by the thought process behind colour and what the collective mood is at the moment.   Listen to the full episode for some new year inspiration. And do share your thoughts with us over on Instagram @arnoldandbird and @elizabethstilsuk   You can also find our Pinterest boards for the Pantone Colour of The Year below Joanne Elizabeth

I love a body scan guided meditation! So relax and unwind after a busy Christmas and a crazy year. Here is a body scan meditation to help let go of anxiety. Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to this body scan guided meditation. Let me know your thoughts on this meditation over on Instagram @arnoldandbird. 

This Elevate Your Curiosity episode is all about your product profit margin. When I work with my 1:1 retail mentoring clients, one of the first things that come up is we look at their profit margins and how much money they are actually making. You need to have a good profit margin on your products because this is the only place where your retail business is going to make money. The difference between what you sell your product for and what it costs you to make it. This profit is where you are going to make your money. And ensure that your business is a business and not a hobby. You're looking for at least a 60% profit margin on each of your products. And if you want to wholesale, this needs to be 70 to 80%. It's vital that you don’t just pluck a number out of thin air. But really think about how much you sell your products for and then what are all the costs that go into this product too. Let me know your thoughts on this episode over on Instagram @arnoldandbird. 

Analyse sales by best sellers is a great way to identify new product growth areas and develop your product range. So today on the podcast I’m going to share how to analyse your sales and review your highest and lowest sales by total product sales and units.   If you do this already then great! I would recommend still listening in on how to deep dive into this form of sales analysis and what questions to ask to help your product development even further.   Even if maths isn’t your thing then you can still easily learn how to analyse your data. Plus you can make it creative by getting curious and working out what’s impacting your sales.   Want to buy the full digital download which includes four different ways to analyse your sales and work out how to use this data to inform your product development process? Then head to the shop: www.arnoldandbird.com/shop   Let me know your thoughts on this episode over on Instagram @arnoldandbird. 

Let’s talk about three three packaging trends for product-based businesses.   Most retail products will need some form of packaging. Retail packaging tells the customer about the product, the company that made it and most importantly - protects the product!   Packaging can cover everything from boxes to fit the product in, swing tags, hangers, tissue paper, stickers, leaflets and postal packaging.   All of these elements are a way to tell your customers more about your business and brand story.   Your packaging can make your products stand out on a shelf or add that extra element of delight when a customer opens their parcel when they have bought online. So it’s always worth considering what your packaging is whether you sell in a brick and mortar shop, wholesale or online.   So today I’m going to discuss three packaging trends to inspire you, consider in your product development process and also factor into your marketing strategy.   As always I have curated a visually inspiring Pinterest board featuring these three packaging trends for you to browse.   Let me know which trend appeals to you the most over on Instagram @arnoldandbird. 

Welcome back to the podcast and the first episode is about connecting to your intuition plus it includes a guided meditation!   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird

Christmas is a busy time for anyone, especially if you’re running a business. Make time for just a few minutes to breathe and clear your mind. It will help to focus your mind, relax you and make you feel able to take on the tasks today and tomorrow.    Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments for this Christmas meditation.   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird

Today I wanted to share more about creating a brand mood board and why doing so helps your business.    Whether you’re working with a designer to create your brand, doing it yourself or want some visual clarity on what your business is all about. A brand mood board is what you need!   Mood boards help you get clarity and visualise your style, purpose and direction. It’s not about just putting pretty images together but creating a visual story that focuses your ideas in a cohesive way.    Meaning a brand mood board will help the design process. Often meaning less design revisions as you and your designer (even if that is you!) are on the same page visually at the start of the process.   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

Welcome to episode 44 and we’re going to be covering mindset advice today and how to show yourself kindness and compassion even when you’re busy working away. Be this at Christmas, in the lead up to a launch or during the school holidays.   This is especially important as we can get so busy. Taking time out to check in with ourselves falls by the wayside first. And this is the time it is needed the most!   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

The next Mother’s Day is on Sunday 22 March, meaning it’s time to start thinking about Mother’s Day 2020 trends!   I’ll be discussing three overarching themes, key materials & patterns as well as product types you can create.     As with all the trend podcasts there is a Pinterest board to accompany the episode.    www.pinterest.co.uk/arnoldandbird/2020-mothers-day-trends   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

Today on the podcast it’s a body scan meditation to help let go of anxiety. So you can ease out any niggles or areas of tension   Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to this body scan meditation.   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

Welcome to episode 45 and today I’d love to discuss with you why you need to get to know your ideal customer.   If you’re running a business, it’s vital to know who your customer is and keep them front of mind at all times. This way you’ll understand their likes, needs and wants in life and understand your customer's decision-making process. And what is influencing this outside of interacting with your business.   Your customer is a 360-degree person who is buying from other companies and listening to them too. It’s important to remember this when you’re competing for their attention.   The benefits of knowing your customer means you will develop products or services that fit their needs and goals in life. You can work out how to solve their problems and improve their lifestyle. And you can talk directly to them in your product descriptions, website copy, marketing messages and branding.   Which is why you need to get specific with this. You don’t want to be too broad when creating your customer profile and don’t say that ‘everyone’ will buy your product as they won’t. Talking to everyone means that nobody ends up listening or falling in love with your brand. If you get personal and talk to one individual it means more people will listen. Which results in creating true fans for your business.   We'll be covering key questions to ask yourself to help you find your ideal customer!   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes   In depth Get to know your customer workbook

Today’s is a quickie all about how to easily remind yourself everyday of how amazing you are. Perfect for when you need a pick me up. Whether that be from being in a bit of a funk, suffering from anxiety or you just want to feel really amped up for a new project you’re embarking on!   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

It’s time to start thinking about 2020 Valentine’s Day trends!   If you’re a retail business then getting ahead is really beneficial and means you can get some of your product development out of the way before Christmas.   I’m sharing three 2020 Valentine’s Day trends with you today that tap into the bigger macro trends that are influencing your customer's behaviour.   And remember you can use these themes for weddings, anniversaries and couple gifts too so there are lots of potential ideas to tap into.     As with all the trends I share on the podcast, there’s an accompanying Pinterest board. Look through the board as you’re listening to get an extra dose of visual inspiration or go back and see what you love later. www.pinterest.co.uk/arnoldandbird/2020-valentines-day-trends   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

On today's Elevate Your Curiosity podcast we're going to be doing a visualisation. It's to visualise your ideal day meditation.   Before you start grab a notebook and pen to write down your thoughts after this ideal day meditation.   Then get comfy and sit down in any position you fancy!   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   www.arnoldandbird.com

Today we’re talking about how to have a working holiday that means you work and relax at the same time   It’s coming up to the summer holidays which means it's a time when a lot of people take a break. Whether the kids are off school or you’re making the most of the warmer months.   If you work for yourself then sometimes taking a full holiday isn't possible. I'm not saying that every holiday means you have to work. Because you definitely need breaks where you completely switch off! But sometimes there are times where you want to have a bit of balance or work and relaxing.   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

Today’s episode will focus on why having alternative creative hobbies outside of your business is vital to move your brand forward.   I really wanted to talk about this because a lot of businesses start with the hobby you love doing. But when your hobby is your business what do you do to switch off?   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

Welcome back to the third season of the Elevate Your Curiosity podcast talking about 2020 trends!   These 3 key 2020 trends tap into the bigger cultural shifts that influence the way you develop your product range. And how consumer behaviour is changing. So tap into them so you can appeal to your customer's way of thinking.   As trends affect all retail businesses from food, technology, home accessories, stationery and of course fashion.   Head to pinterest.com to find the 2020 Design trends board   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full 2020 trends show notes

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas trends Elevate Your Curiosity podcast! The 2018 Christmas trends podcast was my most downloaded so far so I’m so excited to share the Christmas trends for this year with you all.   I love delving into all the places you can spot trends and pulling together Christmas themes to inspire your product development. Wherever you are in your Christmas product creation journey I wanted to share some of my thoughts to kickstart or add to your range as the retail Christmas countdown is on!   And as with all the trend podcasts I’ve created a Pinterest board for each Christmas theme to pull all the visual inspiration together. Please do refer to each Pinterest board as you listen or go back and have a nosy later. www.pinterest.co.uk/arnoldandbird   Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird   Full Christmas 2019 trend show notes

Welcome to this I am abundant meditation. Designed to make you feel bountiful in all areas of your life!   Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments and enjoy listening to this meditation.   Instagram @arnoldandbird Show notes

Today we’re going to cover how to use user testing in your product development process.   But first up why should you use user testing? It’s an important part of the product development process when you’re in retail as you want to make sure your product performs exactly the way it should. That is doesn’t break and it can be the best it can be. Completing this process will ensure your ideal customer will want to buy your product and love it enough to share it with others.   If you enjoyed today’s episode then please do share it with another business who would love it or on social media @arnoldandbird. It really makes me smile when you do this :)   Full show notes

Today's episode is a quickie on how to move through feeling anxious or overwhelmed.   I’m sharing five tips on how to settle feelings of anxiety in the hopes it will help you as well as me! Whether through your to-do list too full, you’ve got too many orders to process, stuck in procrastination rut or in a bit of a funk.   A lot of these tips can be done in a few minutes so don’t feel guilty about ‘wasting your time’ and I say that in air marks! And If you’re feeling anxious it’s best to ease this so you do work better too :)   If you enjoyed this episode then do share it on Instagram and tag me @arnoldandbird   Full show notes

Today I'll be discussing Easter 2019 trends. As always there is a Pinterest board that accompanies all the trend podcasts. If you can follow the board as you listen to the podcast. www.pinterest.co.uk/arnoldandbird/easter-trends-2019 I'll be discussing four trends & themes in more detail that include: Easter animals   Food & drink Easter gifts Easter patterns & colours I hope you enjoy listening to the Easter 2019 trends podcast, and if you did then please do share it with someone else who would also enjoy it or tag me as you listen on Instagram @arnoldandbird Find the full show notes at arnoldandbird.com/2019/03/easter-2019-trends

Welcome to this be kind to yourself meditation to give yourself a bit of kindness, grace and compassion if you’re feeling a bit hard on yourself.   After you've listened to the be kind to yourself meditation do take a moment before you get back to your day. And if you liked this you can find other meditations on the podcast.    Take this compassion with you throughout the day. You are more than deserving of all of the compassion you can give to yourself.   Find Joanne on Instagram @arnoldandbird

Today I wanted to share an exercise on the podcast that will enable you to work out and get clear on the USP of your business and your brand's purpose.   So why should you do this? Knowing why you’re unique is vital to show your own take on your business and stand out from your competition. Plus it gives your brand it’s a purpose and why you do what you do.   I’ll be going over a checklist of questions and tips for you to think about while you’re discovering and working out the USP of your business. It’s the perfect exercise to journal over and dive into what makes your business special.   This exercise is one part of a three-part process in my free Brand, Design & Product USP Checklist you get for free when you sign up to my newsletter. I’ll be sharing the brand part today but if you want to grab the full exercise part then download it here.   Let me know how you got on with this exercise over on Instagram @arnoldandbird   How to Work Out the USP’s of Your Business & Brand show notes