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In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova welcomes the talented Emily Jeffords, an abstract impressionist painter, creative educator, and writer from Greenville, South Carolina. Together, they dive into Emily's journey of learning to sell and market her art independently, creating eco-friendly art practices, and discovering a fulfilling creative process. Emily shares her path from art school to building a thriving career outside the traditional gallery system, offering insights for artists eager to navigate the art world on their terms. She discusses the importance of local art scenes, connecting with collectors, and pricing art confidently. Emily also opens up about the deeply personal transformation in her creative practice, fueled by finding peace and grace in her studio. In addition, Emily reveals her passion for hosting artist retreats, creating spaces where artists can immerse themselves in creativity and connection. This episode is filled with advice on embracing authenticity, fostering resilience, and building a sustainable art practice. Topics Covered: Navigating the art world without gallery representation Building confidence and finding local art opportunities Eco-friendly practices for artists The value of creating authentic, process-driven art Emily's retreats and their impact on artists Advice for emerging artists on pricing, marketing, and connecting with audiences Links: Learn more about Create! Magazine at www.createmagazine.co The Non-Toxic Studio Guidebook Sign up for the Goal Setting Workshop (with free download for the Goal Setting Workbook) Learn more about the MAKING art WORK Masterclass Learn more about The Collective membership for artists & creatives Shop Emily's Art Collection Connect with Emily on Instagram Tune in to discover valuable tips, heartfelt stories, and practical advice for artists at all stages! Learn more about Create! Magazine at www.createmagazine.co
Today's guest is painter and artist mentor Emily Jeffords. I've owned a few of Emily's prints for years and it was a huge honor to chat with her today. In this episode we walk through finding inspiration, creating artwork that sells and the artist journey. Regardless of whether you're a painter or fine artist, if you have a creative heart, you'll find a ton of takeaways in this episode.As always, links and resources can be found in the show notes. Check 'em out at https://daveyandkrista.com/creating-valuable-art-that-sells-btb-225. And if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review over at Apple Podcasts.
Being human is hard. Let your creativity make it easier. Your creativity is boundless, your imagination is unyielding, and the weight of this world is unrelenting. Vyana Novus joins us in this very tender and open discussion on creativity, trauma, beauty, and safety in this interview-episode. You will walk away feeling so deeply seen and reminded that pain is integral to our growth and often plays a part in the creation of good art. Vyana is one of my dearest friends and we talk like two people who have a deep understanding of one another and a lot of mutual admiration -- but you're also going to hear a lot of curiosity and vulnerability as we get into some deep topics. TW: We discuss SA, ED, intimate partner abuse, and trauma. Nothing is described in any graphic detail but I want you to be aware in case you are looking for a purely light episode. I have 100 others you can listen to. However, this episode is BEAUTIFUL and full of safety and love. Visit Vyana's site (it's gorgeous) and follow them on Instagram Find me (Emily Jeffords) at @Emily_Jeffords and emilyjeffords.com
SHARE the WORK is beginning next Monday! This workshop is happening each day at noon next week and you need to join us! If you're hoping to begin to sell more art and increase your sales in 2024, then prioritize this. Save your seat here! Ok, now on to our marketing prediction for 2024. I have 10 to share with you in this 3-part series. These predictions are based on my intuition, trends I'm sensing, and research I'm doing. Experiment with them and see where they take you! Automation > link in bio Paid ads work so so well -- but make them niche and trust your voice to speak to the right people in the algorithm (again, be a genuine human) Speak to your followers to encourage community. “People like us do things like this,” “you and I know” “If you've been here for a while” “Ok you already know this because of course you do…” “As we've talked about before” “Hi friends…” And then ask for the follow right up top in the caption Educators are IN, influencers are OUT (algorithms are noticing a disinterest in posts marked with the mandatory #ad and are deprioritizing these posts — plus we're bored of them) WE BEGIN ON MONDAY!!! JOIN SHARE THE WORK! I can't say this enough. This 5-day workshop is going to change your business. So show up, get ready, and let's grow beautifully together. MAKING ART WORK opens for enrollment next Thursday. This 9-week masterclass is ready to change and grow your business and your creative work for the better. Sustainable growth, higher sales, incredible clarity. Are you ready? @Emily_Jeffords on Instagram and TikTok
SHARE the WORK is beginning next Monday! This workshop is happening each day at noon next week and you need to join us! If you're hoping to begin to sell more art and increase your sales in 2024, then prioritize this. Save your seat here! Ok, now on to our marketing prediction for 2024. I have 10 to share with you in this 3-part series. These predictions are based on my intuition, trends I'm sensing, and research I'm doing. Experiment with them and see where they take you! Video > Photo (but photos are going to make a comeback and are definitely highly valuable -- however, prioritize video and video content) Easy, natural, off-the-cuff, or "low-production" > high production (but high production will catch eyes and make a lasting impact) Personal contact > speaking to the masses (USE YOUR DMS, make connections -- more on this in the next episode!) There is SO MUCH more coming in this mini-series! Tune in tomorrow for part 3! JOIN SHARE THE WORK! I can't say this enough. This 5-day workshop is going to change your business. So show up, get ready, and let's grow beautifully together. @Emily_Jeffords on Instagram and TikTok
Aufgepasst - Diese Folge ist ein ganz besonderes Schmankerl, denn wir haben beide jeweils eine Liste für dich vorbereitet mit Workshops, Büchern, Podcasts, die uns auf unserem Weg begeistert haben. So findest du hier wirklich die Crème de la Crème - Unsere Favoriten: Tanja's Empfehlungsliste:Podcasts: Fast & Curious von Lea-Sophia Cramer und Verena Pausder Typevoices – empowered by Hints & Kunst Baby got Business mit Ann-Katrin Schmitz Female Leadership mit Vera Strauch Bücher: Frei – Selbständig arbeiten als Designer von Nicolas Uphaus Hej Skandi Watercolor – Vicoria Florentina Wissmann Madame Moneypenny – Natascha Wegelin Kurse & Coachings: Carina Lindmeier - (llustrated Portraits: Adobe Fresco for Beginners) auf Domestika Buchstabenflug – Handlettering Kreativzeit Social.Academy https://social.at mit Verena Kemperling und Lukas Vilanek Making Art Work von und mit Emily Jeffords (12 Wochen für Artists) Richy's Empfehlungsliste:Bücher: Geometrische Grundlagen der Architekturdarstellung – Cornelie Leopold Handbuchtechnisches Zeichnen und Entwerfen – Wolfgang Nutsch Neufert & Nef Raumpilot Kurse & Coachings: Arthustle - Watercolor mit Rabi Alieva Akademie Ruhr – (Innen)architektur zeichnen & Mappenkurse mit Andreas Modulewski Kirsty Partridge Art - Drawing with colour Liebesbriefe, Geheimtipps für die Illustratoren-Vorstellung oder Fragen bitte an: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeichenstammtisch/ oder Mail: kontakt@zeichenstammtisch.de Richy's Zeichenbuch ist ab nun erhältlich! Deine Hosts: Tanja: Website: https://tanjakammler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanja.kammler/ Richy: Website: https://www.richydrawings.de Zu meinen Zeichenkursen: https://linktr.ee/richydrawings Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/richydrawings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richydrawings Musik (Intro & Outro): Sunday Rain - Cheel
Emily Jeffords is a painter and creative educator whose work draws heavily on nature for inspiration. When she led a group of artists on an Alaskan retreat, she was surprised to discover what happened when they ventured into the remote Alaskan wilderness. AFAR is excited to bring you this special episode presented by a partner that shares our belief in the life-changing power of travel, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card from Chase. Learn more at MarriotBonvoy.com/ChaseCards. Follow Emily on Instagram @emily_jeffords or via her website emilyjeffordslearn.com
“We don't get more than one lifetime to create these big visionary ideas. We have to take the years that we're given and just go for it.” As an art student she was given the expectation that a career in art would be a constant struggle. “Struggling artist” is a social norm that Emily Jeffords just doesn't believe. And though she set out on her art career journey with a tenacious attitude and audacious dream to beat the odds, at the height of success she was met with a mental battle she didn't expect. I'm not worthy of this. Am I worthy of this? A need to constantly prove her worth. We are taught to hustle. We are taught to expect to struggle. But we aren't often taught what to do when we succeed! If you've ever felt you were not old enough or mature enough to accomplish some of your big, audacious dreams. Today's interview with Emily Jeffords will challenge you to dream even bigger even before you feel quite ready or qualified.WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/emily-jeffords
From Project BFF HQ, Terri + Manya riff on creativity and friendship.Ways to related to creative (i.e., artsy) friends, and how friendships can inspire our own creativity. Because, my friends, we are all creative in our own ways.Resources:10 ways to make or break your friendship with a creative person, by Emily Jeffords on Beautiful Hello#BeAFriend Support us: PatreonEmail: friend@project-bff.comShare the love: subscribe + rate us in your favorite podcast app + tell your friendsWe use Buzzsprout to host our podcast + we love it. They make it so easy!Support the show
There are so many things to love about Emily Jeffords, not least of which is how she tried to start off this episode by asking me the questions. I loved it. Emily is one of the most gently confident people I have ever met. She's poised, thoughtful & generous. And her clarity - Emily is SO clear. Throughout the episode, she gives us examples of how clarity has been one of the most important elements in the foundations of everything she's created. And she has created a lot. She has established herself as a leader in the art community, forged partnerships with some huge brands like Anthropologie and Design Sponge, and together with her team she now serves over 2,000 students through Making Art Work her 12-week art business course. I really appreciate Emily's clarity of who she is and what she wants, what works for her, what her worth is, and, perhaps most importantly, what makes her happy. There she was a classically trained violinist who was about to embark on a whole career in performance music (imagine how many hours and what an investment of time and money both she and her family made to get to that point) but when she realized she didn't enjoy it - she simply stopped doing it. I was fascinated to learn about the HUGE career Emily almost had and I was so proud of her retroactively for deciding NOT to. Emily was able to create so much abundance and freedom as an artist because she allowed herself to have a big beautiful vision and did not let herself be swayed by the limiting beliefs of those around her. When we allow ourselves to listen to the things we have been curious about and follow those little nudges, a path can begin to emerge, and when we pair that with giving ourselves permission to expand onto this path bit by bit making sure to celebrate every single little win along the way, then we are able to grow a sustainable creative practice. Emily Jeffords is funny and kind and all-around lovely, I think you are going to fall in love with her. I hope you enjoy this episode. I hope you hear something in this episode that moves you. And if there is please share it with a friend and then with us in the reviews section of Apple Podcasts. If you are moved to make a financial contribution to the production of this podcast, THANK YOU here is the link for our PatreonEmily Jeffords Website | Facebook | InstagramKate Shepherd Website | Facebook | Instagram
THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO SHINE! I know that sounds cheesy, but honestly, if you decide that it is true, then it IS. Look at the year as a whole and be open to all sorts of wild ideas. You KNOW you can overcome anything. Don't allow any limiting beliefs in at this point. Projects, collections, collaborations, events…nothing is off-limits to you. You have full creative control over your ambitions & efforts. Download the Goal Setting Workbook HERE and begin transforming the year into something remarkable. Ready to see some massive growth in your creative business? Join me in Making Art Work on March 3rd! Your creative work is about to grow into something even more beautiful. xo, Emily Jeffords emilyjeffords.com @Emily_Jeffords
Welcome to 2022! Being an artist is one of the most fulfilling vocations on earth, but, let's be honest, it isn't the easiest career (especially without clear a clear vision for how to accomplish your goals)! HERE'S THE DEAL, YOUR DREAMS DON'T COME TO LIFE BY CHANCE. THEY COME TO LIFE WHEN YOU CLARIFY YOUR VISION, TRUST THE BEAUTY INSIDE OF YOU AND AIM TOWARDS A GOAL. Download the Goal-Setting Workbook HERE and begin transposing your vision and dreams into reality! Ready to really take those dreams up a level? Join Making Art Work 2022! Learn more about the course and all the goodness it holds HERE. xo, Emily Jeffords emilyjeffords.com @Emily_Jeffords
Join me for a real and honest conversation about how to move through the creative process -- from inspiration to mastery. It takes some intentional care to grow a sustainable practice around your creativity. Understanding the very natural flow of ideas is so helpful on that journey. Inspiration, learn, practice, perfect, improve, master, repeat. We also talk about goal-setting. Get the FREE Goal-Setting Workbook HERE. I offer tips for nourishing inspiration We discuss HOW to take a sabbatical -- practical tips and mindset shifts And why "doing it for the process" is crucial to success in your creative work. I hope 2022 is full of creative flow and that you settle into your process and create some good work. In March of 2022, consider joining me in Making Art Work if you are ready to see your creative business grow along with your creative practice. Doors open on March 3rd! Learn more HERE. Please RATE and REVIEW this show if you have a moment. Thank you! Artists mentioned in this episode: Picasso, Willem de Kooning, and Tanya Val. ----more---- Thank you for joining me today! As always, you can find me, Emily Jeffords, over on Instagram and my artwork on my website: emilyjeffords.com Instagram: @Emily_Jeffords
Why are we compelled to make? For mixed-media collage artist, Hannah Burnworth, it is something so deep inside that it's hard to get in touch with it until she's doing it. She says making art makes her feel good about herself and it "pulls the joy out of the inside" of her. She reminds us that the more and more we make, the more that deep part of ourselves is fed and it becomes bigger and bigger. When our brains are in the way and we have a fear of moving ahead it might be because we don't want it to turn out differently than what's in our mind and don't realize we have permission to fail. Maybe instead we should take Hannah's lead by having more faith in our own problem solving abilities, feel free to cut up and re-work what we don't like until we do, get our work spaces organized and ready for the next project, then make, make and make some more. Learn more about Hannah's work here: Website: www.manchestermilkhouse.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/milkhousestudio/ All things Fain House: -Signup for our email list: www.bit.ly/FainHouse -Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/FainHouse -Instagram: www.instagram.com/fainhouse/- -Donate to support this podcast: https://paypal.me/anniefain?locale.x=en_US Your Quote for the day: "Small steps, day after day, can change your entire reality." ~ Emily Jeffords
In this episode, we interview 31 Suns owner, Emily Jeffords, and Chief Operating Officer, Kylie Agee. As you'll listen you'll see what had started as a bond over marching band stories developed into an empowering and productive partnership. This is a great episode to share with your bestie, we had all the friend-love good-vibes while chatting with the pair. Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why creating something you love makes marketing easier How authenticity and humanness shines in an Instagram flood of products Why naturally-giving people shouldn’t shy away from getting compensated for knowledge and advice How to overcome feelings of “not doing enough” to create a better work-life balance Homing in on your best creative ideas when they may feel all over the place How Emily created a new revenue stream amidst the pandemic For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/083 To see our upcoming social events and workshops, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/events To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Shoutout to this season's sponsor: Range Urgent Care. The team at Range is offering a special promotion to Making It in Asheville Podcats listeners. To learn more, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/range. Or use 'makingitinasheville' as your coupon code! Music by Commonwealth Choir If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/
In this episode, we interview 31 Suns owner, Emily Jeffords, and Chief Operating Officer, Kylie Agee. As you'll listen you'll see what had started as a bond over marching band stories developed into an empowering and productive partnership. This is a great episode to share with your bestie, we had all the friend-love good-vibes while chatting with the pair. Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why creating something you love makes marketing easier How authenticity and humanness shines in an Instagram flood of products Why naturally-giving people shouldn’t shy away from getting compensated for knowledge and advice How to overcome feelings of “not doing enough” to create a better work-life balance Homing in on your best creative ideas when they may feel all over the place How Emily created a new revenue stream amidst the pandemic For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/083 To see our upcoming social events and workshops, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/events To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Shoutout to this season's sponsor: Range Urgent Care. The team at Range is offering a special promotion to Making It in Asheville Podcats listeners. To learn more, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/range. Or use 'makingitinasheville' as your coupon code! Music by Commonwealth Choir If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/
In this episode, we interview 31 Suns owner, Emily Jeffords, and Chief Operating Officer, Kylie Agee. As you'll listen you'll see what had started as a bond over marching band stories developed into an empowering and productive partnership. This is a great episode to share with your bestie, we had all the friend-love good-vibes while chatting with the pair. Here's What You'll Learn in this Episode: Why creating something you love makes marketing easier How authenticity and humanness shines in an Instagram flood of products Why naturally-giving people shouldn't shy away from getting compensated for knowledge and advice How to overcome feelings of “not doing enough” to create a better work-life balance Homing in on your best creative ideas when they may feel all over the place How Emily created a new revenue stream amidst the pandemic For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/083 To see our upcoming social events and workshops, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/events To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Shoutout to this season's sponsor: Range Urgent Care. The team at Range is offering a special promotion to Making It in Asheville Podcats listeners. To learn more, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/range. Or use 'makingitinasheville' as your coupon code! Music by Commonwealth Choir If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/
How do you know if your work is "worth selling"? In this video, I break down exactly how I evaluate my work, my collections, and my voice in the world. While this title might sound intimidating, keep listening! I think you're going to find that your creativity WANTS TO REWARD YOU. It wants you to be successful. It wants to live boldly and beautifully in the world. 10 tips for evaluating your work Does it resonate with you? Does the concept excite you? Can you sit with it in peace for a few moments? Did it feel good to create on an emotional and physical level? Did you enjoy the creative process? Were your motives pure in the creation phase? If you are creating from a place of peace and abundance, the work will reflect that. Do you enjoy living around the work? If I can spend time with the work then I am proud to sell it Does it feel true to your vision, worldview, and voice? With all the history you have accumulated as an observer, how does this match up? Is it a rough first attempt? Is it a masterpiece? Something in the middle? Does it feel different from everything else you've seen? We’re all drawing from the same big, beautiful pot of inspiration. However, draw upon that inspiration from your own perspective. Pursue originality! It is worth the struggle, learning curve, and the pursuit of purity! WHEN YOU FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR WORK YOU CAN TAKE GREATER RISKS I would love to hear how you have taken risks in your studio! Some days, just showing up feels risky enough -- other days creating something new or larger or a different subject matter can feel like a heroic act. ;) Need more support as you grow your creative work AND your creative business? Making Art Work opens on the 18th! "This course [Making Art Work] was so unbelievably comprehensive, it really didn’t miss the mark on anything. My website is new and stunning and I feel like I have all the tools to kickstart this adventure immediately. In fact, a few weeks into the course I decided to quit my day job. Thanks to the course I have a plan and I’m feeling confident in myself in a way I never did before." -- Maria Wigge Want to make sure you get notified? Join my the Creative's Club Email List and add learn@emilyjeffords.com to your contacts so you're sure to see the email! xox
Apply to join the Brighter Together Mastermind and get all the details by clicking here. >>> http://wearebrightertogether.com Have questions about it? Contact Jamie directly on Instagram @JamieMSwanson Sign up for podcast email reminders here >>> http://brightentrepreneurpodcast.com/email Join the Insider's Telegram Channel Here >>> http://brightentrepreneurpodcast.com/telegram Transcript: Back when I was first starting my business, I heard over and over and over again that I needed to be part of a mastermind and that it was one of the most valuable things I could do if I wanted to grow my business. But at the time I didn't even really know what a mastermind was. And I certainly did not understand why they were so valuable. [00:00:22] Or why they were so expensive, frankly, it was really hard to see the cost of a mastermind, which most of the ones I was looking at were around 25 to $30,000 and really try and justify spending that much money on my business to join this group of people in a mastermind. [00:00:41]So today I'm doing this something a little bit different. I actually went to several of my friends in an impact mastermind, which is the mastermind that I'm a part of that's run by Stu McLaren and ask them why they find being in a mastermind to be so valuable and what they really get out of it. So you're going to hear. [00:01:02] From their own words, what they find valuable about this. Plus after the introduction music, I have got three really fun things that I want to share with you that I'm celebrating today. So let's dive in So this is a really fun episode because this is episode number 100 of the right entrepreneur podcast. It is so exciting to me to be able to bring in a bunch of my friends and closest colleagues and have them share in this hundredth episode, this is a huge milestone for me But also we just crossed the six, 2000 download Mark, which is really exciting for me as well. So I want to just say thank you first and foremost, for subscribing to the podcast for listening to it and for telling your friends about it. It really means a lot. And the final thing that I'm celebrating today is it's my birthday. [00:02:27] I'm 39 years old today. I am so thrilled to be sharing this with you here on the podcast. But let me get to the fun stuff. [00:02:37]I've been dreaming of running a high end mastermind for years, and I've planned on doing that. But coven makes travel a lot harder since so many things are restricted right now, but it finally dawned on me the other day that I could start. Online virtual masterminds right now for a fraction of the cost of what I would normally charge for our high end mastermind, because it's so accessible online. [00:03:04] So I will tell you more about that in the end. I just wanted to mention it now, in case you were interested in joining one, but in the meantime, I have eight minutes, my friends here that are going to share with you exactly why they find a mastermind so valuable the eight people that you hear from today are all part of Stu McLaren's impact mastermind with me, which is a mastermind that I pay to be a part of. So they're kind of my personal peer group. They're close friends. They have helped shape my business and they are some of my greatest encouragers and supporters. [00:03:39] And I am so thankful that they took a few minutes out of their day to share it with you today. [00:03:43] so with that, I'm going to hand over the show to my friends [00:03:47] Scott Paley: Hi, I'm Scott Paley from abstract edge. I'm also the co founder of the nonprofit leadership lab and I'm in a mastermind group, right with Jamie. she in fact is the one who convinced me to join the mastermind group originally. And I've got to say when she first suggested it, I was a little bit skeptical. [00:04:06] I knew that I would benefit from the strategies and the tactics that I would learn from other really smart people in the group. But. It was hard to justify the cost because it was certainly not inexpensive. That said what surprised me now, having been in the mastermind group with Jamie for about three years, is that the biggest benefit that I get from it is as an entrepreneur, there are just so many times where you start feeling overwhelmed, imposter syndrome is, is kicking in full force and you just really need. People who get you, who peak, who understand you, who have context and know the background of your story in a pretty deep way. And when you have those people in your life who can support you through the tough moments, it makes such a big difference, not just emotionally, but from a business perspective, it helps you get through those really challenging times that can kill a business. [00:05:10] And by getting through those, we've had, I had so much success over the last three years, with our membership sites that I definitely. Definitely can look at the mastermind group, and know that that played a huge role in the success that we've had highly recommend being part of a mastermind in one capacity or another. [00:05:32] It makes a huge difference as an entrepreneur. I could not recommend it more highly. [00:05:36]Next you're going to hear from my friend, Rachel Miller, who runs Moolah marketing and teaches people how to grow massive audiences. She's the most brilliant Facebook marketer I have ever met. and fun side note. [00:05:50] She also has six kids like me, so I adore her dearly. Here's Rachel. [00:05:55] Rachel Miller: I love masterminds guys. So often we're so close to our businesses that we don't see. What's literally right in front of us. And I've loved being in a mastermind with Jamie Swanson because she can cut through the bull crap. Seriously, the girl has a gift of seeing clear, helping us see clarity in our own businesses, almost like inspiring or opening up the blinders. [00:06:21] So we can see that the path to what's next, being in a mastermind mind means that you have someone there that you can call when you need help, that you have a friend that's that that's your, your, your sidekick in business and in life. And that you have those tips, that the clarity, the blinder moments that make all of the difference for your business. [00:06:43] If you're interested in a mastermind, I hear Jamie's got one come in and I know it. Yeah. I know. I have blessed been blessed by being in a mastermind with her, and I'm sure you will be as well.. [00:06:55] [00:06:55]Susan Bradley: Hey gang. I'm Susan Bradley. I'm the founder of the social sales girls, where we teach eCommerce store owners, how to get more traffic, grow their sales, and really grow the business that pays them well. And the one that they've been dreaming about, and Jamie asked me to share with you why I think a mastermind is a great place to be when you're growing your business. [00:07:18] And I've actually been a member of a mastermind for. Three years now. So I think that that in itself proves that it's a really valid place to grow your business. You know, over the course of those three years, my business has basically exploded. And I know I can't put my finger on one thing that made that happen. [00:07:39] When I look at the massive change I've made in my business, it's a lot of it is due to being in a room with people who are working on similar goals. They have similar experiences they share openly. And I have learned so much from that. You know, one of the best parts of a mastermind for me is people sharing their ideas. [00:08:01] I get to watch as they implement. And they share their results. And so it really helps me shape the way I grow my business based on what other people have had good luck with. So I really feel that that's a huge part of it. The other thing I love is that I feel like it is a very safe place to get great feedback. [00:08:22] And so rather than going out into the business community as a whole and looking for feedback, I would always go to my mastermind first and ask for feedback on things like sales pages or strategies, or if I have an employee problem. That's where I go first, because I knew that these people are experienced Many of them have had these issues before, and I know that they have my best interest in heart at heart, and they will give me great feedback. So it's a safe place for that. Now the last thing is the relationships that you will develop. Not everybody in the mastermind will be your best friend, but if you give it your all, you will find that you will develop some really good longterm, strong relationships with other people that you trust. [00:09:07] And those relationships may actually even benefit your business down the road. It might be opportunities to partner up. With people who you have that established relationship with. So really if you're considering it, I would completely encourage you to give it a try. I think if you really work at it and you make it a priority, you'll find that it will help your business grow in amazing ways. [00:09:31]Emily Jeffords: Hey there, I'm Emily Jeffords. I'm an artist and I have the honor of teaching and mentoring other artists and running profitable and sustainable creative businesses. And I have enjoyed being in a mastermind more than I ever thought was possible. Cool. I think it is a very safe, special thing to be in a room with the smartest and wisest and clearest people. [00:09:56] But I know people that normalize success, people that support you in your weaknesses and people that can come alongside with all of our unique gifts and talents and all of our unique strengths and really fill in each other's gaps. If I have a question about something abstract or outside of my wheelhouse, someone in the mastermind knows the answer and that's. [00:10:18] One of the most special things. The normalizing success part though, I think is the most precious part about being in a mastermind for me, because when you're with a group of people that, that says it's okay to reach for more and it's okay to strive for excellence and it's okay to reach these levels of success that maybe aren't normal. [00:10:40] That's a beautiful thing, just to have that permission to rise and to reach and to make as big of an impact as you possibly can. That is. So amazing. And Jamie's been a huge part of that. We've had some conversations, just the two of us that have really brought me so much clarity and so much focus. And she has a way of perceiving people so intimately and helping you where you need help in the kindness. [00:11:06] Yeah. Clearest of all ways. I'm so thankful for that. So if you're considering a mastermind. I highly suggest it. I think it's one of the most profitable investments you can make in your business, but more importantly in yourself. [00:11:21] Candace Dagnolo: My name's Candace, Don Yolo, and I'm the CEO and founder of pet boss nation. And I've been in the pet industry since 2006 and I've had a lot of ups and downs and I tried to go it alone in my business for the first five years. And that's when I discovered my first mastermind. See, I've been in a mastermind for over a decade. [00:11:44]I've been in for this one that I'm in with Jamie now is my fourth mastermind. I've been in the very first one. It was amazing because it was. With a group of people who were in the same type of business as mine. And I got to learn so much, so much about business and retail that I didn't know before. And I loved those moments and being that group led me to the next group where I got to see what a bigger opportunity was out there for me and different industries and how I could apply different thoughts. [00:12:16] To my existing business. And through those two masterminds, I was able to sell one of my businesses because of all the things I learned. Then I joined another one, which was amazing. It was a really, really big group, but they put us into small little pods. And I loved that because I got that one on one deep connection, but it was led and facilitated by somebody who, kept us all focused. [00:12:41] And also called us out on our BS, which was awesome because who does that? Often? We're the bosses are of our business and very few people ever call us on our BS. And so that's what a good mastermind leader will do for you too. And then now in impact, I am just loving being with people who are so successful that I just really get to see what's possible. [00:13:04] But also the vulnerability that's there and the connection and friendships and the giving of the community members in the mastermind. You just don't experience anything like that. Really anywhere else in life because our families don't get our businesses. Usually our friends don't get the business and we kind of feel like we're on an Island and we have questions, but we don't feel confident and comfortable sometimes to go into these Facebook groups and ask. [00:13:36] That or we really need advice from the people who've been there before us to give us the right path. So I always invest in masterminds. I have for the last 10 years, it's constantly worth it. I always see the rewards and I encourage you to join a mastermind as soon as possible to get there faster and to stop going it alone. [00:14:00] [00:14:00]Tracy Harris: Hi there. My name is Tracy Harris and I am the car at mums with hustle and I help moms leverage the power of Instagram so that they can make more revenue in their business and ultimately build their dream life for them and their families, whatever that means for them. So being a digital Sayer. [00:14:25] Canberra pretty darn hard. There were lots of highs. There were lots of lows. There are a lot of learning curves. And so for me, investing in a mastermind is just a no brainer. I have, come to realize how important it is to really, because on my circle of influence that, being the people that I choose to surround myself with, I always always make sure that I am learning. [00:14:55] From a mentor, someone that shares the same values as what I have in their life and also in their business and someone that can definitely help light the way for the path that I'm embarking on for myself in terms of, the facilitator, their job, other than being a great mentor to you is also to bring a like minded circle of influence to you within the mastermind group. [00:15:25] And that has been one of the greatest surprises. To me, of being in a mastermind that is, I'm not only learning from the mental themselves, but I am learning from the high quality people that the mentor brings together. People like Jamie, for instance, super powers, 100% lie in the area of encouraging and uplifting others, but also helping us to simplify. [00:15:54]Exactly what we've got going on in our businesses, simplifying offers, simplifying messages, helping to bring about clarity and simple, well buying within the business self. So being able to tap into people like Jamie and into so many of the other peers that I've had the blessing and privilege of getting to know, and also learn from in these masterminds. [00:16:19] Right. It's just absolutely priceless. I have been in a mastermind for about three years now, and I would not change that. it's definitely something that I plan to continue investing in because when I invest in myself, I'm then able to pass that on and just be better in my business. And that helps more people as well. [00:16:44] So yeah, I, 100% recommend being in a mastermind. It's a no brainer. [00:16:50] [00:16:50]Nicholas Wilton: Hi, my name is Nicholas Wilton and I'm the founder of art to life. We help artists, discover and ignite their art and using a new approach to creativity in life. I've been in a mastermind the whole time. I finally learn it. It took a long time, but you can't get to where you're going by yourself. [00:17:09] I used to do everything by myself and being in a mastermind has reinforced and taught me over and over and over how it is just, it's just not possible. And it's. Way less fun to try and do everything by yourself. So the main thing that I think that masterminds give you his objectivity, just like making art. [00:17:34] One of the challenges artists have when they're making their art is they get so involved in it. They're staring at the thing. They're trying to figure it out. It's really, really difficult because it's just you in the room and that is the nature of art making. And so getting feedback and seeing the responses from once the work is done is always very illuminating. [00:17:56] That's the tricky part of making art, but building a business, building something that is involves other people, you don't have to do it all by yourself. So in my mastermind, for an example, the one that I'm in with Jamie, I've shared things with Jamie and she's pointed things out to me that I would never have thought were of value to other people. [00:18:19] One of the examples that happened recently was I told a story in our mastermind and. And, and it was just a story, but it was really fun. People thought it was really funny and I didn't really see it that way. And people said again and again, and Jamie was like, this is so hilarious. You need to share this more. [00:18:37] And you're actually pretty funny. You should be more funny in your, in your teaching. It adds a lot to it. This is something I would never even have thought about. So that's just a small example that, that happened between Jamie and I, where it was this really amazing exchange. And it just got me thinking everyone has a different way of showing up at a different gifts they can share. [00:19:01] And we're not always the best people to know. And that's what makes a mastermind, so great. [00:19:07] Jennifer Allwood: . Well, Hey guys, Jennifer, all wood here. I teach women how to use social media to build their business in the online space. And I have been in a mastermind with Jamie for three years now. and prior to being in this mastermind, I was in a different mastermind for two years. So when I really started to build my business, in the online space, it was about six years ago. [00:19:28] I had no, no intention of spending the type of money that is included in a mastermind, but somehow five years ago just got roped into, Oh man, let me see what happens to this mastermind. And it's a lot of money. but I'm hopeful that it can kind of take my business to the next level. And what happened is I. [00:19:47] I got into a room with people that weren't even in my same industry, people that I didn't know. You'll have to excuse the construction noises upstairs. We're on a remodel. I ended up making my best business buddies and figuring out that first year at a mastermind that there's no way I can do my business and continue to grow it without being in a mastermind at this point. [00:20:07] See, some of you might be listening to this and you've never been in a mastermind. So you just don't, you don't kinda, it's like kind of like, you don't know what you're missing. Right. You just don't know what you don't know. But what I know to be true is that at every level of business, a mastermind is so valuable. [00:20:20] It's valuable whenever you're just starting so that you can get, try to get where you're going much quicker. and so I want you to think of that money then as like I'm an acceleration. Policy of sorts. It's going to get you to where you're going quick. and then I know that when you get to your business to a certain level, and you're really wanting to learn well up at, you know, that fee that you're paying that investment is what's going to being in that group. [00:20:46] It will help you get to the next level. There's a lot of people that are pivoting in business right now, they're having to try different things or having to do things differently than they used to. And the investment of a mastermind is just unmatched because you get. So many different minds in a room, even on a zoom together and, and can add kid figure out things and get ideas and get invitations that you never could otherwise. [00:21:10] And so if you've been struggling at all with your business or felt really alone in business, like you don't need to, Jamie's going to be providing a really awesome space. I literally got to kind of mastermind almost with her. even though we're in a mastermind together, she just was such a blessing to my business this fall, when we went to Boulder and we went out hiking and she has the ability to kind of look at a business from a bird's eye view and really help you figure out some strategy and some positioning that are gonna make you incredibly successful. [00:21:36] Well, so, so should you join a mastermind? Absolutely. is the money worth it? 120%? Are you going to get anything out of it? Oh my gosh. Yes. Will you ever want to leave a mastermind? Nope. You really well. So I hope that you will, really consider, joining what Jamie's doing. she has an art for helping people level up. [00:21:57] So that's your friend. [00:21:58]So if this all sounds absolutely amazing to you, and you would like to surround yourself with likeminded business owners so that you can get to the next level and scale your business. I would love to invite you to be part of my brighter together mastermind groups. these are going to be carefully curated groups of no more than 12 people, because I really want you to have a group that you can get to know incredibly well. I have a full process and I'm not going to take everyone. the way that I'm curating. [00:22:34] This is. To look at who's really taking action, who is somebody who's a go getter, who isn't afraid to step outside their comfort zones in order to grow themselves and their business and who might be stuck in the messy middle, and just not sure how move forward, but genuinely knows that they need people in their lives to be a mirror so that they can see. [00:23:00] What they don't see or see the obvious Trinity that's sitting in front of them. And this year, frankly, has been so hard on so many people. And I really want to have an intimate place for you to come and get both the business, but also the emotional support that it comes from having a close knit community that you can trust, where you can be vulnerable. [00:23:26] And you can be honest about what you're going through and how you're growing. So, if you would like to be a part of this, you can apply at, we are brighter together com that link will be in the show notes. And I'm asking, can you do apply by October 21st? But if you are a fast action taker, which by the way are my favorite people, I will be giving a one hour clarity call for free to anybody who applies by the 18th. [00:23:54]This will give me a time curate the groups before we start the first week of November. And this is exactly what you need to set yourself up to start 20, 21 strong, no matter what the year brings for us. [00:24:10]you can get all the details and apply at. We are brighter together.com [00:24:15]and please apply by October 21st. If you have any questions about it whatsoever ever, you can contact me directly on Instagram at Jamie M Swanson. Just send me a DM there. I would love to help you see if this is really going to be a good fit for you or not. And it's been a while since I mentioned this, but I want you to know that I also have a telegram channel for those of you who are listening, who really love what, and want to hear a little bit more from me behind the scenes and connect with me. [00:24:46] So if you are interested in joining that [00:24:48] check the show notes, and it'll tell you exactly how to join. okay. My friends, I am so excited about this and I just cannot tell you how transformational it has been for me to be part of a mastermind this last three and a half years. It's been especially important this past year as I've had to make massive pivots and start over in my business because of COVID frankly, I don't know if I would have had what it took without my friends there to support me through this because I didn't need more content. [00:25:23] I needed support. I needed people who could rally around me and really remind me of that, who I was, what I'm capable of and encourage me when things get hard, it has helped me get through this year with optimism, despite all the setbacks, despite all the disappointments, despite all the really hard stuff that's happened. [00:25:46] And I am so incredibly grateful for each of the people who are here on the podcast with me today, as well as all the other people in the mastermind who have stepped up and supported me, you know, who you are. And I can't tell you how thankful I am, and this is the kind of support and encouragement that I want for you. [00:26:05] I would love to get to know you and your business. And I really genuinely hope that I will see you inside the brighter together. Masterminds would that my friend just remember we are brighter together and the world needs us. So let's go out and make it brighter.
Apply to join the Brighter Together Mastermind and get all the details by clicking here. >>> http://wearebrightertogether.com Have questions about it? Contact Jamie directly on Instagram @JamieMSwanson Sign up for podcast email reminders here >>> http://brightentrepreneurpodcast.com/email Join the Insider's Telegram Channel Here >>> http://brightentrepreneurpodcast.com/telegram Transcript: Back when I was first starting my business, I heard over and over and over again that I needed to be part of a mastermind and that it was one of the most valuable things I could do if I wanted to grow my business. But at the time I didn't even really know what a mastermind was. And I certainly did not understand why they were so valuable. [00:00:22] Or why they were so expensive, frankly, it was really hard to see the cost of a mastermind, which most of the ones I was looking at were around 25 to $30,000 and really try and justify spending that much money on my business to join this group of people in a mastermind. [00:00:41]So today I'm doing this something a little bit different. I actually went to several of my friends in an impact mastermind, which is the mastermind that I'm a part of that's run by Stu McLaren and ask them why they find being in a mastermind to be so valuable and what they really get out of it. So you're going to hear. [00:01:02] From their own words, what they find valuable about this. Plus after the introduction music, I have got three really fun things that I want to share with you that I'm celebrating today. So let's dive in So this is a really fun episode because this is episode number 100 of the right entrepreneur podcast. It is so exciting to me to be able to bring in a bunch of my friends and closest colleagues and have them share in this hundredth episode, this is a huge milestone for me But also we just crossed the six, 2000 download Mark, which is really exciting for me as well. So I want to just say thank you first and foremost, for subscribing to the podcast for listening to it and for telling your friends about it. It really means a lot. And the final thing that I'm celebrating today is it's my birthday. [00:02:27] I'm 39 years old today. I am so thrilled to be sharing this with you here on the podcast. But let me get to the fun stuff. [00:02:37]I've been dreaming of running a high end mastermind for years, and I've planned on doing that. But coven makes travel a lot harder since so many things are restricted right now, but it finally dawned on me the other day that I could start. Online virtual masterminds right now for a fraction of the cost of what I would normally charge for our high end mastermind, because it's so accessible online. [00:03:04] So I will tell you more about that in the end. I just wanted to mention it now, in case you were interested in joining one, but in the meantime, I have eight minutes, my friends here that are going to share with you exactly why they find a mastermind so valuable the eight people that you hear from today are all part of Stu McLaren's impact mastermind with me, which is a mastermind that I pay to be a part of. So they're kind of my personal peer group. They're close friends. They have helped shape my business and they are some of my greatest encouragers and supporters. [00:03:39] And I am so thankful that they took a few minutes out of their day to share it with you today. [00:03:43] so with that, I'm going to hand over the show to my friends [00:03:47] Scott Paley: Hi, I'm Scott Paley from abstract edge. I'm also the co founder of the nonprofit leadership lab and I'm in a mastermind group, right with Jamie. she in fact is the one who convinced me to join the mastermind group originally. And I've got to say when she first suggested it, I was a little bit skeptical. [00:04:06] I knew that I would benefit from the strategies and the tactics that I would learn from other really smart people in the group. But. It was hard to justify the cost because it was certainly not inexpensive. That said what surprised me now, having been in the mastermind group with Jamie for about three years, is that the biggest benefit that I get from it is as an entrepreneur, there are just so many times where you start feeling overwhelmed, imposter syndrome is, is kicking in full force and you just really need. People who get you, who peak, who understand you, who have context and know the background of your story in a pretty deep way. And when you have those people in your life who can support you through the tough moments, it makes such a big difference, not just emotionally, but from a business perspective, it helps you get through those really challenging times that can kill a business. [00:05:10] And by getting through those, we've had, I had so much success over the last three years, with our membership sites that I definitely. Definitely can look at the mastermind group, and know that that played a huge role in the success that we've had highly recommend being part of a mastermind in one capacity or another. [00:05:32] It makes a huge difference as an entrepreneur. I could not recommend it more highly. [00:05:36]Next you're going to hear from my friend, Rachel Miller, who runs Moolah marketing and teaches people how to grow massive audiences. She's the most brilliant Facebook marketer I have ever met. and fun side note. [00:05:50] She also has six kids like me, so I adore her dearly. Here's Rachel. [00:05:55] Rachel Miller: I love masterminds guys. So often we're so close to our businesses that we don't see. What's literally right in front of us. And I've loved being in a mastermind with Jamie Swanson because she can cut through the bull crap. Seriously, the girl has a gift of seeing clear, helping us see clarity in our own businesses, almost like inspiring or opening up the blinders. [00:06:21] So we can see that the path to what's next, being in a mastermind mind means that you have someone there that you can call when you need help, that you have a friend that's that that's your, your, your sidekick in business and in life. And that you have those tips, that the clarity, the blinder moments that make all of the difference for your business. [00:06:43] If you're interested in a mastermind, I hear Jamie's got one come in and I know it. Yeah. I know. I have blessed been blessed by being in a mastermind with her, and I'm sure you will be as well.. [00:06:55] [00:06:55]Susan Bradley: Hey gang. I'm Susan Bradley. I'm the founder of the social sales girls, where we teach eCommerce store owners, how to get more traffic, grow their sales, and really grow the business that pays them well. And the one that they've been dreaming about, and Jamie asked me to share with you why I think a mastermind is a great place to be when you're growing your business. [00:07:18] And I've actually been a member of a mastermind for. Three years now. So I think that that in itself proves that it's a really valid place to grow your business. You know, over the course of those three years, my business has basically exploded. And I know I can't put my finger on one thing that made that happen. [00:07:39] When I look at the massive change I've made in my business, it's a lot of it is due to being in a room with people who are working on similar goals. They have similar experiences they share openly. And I have learned so much from that. You know, one of the best parts of a mastermind for me is people sharing their ideas. [00:08:01] I get to watch as they implement. And they share their results. And so it really helps me shape the way I grow my business based on what other people have had good luck with. So I really feel that that's a huge part of it. The other thing I love is that I feel like it is a very safe place to get great feedback. [00:08:22] And so rather than going out into the business community as a whole and looking for feedback, I would always go to my mastermind first and ask for feedback on things like sales pages or strategies, or if I have an employee problem. That's where I go first, because I knew that these people are experienced Many of them have had these issues before, and I know that they have my best interest in heart at heart, and they will give me great feedback. So it's a safe place for that. Now the last thing is the relationships that you will develop. Not everybody in the mastermind will be your best friend, but if you give it your all, you will find that you will develop some really good longterm, strong relationships with other people that you trust. [00:09:07] And those relationships may actually even benefit your business down the road. It might be opportunities to partner up. With people who you have that established relationship with. So really if you're considering it, I would completely encourage you to give it a try. I think if you really work at it and you make it a priority, you'll find that it will help your business grow in amazing ways. [00:09:31]Emily Jeffords: Hey there, I'm Emily Jeffords. I'm an artist and I have the honor of teaching and mentoring other artists and running profitable and sustainable creative businesses. And I have enjoyed being in a mastermind more than I ever thought was possible. Cool. I think it is a very safe, special thing to be in a room with the smartest and wisest and clearest people. [00:09:56] But I know people that normalize success, people that support you in your weaknesses and people that can come alongside with all of our unique gifts and talents and all of our unique strengths and really fill in each other's gaps. If I have a question about something abstract or outside of my wheelhouse, someone in the mastermind knows the answer and that's. [00:10:18] One of the most special things. The normalizing success part though, I think is the most precious part about being in a mastermind for me, because when you're with a group of people that, that says it's okay to reach for more and it's okay to strive for excellence and it's okay to reach these levels of success that maybe aren't normal. [00:10:40] That's a beautiful thing, just to have that permission to rise and to reach and to make as big of an impact as you possibly can. That is. So amazing. And Jamie's been a huge part of that. We've had some conversations, just the two of us that have really brought me so much clarity and so much focus. And she has a way of perceiving people so intimately and helping you where you need help in the kindness. [00:11:06] Yeah. Clearest of all ways. I'm so thankful for that. So if you're considering a mastermind. I highly suggest it. I think it's one of the most profitable investments you can make in your business, but more importantly in yourself. [00:11:21] Candace Dagnolo: My name's Candace, Don Yolo, and I'm the CEO and founder of pet boss nation. And I've been in the pet industry since 2006 and I've had a lot of ups and downs and I tried to go it alone in my business for the first five years. And that's when I discovered my first mastermind. See, I've been in a mastermind for over a decade. [00:11:44]I've been in for this one that I'm in with Jamie now is my fourth mastermind. I've been in the very first one. It was amazing because it was. With a group of people who were in the same type of business as mine. And I got to learn so much, so much about business and retail that I didn't know before. And I loved those moments and being that group led me to the next group where I got to see what a bigger opportunity was out there for me and different industries and how I could apply different thoughts. [00:12:16] To my existing business. And through those two masterminds, I was able to sell one of my businesses because of all the things I learned. Then I joined another one, which was amazing. It was a really, really big group, but they put us into small little pods. And I loved that because I got that one on one deep connection, but it was led and facilitated by somebody who, kept us all focused. [00:12:41] And also called us out on our BS, which was awesome because who does that? Often? We're the bosses are of our business and very few people ever call us on our BS. And so that's what a good mastermind leader will do for you too. And then now in impact, I am just loving being with people who are so successful that I just really get to see what's possible. [00:13:04] But also the vulnerability that's there and the connection and friendships and the giving of the community members in the mastermind. You just don't experience anything like that. Really anywhere else in life because our families don't get our businesses. Usually our friends don't get the business and we kind of feel like we're on an Island and we have questions, but we don't feel confident and comfortable sometimes to go into these Facebook groups and ask. [00:13:36] That or we really need advice from the people who've been there before us to give us the right path. So I always invest in masterminds. I have for the last 10 years, it's constantly worth it. I always see the rewards and I encourage you to join a mastermind as soon as possible to get there faster and to stop going it alone. [00:14:00] [00:14:00]Tracy Harris: Hi there. My name is Tracy Harris and I am the car at mums with hustle and I help moms leverage the power of Instagram so that they can make more revenue in their business and ultimately build their dream life for them and their families, whatever that means for them. So being a digital Sayer. [00:14:25] Canberra pretty darn hard. There were lots of highs. There were lots of lows. There are a lot of learning curves. And so for me, investing in a mastermind is just a no brainer. I have, come to realize how important it is to really, because on my circle of influence that, being the people that I choose to surround myself with, I always always make sure that I am learning. [00:14:55] From a mentor, someone that shares the same values as what I have in their life and also in their business and someone that can definitely help light the way for the path that I'm embarking on for myself in terms of, the facilitator, their job, other than being a great mentor to you is also to bring a like minded circle of influence to you within the mastermind group. [00:15:25] And that has been one of the greatest surprises. To me, of being in a mastermind that is, I'm not only learning from the mental themselves, but I am learning from the high quality people that the mentor brings together. People like Jamie, for instance, super powers, 100% lie in the area of encouraging and uplifting others, but also helping us to simplify. [00:15:54]Exactly what we've got going on in our businesses, simplifying offers, simplifying messages, helping to bring about clarity and simple, well buying within the business self. So being able to tap into people like Jamie and into so many of the other peers that I've had the blessing and privilege of getting to know, and also learn from in these masterminds. [00:16:19] Right. It's just absolutely priceless. I have been in a mastermind for about three years now, and I would not change that. it's definitely something that I plan to continue investing in because when I invest in myself, I'm then able to pass that on and just be better in my business. And that helps more people as well. [00:16:44] So yeah, I, 100% recommend being in a mastermind. It's a no brainer. [00:16:50] [00:16:50]Nicholas Wilton: Hi, my name is Nicholas Wilton and I'm the founder of art to life. We help artists, discover and ignite their art and using a new approach to creativity in life. I've been in a mastermind the whole time. I finally learn it. It took a long time, but you can't get to where you're going by yourself. [00:17:09] I used to do everything by myself and being in a mastermind has reinforced and taught me over and over and over how it is just, it's just not possible. And it's. Way less fun to try and do everything by yourself. So the main thing that I think that masterminds give you his objectivity, just like making art. [00:17:34] One of the challenges artists have when they're making their art is they get so involved in it. They're staring at the thing. They're trying to figure it out. It's really, really difficult because it's just you in the room and that is the nature of art making. And so getting feedback and seeing the responses from once the work is done is always very illuminating. [00:17:56] That's the tricky part of making art, but building a business, building something that is involves other people, you don't have to do it all by yourself. So in my mastermind, for an example, the one that I'm in with Jamie, I've shared things with Jamie and she's pointed things out to me that I would never have thought were of value to other people. [00:18:19] One of the examples that happened recently was I told a story in our mastermind and. And, and it was just a story, but it was really fun. People thought it was really funny and I didn't really see it that way. And people said again and again, and Jamie was like, this is so hilarious. You need to share this more. [00:18:37] And you're actually pretty funny. You should be more funny in your, in your teaching. It adds a lot to it. This is something I would never even have thought about. So that's just a small example that, that happened between Jamie and I, where it was this really amazing exchange. And it just got me thinking everyone has a different way of showing up at a different gifts they can share. [00:19:01] And we're not always the best people to know. And that's what makes a mastermind, so great. [00:19:07] Jennifer Allwood: . Well, Hey guys, Jennifer, all wood here. I teach women how to use social media to build their business in the online space. And I have been in a mastermind with Jamie for three years now. and prior to being in this mastermind, I was in a different mastermind for two years. So when I really started to build my business, in the online space, it was about six years ago. [00:19:28] I had no, no intention of spending the type of money that is included in a mastermind, but somehow five years ago just got roped into, Oh man, let me see what happens to this mastermind. And it's a lot of money. but I'm hopeful that it can kind of take my business to the next level. And what happened is I. [00:19:47] I got into a room with people that weren't even in my same industry, people that I didn't know. You'll have to excuse the construction noises upstairs. We're on a remodel. I ended up making my best business buddies and figuring out that first year at a mastermind that there's no way I can do my business and continue to grow it without being in a mastermind at this point. [00:20:07] See, some of you might be listening to this and you've never been in a mastermind. So you just don't, you don't kinda, it's like kind of like, you don't know what you're missing. Right. You just don't know what you don't know. But what I know to be true is that at every level of business, a mastermind is so valuable. [00:20:20] It's valuable whenever you're just starting so that you can get, try to get where you're going much quicker. and so I want you to think of that money then as like I'm an acceleration. Policy of sorts. It's going to get you to where you're going quick. and then I know that when you get to your business to a certain level, and you're really wanting to learn well up at, you know, that fee that you're paying that investment is what's going to being in that group. [00:20:46] It will help you get to the next level. There's a lot of people that are pivoting in business right now, they're having to try different things or having to do things differently than they used to. And the investment of a mastermind is just unmatched because you get. So many different minds in a room, even on a zoom together and, and can add kid figure out things and get ideas and get invitations that you never could otherwise. [00:21:10] And so if you've been struggling at all with your business or felt really alone in business, like you don't need to, Jamie's going to be providing a really awesome space. I literally got to kind of mastermind almost with her. even though we're in a mastermind together, she just was such a blessing to my business this fall, when we went to Boulder and we went out hiking and she has the ability to kind of look at a business from a bird's eye view and really help you figure out some strategy and some positioning that are gonna make you incredibly successful. [00:21:36] Well, so, so should you join a mastermind? Absolutely. is the money worth it? 120%? Are you going to get anything out of it? Oh my gosh. Yes. Will you ever want to leave a mastermind? Nope. You really well. So I hope that you will, really consider, joining what Jamie's doing. she has an art for helping people level up. [00:21:57] So that's your friend. [00:21:58]So if this all sounds absolutely amazing to you, and you would like to surround yourself with likeminded business owners so that you can get to the next level and scale your business. I would love to invite you to be part of my brighter together mastermind groups. these are going to be carefully curated groups of no more than 12 people, because I really want you to have a group that you can get to know incredibly well. I have a full process and I'm not going to take everyone. the way that I'm curating. [00:22:34] This is. To look at who's really taking action, who is somebody who's a go getter, who isn't afraid to step outside their comfort zones in order to grow themselves and their business and who might be stuck in the messy middle, and just not sure how move forward, but genuinely knows that they need people in their lives to be a mirror so that they can see. [00:23:00] What they don't see or see the obvious Trinity that's sitting in front of them. And this year, frankly, has been so hard on so many people. And I really want to have an intimate place for you to come and get both the business, but also the emotional support that it comes from having a close knit community that you can trust, where you can be vulnerable. [00:23:26] And you can be honest about what you're going through and how you're growing. So, if you would like to be a part of this, you can apply at, we are brighter together com that link will be in the show notes. And I'm asking, can you do apply by October 21st? But if you are a fast action taker, which by the way are my favorite people, I will be giving a one hour clarity call for free to anybody who applies by the 18th. [00:23:54]This will give me a time curate the groups before we start the first week of November. And this is exactly what you need to set yourself up to start 20, 21 strong, no matter what the year brings for us. [00:24:10]you can get all the details and apply at. We are brighter together.com [00:24:15]and please apply by October 21st. If you have any questions about it whatsoever ever, you can contact me directly on Instagram at Jamie M Swanson. Just send me a DM there. I would love to help you see if this is really going to be a good fit for you or not. And it's been a while since I mentioned this, but I want you to know that I also have a telegram channel for those of you who are listening, who really love what, and want to hear a little bit more from me behind the scenes and connect with me. [00:24:46] So if you are interested in joining that [00:24:48] check the show notes, and it'll tell you exactly how to join. okay. My friends, I am so excited about this and I just cannot tell you how transformational it has been for me to be part of a mastermind this last three and a half years. It's been especially important this past year as I've had to make massive pivots and start over in my business because of COVID frankly, I don't know if I would have had what it took without my friends there to support me through this because I didn't need more content. [00:25:23] I needed support. I needed people who could rally around me and really remind me of that, who I was, what I'm capable of and encourage me when things get hard, it has helped me get through this year with optimism, despite all the setbacks, despite all the disappointments, despite all the really hard stuff that's happened. [00:25:46] And I am so incredibly grateful for each of the people who are here on the podcast with me today, as well as all the other people in the mastermind who have stepped up and supported me, you know, who you are. And I can't tell you how thankful I am, and this is the kind of support and encouragement that I want for you. [00:26:05] I would love to get to know you and your business. And I really genuinely hope that I will see you inside the brighter together. Masterminds would that my friend just remember we are brighter together and the world needs us. So let's go out and make it brighter.
A few tips for setting up a functional at-home studio: First and foremost, make sure the supplies you are using are SAFE. Do not use toxic materials in your home. I've created a free guide to help with that. Get the Studio Setup Guide. Once you're ready to set up your studio space, keep these tips in mind: Make your home studio an easily accessible space but not in a space that will impede normal life. I bought a little table on Amazon and set it up in the corner of my living room. Have a variety of art supplies on hand. Feeling free and explorative is always important, but especially right now! Gather all the mediums you think you might want and bring them into your home studio space. Tupperware bins. Keep all the paints and supplies out of reach and contained (especially if you have little ones!) Jars with lids for all the liquids and to store brushes. Spaghetti sauce jars, fancy mason jars... Dedicated cabinets and drawers. You might need to change what or how you create to make working-from-home a viable option -- especially if you're used to working in a separate studio space. Work smaller if needed Get a table easel if you prefer to work vertically or use two nails in a wall and hang your canvas directly on the wall Use your walls as drying space or storage (plus, you get a house full of art! Woohoo!) Ok, so we have the materials gathered and stored, the space set up, but how do you get anything done at home. Communicate with your people. Let your roommates, kids, partner, friends... everyone around you know about your planned creative sessions. Block out 60 or 90 minutes, schedule a painting-afternoon, etc. Just be clear and let them know what to expect so you can all work in harmony together. Tell little kids that this studio space is only for mama (yes, even 2-year olds). Share your longer-term vision, aspirations, and plans with your partner so they can support you in them. Ok, so your space is set up, functional, safe, and everyone is letting you create, but it feels lonely... I get it. Creativity is usually a lone-act, but it shouldn't feel isolating. When that feeling seeps in, I recommend finding ways to bring some warmth into your space. Engage with the creative community and help this space feel alive and communal Host an Instagram Live while in your creative space Hop on zoom with a few artist friends and just create alongside each other. Organize an online craft or bad-art night Most of all, be gentle with yourself. If you're feeling inspired in this space, then AWESOME! If not, then that's fine. But don't allow the inaccessibility of your creative space be to the reason you don't create. Make your space as welcoming and accessible as possible and I can bet that this self-isolating season will fly by just a bit faster. And remember to get the Studio Setup Guide. PS. I'll be hosting a live ink making workshop with my friend Tanya Val on Tuesday (April 14th) at 3:00 pm eastern time. Join us on Instagram! @Emily_Jeffords
Emily Jeffords is a brilliantly talented fine artist whose work is highly sought out by collectors. A few years into her creative business, she started teaching to diversity her revenue streams—everything from quaint, beautiful workshops in her own studio to week-long retreats in dreamy locations around the world and even online courses! Her story is inspirational—one that is relatable to so many of us. We talk about: - How you can start teaching, even if you don't have a large following - Emily's mindset hack for overcoming imposter syndrome - How she went from selling her first painting for $1 only 10 years ago to now fully supporting her family - How teaching plays a fundamental role in her business ...and so much more! Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/emilyjeffords/ Emily's websites: https://emilyjeffords.com and https://emilyjeffordslearn.com If you're interested in creating and teaching in-person workshops or online courses, but you have no idea what to teach, who your audience would be, and how to make it profitable, I'm hosting a free training starting 2/27/20! Save your seat: http://bit.ly/3dayvideoseries
You are going to love this inspiring episode with artist Emily Jeffords! Emily has definitely been a beacon for those wanting to carve their own path. She entered the art world knowing she would have to push against some common tendencies in motherhood and creativity. Early on she refused to work with galleries because the […]
Having been in the creative world for quite a few years with a pretty wide audience, I've had the "honor" (lol) of having my work copied many, many times. In this episode, I get into why copying someone's work is harmful to not only the original artist but also for the person who is being heavily inspired. We also get into mental shifts and practical tips for creating good, authentic, ORIGINAL art that is going to help your work thrive. Creating work you are proud of and that speaks from your point of view and personal aesthetic leads to great success in your career. This topic is sensitive, and I want to approach it with love and understanding, but I also want our industry to grow and improve, and the only way we can do that is by exposing our wounds and allowing them to heal. Keep creating good work. XO Learn more about Emily Jeffords: www.EmilyJeffords.com www.EmilyJeffordsLearn.com www.instagram.com/emily_jeffords
Can artists make it on their own? I mean, really. We are supposed to be dependent on others and suffering and starving... but no. Nope. I'm having none of that. In this episode, we get into the mindset shifts needed to create a sustainable creative career. Visit EmilyJeffordsLearn.com to find out more about the podcast, Emily Jeffords, and Making Art Work. Enrollment will reopen in early 2020.
Have you ever thought about the psychology of an engaging Instagram account? How about the aesthetic flow and community-centered conversation? I'm getting a bit nerdy in this episode to bring you ALL the goodness and growth (and the exact method I used to grow my account from 0 to 70,000+). Get the PDF workbook "Instagram for Creatives" HERE. PS. visit Emily_Jeffords on IG for a visual example of what we're discussing. xo
Can creativity live alongside motherhood? We address this question and delve into mindset shifts and practical tips to make this challenging task even more rewarding. "Allow your children to find space within your life --but don’t remove all other loves in the process. Your heart is big enough for all of it." xo, Emily Jeffords
In this podcast, we discuss topics like overcoming fear embracing the bravery needed to share journey and work My journey from starving artist to 6-figure business owner the power of small consistent steps. I'm your host, Emily Jeffords and I'm so glad you're here. Welcome to #DoitfortheProcess
Welcome to the studio and to the Do It for the process Podcast. A Podcast for creatives, artists, and those who are creatively curious. I’m Emily Jeffords. Artist, mother, & educator
Emily Jeffords is an artist whom I believe captures peace and calm in a way that is truly a gift and I am so excited that she is this weeks guest on the Business, Life & Joy podcast. A business owner, artist, mom, wife and so much more, Emily portrays #businesslifeandjoy in a way that soothes and calms. Just look at her body of work and Instagram feed and you'll see exactly what I mean! Emily and I chat about how she began her career and business, how her business grew over time and how she is able to maintain a life and business that is marked by her priorities. I know you are going to LOVE this episode as I talk with Emily Jeffords! Listen at shuntagrant.com/71 for the show notes, links referenced in today's episode and more! And yes, you can also find the Business, Life & joy podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play! Today's episode is brought to you by the Spring Forward online workshop, the online workshop that teaches you how to take control of your time today and increase your productivity in your business and life. If you want to get more out of your most limited resource (your time) sign up at springforwardworkshop.com.
Dorothy chats with Emily Jeffords, a fine artist from Greenville, South Carolina. Emily's well known for her dreamy abstract oil landscape paintings, her more than perfectly beautiful Instagram account, and her workshops ranging from local to abroad. "If you're doing what you're enjoying and if you're doing what makes you happy in the moment, that's going to be the most successful. That's going to be the most vibrant for you and your collectors, if that's what's going to resonate, if you want to have collaborations with big brands or blogs, the things that make you happy speaks the loudest." -Emily Jeffords "People need to connect with art a bit more tangibly than maybe we've been able to in the past." -Emily Jeffords, on why she shares her story via Instagram See more of Emily Jeffords' work: http://emilyjeffords.com/ www.instagram.com/emilyjeffords Follow along and join the Positively Creative Community: www.positivelycreative.net www.instagram.com/positivelycreativepodcast www.facebook.com/groups/positivelycreativepodcast On Today's Show: (4:45) Emily's Instagram Philosophy (6:30) #doitfortheprocess (9:30) how to recreate the fun part of creating in your brain (10:30) Instagram for Creatives (11:30) Business Coaching, Workshops (11:45) French Workshop this summer (15:30) on being pregnant during a Europe trip (19:30) A typical day for Emily (20:00) Her studio space (24:00) fine art prints + new print collection (26:00) on releasing collections (34:00) different streams of revenue (35:30) Joseph Bradley (37:00) Glory Day Loflin (38:00) Dorothy Shain (39:00) preparing for baby (42:00) on collaborations
Blending Creativity With Business with artist Emily Jeffords
We are exploring the chemistry of blueprints and the power of the sun with artist Emily Jeffords. In this podcast we learn more about this workshop and the curated materials offered in each workshop box. We share tips for the upcoming project (lots of awesome tips!!) and Emily shares why she loves this particular creative process so much. Join us to learn more about cyanotype! Learn More: https://thecraftersbox.com/2017-04_featured-maker/
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As an abstract impression painter who’s work ranges from oils, watercolor and acrylics, Emily Jeffords is just one of those people who is deeply in touch with her creative process and completely understands why art is crucial to our lives. In addition to creating pieces that always nothing less than dreamy and downright soulful, Emily is also a mother of two and a creative entrepreneur who's passionate about enjoy the process of inspiration. Together Emily and I chat about why creating is so important in our lives, what keeps Emily in touch with her creativity and her tips and tricks for finding peace before diving head first into inspiration's welcoming arms. This episode is perfect for anyone who's on the verge of starting a creative project or needs a little extra push to stop and enjoy the actual steps of making and creating.
In August we are welcoming oil painting artist Emily Jeffords to The Crafter's Box to share a workshop on abstract & impressionistic landscape oil painting. This workshop shares an introduction to the tools and materials to begin painting or to hone in your painting skills (and practice them in a new way). Emily shares about her background, her family, how her love of painting began and what inspires her today. Learn More: https://thecraftersbox.com/2016-08_featured-maker/
Today’s show is a good one, you guys. After leaving Philadelphia I headed for Greenville, South, Carolina. The city is not only incredibly charming, but it’s also home to the studio of Fine Artist Emily Jeffords. Like me, many of you may be familiar with her work thanks to her blog and social media presence and it was so exciting to meet her, tour her beautiful space and chat about her career. In the interview we cover Emily’s tips for easing into a creative career, her thoughts on collaborating with larger brands, the importance of having multiple revenue streams and how she goes about earning her customer’s trust. You can find the full episode + show notes at creatingyourownpath.com. This episode was brought to you by Stride Health. Did you know that health insurance plans change price every year—some as much as 32%? That's huge! Open enrollment is now underway, which means you can head to stridehealth.com/cyop, sign up, add your current plan and compare multiple options to make sure you’ve got the most beneficial and cost effective coverage for you and yours.
elise chats with artist, Emily Jeffords, about the importance of creative time and fueling your art. this episode originally ran in the fall of 2014 and shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcastshownotes34
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