In-person workshops are an amazing way to scale your creative business. Whether you're teaching weaving or watercolor, these creative afternoons are trending like crazy. Eight years ago, when I started teaching, it helped me scale my own creative business quickly. And if you're asking if it's … [Read more...] about In-Person Workshops and Scaling Your Creative Business
Why a Podcast?
My Podcast is coming!!! I've been talking about my podcast launch for a while on social media, and it's officially happening January 1, 2020...but for now, we have an early peek! So, why a podcast?! You know...I’ve been pushing this show away for years. If you’re asking, like I am... I get … [Read more...] about Why a Podcast?
E-commerce Sites: What to Do When You Make No Sales
E-commerce sites are common among artists. From prints to greeting cards, to enamel pins, we're all just trying to make a few bucks, right? Eight-ish years ago, I listed my first few hand-lettered prints on my Etsy shop. I remember selling about five. FIVE over the course of a year that I had an … [Read more...] about E-commerce Sites: What to Do When You Make No Sales
Instagram Strategy: Developing a Strategy that Works
Should you have an Instagram strategy? Someone asked me this the other day and I wanted to write about it here. So many artists, creatives, solopreneurs, etc. struggle with their strategy on this platform. I've been there! In the early days, I'd post when I felt like it, talked about what I … [Read more...] about Instagram Strategy: Developing a Strategy that Works
Engagement at a Standstill? Strategy to Beat the Algorithm
Is your engagement at a standstill? Feeling frustrated with Instagram?? I know I'm not the only one...To say most people are up in arms about the Instagram algorithm tweaks would be an understatement. If you were nodding while reading that...stop reading NOW and go watch this FREE IG Masterclass … [Read more...] about Engagement at a Standstill? Strategy to Beat the Algorithm
2019 Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for the Creative in Your Life
The 2019 Gift Guide is here! December is upon us, and if you're like me, knowing what to gift people can be tough. So, for those of you who are looking for gift ideas for the creative person in your life, I got you! I know that niche pretty well, if I don't say so myself. So without further … [Read more...] about 2019 Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for the Creative in Your Life
Instagram Hiding Likes? How This Affects Your Business
Instagram hiding likes? If you're like a lot of the IG community, then Instagram's new plan of hiding likes on posts may have you in a tizzy. How is this going to affect my business? A lot of businesses from influencers to artists, measure success on the platform by these vanity metrics. How … [Read more...] about Instagram Hiding Likes? How This Affects Your Business
Riches in the Niches: Discovering Your Sweet Spot
The riches are in the niches. You've heard that phrase 1,000 times, but how do you actually discover your niche? And why? Most business owners make the mistake of casting their net so wide that they dilute their offerings. Messages begin to blend in and nothing truly speaks to their potential … [Read more...] about Riches in the Niches: Discovering Your Sweet Spot
How to Write Engaging Instagram Captions
Writing engaging Instagram captions can be difficult. You know that a great Instagram caption can halt a scroller in their tracks. Along with that, the longer someone spends reading your caption and engaging with your post, the better your post will rank with the Instagram algorithm! I've been … [Read more...] about How to Write Engaging Instagram Captions
Should I Have a Blog?: Reasons Why Blogs Are Important
Should I have a blog? Is blogging still a thing? The short answer is absolutely YES. In its hey-day back in 2007, blogs were the go-to platform for inspiration, outfit ideas, and advice for purchasing your next couch. While blogging isn't the type of beast it was then, it is still relevant and … [Read more...] about Should I Have a Blog?: Reasons Why Blogs Are Important
