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The Art of the Planner: Personalizing, Prioritizing, and Adapting

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie as we chat about what we do for planning and how we've gone down rabbit holes of planning!  If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• Here are the key talking points:

  - Planners as Comfort Tools: Planners help manage life's chaos, offering stability and organization.
    
  - Different Planner Preferences: Stephanie prefers "The Happy Planner" for analog planning, while Julie favors "Mole Skins," using washi tape for color coding, as she remembers visually.

  - Keeping Old Planners: Julie and Rachel value old planners as records for reflection and insight, especially with busy schedules.

  - Regular Evaluation: They continuously assess and refine their planning methods to stay effective, adapting as needed.

  - Customization & Personalization: They enjoy personalizing planners with washi tape, stickers, and themes, adding a creative touch to organization.

  - Family Planning Ritual: Sunday planning is a family event, involving meal prep and assigning cooking responsibilities, teaching kids about planning and responsibility.

  - Handling Schedule Changes: Flexibility is key; tools like white-out tape and added notes help manage unexpected changes.

  - Monthly Themes: Some are drawn to organizing by monthly themes with consistent colors or washi tape, keeping things cohesive and easy to track.

  - Balancing White Space: Preferences vary, with some valuing white space for clarity and others enjoying decoration.

  - Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): They acknowledge the pressure to follow planner trends but strive to find and stick with what truly works for them. 

  - Adaptability Over Perfection: Ultimately, they emphasize adapting plans to fit their needs, letting go of trends that don't serve them.

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Building Connections: Networking Strategies for Artists to Thrive

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie as we chat about networking, what works, doesn't work and ways to find networking events!  If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• Networking is about relationships, not just contacts – Focus on building genuine connections rather than just expanding your contact list.

• Consider commitment and flexibility in networking groups – While structured groups like BNI offer networking skills, they require a time and financial investment; subbing for members may offer flexibility.

   

• Use diverse networking channels – Explore options like local Chamber of Commerce events or industry-specific gatherings to connect with potential clients outside of traditional networking groups.

   

• Follow up with intention and consistency – Employ the “2-2-2” rule (contacting in 2 hours, 2 weeks, and 2 months as needed) to maintain relationships and be strategic with who you choose to engage.

• Fortune is in the Follow Up - When you network always look for golden nuggets to follow up on.

• Define your pitch concisely – Practice a 30-second introduction that clearly states who you are, what you do, and who your ideal client is. This clarity helps others easily understand and remember you.

• Bring a “networking partner” for confidence – Attending events with a friend or colleague can ease anxiety, boost visibility, and help expand connections more effectively.

• Tailor your networking to your audience – Identify events and groups that align with your target clients, such as pet owners for pet portrait artists or outdoor events for landscape artists, to connect meaningfully with those interested in your work.

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Sharpen Your Art: Practice, Courses & Letting Go of Perfection

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie discuss the importance of sharpening their skills and share their personal experiences on what they've done to sharpen their skills. Go to artistssoar.com to apply for the mastermind today.

We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• Importance of daily practice for improving skills 
• Challenges with painting such as setting a timer, or limiting strokes.
• Open up Skillshare, Domestica, Teachable, Udemy, or other online courses to take any class.
• Take part in a challenge to help look at things differently like what Trekell does. 
• Take a workshop and teaching a workshop makes you sharpen skills.
• Advice on loosening up painting style and avoiding perfectionism 
• Encouragement for consistent effort and practice in creative pursuits

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Time to Pivot? Trust Your Path & Find Your Audience

Welcome to Artists Soar, where we help you rise with your art! In today's episode, we’re diving into a topic every creative struggles with—knowing when to pivot. If you find yourself dreading a task, it might be a sign to shift your direction. But what if it's just a moment to pause, reflect, and realign? So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s navigate the twists and turns of the creative process together!"

We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• If you dread doing something, then that's an indication it is time to pivot.
• If you enjoy it, keep going, then it is a matter of finding the right audience or redirecting my interest to attract the right audience.
• Sometimes it can be a "wait" rather than a "stop", an opportunity to slow down and evaluate to see where you want to go.
• There is really isn't a wrong direction, there is a way to correct the course and you won't know until you get to the destination that the turns you took made sense. 
• Try not to compare, but rather - analyze what is working and use that.  Try to be confident, keep your head in your race - not theirs.  
• Try to have fun in the journey.  People are attracted to fun. 

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From Earth to the Moon: Ann Moeller's Public Art Journey and How to Break Into the Field

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about an array of topics, including a figurative oil painter's Ann Moeller seemingly overnight success but an 11 year journey to become a public art artist who has artwork on the ocean floor and on the moon!  If you are wanting to get into Public Art, this is a must listen!

We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com

Key Talking Points

• No experience is lost as you take the journey to become the artist you will be.
• When you start out as an artist you need income until you develop a client list and sales.
• How to find and present for public art installations. 
• There is effort that you have to put into submitting to a public art installation.  It is more than filling out questions, you have to show and tell the vision as though you were an architect pitching a project.
• Embrace experimentation. A quote from Ann that we loved “The thing that came to me that should exist.”
• Places where you can find calls for public arts: 
  • Local and State art councils.
  • https://www.codaworx.com/ 
• Collect rejection letters.

For more from Ann Moeller, follow and share her work here:

• Website:https://www.annmoellerstudios.com/ 
• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/annmoellerstudios/ 

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The Power of Mastermind Groups For Artists

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about the value of joining mastermind groups. Join this dynamic conversation as they share their insights and experiences with joining and starting mastermind groups.  AND be the first to know about the Soaring Mastermind!  Go to artistssoar.com to apply for the mastermind today.

We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• The value of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. 
• Key points include the difference between mastermind groups and coaching, 
• The ideal group size, 
• And the importance of having a business up and running before joining a mastermind.

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Art on the Move: Traveling with Supplies and Staying Creative

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about traveling with art supplies, sharing tips and personal experiences on how to pack efficiently and still create while on the go. [Tune in to hear practical advice and fun anecdotes about making art away from home.]

We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• Packing Light: Julie shares her minimalist approach to traveling with art supplies, focusing on essential tools that fit in a carry-on.
• Adapting Processes: The artists discuss how their creative processes evolve with new technology and different travel experiences.
• Photography on the Go: They cover the pros and cons of using cameras vs. phones for reference photos and how each impacts their art.
• Practical Tips: From bringing a scanner to using collapsible watercolor containers, discover inventive solutions for creating art on the move.
• Balancing Relaxation and Creativity: The group explores how to balance leisure and productivity during trips.

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Growing Your Art Audience: Authentic Email Strategies

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie discuss how to grow your email subscriber list and engage your audience authentically. They share personal stories and strategies, like leveraging social media, and QR codes, and even involving subscribers in creative decisions to keep them invested in your art journey. Tune in for practical tips and real-life examples to boost your email marketing game!

We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com

Key Talking Points

• Authentic and honest messaging works best.
• Engaging your audience through interactive content like polls and requests for input.
• Using QR codes on business cards and physical products to drive sign-ups.
• The importance of segmenting your email list to target specific interests.
• Offering incentives like digital downloads or discounts to attract subscribers.
• Utilizing social media platforms to promote your newsletter and engage followers.

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Creative Conversations: Puns, Inspiration, and Self-Care with Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about their recent projects, sources of inspiration, and how they manage their artistic processes. From creating punny fruit paintings to tackling commissions and sharing insights on self-care, this episode is packed with creative energy and practical tips.

We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• Embrace curiosity and explore different subjects in your art.
• The importance of taking breaks and incorporating "white space" into your schedule for enhanced creativity.
• Different ways to find inspiration, from music to mindless activities like paint-by-numbers.
• Managing the emotional attachment to your artwork and the process of parting with it.
• Self-care practices for artists, including reading, taking walks, and enjoying downtime.

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Art Protection Essentials - Techniques and Tools for Artists

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about:
“Protecting your pictures, art and website.”

We'd love to hear what worked for you.

If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com

Podcast Key Talking Points

• It’s all about finding balance
• What are you working on?.. A zodiac series
• Discussing how to protect your art while driving to see the eclipse
• “I think I saw your artwork online..” Yes. It was stolen by Temu, and other platforms.
• The gals get technical and explain
• Right click coverage and anti-theft
• Watermarks and low resolution 
• Signatures, standards, and simple steps
• Reach out if you need help protecting your artwork

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