Episodes
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Ways to Use Instagram for Creatives with Guest Creative Coach Logan Elliot.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with guest Visual Creative Business Coach, Logan Elliot, about ways to use Instagram to grow your following and the latest trends.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Like any social media platform, the algorithms change so Logan discusses ways to handle this.
- With Instagram just releasing subscription functionality, is that the next 'big' thing? (subscriptions are similar to Patreon).
- What is the marketing strategy for an individual business owner? And where does Instagram fit with your marketing strategy?
- How Instagram business owners can use Direct Messaging to gain relationships with patrons.
- The work happens AFTER you post the image/video.
- Definition of Cold, Warm, and Hot audiences as it relates to Instagram.
We'd love to hear what got you completely distracted, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- Follow on Instagram:
- Website: https://www.flammableentrepreneur.com/
- Logan is Giving Away 5 Freebie Coaching Calls - fill out this survey for a chance to get one of these slots: https://forms.gle/zwJtrTXMccD8LFGy8
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
How to do something you WANT to do rather than something you think you SHOULD do.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about ways that they shift their focus or address the things they should do versus the things they want to do.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Artist Spotlight
Neville Simpson Professional Photographer visit his work at nevillesimpson.com portrait hsvandbeyond.com.
Key Talking Points
- Ways to make the 'shoulds' that you have to do less painful:
- Set aside time to address them specifically via block planning.
- Do the things you should do first thing to get it out of the way "Eat the Frog"
- Plan things based on your level of mental capacity - when you are at your peak.
- Rachel thinks in terms of habits.
- By getting the 'shoulds' out of the way you have something to look forward to.
We'd love to hear what got you completely distracted, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist
- Book: Atomic Habits
- Instagram handles:
- @jessicaswift
- @rosemarybrushes
- @logitech
- @Wacom
- SurferSEO https://surferseo.com/
- RankIQ https://rankiq.com
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Rejection is inevitable - Ways to handle rejection
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about:
- how rejection can make you better
- and ways to handle rejection
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Julie has changed her mindset to realize that you have to get a ton of 'Nos" before you get a yes.
- Recognize when you are experiencing imposter syndrome.
- You have to take the gut punch of rejection and keep going.
- Turn the negative into a positive.
- You have to have a failure rate, and take the shots.
- Evaluate and talk with other artists to see what is working for others.
- Have some friends mill about in your booth to pique interest. Do not be on your phone!
- Consider giving a survey to find out what the audience or email subscriber wants.
- Test different ways of doing things (A/B testing).
- Mindset is the #1 thing to watch.
- #2 Figure out how to turn it into a positive
- Consider having a document that you can actually write what you want to say to get it out of the way (never share)
- Create a "Fabulous File" to put all of the positive things people have said about your work.
- Write down what hurt you and burn the note.
We'd love to hear what you do to handle rejection, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist
- Hotjar - a software that helps you see what people are doing for your A/B testing on your website.
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
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Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the shiny new objects that has totally distracted them from actual art business work.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Artist Spotlight
Jessica Swift - Instagram: JessicaSwift - Julie has been a follower of Jessica for 10 years!
Key Talking Points
- Rachel's new shiny object is Rosemary Brushes! We all love their watercolor brushes and oil painting brushes.
- Stephanie's new shiny object is a Wacom because Julie gave a Lunch and Learn to the Positive Painters and because of watching Julie, Stephanie went out and bought one.
- Stephanie and Julie got the same mouse to alleviate the wrist and shoulder pain Logitech Lift.
- Do these shiny objects distract us or enhance what we are doing? Yes and no.
- Software is another shiny object that we are easily distracted by. We chat about SurferSEO similar to RankIQ
- Quiz for the software that you use - https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artists-soar-software
We'd love to hear what got you completely distracted, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist
- Instagram handles:
- @jessicaswift
- @rosemarybrushes
- @logitech
- @Wacom
- SurferSEO https://surferseo.com/
- RankIQ https://rankiq.com
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Must have art supplies! What new art supply are you addicted to?
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the art supply they are addicted to.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Artist Spotlight
Laurie Anne Art - Instagram - soft and relaxing landscape oil paintings.
Key Talking Points
- Rachel and Stephanie are addicted to oil paint colors and are collecting them all: Sennelier, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Gamblin, and Williamsburg.
- Julie's addicted to watercolor paints and playing with the colors! She loves Sennelier and Winsor Newton Professional. The Ocean Paper watercolor paints and Rosemary Brushes.
We'd love to hear what your favorite art supply is, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist
- @theoceanpaper for absolutely gorgeous watercolor colors.
- laurieanneart
- BlickArtMaterials
- Sennelier
- Michael Harding
- OldHolland
- Gamblin
- Williamsburg
- Rosemary Brushes
- Jessica Swift has an amazing studio
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Email List - Everything You Need To Know with Guest Host Katrina Berg
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with Katrina Berg about email lists:
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why you need an email list
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benefits of having an email list
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what to put in your emails
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how to start your list
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Ideas for your newsletters:
- Communicate what pieces will be available and for what price before the show.
- Teach them about the process
- Share your why and who you are
- Segment the email list by things like: Collectors, Podcast, Classes etc.
- Benefits
- Developing a relationship that may result in sales
- Gain repeat customers
- Frequency
- Goal is to show up at least 1x per month or 1x per week.
- What to include in the emails
- Only 3 topics
- As many links back to your website as possible (and test the links)
- Keep it personal
- Invite them to respond.
- How to grow your email list
- Find emails from past buyers and ask people to be added to your list
- Giveaway to collect email addresses (and serve the ones that stay)
- On your website:
- Add to announcement bar
- Add to the product page
- Add to your blog page etc.
Actionable Items
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decide your priorities (you might have to give up something to focus on your email list) - my priorities are my collectors, email list & podcast
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sign up for 3 artist emails
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go through past sales, emails, and repeat collectors, & get your list set up
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make a timing goal (once a week, month, quarterly etc.) - put it in your calendar
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have an ongoing list of topics you want to cover (events, process, why, materials, etc.)
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promote your email list each week (social, in person, on yr website, in person, etc.)
We'd love to hear how you gain people on your email list, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- Check out katrinaberg.com
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Join Katrina's Email List to See How It is Done!: https://katrinaberg.com/pages/email-list
- Katrina's mini-course on email list marketing: https://katrinaberg.com/collections/mini-courses-art-biz-help-for-artists-creatives/products/mini-course-email-list-marketing
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And of course! Check out Katrina's amazing Podcast, CANDYcolored studio podcast: https://katrinaberg.com/pages/podcast
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
What’s your problem? The lighter side of being an artist.
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie get on the lighter side of things to call each other out on what they hoard. What do you collect?
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Artist Spotlight
Jess Miller Draws - Digital Artist
Key talking points:
- Julie has hundreds of notebooks, and pens and recently started collecting watercolor pallets.
- Rachel has mugs. Mugs have lots of uses: add cotton balls, q-tips, and make candles.
- Stephanie hoards her own artwork and old ideas in paper and digital format.
We'd love to hear to drive people to drive traffic to your website, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business.
- Leuchtturm 1917 Notebook
- Mohawk Notebook
- Moleskin
- Sharpies
- Mildliner pens and highlights
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Marketing and driving traffic to your web page
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what they do to market their artwork, and services and drive traffic to their web page.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Artist Spotlight
Julie Noles - Pet Portrait Artists
Featured Artist On Positive Painters
Key talking points:
- Using tools to help better your chances of getting found in Google that focus on Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
- Create long, helpful blog posts that people can download.
- Stephanie and Julie use SocialBee to spread the word about their websites.
- Rachel uses Facebook Ads. She's also tried Google Ads.
- Stephanie also uses Facebook and Pinterest Ads.
We'd love to hear to drive people to drive traffic to your website, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business.
- Artist Gifts And Apparel - artlovergifts.com
- RanqIQ - aids with article writing for Search Engine Optimization.
- Ubersuggest - aids with keyword research and competitor research.
- SocialBee - for scheduling blog posts on social media.
- SocialBee resources.
- Youtube.com/artfurpaws
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss a terrible experience where Julie was locked out of her Adobe Profile because a hacker got into her account and changed her password. The lack of customer support from Adobe led to a number of discoveries we discuss.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- DO NOT KEEP YOUR FILES ONLY ON THE CLOUD.
- Save your images in 3 different places:
- Backup to hard drive (like an SSD Portable)
- Another hard drive in a separate location
- And a cloud-based backup service.
- Save PSD files as TIFs.
- Save Illustrator files as EPS files.
- Enable 2 Factor Authentication for all of your cloud-based systems.
We'd love to hear about your experiences with terrible customer service and what you learned from the situation, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business.
- 10 Tips to Keep Your Electronic Files Organized
- SSD Portable
- Adobe's 2-Factor Authentication.
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Networking, ugh! - It can be fun and it can totallybe exhausting...
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the importance of retreats and traveling and the impact they have had on their work.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch
Jodi Nuttal is a fabulous pastel artist.
Go To Her:Instagram to see her fabulous work!
Key talking points:
- Find what works for you to network.
- You have to reach out rather than waiting on someone to contact you.
- BNI - Business Networking International is a program we have tried and found success in, but it is not necessarily comfortable for Introverts.
- Are we struggling even more with networking because of the pandemic?
- If you want to experience growth, you will have to grow yourself and extend into what you are not comfortable with.
- Get good friends to bail you out if you get stuck with someone who won't stop talking.
- Think about ways to get out of the conversation.
We'd love to hear about your experiences in networking and what works for you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business.
- Lilla Rogers Bookcamp
- Audra King
- Straight to Ale
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com