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67. ChatGPT for Creatives: Exactly How to Get Better Results With a Prompt Framework 🤖

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Today's Episode:
Whether you're curious, cautious, or already experimenting with AI as an artist, this conversation will help you use it with more confidence and intention.
I break down a simple RICF Framework so you can get better results from generative AI tools starting today:
R – Role: Who you want the AI to beI – Instruction: What you want it to doC – Context: What information or background it needsF – Format: How you want it delivered
You’ll learn practical ways to write better prompts, avoid common mistakes, and turn ChatGPT into a dependable creative partner—without feeling overwhelmed or “behind.”
If you’ve been feeling fear or resistance around Gen AI tools like ChatGPT, this episode will help you ease in with clarity and curiosity.
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
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66. Bookkeeping for Artists and Creatives: Interview with Expert Danielle Hayden 📊

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Today's Episode:
This is a great episode to listen to if you're simply over doing your own bookkeeping!
I talk with Danielle Hayden—CPA, author, and CEO of Kickstart Accounting—about giving yourself permission to get out of the accounting software and focus on what you love.
Danielle shares:
Basic foundational terms you'll encounter when it comes to money management and the people who can help you with that
How identity as a “creative” can stall financial decisions
One simple step to reduce overwhelm if your books feel out of control
A breakdown of her framework for building confidence, clarity, and trust in your numbers
Listen in for a refreshing, judgment-free path to easing your financial stress—and surrounding yourself with the right people so you can grow with confidence.
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
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Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.
 

65. The Four People You Need in Your Creative Corner 🫶🏽

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Today's Episode:
Even as a creative solopreneur, you don’t have to do it all alone.
In this episode, I share the four people every creative needs in their corner—the Critic, Champion, Cheerleader, and Coach—and how each plays a unique role in helping you grow, stay motivated, and reach your goals.
You’ll learn how to identify who’s already playing these roles in your life (and where you might need to fill the gaps) so you can keep creating boldly and stay revenue ready.
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.
 
 

64. Action Mapping for Creatives: A Smarter Way to Reach Your Goals and Get Things Done ☸️

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Today's Episode:
Feeling scattered when it comes to planning your creative projects or business goals?
In this episode, I'll introduce you to a practical framework called Action Mapping — a tool borrowed from the world of instructional design — and show you how to repurpose it for creative goal setting and project planning.
You’ll learn how to:
Focus on outcomes instead of endless to-do lists
Identify the specific actions that move your goals forward
Simplify your planning so you can actually follow through
Tune in to discover how to make goal setting and project planning less overwhelming and more actionable — so you can stay focused, creative, and revenue ready.
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

63. Scared to Email Your List? Holiday Email Strategy for Creatives 🎃

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Feeling nervous about emailing your list too often?
You’re not alone — but with the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to show up boldly and consistently in your audience’s inbox.
In this episode, I break down why frequent, intentional communication is the key to creative business success — especially during peak sales seasons.
Learn how to plan your holiday email sequence, build connection without overwhelm, and use every message to grow both your relationships and your revenue.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How to plan strategic touchpoints that build anticipation and drive sales
What every email should (and shouldn’t) include
Three timeless marketing “pearls of wisdoms” that actually work for creative businesses
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

62. The 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying Yes to a Project ⏸️

📥 Become a Revenue Ready Creative Insider!!Get my free Revenue Streams for Creatives download, weekly growth tips, and early access to offers: https://bit.ly/CreativeBossToday's Episode:Feeling stretched thin or struggling to focus?
Before you take on one more thing, hit pause. ⏸️
In this episode, I share a simple, three-question framework to help you decide which projects are truly worth your time, energy, and creativity.
Learn how to evaluate new opportunities for alignment, capacity, and value — so your “yes” decisions move you closer to your goals, not further from them.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The 3 key questions to ask before taking on a new project.
How to check whether an opportunity aligns with your goals, capacity, and values.
What it means to give a “revenue-ready yes” instead of a reactive one.
Every yes is an investment — in your time, creativity, and reputation. Make it count.
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.
 

61. Being "Revenue Ready" is Actually About THIS... 😌

📥 Become a Revenue Ready Creative Insider!!Get my free Revenue Streams for Creatives download, weekly growth tips, and early access to offers: https://bit.ly/CreativeBossToday's Episode: In this reflective episode, I open up about recent challenges, moments of clarity, and the deeper purpose behind creative entrepreneurship.
You’ll hear how tough work seasons can lead to powerful realizations — and why being revenue ready isn’t all about money. It’s also about stability, empowerment, and positioning your creativity to support the causes, people, and communities that matter most to you.
I'll share my own journey toward aligning my creative and professional life with meaningful service, inspired by a timely connection and a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:
“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.”
Tune in to reconnect with your why — and rediscover the purpose behind your creative work.
✅ Get my Revenue Streams for Creatives PDF here!!! (https://bit.ly/CreativeBoss)
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

60. 4 Critical KPIs for Creative Businesses + Your Q3 Review 🎯

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Today's Episode:Feeling unsure how your business really performed this past quarter?
In this workshop-style episode, I'll guides you through some hands-on reflection designed for artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs.
I'll share 4 key metrics — from gross and net profit to audience growth — to help you uncover what your numbers are really telling you. With simple prompts and practical insights, you’ll walk away knowing where to focus next and how to approach Q4 with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Take 20 minutes, grab your notebook, and let’s turn your reflection into your next big step toward being Revenue Ready.
 
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✅ Other Quarterly Review Episodes: 
Episode 44. Guidance for Your Q2 Review: No Numbers This Time!
 
Episode 33. Inspiration for Your Q1 Review: Peek Into a Profit Planning Session with an Artist Couple
Episode 21. Guidance for Your Q4 Review: Sales Tracking for Commercial Artists, Makers and Designers
Episode 5. Get Organized in Your Business with This Sales Tracking Process for Creatives
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.
 

59. One Year Anniversary Episode + Revenue Streams for Creatives (Free Gift!) 🥂

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Wow! I can hardly believe it—but this month marks one full year on the Revenue Ready Creative podcast, friend!
Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or you’re brand new today, I want to say a big, heartfelt thank you.
Your time, your creativity, and your energy matter—and I don’t take it lightly that you choose to spend some of it with me here on the show.
In fact, I love hearing that people look forward to starting their creative week of work with this show. 💕
And since a one-year anniversary deserves a little celebration, I created something special for you.
I put together a free instant download that highlights 9 different revenue stream categories for creatives.
✅ Get my Revenue Streams for Creatives PDF here!!!(https://bit.ly/CreativeBoss)
 
And here’s a bonus tip: you can actually use this episode as an audio guide while you look through the PDF.
I’ll walk you through each of the 9 categories today, so you’ll have both the visual reference and my voice guiding you through it step by step!
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

58. New Client—Now What? How to Show Up When You Feel Rusty 🤷🏽‍♀️

A new inquiry just landed in your inbox. A fresh commission just walked in the door. So… now what do you do?
Whether you’re feeling rusty, launching something new, or simply haven’t onboarded a client in a while, this episode will help you reclaim your footing and lead with confidence — even if you’re still figuring things out behind the scenes.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
Why the start of a client project often feels like starting from scratch
The power of having a clear, written process (even a simple one!)
How to prepare for common client questions
Why communication and realistic timelines are everything
And how to build trust with clients — starting from day one
If you're ready to guide your next client with more ease, structure, and calm confidence, this one's for you.
 
✅ Also mentioned in this episode...
Episode 10: How to Manage Clients Through the Original Artwork Commission Process as a Professional Artist
 
✅ Next Steps: 
Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.