REVENUE READY CREATIVE | Grow Your Art Business Online, Art Business Coaching, Increase Productivity, Passive Income for Self-Employed Artists

03. 8 Guiding Principles for BRAVE Creative Work

Welcome to Episode 3!
Today we’re talking about 8 guiding principles that you can call on to support your productivity and your courageous, brave work.
Brave work is often about doing the next thing even through the discomfort of it.
The 8 guiding principles we’ll discuss today are prerequisites that lay the groundwork for your vision. They are foundational guidelines that might already exist in your life in one form or another.
Time to grab your spiral-bound notebook and fine Sharpie. Take some notes while you dive into the episode.
 
Next Steps:
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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.

02. Creative Business Owners – Use THIS 3-Step Framework to Make Your Introduction Memorable

Today we’re digging into a simple structure that you can use to make your introduction and your “about me” more memorable. This will be especially helpful if you already have shows, festivals and holiday markets scheduled for the upcoming Fall season leading up to the holidays – which is a super busy time in which you’re sure to meet some new people and potential buyers. 
I’m sharing with you a framework that takes into account the person you’re speaking to in a way that can actually set you up for word of mouth marketing and business potential. This framework takes your elevator pitch one step further by painting the picture of your offerings through the use of examples that speak to specific needs your target audience has. This episode gives you a chance to consider how you want to show up this season and what impression you want to leave people with. Ready to dig in?
 
Next Steps:
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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.

01. How I Became a Professor of Revenue Readiness

If you've ever taken time to reflect on all of the different steps you've taken to get to where you are now, then you know that there are many things in life that we simple can't plan for...Sometimes it takes arriving at a destination or milestone to recognize that all of the experiences leading up to NOW make you who you are.
I can't want to tell you all about my experiences leading up to starting this podcast in Episode 1. Thanks for tuning in!
 
Next Steps:
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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.

00. Welcome to Class! Ready to Transform the Business Side of Your Art Business?

Hi! Welcome to class today. I’m Heather, your host, coach, and Professor of Revenue Readiness. And I’m so glad you’re here.
Make yourself comfortable because we’re at the very beginning of something that has the potential to be quite powerful.
We’re at a unique point in your journey as a creative business owner.
Whether you’ve been in business for 10+ years or you’re just starting out, the path of creative business ownership is not for the weak. It is for the bold, the daring, and the visionary.
And I’m talking about you.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself at a point in which you’re looking for some guidance, additional support, maybe some tips for business decision-making.
You already get an “A for Effort” for taking action to find this podcast.
Now let’s see what happens once you have a few episodes under your belt.
 
Next Steps:
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.

Revenue Ready Creative Podcast Trailer

You’re a creative business owner living in the best time to be discovered and have your work found in person and online. There are opportunities abound to connect with your audience and patrons. 
But as a small business owner... there's a LOT of pressure to do more than create.
Lay down that paint brush, slab of clay, soldering tool, or pair of scissors.
Take a DEEP BREATH in and out.
You are seen.
And you don't have to do it all alone.
Join former college instructor, author, and your personal "Professor of Revenue Readiness," Heather Allen MGIM-MBA, for 20 minutes each week to refill your creative business cup.
In this podcast, you’ll learn:
Healthy business and work habits to sustain your creativity vision
Repeatable routines to improve business decision-making
Goal-setting that aligns with your purpose and passion
Predictable planning and profit systems
Sales skills that are authentically to aligned to you
Strategies for increasing productivity
Passive income opportunities 
But listener be warned – this is not a get rich quick kind of show. This is a slow burn. We’re cultivating foundational habits and routines that over time will optimize what you already have in place. 
Next Steps:
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.