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Are you confident?
When someone asks you about how confident you are about something, do you cringe and second-guess or question your abilities? And then self-doubt starts to set in. You feel stuck or paralyzed about...
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Can you handle it?
Several weeks back I had a conversation with a colleague about her distress over a poor review of her book on Amazon. “But I want everyone to love the book,” she said, really meaning, “I want everyone...
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Discover the power of a word!
What’s In a Word? Many people choose a “word” as a focus tool for the year. I have been doing this since probably 2005 when Kathy, the owner of the yoga studio where I practiced, passed around a...
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Out with the old. In with the new!
It is less than two weeks until the end of 2017. To me, this year just flew by. While this does not seem like a lot of time, especially with all the busy holiday activities, you can still take...
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Small Steps to Success
It’s the start of a New Year. If you’re like most people, you are gung-ho to accomplish something this year. If you’re like most people, that gung-ho-ness starts to wane. That’s why gym memberships...
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Are you waiting to be qualified?
Do you have some business or personal dreams that are putting off because you think you need to know more before you move forward? Maybe you think you need another art course, or maybe you need that...
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Do you have good financial habits?
Many artisan entrepreneurs feel uncomfortable with the money side of their businesses. It’s not uncommon. You want to spend your time creating not thinking about numbers. Of course, you are in...
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Brunch with Brené
Yesterday I was lucky to attend a church service at the Washington National Cathedral where Brené Brown delivered the sermon. It was followed by a forum, a conversation between Bishop Mariann Edgar...
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Are you still excuse-ing?
Last weekend I met a good friend Mariellen for tea. She was still telling me that she was just about to get her new business launched, something I had heard for several years. I waited to hear her...
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Is time managing you?
If you are like many people, you decided to get a better handle on your time this year. Some people call this time management. How is that working out for you? Funny thing is that we all have the...
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Discover your why
Over in our Creative Passion to Profit Facebook Group we are hosting a challenge to help creatives increase their visibility and grow their businesses. On the first day I asked the members two...
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Let’s take 15!
Do you ever look at what others have accomplished and think you can’t possibly do that? We all have that comparison gremlin to contend with. Do you then fall back on your standard excuse? I just...
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It starts with clarity
We recently welcomed a new group into our Members’ Studio. We have lots of resources all geared to help you build the creative business of your dreams. I know that too many options can be...
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How will you celebrate?
Do you regularly celebrate your accomplishments? I am not surprised if you don’t. Many entrepreneurs are so focused on what is next that they do not take the time to appreciate what they have...
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7 steps to build your creative arts business
Over the years I’ve worked with thousands of creatives. Some were private coaching clients, some came to my Creative Arts Business Summit, some belong to our ICAP Members’ Studio, some attended my...
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Have you entered the CABS scholarship contest?
I believe that anyone who is serious about starting or growing a creative arts business should have a chance to learn the best success and business strategies. I also believe this is best done away...
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6 ways to add revenue to your creative arts business
If you are in business, your goal should be to make money. Sure you have other goals that revolve around making a difference or sharing your art or building a legacy. I know that I do. Problem is that...
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Who are your peeps?
As you start to build your creative arts business and continue to grow it, one of the keys is getting clear on who your ideal client is. It is pretty important to know about the person who is buying...
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Create a successful advertising plan
Today you are competing for business in a noisy world. Just look at all your options for connecting via social media. Every time you sign onto Instagram or Facebook, you’ve got the choice of stories...
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Is it time for pruning?
A few years back at our home on the Chesapeake Bay I replaced five KnockOut® rose bushes. For years they had been beautiful bushes, full of continuous color, and tall enough to provide a barrier...
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