2024-04-25 11:10
One of the most common things I see, is creatives not feeling confident as a business owner. They don’t know what to post online, they struggle to find words at networking events. They… Read More
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Are you an artist, maker, or other creative business owner? This blog shares heaps of useful tips on marketing, content writing, and social media, especially for creatives. Sell more by just being yourself, authentic marketing and storytelling.
2024-04-18 08:26
How much are you talking about yourself on your website and social media? I have worked with hundreds of creative businesses in my 20+ years career, and 9 out of 10 people struggle with writ… Read More
2024-04-15 13:10
Creatives and finances, that’s not always a very natural combination. As creatives we think in images and words and sound and beautiful ideas to bring to fruition. Many of us are not a… Read More
2024-04-08 18:39
Every single person booking a call with me says the same thing: “I have too many ideas in my head. It’s chaos. Please help!” Now I ain’t Marie Kondo, but I did once o… Read More
2024-04-07 10:28
You’ve started a small business, or are a freelancer. Maybe an illustrator, publisher, or designer. You’ve had a few clients, or have been working as self-employed for a while, b… Read More
2024-04-02 17:48
When you first start a new business you have costs coming out of your ears. Equipment, software, laptops, a new website and whatever else you need for your sector or industry. You create a w… Read More
2024-03-28 20:20
Are you in your comfort zone or are you in your zone of genius? Good question. But you probably know the answer. If it feels like you are not growing, and it just feels ‘OK’, or… Read More
2024-03-14 15:17
Most of my clients have been in business for up to five years or longer, and they know what they want to work on with me. Illustrators, photographers, web designers, coaches; the biggest cha… Read More
2024-03-04 11:11
Has anyone ever told you that “you’ll never earn money like that”, or “it’s better to find a ‘proper’ job”? I’ve been on the receiving e… Read More
2024-02-28 10:48
My Instagram followers are dwindling but my income is growing. My Instagram following has been hanging around the 1100 mark now for years. I tried to grow it at some point, with hashtags, tr… Read More
2024-02-16 10:01
You have a dream, and you want to manifest it. Your own empire, creative business; maybe as a freelance designer, or a life coach, or maybe you want to open your own bricks-and-mortar langua… Read More
2024-02-06 21:47
I work with all sorts of creatives, and designers make up quite a chunk of my clientele. Interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators, and web designers. Most of them work on their ow… Read More
2024-01-31 12:59
Do you have a creative ADHD brain? 95% of my coaching clients claim they do. And although many of them have indeed been properly diagnosed, a lot of my clients simply struggle with a chaotic… Read More
2024-01-12 19:26
Since a few years I have taken up painting again, and on Tuesday mornings I go to art class. Just a couple of hours of getting out of my head, working with my hands…being creative, me… Read More
2024-01-11 15:33
Do you ever open your laptop on a Monday morning, only to feel paralysed and overwhelmed minutes later? An inbox full of emails, a head full of to-do’s. Bills to pay, invoices to send… Read More
2024-01-08 15:15
It is the first week of January 2024, and I am feeling a slight panic. I haven’t done any goal setting, let alone planned my week. What kind of creative business coach am I? Like most… Read More
2024-01-08 10:07
How to boost confidence and ditch the self-doubt
Look at them, and how well they are doing, I see their posts constantly. Not like me, struggling to make ends meet. Here I am, staring out… Read More
2023-12-18 14:00
2023 has been my best year ever as a business coach. For the first time since I launched three years ago, I have had a consistent amount of income, and a steady stream of clients. I want to… Read More
2023-12-12 14:12
Today I started working with a new client, who is a children’s book designer and publisher. She has plenty of clients and a good income already, but she was feeling very stressed and o… Read More
2023-11-29 14:56
I had a call today with one of my clients, who is a new life coach based in Scotland. She started working with me in September, and she wanted more clients. Now, two months later, she is alr… Read More
2023-11-27 15:40
I had been working in marketing and communications in the not-for-profit arts sector for about ten years, before I took a break, had a baby, and also birthed by first business idea. Starting… Read More
2023-11-20 18:11
“Putting the pedal to the medal”, is how someone described it, who called me today to find out more about working with me. As professional musician, she wanted to build her netwo… Read More
2023-11-17 15:27
Spoiler alert: No, I don’t have a secret system, or a magic formula to increase your income as a creative. But I do know what works and what doesn’t.
Charging by the hour… Read More
2023-11-08 18:25
When is it a good time to invest in your business? Do you wait until you have enough clients? Or when your income reaches a certain level? Today? Next year? Is there ever a good time? Let me… Read More
2023-10-29 17:56
When you start your own business, whether online or offline, the biggest question is how to get clients. Just because you have a shiny new website, an Instagram account or a fabulous shop wi… Read More
2023-10-18 20:47
Correct me if I’m wrong, but you probably started full of energy and ideas when you launched your venture. And then within a year, reality hit: your audience didn’t grow, and you… Read More
2023-10-08 13:01
I hardly ever take time to watch Netflix series or documentaries, I simply don’t have the patience. But when you are floored with a virus and bored at home, like I was last week, it&rs&hell…Read More
2023-10-05 14:05
‘Work hard, play hard’, some say.And ‘you gotta work hard to get what you want’. And although I am not allergic to working hard, this week I was reminded why working… Read More
2023-09-25 18:49
There is so much suffering in the world. Ever since hitting my forties, I m just becoming more conscious of everyone and everything around me. So many are misaligned, feeling stuck, struggli… Read More
2023-09-19 11:41
Many creatives hate marketing. You want to make and do your work and earn money with it… but you hate promoting yourself. How do you deal with this? Most of my clients have a love-hat… Read More
2023-09-13 17:55
Unlocking Success as a Selling Artist: A Guide to Thriving in the Art Business
So many people are dreaming of becoming a successful selling artist, but the path to turning your passion in… Read More
2023-09-08 15:31
Manifesting…you have probably come across this topic. Perhaps you have even got some books on the shelf about manifestation and how to get everything you want in life. Were they worth… Read More
2023-09-06 14:02
Running an online coaching business, and being a solopreneur, means you have to be organised. I outsource some of my tasks, such as accounting, and sometimes I hire some help for social medi… Read More
2023-09-02 15:01
And why it is OK to be imperfect on a sales call
Today I signed a new long-term 1:1 coaching client. I hadn’t expected that at all when I woke up this morning, feeling tired and wit… Read More
2023-08-21 12:08
So many of my clients come to me feeling stressed. Whether it is a therapist, a vocal coach or a stylist, they all seem to have one thing in common: too many ideas and they don’t know… Read More
2023-07-21 15:43
Oh stop it, silly, it’s not a secret at all. Don’t you get bored of all these online business coaches trying to sell you their ‘secret’ to success through their spons… Read More
2023-07-17 11:43
How to step out of the ‘poor artist mindset’ and take charge of your finances
Creatives and money…artists and money…they make such an odd couple, don’t the… Read More
2023-07-14 13:34
Do you often over-complicate things in your head, start feeling overwhelmed, and then freeze and leave things unfinished? Oh man, if I got a $ for every person I speak to who tells me they h… Read More
2023-07-06 09:23
This story is one you may recognise yourself in. If so, read it till the very end, as it might bring you solace. Although, you may find it hard to read till the end if you are under The Spel… Read More
2023-06-23 14:23
What on earth shall I post now? Most of my clients struggle with coming up with content ideas each week. They may be creatives, but their mind goes blank when it comes to Instagram stories o… Read More
2023-06-21 12:22
Are you yearning to break free from the shackles of employment and embark on the thrilling journey of running your own business? You’re not alone. Many individuals have taken the leap… Read More
2023-06-19 11:25
You have a small business, or are a creative freelancer or solopreneur, and you need a strategy to get clients. This is the most common request I get from my clients. They feel stuck, and ne… Read More
2023-06-18 09:52
Stick to your values and attract like-minded souls
When everyone goes left, I go right. I don’t follow the masses, never have done. If people tell me that something has to be done i… Read More
2023-06-15 08:36
Boost Confidence, Ignite Success, and Secure Financial Stability
Are you dreaming of running a successful creative business? You know, earning a good income doing what you love…bei… Read More
2023-06-12 16:36
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2023-05-29 10:47
Do you hate selling? Are you nervous about calls with potential new clients? Do you hate ‘bothering’ people with your offer? Whether you are a coach or a designer, selling your o… Read More
2023-05-24 12:05
Fear. Is it holding you back moving towards your goal?
I had two powerful client calls earlier this week, with creatives who are on my 3-month program just now. It is funny how often you… Read More
2023-04-25 17:45
Why six figures for some is still not enough
What do you have in mind for yourself? How much money do you want to earn? My clients are all creative entrepreneurs, coaches, artists, design… Read More
2023-04-22 10:11
(And why there is nothing wrong with you)
As a creative entrepreneur, it’s likely that you’ve experienced feelings of self-doubt at some point in your career. You may have fel… Read More
2023-04-20 18:19
How on earth do you navigate through this as a soulful business?
Suddenly it is everywhere. AI. Chatgpt, robots, out-of-this-world virtual technology. I don’t know about you, but I… Read More
2023-04-01 14:46
And how to make it happen
You are sure about it: there is more to life than this! You have been working in a job or a career now for, how long? A career that you rolled into without much… Read More
2023-03-31 16:41
It all started with a thought.
One day, you suddenly felt it. This thought. You wanted change. You felt there was more to life than this 9 to 5 job. You kept having this thought. And you… Read More
2023-03-24 16:08
(and yes, this is my first AI-generated article, ever!)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing in popularity as a tool for businesses of all sizes, and for good reason. Starting your own… Read More
2023-03-22 18:02
And yes, this will probably also happen to you one day
When someone copies your idea or offer, you can get pretty upset. You work so hard, have a brilliant idea, launch your offer, and it… Read More
2023-03-09 09:36
Can you see the bottom of your junk drawer?
“Get rid of all the stuff in your house that you won’t be bringing to your dream home.” I read that somewhere this week, and… Read More
2023-02-06 14:54
Becoming a lead magnet as a small creative business
Most people who have a creative business find marketing hard. So unless you are a complete wizard at Instagram and have built up an ar… Read More
2023-02-03 21:34
Why one business coach is not like the other
You definitely fit in the box ‘creative’, people call you a creative , and you have just launched your small creative business. Th… Read More
2023-02-02 16:08
The ingredients for keeping that steady pace
“I want to leave my boring job, I want to earn six figures, I want to have enough clients to pay the bills, I want to have a successful… Read More
2023-01-18 23:17
Will a business coach get you more clients?
I’ll give you a short answer: no. Does that come as a surprise? Hiring a business coach will not get you more clients. A coach is not a m… Read More
2023-01-06 20:26
Ideas and tips for when your diary is empty and the panic is high
What can you do to boost your income in a slow month? What to do when you have no jobs lined up as a freelancer? In this… Read More
2022-12-19 21:05
The steps to getting more leads and increasing your sales
You may have the most amazing business offer, but if nobody knows about you, you won’t have an income. You need to generate… Read More
2022-12-15 16:36
From lead magnet to landing page, it is not rocket science!
Building an email funnel is something many of us online coaches and entrepreneurs do. Social media is great, but if these platf… Read More
2022-12-14 09:07
And why you should treat your friends like ordinary customers
Tonight I had an angry friend on the phone. “I had screwed her over” by canceling the spaces for my two children… Read More
2022-11-30 17:42
From bland to bold: this is how to make your copy come alive!
Copywriting is something many find tricky. In fact, most people find it quite hard. If this is you, don’t feel ashamed… Read More
2022-11-24 11:37
50% off a 90 minutes Power Session
Black Friday…Love it or hate it, it is a time to get good deals. While I don’t like the over-consumerism of it, I do like a discount like a… Read More
2022-11-22 15:05
Many new entrepreneurs who launch their business, quickly realise that there is a lot more to marketing their business than posting on social media. They randomly shoot from the hip, and off… Read More
2022-11-11 10:51
Navigating through funding your startup phase and how not to feel so guilty about it.
I have struggled so much with this story in my head.I chose a creative career. I married someone ten… Read More
2022-11-07 10:29
I posted on Instagram last week, which I do almost daily. But this time, I had a crazy amount of likes and a long string of comments. I was a little surprised, to say the least. Why thi… Read More
2022-10-29 09:53
How to handle the critics and turn them into supporters
You started your own business. You have earned some money with it. You want to get more clients. You know you have to put yourself… Read More
2022-10-29 09:53
How to handle the critics and turn them into supporters
You started your own business, and have earned some money with it. You want to get more clients, and you know you have to put yours… Read More
2022-10-20 11:51
And why you can’t rush entrepreneurship!
Sydney came to me at the start of 2022, and we spent a large part of the year together, meeting nearly weekly. During that time I have seen… Read More
2022-10-20 11:51
And why you can’t rush entrepreneurship!
Sydney came to me at the start of 2022, and we spent a large part of the year together, meeting nearly weekly. During that time I have seen… Read More
2022-10-10 14:11
Keep your mind clear, and your soul happy while earning money doing what you love
How to find joy in marketing your creative business? The holy grail? As a business and marketing coach wh… Read More
2022-10-10 14:11
Non-standard business coaching for creative minds
I come at it from a different, creative angle.
Over the years I have built up heaps of knowledge throughout my career as marketing an… Read More
2022-09-29 17:37
(And how I juggled a newborn baby and a 3-meter long sideboard)
Often business ideas are born from a situation of need. The need for change, or the need for more creativity and freedom. A… Read More
2022-09-25 17:40
Busting myths and dropping truths about online coaches
Some of you will have worked with coaches before, and you will know what they normally charge, and how it all works. For others, thi… Read More
2022-09-25 17:40
Busting myths and dropping truths about online coaches
Some of you will have worked with coaches before, and you will know what they normally charge, and how it all works. For others, thi… Read More
2022-09-17 16:41
What to do when you find yourself in a phase of self-doubt
Today was a wonderful day. In fact, this week was a great week. However, in all honesty, I didn’t start out like that at a… Read More
2022-09-12 13:40
You may have jumped into the deep end recently and started your own creative business. Or perhaps you’ve been running it for a while now. Whatever stage you’re at, one thing is c… Read More
2022-08-25 15:44
Interview with book writing coach Georgia Varjas
Are you dreaming of your name on the cover of a book? Do you have tons of ideas, and do you really believe you could help more people with… Read More
2022-08-03 15:59
Each July I get this feeling: why is it so quiet? Normally I get at least two strategy calls booked in each week from potential new clients, and a number of sign-ups each month for my 1-to-1… Read More
2022-07-15 12:19
And how building a business comes with a lot of personal growth
Look back on your life right now; how many things now make total sense, but were pretty unpleasant or worse when you found… Read More
2022-07-13 08:40
I’ve been in bands for 25 years. I refused to learn to play an instrument as a child, and I can’t read sheet music, but one day, at age 17, I asked my parents for singing lessons… Read More
2022-07-06 10:46
Why you start to attract a different type of client when you alter your message and content
I recently tweaked my niche.
I started out this business in 2020, mainly serving artists an… Read More
2022-06-26 20:37
I am going to bust a myth today… Stop spending time building relationships with potential clients in the hope that they will buy from you.
As a creative business coach, I have tau… Read More
2022-06-23 15:27
From business planning to rewriting your web copy
I live in Spain, and the kids have just finished school. That’s the start of our 12-week long summer vacation! It is crazy long and… Read More
2022-06-22 12:57
Become more productive as an entrepreneur
This week I had a number of new clients calling me for help, and all of them – without exception – struggle with this problem: they h… Read More
2022-06-15 19:25
How to get at least two strategy calls booked in each week
This article is specifically aimed at (life, health, and creative) coaches, (holistic) therapists and other people who rely heav… Read More
2022-06-08 15:08
The winding road that brought my client right back to her passion
Angela was an ex-PE teacher, a keen weight lifter, and brand new life coach when she reached out to me. She was looking f… Read More
2022-06-01 13:02
Creative coaching and growing your business go hand in hand
He had been working 12 hours a day plus weekends for a while now. Wearing all the hats. He once was an incredible designer, but… Read More
2022-05-27 17:02
Tips to change your negative thinking and start taking action
When we first start out in business, we often accept any old job that comes our way. Some years ago, when I had just emigra… Read More
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