Creative Thursday

What qualities do Creatives have in common that make adding a membership model to their business a perfect fit?   We'll tell you! In today's episode I'm joined by my friend and Mentor of 5 years and Membership Expert Stu McLaren to talk about the wild success Artists are seeing in the membership space.   And by success we mean, growing 7 figure memberships in just a few years, while inspiring art and creativity, and creative business skills for thousands of people across the globe.   It's inspiring, to say the least, to see this rapid growth of PROSPERITY and THRIVING in an industry that was once known for its starving, struggling mentality.   Days of the Starving Artist are gone as Creative Business owners today, myself included are changing the narrative forever more.   It turns out there is one single quality many of us share that makes Artists especially successful at starting, building, and running memberships.   In today's episode, we share what that one quality is among others that makes Artists perfe

If I could go back and mentor my younger business self, the one who said yes to her dream of becoming a Professional Artist, the lessons learned that I share in this episode is what I would say.   Today, March 7 marks a celebration of not only 17 years of making a consistent living with my Creative Business but this February 2024 I celebrated 20 years since the very first Creativethursday.com site went live, featuring my Art work.   Back then I was so busy trying to make it all a go, that I didn't even know (or think I had the time) to intentionally hold a vision and actually plan out where I wanted to be 20 years ahead. For the longest time I was living in a pinch me state, wondering if what I was building wasn't just a temporary dream.   Turns out it wasn't a temporary dream, but one that would grow to help and support you in your Creative dreams too.   What would it have been like if I had the insight I have now when I first started?   That's the wish right, and yet it's the 20 years of lived experience st

Get excited! welcome to another favorite edition of Artist Success Stories.   In this episode I'm joined by three of our Alumni; Heather Harrington, Joanna Smith, and Marissa Parsons sharing how they first decided to follow their passion what's helped them find and keep the courage to pursue the professional Artist life how they show up with consistency the value of self-discovery + authenticity in the art-selling process the benefits of personalized mentorship the significance of community and support in building an art business why it's so important to celebrate accomplishments and stay grateful for the process and the transformative effects of choosing to join us in Artful Selling   Hip Hip Hooray! It's here! Only Open Once a Year! Doors to Artful Selling are OPEN starting now through Tuesday, January 23 @ 11:59 pm PST  

Spontaneous creation or being prepared ahead of time with your content? which do you prefer?   Continuing on with our series, part 3, of answering your Time Management questions; I'm opening this episode with a few more social media creation tips, specifically for video, while also sharing more tools to help you get and stay organized with your assets, marketing plan and project management.   what and when I record behind the scenes to use in my social media marketing app recommendations for video editing my favorite project management tools and how I use them specifically for my social media planning     Yay! it's almost go time! We start Monday, January 15 Join the Profitable Artist Planning Challenge + Coaching Week   Join the Artful Selling Waitlist   To get the latest updates, click here to join the Creative Thursday List   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday  

Be honest: how's your 2024 Social Media plan looking?   Are you feeling ready with a big picture strategy in place, or are you reading this thinking, Marisa what are you talking about "ready", I barely know what to post tomorrow let alone the rest of 2024   Would you like to feel more prepared when it comes to your marketing?   What if this is the year you could change the hamster wheel approach of: overwhelm + procrastinate = now I feel behind so why bother with any sort of plan at all ~ to breathing easier because you feel clear and excited about what you're creating and sharing with the wonderful people who can't wait to see (and collect) what you're working on.   On this first Creative Thursday of the new year, the energy of clarity that comes with a clean slate is on your side which is why I'm excited to welcome you to part 2 of the Time Management series where I'm continuing to answer your questions and sharing tips on how to organize your social media content so that you're not constantly trying to fig

First ~ thank you for your kind messages about our recent loss.   Holiday time, depending upon how you like to approach this season, can be filled with long to-do lists, countless visits, parties, and celebrations, or if you're like me, a perfect time for a peaceful reset.   Very intentional about how we choose to spend Christmas, Sean and I often opt for a quiet celebration which leads to a perfect opening to dream, plan, and prepare for what's next.   Over the past few years of a rapidly growing business, this has been the best time to get caught up and reset, from organizing to planning along with getting a head start on upcoming projects, especially those happening at the start of the new year (get excited and save the date! the Profitable Artist Planning Challenge and Coaching week starts Monday, January 15)   On the last episode I invited you to send me your questions about time management, and this is the first in a series of 3 answering what you asked about the most with today's part 1 focusing on a v

What does your ideal work day look like?   A question I'm often is what does my the structure of my day looks like and how do I schedule it to support my goals.   Do you know your energy levels throughout the days of a week, at particular times of day?   When it comes to planning your ideal schedule where does your productivity excel?   All important questions to help you be efficient with your time and effective with your focus. But not more important than the one question I come back to asking every time you ask me about how I plan.   In this episode I remind you of that single most important question that you want an answer to that will help you all the rest of your plans fall into place.   I also share with you the full list of responsibilities I have in the business today while stepping you through exactly how my days and week look based upon my answer to the questions above.   In a nutshell, this is how I get things done in my business.   Part 1 of a series on Time Management. Send me your DM's on Insta

Did you hear the news? Not only am I now a happily married Mrs!   During my time away from the podcast I had an epiphany, a realization about what's been missing, what can no longer take a back seat, and the dreams I'm fulfilling in 2024.   I've got a lot to fill you in on and I'm starting by sharing the story of the Cranky Bunny, and the inspiration behind a brand new idea and Artist community I just opened that I've been thinking about since 2006.   I'm also excited to invite you to come have some holiday fun, creative painting time with me starting Monday!   Join me for the Ornament Painting Workshop starting Monday, December 11 https://ornamentpainting.shinepages.com/   To get the latest updates, click here to join the Creative Thursday List   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Welcome to another installment of Artist Success Stories.   This episode highlights 2 of our Expansive Artist Members sharing stories about how they came to follow their passion and experience breakthroughs with their Art + Creative Businesses.   Artists; Molly Ovenden, Leah Selk join me for this episode where we talk about: Molly, a full-time multi-disciplinary Artist, shares how she lets one art from influence another, and how adopting the practice of planning and embracing a business owner mindset, has transformed her creative practice and how she runs her business today with the ability to think long term Leah, a watercolor Artist who wasn't sure if being an Artist was meant for her (even after she graduated Art School) shares how she went from wondering if she could actually make sales to people who aren't her friends to knowing she CAN do this, growing in confidence to raise her prices and selling $6K at her first local gallery show which is leading to even more opportunities in her local community  

What do you do when you feel resistance to the very thing you say you want, like growing your Art business.   Specifically, what keeps you from putting your work out in the world for sale? Is it: that it's hard for you to part with your originals? you're afraid of the response how it will be received? you're concerned it might not sell?   And what does it mean if your work doesn't sell?   Welcome to another session of Creative Business Coaching over coffee where Artist Una Marz courageously, and vulnerably answers the questions above when she asked for coaching help to understand her fears around releasing her original works.   Una and I talk through her fears after I share several announcements from Sell A Piece of Art Challenge starting this Monday! to Opening registration to my first in-person painting workshop in Los Angeles this November To the story of how the opportunity to design my first box of cards for Papyrus came to be.   Join us for Sell A Piece of Art this Week   link-> https://sellmyartthi

Hi! It's me Marisa, your Creative Biz Bestie sharing the scoop on why how and when to get support as a Creative especially if you're pursuing Creativity as your career.   I break down the possibilities for learning in my multi-layer cake approach to education, along with the choices you'll make when it comes to investing in your education how to be discerning when getting support from experienced Mentors and how to know if they are right for you how to determine your budget for investing in your support   I also talk about the importance of when and how to choose a Mentor who has Coaching expertise, the skills that make a good Coach the training needed to practical and intuitive guidance     And in response to an Expansive Artist member request for more Mindset recommendations from podcasts to books I share some of my favorites with you.   Join us for Sell A Piece of Art this Week Challenge + Coaching https://sellmyartthisweek.com/   Want to know when spots open up for 1:1 Coaching again email us at sup

Did you get a chance to listen to episodes 317 (part 1) and 318 (part 2)   WARNING: Don't listen to part 3 until you've listened to parts 1 and 2 in order. I kid, and yet I don't.   I'm guessing you're a freedom seeker like me and you like to do things your way, and I get that.   I can't make you listen to these episodes in order. You are free to listen to them, however, whenever you like. But if you really want to get the most from tuning into this series of episodes, listen to them, and journal your honest answers to the prompts in order.   Ok, I've said my peace. On with part 3! :)   So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want? You're trying to make changes in your "Mindset" but the changes aren't sticking? WHY? And the defeat you're feeling is starting to get you down and making you question whether this Artist life is actually meant for you?   What can you do about it?   While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to s

Spoiler Alert: Don't skip ahead! Did you get a chance to listen to episode 317 (part 1)   So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want? You're trying to make changes in your "Mindset" but the changes aren't sticking? WHY?   If you haven't listened yet, to get the most of this series talking about how to find more success at selling your work, be sure to go back and journal your answers to the prompts I share in part 1.   While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ your ENERGY.   Let's keep the conversation going with part 2 of a 3-part series.   There's a lot of talk around Mindset when it comes to success, specifically making Money, but what creates your Mindset?   When does it start? What if your mindset isn't working for you? How do you change it?   There's a foundational piece you don't want to miss

So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want?   While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ your ENERGY. Let's change that conversation starting now with this episode, part 1 of a 3-part series.   We talk about confidence but your overall energy is much more than that.   While you can muscle your way through to a certain level of confidence, a consistent, integrated, inspired energy around selling work is what you need to build the successful business you dream of.   What's the specific energy you need and how do you accomplish that exactly? That's what I'm talking about in part 1 of this 3 part series.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

The latest in trendy buzzwords or concepts that actually play well together? And if so how can Money Mindset + Manifestation help you reach your goals + dreams?   A topic I've wanted to explore more in-depth on this podcast for some time...It took a minute to meet + invite and get to know the guest I trust to take this conversation further ~ one who not only walks the walk but offers one of the clearest explanations of Mindset + Manifestation, along with practical tips and recommendations on how you can choose to practice both (with an approach that works for you) to invite more Abundance (including Money) into your world.   As an Artist who's been aware of, continually learning, and practicing my version of Manifestation for well over 20 years, this conversation sparked a profound new clarity + transformational insight that has stayed with me ever since we recorded this episode   Packed with inspiration and ah-ha's + Insight from a limitless Creative who's resume includes: a Tony Award Winning Producer, Awar

What do you do when your creative spirit is missing?   We don't often talk about this as Artists ~ but the thing about turning your passion into your business, is that lines can get blurred and you need to find ways of staying connected to your passion to have long lasting success in your career.   And when seasons of life can feel like too much all at once, making Art might feel like the last thing you want to do ~ yet without your Art there is no business...   As Professional Creatives we need tools at the ready to give ourselves grace, while also helping us to find our way back to center and inspiration again.   In today's episode I'm offering a possible solution: I talk about how I navigate social media for my creative businesswhen I don't feel like sharing The boundaries I set for myself when it comes to engaging with social media A variety of tools I use to help find my way back to my center + peace + creative inspiration   - and inviting you to join me for #30daysofsketchwithmarisa if you feel inspir

Welcome to another installment of Artist Success Stories.   This episode highlights 3 of our Expansive Artist Members sharing stories about how they came to follow their passion and experience breakthroughs with their Art + Creative Businesses.   Artists; Erwin Ong, Una Marz, and Tracey Murrell join me for this episode where we talk about: Erwin shares how he learned to trust + courageously say yes to a new opportunity that lead to a $2500 Mural project Una how she finally stopped hiding to begin confidently sharing her Art and herself doing LIVE videos And Tracey shares how she transformed a time of loss into a decision to follow the passion she had since being a teenager     Perfect timing to join our inspiring community of Expansive Artists! Doors are OPEN starting today through next Tuesday, June 27 @ 11:59 pm PDT   Get ready to experience your next Creative + Art Business breakthrough with plenty of support, accountability, and encouragement along the way.   We can't wait to welcome you!   Come join us

Are you making progress at a pace you're pleased with?   Or does it feel like everyone's journey to success is going a whole lot faster than yours?   In this episode, we're talking about time and timing is Overnight Success actually a thing that's possible today and if so is it what you want what timing is right for you how long does it take to grow a successful Art business are you going after your definition of success or someone else's   Join us for the Sell A Piece of Art Challenge starting Monday, June 19! sellmyarthisweek.com   To get the latest updates, click here to join the Creative Thursday List   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Have you ever wondered if you're not really ready for your dream? Or what if your dream actually isn't right for you?   Of is it that self-doubt and fear have momentarily gotten the best of you...   With all this talk of Impostor Syndrome, I thought it was time for a deeper dive into what this phenomenon is all bout ~ especially because when using this term as it applies to Artists + Creatives there's a lot of grey area.   In today's episode, I talk about when the concept of Impostor Syndrome originated, it's actual definition, and who it was describing how does it apply to Artists how to know if you're an Impostor or just think you are the questions to ask to help you let it go once and for all     To get the latest updates, and be the first to know when the next Sell a Piece of Art this Week challenge kicks off this month, click here to join the Creative Thursday List   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Works every time!   In all my years of Art making, sharing, and selling there's always 1 step I take that helps me in every area of my creative practice.   In today's episode, I share with you my go-to tip to help you: kick-start your creative inspiration stay consistent with your Creative Practice complete a series of work share your work with the world   Enjoy + happy creating!   Visit the new paintings at creativethursday.com and for an invitation to a preview and pre-sale of new work click here to join the Creative Thursday Collector's List   To get the latest updates, click here to join the Creative Thursday List   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday