Launch Your Biz

Creative business networking is the key to staying motivated and overcoming the loneliness of being a business of one. But networking for artists can feel weird and gross. Enter Kara Evans, owner of Kara Evans Photography. She’s here to reassure us creatives that networking doesn’t have to be boring and it’s actually the key ingredient to helping us artists keep it all together. Get the notes here: https://poppiestudios.com/2019/03/12/overcome-entrepreneur-loneliness-by-finding-your-creative-community-with-kara-evans/

Jasmine Gentry, owner of The Branding Badass, joined me in my latest series “What I Wish I’d Known” to talk about mentorship benefits and how to find a mastermind group that’s right for you. Lately there’s been a lot of buzz around mentorships and masterminds. It seems like everybody’s got a mentorship coach or they’re able to find a mastermind group that has changed their life. And not only did Jasmine provide amazing insight into logo design and branding, she’s also including for my listeners a FREE worksheet, which includes everything you need to find the helping hand your business deserves! Check out my blogpost to get the download: poppiestudios.com/041

Megan Powell, owner of Embrace Collective (https://embracecollective.ca/), joined me for my latest episode in the “What I Wish I’d Known” series to talk all things small business branding. More specifically, new business logo design and branding. Follow along with Megan’s business journey over athttps://www.instagram.com/embrace_collective/ And not only did Megan provide amazing insight into logo design and branding, she’s also including for you a copy of her free email course, all about establishing yourself as a professional biz owner. Heck yes! Grab it here:https://embracecollective.ca/sign-up

Starting a business is more than marketing and advertising. It takes a purpose, finding your why. A business with a solid “why” will attract clients naturally. So before you start marketing your business, Keneshia Raymond of Blissful Creatives recommends first “finding your why”. You can follow Keneshia on instagram @blissfulcreatives and online at www.blissfulcreativesedu.com

Wild Leaf Collab is now an extension of Poppie Studios. So I'm reintroducing myself, sharing a little bit about my story and my why. And I'm getting real about what it actually takes to start your own business. Are you ready? You might be surprised.

If you’re just starting out, you’ve probably asked people to help you build a portfolio, share it online, and buy your stuff! But then… crickets. Why aren’t they sharing? Why aren’t they buying? Why don’t they LOVE me? Here's a big hint: they aren't your ideal clients. So today I'm talking all about how to attract and book your ideal clients. Get the show notes over at wildleafcollab.com/001

You feel the pull don't you? That entrepreneurial spirit that you've been keeping quiet for too long. Nothing excites you more than making money doing what you love while being your own CEO. But every time you really start to think about it, the hurdles appear. Maybe it seems too crazy and simply unrealistic. Where would the money come from? What about the challenges? What if it fails? ARE YOU EVEN READY? I've been there and asked all those same questions. Struggled with all those same problems. Feeling burnt out, angry, ignored and even like a failure. BUT, I'm here to tell you that today, right now, is the best time to go forward with that business you've always had inside and I want to help. This is Wild Leaf Collaborative. Because life is a wild ride and it's time to grow your biz!