May 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Success Interview: Jodi Ohl on Running a Creative Business

Jodi Ohl Success Interview: Mixed Media

Today I'm pleased to introduce you to a fellow artist turned friend, Jodi Ohl. Tim and I were honored to have her as a member of our Build a Better Creative Business course, and that's where I first met her. Now she's back to share with all of us how, over the years, she's expanded her art into a thriving creative business. So without further ado, please enjoy the interview ... You started out on Etsy in 2007; it's been nearly six years since you opened shop! How has selling artwork Continue reading...

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May 17, 2013 By 2 Comments

What are your experiences in building a creative business?

Hello, dear friends and please excuse my sudden absence! I am just returning from an unexpected (but much needed) hiatus. In moving back to the United States, I went ahead and contracted every cold and flu bug that has evolved over the last two years. I'm all caught up now, thankyouverymuch. Additionally, my husband returned home to our family, and it was just too great to have him back. I neglected my computer for a week because I was busy catching up with the all the love and life in the Continue reading...

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April 29, 2013 By 6 Comments

Build Your Own Creative Business: How to Price Your Product {Day 6}

Build Your Own Creative Business: Test Your Product's Marketability {Day 2}

Welcome back to the Build Your Own Creative Business 31 Day Series! This is {Day 6} of the program (click here to catch up from Day 1). I’m excited about today’s topic because, although I have very strong opinions on how to price a handmade product,  I’ve never publicly discussed the issue. In the last post [...]

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April 23, 2013 By 1 Comment

Build Your Own Creative Business: Trim Your Expenses {Day 5}

Build Your Own Creative Business: Test Your Product's Marketability {Day 2}

Welcome back to the Build Your Own Creative Business 31 Day Series! This is {Day 5} of the program (click here to catch up from Day 1), and today I’m talking about how to avoid some costly mistakes and trim your business expenses. One of the most common errors a new creative start-up makes is [...]

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April 19, 2013 By 5 Comments

How to Build Your Own Business: What Will You Name It? {Day 4}

Build Your Own Creative Business: Test Your Product's Marketability {Day 2}

Welcome back to the Build Your Own Creative Business 31 Day Series! This is {Day 4} of the program (click here to catch up from Day 1), and today I’m talking about what to name your new or existing business. Today’s topic takes me back to some very important advice I read as I was [...]

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April 14, 2013 By 1 Comment

How to Build a Creative Business: Don’t Take it Personal {Day 3}

Build Your Own Creative Business: Test Your Product's Marketability {Day 2}

Welcome back to the Build Your Own Creative Business 31 Day Series! This is {Day 3} of the program (click here to catch up from Day 1), and today I’m talking about how to gain some healthy business perspective around such a personal endeavor. When you knit a scarf for your friend or paint a [...]

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