Parhaat Increase Productivity Podcastit (2025)

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26. Daily, Weekly and Monthly Time Management Tips for Creative Solopreneurs 21:08

1d ago21:08

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Raise your hand if time management seems to be a constant battle for you. If you find yourself wishing you had more time... "If I just had more time I could get these things done." Or feeling like the day has gotten away from you. Everything you were planning to do will have to wait until tomorrow or the next day. Or from time to time, you find you…

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25. Achieve Continuous Success With This Goal Mapping Framework for Self-Employed Visual Artists 17:04

8d ago17:04

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It’s time to flip the idea that all goals are a single, one-time event, or the final destination of the journey. 👀🙈 Instead, let’s recognize that some goals can be seen as a process that allows you to make improvements and optimize for continuous wins. ✅ After all, isn’t it better to take what’s working and use it to consistently achieve results? T…

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24. Curious About Passive Income on Etsy? Find Inspiration From My Interview With Jackie Butler 23:07

16d ago23:07

23:07

When you work with me to create your Revenue Ready Plan, you might identify Etsy as a good passive-income option for the future you envision. Or it might already be part of your revenue mix and you’re looking for ways to optimize what you already have. Passive income gives you what you’ve been looking for all along – consistent, predictable revenue…

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23. 7 Ways to Add Passive Income to Your Art Business 22:23

22d ago22:23

22:23

Are you struggling to balance creativity with financial success? Do you like the sound of passive income but don’t know how or where to start? Do you dream of consistent income year round, not just during market and festival season? Feeling like there isn’t enough time to start something new in your creative business? Then this episode is for you! …

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22. Considerations for Your Mission and Vision Statement 19:57

29d ago19:57

19:57

Having a mission and a vision statement can be a powerful tool for the impact you want to make in the world. From an personal perspective, both give you something to fall back on when you need a reminder of your "Why." For other people, like customers and future employees, your mission and vision statements can provide clarity and direction. People…

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21. Guidance for Your Q4 Review: Sales Tracking for Commercial Artists, Makers and Designers 20:48

1M ago20:48

20:48

Need some guidance for reviewing your Q4 sales, communications, and overall efforts? Fourth quarter is the busiest sales time of year for big box and small retailers alike. Many artists, crafters, makers, and designers find themselves overwhelmed by all of the activity, last minute sales and commissions, not to mention personal obligations that com…

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20. Artists, Here's a Plan for Keeping Your New Year's Goals All Year Long 17:14

1M ago17:14

17:14

A common challenge we all experience with New Year's goal setting is figuring out how to sustain that energy and intention beyond the start of the year. You’ve seen those ads or memes about the new exercise bike or treadmill blending in with the furniture, being used as a clothes rack because over time, those exercise goals either change or fade aw…

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19. What Do These 2025 Creative Small Business Predictions and Trends Mean for You? 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

Hearing or reading about economic trends and predictions might cause you to think a little differently about how you’re doing things in your business. And how to prepare for uncertainty and change... After all, if you’re a commercial artist, designer, or creative business owner, get this – your customers are part of the economic trends you’re heari…

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18. How to Earn More in 2025 18:02

2M ago18:02

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A new year is on the horizon. Pretty soon you’ll be starting a new semester of learning, testing, and growing in your creative business. But before that semester begins, let’s kick off this episode with a Pop quiz! Question: A self-employed artist wants to earn more in the year ahead. Should she: Have a revenue-ready plan that will lead to higher e…

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17. Turn End-of-Year Overwhelm and Anxiety into Productivity 22:09

2M ago22:09

22:09

Calling all workaholics! For creative small business owners, the end of year rush is particularly overwhelming. There are a lot of overlapping priorities. You’re wrapping up work, business, project commitments, commissions... You’re trying to make sales while gearing up for a new year with a desire to do things differently in your business. On top …

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16. How to Get More Commission Sales — Managing Client Expectations (Part 2) 20:48

2M ago20:48

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Today’s episode is the second in the series, and it’s all about the customer’s point of view. If you're ready for more commission sales in 2025, then put on your customer hat (maybe it’s a fuzzy red and white hat for the holidays) and think about the custom commission process from the buyer’s point of view. Here's the common challenges with this. A…

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15. How Much Does a Custom Art Commission Cost? Managing Client Expectations (Part 1) 17:54

3M ago17:54

17:54

Okay, here’s a common scenario: Someone out of the blue contacts you or stops by your booth at an art fair. They’re curious about how much it might cost if they hired you to make something for them. They want to know what the cost of a commission is. So what do you say? While it might be tempting to give them a solid number up front, doing so might…

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14. Thinking of Starting a Paid-Membership Community? Interview with Jewelry Artist Christine Mighion 21:31

3M ago21:31

21:31

If you're curious about what it takes to start and maintain a paid membership community as part of your business offerings, today I’m chatting with just the gal for you. Since 2004, Christine Mighion has been hand crafting each piece of jewelry in her Northern Indiana studio. Using gold, silver, semi-precious and precious stones, her line is a bala…

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13. All the Planning in the World Means Nothing Without THIS One Thing 8:51

3M ago8:51

8:51

Welcome back to class. Today, we’re talking about ONE KEY THING that’s absolutely essential to successful planning. All of the best planning in the world can go straight out the window if this one thing isn’t there. I’ve experienced it. You’ve experienced it. So let’s talk about the difference between having this one critical piece in place and not…

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12. What's in Your 2025 Creative Online Business Budget? (Here's my 2025 Budgeting Wishlist!) 22:56

3M ago22:56

22:56

Raise your hand if you have a clearly defined budget and a strategy for investing in yourself as a small business owner in the year ahead. I don’t see a lot of hands up. Let me rephrase... Raise your hand if you’re not quite sure what to budget for, business-wise, or where to make minor shifts and adjustments to invest in yourself and your creative…

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11. Clear the Clutter to Be Ready for Creative Abundance.mp3 20:06

4M ago20:06

20:06

When you’re in business for yourself, wearing so many hats, doing everything yourself or delegating to a few reliable individuals, everything depends on your energy, your focus, your drive, and your ability to create. Creative small businesses ask a lot of their creator. Which is why we’re diving into one of the biggest contributors to distraction,…

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10. How to Manage Clients and Customers Through the Original Artwork Commission Process as a Professional Artist 23:34

4M ago23:34

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Let’s say it’s Monday morning and you open your inbox to find not one, not two, but three emails from customers who want to hire you for a commission of original artwork. What do you do? Do you know how to get those new customers from their commission inquiry email all the way through your process to the final product? Is there a customer service o…

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09. Unsure of Which Passive Income and Creative Business Opportunities Are Worth Your Time? 17:02

4M ago17:02

17:02

You’re in a creative field so chances are, you have many skills and talents that you’ve turned into income at one point or another. Freelance work doesn’t scare you. You’re up for the challenge. You’re a creative professional in a gig economy, and you’re not alone. A few questions for you to consider: Do you ever find yourself so excited or overwhe…

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08. How to Earn Consistent Sales and be "Revenue Ready" as an Artist, Maker, Crafter or Designer in Business 26:06

4M ago26:06

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Whether you’re an artist, crafter, designer, or graphic designer, being "Revenue Ready" is essential for consistent sales and business growth. In this episode, we’re diving into the most critical areas for any creative business owner to have in place in order to ready for that next sale and to get sales consistently. I’m going over some key points …

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07. The Surprising Truth About Happiness and Purpose PLUS Hurricane Helene Relief for Artists 21:52

4M ago21:52

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Today we’re talking about the surprising truth about happiness and purpose through lessons from the book, “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier,” written by Arther C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey. If you have a vision for your life but believe there are barriers keeping you from achieving a more satisfied and happy outlook, t…

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06. Artists: Use this Repeatable Framework for Monthly and Quarterly Sales Reviews, Projects, Plans, and Pivots 16:22

5M ago16:22

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Welcome to Episode 6! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Episode 5 which is called, “Get Organized in Your Business with this Sales Tracking Process for Creatives,” that’s a great episode to listen to BEFORE you get into Episode 6. Episode 5 is highly tactical. I lay out how you can prepare for your end of month or end of quarter sales review…

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05. Get Organized in Your Business with this Sales Tracking Process for Creatives 23:05

5M ago23:05

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Welcome to Episode 5 and Happy Mon-yay to you! Today we’re taking a gentle stab at a topic people typically dread – bookkeeping, sales tracking, looking at your numbers, and doing a little spreadsheet administration. Somehow we’re nearing the end of September. So in the coming weeks, you might want to set aside some time to review the last month an…

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04. How to Use AI to Increase Productivity as a Self-Employed Artist, Designer, or Creative Business Owner 19:47

5M ago19:47

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Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little extra support with some of those routine administrative tasks you do on a daily, weekly, monthly basis without having to pay someone to do them? I’ve got you covered. In this episode, I'm sharing how AI can help you increase productivity as a self-employed artist, designer, marker or creative business owner. You…

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03. 8 Guiding Principles for BRAVE Creative Work 16:12

5M ago16:12

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Welcome to Episode 3! Today we’re talking about 8 guiding principles that you can call on to support your productivity and your courageous, brave work. Brave work is often about doing the next thing even through the discomfort of it. The 8 guiding principles we’ll discuss today are prerequisites that lay the groundwork for your vision. They are fou…

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02. Creative Business Owners – Use THIS 3-Step Framework to Make Your Introduction Memorable 22:23

6M ago22:23

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Today we’re digging into a simple structure that you can use to make your introduction and your “about me” more memorable. This will be especially helpful if you already have shows, festivals and holiday markets scheduled for the upcoming Fall season leading up to the holidays – which is a super busy time in which you’re sure to meet some new peopl…

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01. How I Became a Professor of Revenue Readiness 21:34

6M ago21:34

21:34

If you've ever taken time to reflect on all of the different steps you've taken to get to where you are now, then you know that there are many things in life that we simple can't plan for... Sometimes it takes arriving at a destination or milestone to recognize that all of the experiences leading up to NOW make you who you are. I can't want to tell…

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00. Welcome to Class! Ready to Transform the Business Side of Your Art Business? 4:36

6M ago4:36

4:36

Hi! Welcome to class today. I’m Heather, your host, coach, and Professor of Revenue Readiness. And I’m so glad you’re here. Make yourself comfortable because we’re at the very beginning of something that has the potential to be quite powerful. We’re at a unique point in your journey as a creative business owner. Whether you’ve been in business for …

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Revenue Ready Creative Podcast Trailer 4:07

6M ago4:07

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You’re a creative business owner living in the best time to be discovered and have your work found in person and online. There are opportunities abound to connect with your audience and patrons. But as a small business owner... there's a LOT of pressure to do more than create. Lay down that paint brush, slab of clay, soldering tool, or pair of scis…

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Let Go of Equality: How to be productive 3:12

7y ago3:12

3:12

Let Go of Equality: How to be productive #priorities #productivity By Eric Papp Leadership Speaker

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Unspoken Expectations 3:09

7y ago3:09

3:09

Unspoken Expectations #LeadershipDevelopment by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker

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Humility Determines Growth 3:19

7y ago3:19

3:19

Humility Determines Growth #Humility Where do we resist coaching? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker

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Time Blocking 3:20

7+ y ago3:20

3:20

Time Blocking. #Productivity How to accomplish what is most important Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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Better Thinking vs. More Effort 3:17

7+ y ago3:17

3:17

Better Thinking vs. More Effort #productivity Have you hit a ceiling at work? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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Gift of Listening 2:53

7+ y ago2:53

2:53

Gift of Listening. #Leadership How long can you listen before you feel the need to speak? by Eric Papp

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Manage Promises Not People 4:13

7+ y ago4:13

4:13

Manage Promises Not People Revolutionary Way To Manage #Leadership by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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Consistency vs. Intensity 3:07

7+ y ago3:07

3:07

Consistency vs. Intensity #leadership #development What to focus on? by Eric Papp

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Two Ways of Thinking 3:55

7+ y ago3:55

3:55

Two Ways of Thinking #leadership #productivity Are we "thinking fast" for high consequence subjects? by Eric Papp

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Delegation Downfall 4:14

7+ y ago4:14

4:14

Delegation Downfall #Leadership What are my levels of trust and vulnerability? by Eric Papp

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80/20 Principle 3:52

7+ y ago3:52

3:52

80/20 Principle. #Productivity #Leadership Let go of this false belief of equality. Act less. Focus More by Eric Papp

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How To Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism 2:34

7+ y ago2:34

2:34

How To Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism We all have some levels of these behaviors. How are they preventing you from your desired result? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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Ignorance vs. Curiosity 2:28

7+ y ago2:28

2:28

Ignorance vs. Curiosity What type of intelligence do you most often use? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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Exercise in Patience 2:03

7+ y ago2:03

2:03

Exercise in Patience How patient are you? (scale 1-10) How does your patience impact your performance and relationships? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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I Make It Happen - Poem 4:50

7+ y ago4:50

4:50

I Make It Happen - Poem Are you aware of how past thoughts impact your daily performance? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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Time vs. Energy 2:47

7+ y ago2:47

2:47

Time vs. Energy Is having more time the answer for you? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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3 Mistakes of A Manager 5:13

7+ y ago5:13

5:13

3 Mistakes of A Manager Are your managers doing these? What is the impact? #leadershipdevelopment by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker and Author

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How To Think 4:54

7+ y ago4:54

4:54

How To Think Do we value thinking time? Why do we think fast on high consequence topics? by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker

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Impact of "Not Yet" Language 2:42

7+ y ago2:42

2:42

Impact of "Not Yet" Language How quickly do you kill off possibilities? #leadership by Eric Papp

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3 Step Process For Growth Mindset 4:01

7+ y ago4:01

4:01

3 Step Process For Growth Mindset #leadershipdevelopment #leadership Do you take action through a filter? (Will I succeed?) by Eric Papp Leadership Speaker