The Modern Creative

We’re answering a listener question in this episode! How should you pitch your services to other businesses and brands? If you’ve ever wondered how to work with other businesses instead of direct customers, how to pitch your services, or how to pitch yourself to brands, listen in. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co S...

Feeling uninspired by Instagram? Trying to be more conscious of the content you consume? Want to unfollow accounts, but not sure if you “should” unfollow? In this episode we chat all about the thought process behind unfollowing accounts, if it affects your business relationships, and more. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechris...

It’s one of our annual episodes where we share our focus + goals for the year for accountability. We’re sharing one business and one personal goal each. Listen in and help keep us accountable :) Things Mentioned: Calligraphy Business School: http://calligraphybusinessschool.com/ The Watercolor Portrait Course: thewatercolorcourse.com Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce...

Did you pick your word of the year? In this episode we talk about our words of the year and setting intentions for 2021. Plus we get a little woo-woo. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free business training: joycechristine.com/masterclass-pod Contact Dianuh: chasinglinen.com instagram.com/dianuhaerin...

We’re sharing our recent favorites in this episode. None are actually business-related and some are activities, but allow us to feel like Oprah and share our faves. We’re just sorry we can’t send you anything :) Things Mentioned: Joyce: Quip toothbrushes + floss You Are a Badass at Making Money - Jen Sincero Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Digital journaling & the Notability app Cooking more (Fi...

We’re chatting about what we’d do if we had to start our creative businesses from scratch. No Instagram followers, no email list, no clients. If you’re at the beginning of your creative entrepreneurial journey - listen in so you can learn what to focus on in your creative business, what really matters, and what you don’t need to worry about quite yet. Things Mentioned: Susan’s episode EP 020 Quitt...

How do you know your idea is a good one? Is there a way you can set up your new offer for success and more sales? In this episode we share tips on how to validate your new creative business or your new business idea. Things Mentioned: Calendly Google Forms Temi Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free bu...

We’re answering a listener question today! Should you collaborate with other businesses or brands on Instagram? We break down things to consider and how to approach a collaboration. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free business training: joycechristine.com/masterclass-pod Contact Dianuh: chasinglinen...

You can find a ton of advice on what you “should” do to start a creative business so in this episode, we’re talking about what you DON’T need to do. Listen in for 5 things you don’t have to worry about if you’re thinking about being a creative entrepreneur. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free busine...

In this episode, we’re talking about how to manage running a creative business along while having a day-job. Joyce also shares how she went back to work, the reasons why, the mindset around it, and steps you can take to balance a job and a business without burning out. Things Mentioned: Creative Biz Circle - http://creativebizcircle.com/ Calligraphy Biz Summit waitlist - https://www.calligraphybiz...

Dianuh shares how she manages her creative team and live artists remotely. She also shares hiring tips, and how she plans to keep the Chasing Linen company culture going. Even if you don’t have full-time employees yourself, you can apply the tips she shares to working with any contractors, freelancers, or part-time employees. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycec...

We are back with another season of Modern Creative Podcast. Expect more business tips for creative entrepreneurs, how to balance life with a full-time or part-time creative hustle, and just like season one - tangents and more tangents! Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free business training: joycechri...

We’re kicking off season two by catching up and sharing how the pandemic has changed (or not changed) our creative businesses. We discuss things we’ve noticed, how we’ve had to adjust the day to day in our creative businesses, and finding the good in these crazy times. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a...

As creative entrepreneurs, life and business often bleed into each other. This is part two of our “pandemic life” episode where we share recent life changes, changes due to COVID, and the trends we randomly tried during 2020. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free business training: joycechristine.com/...

We're celebrating 100 episodes! Listen in as we chat about lessons learned, how the podcast has changed our respective businesses and more. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening to us over the last 99 episodes. We are so grateful for you and are honored to be a small part of your creative business journeys. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.co...

We’re chatting all about profitability with our guest, Haley Burkhead. We’re chatting about monthly recurring revenue, using data vs feelings to make business decisions, what success could look like for you, sales machines and more. Grab a notebook and pen for this one! Contact Haley: instagram.com/haleyburkhead facebook.com/groups/scalabilityshow Want to create consistent $10K months by phasing o...

In this episode, we're sharing the best tips and pieces of advice we've received from our own business coaches.  Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free business training: joycechristine.com/masterclass-pod Contact Dianuh: chasinglinen.com instagram.com/dianuhaerin Music by Joakim Karud youtube.com...

We're back with another Best Of episode. In this episode we chat about starting a successful Etsy and e-commerce site with Alex Register of KLSD - a  woman-owned company committed to creating positive affirmation lifestyle apparel & wedding goods. Alex shares how she started her online business, how customer service helps with growth, and how having a mission behind your business is key....

As creative business owners, making time to create just for you - and NOT for your business - can honestly be a little hard. In this episode, we share some tips on how to make space in your life for creativity without making something for clients, customers, or your Etsy shop. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign...

Raise your hand if numbers intimidate you a little bit. If your hand is raised, today's episode is for you, friend. Today, Lanie Lamarre is coming on the show to chat about analyzing metrics for your biz without overwhelm or confusion.  When you think about metrics and analytics for you biz you might be asking questions like, "What's a good sales conversation rate?" or "Should I worry about s...

We’re chatting all about content creation with Hailey Dale of Your Content Empire. Hailey shares how to get started with content creation, the four things you should be doing with your content, and more. Hailey is a certified content strategist and founder of Your Content Empire, where she partners with small business owners who are over the shoulds and ready to build their content empires – their...

Feeling bad or meh about Instagram? That's ok, it happens to all of us! Here are some tips about reigniting your love for the social media platform that allows you to connect with your clients and customers. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.com instagram.com/joycechristine.co Sign up for a free business training: joycechristine.com/masterclass-pod Co...

We’re chatting all about money management with Katie from More With Money. Whether you’re a 9-5’er, side hustler, or full time creative, knowing how to manage your personal and business finances is key for a healthy business. Things Mentioned: You Need A Budge t Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps Profit First book for business finances Contact Katie: morewithmoney.com morewithmoney.com/cfo-starter-kit ins...

We're chatting all about sustainability and profitability with Angela Henderson. We're also chatting about why businesses struggle to survive, how to build your perfect profit profile and more. Contact Angela: facebook.com/angelahendersonconsulting instagram.com/angelahendersonconsulting angelahenderson.com.au Podcast - angelahenderson.com.au/category/angela-henderson-podcast/ Contact us at: insta...

We're back with another best of episode aka one of YOUR favorite episodes. In episode 58, we shared tips for making the transition from side hustling creative to full-time entrepreneur. What should you do beforehand, how to know you’re ready, and what you should do once you make the leap - it’s all in this episode. Contact us at: instagram.com/moderncreativepodcast Contact Joyce: joycechristine.co...