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I started the Craftathon™ a few years ago as a way to collaborate with other crafters and share some amazing projects with the public! When I started this event, I had no idea how quickly it would take off, but it grew into an amazing event that I now run four times a year! If you love to craft and gain inspiration from other crafters, then you'll definitely want to tune in to the Spring 2022 Craf...

My guest today told me that "we need more happy in the world" and she definitely achieves that with her online business! Meet Nancy Westfall, who went from teaching elementary school to teaching people how to make cookies at The Colorful Cookie Club. After taking a break from teaching to be home with her kids, Nancy decided she wanted to do something fun and taught herself to decorate sugar cookie...

My guest today, Ashley Raetz, shares so many tips and tricks for running a successful business that you'll want to listen twice! After asking for a pay raise and hearing the word "no", Ashley decided she wasn't going to let anyone else determine her value or her paycheck. She started RiOak designs at her kitchen table in small-town Missouri and after continuing to show up day after day, saw her bu...

Okay, we need to have a talk about hometalk. If you're a blogger or content creator and you've never used Hometalk, you're majorly missing out. Today I had the privilege of talking to Amanda Gerow, the blogger community manager for Hometalk. Hometalk is the leading online DIY publisher and is an amazing tool for content creators to reach new audiences and grow their blog traffic - we're talking th...

Grab your bowl and settle in because I'm about to bring you the current scoop on the world of social media. It seems that just when we're feeling comfortable with our social media apps, a new update comes out to shake things up. In this episode, I cover the major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Youtube) and discuss the new updates and how you can take advantage...

If you haven't yet entered the world of email marketing, then today's episode is for you. Email marketing is both relevant and beneficial and doesn't need to be complicated! My guest today, Matt Molen, is a self-proclaimed email lover. In this episode, Matt tells us why email is such an effective way to grow your business and shares some valuable tips on how to serve your audience, grow your list,...

As many people have discovered over the past two years, working from home definitely isn't for everyone. However, it's been great for my husband Brett and me who have been working from home, together, for over 25 years! Call us crazy, but we love it! Join us as we chat about what it's like working with your spouse and why we love working together year after year. We'll give you a small glimpse int...

Do you know what's even more rewarding than creating something beautiful? Getting paid to do it! My guest today, Christina Muscari, is a full time mom turned YouTube success story. With over a million followers, Christina is the master of repurposing content for use across multiple platforms. She talks to me today about how she got started, how she's monetized her creations, and which platforms ha...

Social media is always changing and it's up to us to keep up with it! Today I'm going to try and help you do just that by giving you a rundown of the latest trends and updates across a few popular platforms. I give you my opinions on the new tools and features available on Facebook and Instagram and tell you how they can help you with your follower engagement. I share my thoughts on how the option...

We all know that Covid 19 has been just awful for a lot of people in a lot of ways. As terrible as it has been, it's also created situations where people can step up and play needed roles in each other's lives. My guest, Barb Lewis of the Shabby Tree, has done just that. She joins me today to talk about how she has been able to help her followers alleviate boredom and express their creativity, whi...

This last year has taught me that energy is one of the most valuable commodities we have. For 2022, I'm focusing on increasing my energy so that I have more to spend on myself and my family! Today I'm going to tell you about some of the positive changes that I plan to make in my life. I share some basic tips and small daily habits that you can form, and I hope you'll join me in this journey. I als...

How do you make a business successful and grow your following to over 6 figures? Love what you do and stay true to yourself. Today I'm speaking with The Makerista, Gwen Hefner. She has some advice to share with us about how she started and grew her blog and how she was able to monetize her following. Gwen talks about how she transitioned from craft blogging to home décor, securing sponsorships, an...

We've heard it time and again: consistency, showing up, and providing value to your followers are the way to grow your business! Today we're hearing from the amazing Natalie Mounter about how she used those three things to expand her company: Totally Dazzled. Natalie talks to me about how she started her business and the strategies she used to create her online following.  She has some great infor...

Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? When people look forward to the next chapter, there are a few standard goals that everyone tends to have. Today, I want to talk about the ones that people overlook. These are the ones that you've probably never thought about, but addressing them will help you in business and in life. In this episode, I have some questions for you to help you assess wh...

The idea of passive income seems too good to be true to a lot of people. Let me tell you my sweet friends, it's Real and it Works! I've brought an affiliate marketing expert on the show today to give you all the information you need to get started! Jeannine Crooks shares her expertise with us about how affiliate marketing programs and how to use them in your content. She talks about cash-out thres...

The New Year is coming, is it time for a change in your business? Are you experiencing the kind of success you hoped for? In this episode, I'm going to give you some advice about pivoting your business strategy. It's something we all need to do from time to time, and there are some obvious signs and patterns that indicate that the time for you to do it is now!  I have some serious questions for yo...

"Eighty percent of success is Showing Up." While the precise math of that Woody Allen quote may be up for debate, consistently "showing up" for our followers on social media seems to be the key ingredient to steady growth. Today I'm talking to Kathy DiDomenico of Royale Funky Junque about how she grew her audience to over 100,000 followers. We discuss going Live on Facebook, monetization, and deal...

Do you have a goal you're striving to reach? Some days, does it feel like the energy to reach that goal is waning? You're not alone. Today I'm talking about perseverance. I've got some advice for you to help with those tough times when you feel like you're not growing fast enough, making enough money, or stacking up to your peers. I have some things I want you to try that helped me reach 100,000 f...

Collaboration, whether it be with other Creatives, a company, or a brand can be crucial to the success of your business. My guest, Kristi Bissell of The Pickled Rose, attributes the growth of her audience to over 170,000 followers in five years to getting the right exposure. She talks to me today about how she was able to showcase her work through opportunities that she took advantage of, and thos...

https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode32Your individuality is what makes you stand out, makes you successful, and makes you special. So why would you ever want to suppress that quality by copying someone else? It happens though my friends, and today I tell you the reasons why Creatives may fall into the imitation trap. I discuss social media usage, envy, and insecurity. I also share my own exp...

Videos on social media are bigger now than they've ever been. Everyone wants to know how to increase their views and how to capture an following. Enter my guest, Virginia Kerr, a very successful video marketing coach. With over a million viewers across multiple platforms, Virginia talks to us today about building trust and authority with your audience and being intentional with your content. She a...

You love your business, but do you want to be running it in your 70s? Today we're talking about how to sell a creative business. My guest, Sarina Correa, tells us all about the birth, growth, and sale of her company Pixie Dust Paint Company. She shares some valuable advice about things you can do to prepare for the eventual sale of your business. Sarina also tells us what she's doing now and how s...

How do you stay organized when there are a million things you need to do for your business and multiple competing priorities? How do you keep yourself accountable? What if I told you there's a tool that will help you do these things that is made BY a Creative FOR Creatives? Today I've invited Chelly Ontis to the show. She is the creator of a product that I use to organize my life and my business;...

Being the owner of a Creative business is Amazing! You get to share your passion with the world and have fun doing it. Part of being a business owner though is running the business and that means numbers, taxes, and organization. My guest today is both a Creative and a finance expert. Katie Fisher is here to talk about setting up systems for your financial management and setting aside money for ta...

Amy shares with us some of the key ingredients for starting a profitable Print on Demand business. The idea of starting your own company and selling products online can seem overwhelming and complicated. If it's the thought of dealing with inventory and shipping that's causing you stress, relax, I have something you're going to want to hear. You can STILL be creative and make money on your designs...