the sparkling creative

We're doing something new on the show! Every couple of episodes I'll be answering a listener question. Today's question is: Why should I as an artist create content? What type of content? What should I share? You too have a question? Than ask away here: www.kerstinpressler.com/question   Mentioned on the Show: The sparkling creative Academy: www.kerstinpressler.com/academy The sparkling creative A...

In today's episode I'm chatting with my mentor and coach Anne Samoilov. She's a gem when it comes to finding your voice, knowing what it is what you want to share with the world and figuring out how to launch your ideas and business into the world successfully. Anne is a total pro and having worked with her for a few years now I can promise you her knowledge and insights shared in today's episode...

This has been a quite a long summer break. Which wasn't initially the plan, but now I'm finally back with tons of Episode already recorded and ready to go for you. No worries now we're back in the flow. Plus I have a major announcement to make! Listen to today's episode to find out what this is all about and get to know what I've lined up four you over the next couple of month. Can't wait to talk...

'Is it even possible to make a living doing that?' 'Oh your lucky you must have a rich husband?' I think we've all heard a question or comment like this since we've started our creative business. It made a sad and frustrated and we felt how our chest is tightening up. Even though we know that out there a fellow creatives rocking their creative adventure, thriving. So is this starving artist myth r...

Making sure your clients get an outstanding experience is the secret behind the success of wedding photographer Raymond Hatfield. He's the host of the beginner photography Podcast and is sharing his story of how he became a weddings photographer and the hard lessons he had to learn to make his passion a reality.   Takeaways from today's show: You can set up a creative business in a way that is sup...

I'm sharing all about my journey in motherhood and business and what has helped me so far. Even though the journey of every single parent is different, there are probably a few things that can help us all to feel better navigating the chaos that business and kids bring in our life. Things get messy from time to time, but it also gets greater and greater.   Takeaways from today's show: Ask for help...

Ever wondered which tools successful creative use in their business? Today is your chance to find out. I'll be walking you through all the tools I use in my creative business to run my online marketing. Because I know this Episode might need a bit of visual support, I made this Podcast episode a video Podcast. You can find the full episode, plus the visuals in the show notes on my site.   Mentione...

It's like everybody is doing online marketing, but it seems like nobody knows what goes into it and how to use it successfully. You might have started to do something, but let's get some strategy into your online marketing chaos. Today we'll get you up to speed when it comes to online marketing, and I'll show you how to set up a basic, but successful online marketing strategy.   Highlights of toda...

Catherine Orer shares with us how to manage your Pr and Why you need to see yourself as an entrepreneur. Of course, we've been chatting about way more than that so join us and get to know Catherine.   Takeaways from today's show: You need to get to know the market your working in. Do your research, learn about every single aspect, read books and talk to people. Selling is an important part of runn...

  I'm taking you behind the scenes of my creative business. You'll get to know how an average week in my business and life looks like. How I managed to turn my creative passion into a successful creative business. Of course, I'm not holding back on how you can use the lessons I've learned over time to use them in your own business.   Takeaways from today's show: The outside look of business looks...

Hiring a designer can be tricky, scary and time intensive. That's why I have collected a couple of tips that will make it easier for you! I hired my first designer, and it was a terrible experience. I paid them money for an unusable result. Don't make the same mistakes, instead, learn from my experience.   Takeaways from today's show: Look at many different Portfolios, before you select a handful...

Have you ever felt as if a creative, a company spoke directly to you and your needs? Did you ever make the experience to feel extra pressures when you opened something you've ordered? I sure did. This is what we want for our clients. Mainly because we're offering a luxurious good. I mean nobody truly needs a painting, a stylist or a graphic designer. It's not like we make something they can eat. T...

  If your anything like me you tend to search for solutions for your business troubles in business strategies. And yes there could be a solution lying in them. However more often than not the answer lies within yourself. Most of the time we've not entirely committed to being successful on the inside, maybe because we're scared of failure, maybe because we're afraid of success. Whatever it is join...

  Today's episode is genuinely inspiring not only because Bryan Caporicci an award-winning photographer shares the inside scoop on his journey as a creative. However, he's not just and photographer but also an educator and supporter of fellow creatives. Sharing advice in a simple, clear way he might just inspire you to take action. He's a real specialist when it comes to helping photographers run...

  You might be just like me; you got started on this creative adventure first and foremost because of the creational process. You can lose and find yourself while working with your material of choice. Solving esthetic problems is your second nature. However, at a certain point, you decided that you not only want to create but also earn your living through doing so. Then my friend you enter a crazy...

  Automatization, a hands-free business sounds great and all, however as a creative it seems hard to imagine. In today's' episode, Dawn and I talk about automatization and how to get into it, where to get started and when to get started with it. No worries this episode isn't about automating and outsourcing your creative work. It's just about freeing up more time for you to create.   Takeaways fro...

Books are one of the most significant sources of knowledge and life experience. When we read them, we learn and experience things we haven't ever heard off before. They can change our lives and business for good. That's why felt like as a bookworm I must share my favorites here on the show with you, so you can have an excellent read and learn something for business and live too.   All books mentio...

In today's Episode, Veronica Staudt is taking you with her behind the scenes of her creative business, Vintage Meet Modern. She talks about her secrets on how to talk about your creative product. The not so pretty behind the scenes of selling physical products is getting out on the table, why you should show the whole process that goes into making and selling your creative work and not just the pi...

I've never believed that you can't make a living as a sparkling creative, somehow I just trusted in me and my creative passion. However, I wouldn't be able to do what I'm doing without working on my mindset, learning business strategies and surrounding myself with fellow creatives and entrepreneurs. Get to know why I started the Academy, and you might want to join us.   Takeaways from today's show...

Tiffany Pratt is my all time favorite creative; I just love, love, love her creative work. However, I might even like how she is as a person and creative entrepreneur more. This is one special episode, Tiffany shares openly about her journey. Just join us and get inspired, because this is just what she does, encouraging people to be who they are and to be the best version of themselves.   Takeaway...

We've all heard about the artist's block or creative blocks; this is not a surprise to me. The constant effort to create better and better pieces can result in a complete burnout. However, there are things that you can do so you won't end up burned out and without inspiration. Over time I've created my repertoire of habits which help my clients and me to stay inspired and rested throughout the who...

Join my conversation with Helene in Between where she shares tips and tricks with us on how to turn out Instagram account into a money maker. Because as a creative we don't just need to have a place where we post our pretty images, but we need a place where our potential clients will find us, get to know us and we can open up our universe for them to join.     Takeaways from today's show: Instagra...

  Isn't it the goals as a creative to spend as much time as possible in your studio? Working on the things that matter most to you, creating your beautiful artworks. This might come as a surprise to you, but systems, organization, and routines will help you do just that. Creating them will take some time and energy. However, once they're in place, you'll gain back time and freedom to do what you l...

Join my conversation with Annette Ferguson where we talk all about bookkeeping, managing your financials and developing healthy money habits. Because taking care of your finances, your books and your tax payments can be easy.     Takeaways from today's show: You need to take money home! Don't just keep investing in your business; you need to be taking care of your needs before you can take care of...

Running a creative business is though. Time intensive and everytime we think we've figured things out we discover that there is just a new challenge waiting behind a corner. Some of them were totally capable of overcoming on our own, analyzing the situation will give us the necessary clues to find a solution. However what happens when you can't figure out how to solve the issue. Then it might be t...