Do It For the Process from Emily Jeffords

Picture this, your buyer selects the perfect thing, is THRILLED over it, and wants to shout from the rooftops.  But how?   Help your people share their excitement by creating easily shareable graphics!  It's easy, fun, and really joyous for everyone!   Need some help editing your own photos?  I got you!  I created two sets of presets just for Artists and Creatives!  Get the presets here.    Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!    Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY   Want to see some amazing beauty?  The Collective Holiday Pop Up is OPEN!  Come on by and check it out!  The Collective Pop Up features the work of 82 Creatives and there is something for everybody.   Visit the Collective Pop Up

Would it surprise you to know that some (maybe many) if your buyers this holiday season (and every holiday season) are not going to be your fans?  They might not even really know who you are!   But the person receiving the gift is a big fan.      Plan for your BUYERS.  Help them look really, really good this holiday season by making gifting simple and lovely.      Need some help editing your own photos?  I got you!  I created two sets of presets just for Artists and Creatives!  Get the presets here.    Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!    Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY   Want to see some amazing beauty?  The Collective Holiday Pop Up is OPEN!  Come on by and check it out!  The Collective Pop Up features the work of 82 Creatives and there is something for everybody.   Visit the Collective Pop Up

Make the purchasing process SO SIMPLE.   Visit your website exactly as your customers will.    Go through the entire process as if you were a stranger.   How does it feel?   Is it simple?   How many clicks do you need to make?   Is is clear and simple to go from homepage to checkout?   Need some help editing your own photos?  I got you!  I created two sets of presets just for Artists and Creatves!  Get the presets here.    Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!    Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY   Want to see some amazing beauty?  The Collective Holiday Pop Up is OPEN!  Come on by and check it out!  The Collective Pop Up features the work of 82 Creatives and there is something for everybody.   Visit the Collective Pop Up

The BIGGEST way to impact your marketing + how your creative work is perceived in the world is via your PHOTOGRAPHY!   Want to upgrade your website?  Take better photos.  Want to improve your Instagram?  Better photos!  More profitable listings?  Yep, better photos.   Need some extra advice?  Keep listening! Want some help editing your own photos?  I got you!  I created two sets of presets just for Artists and Creatves!  Get the presets here.    Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!    Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY   Want to see some amazing beauty?  The Collective Holiday Pop Up is OPEN!  Come on by and check it out!  The Collective Pop Up features the work of 82 Creatives and there is something for everybody.   Visit the Collective Pop Up

Don’t be afraid to share your work.   Marketing can feel weird, but not when you think of it like this: You are sharing your work with people who want to see it. You created something beautiful, something that brought you joy.  Now let it bring joy and beauty to others.  Share your work consistently & confidently every day. Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!    Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY   Want to see some amazing beauty?  The Collective Holiday Pop Up is OPEN!  Come on by and check it out!  The Collective Pop Up features the work of 82 Creatives and there is something for everybody.   Visit the Collective Pop Up

One of the most important steps in having a successful holiday season is to plan your marketing calendar!  In this episode, I got you some really clear tips for doing so carefully and in a way that will allow you to work with your creative energy.    Let's take ALL the guesswork out of it so that you can have your best season yet!Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!    Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY   Want to see some amazing beauty?  The Collective Holiday Pop Up is OPEN!  Come on by and check it out!  The Collective Pop Up features the work of 82 Creatives and there is something for everybody.   Visit the Collective Pop Up

TODAY IS THE DAY!   The Collective Holiday Pop Up is OPEN!  Come on by and check it out!  The Collective Pop Up features the work of 82 Creatives and there is something for everybody.   Visit the Collective Pop Up   This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!  Let's take ALL the guesswork out of it so that you can have your best season yet!Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? 12-Days of Holiday Success: DAY 5: Repackaging is TOTALLY OK!   Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY

Thank you for joining me on Black Friday!  I know this day is extra, extra BUSY -- especially if you are a small Creative business owner.  But I got you!   This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!  Let's take ALL the guesswork out of it so that you can have your best season yet!Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season?   12-Days of Holiday Success: DAY 4: Vary your pricing.  Gift-giving happens in a variety of price points and you want to aim to have something for most (of your ideal) people   Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY

Happy Thanksgiving to my USA friends!  And to everyone, let's continue making the holiday season AMAZING!   Over the next 12 days, we're going to discuss TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, make more sales, and have more JOY this season!  Let's take ALL the guesswork out of it so that you can have your best season yet!Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season?   12-Days of Holiday Success: DAY 3: Choose your stars!  What does that mean?  Well, give this episode a listen!     Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY

Shiny objects are (literally) everywhere during this festive time of year, but focusing on YOUR work, YOUR goals, and YOUR audience.  But that can be tricky... especially if you're not certain of what they want.  Let's talk about that.  This series is dedicated to sharing TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, more sales, and more JOY this season!  Let's take ALL the guesswork out of it so that you can have your best season yet!Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season?   12-Days of Holiday Success: DAY 2: Ask your audience.     Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY

The holiday season is BUSY -- especially if you are a small Creative business owner.Over the next 12 days, we're going to discuss TWELVE ways that you can find more clarity, more profit, make more sales, and have more JOY this season!  Let's take ALL the guesswork out of it so that you can have your best season yet!Your work is beautiful. It brings light and joy to those who see it.And who doesn’t want to share light and joy this holiday season? 12-Days of Holiday Success: DAY 1   Subscribe and SHARE this podcast!  If you would like some beautiful graphics to share with your pals or on your IG Stories, well, here ya go!    GRAPHICS + IMAGES FOR YOU!   Get the BOOK!  In this 36 page guide, we will cover every aspect of running a thriving, profitable, and sustainable holiday season. This guide is written and design by an artist for artists.  $10 and applicable year after year. EMILYJEFFORDSLEARN.COM/HOLIDAY

Ok, buckle up.  This episode is FULL of tips, insight, and advice for creating an engaged, exciting, and effective Instagram Stories.  Because this episode is so full, I created a PDF you can use as a guide.  Check it out here.    10 TIPS FOR FRESHER INSTAGRAM STORIES -- PLUS 2 bonus tips in the PDF!  Woohoo!   Also mentioned in this episode: Setting Up A Healthy Painting Studio - get it for FREE here.   The Pigment | LAB  - a NEW Oil Painting Course taking you from pigment to paint to beautiful, finished painting.   The course opens for enrollment on OCTOBER 22ND. Get more info HERE   Making Art Work - a 12-week course empowering Artists + Creatives to run successful, profitable businesses.  Opens for enrollment in February.   LEARN MORE      

LINKS: The Collective (doors are open through August 31st!)The Alaska RetreatEmilyJeffords.com   Hello, burnout.  We meet again, I see you, I feel you, and I thank you.     Picture a match.  You’re holding it in your hand, maybe lighting candles on a cake, maybe lighting a fire, but you’re holding and it’s getting closer and closer to your finger.  You want to keep going, just one more candle!  But the flame is getting hotter so your heart rate goes up and you move faster to the next candle and your fingers begin to hurt, and then   It’s too late.   You got burned.   You drop the match and kiss your fingertips and feel so silly and also OUCH!   That is burnout.   Burnout is deeply painful, but it is often a result of growth (often, growing too fast).  We allow ego to hop in and take charge -- which leads us to say "I can do that!" waaay too often.  But there are some benefits to burnout too.  It acts as an irrefutable reminder that I do not need to please everyone and solving all problems.  To stop holding pain and worry.  It is a reminder that I do not need to show up in every way and to rely on my support structure.   Burnout clearly let me know that I was allowing anxiety to be my first response, rather than trusting that everything will be fine.  It is a clear, loud sign that I was NOT OPERATING WITHIN MY VALUES   Burnout can be a generous gift -- a moment of course correction before it's too late. And when you heal from burnout, oh life is so sweet.  IF you have actively and carefully healed and set up some boundaries, the upsides of burnout can be: — energy — hard truths — realignment — honesty — asking for help — accepting help — losing the absurd idea that you can or should do it all — a deeper love for what matters — humility — healing     The sweetest thing about burnout is it requires you to be honest with your limits It allows you to pay attention.  And attention is the clearest doorway to gratitude.

I have a treat for you today! I recorded a conversation with my pal Laurie Anne Gonzalez about creating PRINTS! Photograph or scan? In-house printing or out-sourced printing? Canvas or paper? Limited edition or open edition? How do I get the right file size? What kind of camera or scanner should I use? Do prints devalue your work? We get into ALL THE QUESTIONS.   Prints have been a huge source of revenue for my business and I would absolutely NOT have the healthy studio I do today without offering reproductions of my work. If you're ready to begin or grow this part of your studio practice, I highly recommend Art To Print. Laurie Anne takes you through each and every step of the process -- from easel to print to packaging. It is a thorough, clear, and insightful course and I know it's going to change your business!   Sign up for Art To Print HERE.   Also, THE COLLECTIVE opens for enrollment on Monday!  August 24th - 31st.  JOIN US.  This space is designed to help creatives and artists thrive.   Learn more HERE.

In this episode, I share my process and favorite methods to create and release a collection of artwork.