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so you can build the business of your dreams. 

All The Business Stuff They Didn’t Teach You In Art School

Feeling overwhelmed by big dreams in your creative business? Learn why ambitious goals feel scary and discover the capacity vs. ambition gap framework to bridge the distance between where you are and where you want to be as an entrepreneur.

Why Your Creative Business Goals Are Overwhelming You (And How To Bridge The Gap)

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July 14, 2025

Take this creative business health check to spot 7 warning signs you’re running on fumes. Get actionable steps to build a sustainable business.

The Creative Business Health Check: 7 Warning Signs You’re Running on Fumes 

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July 7, 2025

Ready for a midyear business review? Use this 10-point checklist to evaluate your vision, finances, systems, and more. Perfect for summer strategic planning and creative business growth.

Midyear Review: Evaluating Your Creative Business with Fresh Eyes

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June 30, 2025

Learn how to prevent business burnout by setting clear boundaries. Discover why saying yes just because you “can” leads to overwhelm and how to protect your time and energy as a creative entrepreneur.

Just Because You CAN Doesn’t Mean You SHOULD: How to Prevent Business Burnout as a Creative Entrepreneur

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June 23, 2025

Discover the 4 essential creative business systems that protect your studio time instead of stealing it. Learn how to automate sales, marketing, finance & operations so your business runs itself while you create.

Creative Business Systems That Free Up Time for Making Art

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June 16, 2025

Stop sacrificing your life for your creative business. Discover 6 proven strategies to create genuine time freedom while still delivering exceptional client work.

6 Ways To Reclaim Time Freedom in Your Creative Business

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June 9, 2025

Stop scaling just for show! Learn how to build the business YOU want through authentic business growth and define success on your own terms as an entrepreneur, without the pressure to constantly scale.

Building the Business YOU Want, Not the One ‘They’ Expect

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June 2, 2025

Creative entrepreneurs struggle with legitimacy. From being called a “hobby” to earning less respect than traditional businesses, learn how to combat the invisible business stigma.

The Creative Business Legitimacy Gap: Why Your Work Isn’t Getting the Recognition It Deserves (And How to Change That)

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May 26, 2025

Feeling drained by your creative business? Learn how the creative entrepreneur mindset and the “Hell Yes or No” framework can help you build a business you actually love without burning out.

If It’s Not a Hell Yes, It’s a No: The Mindset Shift Every Creative Entrepreneur Needs

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May 19, 2025

Discover how home organization directly impacts business success. Learn proven systems that creative entrepreneurs use to boost productivity and reduce chaos.

Home Systems and Rhythms That Support Your Business Success

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May 12, 2025

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