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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

Creative entrepreneurs often love learning but avoid implementing. Break the learning vs doing cycle that keeps you stuck and finally build the profitable business you’ve been dreaming about.

Learning vs Doing in Business: Why Creative Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck Instead of Taking Action

Creative business owner stuck in learning mode reading books instead of implementing business strategies

September 1, 2025

Creative team building isn’t like other team building. Learn why creative businesses struggle with traditional approaches and get proven strategies to build teams that work together, not just in parallel.

Creative Team Building: Why Creative Businesses Struggle (And How to Get It Right)

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August 25, 2025

Stop competing on price alone. Value based pricing strategies help creative entrepreneurs justify premium rates through better customer experience, proven results, and strategic positioning that attracts quality clients.

How to Compete When You’re Not the Cheapest Option: Value Based Pricing for Creative Entrepreneurs

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August 18, 2025

Traditional business advice wasn’t made for creatives. Learn why “scale what works” fails creative entrepreneurs and get strategies for irregular income, custom work, and building a business that actually fits how your creative mind works.

This Is Why Traditional Business Advice Doesn’t Work for Creatives

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August 11, 2025

Stop “dropping balls” and start building business systems that actually work without burning out or damaging client relationships.

How to Implement Creative Business Systems Without Disrupting Client Work

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August 4, 2025

Build predictable revenue for your creative business beyond one-off projects. Discover retainers, subscriptions, and passive income strategies.

How to Build Predictable Revenue Beyond One-Off Projects as a Creative Entrepreneur

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July 28, 2025

Discover 6 creative business problems that signal you’re winging it instead of running a real business. Take the Duct Tape Test to identify warning signs and learn how to build a sustainable business that supports your creative entrepreneurship goals.

The Duct Tape Test: 6 Creative Business Problems That Signal You’re Winging It

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July 21, 2025

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

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