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    042 – Loving the Artist Life with Cathy Nolan

    042 – Loving the Artist Life with Cathy Nolan

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    042 – Loving the Artist Life with Cathy Nolan

    FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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    Length:
    38 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 25, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Cathy Nolan is a Caricaturist and has been illustrating and bringing joy with her art for over 20 years. Her passion for art and people are combined in her method of drawing faces and capturing the essence of her subjects whether they are adults, children or pets!
    She has drawn famous celebrities such as actress Lily Tomlin, “Eat, Pray, Love” best-seller author Elizabeth Gilbert and Marianne Williamson. She has drawn for corporations such as Zyloware Eyewear, HSBC, Citibank, Ann Taylor and for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Pre-Party.
    Cathy resides in Brooklyn, NY with her husband Fred Richer and pup Ollie.
    Motivational Quotehttp://giftbizunwrapped.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/GBU-Candle-042CN.jpg ()
     
    Business InspirationHer epiphany happened at 10 years old [8:50]
    This can actually be a money making thing [10:22]
    Candle Flickering MomentsWorking through a TV deal [19:19]
    Copyright Infringement from a big chain [23:03]
    Business Building InsightCathy’s perspective on failure [5:29]
    Developing her business [11:50] [13:45]
    Success TraitThinking outside the box for ideas to promote herself [29:11]
    Productivity/Lifestyle Toolhttps://hootsuite.com/ (Hootsuite) – Manage social networks, schedule messages, engage your audiences, and measure ROI right from the dashboard.
    https://www.periscope.tv/ (Periscope) – A picture may be worth a thousand words, but live video can take you someplace and show you around.
    Valuable Bookhttp://www.giftbizbook.com ()http://amzn.to/1ODmL2t (Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear) by Elizabeth Gilbert
    Contact Linkshttp://cathynolan.com (Website)
    http://www.facebook.com/CathyNolanCaricaturist (Facebook)
    http://www.twitter.com/cathynolanart (Twitter)
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynolan (LinkedIn)
    http://www.periscope.tv/cathynolanart (Periscope)
    If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/ApplePodcasts (Apple Podcasts) or http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts (Google Podcasts). That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue
    Released:
    Jan 25, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?" Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned? Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing. I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales. A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.