Have you ever wondered whether you could run your own creative business? In this episode, I’ll walk you through what its like owning a business, qualities you need to possess to be an entrepreneur and what to look for when deciding what type of business you would like to run.
This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking to supplement a teaching income, explore ways to teach art outside of school and general tips for starting your own creative business.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- What my definition of entrepreneurship is and the various ups and downs of being an entrepreneur
- Why it’s important to let your business develop organically
- How with being an entrepreneur, all the freedom/responsibility is on you
- What qualities are key for being an entrepreneur
- How to solve problems and conflicts without getting personal
- How to grow your business by systemizing
- How to determine what people want then take the lesson a little bit further to give them what they need
- What is the “hand maker” movement and why is it gaining popularity?
- How to set up your environment and get the rules and regulations from your Chamber of Commerce
- Why videos can enhance your online business and blogs and podcasts can help you excel
- How to charge for your services
- What is test marketing and competitive shopping
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Have you ever wondered whether you could run your own creative business? In this episode, I’ll walk you through what its like owning a business, qualities you need to possess to be an entrepreneur and what to look for when deciding what type of business you would like to run.
This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking to supplement a teaching income, explore ways to teach art outside of school and general tips for starting your own creative business.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
What my definition of entrepreneurship is and the various ups and downs of being an entrepreneur
Why it’s important to let your business develop organically
How with being an entrepreneur, all the freedom/responsibility is on you
What qualities are key for being an entrepreneur
How to solve problems and conflicts without getting personal
How to grow your business by systemizing
How to determine what people want then take the lesson a little bit further to give them what they need
What is the “hand maker” movement and why is it gaining popularity?
How to set up your environment and get the rules and regulations from your Chamber of Commerce
Why videos can enhance your online business and blogs and podcasts can help you excel
How to charge for your services
What is test marketing and competitive shopping
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
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Subscribe to Art Made Easy and receive new episodes directly on your phone via your podcast Ap.
Note: If you have an iPhone, subscribe in iTunes. If you have an Android phone, subscribe in Stitcher.
SHOW NOTES:
Art Made Easy 027: Life After Teaching – Part I
Art Made Easy 010: Tips For Running An After-School Art Program with Kathy Barbro
While She Naps, Abby Glassenberg
CraftSanity Blog and Podcast, Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Yes, the day has come!
After a long time deciding if, I finally said when.
Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help getting Art Made Easy off the ground.
Many of you were so pumped about this show but confessed that you had no idea what a podcast was. I love you guys for your unbridled enthusiasm.
Here’s a quick definition of a podcast & what to expect from Art Made Easy:
A podcast is a free radio show. The host (me!) interviews guests or talks about a favorite subject. You get to listen through your computer, laptop or smart phone. I like to listen to my favorite podcasts in my car during long travel days or on my walks via set of ear buds and my iPhone.
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And now onto the show…
For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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This has been a wonderful podcast for me. Thank you, Patti. I recently retired from teaching art and my creative self is not being fed. I need to be doing something else that allows me to be creative. Your ideas and advice about life after teaching has really got me to thinking….and I would like to suggest to you to continue this discussion in future podcasts. I know you have more valuable life experience to share. I can’t be the only one who needs this. Thank you, Patti!
Everytime i listen to your podcasts, I am inspired to think about things from a different perspective! I AM teaching small group and private Art lessons after school to students because, after quiting the school system that I was a part of for 15 years, I could not bear to give up the kids!
I am evolving, not sure in what direction but you give me a lot of GOOD information to contemplate and new directions to explore…..Thank you so very much!
This podcast is great timing for me. This is my 37th year teaching elementary students and I am starting to think ‘what next’? Great ideas, info and resources! You really get it! Thank you 🙂