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This year Christmas and New Year fall on a Tuesday, which is the same day I usually release my podcast. I decided my Christmas episode had to be a special one and be a gift to you. In this episode I answer your questions. How do you know when to stop working on a piece? How do you mail a portrait so it doesn't get damaged? I answer these question, give book recommendations, talk about how to set goals and who my influences are. In this podcast, you will discover... (03:18) Deb wants to know how to start organizing her space (05:23) Some book recommendations (09:43) Kim wants to know how use Mailchimp without using her real address (11:17) Alice wants to know if I'm self taught and who my influences are (14:25) Nora asks about how to set goals (18:09) Sydney asks how you know when it's time to stop working on a piece of art (21:47) Paula has a question about getting licensed when you live in a rural community (25:27) Robin wants to know how to mail a portrait For full show notes, go to https://www.schulmanart.com/2018/12/bonus-2018-holiday-qa/ ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Today, I've invited Cailen Ascher, an expert in how to design your ideal week whether that means making more time for art or your family, to the podcast. Cailen discovered that she could get more done in less time after the reality of childcare limited her work hours to just three days a week. She discovered that not only could she get more done but she had the most profitable year in her business when she wasn't overworked and exhausted. My audience is ALWAYS asking me how to find more time for their art… or another variation, how to find time to do it ALL. Now, we've recently had on Mike Michalowicz whose new book Clockwork, how to design your business to run itself as well as Alex Pang, whose research actually proves that you DO get more done by working less, so Cailen's message fits in perfectly with all that we've been talking about. I can't wait to dive in and give my audience some actionable steps that they can start taking today! In this podcast, you will discover... How to structure your days and your week How theme days or theme weeks facilitate focus and flow Baby steps you can take to start outsourcing menial tasks Why morning routine can set you up for a successful day For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/19 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Do you want to make 2019 your most creative year ever? In this bonus episode, I share a recent fb livestream replay. You'll learn my goal setting blueprint and also hear why art journals are so powerful as a goal setting tool. LINKS MENTIONED: To watch the free art journaling video series, go to: https://schulmanart.lpages.co/painting-with-words-free-training/ To enroll in Painting With Words, go to: https://schulmanart.leadpages.co/painting-with-words-registration-page/ ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Today, we are diving deep into my morning routine. I've always been fascinated with routines and rituals as successful people, so I thought it only fitting that I share with you my morning routine. Making art, producing these podcasts, and creating my online classes is only possible if I start my day in the best way possible. My current routine is a little bit different than what I shared with you a few years ago when I still had kids living at home. By the way, two weeks from now is my special holiday episode (episode 020). I'm really looking forward to answering your questions on the podcast, so to do that, be sure you either send an e-mail to support@theinspirationplace.net with your question, leave a question on the blog post, or leave me an audio message. To leave me an audio message, all you have to do is go to SchulmanArt.com/ask. In this podcast, you will discover... FIVE essential things that I do every morning to maintain focus a general overview of how I manage my days and my week so I can get as much done as possible. For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/18 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Today, I'm chatting with Michael Roderick, an expert in how to build your network whether that means meeting more artists, gallery directors, members of the press, interior decorators, or social media influencers. Michael helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders through the same methodology he used to go from being a high school English teacher to a Broadway producer in just under two years. In this podcast, you will discover... The four myths of success so you can figure out which mindset is holding you back What the TCM index is and how it can help you sell more art or find more time to create it. What is the difference between networkers and connectors and which one you want to be You'll also discover the best way to communicate and also apps that will help you do that (hint: it's not Facebook messenger) For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/17 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

In this episode I am going to be talking about journaling. I get a lot of questions from my listeners who have trouble focusing. This episode is dedicated to a deep dive into the strategy that I use to quiet my monkey mind and stay focused throughout my day. These days a lot of planners actually include journaling prompts. The biggest roadblock may of us have in reaching our goals is gaining clarity about what those goals should actually be. In this episode, learn about my daily journaling practice, ways to make journaling part of your day and which planners may help you. for full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/16 In this podcast, you will discover... (03:26) Miriam's daily journaling practice (04:41) Ideas on how to make journaling easy (10:07) What stream of consciousness writing actually is (10:58) Should you journal every day? (15:04) Journaling without using a planner (16:10) Why physical journals can be really helpful for full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/16 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Dr. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is an expert on how rest plays a key role in creativity. He is the author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. He is the founder of The Restful Company and a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and history his research demonstrates that many accomplished people use rest in ways that help them be more creative. In this episode he talks about how to make rest work for you. In this podcast, you will discover... (01:40) How Alex's book reaffirmed my parenting ideas (03:34) What deliberate rest is and what it's benefits are (06:07) Is stopping work to check Instagram restful? (07:09) That there is a limit to the amount of focused work we can do (09:30) How rest is a partner to the work (11:57) The role of routines in organizing your time and setting priorities (15:12) Strategies to keep your inner critic at bay when doing creative work (17:02) Does listening to podcasts while you walk limit the potential for creative ideas? (18:48) How music can help recovery (20:20) A discussion on whether sexuality has an impact on creativity (23:24) How Alex is researching companies have put some of ideas about rest into practice (24:56) How more hours doesn't necessarily mean more productivity For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/15 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Did you know that as humans - we were born to create? No matter what your profession or calling in the world, everyone is creating things everyday- whether you are creatively making a cake, raising a family, creating plans for business or serving people. Creating is the joy of being human. We get to create things that never existed. Listen to this episode to learn why so many people have lost touch with their creativity and what happens when we line up with our life purpose. for full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/14 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Today, I've invited a guest expert in how to structure and run your business. Mike Michalowicz has built and sold several multi-million dollar companies, but what he is most proud of is how his books have impacted entrepreneurs around the world. He's made it his life mission as a full time author to eradicate entrepreneur poverty - otherwise known in our world as the starving artist. In this podcast, you will discover... Why becoming more productive is not the answer Why it is essential to create systems in your business so you spend less time behind the computer and more in front of the easel How to add help to your art business - believe me you do not have to do everything yourself ...So that you can spend more time in the studio For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/13 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Email marketing has really made a difference in my own art business. Although there are a lot of experts out there giving advice about email, how do you build a list when you're a visual artist? When a lot of your interaction with customers is in person, how do you encourage them to sign up for your email list? In this podcast, you will discover... 5 ways to get people to join your emailing list What you should be emailing to your list What software to use to help you do all this. To get your freebie go to https://www.schulmanart.com/12 to get links to everything I use for printing and photographing (02:10) A typical situation where someone is viewing your art in person and asks for your business card (03:16) How Miriam gets people she meets in person on her mailing list (04:34) Miriam describes her sign-up postcards (06:52) Do mailing lists actually lead to sales? (07:25) How MailChimp works (09:37) Keeping track of your former customers (11:25) How to choose which email marketing program to use (11:52) The problems with using a spreadsheet to keep track of your mailing list (13:08) Strategies to get people to join your list (15:07) Things that don't work (15:49) More ideas for getting people on your list (18:46) Why you should build an email list and stay in touch with your customers (21:17) Why you shouldn't be afraid of emailing people (22:04) How often you should be emailing your list (22:56) What you should be sending to your list Other links mentioned: Artwork archive: https://www.schulmanart.com/archive MailChimp: https://mailchimp.com/ ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart