Episode 13: Getting Comfortable Selling Your Art

Episode 13: Getting Comfortable with the Idea of Selling Your Art

Unlocking Art Selling Confidence
In this enlightening episode of Creative Juggle Joy, hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent dive deep into the world of art selling. They unravel the mysteries of transforming self-doubt into a flourishing business.

This episode serves as a guide for artists eager to navigate the complexities of art marketing with confidence and authenticity.

By addressing common hurdles such as imposter syndrome and emphasizing the value of storytelling and community, Kaylie and Delores offer invaluable insights for artists at all stages of their careers.


Mindset Shifts for Successful Selling
The episode kicks off with a candid discussion about the mindset shifts necessary for successful art selling.

Kaylie and Delores tackle the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome, a common challenge that many creatives face.

They share personal anecdotes, underscoring the importance of viewing art not merely as a product but as a valuable service that connects creators with appreciative audiences.

This reframing helps artists recognize the worth of their creations and fosters confidence in their ability to market their work.


The Power of Consistency
Consistency emerges as a central theme, emphasized by entrepreneur Marie Forleo.

The hosts advocate for maintaining a consistent presence and message, which is crucial in building trust and establishing a loyal customer base.

This approach is reinforced by practical strategies such as understanding one's audience and differentiating between soft and hard selling techniques.

By incorporating storytelling into their marketing efforts, artists can build genuine relationships with potential buyers, ultimately enhancing the overall art-selling experience.


Leveraging Affiliate Marketing
Another key focus of the episode is the strategic use of affiliate marketing.

Kaylie and Delores delve into how artists can leverage affiliate links to generate additional income.

By recommending products that align with their work, artists can add value for their audience without being overly pushy.

This strategy is particularly beneficial for those who are just starting and may struggle with initial sales.

Identifying where the target audience congregates, whether online or in physical locations, is essential for effective marketing and establishing a connection with potential buyers.


The Role of Accountability Groups
The episode also highlights the transformative power of accountability groups.

Being part of a supportive community provides artists with encouragement and diverse perspectives, which can be instrumental in overcoming the fear of judgment.

Personal anecdotes illustrate the camaraderie and inspiration found within such groups, as members share their unique experiences and challenges.

This sense of community can empower artists to embrace their stories and promote their art with greater assurance.


Networking and Finding Your Audience
Networking and finding one's target audience are also emphasized as crucial components of successful art marketing.

Whether through online platforms or unexpected venues like garden centers, identifying where potential buyers are likely to be found can significantly enhance an artist's reach.

By serving and guiding their audience, artists can create meaningful connections that extend beyond mere transactions.


Practical Tips for Artists
Throughout the episode, Kaylie and Delores provide practical tips and recommendations, including leveraging a website resources page and participating in workshops or creative groups.

These strategies not only help artists showcase their work effectively but also offer opportunities for personal growth and development.


Conclusion: Your Path to Artistic Success
Ultimately, "Getting Comfortable with the Idea of Selling Your Art" serves as a comprehensive resource for artists looking to overcome self-doubt and achieve artistic success.

By embracing consistency, storytelling, and community, artists can navigate the art market with confidence and authenticity, paving the way for a thriving creative career.

 

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TRANSCRIPT:

Kaylie Edwards (00:02)

Hey everyone, and welcome back to the Creative JuggleJoy podcast. I'm your host, Kaylie Edwards, and today I'm joined by my amazing co-host, Delores Naskrent.

 

Delores Naskrent (00:18)

Thanks. Hi everybody, I am super excited to dive into today's topic because it's all about getting comfortable with the idea of selling your art.

 

Kaylie Edwards (00:30)

Yes, today we're not just talking about the how of selling your art, but also about shifting your mindset to see your creations as valuable assets. 

 

Something worth sharing no matter who you are or where you are in life. So let's kick things off with a little reality check. 

 

Many of us face this nagging voice in our heads that tells us we're not good enough, right?

 

I remember feeling like a complete fraud when I started my candle business. Even to this day sometimes I have these feelings come up. I thought, who am I to sell this?

 

Delores Naskrent (01:08)

I can't believe it. You know, I hear it and I think, come on, but yet I totally get it too. It's like a constant battle against imposter syndrome, like constant.

 

Kaylie Edwards (01:19)

Yes, it so is. And so, just so everyone knows who's listening, you won't get rid of it completely. 

 

It will sneak up on you when you least expect it and you really just have to push past it and flip the script and find a way of doing it differently. but here's the thing. 

 

Every time you create, you're offering something unique to the world as author and entrepreneur, Marie Forleo, says “success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.” It's about changing that internal dialogue.

 

Delores Naskrent (02:03)

That is so true. Instead of asking, what if they don't like it? Ask, what if they love it? It's all about flipping that script.

 

Kaylie Edwards (02:13)

Yes, most definitely. And speaking of flipping the script, let's talk about some actionable steps. One great tip is to start viewing selling as serving. 

 

This was a great one. I can't remember who told me it originally, but there's plenty of people that say it. You're not just pushing products. You're providing something valuable that could really benefit someone or inspire someone, something that someone's going to love.

 

Delores Naskrent (02:41)

I love that. That's just the perfect way. Let's just sprinkle in some quotes to reinforce this, shall we? 

 

Ryan Lilly says, “make something people want and sell that or be someone people need and sell you.” I think that really emphasizes understanding the value of what you're offering.

 

Kaylie Edwards (03:05)

Exactly. And another person, Ron Carr, reminds us “sales is not about closing, it's about opening up relationships.” Selling is about building connections.

 

Delores Naskrent (03:19)

I love that. That's a great perspective. Kaylie, can you share some of the tips on how you started selling like this? Like in a way that felt really authentic?

 

Kaylie Edwards (03:32)

Yeah, I can. So let's break it down. 

 

First, understanding your audience is crucial. Many people forget to do this when they first start out, especially if you're just doing art as a hobby. 

 

It can take anywhere from 7 to 20 touch points for a person to decide to make a purchase from you. So think about that.

 

Delores Naskrent (03:34)

Great.

 

Kaylie Edwards (04:00)

How many times do you need to see something before you're ready to buy? How many times have you bought something on impulse without a reason in that moment too? 

 

It must've been really compelling. Or a deadline to get you over that buying, later mentality, that FOMO, God, it's going, because like I've only got an hour to buy it.

 

Delores Naskrent (04:14)

Yeah

 

Kaylie Edwards (04:29)

If you don't have that urgency.

 

Delores Naskrent (04:33)

Yeah, absolutely.

 

Kaylie Edwards (04:34)

Then you don't buy usually. Or you put it in your cart you forget about it.

 

Delores Naskrent (04:39)

I understand completely and God there's so much to learn about it right? 

 

The soft selling versus the hard selling and really sales in general even though I've been selling my art for the longest time it's relatively a new concept for me you know you're you've been really helping me a lot with this Kaylie.

 

Kaylie Edwards (05:03)

Yeah, it can be overwhelming. I still do research on it myself because sometimes things change in the marketplace as well. 

 

So just to explain what people might not know between soft selling and hard selling, there's a difference.

 

 So soft selling is all about building relationships that trust and creating a connection. It's a subtle, non-pushy way of selling.



Kaylie Edwards (05:33)

So it's like when you read an email and it's more of a story and then somebody's linked a couple of the words and you've clicked in to go and see what it is and it goes to a product. That is what you call soft selling. Or it's where you've put in the PS of an email

 

Delores Naskrent (05:45)

Mm-hmm.

 

Kaylie Edwards (05:51)

a new product that may be popular. So while hard selling is more direct and transactional, soft selling, can use methods like storytelling on social media, sharing the backstory behind the piece or why you created it, and recommending resources, and product services while giving advice or helpful tips. 

 

We've all had it where we've read a blog post and then they have maybe a link to an affiliate product that they're selling, but it wasn't a full-on hard sell you must buy. It's just kind of offering that this, you might like this because it's helpful.

 

Delores Naskrent (06:32)

Mm-hmm.

 

Kaylie Edwards (06:33)

For example, if you painted a piece that evokes a personal memory, share that story. It makes that art feel relatable and people are more likely to buy something they feel a connection with. 

 

Plus, you can sprinkle in some soft selling techniques like using the PS in your emails to mention a product or linking to a recommended supply you used for your art. And let's not forget about having most popular or a recommended product resources pages on your website. 

 

This is a thing I came across, I think it was last year, and it can really guide new visitors and give them a reason to explore what you offer or any recommended products that you have, things that you've used before or that you like to use.

 

Delores Naskrent (07:24)

That is a great point. I've noticed that when I share personal stories about my art or a product that I'm using, people really respond positively. 

 

But what about hard selling? I mean, how should artists approach that? Like, is there an actual method?

 

Kaylie Edwards (07:42)

Well, hard selling is more direct and it should be used strategically. 

 

It's effective during like special promotions or sales events. For instance, if you're having a limited-time offer, send out an email blast with a clear call to action like Shop now, or don't miss out on this exclusive sale, limited edition prints gone in a few days or something like that.

 

Those are the times when you want to use hard selling. You don't want to use it all the time. So with like, when people post on social media, you're looking at a few hard-sell posts, probably a week. 

 

Some people limit it to like once a week and then try and do the soft selling more. 

 

Daily soft selling is totally fine. You can do that because you're building a connection with people and then offering something for them if they want to buy. 

 

You can always incorporate testimonials from previous buyers when it comes to hard selling. That can help get people over the hump of buying. If someone loved their piece, and shared a great review, shout it from the rooftops. So that social proof can encourage others to buy from you. 

 

Delores Naskrent (09:02)

Yeah, I agree with that. I mean, really that's insightful. I know how easily I'm swayed if I hear somebody else, you know, kind of give a so much a testimonial, but even just tell me what they liked about a product or a person or a thing that they've bought. 

 

I really think that is an excellent way to market for sure.I  think the key is to be patient and persistent for sure.

 

Kaylie Edwards (09:37)

Exactly. And when you do decide to hard sell, make sure your audience is warmed up to your work first. So that's why soft selling comes in and getting people to know you, your backstory, emotions behind the piece or anything to do with that. 

 

It's all about timing and context. So sending your audience on a journey to get to know you first, to get to like you and then trust you.

 

Because we've all had those people where they've just jumped in our inbox and trying to sell us something or in the street and someone's trying to sell you something. 

 

You automatically clam up because you don't know them. You don't trust them because you don't know them. So it's bringing people on that journey to then want to buy from you. 

 

Yes, we've all bought things on impulse online, but when we really look at it, did we trust that person?

 

Delores Naskrent (10:11)

Yeah.

 

Kaylie Edwards (10:31)

Did we like them? Did we know them? Sometimes we're put off because of the way someone said something.

 

Delores Naskrent (10:38)

Yeah, you know, like when you talk about all these different ways of selling and we've been talking about all these different things, having your own website, doing pop-up fairs, selling from marketplaces like Zazzle and Etsy. 

 

You know, it's interesting to talk about all of those different things and It's kind of an experiment really over the years, right?

 

I can look back because I've got so many years behind me and I can see all of these different pockets of things that I've experimented with. I've transitioned mostly to online sales, mostly digital products and education. 

 

What about you, Kaylie? What's your story?

 

Kaylie Edwards (11:29)

When I started my candle business, I started off with like fairs. Online, I kind of did it a little bit later. Recommendations for family and friends were obviously a big chunk of my money that came from my first business. 

 

You know, that's how people get to know you. If somebody endorses you, they're more likely to buy from you. There's nothing quite like engaging with potential buyers face to face as well. So craft fairs are a brilliant way of getting to know your customers.

 

Delores Naskrent (12:00)

Mm-hmm.

 

Kaylie Edwards (12:02)

You know, recommendations from friends and family was so important to me at the beginning. Then when I started my Etsy shop on my maternity leave, I transitioned to online, like yourself, and using other marketplaces like Zazzle, Redbubble, Society6. 

 

And these days I still use recommendations, but mostly through helping others online, in local groups and through collaborations. That's how I get a lot of my recommendations through. I find that...

 

Community building is key, especially in social media groups and online, in the digital space. 

 

Connecting with other creatives and potential buyers fosters a supportive environment and it helps people connect with you, like you and know you and then trust you to buy. 

 

And yes, I'm a huge fan of utilizing affiliate links for art supplies or products and resources. I recommend this way where when I share tips or stories. I can also provide links for people to purchase what I use or that can benefit everyone involved.

 

Delores Naskrent (13:08)

Yeah, that's a smart way to integrate selling without coming off as really pushy, I think. 

 

It's all about adding value, really. Like, I have certain products that I use, and it's funny with one thing, the stand kind of a system that I use for my iPad.

 

I had no idea that that was a thing. I really had never understood what affiliate sales was all about. And now I'm actually quite comfortable doing it. 

 

And you know that I do a lot of affiliate sales for other teachers because they're teachers who have helped me and have really set, I don't know, just sort of set me on the right path. So...

 

I feel like it's really an ethical way of interesting people in something that you truly believe in.

 

Kaylie Edwards (14:10)

Yes. Affiliate sales, I know there might be people on here not understanding what that means and that's totally okay. When you get into the digital space, you'll start learning these concepts. 

 

But affiliate links like I would find somebody whose art that I love, but they've also got affiliate programs to maybe courses that they create.

 

Delores Naskrent (14:18)

Mm-hmm.

 

Kaylie Edwards (14:40)

for creating that art piece, what I would do is try and get approved with them to sell their courses. 

 

That is another way of earning some income, especially if you're starting out and you're not getting enough sales in at the start for your art, you can also use affiliate income to help you out at the beginning. 

 

So recommend supplies that you use if they have affiliate programs. Obviously not everybody does. Like the likes of Affinity Designer, I would love to recommend them, but they don't have an affiliate program yet.

 

Delores Naskrent (15:15)

Yeah. Too bad.

 

Kaylie Edwards (15:18)

So it's trying to find ones that you can use. I like to use them in my emails. Sometimes if I'm recommending maybe a mentor, like one of my mentors is Carrie Green. She has affiliate programs for some of the things that she does. For like her website building software that I use, I have an affiliate link for that. 

 

And it means if anyone asks me about what websites they could start with, I can say, well, FEA Create, if you're a little bit further and you have a bit of money, you can start with FEA Create. 

And I can give them my affiliate link and I can get a small kickback from that. And it's just a way of helping you out in business. 

 

So a guy called Daniel Pink said, “sales is not about convincing, it's about influencing and guiding.”

 

Delores Naskrent (16:04)

Yes.

 

Kaylie Edwards (16:12)

So we're not just selling, we're serving our audience by helping them find what they need. 

 

Dolores, what do you think our listeners who are just starting to sell their art and are struggling with the selling part need to hear? 

 

What encouragement can you offer them?

 

Delores Naskrent (16:30)

I think believing in yourself first of all and believing that there is someone out there that really needs that thing that you're creating and the internet is millions of billions of people like the market is actually so broad you can't imagine how many people actually want that thing that you are selling.

 

And all you need to do is get out there and try to find them. It's just one of those things. The market is there. It's just to connect with them. 

And I really agree with the whole idea of the social groups, sort of like people who are trying to do the same thing as you, getting in with groups, with those people and talking about some of the ways that they're trying to get their product in front of the people that they need to get in front of. 

 

So I really think one of the most important things to do is to be confident in just meeting with other people who are just like you and talking about the kind of things that you could do.

 

And then also just doing a lot of research about what it is that you're selling and where it's selling online or wherever. 

 

I mean it doesn't have to be online. Just trying to find where those people who are going to be your buyers, where are they? 

 

Where are they hanging out? Because that's where you want to be.

 

Kaylie Edwards (18:18)

Yes, most definitely. That's a way you need to look at finding those people who could be potential buyers. know, if people, let's say you do landscapes or nature or gardening or something like that. Let's say you paint flowers. 

 

Where can you find those potential buyers who would be interested in buying those kind of prints that you do or?

 

Delores Naskrent (18:32)

Mm-hmm.

 

Kaylie Edwards (18:46)

Canvases. Try and find where you might find them. Maybe go to your local garden centre and see if you can sell there. 

 

When I was on holiday in Scotland, there was an artist, I can't remember her name now. I tried to look her up online, but I couldn't find her. She was like a local artist to Stranraer way. And she had her, they were so funny.

 

Like cow pictures and things and they had these funny quotes on them and she did little keyrings and she'd obviously done prints on slate, that you can hang them up on the wall and she'd obviously gone to the local garden centre and got them selling there and I think that's a brilliant idea. 

 

You know, if she had made anything to do with plants I think that would be even better. I think she's kind of missing a trick with that.

 

I feel like that is a great way of finding people who could buy from you is look at where they could be hanging out or where they could be buying, picking up supplies for things. 

 

You know, outdoorsy people. If you're painting things for outdoorsy people, can you get your art, like maybe even leaflets of your art prints?

 

Kaylie Edwards (20:10)

and take them to an outdoor place nearby. You don't have to do everything online. You just need to find places where these people are hanging out or where they could potentially be.

 

Delores Naskrent (20:12)

Mm-hmm.

 

Right. So when we're serving our audience, what can we do? Like, Kaylie, do you have any suggestions about resources or books that have helped with just shifting your mind about sales in general? 

 

Like, have you got any that you can recommend that you, I know that you're into this, so you probably have some great advice to give us?

 

Kaylie Edwards (20:45)

Such a great question. Yes, one fantastic book I come across is “Artpreneur” by Miriam Schulman. I think she's from New York. It dives into the mindset shifts needed to view your creative work as a valuable asset and provides practical strategies for selling. 

 

I have my own copy along with the workbook I bought directly from Miriam when I took her workshop.

 

She opens, I think it's a couple of times a year, which is great. So if you look her up, I will link her down below. She's brilliant. 

 

Another great read is “The Artist's Way” by Julia Cameron. I haven't read it myself yet, but it is on my list to read because there's been so much great recommendations for it. I hear amazing things about it. So anyone looking to

overcome creative blocks or rediscover their artistic self. 

 

That's a great one. I also recommend following creatives like Austin Kleon, who writes about creativity in such an accessible way. His book, “Steal Like an Artist”, emphasizes that it's okay to draw inspiration from others, which can be so freeing coming from an artist.

 

Delores Naskrent (21:51)

Absolutely. That's what I bring up all the time and all my students will concur because I literally have it sitting beside me. I have all three of his books and they're such a like really easy read. 

 

Like if you want just a relaxing read that you can actually get through really quickly or if you only have little tiny pockets of time, it's great because it's very much illustrated. Like 50 % of it is illustrated. So they're great books to have. Those are solid recommendations I'm going to check out for sure. 

 

Thanks, Kaylie. Artpreneur definitely sounding interesting to me.

 

Kaylie Edwards (22:40)

You're welcome.

 

Yeah, Miriam Schulman, she spends a lot of time on the mindset for artists because that is such an issue that artists can start out with and selling and she just brings it to light so much easier and a great way to follow is her methods.

 

Delores Naskrent (23:04)

Yeah, you know, I think reading how other artists have journeyed through the problems and issues that they've faced, I think, is something that when you read about it, just kind of puts everything into perspective for you, makes it lot easier. 

 

The one that we talked about just recently was that elephant in the room negativity from family and friends.

 

You could talk, I'm sure talk about that. I could talk about that for days too. I know it can really sting, know, when you have poured your heart into something and when people ask you, you know, what do do? 

 

And you say, well, I'm an artist. And they kind of just go, OHHH, it's as if you need some kind of a real job. You know, you can't make a living as an artist.



Delores Naskrent (24:02)

I've loved lately how much of a shift there is in the world in general about artists and making a living from your art. But you definitely, you have to go through it. Like there are some things that can sting, really sting for sure.

 

Kaylie Edwards (24:25)

Yeah, for sure. I faced my fair share of criticism from those closest to me. But I learned to set boundaries. If someone isn't supportive, it's okay to create a bit of distance. 

 

You need to protect your creative spirit and your energy and your mind. I also found listening to people's podcasts and YouTube videos on mindset, motivation with the likes of Jim Roan and Les Brown are two of the greats.

 

And they're so funny as well. 

 

Others really helped me in the beginning as well. Still do today. If I'm having a crappy day from someone's comments or negativity, they get me out of that funk. 

 

Or even putting on a comedy can do wonders when it comes to negativity. Just shut the door, tell them to go away and put on a comedy and sit there. Like, some people will laugh at me because I really love kids animations. Because I find them so funny sometimes. 

 

Delores Naskrent (25:29)

Absolutely.

 

They think that the... Sorry to interrupt, but they think animations are made for kids. They are not. I mean, as an adult watching kids' animations, you know that most of the stuff is going over your kids' heads. 

 

I mean, they're just seeing the funny thing that's happening, but there's a message there. I highly recommend watching animations. And just really look between the lines. Read between the lines.

 

Delores Naskrent (26:02)

yeah, I love that idea though that you know watching something funny or doing you know anything like that like what other distractions there's got to be other things, like I think, just I love the idea of reading you know and doing that whole like those books we just mentioned by Austin Kleon are perfect because you could sit and read five pages and then get back to your tasks and you wouldn't have lost half a day.

 

But somehow it just makes your head, I don't know, your attitude change and you can get back into doing something a little bit more positive. It's so tough when you get punched in the gut, but you do have to figure out ways to get yourself out of that funk or it can't really last for days.

 

Kaylie Edwards (26:53)

For sure, for sure.

 

Delores Naskrent (26:54)

What do I mean, what else can we suggest to listeners to, you know, where they could find support to counteract that negativity? 

 

Like, what else can we think of that could help?

 

Kaylie Edwards (27:07)

Well, joining creative groups, like we've mentioned quite a lot, attending workshops as well. 

 

You know, can you find artists in your area that you can go and paint with? 

 

Can you attend some workshops? Even finding an accountability buddy can help. it doesn't have to be in your local area. You can do that online. So for example, I found incredible support through Dolores's community and those connections have been invaluable.

 

Delores Naskrent (27:28)

Yeah.

 

Kaylie Edwards (27:37)

I've also got a local Wrexham business group that I go to and I find so much support just going. I love going to meet them locally because I feel so energized afterwards and so relieved as well because some people are going through the same thing or they've been through the same thing and then they give me advice. 

 

You know, some of them are older ladies who have also...

 

been parents and did a business at the beginning when they had their babies. And sometimes that's helpful to know that they've gone through it and are still running a business. 

 

We talk about this in the past episodes as well. So if you haven't already, please go back and listen to them. 

 

In your experience, Delores, how can artists balance the fear of judgment with the desire to share their work? 

 

What practical steps can they take?

 

Delores Naskrent (28:12)

Right.

 

Well, I definitely agree with just finding a partner that can make a big difference. 

 

I have groups that I have been in for several years now through some of the big courses I've taken. I've been in smaller accountability groups that we still continue to meet to this day and talk about what we've done that week or how we're pursuing our goals. 

 

It's funny because we've sometimes all moved in such different directions with what we're doing. Considering where we met, you'd think that would be something that we'd have in common, but a lot of times that's just the starting point and we've all gone in different directions. But they're just such an incredible support.

 

You know, you could share what's happening and talk about those things. And, you know, if it's a problem, you have three other people that can help you with ideas on what you can do or what they've done or like you said, you know, just different examples of how people deal with stuff. 

 

So being in a group makes such a difference.

 

I know for my group that meets every Tuesday night, we come hell or high water, we're there and we're all talking about different things. 

 

Like we're all doing very different things in our artistic lives, but it's amazing how fun and how interesting it is to hear about what other people are doing. And it's neat how it kind of helps other people to maybe visualize what they could be doing differently or different things that they had never, ever thought of trying. 

 

And then all of a sudden it's kind of in there, know, they kind of can imagine themselves in that position. So I love being in that group and I leave the meetings, in fact sometimes I don't want them to end as some of them, some of you will know that a lot of times we go well beyond the one hour, we're usually at least an hour and a half. 

 

And I sometimes don't want them to end because I just feel like such camaraderie with those people who are in the group and we come from all different walks of life, all different age groups and all different stages in our businesses. 

 

Some people have just started, and some people have been at it for many, many years like myself, but it's just so refreshing to just talk to people who totally get it.

 

Kaylie Edwards (31:16)

For sure. Like, when I go to these local group meetings that... They're mostly either once a month or every couple of months because we're all mums, some of us, and we're all women doing jobs as well and... It's difficult to sometimes find a schedule that works for everybody. 

 

But when we do, when we meet up, sometimes it's a small group, sometimes it's quite a big group of us and it'll go... Well, you know, we try and say it's an hour.

 

And if it's an evening one, it can go on for a while. And I have my son with me most of the time. So I don't want to leave, but I have to because I've got to take my son home. 

 

Because he starts to get a bit naggy, but he is brilliant sometimes when we go. And some of the ladies, because they've obviously got kids themselves, they're brilliant with him and they love seeing him. I think the group host… 

 

who's my friend Emma. She calls him the honorary member of our group. 

 

She loves seeing him and I love taking him with me. He can be a bit of a pain in the bum because he's a toddler. 

 

Sometimes he doesn't want to do what I want to do. But yeah, I don't want to leave those groups because I have such, once you get in a conversation with somebody who you can relate to, it's so difficult to actually come away from that and get out with a conversation.

 

But yeah, that's definitely something that people need to look at is find somewhere, find a community that you can attach yourself to and get involved.

 

Delores Naskrent (32:45)

Yeah agreed.

 

Kaylie Edwards (32:58)

So, if after listening to this episode you still have those fears and you've been listening, stepping out of your comfort zone and selling your creations, I invite you to check out my 5-day Visibility Breakthrough Challenge.

 

It's free, so it's a self-paced challenge. It's designed to help you take small, actionable steps each day to boost your visibility and confidence in selling your art. Plus, you'll gain access to a supportive community where you can connect with other creatives who are also navigating the challenges of getting visible in their businesses. 

 

It's a fantastic way to step out of your comfort zone and find the encouragement you need. The link to the challenge can be found in the show notes and the episode description for anyone who's interested. 

 

So to wrap up, remember that getting comfortable with selling your art is a journey. Embrace your story, seek out positive influences and don't let fear hold you back.

 

Delores Naskrent (33:58)

Absolutely. And if you found today's episode helpful, please share it with a friend who might need that little bit of confidence boost too.

 

Kaylie Edwards (34:06)

Yes, and thanks for tuning in everyone. Don't forget to subscribe to the Creative Juggle Joy podcast for more tips and insights. Until next time, keep creating, keep juggling and most importantly, keep finding joy in the process.


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