Feeling unsure how your business really performed this past quarter?

In this workshop-style episode, I'll guides you through some hands-on reflection designed for artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs.

I'll share 4 key metrics — from gross and net profit to audience growth — to help you uncover what your numbers are really telling you. With simple prompts and practical insights, you’ll walk away knowing where to focus next and how to approach Q4 with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Take 20 minutes, grab your notebook, and let’s turn your reflection into your next big step toward being Revenue Ready.

✅ Get my Revenue Streams for Creatives PDF here!!! (https://bit.ly/CreativeBoss)

✅ Other Quarterly Review Episodes:

• Episode 44. Guidance for Your Q2 Review: No Numbers This Time!

• Episode 33. Inspiration for Your Q1 Review: Peek Into a Profit Planning Session with an Artist Couple

• Episode 21. Guidance for Your Q4 Review: Sales Tracking for Commercial Artists, Makers and Designers
• Episode 5. Get Organized in Your Business with This Sales Tracking Process for Creatives

✅ Next Steps:

1. Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

✅ Get my Revenue Streams for Creatives PDF here!!! (https://bit.ly/CreativeBoss)

Wow! I can hardly believe it—but this month marks one full year on the Revenue Ready Creative podcast, friend!

Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or you’re brand new today, I want to say a big, heartfelt thank you.

Your time, your creativity, and your energy matter—and I don’t take it lightly that you choose to spend some of it with me here on the show.

In fact, I love hearing that people look forward to starting their creative week of work with this show. 💕

And since a one-year anniversary deserves a little celebration, I created something special for you.

I put together a free instant download that highlights 9 different revenue stream categories for creatives.

✅ Get my Revenue Streams for Creatives PDF here!!! (https://bit.ly/CreativeBoss)

And here’s a bonus tip: you can actually use this episode as an audio guide while you look through the PDF.

I’ll walk you through each of the 9 categories today, so you’ll have both the visual reference and my voice guiding you through it step by step!

✅ Next Steps:

1. Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

A new inquiry just landed in your inbox. A fresh commission just walked in the door. So… now what do you do?

Whether you’re feeling rusty, launching something new, or simply haven’t onboarded a client in a while, this episode will help you reclaim your footing and lead with confidence — even if you’re still figuring things out behind the scenes.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why the start of a client project often feels like starting from scratch

• The power of having a clear, written process (even a simple one!)

• How to prepare for common client questions

• Why communication and realistic timelines are everything

• And how to build trust with clients — starting from day one

If you're ready to guide your next client with more ease, structure, and calm confidence, this one's for you.

✅ Also mentioned in this episode...

• Episode 10: How to Manage Clients Through the Original Artwork Commission Process as a Professional Artist

✅ Next Steps:

1. Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

We’ll start today’s episode with a "yes or no" Pop quiz, friend!

Is your content strategy “Revenue Ready” for Fall?

Simple yes or no question, but I promise there is no judgement either way.

Whether your content strategy is ready or not, customers will be ready to buy. They’re already scrolling through places like Etsy, Pinterest, Google searches and social media looking for gifts they’re ready to purchase. People are also ready to spend money on the decorative (artful) finishing touches for those house projects that they started and really want to finish before the end of the year. And customers are also ready to finally sign up for that collage, pottery, or calligraphy class. Whether you’re ready or not, customers, prospects and potential buyers are out there, and they’re ready to spend money.

Lets get your content calendar revenue ready with some ideas for what to post so that when that customer, prospect or potential buyer goes a-lookin', they find you!

✅ Next Steps:

1. Get your questions answered on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/HeatherAllenOnline
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

Feeling stuck staring at a never-ending to-do list? As a busy creative, deciding where to focus your energy can feel overwhelming — especially when everything feels important right now.

In this episode, I share a simple prioritization framework I’ve been using for almost 10 years: the Time Value Matrix. It’s a practical tool that helps you cut through the noise, focus on the tasks that actually move your business forward, and reduce time spent on the low-value work that drains your energy.

You’ll learn:

• The 4 categories of tasks (A, B, C, and D) — and why knowing the difference is game-changing

• How to spot your A-level, revenue-ready tasks (the ones with the biggest ROI)

• Examples of how this works for digital creators, crafters, and artists

• Considerations for letting AI help you with low-value tasks

👉 Challenge for today: Take your current to-do list and run it through the Time Value Matrix. Circle one A-level task and tackle it first.

✅ Next Steps:

1. Book Your Coaching Call!
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

Feeling stretched thin this busy season? You don’t have to do it all alone. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to hire support in a way that feels clear, doable, and affordable.

You’ll learn:

• How to decide exactly what kind of help you need

• Creative options for paying or trading beyond just cash

• Why clarity is kind — and how a simple job description makes hiring smoother

• The importance of planning for help before you’re overwhelmed

Hiring help doesn’t have to break the bank — and bringing in support early can make your busy season run so much smoother.

👉 If this episode encourages you, share it with a fellow artist who’s gearing up for the season too!

✅ Next Steps:

1. Book Your Coaching Call!
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

When you identify a struggle in work or life, creating healthy boundaries can be a powerful way to reduce stress, reclaim time, and regain a sense of control.

Boundary setting also helps you to step into your best, most creative self!

Here’s a step-by-step practical approach to creating those boundaries and improving your well-being.

This is a 5-step framework designed to help you set and sustain boundaries that protect your time, energy, and peace of mind — at work, at home, and in relationships.

This strategy is perfect for working artists and self-employed creatives!

What’s the current situation causing stress, resentment, or anxiety?

My struggle is: ____________.

Where is your energy, time, or emotional well-being being drained?

• Time

• Communication

• Emotional energy

• Physical space

• Task/workload

• Other: _______________________

What clear, kind, actionable limit do you want to set?

How will you communicate and enforce this boundary?

After trying this for a few days or weeks…

✅ Next Steps:

1. Book Your Coaching Call!
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

One of the biggest challenges that I’ve heard come up through hours and hours of coaching sessions with creatives, is that of getting found online for what you do or make.

Simply getting found and increasing visibility online... which isn’t so easy these days with all of the noise, options, and algorithm changes.

But there are a few things you can do to increase your online visibility through your digital storefront and targeted key words as you gear up for your next season of sales.

Today, as you look at the week ahead, we’ll focus on three creative business checklists that you can knock out in under an hour each.

1. Your keywords and key phrase brainstorm
2. Your digital storefront audit
3. Your social media refresh

Listen in for guidance for each. Be sure to use a timer for these exercises to keep you super focused on the task at hand.

Using keywords strategically today will help you to increase your online visibility and get found online this season!

✅ Next Steps:

1. Book Your Coaching Call!
2. Respond to the Call To Artists: Request for Topics
3. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
4. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.