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INSPIRATION

We all have days where words come out clunky, designs fall flat, and creativity seems elusive. Those days can become weeks and weeks can become months when we go through rough patches or busy times in our lives. Getting back to something that inspires us can reignite our passion and propel us forward....

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WHEN IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS WORKING

WHEN IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS WORKING

WHEN IT FEELS LIKE NOTHING IS WORKING

You’re doing the work. All the things. You’re showing up. You’ve made the products, launched the shop, posted to social, tried the...

Passive Product Business

May 263 min read

ADAPT YOUR SEO STRATEGY IN THE AGE OF AI (and Actually Get Seen Online)

ADAPT YOUR SEO STRATEGY IN THE AGE OF AI (and Actually Get Seen Online)

ADAPT YOUR SEO STRATEGY IN THE AGE OF AI (and Actually Get Seen Online)

It’s probably pretty obvious by now: the digital landscape is shifting again, and in some big ways that directly affect us as small...

Passive Product Business

May 193 min read

IMPORTANT STEPS TO CREATING MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS

IMPORTANT STEPS TO CREATING MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS

IMPORTANT STEPS TO CREATING MULTIPLE INCOME STREAMS

In my work coaching entrepreneurs with their passive product businesses, I've noticed a few key pieces of advice that I repeat over and...

Passive Product Business

May 124 min read

ADDING PASSIVE PRODUCTS TO YOUR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS

ADDING PASSIVE PRODUCTS TO YOUR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS

ADDING PASSIVE PRODUCTS TO YOUR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS

I used to design custom wedding invitation packages. I worked extensively with brides to bring their vision to life with completely...

Passive Product Business

May 54 min read

COMPOUNDING INTEREST IN YOUR BUSINESS

COMPOUNDING INTEREST IN YOUR BUSINESS

COMPOUNDING INTEREST IN YOUR BUSINESS

If you got here hoping I'm going to talk finance, you don't need to keep reading. Although since I used to work in finance, I can explain...

Passive Product Business

Apr 282 min read

DEVELOPING YOUR OWN SIGNATURE STYLE

DEVELOPING YOUR OWN SIGNATURE STYLE

DEVELOPING YOUR OWN SIGNATURE STYLE

People talk about when artists have found their signature style, that it's easier to spot their work, that they sell more pieces, & that...

Passive Product Business

Apr 214 min read

FASTER.

FASTER.

FASTER.

Let's skip to the good part. So often we focus on wanting a result faster. We want to be three years ahead, with the right following, the...

Passive Product Business

Apr 143 min read

FIGHTING FOR ATTENTION

FIGHTING FOR ATTENTION

FIGHTING FOR ATTENTION

Technology is advancing at rates we've never experienced before. We used to have time to get used to new products or software before the...

Passive Product Business

Apr 73 min read

THE DOLDRUMS

THE DOLDRUMS

THE DOLDRUMS

We all experience seasons of the doldrums from time to time. My husband suspects I get them seasonally each winter, as he says I come...

Passive Product Business

Mar 313 min read

SIMPLIFYING YOUR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

SIMPLIFYING YOUR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

SIMPLIFYING YOUR PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Marketing can feel overwhelming when you're first starting out. You're not sure where the line is between being professional and standing...

Passive Product Business

Mar 243 min read

PERSPECTIVE

PERSPECTIVE

PERSPECTIVE

I'm not usually one to add disclaimers to my posts, but I felt this week might warrant one. I typically have several weeks of posts...

Passive Product Business

Mar 173 min read

I DIDN'T KNOW I COULD...

I DIDN'T KNOW I COULD...

I DIDN'T KNOW I COULD...

One of the truly best things about being an artist is that I'm constantly surprising myself. Each time I draw, paint, or create...

Passive Product Business

Mar 103 min read

DON'T NEED TO MAKE 6 FIGURES TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

DON'T NEED TO MAKE 6 FIGURES TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

DON'T NEED TO MAKE 6 FIGURES TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE

Everyone wants the dream...to hear "cha-ching" while you're out living life to the fullest. Me? I just like to hear it while I'm making...

Passive Product Business

Mar 33 min read

ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT CROWD?

ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT CROWD?

ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT CROWD?

You've likely curated both a follower and following list that resemble you in some way. People are drawn to others that are similar to...

Passive Product Business

Feb 244 min read

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A PRINT-ON-DEMAND COMPANY

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A PRINT-ON-DEMAND COMPANY

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A PRINT-ON-DEMAND COMPANY

The question I hear most often is "which Print-on-Demand company is the best" or "which POD company should I start with?" I'm going to...

Passive Product Business

Feb 173 min read

WORKING ON A DIAGONAL PATTERN

WORKING ON A DIAGONAL PATTERN

WORKING ON A DIAGONAL PATTERN

This is a continuation of the Behind the Scenes of my Pear Pattern Collection. This is also where I tell you that I didn't hit record on...

Passive Product Business

Feb 132 min read

DOING IT ALL COULD BE SLOWING YOU DOWN

DOING IT ALL COULD BE SLOWING YOU DOWN

DOING IT ALL COULD BE SLOWING YOU DOWN

As a solopreneur, you wear all the hats: designer, developer, tester, marketer, delivery, finance, customer service....you get the idea....

Passive Product Business

Feb 105 min read

A CREATOR'S DAY

A CREATOR'S DAY

A CREATOR'S DAY

There's a reason many creatives ask other entrepreneurs for guidance on a "typical" workday or workflow. Because ours feel scattered....

Passive Product Business

Feb 34 min read

RESEARCH COULD BE ONE OF THE MISSING PIECES TO YOUR SUCCESS

RESEARCH COULD BE ONE OF THE MISSING PIECES TO YOUR SUCCESS

RESEARCH COULD BE ONE OF THE MISSING PIECES TO YOUR SUCCESS

One of the things you may not know about me is that I am a detail-oriented avid researcher. I research everything. I've always been...

Passive Product Business

Jan 274 min read

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

I've talked to a lot of entrepreneurs this past year and I frequently hear the typical imposter syndrome type comments. But also comments...

Passive Product Business

Jan 204 min read

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