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#023: 5 Essential Ingredients for Creative Growth Nov 13, 2024

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the key elements that have helped me—and many others—accelerate our creative journeys. It’s not just about improving technique or mastering your medium (though that’s part of it!). It’s about nurturing the mindset, environment, and community that make growth happen in unexpected and powerful ways.

Here’s what you can expect in this week’s episode:

Mindset Shifts for Creative Growth – How the right mindset can unlock endless creative potential (and why self-doubt doesn’t have to hold you back).
Setting Up Your Creative Environment – Why your workspace is more than just a place to create; it’s where your best ideas come to life.
Consistency (and Rest) – Why showing up is key to progress, but resting is just as important for long-term growth.
Pushing Beyond Your Comfort Zone – The uncomfortable truth about growth: it happens when you take risks and push your boundaries.
The Power of Community – How a supportive, like-minded community can elevate your creativity, push you further, and hold you accountable.

I’ll be sharing personal stories from my own creative journey to illustrate how these elements came together for me, and how they can do the same for you. Whether you're just starting out or already on your creative path, this episode will offer a fresh perspective on how to nurture your growth in a holistic, sustainable way.

I can't wait for you to listen and hopefully walk away feeling inspired to tackle your creative goals with new tools and a fresh outlook.

SPONSORS

This episode is sponsored by Studio B. The Studio B Art Club is launching December 2, and I’m thrilled to invite you into this new creative space! Inside, you’ll find step-by-step tutorials, foundational courses, and fresh content released throughout the year. Plus, enjoy live sessions filled with inspiration, tips, and guidance to support your creative journey. Spots are limited, so join the waitlist now to save your place! Visit www.studioblearn.com and be part of this amazing community!

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#022: 1-On-1 Strategic Coaching Session - Launching Your Art Business Oct 30, 2024

On this episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, join me as I coach Charlene Johnson in a 1-on-1 business strategy session where we discuss everything it takes to launch your art business from the ground up! Charlene is a part time artist who is trying to move her side hustle into her full-time job.

Charlene asks me tons of great questions she has as she is in the beginning stages of launching her art business. We discuss everything it takes to turn that art career from a dream into reality!

Some topics we discuss include:

launching an art collection
starting an art business as a side-hustle
selling art at outdoor pop-up shops
painting in cohesive collections
how to scale your business so it can become your full-time dream job
…and so much more!

This episode is full of great insights and wisdom for anyone looking to grow their side-hustle art business into a full-time gig. So grab a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy your backstage access to this strategic coaching session!

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Check out Charlene’s website here: https://charleneartist.com/

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This episode is sponsored by Shopify. I’ve been using Shopify for the past 10 years to run my online business! Sign up through this link to get your first month for just $1 and discover how Shopify can help you manage and grow your online storefront no matter what stage of the game your business is at!

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#021: Forging Your Own Creative Path With Courtney Whitmore Oct 16, 2024

In this episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, I’m thrilled to chat with the original content creator herself, Courtney Whitmore of Pizzazzerie. I had the honor of interning for Courtney during my college years, and her passion and creativity were a huge inspiration to me. In this episode, she shares her journey from starting a blog to becoming a best-selling author and lifestyle expert, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to make it as a creator today.

Courtney opens up about how she found the courage to bet on herself, the key moments that shaped her career, and her favorite tips for adding pizzazz to any celebration. Whether you're sitting in an office dreaming of quitting your 9 to 5, or you're already years into your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is packed with wisdom and gold from start to finish. Tune in and get inspired by one of the best in the business!

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Purchase Courtney’s books here!

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#020: Building a Business Around Your Niche with Allison Lee Sep 25, 2024

#020: Building a Business Around Your Niche with Allison Lee

Guest Interview with Allison Lee

In this episode I sit down with Allison Lee, founder and owner of Eventide Pennant Co. for a cozy conversation about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and everything that goes into running an online creative business. Allison started her business as a side hustle in 2019 and now works full time on her custom pennant business with six employees. Her story is relatable in so many ways and sure to leave you feeling inspired to chase your dreams!

Check out the Eventide Pennant Co. here!

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This episode is sponsored by Shopify. I’ve been using Shopify for the past 10 years to run my online business! Sign up through this link to get your first month for just $1 and discover how Shopify can help you manage and grow your online storefront no matter what stage of the game your business is at!

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#019: Developing the Confidence to Sell Your Work Online Sep 11, 2024

1. Change Your Limiting Beliefs

There are more than enough people who want to buy original art.
There is room for YOU and for all of us to sell our work online.
Nobody can replace YOU. You are the magic ingredient to your brand!
Someone else’s success does not equal your failure.

2. Recognize Your Fear

Confidence is not the absence of fear. Being confident and brave is doing something in spite of being afraid.
· Develop confidence and put your work out there. The fear gets quieter as you gain confidence.

3. Take Action

Confidence comes through action. It does not happen overnight.
· Taking baby steps is an important action to build confidence.
Reward yourself for your effort, not just for your results.
Build up confidence by simply taking action and building trust in yourself that you will follow through on what you say you will do.

4. Serve Before You Sell

· Serve, serve, serve before you ever ask for someone’s money

5. Have The Courage To Fail

· Your success is going to be measured by how many failures you have had. If you are not willing to fail, you will not succeed.
· When something “fails” it doesn’t mean it actually failed, it means you have an opportunity to change things up and learn from the data you’ve collected.
· Have the discernment to listen to your data and let it be your educator.

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This episode is sponsored by Shopify. I’ve been using Shopify for the past 10 years to run my online business! Sign up through this link to get your first month for just $1 and discover how Shopify can help you manage and grow your online storefront no matter what stage of the game your business is at!

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#018: The Three Pillars of Building a Loyal Fanbase Aug 28, 2024

#018: The Three Pillars of Building a Loyal Fanbase

Consistency and time
- We all have a limited amount of time and it can feel overwhelming to have to show up all the time on the many social media platforms
- Focus on what you can commit to doing consistently
- Slow and steady growth. Build a strong foundation and avoid the burnout of a rapid overnight rise
Authenticity
- Act as if you’re showing up for one person- this makes it easier and less intimidating, even though you may be showing up for thousands
- Don’t take yourself too seriously, people gravitate towards people they can trust, and being yourself is a great way to build this trust
- People don’t only care about what you create. They also care about the person who created it
Value
- Can be entertainment or education
- Figure out how your brand can provide value to your ideal customer
- Before you ask for a customer’s money, you need to provide value for free to establish a trust factor. This ties back to the first pillar, consistency. Consistently providing this value will boost customer trust.

If it was supposed to be easy, everyone would be doing it.

If you feel like you don’t have the time, energy, or bandwidth, I want to challenge you to do at least one thing every week consistently.

You don’t have to show up how everyone else is. You need to think about what you can consistently do over a long period of time so that you can build trust and confidence with your community. When they check back, they know that you’ll still be you.

SPONSORS

This episode is sponsored by Shopify. I’ve been using Shopify for the past 10 years to run my online business! Sign up through this link to get your first month for just $1 and discover how Shopify can help you manage and grow your online storefront no matter what stage of the game your business is at!

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#017: Become More Confident And Successful With One Simple Change Aug 14, 2024

As an entrepreneur, our mental state, is extremely important to our success. Our success, in turn, is often defined by our mental state. Others may look at us and think we are successful, while we keep moving towards our own constructed mirage of success on the horizon line, never satisfied with our accomplishments.

THANKFULLY! There is an easy way to transform your brain and start feeling more successful, confident, and happy TODAY.

In this episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, we are doing a deep dive into “The Gap and the Gain” by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy.

If you haven’t read this book, stop what you are doing and download immediately. Better yet, purchase a hard copy so that you can take notes. (I've linked through my Amazon storefront below!)

And if you’re not sure if you want to read it yet, listen to this week’s episode where I do my best to break it all down for you!

BUY THE GAP AND THE GAIN THROUGH MY AMAZON STOREFRONT HERE!

SPONSORS

This episode is sponsored by Shopify. I’ve been using Shopify for the past 10 years to run my online business! Sign up through this link to get your first month for just $1 and discover how Shopify can help you manage and grow your online storefront no matter what stage of the game your business is at!

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#016: Five Biggest Mistakes I've Made As A Creative Entrepreneur Jun 19, 2024

On this installment of the pod, I dive into the five biggest mistakes I've made as a creative entrepreneur and some tips and tricks to overcome them so that you don't make the same mistakes I have over the years! Sit down with a good cup of coffee, pen, and a notepad and lend an ear so you can learn from my mistakes.

This episode is sponsored by Typeform. Discovery the endless posibiliies at Typeform to level up your business.

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#015: Instagram Interest Algorithm Growth Based Strategies Jun 04, 2024

On this episode of the pod, I break down how social media, specifically Instagram, has changed over the years and ways that I have learned to grow with it. Whether we want to accept it or not, social media is not what it started out as. Everything used to be based off of the number of followers you had, but recent changes have leveled the playing field across all 2.4 billion Instagram users. Everyone now has the chance to go viral. During this episode I will share insight on how what I have learned over the years, and also what I have found out from a call with Meta. I hope you find this information useful!

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#014: Creative Business Coaching Session With Danni May 23, 2024

During this episode I got to sit down with Danni and discuss coaching points for creative business owners. Danni is the owner and operator of her business, Alaska Ruth Co., and she creates gorgeous handcrafted polymer clay jewelry. Danni came prepared with some questions, so if you've been wondering how to start your business, sit down, get comfy, and take notes cause this episode is packed full of information that just might help you get your business off the ground!

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Check out her website at: alaskaruthco.com

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#013: Interview With a Studio Babe May 09, 2024

In honor or Mother's Day I wanted to get an interview with the OG studio babe, my daughter, Romee. She has been in the studio since before she was born and since then has potentially spent more time in the studio than any other child, and has gone through more paper, markers, and canvases than anyone (no lie). She is my ultimate encourager and best art companion. Tag along for this episode for a few sweet words and lots of encourgament.

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#012: Defining Your Ideal Customer Apr 24, 2024

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On this weeks installment of The 5 to 9 Podcast we are going to do an indepth look at defining your ideal customer. This is an important aspect for all business owners no matter what stage of your business you're in. I regularly perform this exercise and love to poll my audience to find out more about who my ideal customer is at the core. During the episode we discuss certain strategies and questions that you can utilize to determine your ideal customer.

Click here to download the printable worksheet!

#011: Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Full Time Art Business Apr 11, 2024

Do you feel like you're ready to turn your side hustle into a full time business? If you feel like this is you, then this episode will help you with that process. In this episode, we discuss the mental shifts needed when turning your creative side hustle into a thriving full time business. I also talk about the three main actions that I implimented in my business model to take my art side hustle to a full time business.

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#010: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Mar 27, 2024

In 1978, two clinical psychologists coined the term, "Imposter Syndrome". This common phenomenon affects individuals across many industries and is a condition resulting in a belief that you are unworthy or undeserving of your achievements. People who struggle with it feel they aren't as competent, intelligent, or talented as others might think and that soon enough people will discover the truth about them.

In this episode I dive into my own struggles with imposter syndrome and the coping techniques that I have used to overcome it. If this is something that you are struggling with or have struggled with in the past, I hope this episode makes you feel less alone in the struggle and offers you hope, encouragement, and practical advice to move into a healthier mindset.

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#009: Discussing Mental Health Issues that Entrepreneurs Face with Therapist Paige Fant Mar 13, 2024

During this weeks episode I got to sit down with my cousin, Paige Fant. She is a licensed therapist in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. During this episode we got to discuss the different mental health issues that enterpreneurs face. Not only is Paige incredibly qualified to discuss this because she is a therapist, but she also started her counseling agency, Tides Counseling, from the ground up.

During our conversation we got to discuss coping mechanisms for anxiety, stress, imposter syndrome and workaholism; also we broke down the stigma around seeking help. There is nothing to ever be ashamed about. It is the best and most loving thing you can do for your family and your business.

Quitter by Jon Acuff

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#008: Following Your Passion with David Brazier Feb 28, 2024

This week I got to sit down with David Brazier, an 18 year old artist here in the Upstate. He started painting at 11 years old by watching Youtube Tutorials, and since has created his own style and launched many collections with more to come.

He strives to keep God at the center of his paintings and wants his audience to see God through his work. He truly believes that he was given this platform by God and wants to glorify him with it.

Tune into this installment of The 5 to 9 Podcast to hear our full conversation!

Links:

Check out his instagram: @davidbrazierart

Check out his available work: www.davidbrazierart.com

#007: Building a Creative Business with Your Significant Other Feb 15, 2024

"What advice would you give someone supporting their significant other as a creative entrepreneur?"

Happy Valentine's Day! During this Valentine's episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast I sit down with the man who has been there from the very beginning, my husband, Michael. We discuss our history and how we started my creative business from the ground up. Tune in to hear his perspective on building an art business and practical advice for supporting a creative entrpeneur.

Links:

https://www.studioblearn.com/

#006: The Ripple Effect of Your Creative Business with Marquin Campbell Jan 31, 2024

"What is the ripple effect that you're creating that you're not even aware of?"

During this episode, of the 5 to 9 podcast I sat down with Marquin Campbell and discuss all things creative business. She is an artist, mom, educator and friend. She spent time at Parson's, and worked along the likes of Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren. She was the owner of a small studio here in Greenville, Vino and Van Gogh, where our paths crossed 10 years ago. To hear our full interview, check out our episode!

Links:

https://marquindesigns.com/

https://campbellcollective.co/

https://www.studioblearn.com/

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#005: Improving Your Work Life Balance While Increasing Your Productivity Jan 18, 2024

If you are trying to achieve a perfectly balanced life. I think it’s time we all realize – that is a myth.

Life is constantly about sacrifice. Loving is constantly about sacrifice. Business and Family are constantly about sacrifice.

And do you know what… sacrificial love is actually what makes where you invest it so special and so valuable. In this episode I will be divving into the struggles that come along with trying to balance work and life. And give you some of my tips that help me keep myself focused and present in all activities. I hope you find encouragement in this episode so you can show up as your best self for your family, your business, and your friends.

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#004: Goal Setting in the New Year Jan 04, 2024

Let’s dive in to a little goal writing session! Maybe you have never set goals before, or maybe you have but you have never taken the time to write them down.

I want to encourage you to grab a notebook and a pen, or better yet...

snag our printable guide to goal planning that we’ve created for you by clicking here

...to start your year off on an organized, positive note so that you can tackle your biggest goals.

Research shows that only 3% of the population sets goals, while only 1% of the population actually takes the time to write their goals down. Research also shows that we are 42% more likely to achieve goals if they are written down. There is power in writing down your goals, referring back to them throughout the year, and taking inventory of your progress so that you can pivot if needed.

I would love to offer encouragement to you for simply being brave enough to complete this goal-setting session. If you feel so inclined, snap a photo of your goals and tag us on Instagram @_the5to9podcast with #5to9ers so we can give you a virtual high five.

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#003: How to Grow Your Instagram Community Dec 20, 2023

Instagram has been a huge part of growing my business over the years and while social media has its downsides - I am so thankful to live in a time where it is possible to run an art business from home utilizing the power of social media. I’ve been growing my community on Instagram since 2014 and as you all know there have been huge shifts that have happened on the platform over the years. I’m a huge proponent of trial and error and let me tell you I’ve tried lots of different methods to expand my reach. While this isn’t a one size fits all and the same exact thing won’t work for everyone - I’m going to walk you through the changes that I made that have worked best for me to grow my Instagram community to 150k+ organically.

I want to break this all down into some simple steps for you to implement for you to start implementing today and see where your account goes!

Here is your printable guide with your five action steps!

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#002: Use Your Fire Dec 10, 2023

Hello Podcast world! You’re listening to the 5 to 9 Podcast, episode number two! My name is Brooke – I’m a wife, mama, artist, educator, and floral enthusiast, who started a side hustle in college painting fraternity coolers and now I run a multi six figure art business from my home studio. I’m passionate about spreading joy through my artwork and encouraging others to chase after their dreams by equipping them with the tools they need to succeed. Welcome to the 5 to 9 Podcast!

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#001: This is The 5 to 9 Podcast Nov 26, 2023

Are you asking yourself if you are ready to leave your 9 to 5? Are you scared to take the leap and make your side hustle your full-time job? Then you’re in good company. I asked myself this exact question almost 10 years ago and if I can do it, then so can you!

I’m Brooke Ring and I’m an artist, wife, mama, and floral enthusiast who started a business in college painting fraternity coolers and now I run a multi six figure art business online from my home. There are many things I wish I could share with my younger self, and now I want to share those things with you!

Come join a community of artists, entrepreneurs, and dreamers striving towards a common goal. Learn from real life stories and shared practical advice. This is approachable art and business education.

The 5 to 9 Podcast is here to inspire you to chase your dreams and turn them into actual goals rather than just someday maybes… I’m sharing all the methods I’ve used to grow my business with you so that you can move forward toward your goals with a mentor and art coach that’s been there before.

So welcome 5 to 9ers, let’s do this together! Be sure to hit subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode!

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