The Creative Flow Podcast
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to the Creative Flow podcast A podcast for product-based businesses looking for an inspiration boost to enhance their designs and mindset.
Hosted by Joanne Griffin - a retail mentor who works collaboratively with creative retail brands just like you.
My passion is to share quick and relatable tips on running a business, developing your product range and mastering your mindset. So we can get into our creative flow every day.
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3 Ways to Grow Your Business
April 06, 2023 04:05 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB3 Ways to Grow Your Business Here are the three key areas I work with my clients on to grow their businesses. In this episode we will cover: Pricing Marketing & plans Mindset shifts Listen in for more details on how focusing on these key areas will create clarity and grow your sales. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free D...
How my client makes £300+ a day
March 27, 2023 05:34 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBOne of my clients consistently hits £300-400 a day in sales So how does she do it? In this episode I'll talk you through the key areas she focused on in her business and how I support her. Want this support? I have 3 spots to work with me 1:1. Book your free call now to discuss your business strategy and how I can support you > https://creativeflowcollective.as.me/discovery-call More details online > www.creativeflowcollective.com/retail-mentoring Let me know your thoug...
A sales pep talk, the winner & a special announcement
March 23, 2023 13:15 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBListen in for a sales pep talk, the winner of the free 1:1 mentoring call & a special announcement. Listen in to hear the pep talk to keep the motivation high in your business. And to see the success you have had so far proves you can keep succeeding. The winner of the free 30-minute 1:1 call is…. @nicolesjungle Congrats - I am so excited to have our call and chat about your amazing tiny paper plants! You can also hear about the 3 spots I have available to work with...
Showing Up & Selling Your Products
March 22, 2023 04:33 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIt's the final day, day 3 of the free course! Showing Up & Selling Your Products You’ve got your sales foundations and the plan, now it’s time to ask for the sale in different ways. From raising your brand awareness, engaging with your audience and reliably showing up. Increase your brand awareness through outreach so you’re featured in new places. How to socially engage with your audience & create easy engagement How to reliably show up on your chosen platforms Everyone w...
Planning Your Sales Content For Your Retail Brand
March 21, 2023 04:31 - 25 minutes - 22.6 MBIt's day two of the free course! Planning Your Sales Content Plan ahead and nail your Q2 content plan so you know where to focus your launches and tailor your content to your customer’s needs to make it more effective. Plan out Q2 with the key events & gift occasions to focus on Use your customer’s words to create content to engage your audience Content that builds know, like and trust & asks for the sale Everyone who check-ins and complete their action step will be entere...
Build Your Sales Foundations - Sales Audit For Your Business
March 20, 2023 02:30 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIt's day one of the free course! Build Your Sales Foundations Grow your brand based on strong business basics to ensure when you sell, you will have the profit, targets and platforms to succeed from. Your sales audit will include: Know your product costs & what your profit margin is Setting your Q2 target to grow your sales Sales channels you’ll focus on in Q2 Everyone who check-ins and complete their action step will be entered into a draw to win a free 30-minute 1:1 ment...
Free Course! Plan Your Q2 Sales Success Strategy
March 17, 2023 08:40 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe podcast is back! Listen in for an update on how I am honing in on my business clarity and what to expect in the free 3-day course - Plan Your Q2 Sales Success Strategy happening Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd March at 12.30 pm GMT live on Insta @creativeflowcollective. Sign up below to receive the bonus workbook to complete your Q2 sales success strategy plan in full: https://mailchi.mp/f7bf7a0b150a/q2-sales-strategy-workbook Win a free 1:1 mentoring call! A bonus g...
Grow & Scale Your Business
May 07, 2022 08:25 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBToday I am sharing more about my Review, Grow & Scale your Business course! Increase your sales based on retail expertise & what is working for your home & gift business. By analysing your sales, understanding why your customer buys, what your USPs are and how to scale your business. During this 8 week course, you’ll be coached along the process with personalised feedback so you can plan ahead, build your brand awareness and grow your sales. You’ll feel focused, confident a...
Trust Yourself in Business - Pep Talk & Meditation
March 30, 2022 08:46 - 26 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode we will cover: A pep talk on how to trust yourself in business A guided meditation to trust your instincts Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective The Collective Membership is open for enrolment! Find more details and discover if this is right for you > www.creativeflowcollective.com/membership Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Str...
Reflect & move past blocks to level up in business
March 25, 2022 13:15 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBThe Creative Flow Collective Membership is now live! This is for creators seeking clarity and taking inspired action in business and life Every month gain access to exercises and masterclasses that will guide you to overcome the stresses you feel in your business and personal life, empowering you to grow your business in a way that’s right for you. www.creativeflowcollective.com/membership/ Use code: WELCOME for the founding member discount. Mindset and strategy go h...
How To Feel More Confident
March 17, 2022 00:48 - 19 minutes - 9.03 MBIn this episode we will cover: A pep talk chatting all things confidence An exercise to identify it as a limiting belief about something you don't feel confident in. Creating evidence on when you did feel confident to show yourself you can create a new empowering belief. Keep going, don’t give up as you’re doing amazing things! Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective I...
Creative Chat: Thalia From Wild Books
February 23, 2022 00:16 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBMy first creative chat and interview with the lovely thalia from Wild Books! In this episode we will discuss: How do you get into your creative flow? Where her business journey began. Proudest achievements in business to date. The biggest mindset hurdle to overcome. What mindset tools are your go to in business and life. What hasn’t worked for Thalia and how did this affect your business. What Thalia is excited for in 2022. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram an...
Live Journaling Session To Gain Positive Clarity
February 09, 2022 15:25 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode we will cover: Live journaling questions to move past self-doutb, gain clarity and increase positivity and happiness if your life. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Free Download / Stream Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0
Reduce Stress Breathwork & Guided Meditation
February 04, 2022 12:28 - 18 minutes - 8.4 MBWant to reduce stress and feel calmer? This reduces stress breathwork meditation is for you. Meditation and pranayama are some of my favourite things to share! I love the energy created even if we’re not in the same room. During this 10 minute pranayama, you’ll use a form of Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) called Chandra Bhedana. This moves energy into your left nostril, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system to help calm you down. How did you find this 1...
How Journaling Helps You In Life & Business
December 01, 2021 00:30 - 18 minutes - 8.31 MBJournaling is so powerful by creating change that will give you insight into what’s holding you back. Learn different types of journaling and how it can help you in life and business. We will also cover how it can impact happiness and wellbeing by focusing on the good we have in life and business. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollective Intro music: FLOW by tubebackr. Fre...
Increase Sales & Drive Traffic To Your Retail Website
November 17, 2021 10:22 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBIncreasing sales and driving traffic to your website is probably the question I get asked the most by retail and product businesses. So this week’s podcast we chat all about increasing your brand awareness through your own direct efforts and outreach. From social media, newsletters, keywords and outreach. You'll learn how to increase sales in seven different ways: Optimising your website SEO Blog Pinterest Influencers & outreach Newsletter Social media Let me know your thoug...
Positive Money Affirmation Meditation
November 05, 2021 00:30 - 16 minutes - 7.71 MBThis positive money affirmation meditation is here to help you feel more positive around money and confidently grow sales in your business. Perfect for coming into the busy Christmas period or any point in the retail calendar. There is a big shift when you work on improving your money mindset to fit alongside your strategy and sales goals. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this meditation please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcol...
Mindset + strategy - 3 mistakes businesses make
September 07, 2021 23:30 - 16 minutes - 7.64 MBBusiness mindset and strategy need to go hand in hand in your product business. You can have all the strategies in the world, but you also need your mindset to be on point to grow your retail business. In this episode we'll cover: Why you’re not being your biggest cheerleader Comparing yourself to someone else's journey Building a community of peers & customers to support your business Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag wher...
How To Create Sales Targets To Grow Your Sales
August 31, 2021 23:30 - 13 minutes - 6.28 MBWant to know how to create sales targets to grow sales in your retail business? This podcast will help with this. This isn’t about exactly how much money you will make, but having a plan for targets to aim for and what areas are going to drive these sales in your business. This means you can plan ahead, set targets to work towards your goal and manage your stock and cash flow. Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you ar...
How To Plan Ahead For Black Friday in Your Retail Business
August 25, 2021 08:09 - 12 minutes - 5.8 MBHow To Plan Ahead For Black Friday in Your Retail Business. Most small businesses hate Black Friday. It’s better to have a plan than no plan at all. In this episode we will cover: Feelings around Black Friday Why should you plan ahead Alternative options to Black Friday When is Black Friday? Planning out your Christmas promotions Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where you are listening as I love to see! @creativeflowcollec...
2021 Trend Update
August 12, 2021 10:18 - 18 minutes - 8.25 MBIn this 2021 trend update podcast, we delve into the meaning behind macro trends, three macro trends and they are influencing customer behaviour and design. Plus an overview of design trends for 2021 in a range of product categories. In this episode we will cover: Using trends Three 2021 macro trends How they relate to a range of product categories How to use them in your product development Let me know your thoughts over on Instagram and if you liked this episode please tag where...
Stop Stress Killing Your Creativity Guided Meditation
April 13, 2021 04:30 - 12 minutes - 5.82 MBThis stop stress killing your creativity guided meditation to bring balance back using our breath and releases stress so you can focus on your creativity. It uses Nadi Shodhana, pranayama breath technique to balances the left and right side of your brain, home of the analytical & creative parts of us. We then move onto focusing on the sacral chakra to connect to our creativity. Take a seat in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to this guided meditation. ...
Grow Your Retail Sales With Consistent Marketing
March 23, 2021 04:30 - 17 minutes - 7.85 MBFollowing on from the last episode about how to get consistent with your product development, today we are covering how to get consistent with your marketing. Both of these episodes are for product-based retail businesses so you can simplify, plan ahead and uplevel your sales. In the podcast we'll go in-depth on the following areas: Why you find selling difficult What is working for YOU! Learn how to serve over sales - it's all about what your customer wants!
I Am Abundant Guided Meditation & Affirmations
March 09, 2021 05:30 - 9 minutes - 4.56 MBThis I am affirmation guided meditation focuses on a series of I am affirmations to encourage you to: Feel abundant Inspired Happy It uses affirmations you can repeat and breathing techniques to relax into the guided meditation. Take a seat in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to these I am affirmations. Instagram @arnoldandbird
Grow Your Retail Sales With Consistent Planning
February 23, 2021 05:30 - 14 minutes - 6.55 MBConsistently planning your content, is this something you currently do in your business? Following on from The Consistent Sales Plan mini-series I ran live on Instagram in November I wanted to share some of those insights here on the podcast. This training is specifically for product-based retail businesses who want to simplify, plan ahead and uplevel your sales. In the podcast we'll go in-depth on the following areas: Have a plan, rather than no plan at all Create a simple co...
How to get consistent with your product development
February 04, 2021 05:30 - 21 minutes - 10 MBConsistent product development, is this something you currently have in your business? Following on from The Consistent Sales Plan mini-series I ran live on Instagram in November I wanted to share some of those insights here on the podcast. This training is specifically for product-based retail businesses who want to simplify, plan ahead and uplevel your sales. In the podcast we'll go in-depth on the following areas: Knowing why your products are unique Why you need to know wh...
Pantone Colour of the Year 2021. Trend Talk with Elizabeth Stiles
December 29, 2020 05:30 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Pantone Colour of the Year 2021 has been announced and there are two of them! Ultimate Gray + Illuminating Yellow. 2016 was the only other time Pantone has two colours, in the two decades they have been doing the colour of the year. I got together with my friend, Elizabeth Stiles who is a fashion brand consultant to talk about the Pantone Colour of the Year 2021. ELIZABETH AND I DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: The meaning behind the two colours of the year How this meaning an...
Relax & unwind body scan guided meditation
December 16, 2020 05:30 - 9 minutes - 4.55 MBI love a body scan guided meditation! So relax and unwind after a busy Christmas and a crazy year. Here is a body scan meditation to help let go of anxiety. Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to this body scan guided meditation. Let me know your thoughts on this meditation over on Instagram @arnoldandbird.
Get To Know What Your Product Profit Margin Really Is
December 02, 2020 15:18 - 18 minutes - 8.34 MBThis Elevate Your Curiosity episode is all about your product profit margin. When I work with my 1:1 retail mentoring clients, one of the first things that come up is we look at their profit margins and how much money they are actually making. You need to have a good profit margin on your products because this is the only place where your retail business is going to make money. The difference between what you sell your product for and what it costs you to make it. This profit is where yo...
How to Analyse Sales by Best Sellers + Product Development Questions
November 10, 2020 05:30 - 11 minutes - 5.34 MBAnalyse sales by best sellers is a great way to identify new product growth areas and develop your product range. So today on the podcast I’m going to share how to analyse your sales and review your highest and lowest sales by total product sales and units. If you do this already then great! I would recommend still listening in on how to deep dive into this form of sales analysis and what questions to ask to help your product development even further. Even if maths isn’t your thi...
Three Packaging Trends for Product Based Businesses
October 27, 2020 04:30 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MBLet’s talk about three three packaging trends for product-based businesses. Most retail products will need some form of packaging. Retail packaging tells the customer about the product, the company that made it and most importantly - protects the product! Packaging can cover everything from boxes to fit the product in, swing tags, hangers, tissue paper, stickers, leaflets and postal packaging. All of these elements are a way to tell your customers more about your business a...
Connecting to your intuition + guided meditation
October 14, 2020 04:30 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBWelcome back to the podcast and the first episode is about connecting to your intuition plus it includes a guided meditation! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird
Christmas breather meditation
December 11, 2019 05:30 - 6 minutes - 2.89 MBChristmas is a busy time for anyone, especially if you’re running a business. Make time for just a few minutes to breathe and clear your mind. It will help to focus your mind, relax you and make you feel able to take on the tasks today and tomorrow. Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments for this Christmas meditation. Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird
How to create a brand mood board
November 20, 2019 05:30 - 10 minutes - 5.03 MBToday I wanted to share more about creating a brand mood board and why doing so helps your business. Whether you’re working with a designer to create your brand, doing it yourself or want some visual clarity on what your business is all about. A brand mood board is what you need! Mood boards help you get clarity and visualise your style, purpose and direction. It’s not about just putting pretty images together but creating a visual story that focuses your ideas in a cohesive way...
Show yourself kindness and compassion even when you’re busy
November 06, 2019 05:30 - 11 minutes - 5.21 MBWelcome to episode 44 and we’re going to be covering mindset advice today and how to show yourself kindness and compassion even when you’re busy working away. Be this at Christmas, in the lead up to a launch or during the school holidays. This is especially important as we can get so busy. Taking time out to check in with ourselves falls by the wayside first. And this is the time it is needed the most! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird Full show notes
Mother’s Day 2020 Trends
October 23, 2019 04:30 - 16 minutes - 7.6 MBThe next Mother’s Day is on Sunday 22 March, meaning it’s time to start thinking about Mother’s Day 2020 trends! I’ll be discussing three overarching themes, key materials & patterns as well as product types you can create. As with all the trend podcasts there is a Pinterest board to accompany the episode. www.pinterest.co.uk/arnoldandbird/2020-mothers-day-trends Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird Full show notes
Body scan meditation to ease anxiety
October 09, 2019 04:30 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBToday on the podcast it’s a body scan meditation to help let go of anxiety. So you can ease out any niggles or areas of tension Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments and listen to this body scan meditation. Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird Full show notes
Why you need to get to know your ideal customer
September 25, 2019 04:30 - 14 minutes - 6.84 MBWelcome to episode 45 and today I’d love to discuss with you why you need to get to know your ideal customer. If you’re running a business, it’s vital to know who your customer is and keep them front of mind at all times. This way you’ll understand their likes, needs and wants in life and understand your customer's decision-making process. And what is influencing this outside of interacting with your business. Your customer is a 360-degree person who is buying from other companie...
Easily remind yourself everyday of how amazing you are!
September 12, 2019 04:30 - 10 minutes - 4.85 MBToday’s is a quickie all about how to easily remind yourself everyday of how amazing you are. Perfect for when you need a pick me up. Whether that be from being in a bit of a funk, suffering from anxiety or you just want to feel really amped up for a new project you’re embarking on! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird Full show notes
2020 Valentine's Day Trends
August 28, 2019 04:30 - 19 minutes - 8.75 MBIt’s time to start thinking about 2020 Valentine’s Day trends! If you’re a retail business then getting ahead is really beneficial and means you can get some of your product development out of the way before Christmas. I’m sharing three 2020 Valentine’s Day trends with you today that tap into the bigger macro trends that are influencing your customer's behaviour. And remember you can use these themes for weddings, anniversaries and couple gifts too so there are lots of pote...
Visualise Your Ideal Day Meditation
August 15, 2019 04:30 - 11 minutes - 5.24 MBOn today's Elevate Your Curiosity podcast we're going to be doing a visualisation. It's to visualise your ideal day meditation. Before you start grab a notebook and pen to write down your thoughts after this ideal day meditation. Then get comfy and sit down in any position you fancy! Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird www.arnoldandbird.com
How to Have a Working Holiday That Means You Work and Relax!
August 01, 2019 04:30 - 8 minutes - 3.78 MBToday we’re talking about how to have a working holiday that means you work and relax at the same time It’s coming up to the summer holidays which means it's a time when a lot of people take a break. Whether the kids are off school or you’re making the most of the warmer months. If you work for yourself then sometimes taking a full holiday isn't possible. I'm not saying that every holiday means you have to work. Because you definitely need breaks where you completely switch off! ...
Why choosing creative hobbies outside of your design-led business is vital
July 18, 2019 04:30 - 15 minutes - 7.04 MBToday’s episode will focus on why having alternative creative hobbies outside of your business is vital to move your brand forward. I really wanted to talk about this because a lot of businesses start with the hobby you love doing. But when your hobby is your business what do you do to switch off? Let me know your thoughts on Instagram @arnoldandbird Full show notes
Three Key 2020 Trends To Use in Your Product Development
July 04, 2019 04:30 - 14 minutes - 6.57 MBWelcome back to the third season of the Elevate Your Curiosity podcast talking about 2020 trends! These 3 key 2020 trends tap into the bigger cultural shifts that influence the way you develop your product range. And how consumer behaviour is changing. So tap into them so you can appeal to your customer's way of thinking. As trends affect all retail businesses from food, technology, home accessories, stationery and of course fashion. Head to pinterest.com to find the 2020 D...
Three 2019 Christmas Trends - Festive Product Development
April 12, 2019 04:30 - 16 minutes - 7.47 MBWelcome to the 2019 Christmas trends Elevate Your Curiosity podcast! The 2018 Christmas trends podcast was my most downloaded so far so I’m so excited to share the Christmas trends for this year with you all. I love delving into all the places you can spot trends and pulling together Christmas themes to inspire your product development. Wherever you are in your Christmas product creation journey I wanted to share some of my thoughts to kickstart or add to your range as the retail Chris...
I Am Abundant in Every Way Meditation
March 29, 2019 04:30 - 6 minutes - 3.02 MBWelcome to this I am abundant meditation. Designed to make you feel bountiful in all areas of your life! Take a seat or lie down in a space you can relax in for a few moments and enjoy listening to this meditation. Instagram @arnoldandbird Show notes
How to Use User Testing in Your Product development Process
March 22, 2019 04:30 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MBToday we’re going to cover how to use user testing in your product development process. But first up why should you use user testing? It’s an important part of the product development process when you’re in retail as you want to make sure your product performs exactly the way it should. That is doesn’t break and it can be the best it can be. Completing this process will ensure your ideal customer will want to buy your product and love it enough to share it with others. If you enj...
Five Tips to Move Through Feeling Anxious or Overwhelmed
March 15, 2019 04:30 - 8 minutes - 3.98 MBToday's episode is a quickie on how to move through feeling anxious or overwhelmed. I’m sharing five tips on how to settle feelings of anxiety in the hopes it will help you as well as me! Whether through your to-do list too full, you’ve got too many orders to process, stuck in procrastination rut or in a bit of a funk. A lot of these tips can be done in a few minutes so don’t feel guilty about ‘wasting your time’ and I say that in air marks! And If you’re feeling anxious it’s bes...
Easter 2019 Trends for Creative Businesses
March 10, 2019 08:09 - 17 minutes - 7.84 MBToday I'll be discussing Easter 2019 trends. As always there is a Pinterest board that accompanies all the trend podcasts. If you can follow the board as you listen to the podcast. www.pinterest.co.uk/arnoldandbird/easter-trends-2019 I'll be discussing four trends & themes in more detail that include: Easter animals Food & drink Easter gifts Easter patterns & colours I hope you enjoy listening to the Easter 2019 trends podcast, and if you did then please do share it with someon...
Be Kind to Yourself Mini Meditation for Creatives
February 21, 2019 05:30 - 8 minutes - 4.06 MBWelcome to this be kind to yourself meditation to give yourself a bit of kindness, grace and compassion if you’re feeling a bit hard on yourself. After you've listened to the be kind to yourself meditation do take a moment before you get back to your day. And if you liked this you can find other meditations on the podcast. Take this compassion with you throughout the day. You are more than deserving of all of the compassion you can give to yourself. Find Joanne on Instagra...