Rockstar Mentor
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsWelcome to the Rockstar Mentor Podcast Show. Marketing brand strategies and interviews with Sonya Paz
The podcast to inspire you and bring you the kickstart you need to CRUSH it in the fine art industry. We’ll bring you creative insights, inspiring interviews and valuable resources, art marketing along with decades of experience to provide you the strategic approach to unleash your creative talents and rock your inner entrepreneur.
Created and hosted by fine artist and designer Sonya Paz who has single handedly built her own art brand.
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Episode 132: I'M back! My Sincere Apologies for the Absence and Salutations for a New Year
January 18, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MBEpisode 132: I'M back! My Sincere Apologies for the Absence and Salutations for a New Year On today’s Episode #132 I am back and welcome to the new 2020 year. It had been a crazy few months and I apologize for the departure without notice. Lots of sadness over the past few months and new business updates and all the spicy details. Listen up for all of the details. Thanks everyone! Learn more about me, your host for this podcast! SONYA PAZ WEBSITE: https://SonyaPaz.com SONYA PAZ FACEBO...
Ep 131: Packaging Dilemmas in your Business, How to Plan and Reverse Engineering
June 11, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBEpisode 131: Packaging Dilemmas in your Business, How to Plan and Reverse Engineering On today’s Episode #131 I am discussing the pros and cons of your packaging for products in your business, Ae you stifled on where to start with your product packaging, are there too many resources and not the right fit. Starting out simple is often the best approach, don't spend you entire budget on your packaging, listen up to this episode as there are a lot of things to consider and sometime the comprom...
Ep: 130: Our three year podcast anniversary and small business updates and how to balance it all
June 04, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 8.9 MBEpisode 130: Our three year podcast anniversary and small business updates and how to balance it all. On today’s Episode #130 Total inspiration of the recent 2019 Womens Leadership Conference and sharing my knowledge to my fellow vendors. I have also officially launched my YouTube channel "Sonya's Sweet & Spicy Kitchen!" so many tings going on right now, but I don't know how to slow down, especially when other business owners need my assistance and expertise! With two years in the making, ...
Ep 129: Spice up your business, be an entrepreneur and get it out there!
May 21, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 9.39 MBEpisode 129: Spice up your business, be an entrepreneur and get it out there! A true entrepreneur never says no to an opportunity, a true entrepreneurs mind is always going, evolving, being inspired and being challenged. On today’s Episode #129 of the Rockstar Mentor podcast I am going to tell you my journey on my newest adventure “Sonya‘s Sweet and Spicy“ sweet candied pickled jalapeño peppers! With two years in the making, I have finally got my jalapeño peppers out on the market for all ...
Ep: 128: Recap on Pricing, Consistency and Certificates of Authenticity
May 07, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBEpisode: 128: Recap on Pricing, Consistency and Certificates of Authenticity A little review of this past weekend’s Hunters point open studio where I met up with lots of artist friends that I know. And why don’t artists know what certificates of authenticity are? This is the essential part of your art business, and a recap from episode 024 from 2016 will be replayed as a reminder of how price and consistency is important . Learn more about me, your host for this podcast! SONYA PAZ WEBSIT...
Ep: 127: Where Being Confident and Tenacity Pays Off... Big Time!
April 30, 2019 22:00 - 10 minutes - 4.98 MBEp: 127: Where Being Confident and Tenacity Pays Off... Big Time! I know a lot of us get knocked down when someone give us a little bit of criticism or tries to detour our dreams... in today’s episode #127 of the Rockstar Mentor podcast, I’m going to give you the boost and creativity passport to make sure that you’re doing everything that you’re supposed to be doing to keep you creative and keep your business running with being profitable! From learning about cooks who’ve been honing their...
Ep. 126: Self Care for the Busy Entrepreneur or Savvy Business Person
April 02, 2019 11:00 - 18 minutes - 8.68 MBEp. 126: Self Care for the Busy Entrepreneur or Savvy Business Person We are such busy business owners, we need to take the time for self care... listen up to easy ways to take care of yourself! As you know as an entrepreneur and business person we are the busiest people that we know! Today on episode 126 of the Rockstar Mentor podcast, I am going to talk to you about my go to list on how I take care of myself with a few easy techniques and processes that keep me sane. What keep me grounded...
Ep. 125: Your web presence...What do you do when social media gets a GLITCH?
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBEp. 125: Your web presence...What do you do when social media gets a GLITCH? When Social Media is down - don't let your business suffer in the process This is a replay of Episode 093 from a April pf 2018, because of the recent Facebook and Instagram outage on March 13th, this episode is more important than ever. ENJOY! Your business website needs to be YOUR domain, take control and be better prepared to promote you and your business! Being smart and savvy with your web presence is criti...
Ep. 125: Your web presence...What do you do when social media gets a GLITCH?
March 19, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBEp. 125: Your web presence...What do you do when social media gets a GLITCH? When Social Media is down - don't let your business suffer in the process This is a replay of Episode 093 from a April pf 2018, because of the recent Facebook and Instagram outage on March 13th, this episode is more important than ever. ENJOY! Your business website needs to be YOUR domain, take control and be better prepared to promote you and your business! Being smart and savvy with your web presence is criti...
Ep. 124: Commissions and Contracts are the Necessities in your Creative Business Success
March 05, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.16 MBEp. 124: Commissions and Contracts are the Necessities in your Creative Business Success Entrepreneurs say that a sexy business is a profitable business! One of the best things you can do in your business is to take special orders and commissioned art pieces. I do several commissions a year and it keep me on my game, this is where I can pay the bills and create for others to outfit their space and bring them joy with my art. One of the most important tools you should have in your arsenal is...
Ep.123: Reminders and recaps, basics and business!
February 20, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MBEp. 123: Reminders and recaps, basics and business! Notes and podcasts from the past are a good way to get your creative hat on. I am still recovering from my surgery and things are progressing along, not as quickly as I would like, but getting better everyday. Many thanks and gratitude to everyone that sent over well wishes and warm fuzzies :-) I want to be sure to get you motivated and energized to up your entrepreneurial game in your business. here are a couple of my favorite uplifting...
Ep.122: Life Interrupted… A Progression of a Bruise, healing and advice from post surgery
February 05, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 8.25 MBEpisode 122: Life Interrupted… A Progression of a Bruise, healing and advice from post surgery. Getting back on the creative track from an unexpected surgery All is good util your life gets interrupted by an emergency gallbladder surgery, this is what happened to me a couple weeks ago and my journey on learning to relax and get better with true color inspirations on the way. Learn more about me, your host for this podcast! SONYA PAZ WEBSITE: https://SonyaPaz.com SONYA PAZ FACEBOOK: https...
Ep. 121: Interview with Jenifer Martinez of Steampunk Garage with Sonya Paz
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBEp. 121 Interview with Jenifer Martinez of Steampunk Garage with Sonya Paz A steampunks artful journey with culinary school, custom TShirts, silkscreening, chainmail and teaching! When it comes to wrangling metals, Jenifer Martinez of Steampunk Garage knows her stuff. As a creative individual starting off in culinary school and then discovering a love for cartooning that lead her down a path to create her own TShirt product line, Jenifer leaned the basics of silkscreening to get her busine...
Ep.120: What's up with your business? Tell your story with others just like you!
January 14, 2019 12:00 - 7 minutes - 3.67 MBEpisode 120: What's up with your business? Tell your story with others just like you! Do you want to be interviewed on the Rockstar Mentor, let do this! Can you believe we are 1/2 through January already...!!! It's true, time if wizzing on by. Today's episode is a short one, basically because I have a scratchy throat. I am launching a new mini stories segment on he podcast and I would love for you to tell your story! Write to me and tell me what you love about the podcast, how long have ...
Ep. 119: Happy 2019 and we are starting out this year slowly... but surely!
January 08, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutes - 5.95 MBEpisode 119: Happy 2019 and we are starting out this year slowly... but surely! When the words “take your time” can be the worst thing you can hear! Happy new year to everyone and welcome to 2019! This is episode 119 of the RockStar Mentor podcast and today we are talking about how to approach this new year with caution, it’s the good kind of approach. There is no hurry to start getting into this year as we all know it’s going to go by like most years, pretty quickly. But we want to make ...
Ep. 118: Breathing after Biz Burnout, Comfy Pillows and Surviving 2018!
December 18, 2018 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBEpisode 118: Breathing after Biz Burnout, Comfy Pillows and Surviving 2018! Today’s episode of the RockStar Mentor podcast episode 118, I am working on wrapping up a lot of things for the remainder of 2018. I am really thrilled about the amount of feedback I received from Episode 117 where I share my ups and downs, highs and lows, successes and failures in my artistic business and how I’ve overcome those and have managed to be a full-time artist for over 15 years. In today’s episode I’m a...
Ep. 117: Confessions of an artist and burnout is a real thing!
November 29, 2018 22:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBEpisode 117: Confessions of an artist and burnout is a real thing! Today’s episode of the RockStar Mentor podcast episode 117, I am going to get down and dirty with some of my true confessions of an artist as well as an art gallery owner and entrepreneur. I’m going toI am going to share some of my experiences, my highs in my lows, my adventures, journeys and new things I have going on today’s episode. I haveI have encountered a lot of changes over the last 12 months and I am very excite...
Ep. 116: Preparing for Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber Monday
November 20, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 5.45 MBEpisode 116: Preparing for Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber Monday As we are embarking on Thanksgiving day I want to extend prayers and sympathies to all of the folks in the recent California fires who have lost homes, businesses, family members, friends and more. I feel thankful for my health my family and friends and encourage you to be appreciative of what you have and to extend your better self to assist others in hard times. Today’s episode I will focus on how you prepare...
Ep. 115 Get Social With Your Business - Tech Interview with Lee Lonitz by Sonya Paz
November 06, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBEp. 115 Get Social With Your Business - Tech Interview with Lee Lonitz by Sonya Paz I am pleased to have Social Media Mentor and Strategist Lee Lonitz back on the show today, this is Lee's second time on the podcast, we spoke to Lee back in September 2016. Will all of the changes with Social Media, Facebook, Instagram etc, we are discussing what is the best way to keep up with social media, how to post to facebook and Instagram, what to post, types of posts and more. Lee has services that ...
Ep. 114 Holiday Bustle Remedies and Reflection to Overcome Stress and Chaos
October 30, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.29 MBEp. 114 Holiday Bustle Remedies and Reflection to Overcome Stress and Chaos With the holidays approaching rapidly, you need to get prepared and remain calm at the same time! Here are my top 3 podcast shows to get you on the right track so you don't completely freak out! Staying organized and being productive is essential Episode 018 - How to not suffer from burnout and overwhelm Listen Now! Episode 041 - Overwhelm Solutions for a Bustling (and Profitable) Holiday Season Listen Now! Epis...
Ep. 113 Unwrapping your Retail Business. Interview with Sue Monhait by Sonya Paz
October 23, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBEp. 113 Unwrapping your Retail Business! Interview with Sue Monhait by Sonya Paz I am pleased to have Sue Monhait of the Ribbon Print Company and the podcast "Gift Biz Unwrapped" with me on the Rockstar Mentor Podcast show today! We learn so much from Sue, and her journey from a corporate gig to savvy retail gift basket business to building her Ribbon Printing Company and how she teaches and inspires others from her podcast and membership site! I really enjoyed this interview with Sue and...
Ep. 112 Expanding Your Artful Offerings - Creating Products of your Artwork
October 09, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.95 MBEp. 112 Expanding Your Artful Offerings - Creating Products of your Artwork If you are looking to expand your artful offerings into a viable and amazing product line, this episode give you a little insight of how this can be achieved, I have developed an amazing colorful and useful artistic product line that had brought color and excitement to thousands of art loving collectors and fans trough my brand at SonyaPaz.com. You can do this too. Listen up for todays episode to take the baby ste...
Ep. 111: When History Meets Technology Meets Innovation Meets Inspiration!
October 02, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBEp. 111 When History meets technology meets innovation meets inspiration! Some old fashioned marketing and promotion is not a bad thing! For those of you that know me well, will know that I just love history, I love hearing about the age of innovation and anything that is architecture or Mid Century Modern related. I recently heard a great story on 99% Invisible Podcast about Sears, you know, the mega department store that became the "everything store" back in the day. For many of my ...
Ep. 110 Storytelling, Spiels and Pitches for your Business to impress and Succeed
September 25, 2018 07:00 - 17 minutes - 8 MBEp. 110 Storytelling, Spiels and Pitches for your business - a great recap of these topics and Ice Breaking Questions. A great recap of these topics and more. Today's episode is a recap of three episodes that I love where I discuss necessary components of what you need in your suitcase of knowledge to be ready for your interaction of being an entrepreneur. Plus an insight of a question you can ask others to break the ices of conversation, listen up! Referencing these awesome episodes: ...
Ep. 109 Art Murals and Teaching, Interview with Francisco Franco by Host Sonya Paz
September 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBEp. 109 Art Murals and Teaching, Interview with Francisco Franco by Host Sonya Paz When art is bigger than life itself! Today's episode is an colorful and insightful interview with Francisco Franco of Francisco Franco Studios, we discuss his journey as an artist, his formal education, witnessing 911 firsthand and how art has helped shape him to the amazing artist he is today through murals, commissions, gallery exhibits and more! To learn more about Francisco, visit him on Facebook ...
Ep. 108 The Superhero vs. The Imposter Syndrome Villain
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.14 MBEp. 108 The Superhero vs. The Imposter Syndrome Villain The Superhero vs. The Imposter Syndrome. “With great power, comes great responsibility.” – Spiderman “Life doesn't give us purpose. We give life purpose.” – The Flash “You’re much stronger than you think you are. Trust me.” – Spiderman Do any of these quotes sound familiar? Well they should, and you will have your own quote for success too! You are your best Superhero, you can achieve super powers with fending off the forces o...
Ep. 107: Preparing for art shows and festivals on one of the largest 3 day sales weekend ever!
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.37 MBEp. 107: Preparing for art shows and festivals on one of the largest 3 day sales weekend ever! Three days to rock it your art business and be on your best game! The labor day weekend is the largest artistic festival sales weekend for artists and many artists prepare the entire year to this weekend of sales and awesomeness! This episode focuses on many areas to keep you organized and on top of your game. There are a few past episodes to reference: Episode 005, 024, 066 and 090. ...
Ep. 106: Communication in your business is critical, listen to the way you speak
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.68 MBEp. 106: Communication in your business is critical, listen to the way you speak. Face to face or voice to voice communication is key....The way you engage with customers and how they hear you may be two different things, listen to today's podcast to get a reality check on how you may be attracting or detouring your customers. Ban the LIKE!!!! Public speaking opportunities are a great way to tell others about your business, be the expert in your area of expertise. Fine tune your spiel a...
Ep. 106: Communication in your business is critical, listen to the way you speak
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.65 MBEp. 106: Communication in your business is critical, listen to the way you speak. Face to face or voice to voice communication is key....The way you engage with customers and how they hear you may be two different things, listen to today's podcast to get a reality check on how you may be attracting or detouring your customers. Ban the LIKE!!!! Public speaking opportunities are a great way to tell others about your business, be the expert in your area of expertise. Fine tune your spiel a...
Ep. 105: The procrastination bug.... it's a killer and time is wasting away and... it's not your friend.
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes - 5.26 MBEp. 105: The procrastination bug.... it's a killer and time is wasting away and... it's not your friend. What are you waiting for...? Procrastination can completely inhibit your goals and objectives! Listen up to this weeks episode, #105 to get the kick you need to overcome the bug and get your goals on the right path! Let's do this! NEW Motivational Freebie Download Click here to get yours! HEY, IF YOU WANT TO GET MY FREE EXHIBITOR TOOLKIT GET IT NOW BEFORE IT GOES AWAY! Click here ...
Ep. 104: Competition, Collaboration and Character, no trophies please
July 26, 2018 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.56 MBEp. 104: Competition, Collaboration and Character, no trophies please Let me ask you, if you drank a weak cup of coffee that appeared less than stellar how would you feel? Would you give it a participation trophy and call it a day? Would you return it and know that there was potential there... somewhere? I know there is no loss for this cup of coffee and it can be better. Stronger, Bolder, Great, This weeks show I am focusing on "Competition, Collaboration and Character, with no trophies...
Ep 103: Interview with Anne Leuck and Sonya Paz - two colorful artists share their art journey
July 17, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBEp 103: Interview with Anne Leuck and Sonya Paz Capture the magic moments in your art and how personal experiences shape your creativity This creatively fun interview with Anne Leuck of Chicago, Illinois is on the show today! Anne's journey as an artist and how her personal experiences have shaped the new body of work she is creating. I have known Anne Since 2000 and we connected because our love for colors and a passion for pets and fundraising are much alike! Listen up as we discus...
Ep. 102 Wholesaling Your Art to Retailers ... Because Direct Selling is Sexy!
July 10, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBEp. 102 Wholesaling Your Art to Retailers ... Because Direct Selling is Sexy! To consign or not to consign, that is the question (and we have answers)! Are you at the point where you are ready to sell to a retailer? Do you sell direct to retailers with a wholesale program or do you sell consignment where you get a percentage. Listen up, this question came to me by my artist friend Mary Medrano, she asked some amazing questions with wanting to know "what would Sonya do?" It's always ...
Ep. 101 - YouTube Star Rob Appell of Man Sewing Interview Today with Sonya Paz
June 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBEp. 101 - YouTube Star Rob Appell of Man Sewing Interview Today with Sonya Paz I am celebrating my birthday today with a special episode with Rob Appell. Rob is an amazing YouTube sewing star with over 131K subscribers and 220+ videos of all types of sewing magic, on how to make a canvas bag, aprons, quilting tips and techniques, appliques sewing, modern quilting, sewing machine maintenance, hemming jeans and so much more! I discovered Rob's YouTube channel last year while searching for...
Ep. 100 - We are Celebrating 100 Episode of the Rockstar Mentor Podcast
June 19, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBEp. 100 - We are Celebrating 100 Episode of the Rockstar mentor Podcast. I am reflecting on some of my favorite episodes of the past two years.... and 100 episodes! I also want to give thanks to many of the artists and creatives that I have had on the show! Many thanks to Jason Michael, The Real Brian, Lee Lonitz, Mike Chambers, Randal Wark, Kwame Christian, Natasha Wescoat, Annette Kelley, Ed Heck, Marc Mahwinney, Marty Hiser, Joy Munshower, Dana and Troy Mounier, and Kim Niles! Sign...
Ep. 099 New Online Course to sell your art and make more sales!
June 12, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 8.36 MBEp. 099 I am pleased to announce my new Online Course to teach you how to sell your art and make more sales in a concise format on Skillshare is published and is live and online! We are also remembering Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. I am please to announce that my new online course "The Creative Guide to Selling Your Art, Confidently" is published and ready for you. Learn something new! Get out of your comfort zone.... don't let your fear of learning new things intimidate you. Go for i...
Ep. 098 Challenging yourself to explore new and exciting things
June 04, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutes - 7.42 MBEp. 098 Challenging yourself to explore new and exciting things. When you take risks and get out of your comfort zone, amazing things happen! Unleashing undiscovered talents is the beginning to expanding your knowledge. I am thrilled to announce that Rockstar Mentor is two years old! We have reached the two year mark and have recored 98 episodes to this point! Yeah!!! As much as I love my acrylic painting "roots" I have expanded my knowledge for other styles and mediums of art. My crea...
Ep. 097 Hats off to learning, Royal Wedding Inspiration and Online Courses
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 8.74 MBEp. 097 Hats off to learning, Royal Wedding Inspiration and Online Courses You can never stop learning and changing up your routine is not a bad thing! I was truly inspired by the hat in the Royal Wedding this past weekend, makes me want to wear one every day! This episode discusses how you can change up your creative routine with keeping the style and integrity of your current art, craft or business. I am reaching the date for the release of my new online courses, there is so much to ...
Ep. 096 Brand Mistakes That Will Cost You The Sale
May 15, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBEp. 096 Brand Mistakes That Will Cost You The Sale... Are you trying to hard to brand yourself the wrong way? Branding is an essential component in your business, whether you are a creative biz selling in personal or online, if you are promoting your product, retail, personal products etc., building you brand is number one. Market yourself wisely and be the Rockstar with your art biz. Sometimes we think that we are doing the right thing by over compensating our brand. Listen up, this e...
Ep. 095 Paying It Forward in Your Art Creative Business
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MBEp. 095 Paying It Forward in Your Art Creative Business Giving is a strong component in any business, get your Karma flowing by following a few simple steps. When you can give back with your art, advice, support or emotional support, this is a great thing to do by paying it forward, random acts of art is also a great way to make someones day and will allow you to be creative and bold without judgement. I used to do "Adopt a doodles" when I had my fine art gallery, I would post these dood...
Ep. 094 Copycats and Copyrights - Sonya Paz Interview with Kim Niles of KiniArt
April 24, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBEp. 094 Copycats and Copyrights - Sonya Paz Interview with Kim Niles of KiniArt Protecting your art and your sanity, tips on what to do if someone is stealing your art! I am pleased to have Kim Niles of KiniArt.com on the Rockstar Mentor podcast show today. We discuss what happens when other artists steal your art, how to prepare and what to do if this is happening to you. Topics include copyrights, trademarks, preparing images for online visibility and some of our experiences and war...
Ep. 093 Your website needs to be YOUR domain, take control and be better prepared to promote your business
April 17, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBEp. 093 Your business website needs to be YOUR domain, take control and be better prepared to promote you and your business! Being smart and savvy with your web presence is critical for the long term value of your business. This episode is really valuable so you have have the ultimate voice and to make the best decisions for your website and the messages you want to relate. Be careful allowing social media platforms to control what you can say, what you can post and how to can manage your...
Ep. 092 Running your Business From Your Smartphone and Simplify Processes
April 10, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBEp. 092 Running your Business From Your Smartphone and Simplify Processes Being an entrepreneur means that you are busy busy busy! Allow your smartphone to help run your successful business. IN today's episode I am providing you with my favorite top ten apps and simple processes to help you rock your business. Listen up to this value packed episode! NEW Motivational Freebie Download Click here to get yours! HEY, IF YOU WANT TO GET MY FREE EXHIBITOR TOOLKIT GET IT NOW BEFORE IT GOES...
Ep. 091 Dealing with Negativity and Making Lemons into Lemonade
April 03, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBEp. 091 Dealing with Negativity and Making Lemons into Lemonade There is nothing better than to sell your art to the masses and getting a lot of encouragement and kudos fro those who believe in you and support you.... however, there are times when people don't think before they speak and say the most awful things. Working on a thicker skin to be able to deflect those comments and negativity can help with how you deal with this dilemma. It's not hard, it just needs practice. We will also...
Ep. 090 Artful Interview with Dana and Troy Mounier of Pacific Fine Arts
March 20, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBEp. 090 Artful Interview with Dana and Troy Mounier of Pacific Fine Arts Art shows are the best exposure - start off right and make great sales! I started my art career with selling my artworks at fine art festivals in the Northern California Area. This has to be one of the best times I can recall to have built my customer base and to meet my fellow artists. One of the promoters that I exhibited with was Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. Dana and Troy are the owners and they do a fantastic jo...
Ep. 089 Social Media Woes That Will Make You Tear Your Hair Out!
March 13, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 8.44 MBEp. 089 Social Media Woes That Will Make You Tear Your Hair Out! Just when you are all comfy in your Social Media zone, then BAM! You get hit with another algorithm change that will seriously affect the way you manage your business. Sure we all get into the groove where we are comfortable and have our routine, the phone is ringing, the email is chiming and life is good...... then, you get hit with I did a lot of research on this subject and located a great blog that explained this in fou...
Ep. 088 Don't let others step on your success! Ignore the haters and keep your creative mojo churning!
March 06, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.35 MBEp. 088 Don't let others step on your success! Ignore the haters and keep your creative mojo churning! What do you do when one rotten person or one small encounter will try and break you and your work? Listen up for this episode on the best way to fight back! Listener Lujan from Reno NV., writes in to ask how to not get discouraged from the haters who want to knock our walls down and how to fend off the trolls who prey on new artists. Listen up for a good dose of tenacity and how to...
Ep. 087 Don't Hesitate... Motivate! 14 words that will get you motivated FAST!
February 20, 2018 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.7 MBEp. 087 Don't Hesitate... Motivate! 14 words that will get you motivated FAST! Sometimes you need a kick in the pants to get motivated and I am including some fine points to get your started. I always seem to find inspiration wherever I go and whatever I do and also when I lest expect it. Recently I was at an appointment and there was an inspiring message in the midst... We are talking about inspiration, motivation and 12 more other powerful words to make a priority in your business. ...
Ep. 086 Will Smith says "Fan Your Own Flame!" I'm also discussing the mask behind Imposter Syndrome!
February 13, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 6.89 MBEp. 086 Will Smith says "Fan Your Own Flame!" I'm also discussing the mask behind Imposter Syndrome! I've said it before but Will Smith gets in your face to fan your own flame. I have said it for years, to be your own cheerleader and self promote to your hearts content... to not take anyones crap and to persevere and to march to your own drummer... with confidence. However Will smith's recent rant on social media reinforces to all to not take anyones negativity and to surround yoursel...
Ep. 085 Interview with Glass Artist Joy Munshower
January 30, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBEp. 085 Interview with Glass Artist Joy Munshower Glassy and Sassy.... and heating up the show today and kicking some GLASS! It's always a good day to chit chat about hot molten glass, sculpting and margaritas! I am thrilled to have Joy Munshower on the Rockstar Mentor podcast today. Joy is an amazing and accomplished glass artist whose glass art works are widely collected and her talents are exceptional! Grab a drink and join us for this fabulous interview to learn about Joys experien...