We are in December, it's almost christmas, and I believe this is a perfect time to engage existing clients and collaborators and out the foot in the door for new ones.

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Welcome back to Open Studio! In Part 2 of "How to Plan for a Kick Ass Year," Martina Flor takes a deeper dive into the nitty-gritty of crafting a strategic plan. If you haven't checked out Part 1, check episode number 122 on your preferred podcast platform. See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast

In this episode of Open Studio, join Martina Flor as she explores the art of planning for a kick-ass year. Discover why traditional goal-setting may not be the most effective approach and how Martina's system can transform your creative journey.

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Welcome back to another episode of Open Studio with your host, Martina Flor. Today, we're unraveling the secrets to making money with your artwork without breaking a sweat. But before we dive in, let's explore a story that recently unfolded in my artistic journey. See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast

In this episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio, host Martina Flor shares a captivating journey of personal and creative growth. Reflecting on her decision to take a sabbatical and write a book, she reveals the challenges and triumphs along the way. This episode is an inspiring testament to the power of dedication and strategic planning. See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast

Welcome back to Open Studio! I'm Martina Flor, your host, and today we're diving into a critical topic, especially as we approach the year-end – getting things done. As artists and creatives, our passion often makes us want to immerse ourselves in our work day and night. However, the abundance of ideas can lead to attempting everything at once, making it challenging to see tangible progress and increasing the risk of burnout.

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In this episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio, host Martina Flor dives into a personal journey from procrastination to progress. She explores the common struggles of procrastination and shares her transformative decision to become a renowned lettering artist. Martina provides three simple steps for aspiring lettering artists and creatives to shift from procrastination to meaningful progress. See full show notes at https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast

In this episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio, host Martina Flor explores the importance of setting and achieving goals, especially as the year-end approaches. She delves into common challenges faced by individuals in their goal-setting journey and introduces a transformative question to help clarify aspirations. See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast

In this episode of Letter Now! Podcast, Martina Flor and her guest María Montes (@iammontes) talk about Learning and Teaching. The Power of Learning, Accountability and Deadlines, What Makes a Great Teacher, Filtering through the Information Clutter.

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In this episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio, host Martina Flor delves into the transformative journey from being an amateur to a professional in the world of lettering and creativity. She explores the mindset shift required, the importance of treating every project professionally, and practical strategies for success. See entire shownotes at martinaflor.com/podcast

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio! In this edition, we're delving into a topic that resonates with every creative: "Building Confidence as an Artist." Host Martina Flor takes you on a journey to explore the importance of confidence and provides actionable steps to boost your artistic self-assurance.

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Welcome to Season 5 of Martina Flor's Open Studio! This season, we're addressing key questions from the lettering artist and creative community. Join us for discussions on building an impressive portfolio, breaking into the professional world of lettering, and more. See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast Join my upcoming Lettering Masterclass ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/masterclass

Thank you for watching and listening to this podcast, you are the motor that keeps Open Studio alive! Subscribe and leave us a review to help us keeping doing this and more for you. Have a great summer and see you on season 5!

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You know that amazing feeling when you're in the zone, riding the wave of momentum? It's the ultimate catalyst for achieving your goals and making things happen. But how do you discover it and maintain it, especially when life throws obstacles your way?

Get ready, because in this episode, I'll unveil practical and powerful techniques to unlock the unstoppable force of momentum.

Imagine others in awe, asking, "How do you do it?" Picture creating work you’re really proud of. Mastering a craft isn't exclusive to the naturally gifted—it's within your reach as well. In this episode, uncover the 5 essential pillars to thrive with your art and become the master of any craft. Get ready to unleash your creative potential. See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast Download Lettering DNA PDF here ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/letteringdna

Half the year is gone, but the opportunities for creative and business growth are still abundant!

Whether you're entering  the summer season or embracing the winter chill, join me as I reveal my three steps to planning for a productive creative season. Tune in and and make the most of the time ahead!

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In this solo episode I touch on getting better at your craft and strategies to find the time to produce work and build a portfolio. Doing great work has always been at the core of my career as an artist, and I’ve seen that happening repeatedly with many of the artists I interview on this podcast. I advocate for this approach with my students, the members of my coaching program, and with every assignment that I take on: doing your best work is priority. But getting really good at your craft takes time and life keeps getting on the way, so in this episode I provide you with a few strategies that you can use to clear up your way and start seeing real progress in your craft.

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Sign up for Leap Now here ➡️ https://www.maketheleapnow.com In this episode we dive deep into the success stories of the three of them who are also alumni from my business group coaching program, Leap Now, designed exclusively for lettering artists and illustrators. If you’re wondering, what is in this episode for me?. Well, I believe that it can give you tons of clarity around how coaching and support can make a difference in your career and freelance business, and decide whether this is something you may benefit from as well. See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast

Sign up for my upcoming series of free workshops "Secrets to Success as a Commercial Artist" at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/secretsworkshop Breaking news: The lettering and illustration market is NOT oversaturated! 📣 In this episode, I'm going to show you the four key factors you need to embrace to find your unique place and thrive with your work. Sign up for my upcoming series of free workshops "Secrets to Success as a Commercial Artist" at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/secretsworkshop Mark your calendar and sign up for the waiting list at ➡️ https://www.maketheleapnow.com See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast

Sign up for my upcoming series of free workshops "Secrets to Success as a Commercial Artist" at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/secretsworkshop What is the one thing that has the power to elevate you or bring you down? The factor that can determine your success or failure? Th...

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Wondering how to make an income with your creative skills? Curious about how much other commercial artists are charging for editorial, publishing, advertising and packaging assignments? Get ready because today I’ll share with you the results of the survey on the business of lettering and illustration, and the insights are eye opening. Let’s dive in!

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TAKE THE SURVEY 👉🏼 https://www.martinaflor.com/survey Prepare yourselves to get the inside scoop on what a real working lettering artist makes for an income. If you've ever wondered about the nitty-gritty details of income streams in this biz, you're in for a treat. I'm about to spill the beans on all the different ways I make money and share how much I charge for different projects. This episode is about to give you a front-row seat to the financial realities of a lettering artist's business. Let's dive in! Mark your calendar and sign up for the waiting list at ➡️ https://www.maketheleapnow.com See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast

Sign up for the waiting list of my business coaching program for lettering artists, illustrators and creatives Leap Now on https://www.maketheleapnow.com. We are opening registration soon! You don’t need clients to make a living with your art! In this episode I’m going to get your creative juices flowing around the myriad of things you could be doing to monetize your work. Mark your calendar and sign up for the waiting list at ➡️ https://www.maketheleapnow.com See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast

Sign up for the waiting list of my business coaching program for lettering artists, illustrators and creatives Leap Now on https://www.maketheleapnow.com. We are opening registration soon! Today we will be speaking about how to build a career as a lettering artist or illustrator. This is the first episode of a series that is coming in anticipation to my group business coaching program for lettering artists and illustrators that is opening registrations at the end of June. Mark your calendar and sign up for the waiting list on https://www.maketheleapnow.com See full show notes at https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast

Today I’m celebrating the episode number 100 🤩 of this podcast by having a conversation with Jessica Hische. Jessica is a lettering artist and ​New York Times Best-selling ​author​ based in Oakland, California​. ​She specializes in typographical work for logos, film, books, ...

In past episodes we have been speaking about ways to build your portfolio. I even shared a checklist which you that you can still download on ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/portfoliochecklist In this episode we are going to: 👉🏼 Look into the 5 steps you need to take to lan...

Download the full Portfolio Checklist ebook ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/portfoliochecklist If you're struggling to figure out what your portfolio should include, this episode is for you, because I’m going to cut straight to the chase and provide you with a checklist of the things your website should have to attract the right clients—and close the deal! See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast Sign up for my Free Lettering Masterclass ➡️ https://martinaflor.easywebinar.live/lettering-masterclass Sign up for my Lettering Tips newsletter ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/letteringtips Follow me on instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/martinaflor/ My coaching program ➡️ https://www.maketheleapnow.com/

In the previous episode, we discussed why the websites don't work and how to avoid the pitfalls. Go check it out, is episode number 95. Now, last week, I relaunched my own website and I’d like to share with you some of the things I’ve learned so that you can use them in your own website. See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast Sign up for my Free Lettering Masterclass ➡️ https://martinaflor.easywebinar.live/lettering-masterclass Sign up for my Lettering Tips newsletter ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/letteringtips Follow me on instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/martinaflor/

Sam Roberts is the editor and publisher of BLAG (Better Letters Magazine), the world’s only print and online publication dedicated to sign painting (see https://bl.ag). He is a Londoner living in Catalonia, Spain, and the author of numerous books and articles about the craft of sign painting, and its history. See full show notes at ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast Sign up for my Free Lettering Masterclass ➡️ https://martinaflor.easywebinar.live/lettering-masterclass Sign up for my Lettering Tips newsletter ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/letteringtips Follow me on instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/martinaflor/

Your portfolio is your presentation card and is an essential tool to make money as a commercial artist. Without it, no client or customer will hit the contact button and hire you. However, most portfolios don’t serve the purpose of attracting paid assignments. In this episode I’ll tell you why and how to avoid the pitfalls. Listen up!

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