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In this show, Martina Flor reveals all of her lettering and art business strategies to help you build a career as a commercial artist. You’ll learn about mastering a skill, finding your voice as an artist, going from amateur to pro, how the illustration market works, marketing yourself, social media, client outreach, and productivity tips so that you can thrive with your art and make a living doing what you love. It’s a mix of interviews with notable lettering artists and illustrators, special co-hosts, and solo shows from Martina that you’re not going to want to miss.
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98. Martina Flor - Checklist for an Outstanding Portfolio
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/
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97. Martina Flor - Lessons Learned From Launching My New Website
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/
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96. Better Letters - Sam Roberts From BLAG Magazine - The World of Sign Painting & Ghostsigns, Monetizing A Side Project, Validating Your Ideas, Inspiring Awe and much more.
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/
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95. Martina Flor - Why Most Portfolios Don't Work (And How To Avoid The Pitfalls)
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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94. Kevin Cantrell - Cracking The System Behind Your Style, Doing Business As An Expert, Partnering, Work-Life Balance & Building Cofidence As An Artist
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93. Martina Flor - My Biggest Ahá Moment This Week
In this short, solo episode, I tell you about this epiphany that I had a couple of days ago, when I was struggling to find a way to find a literary agent to help me publish my upcoming book.
For many, reaching out for help might sound negative because it would mean that you can't do things by yourself. But that's only natural, and accepting the fact that sometimes there is an easier way to achieve what you want by asking for help to your close circle is the first and most important step towards actually achieving it.
See full show notes at https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast
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92. Martina Flor - 3 Tactics To Attract Dream Assingments—Even If You Haven't Launched Your Business
In this solo show, I share strategies and tactics that you can use to advance your career as a lettering artist or illustrator. Today I’ll be speaking about strategies to get out of your way, share your work and start attracting dream assignments.
Last week we released the episode with Ken Barber, and he inspired me to record this one.
Go check it out ➡️ https://youtu.be/lHIgFYPtAtU
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Take my Ultimate Lettering Quiz ➡️ https://www.martinaflor.com/quiz
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91. Ken Barber - Secrets To Mastering A Skill, Finding Models & Mentors, The Importance Of Honest Feedback, Perfection, Acceptance & Patience
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90. Martina Flor - From Amateur To Pro: When Are You Ready to Make A Living With Your Skills?
In this solo episode I touch on how to make the transition from amateur to pro. You have invested so much time into honing your skills and doing great work, and you’re now wondering: how do I turn my passion into my livelihood?
In this episode, I share with you actionable strategies to start making that transition – and engage other people who would keep you accountable along the way. What do I mean by that? Listen in on today’s show and find out!
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89. Martina Flor - How To Build Confidence As An Artist
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88. Mary Kate McDevitt - Making Your Splash As An Artist, Overcoming Creative Block,Mental Health & Reaching Out For Help, And Teaching What You Know.
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87. Martina Flor - Stop Practicing
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86. Martina Flor - Hello again! Now Stop
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85. Martina Flor - What's coming on season 4
In this super short solo episode I wanted to quickly jump in to tell you a little bit about what’s coming next season and make you excited about it.
See entire show notes at https://www.martinaflor.com/podcast
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84. Martina Flor - Portfolio, Community and Goals
This is a special in-between episodes with serves as recap of the episodes from the last month. It features a short clip of each conversation in one place so you can jump around and get a feel for both the episode and the guest, and then you can always dig deeper by going into one of those episodes. In this one, I gathered a series of clips from some of my solo episodes, where I talk about strategies to showcase your work, building a community and achieving your goals.
List of episodes and links:
70. Martina Flor - Strategies To Showcase Your Artwork & Attract More Opportunities
72. Martina Flor - Finding A Creative Community To Accelerate Your Progress
74. Martina Flor - End of the year: An Unavoidable Deadline For Your Goals
See full show notes at: martinaflor.com/podcast
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83. Season 3: In Case You Missed It pt.2
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This is a special in-between episodes with serves as recap of the episodes from the last month. It features a short clip of each conversation in one place so you can jump around and get a feel for both the episode and the guest, and then you can always dig deeper by going into one of those episodes.
List of episodes and links:
71. Thandiwe Muriu - Mentorship & Why You Need It, How To Develop A Strong Style and much more
73. Timothy Goodman. Finding a Dream Job, Writing a Book, Relocating Cities & More
75. Verònica Fuerte, Hey - Being A Woman In A Male-Dominated Industry, Client Outreach & More.
See full show notes at: martinaflor.com/podcast
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82. Martina Flor - How To Plan For A Kick-Ass Year
During the show, I’ll share the overall framework that I have used in the past years to plan ahead, simplify my business and make a bigger impact and revenue with my skills as an artist, educator, and creative business owner. I’ll help you identify the things that are working and share with you a golden rule to spot what you should be focusing on to run a profitable business. After this episode, you’ll be ready to rock 2023.
See show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast
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81. Jon Contino - Finding Peace In Creative Work, You Need A Hobby, Navigating the Peaks And Valleys, Being True To Yourself & The Uglybooks
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80. Martina Flor - How To Get More Eyes On Your Work
In this solo episode I touch on why getting eyes on your work is important and what it can do for your creative career.
I wish I had discovered this earlier – the work you create today sets the ground for the work you’ll be doing tomorrow. Knowing this, you can start being more intentional about the kind of projects you work on and how you showcase them in order to connect you with better opportunities in the future. In this episode, I help you optimize your creative output, showcase it wisely and build authority in your discipline.
See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast
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79. Svetlana Jakel, Founder of Illustration Agency Kombinatrotweiss - The Business of Illustration, What Clients Are Looking For In A Commercial Artist, The Trends Of Illustration, And More
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78. Martina Flor - Getting things done - Productivity Hacks You Don't Want To Skip
In this solo episode I share my most precious productivity hacks. Getting things done in less time is one thing many of us strive for. However, we keep on focusing on the unimportant and investing our precious time in the things that don’t really move the needle of our life and career.
In this episode, I share the specific framework I use today to structure my week and hit my goals. I will also provide specific tips that have boosted my productivity and allowed me to go from working over 50 hours down to 25 hours a week getting the same amount of things, or more, done.
See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast
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77. Season 3: In Case You Missed It
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This is a special in-between episodes with serves as recap of the episodes from the last month. It features a short clip of each conversation in one place so you can jump around and get a feel for both the episode and the guest, and then you can always dig deeper by going into one of those episodes.
List of episodes:
66. Karan Singh, The Importance Of Authenticity, Being A Self-taught Artist, Imposter Syndrome & more.
67. Petra Eriksson. The Path To Finding Your Call, Pushing The Introvert Inside You & more.
69. Jordan Metcalf - Turning Your Hobby Into Your Job, Auditing Your Creative Career & more.
See full show notes:
martinaflor.com/podcast
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76. Martina Flor - 3 Easy Ways To Achieve Your Goals Before The End Of The Year
In this solo episode we’ll get hands-on and work towards achieving our end-of-the-year goals. Goals require work and decision-making, and this is the reason why we keep on pushing them forward. In this show, I’ll share 3 steps that have helped me in the past achieve a goal that changed my life and career forever.
See full show notes at: martinaflor.com/podcast
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75. Verònica Fuerte, Hey - Being A Woman In A Male-Dominated Industry, Client Outreach & more
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74. Martina Flor - End of the year: An Unavoidable Deadline For Your Goals
In this solo episode I touch on the anxiety that we all feel as the end of the year drives closer.
Where did all the time go? We ask ourselves as we look at our bucket list of goals and we realize that there are still some of them unfinished or not even close to being done.
I believe that the end of the year is a great, tangible deadline that you can use to accomplish important goals and in this episode, I help you sort things out and get ready to cross some of them off your bucket list.
See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast
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73. Timothy Goodman. Finding a Dream Job, Writing a Book, Relocating Cities & More
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72. Martina Flor - Finding A Creative Community To Accelerate Your Progress
In this solo episode I touch on why a community is essential to achieve your goals and see success in your career as an artist and creative.
There’s no progress in isolation and a community can help you step out of your bubble, unveil your talents, and get you there where you want to be FASTER & WITH MORE EASE.
In this episode, I explore why community is important by giving examples of my own experience and the dozens of artists that have been on this podcast. I also leave you with a few guidelines to build or find the one that works best for you and that will support you along your journey.
See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast
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71. Thandiwe Muriu - Mentorship & Why You Need It, How To Develop A Strong Style, Gaining & Keeping Clients, Insights On The World Of Fine Art & How To Know If Your Art Is Good Enough
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70. Martina Flor - Strategies To Showcase Your Artwork & Attract More Opportunities
Doing great work is at the heart of every creative career, and is what most artists and designers invest a fair amount of time in. However, that is just one part of the equation – putting the work out there and getting noticed by the right people is equally important. In this episode, we’ll discuss on 3 strategies that you can use to showcase your work, not just for the sake of it but in a manner and in a place that connects you with dream opportunities and clients.
See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast