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LCN 107: Pricing Pandemonium? Melissa Goes on a Rant

LCN 107: Pricing Pandemonium? Melissa Goes on a Rant
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LCN 107: Pricing Pandemonium? Melissa Goes on a Rant
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LCN 107: Pricing Pandemonium? Melissa Goes on a RantI was on a Studio Work Day check-in call last month. That’s something we do in my Creative Sandbox Community that’s sort of an all-day “let’s get stuff done together” accountability group.

Everyone logs in to a video conference room at set times throughout the day to very briefly say what they’re going to work on, then we get to work. Then we come back at designated intervals, usually a couple of hours apart, to report back on our progress.

It is awesome.

I can’t tell you how many times members have said, “I never would have gotten this done if it weren’t for Studio Work Day.” And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that!

Anyway, last month I was [Read more…]

LCN 064: “Help! My Fans Want My Old Stuff, But I’m Burned Out!”

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LCN 064: "Help! My Fans Want My Old Stuff, But I'm Burned Out!"
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LCN 064: "Help! My Fans Want My Old Stuff, But I'm Burned Out!"It’s a listener question episode today!

One of the things I love doing most with this podcast is answering listener questions.

In fact, in case you weren’t aware, there’s actually a button on my site — at livecreativenow.com/questions, plus in the sidebar and footer of just about every page — which allows you to leave me a voice message with your question or issue.

Surprisingly enough, almost nobody ever takes advantage of this.

Seriously, a grand total of maybe three people have used that voicemail option at all, and I don’t think anyone has ever actually left me a question for the podcast with it. [Read more…]

What “I can’t afford it” really means

Your Soul Knows - calligraphy art by Melissa DinwiddieLet me ask you: How many times have you looked at something you wanted — an item, a class, a trip — and said to yourself, “I can’t afford it”?

How many times have I done that? Yeah, that would be a lot…

I’m working on changing that, though. I want to be more accurate with my words. Is “I can’t afford it” really what I mean? Is it really what you mean?

Most of the time, I’d wager it’s a convenient excuse.

“I can’t afford it” is hard to argue with. It’s an all-occasion excuse to have in your pocket which few people will challenge you on. [Read more…]

Tara Gentile: Visionary, World-Changer, Creative Business Maven

Hooboy, what a fun treat I have for you today! I scored an interview with creative business maven, Tara Gentile.

Tara is a leader in creating what she calls “the You Economy,” redefining commerce as the creation and distribution of meaning, relationship and experience.

How’s that for awesome?

I highly recommend Tara’s ebook, The Art of Earning, which deals very elegantly with so many issues that we creatives (and others) struggle with when it comes to money and our relationship with it. I dare you to read it without being somehow transformed. (And with a “$25 or what you can afford” price tag, you really have no excuse not to.)

As a participant in another Tara’s online course — Tara Mohr’s outstanding Playing Big journey — I’m hyper-aware of other women out there playing big, and Tara Gentile rocks this out. Not so long ago she was earning $28K/year working 50-60 hours/week at Borders Books. Now she’s a role model for any creative who wants to do well for her(or him)self.

Tara is a model of doing well by doing good, a visionary who helps other visionaries and creatives bring our gifts to the world (and get paid well for it).

Now Tara’s turned The Art of Earning into a live event, taking place next Thursday, February 23. Twenty lucky participants get to join her in Philadelphia, but guess what, the rest of us can participate too (and clothing’s optional for us!)

Wazzat?

Yep, smartypants Tara has created a virtual ticket for The Art of Earning Live. I’m one of Tara’s affiliate partners, which snagged me a ticket, and I’m pretty excited. Check it out, and if it speaks to you, maybe I’ll see you there. (NOTE: All of the above links are affiliate links, and if you click through and buy, I’ll earn a commission — 20% on the live event and 50% on the ebook, in case you’re wondering).

Regardless ow whether you come to The Art of Earning Live or not, watch the video (which is, of course, totally free). We talk about some pretty juicy stuff at the intersection of art, creativity, making a difference, and MONEY. It might just get you thinking.

Then tell me, what is the biggest money mindset issue that’s holding you back?

xo, Melissa <3
PS — Pssst! Know someone who might benefit from seeing this today? Pass it on!

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