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Creative Business Spark

Anne LaFollette

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Education

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 68

Need help navigating through life after getting laid off from your job or as you approach retirement? Join Anne La Follette, former corporate Vice President, who reinvented herself in her late 50s after getting laid off from a job she loved. Becoming a successful creative entrepreneur from scratch was no easy feat. Anne brings her “can do” attitude and warm heart to support you in achieving your creative dreams at any age. Tune in for practical, step by step advice, whether you’re just dipping your toes into the entrepreneurial waters or you’ve got an established creative business that needs some “spark”. Welcome the The Creative Business Spark podcast where: It’s Never Too Late To Create®.

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Join my 3-day LIVE virtual event!

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 05:00

Show Notes:
You’ve heard all six steps of my framework—but now it’s time to put it into action. In this special bonus episode, I’m inviting you to join me for my signature 3-day live virtual event The Creative Business Blueprint LIVE!

This is your chance to dive deeper into the exact framework I’ve been teaching on the podcast—and experience it LIVE with me and a powerful group of creative women just like you. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, this immersive event will help you finally turn your creative passion into a profitable and sustainable business—without the overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn During the 3 Days:

How to build your creative business with clarity and confidence
You'll experience each step of the framework live:
1. Strategy First
2. Your Ideal Customer
3. Building Your Audience
4. Creating Compelling Offers
5. Launching with Confidence
6. Delivering with Impact
You'll complete your unique PLAYBOOK during the 3-days

Why You’ll Love It:

It’s live and interactive—ask questions, join breakout rooms, and come on screen with me!
You’ll fill in your downloadable playbook as we go, so you walk away with your exact next steps
No recordings—this is a truly immersive experience designed for live participation
Runs daily from 10am–4pm Pacific / 1pm–7pm Eastern, June 24–26
Tickets are $197 but "Early Bird" Pricing saves you $100! 🎉

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
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💛 Let’s build the business you’ve been dreaming about—together, live. I can’t wait to see you there!

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06: Delivery Techniques

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 06:44

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You’ve built the offer. You’ve launched it. But now comes the part that truly sets your business apart—how you deliver it. In this final episode of my six-part framework for building a creative business, we’re talking about product and service delivery techniques—and why this stage matters more than you might think.

Creating a thoughtful, memorable experience for your audience doesn’t just build loyalty—it turns first-time buyers into raving fans. I’m sharing stories from my very first membership launch, how I made each member feel personally welcomed, and the delivery methods I’ve used over the years to support student success.

What You’ll Learn:

Why the delivery phase is where lasting connection is built
How a warm welcome can increase retention and referrals
Different ways to deliver your offer:
- Live vs. pre-recorded
- Drip content vs. all-at-once access
- Hybrid delivery options
Why student success = your success

✨ Resources Mentioned:

📄 Download the Delivery Techniques Worksheet – Use the reflection prompts to design an unforgettable experience.

Come experience my method LIVE!

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
👉 Claim your space & early bird pricing HERE
(Hurry—early bird pricing won’t last!)

05: Launching

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 06:50

Show Notes:
You’ve built your offer—now what? It’s time to release it into the world! In this fifth episode of my six-part framework for building a creative business, we’re diving into the art and strategy of launching.

Whether you're releasing your first product, course, or membership, launching is more than just hitting “publish.” It’s about creating momentum, building anticipation, and turning your offer into an exciting event your audience can’t wait to be part of. I’ll share how I learned to launch by investing in two game-changing programs—and how those early lessons helped me grow into the business I have today.

What You’ll Learn:

What a launch really is (and why it’s a lot like releasing a movie!)
Why building anticipation matters more than perfection
How investing in expert mentorship changed the game for my business
Why learning isn’t enough—you have to implement
Key ingredients for a successful launch:
1. Building anticipation
2. Offering value upfront
3. Creating urgency
4. Turning a single transaction into a long-term relationship

✨ Resources Mentioned:

📄 Download the Launch Strategy Worksheet – Reflect on the key questions and sketch out your next launch.

Come experience my method LIVE!

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
👉 Claim your space & early bird pricing HERE
(Hurry—early bird pricing won’t last!)

04: Compelling Offers

Sunday, April 20, 2025 • Duration 07:06

Show Notes:
In part four of my six-part framework for building a creative business, we’re tackling something exciting and essential: how to create compelling offers.

Whether you’re selling physical products, digital courses, memberships, or services, your offer needs to be more than just “nice”—it needs to be clear, irresistible, and aligned with your customer’s needs. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the mindset and strategy behind crafting offers that feel like they were made just for your audience—plus I’ll share how I started with just a few handmade products at craft fairs and used simple bundling techniques to boost sales.

What You’ll Learn:

What exactly an “offer” is (it’s broader than you think!)
Why simplicity matters when you’re just starting out
How I used my corporate retail background to bundle products and increase sales
The power of UPT (Units Per Transaction) and how to apply it
How to make your offers more appealing through thoughtful packaging, bonuses, and alignment with your audience’s desires

✨ Resources Mentioned:

📄 Download the Offer Creation Worksheet – Reflect on the three key questions and clarify your next offer.

Come experience my method LIVE!

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
👉 Claim your space & early bird pricing HERE
(Hurry—early bird pricing won’t last!)

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03: Building Your Audience

Saturday, April 19, 2025 • Duration 06:23

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Welcome to part three of my six-part framework for building a successful creative business! In this episode, we're talking about something absolutely essential—building your audience.

It doesn’t matter how talented you are or how beautiful your work is—if no one knows about it, it can’t grow into a business. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a fancy website or big marketing budget to start attracting the right people. I’m sharing how I began with a simple one-page PDF, why your email list is your most valuable asset, and how to create a freebie (aka lead magnet) that actually works.

What You’ll Learn:

Why building your audience is the key to long-term success
How I went from 3 email subscribers (me, myself, and I!) to a thriving list of ideal customers
What a lead magnet really is—and why simple always wins
How to focus on genuine connection over vanity metrics

✨ Resources Mentioned:

📄 Download the Audience-Building Worksheet – Reflect on the 3 key questions and map out your next steps.

Come experience my method LIVE!

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
👉 Claim your space & early bird pricing HERE
(Hurry—early bird pricing won’t last!)

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02: Ideal Customer

Saturday, April 19, 2025 • Duration 06:26

Show Notes:
In this episode, we’re diving into the second part of my six-part framework for building a thriving creative business: understanding exactly who you’re trying to reach. If you’ve ever felt unsure about who your product or service is really for, this conversation is for you.

I’ll walk you through the process of identifying your ideal customer—not just by age or income, but by digging into their dreams, struggles, and values. You’ll hear how I defined my own ideal customer when I was starting out, and how that clarity helped me create products that truly connected with the people I most wanted to serve.

This is the step that makes your marketing easier, your offers more compelling, and your message magnetic.

What You’ll Learn:

Why defining your ideal customer is one of the most important parts of your strategy
How my own journey helped me identify exactly who I wanted to serve
Why understanding values, desires, and struggles is just as important as demographics

✨ Resources Mentioned:

📄 Download the Ideal Customer Worksheet – Use these questions to clarify who your audience really is and start building stronger connections.

Come experience my method LIVE!

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
👉 Claim your space & early bird pricing HERE
(Hurry—early bird pricing won’t last!)

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01: Strategy First

Saturday, April 19, 2025 • Duration 04:32

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Have you ever felt like you're doing all the things—but your creative business just isn’t growing? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest reasons creatives feel stuck: they’re building without a strategy. I share how losing my corporate job at 58 led me to start from scratch, build a business I love, and why getting crystal clear on strategy changed everything.

Whether you're just starting or pivoting your business, this episode will help you lay a solid foundation for sustainable growth—without the overwhelm.

What You’ll Learn:

Why a strategy is the blueprint every creative business needs
The difference between planning and true strategic clarity
The 3 most important questions to ask yourself before moving forward
1. What is your big “why”?
2. What are your creative and financial goals?
3. What kind of lifestyle do you want your business to support?

Plus:
🎯 You’ll hear how I defined my own “why” after getting laid off, and how that moment helped me create a business no one could take away.

✨ Resources Mentioned:

📄 Download the Strategy Worksheet – Gain clarity on your next steps.

Come experience my method LIVE!

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now:
👉 Claim your space & early bird pricing HERE
(Hurry—early bird pricing won’t last!)

Intro to The Creative Business Spark Podcast

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 • Duration 04:33

Show Notes:

Are you ready to turn your creativity into a thriving business—but unsure where to start?

I’ve created a special 6-part podcast series just for you, breaking down the exact framework I used to build a successful creative business from scratch in my 50s (after getting laid off!). Whether you're dreaming about your first offer or ready to launch something new, this series will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy to move forward.

Each episode walks you through one step in my proven process—with practical tips, personal stories, and a downloadable worksheet to help you take action right away.

✨ Here’s what we cover:

Strategy First – Why you need a plan before you start
Attracting the Right People – How to define your ideal customer
Building Your Audience – Simple ways to grow your email list
Creating Compelling Offers – Crafting products your audience wants
Secrets to a Successful Launch – How to release your offer with confidence
Delivery Techniques That Delight – Make your customers feel truly taken care of

📄 Each episode includes a free worksheet to help you implement what you learn!

💛 If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do next, this series is your step-by-step roadmap.

👉 Start listening now and take the first step toward building the creative business you’ve been dreaming about.

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07: From Overwhelmed to Organized: My Simple Tech Stack

Thursday, May 1, 2025 • Duration 07:35

Show Notes: 🎧 The 3 Tools I Use to Run My Creative Business (Without the Overwhelm)

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not techie enough to do this,” you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not wrong to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, I’m answering one of the questions I get all the time:

“Anne, what tech do you actually use to run your business?”

You’ll hear how I went from duct-taping tools together (and feeling totally over it) to simplifying everything with a setup that’s seamless and saves me hours each week.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at my current tech stack—and the key mindset shift that helped me stop stressing and start streamlining.

🧰 What You’ll Learn:

Why I used to hand my iPhone to my husband (🙃)
The patchwork of tools I started with—and why it didn’t work
The moment I realized simplicity was worth investing in
The 3 tools I use today: Squarespace, Kajabi, and Ecamm
Why using fewer platforms can save you more than just money
A permission slip to take things one tool at a time

🔧 Tools Mentioned:

Kajabi (Affiliate Link) – My all-in-one platform for courses, email, landing pages, and more
Squarespace – Still my favorite place to host my website and blog
Ecamm (Affiliate Link) – My go-to for livestreams and studio recordings

🎟️ This Episode is Sponsored By:

The Creative Business Blueprint LIVE

Join me for a 3-day live virtual event where we’ll go step by step through my full 6-part framework. Early Bird Tickets are just $97—save $100 before prices go up!

Click to claim your space → https://members.artwithanne.com/cbb

💬 Let’s Connect!

08: Three Keys to Entrepreneurial Success

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 07:29

Show Notes.

🎧 What Freedom Looks Like For Me...

When you see someone who’s built a thriving creative business, it’s easy to assume the path was smooth. But behind every success story is a chapter of uncertainty, reinvention—and a whole lot of courage.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own journey, from being laid off in my late 50s to building a business that gives me time, money, and location freedom. You’ll hear what I didn’t have (a list, a strategy, any tech skills!)—and the 3 core traits that helped me move forward anyway.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

The real story behind why I started my business from scratch
The 3 traits that helped me push through doubt and overwhelm

A willingness to learn
Perseverance when things broke
A commitment to take imperfect action

Why “freedom” is about so much more than income
What I’ve gained (and what I’ve let go of) by being my own boss
How to start thinking differently about failure and success

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“The fastest way to succeed is to double your failure rate.” — Thomas J. Watson Sr.
(...and why I’ve taken that to heart in my business.)

🎟️ This Episode is Sponsored By:

The Creative Business Blueprint LIVE
A 3-day virtual experience where we work through my complete 6-part framework—together, live.
No travel required. Just real progress, step by step.

📅 June 24–26
🎟️ Early bird tickets are $97 (save $100!) <--- early bird price expires on June 3.
👉 Click here to reserve your spot

💬 Ready for the Next Step?

If something inside you is whispering, maybe I can do this too, I want to personally invite you to join me live. We’ll work side by side for three days to build a plan for the creative business—and life—you truly want.

See all the details and grab your ticket →

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