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Today we're diving deep into the heart of member or student engagement, exploring why it's crucial for the success of your creative business. In this episode, I'll share my favorite retention techniques and strategies for nurturing your students and members long after a launch.

Imagine launching a course or membership and keeping that initial excitement alive. Sounds challenging, right? Well, stick around because we'll explore how to transform your engagement from waning interest into a thriving, supportive community. Whether you're a seasoned membership owner or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights to help you maintain higher retention rates, stable revenue, and a stronger community. Let's get started!

📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/163

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I am so thrilled to have my good friend Amy Porterfield back on the show for this episode as we discuss the world of digital courses! Amy is a renowned online marketing expert and the founder of Digital Course Academy and is here to share her insight into creating successful digital courses.

If you aren't familiar with Amy, she is the New York Times bestselling author of Two Weeks Notice and the host of the top-ranked The Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, and we chat about how she turned her digital course business into a powerhouse, impacting over 90,000 students and generating over $100 million in revenue! We explore her journey from her early, humble beginnings to becoming a leading figure in online education, and Amy also sheds light on the less obvious benefits of teaching, from enhancing your leadership skills to building meaningful relationships with your audience.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your existing course, Amy's incredible insight and wisdom offers invaluable insights for every level of experience, including practical strategies for course creation, the importance of connecting with your audience, and how to overcome common challenges in the digital space!

📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/162

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Connect with Bonnie:
▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com
▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine
▸ START SIMPLE IN SURFACE DESIGN | FREE MINI CLASS | https://www.bonniechristine.com/startsimple
▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide

A big part of where worry comes from is our focus on the absolute worst case scenario that our minds can imagine. I know that I am guilty of being a worrier, a habit that has led me to experience significant anxiety, especially back in 2020.

Over the years, I have been working hard on personal development and strengthening my mental pathways to better manage these thoughts, and in this episode of The Professional Creative, I share a simple yet powerful tool that has made a huge difference for me: balancing worst-case scenarios with best-case scenarios!

Whether you're making personal decisions or navigating business challenges, I encourage you to weigh the risks against the potential rewards. Imagine not just what could go wrong but also what could go wonderfully right. By flipping the script and focusing on abundance, you might find a more balanced perspective that empowers you to take bold steps forward!

📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/153

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Connect with Bonnie:
▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com
▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine
▸ START SIMPLE IN SURFACE DESIGN | FREE MINI CLASS | https://www.bonniechristine.com/startsimple
▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide

Today, I'm sharing with you how I've started using Chat GPT in my business and am encouraging you to explore it too—even if you haven’t heard of it before! In this episode, I’ll share more about what Chat GPT is, some of my favorite prompts and uses for both life and business. Don't let the future catch you by surprise—embrace the power of AI technology and take your business to new heights while you lean into your own humanity. Tune in now and don't forget to share with a fellow entrepreneur!

📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/63

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Connect with Bonnie:

▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com

▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine

▸ 60x60 | 60 WAYS TO CREATE INCOME FROM YOUR ART | https://www.bonniechristine.com/income

▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide

In this episode I’m sharing my  top takeaways from the 2023 Convertkit Craft + Commerce conference and highlighting the importance of focusing on doing only what you can do in your zone of genius. Tune in for my tips on the preparation process and the key mindset shift I embraced as I delivered my speech.

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https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/62

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Connect with Bonnie:

▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com

▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine

▸ 60x60 | 60 WAYS TO CREATE INCOME FROM YOUR ART | https://www.bonniechristine.com/income

▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide

In this episode, I’m coming to you fresh off the plane from Boise, Idaho where I was a speaker at the Craft and Commerce conference held by Convertkit. As a seasoned traveler, I’ll be sharing 6 tips for traveling well (especially as a homebody), plus my takeaways as a keynote speaker at the conference. Join me as we explore how to travel like a pro, with plenty of tips, tricks, and thoughtful insights to help you along the way. 

📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/61

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Connect with Bonnie:

▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com

▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine

▸ 60x60 | 60 WAYS TO CREATE INCOME FROM YOUR ART | https://www.bonniechristine.com/income

▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide

In this thought-provoking episode of the Professional Creative Podcast, Bonnie Christine dives into an impactful conversation about money, creativity, and the common fear of success that many entrepreneurs face. Drawing from a recent conversation with a fellow entrepreneur, she shares meaningful insights and mindset shifts around money and success in the creative industry.

As creatives, it can be easy to get caught up in the "doing phase" of our work and neglect self-care—but it's crucial to prioritize our well-being by recognizing warning signs and implementing strategies to prevent burnout. In this episode, we're talking all about burnout and ways to prevent it plus my non-negotiable daily habits that help me stay on track. So if you're feeling overwhelmed or uninspired, take a listen to this episode and learn how to avoid burnout and create a sustainable creative business.

📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/59

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[00:00:00] Entrepreneurship equals freedom, creativity, and success.
[00:04:56] Sleep, workout, dinner: daily priorities.
[00:07:08] "Self-care and boundaries key for productivity"
[00:13:20] Identify unique warning signs, set boundaries, self-care.
[00:14:28] 5 non-negotiables prevent burnout, delegate, accountability.

Connect with Bonnie:

▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com

▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine

▸ 60x60 | 60 WAYS TO CREATE INCOME FROM YOUR ART | https://www.bonniechristine.com/income

▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide

Have you been chasing the perfect balance between work and life? When you love what you do, it can be hard to find. In this episode, we’ll explore the idea of balance andthe importance and interplay of the three pivotal phases of creativity—inspiration, creation, and rejuvenation. I break down these phases, sharing my personal experiences and tips on how to smoothly transition between them, harnessing their power to drive your creative journey forward.

We delve into recognizing the phase you're currently in, and how to shift gears when necessary to foster resilience and maintain a constant creative rhythm. Then tune in for next episode 59 when I dive deeper into the topic of burnout.

📒 Episode Notes 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/58

In this episode, we take a deep dive into transitioning from a solopreneur to focusing on tasks that are truly within your zone of genius. We'll explore the importance of working within this zone and how it can increase productivity and business growth. I'll share practical tips on identifying tasks for delegation and discuss effective hiring practices. We'll also take you through our three-phase hiring process. The goal of this episode is to equip you with the knowledge you need to confidently embark on your own hiring journey. Don't forget to download our free Task Tending worksheet from the show notes—it's a valuable resource to help you identify tasks that can be delegated or outsourced.

📒 Episode Notes, Links, & Resources 📒

https://www.professionalcreative.com/blog/57

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Connect with Bonnie:

▸ ONLINE | http://bonniechristine.com

▸ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bonniechristine

▸ 60x60 | 60 WAYS TO CREATE INCOME FROM YOUR ART | https://www.bonniechristine.com/income

▸ FREE SURFACE DESIGN GUIDE | https://www.bonniechristine.com/guide