Aly Harte Podcast

Today I share marketing tips that I have learned over the years. Enjoy and feel free to use as of today! 

Sometimes we think we are best to give up on a task but I think there is purpose in the old saying "a change is a good as a rest". Shift your workflow, shift your mindset, shift your gear to see and feel the benefits in your business.

After an interview and mini workshop with a group of adults with learning disabilities I am so happy and motivated that I have to share. The adaption of my business to cope during lockdown has benefitted me and I want you to do the same and to benefit. To thrive off what really matters to you. For me, working with learning disabilities is in my heart and soul and this line of contact and creativity founds it way back to me. 

The most awkward conversation I have had with you. Unlike other episodes where I, a professional artist,  discuss how you can build your creative business in this noisy world, I want to break my embarrassing white privileged silence about racism. With eyes more open and a willingness to learn and to educate myself on how to become an ally for the black community . My words are not perfect but I am learning that this is better than silence.

Today we  discuss the practicality of running a workshop, the ways it will push your career and expertise forward and why they are a good idea. I discuss what I learned from running workshops for young people who abused solvents, your people with learning disabilities, mainstream education and more.

You cannot serve your audience and grow your business to its highest potential if you do not know, love and be your true self. This week we unravel what that looks like and I share how I am thankful that it has taken me so long to work through how I can be my best unapologetic self for me, my family and my business.

A huge part of our business is the physical and online products / services we offer- so why do we sometimes throw them out to the audiences before we test? Today we chat about beta testing and the boost it can give your business.

Today I chat about imposter syndrome, ways to fight it and how no matter where you are in your career you still have to fight those demons. I believe you can do it!

Everyone of us has had to re think every aspect of life and work. Self care for me has simplified dramatically, and that is ok. Today I share with you ways to find self care and to let your workload simmer rather than over boil to the point where you feel exhausted and like you achieve nothing. Be careful who you listen  to at this time and come join me virtually for art night next week Friday 8th May 7pm BST!! 

Today (along with my only woes about family chaos and no PA!) we discuss  ways to keep our businesses more than ticking over during lockdown. You have worked hard to get here- now let's keep it going! We touch on marketing , connections, output, being innovative, word of mouth and how systems will keep you sane.