In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat shares an exclusive excerpt from the book, "Creative Business Handbook." Diving into Chapter Five, she explores essential sales strategies that every creative entrepreneur needs to know.

 

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Key Takeaways:

1. Overcoming Emotions and Fear:

   • The importance of managing emotions and overcoming fear when launching new products or services.
   • Tips on creating positive energy and pushing through insecurities.

2. Effective Launch Strategies:

   • Different approaches to launching, such as limited-time offers and keeping products available year-round.
   • How to choose the right strategy for your business model.

3. Pricing Structures:

   • Discussion on high-ticket versus low-ticket items.
   • The strategic use of discounts to incentivize customers and boost sales.

4. Building Confidence:

   • Encouragement to have confidence in your business and its value.
   • Focusing on serving clients and providing exceptional value.

5. Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned:

   • Kat shares her journey and the importance of starting scrappy.
   • Why expensive design and other perceived necessities shouldn't hold you back.

 

Tune in to this episode for practical advice, personal anecdotes, and motivational insights to help you launch and grow your creative business with confidence. Don't miss the chance to learn from Kat's experiences and take your sales strategies to the next level.

 

Resources Mentioned:

• "Creative Business Handbook" by Kat and Alicia  https://amzn.to/3V3bci5

 

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