This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with Bob Baker who is an online entrepreneur, coach, multi-passionate creative, author, speaker, musician and also a lover of improv comedy. He inspires a global audience through his popular YouTube Channel with audio affirmations, positive music and guided meditations.

Starting his journey though his interest in the written word while he attended grade school. This passion soon turned to the music industry and playing in bands. Bob turned his curiosity to his local music scene in St. Louis Missouri where he produced a music newspaper combining his passion for writing and music.

Bob had his first book published in 1993 on marketing for the music industry, since then he has authored a number of titles including The Empowered Artist, The DIY Career Manifesto, The Passion Principles, Unleash the Artist Within. In this episode we touch on how Bob found the process for writing a book and he share his insights. We also talk about his creative process in starting new projects with his “jump in and try” approach to launching new ideas into the world.

This is a very inspiring conversation with a multi-passionate creative which will be sure to spark new ideas and fresh perspectives on what is possible on this creative path.

PODCAST LINKS:

Bob’s WEBSITE: https://bob-baker.com/

Bob’s INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mrbuzzfactor/

Bob’s Abundant Life Newsletter: https://bobbakerinspiration.com/free

Bob’s Other Newsletter list: https://bob-baker.aweb.page/creative-entrepreneur

Bob’s BOOKS: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/music-marketing-books/

Bob’s YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@BobBaker

Show Notes:

Barbara Winter - How to make a living without a job:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Making-Living-Without-Job-Revised/dp/0553386603

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In this episode, Laura and Ros chat about why and how to build your artist income by introducing a teaching element to your art business. The key benefits we discuss are the financial stability that teaching offers art business owners and also the networking and visibility benefits that teaching provides.

We discuss a whole range of options in the teaching and facilitation space so you can find a version of teaching that suits you as a unique artist even if you are introverted and more on the reserved side.

Laura shares how she has journeyed from facilitating printmaking workshops to hosting her very first art and wellness retreat in Vietnam. Learn more here: https://laurajaneday.com/retreat

Ros talks about all the many teaching forms she has been involved in from running adult art classes on Zoom to coaching rising artists on their journeys to becoming proud owners of profitable and fulfilling art businesses. If you are looking to grow your art income, make sure you join the free 5-day Artist Evolution Challenge here: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/artist-evolution

We hope that you enjoy this episode!

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PODCAST LINKS:

Laura’s Art Retreat in Vietnam 2025: https://laurajaneday.com/retreat

Ros’ Art Biz Challenge (28th July 2024 kick-off): https://www.permissiontopaint.co/artist-evolution

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Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/

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This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with Marnie McKnight who is an internationally collected abstract expressionist artist. She has been the finalist in the SBS Landscape Prize, the Online Portrait Prize and the Bluethumb Art Prize multiple times. Marines work has featured in several magazines and exhibitions, including a sell out stand at The Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne 2019 and was top seller at St Thomas’ Art Fair 2019.

Since establishing her online art business she has remained one of Bluethumb’s top selling artists. In this conversation we get a look into how Marnie operates her successful online art business from home. Shae shares the origin story behind her entrance into the art world. Her successes and also some really practical tips on shipping and packing artworks.

We hope that you enjoy this episode!

Please send us a DM on Instagram to tell us how you found this episode and let us know if you have any ideas for future topics for the show.

PODCAST LINKS:

Marnie’s WEBSITE: www.marniemcnight.com

Marnie’s INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marniemcknightart/

Marnie’s BLUETHUMB: https://bluethumb.com.au/marnie-mcknight/bio

Show Notes:

Sarah Rowan - https://www.instagram.com/artistsarahrowan/

George Hall - https://www.instagram.com/george_hall_art/

Maggie McDonald - https://www.instagram.com/maggimcdonaldart/

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Laura’s Art Retreat in Vietnam 2025: https://laurajaneday.com/retreat

Ros’ Art Biz Challenge (28th July 2024 kick-off): https://www.permissiontopaint.co/artist-evolution

Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/

Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosgervayart

And to book a Creative business coaching session with Laura please visit: https://coaching.laurajaneday.com/

To explore Ros’ business coaching offers visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co

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