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READ pdf Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days BY Jenna Rainey in AudioBook
start Reading or Download ebook Everyday Watercolor: Learn to Paint Watercolor in 30 Days Written by Jenna Rainey ePub Visit Link Bellow You Can Download or Read Book online for free  Read Here 👉 https://novelbooklibs.blogspot.com/id/0399579729 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Summary : A contemporary paint-every-day watercolor guide that explores foundational strokes and patterns and then builds new skills upon the foundations over the course of 30 days to create finished pieces. This beautifully illustrated and inspiring guided watercolor-a-day book is perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual crea...
2024-11-27
00 min
The Feminine Profiles Podcast
004. Jenna Rainey: on the power of a curious mind & finding your voice
Welcome back to The Feminine Profiles Podcast! Today we have Jenna Rainey on the podcast. Jenna is an artist, self-taught designer and creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about teaching everyone how to discover their inner creative voice and we touch on this and so much more in today's episode. Her course, The Art Within, starts on October 2! Today we cover: Her background to discovering watercolors & the joy she found from art and calligraphy The power of a curious mind to solve problems & set you on a growth trajectory Roadblocks she has overcome & new c...
2023-09-14
54 min
Collage Creative with Amy Small
Jenna Rainey ~ Watercolor Artist, Former Woo Skeptic + Growing a Creative Small Business
Today on the show, I have Jenna Rainey. Jenna is a watercolor artist, teacher and entrepreneur. For creatives with small business aspirations, this podcast is for you. Jenna dives into how she manages all the things she juggles in her business all the while, not burning herself out. Prepare to be inspired. Show notes here.
2023-07-25
53 min
Jim Serpico: Bread For The People - Sourdough, Pizza & Life
Jenna Rainey - Painting Yourself Into Flow
Jim Serpico speaks with Jenna Rainey, watercolor artist, mother, designer, author, and self-proclaimed color theory expert. They talk about how to start a business, how to get out of a rut, how a chance discovery of art supplies changed her life, using painting for stress relief and connecting with the present, getting into a flow state, being a visionary versus being an integrator, and more!Jenna is an incredible artist who started as a caligrapher but found her passion in watercolors. Jenna licenses her art worldwide, offers master classes in watercolor painting, and teaches meditation...
2023-01-23
50 min
Friends with Health Benefits
Jenna Rainey Part Two - Living in Flow State, Eating Clean, and Managing Auto-Immune Disorders
We are joined by the lovely Jenna Rainey again this week. She discusses her health journey and how she manages her autoimmune disorders. Through trials and tribulations with her own health, Jenna has done an abundance of research on which practices suit her life best. She has taken her health into her own hands and shares tips and tricks on balancing your circadian rhythm, finding quality foods, and accessing flow state. We hope you enjoy this episode!Follow Jenna’s Instagram @jennarainey and YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/JennaRaineyChannelFollow us at @FriendswHealthBenefits, Jac @ja...
2022-08-01
1h 18
Friends with Health Benefits
Jenna Rainey Part One - Balancing Creativity and Business, SEO Strategy, and Organic Social Media Growth
We are joined by Jenna Rainey, who is a successful artist, painter, and creative. She has run her own business for upwards of a decade now, and has experienced the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Today, she employs three team members including her husband, John. In our interview, she shares what working with a spouse looks like and how that has shaped her business. Throughout the past decade she’s learned SEO strategy, how to balance creativity and business, and how to grow an organic following. Not only does Jenna divulge numerous business tips, she also opens up about he...
2022-07-18
50 min
The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast
The Phases of Creative Entrepreneurship - feat. Jenna Rainey
Today we're sitting down with watercolor artist, textile designer, (3x) published author, self-proclaimed color theory expert & creative entrepreneur, Jenna Rainey. Jenna’s career began in 2012 with designing custom stationery and calligraphy jobs for weddings, but now she can be found teaching watercolor on her YouTube channel, recording lessons in her online courses for business owners and working on her next product collaboration. Jenna’s work has been featured in Forbes, Martha Stewart Weddings, Buzzfeed, Brit + Co, Better Homes and Gardens and more! In this episode, she’s discussing the evolution of her business and dishing out her best tips and resour...
2022-05-17
58 min
Design Tribe Podcast
Get Your Art in Retail Stores w/ Jenna Rainey + Julie Turkel
In this episode of the Design Tribe podcast, I'm chatting with Jenna Rainey and Julie Turkel about how to get your art in retail stores + so much more! Jenna Rainey is a successful licensed artist with an incredible YouTube channel with over 120K subscribers. She provides tutorials for illustrators, calligraphers, and watercolor artists. Jenna has collaborated with brands like Papyrus, Anchor Brewing Company, and Target! Â Website: https://jennarainey.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWj... Â Julie Turkel is a licensing agent who started at Nickelodeon, building the br...
2021-10-12
1h 17
The Jenna Rainey Show
That's a Wrap on Season 1
And that's a wrap on season 1 of the Jenna Rainey Show! It's been an amazing first year debuting this podcast show with just over 85 episodes and loads of amazing guests. Thanks for listening and for all the stellar reviews. Until next time, come hang out with me on Instagram @jennarainey and on the blog at https://jennarainey.com. I've got a lot of amazing business/art courses, resources, and a new watercolor book in the works so stay tuned for much more from me.
2021-02-24
02 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Why Having an E-mail List Saved My Business
Strategic email marketing is one of the most engaging and cost-effective ways to build personal, profitable relationships with your customers. Â Let that process for a minute. Â Email marketing is HUGE. So why you should have an email list? What is my favorite strategy? How did it save my business? Tune in and find out. Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/whyemaillist/
2021-02-17
14 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
3 Tips for Growing a Stationery Business
This one's for all you designers out there who want to start—or grow!—a thriving stationery business.  I started my business 8 years ago as a stationery designer and after 5 wonderful years of amazing clients, I decided to shift my focus and sell the company.  During those 5 years I learned SO much. I had no formal training or experience so I basically jumped in the deep end with two feet and figured things out as I went.  So now we're here so you can learn from my mistake...
2021-02-10
13 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
E-Commerce Sites: How to Write Product Descriptions
Did you know that there is a whole lot of strategy involved in writing descriptions for your products or services so that it reaches more eyes? Â And it applies to a wide range of e-commerce platforms including Etsy, Shopify, SquareSpace, Creative Market...anywhere you list your products (or services in some cases!). Â So in this episode I want to give you tips on how to use SEO and keyword research to improve the chances of your listings showing up in search results. Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com...
2021-02-03
20 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Make a Living with Your Ideas with Jeffrey Madoff
Have you thought about taking your hobby or side gig and making a living out of your creative creative? Do you have doubts, concerns, fears about taking the leap? Â You're not alone. I've been there and my guest on this episode has some insights and inspiration to share. Â Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff productions in New York City. His company collaborates with ad agencies, public relations firms, and directly with clients to produce commercials. He's worked with Victoria Secret, Ralph Lauren and more. Â Jeffrey began his...
2021-01-27
38 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
7 Steps to Build a Brand
Curious about how to build a brand but don't know where to start? And what's the difference between a business and a brand? Â These days with websites and social media, so much of our business is visual. That's why I think every business owner should treat their business as a brand (in other words, give time and attention to the visual details). Â In this episode, get my 7-step process to building a business and a brand! Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/buildabrand/
2021-01-20
07 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
What I Wish I Knew About Owning a Business Before I Started
Especially as a new business owner, mistakes, bumps, obstacles...they're inevitable. It's all part of the entrepreneurship journey. Â In this episode, I reflect on my last 8 years of owning a business and what I would tell 23-year-old Jenna... Â ...the 23-year-old Jenna who's sitting at her kitchen table late at night after a long day at the cubicle, practicing calligraphy and painting, and getting ready to take the leap to start a creative business. Â If you're starting a new creative venture (or want to!), I've got insights to sha...
2021-01-13
16 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Set Goals and Hit Them
Do you set goals for your life or business? And here's an even bigger question...do you typically hit those goals?  Because I know a thing or two about setting goals and not hitting them...or forgetting them...or changing my focus (thanks, ADD). But it can happen! Life happens and pivots are common—sometimes even essential.  Over the years, I've learned a few things about goals and in this episode, I share with you my favorite resources and tips to help you stay on track.  Episode show...
2021-01-06
17 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Before You Hit Publish on a Blog, Do This First
Do you have a blog? Â If you're thinking, Who the heck has a blog anymore?, then I urge you listen to this previous episode where I explain why it's so important! Â If you do have a blog, I want to let you in on 4 insider tips to help expand your audience. Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/publishblog/
2020-12-30
10 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Importance of an Email List
The importance of an email list is something I cannot stress enough! Especially when our economy is experiencing a downturn at the moment and customers are staying in doors, how are you as a business owner staying front of mind with your clients/customers?  If you're still scratching your head and asking, "Why start an email list? Email is dead!"...think again!  Email is the only way to *algorithm proof* your biz and allow you to keep in contact with your potential and existing customers! Creating an email list is the KEY...
2020-12-23
15 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
What It's Really Like Working with Your Husband with John Rainey
Do you work with your spouse or partner? Or are you thinking about working with your significant other on a business venture? John Rainey (my husband) will be the first to tell you that while it's not always easy, it can definitely be worthwhile. Â John started working full-time at Jenna Rainey HQ a year and half ago and he is the content KING. He's my videographer, YouTube director, podcast editor, and he does a friggin' good job at it all, too. (And he's all self-taught!) Â So in this episode, he shares hi...
2020-12-16
59 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Plan Your 2021 Promo Calendar
Do you know what gets me excited and geared up for a new year? Planning out my entire year's promo calendar! Â Last month, my team and I sat down on a few Zoom class and laid out our entire 2021 calendar. Â I know it can feel daunting but doing this strategic work ahead of time can help you to give you clarity and focus while you create content throughout the year. And I think this year especially has us all ready for the feeling of a fresh start a new year brings....
2020-12-09
14 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
A Year in Review: What Worked and What Didn't
Are you getting ready to plan your 2021?  In Q4 of each year, I think it's a great practice to take some time to reflect on what worked and what didn't in your life and business, so you can keep those things in mind moving forward. We've got to learn from our mistakes and also keep doing whatever drives success and fulfillment!  In this episode, I'm going to give you an inside look of this past year at Jenna Rainey LLC—what we launch, what we did differently, what worked, what didn't work...
2020-12-02
39 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Budgeting and Preparing your Finances for 2021 with Isaiah Goodman
Good money management is crucial—yet often an uncomfortable topic—for entrepreneurs. And so as we gear up for 2021, I have Isaiah Goodman back on the podcast to give us more practical tips for preparing your financial strategy and setting a budget.  Isaiah is the founder of BecomingFinancial.com and MoneyVerbs.com. He is a Certified Financial Education Professional™ and a Certified Financial Educational Instructor™ who helps entrepreneurs understand case studies and different hiccups, mishaps, or things to look out for when it comes to starting, operating and owning a business.  In this epi...
2020-11-25
38 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
3 Truths About Mental Illness and Being an Entrepreneur
I want to get real and personal with you today about a topic that's incredibly important to me—living with a mental illness. This year (2020) has been tough for so many people. Even without the uncertainty of the economy and the pandemic, being a business owner has its challenges.  Mental illness is not a weakness and it is not anyone's fault.  You are capable of success and being a leader, you are strong and have so much to contribute to your relationships, your experiences, and LIFE.  Episode show...
2020-11-18
10 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Truth Behind Copying
There's a time to copy and then there's a definite time to not copy. Here's the difference: Â It is ok to copy to learn. It is NOT ok to replicate or copy someone's work to pass it off as your own and use it for marketing or commercial purposes. Â This is in fact why there are copyright laws and intellectual property lawyers. Â Here's the thing. It's really hard these days to be completely pure in your work. Inspiration is everywhere: it's easily searchable and something we stumble int...
2020-11-11
17 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Crash Course on Instagram Hashtags
How many hashtags are you using? Are you using popular ones or niched ones? Â If you find hashtags confusing, you're not alone! Â There's so much conflicting info and research about Instagram hashtags, so get out your notebook and let's get a tangible game plan to navigate the hashtag dilemmas. Â In this crash course episode, I give you the best tools I've found that helps accounts of ALL sizes. Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/hashtags/
2020-11-04
13 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
What It's Really Like Working for Jenna with Kelly Martin
Just over a year ago, I decided it was time to hire an assistant. I wanted to grow my business and also do less of the things that weren't my specialities. That's when Kelly came into my life and now, she's my right-hand lady/operations manager/integrator. Â I'm super excited to introduce you to her and let you all in on what it's really like behind-the-scenes working at Jenna Rainey HQ. Â Kelly is just the organization to my Type B-ness. She is the poking holes to my big crazy ideas. She is...
2020-10-28
58 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
3 Mindset Shifts Every Creative Needs to Make
Mindset is a HUGE topic not only in the entrepreneurial space, but also in wellness and personal growth. Â And for good reason! Mindset is incredibly powerful, even more than we realize sometimes. Â In this episode, I give you my 3 top mindset shifts that I think are game-changers. Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/mindsetshifts/
2020-10-21
12 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
My Morning Routine with Minimal and Well
I'm a firm believer that your morning routine can set the tone for your day—personally and professionally.  So when Jennifer Cook of Minimal and Well asked me to be part of her Power Morning speaker series, I was pumped.  I'm super passionate about wellness and over the last 8 years of owning my business, I've experienced how morning habits and what you put in your body affects your mood and mental clarity.  And it's important to remember that it's an ongoing process that looks different for everyone! My mo...
2020-10-14
34 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
When to Do Free Work
Have you ever received an email or DM or text from a friend asking you for help on a creative project...for free? Â Or maybe it was in exchange for a hug or some exposure. Â It can be a tough situation! Â In this episode, I talk about what to consider when asked for free work. Â Because in my experience there may be a time and a place for it! In all honesty, doing some free work what got my business off the ground.
2020-10-07
10 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
What I Wish I Had Known Before Licensing My Art
Now that I've been licensing my art for a few years and we're gearing up for our Brand Plus Brand course launch, I've been thinking about things I wish I had known before starting this journey. Â So for this bonus episode, we turned the tables and I'm actually the guest answering questions from my licensing agent, Julie Turkel, on her podcast. Â If you are an artist designer, photographer, any creative brand owner, and you've been thinking about getting into licensing, or maybe you are in licensing already, and you just want so...
2020-10-05
17 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Budgeting and Taking Control of Your Finances with Isaiah Goodman
Budgeting and managing finances are a sore spot for so many entrepreneurs (me included). Â I think part of it is because it seems rare for creatives to have been really properly taught how to do it, whether it's for our personal expenses or business expenses. Â And it's super uncomfortable to just "wing it" with money! Yet so many of us do it. Â So I'm stoked to introduce you to Isaiah Goodman. Isaiah is the founder of BecomingFinancial.com and MoneyVerbs.com. He is a Certified Financial Education Pro...
2020-09-30
00 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Surface Pattern Design Q&A with Just Jos
A surface pattern design Q&A with Jocelyn Sipowicz (aka Just Jos)! Jos is lifestyle print and product designer (and alum of Brand Plus Brand—my course on licensing that I co-teach with my agent, Julie Turkel!)  She has robust experience in the fashion industry (Coach, Chico's) as well as home textiles and accessories (Loloi).  In her work with brands, she acts as a facilitator between other artists and the brand. So... listen up all you creatives aspiring to get into licensing—Jos lets us in on some insider tips! Julie and I...
2020-09-28
28 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Make More Money on Creative Market
Let's talk about how you can make more money on DIY licensing platforms like Creative Market. What do I mean by DIY licensing platforms? They are websites where you can simply upload your artwork and the company either puts it on products—everything from phone cases to beach towels and coffee mugs—or sells the art files to other designers. Popular examples are Creative Market, Society6, and Redbubble. MILLIONS of users are on these platforms and they function just like a search engine. This also means that you don't necessarily need to have a big foll...
2020-09-23
12 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Creating Impact with Technology with Brandi Bernoskie
How do you create impact with technology and still make your customer experience feel personalized?  That's the question I explored in this episode with Brandi Bernoskie.  Brandi is a digital strategist, website developer, and founder of Alchemy+Aim and North Star Sites—companies that help entrepreneurs and business owners elevate their online presence and enhance their digital experience.  Brandi’s has worked with thought leaders like Brené Brown, Laverne Cox, Martha Beck, Judy Smith, and Kate Northrup as well as other notable change makers since 2013.  Whe...
2020-09-16
32 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Build Passive Income as an Artist
Passive income is the dream of many artists.  So let's talk about how to make that dream into reality. In this quick episode, I'm sharing with you 5 things I do to build passive income.  Episode show note: https://jennarainey.com/passiveincome/
2020-09-09
15 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Informative Shopping Research with Julie Turkel
Informative shopping research (sometimes referred to as competitive research) in the world of licensing is KEY, especially when pitching your work to partner with your dream manufacturing brand or licensing agent.  Informative research helps you answer these questions and more: What's trending (even outside your industry)? What manufacturers have licensing programs? What kind of designers and/or artists are manufacturers working with? What void is there in X brand's product line design? What void is there in X agent's design roster? How can I improve my library of wor...
2020-09-02
29 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Pinterest Hacks that Will Make You and Your Work More Discoverable
Pinterest is a search engine—an amazing free tool that you can use as a creative entrepreneur to boost organic search traffic, generate new leads, and attract new customers.  In other words, it helps MORE people discover you and your beautiful work!  In this short episode, I'm giving you my 3 tips to help you optimize your pinning strategy.  Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/pinteresthacks/
2020-08-26
08 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Power of Niche Marketing with Tom Ross and Mike Janda
Niche marketing, when done with intentionality, can transform your business. Â Two people that understand the ins and outs of this niche marketing approach is Tom Ross and Mike Janda. Â Tom is the founder and CEO at Design Cuts, the highest-rated online marketplace for designers. Design Cuts helps their community of 550,000 members save money off the best digital resources to help their regular creative projects. They also empower hundreds of creatives to make money passively via their skillsets, and have earned their shop owners millions of dollars. Â Tom als...
2020-08-19
57 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Mom & CEO: Can You Be Both?
Being a mom and CEO is incredibly challenging, there's no question about it.  Since 2012, I've identified myself as a business owner, artist, and designer who earns a good living doing something that I love. Once I became a mom to my now 1.5 year old son, EVERYTHING changed.  If you're a parent, then you know allll about those first few months of parenthood—the sleepless nights, the 30 minutes a day you get to shower and get some work done, and the mom/dad guilt.  But really...can you be bo...
2020-08-12
10 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Why You Need to Stand Out to Succeed Online with Kira Hug
Stand out among all the noise.  That's the goal, right? As the markets become more and more saturated, you want to be seen!  But if you're thinking, What's the point? There are already soooo many artists out there...lemme tell you something. There's no other you in the world and you have something uniquely special to offer.  Enter this week's guest—Kira Hug. She's a brilliant copywriter, specializing in personality-driven conversion, cofounder of The Copywriter Club, and cohost of The Copywriter Club Podcast. Kira helps small business owners...
2020-08-05
46 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Time Management Strategies that WORK for You
Time management strategies that WORK can be game-changers in your business (and in your personal life, too!).  One of the most common questions I receive is, How do you have time to do everything that you do?  Life is busy. We have kids, appointments, sleep, eating, cleaning...you know, juggling all the day-to-day stuff. Very quickly work can pile up and deadlines creep up on you.  For years, I used to feel like I was always behind, treading water, before I figured out how to work smarter and no...
2020-07-29
16 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Simple & Effective Instagram Strategies with Jamie Dana
Effective Instagram strategies are hard to come by. It seems like the app is always changing! Right? Â Instagram polls and questions boxes... Effective niche hashtags... Quality vs quantity when it comes to followers... And the often-dreaded direct to camera Instagram stories... Â These are the wildly popular topics when it comes to using Instagram as a powerhouse marketing and engagement tool in your business. Â One incredible woman who I consider to be extraordinarily proficient in all things Instagram is my good friend Jam...
2020-07-22
47 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
What to Do When Your Client Wants a Refund
What do you do when your client wants a refund? Â It's an uncomfortable situation to be in, no doubt. Â In my 8 years in business, I've made plenty of mistakes when I had to eat costs. But there have also been times when my clients have requested refunds and I know I was not at fault. Â Whether you're a service-based business or product-based, I'm giving you my best tips for handling these tricky situations with grace and professionalism. And because I believe in the value of prevention, I'll let...
2020-07-15
15 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
5 Reasons I Sold ZERO Semi-Custom Invitation Sets
A few years into my custom stationery business, I spent a LOT of time and money creating semi-custom invitation suites. And by the title of this episode, you know how many I sold. Zip. Zilch. Zero. Nil. None... Seriously.  Have you ever launched a product, course, or some kind of service and made ZERO sales?  I know. It stings! And this happened even with a sizable Instagram following.  So how do we change that and hopefully prevent it from happening in the future?  Tune i...
2020-07-08
21 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Navigating Trends as a Stationery Designer with Wiley Valentine
How do you navigate trends as a stationery designer? They seem to always be changing!  Well, I’m stoked to introduce you to two of my friends in this episode—Rachelle Schwartz and Emily Owen. They are the co-owners of Wiley Valentine, a luxury custom stationery design agency where for the last 14+ years, they work with celebrity clients and top notch event planners.  I met Emily and Rachelle when I shared an office with them (and also with Czar Press, run by Rachelle’s husband, Michael) a few years ago, hence the supe...
2020-07-01
52 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
5 Tips for Handling High Maintenance Clients
Handling high maintenance clients is part of the the not-so-fun side of business. Let's admit it.  I'm talking about those people that cross boundaries, are impossible to please, email you at 3am or call you nonstop outside business hours.  Can you relate? While these scenarios tend to be rare, they do happen—whether you're a stationery designer, graphic designer, custom crafter, hair stylist, or photographer. High maintenance clients are unavoidable!  In this episode, I'm sharing my 5 tips you can take to prevent unpleasant scenarios from escalating (and manag...
2020-06-24
15 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Creating a Website with Jen Olmstead
A well thought-out, beautiful website design is hugely important for introducing your brand to your customers.  Jen Olmstead and Jeff Shipley from Tonic Site Shop came into my life in 2019. Jen designed the stunning, colorful, bursting-with-personality ShowIt/Wordpress website you see today and I couldn't be more thrilled with it.  Throughout the process of working with Jen and Jeff, I learned that there's so much more to website planning than color schemes and pretty fonts—you've got to have a clear brand story.  Because Jen is SO knowl...
2020-06-17
52 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
5 Tips for Avoiding Burnout
Have you ever felt a lack of inspiration and motivation and just utterly burnt out?  I have. More than once, too. And these feelings are especially common in the creative community with all the noise and competition.  Burnout can affect more than just your work—it can impact your relationships, sleep, mood, and health. (I speak from experience.)  In this episode, I give you my best 5 tips for getting more clarity, direction, motivation, creative inspiration, and excitement back to your work.  Episode show notes...
2020-06-10
18 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Importance of Customer Loyalty and Listening to Your Audience
Customer loyalty is the lifeline of every business. Whether you have return customers or not, building up a loyal customer base that spreads the word to their friends about you is key to growth.  On this episode, Casey Graham—Co-Founder and CEO of Gravy—shares some amazing tips on this topic of customer loyalty and how to serve your audience, especially in times of crisis, whether it be a global pandemic or economic recession.  Casey's company, Gravy, is the leading failed payment recovery and customer retention solution for companies with recurring revenu...
2020-06-03
42 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Future of Licensing AC (after COVID) with Julie Turkel
Is this a bad time to get into the licensing industry as a designer? What products are people buying now?  These are great question and ones that I got asked a couple of weeks ago. To really explore this topic with an insider's perspective, I'm stoked to have my licensing agent Julie Turkel back on the show.  Julie has been in the licensing industry for 25+ years now (check out Episode 13 for more of her story). She is also my co-instructor for our course, Brand Plus Brand, all about starting a building a l...
2020-06-01
30 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Is It Too Late to Start?
Is it too late to start—a new hobby, a business venture, or a creative journey?  I get emails like this often: "I would love to paint like you but I'm too old now."  It breaks my heart when aspiring creatives brush aside their dreams because they think the "window of opportunity" has passed.  In this short and sweet episode, I address this common limiting belief and give examples of people who achieved great things in their later years. The bottom line is: It's never too late. Dream...
2020-05-27
12 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Ask Jenna Anything
You've got questions? I have answers. A couple of weeks ago, I posted on Instagram Stories wondering what you would want to know if you could ask me anything. Within the responses, there was a wide range of topics—from what the early business days were like to whether I had morning sickness while pregnant. It's a fun, chill, let's-hang-out-type episode. I'm want to do more of these Ask Me Anything episodes so be sure to follow me on Instagram and keep a lookout for my next call for questions! https://instagram.com/jennarainey Episode sh...
2020-05-20
24 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Elevate Your Brand Through Visual Storytelling with Nick Onken
What is visual storytelling?! When you hear the term brand storytelling, the first thing a lot of people think about is the "About" page on your site, social media captions, and general website copy. But don't forget about the VISUALS (photographs, artwork, colors, etc) as incredibly powerful storytelling assets! Â Nick Onken, world-renowned photographer, joins me for this crazy good episode. He's photographed personalities including Justin Bieber, Tom Hanks, and Jessica Alba, Little John, and is the host of Nion Radio Podcast. Â Nick's current mission is to refine and explore the intersection of...
2020-05-13
34 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Build a Profitable Business with Tracy Matthews
Wondering how to build a profitable business in a world with LOADS of competition? Â In this era of technology, competition is stiff! I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Now, more than ever, it's critical to get clear on the why behind your business, your values and brand story, and then to connect with your ideal customers...outside of social media and e-commerce platforms like Etsy. Â To go deeper into strategies for standing out and building connection, I'm so excited to introduce you to Tracy Matthews. Â Tracy is a j...
2020-05-06
43 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
"Should I have a blog?"
"Should I have a blog? Is blogging still a thing?" The short answer is absolutely YES. Â Your potential customers are on the internet, looking for information that you could be providing. Â The more blog posts you have, the more chances you have to rank higher on Google, the more traffic you have on your site, the more people will be interacting with your brand, which all lead to more sales, more customers and growth. Â Do you struggle coming up with topics to write about? Don't worry. I'm als...
2020-04-29
12 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Keys to a Great Pitch Email
Have you ever written a pitch email to a client or customer and wasn't quite sure what to say to make it feel genuine? Or if you haven't tried it yet, what's stopping you? Â Pitching your work is vital to growing your business, generating more revenue and pivoting. Â Whether you're hurtin' for your next client or you want to pitch to your dream brand, there are some key things to keep in mind when writing a good pitch email. Â In this episode, I'm sharing my 4 top tips for...
2020-04-22
12 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Effects That Stress and Posture Can Have on Your Health Dr. Bill DeMoss
Do you sit for much of the day? Are you looking down at a phone, laptop, etc? It's not uncommon for creatives.  But why is Jenna Rainey talking about spinal health and posture?  Because I know that supporting our health is fundamental for everything we do.  Especially now, spending more times indoors, many people are sitting more than usual. That's why I wanted to share with you information from someone who has helped me a ton with my own pain and health—Bill DeMoss, DC of DeMoss Chiro...
2020-04-20
37 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
3 Tips for Beating the Feast or Famine Cycle in Your Business
Beating the feast or famine cycle in your business is key to growth and sustainability. What is the feast or famine cycle?  It's the lack of consistency in workflow that often happens with busy seasons and slow times.  Have you ever landed a new job to only start to neglect your sales, marketing, bookkeeping, IT projects, and nurture content...all because you had to focus on completing that new job?  This happened often to me, especially in the first 5 years of my business. I eventually learned how to f...
2020-04-15
40 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Importance of Curiosity and Creativity with Brit Morin
The importance of curiosity and creativity has never been outlined more effectively than in my interview with Brit Morin. Have you ever been curious to try and learn a new creative skill? Â If so, what's stopping you? Â I have heard SO many people tell me, "I just wish I was creative." OR "I don't have a creative bone in my body!" Â Well guess what? We are ALL creative. It's literally a part of our DNA! And since I know Brit Morin shares this same passion of igniting peo...
2020-04-13
34 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
An Overview of Email Marketing
Need an email marketing overview? Â Are you scratching your head wondering if email marketing is worth the time and energy investment? Does an email list help you grow your business? Â Short answer: YES. Â Strategic email marketing is one of the most engaging and cost-effective ways to build personal, profitable relationships with your customers. Â In this episode, I'm meeting you at the starting line and giving you the email marketing overview you need to get it started for your business. Â Episo...
2020-04-08
30 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Create the Business You've Always Envisioned with Kelsey Murphy
Do you have a clear vision of what you want your life and career to look like? Not just a general idea, but a really clear picture of your day-to-day life. Â Especially in the early days of being a business owner (but it really applies at all stages), mindset work is huge and having a three-year plan can be a game-changer. That's why I'm super excited to introduce you to Kelsey Murphy. Â Kelsey is a life and business coach who helps you redefine success and create a business and life that yo...
2020-04-06
50 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
10 Killer Website Copywriting Tips
Let's talk good website copywriting. Do you ever stare a blank cursor wondering what to write? Or maybe you have the general idea but it's just not coming out quite right?  Well, my friends, in this episode I'm giving you my 10 best copywriting tips. These 10 tips will instantly elevate your website, grab the attention of your ideal customer and convert them into leads, customers, clients, etc.  That's the goal, right? You want to inspire action—whether it be signing up for an email list, booking for your services, or purchasing a prod...
2020-04-01
24 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
From Secure Job to Full-Time Artist with Carly Kuhn
Today I have the brilliantly talented artist Carly Kuhn, aka The Cartorialist, on the show. Her story is so inspiring and her work is incredible. Think monochromatic fashion illustration type vibe. Seriously beautiful. Â Carly is a former producer for Chelsea Lately and left a career in television to pursue art full time. Â Her Instagram fame soared when Sarah Jessica Parker reposted one of her drawings. This exposure paved the way for collaborations with Dior, Oscar De La Renta, Capitol Records, Prada, Glossier, and Elle. And today, you can find her work in...
2020-03-30
45 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Struggling with Saying No? I've Got Tips for You!
Today’s topic is something that’s very near and dear to my heart. It’s about a super powerful two-letter word (N-O) that most of us struggle with saying.  Whether it’s a flashy job, a client revision, or someone who steps on our boundaries, it can be difficult to say no to people without feeling guilty.  In my experience, it boils down to a problem with people-pleasing. Our desire to make others happy can blur boundaries in both our professional and personal lives.  If you struggle to...
2020-03-25
14 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Building Good Money Habits for Your Business with Justine Lackey
Building good money habits? How do I even do that? I know this is something evvveryone, including myself has wondered.  I get it. It’s so much more exciting to be creating beautiful things than to manage your books. But developing and building good money habits is key to both the short-term and long-term sustainability and financial success of your business. Which, in current times with what’s going on in our world, is so important!  Justine Lackey from Good Cents Bookkeeping runs a 100% virtual bookkeeping company based in the NYC area...
2020-03-23
55 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Behind the Scenes of an International Book Tour
International book tour?! That sounds flashy, amiright?! Â When my book Everyday Watercolor came out in October 2017, I decided to lean into the title of author because well, writing a book is a TON of work and I was really proud of it! So I traveled the world teaching workshops and hosting book signings. Â It was an incredible experience and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to do it but I actually didn't realize how frickin' difficult it would be. I'm giving you a REAL look at the logistics of te...
2020-03-18
21 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
A 7-Figure Licensing Program?! How Dabney Lee Got Started in Licensing
Dabney Lee is an inspiring, down-to-earth, amazingly talented designer (and mother of triplets!). Her pattern designs can be found in Barnes and Noble, Target, TJ Maxx, Staples, Home Goods, and more. They've also been featured in Matchbook, Design Milk, Oprah, The EveryGirl, and Hamptons Magazine. She is killing it in the licensing world! Â In the episode Dabney, Julie (our licensing agent), and I discuss: - How she went from wholesale stationery to a 7-figure licensing program with Target - Why a Dropbox library is one of her biggest assets for working w...
2020-03-16
54 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Make the Right Hire
Is your biz ready to expand? Or maybe you think you can do it all and you’ve found yourself strapped to your desk 24/7…  ...Whether you’re ready to hire or not, this episode will give you some of the best tips for hiring the RIGHT team member for your brand before you get there. There is a right time to grow and if you take the plunge in hiring too soon, it can cost you. Trust me. I did this!  If you're wondering when to hire, how to hire, and WHO to h...
2020-03-11
30 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Designer/Agent Relationship and How It Works with Julie Turkel
My licensing agent, Julie Turkel, is back for another riveting conversation. In today's episode, we're talking about how an agent/designer partnership works: Â - Where can you find a licensing agent? - Who's responsible for what? - What are standard commission and fee structures? - What are the phases of a licensing job? Â If you're a creative and want to get more passive income streams, I strongly encourage you to consider licensing. And if you want to get serious about jump starting your licensing career, check out the co...
2020-03-09
49 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
3 of My Workshop Nightmare Stories
I have my fair share of nightmare workshop stories. From not packing enough paper for a watercolor workshop and having to run down the street to an art supply store halfway through teaching, to having to cancel a workshop the night before due to food poisoning... over the last 7 years of teaching, I’ve experienced it all!  While none of these scenarios were fun in the moment, they were all HUGE learning moments. Now that I have my system and set up DIALED in for teaching workshops, we thankfully never run into these frightening experiences any...
2020-03-04
21 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Work with and Find a Literary Agent
Have you ever thought about writing a book? If not, never say never! It wasn't on my radar AT ALL when Kimberly Brower slid into my DMs in 2015. Fast forward 5 years, and here I am—two best-selling books later—and Kimberly has played a HUGE role in this journey.  She's a literary agent and works behind the scenes negotiating, reading and just demystifying all the contracts that we get from our publisher, making sure I'm following up on my deadlines and meeting deadlines. And we now have our third book in the works with Ten Speed...
2020-03-02
45 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
E-Commerce Sites and What To Do When You Make No Sales
Do you sell digital or physical products on an e-commerce site? I'm talking Etsy, Shopify, Squarespace, Wordpress...any place where you sell your goods.  Over the years I’ve learned a ton about what works and what totally doesn’t. I’ve had my share of total flops and hearing crickets when launching a new product to selling out and scrambling to pack and ship everything on time.  In this episode, I give you my top 3 tips on what to do when you're making no sales so that you can grow your rev...
2020-02-26
23 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Diversifying Your Income Through Teaching with Emily Jeffords
Emily Jeffords is a brilliantly talented fine artist whose work is highly sought out by collectors. A few years into her creative business, she started teaching to diversity her revenue streams—everything from quaint, beautiful workshops in her own studio to week-long retreats in dreamy locations around the world and even online courses!  Her story is inspirational—one that is relatable to so many of us. We talk about:  - How you can start teaching, even if you don't have a large following  - Emily's mindset hack for ove...
2020-02-24
40 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Handle Client Criticism
Have you ever received an email from a client who was disappointed in your product/service or gave negative feedback? Let me tell you...you're not alone!  Over the years, I've learned how to respond to upset clients without getting emotional and I feel more confident in handling those snippy comments on social media. Unfortunately, there’s no way around it – you can’t please everyone!  In this episode, I share my 5 best tips for dealing with client criticism. Don't let the fear or uneasiness form negative feedback stop you from pursuing...
2020-02-19
27 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
The Legal Crash Course Every Business Owner Needs to Hear
Today I have my very own IP attorney joining me—Grant Atkinson from Framework Law Group. Grant and I have been working together since 2015 on various things like registering trademarks for my business, filing licenses, settling issues with clients etc.  "When is the right time to become an LLC or S Corp? What's the difference?" "How and when do I trademark my brand and copyright my work?" "What contracts and workers agreements should I be using?"...  Have you been asking yourself any of these questions? Every single busi...
2020-02-17
55 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Social Media Boundaries to Adopt to Protect Your Mental Health
Social media boundaries are absolutely crucial for protecting your mental health, your social life, and your relationships. They have been so huge for me lately because not only do boundaries protect my mental health and sanity, they allow me to be more effective in juggling all the things like motherhood, running a creative business and having relationships. Â This episode isn't about bashing social media. Instagram, specifically, is an amazing business tool that's helped me create my business and gain traction with attracting clients to build my stationery business and then later allowed me to pivot i...
2020-02-12
26 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Looking Back on Our First Year as Parents - Myles Turns One
Happy 1st birthday to my baby boy, Myles! Today's episode is a very special one. My husband, John, and I took listener questions and reflected on our first year as parents in this candid, honest, and personal conversation. We didn't hold back...consider yourself warned! Â We talk about everything from how I told John I was pregnant in the funniest way to sleep deprivation, a typical workday, work/life balance, and what surprised us most so far about parenthood. Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/mylesturnsone/
2020-02-10
1h 14
The Jenna Rainey Show
BTS of a Six-Figure Course Launch
Are you thinking about teaching an online course or workshop? Do you want to know what really goes on behind the scenes of a profitable launch?  In this episode, I’m going to give you an exclusive look at what a six-figure course launch looks like including what's worked well and what's something I would never do again.  I want to show you the exact strategies I used—including nurturing, segmenting, launch timing, and launch week tweaks—so you can implement them into your business if you want to teach online courses...
2020-02-05
45 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
From Angel Investor to Letterpress Guru: Being a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur
I only met Elizabeth Weil a few months ago, but she quickly has become one of my biggest inspirations because of how she’s so incredibly active and involved in her job and her kids’ lives. Her story is incredible—from venture capital and Twitter to angel investing, being a mom of three, and running a letterpress business out of her garage.  She’s got the mom duties, the business owner duties, and then investor duties and meeting with clients. I know many of us are juggling a lot of responsibilities and often feeling overwhelmed. If you’re...
2020-02-03
50 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
5 Steps to Create Your Annual Promo Calendar
Today I want to share 5 steps to create your own promotional calendar for the entire year’s worth of content.  If you've been following me on Instagram, then you've probably seen that I have literally planned out every single launch, every single broadcast email to my newsletter, every single podcast episode, every YouTube video tutorial...for the entire year.  And it took me ONE day to do it.  So if you've been wondering how to save time and be strategic with your content planning, this episode is for you...
2020-01-29
31 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Over 20 Million Coloring Books Sold?! Johanna Basford's Story
Today on the podcast I am joined by New York Times best selling author, Johanna Basford. Â Johanna is the QUEEN of coloring books for adults, has sold over 20 million copies of her books worldwide, and has been a HUGE inspiration to me over the years. Â In this episode, we talk about how it all began for her, her illustration process, and how she juggles writing books and being a mother. Â Tune in to hear her amazing Scottish accent and incredible insight into the book writing process and rea...
2020-01-27
37 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Are You Ready to Teach Workshops?
Are you ready to teach an in-person workshop? Â Maybe you've been asked by a local shop to teach watercolor, or calligraphy, photography, you name it...but you just don't know if you're ready yet. Seven years ago when I taught my first ever calligraphy workshop, I was no expert, but I knew a few things about calligraphy. More than a beginner! Â Over the years, I've made LOADS of mistakes, have my share of incredibly embarrassing workshop stories (I'll share some in later posts), and have learned a ton. Because there's a lo...
2020-01-22
23 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
A Chat with My Licensing Agent Julie Turkel
Today I have my licensing agent Julie Turkel on with me! Julie is not only the one who does the negotiating, the pitching and all of that behind-the-scenes work for my product and licensing jobs, but she is also my co-instructor for Brand Plus Brand (www.jennarainey.com/brand-plus-brand), our course on licensing and how it works!  We’re bringing you all the insight on what licensing is, how Julie built her licensing agency, her time at Nickelodeon and branching off to work with more boutique designers like Nate Berkus and Jonathan Adler. So, if you...
2020-01-20
1h 01
The Jenna Rainey Show
Pricing Woes? The Formula for Developing YOUR Price
Not sure what to charge? Â In this episode, I dive into the questions you should be asking a prospective client and the EXACT formula you should use to base your pricing! Every job and industry is different, so this method will help you determine the cost of design jobs, editorial, commissions and more! Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/pricingwoes
2020-01-15
24 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Tips for Finding Your Artistic Style
Are you an artist trying to find your way? Or unsure of what your “style” is because there’s so much noise on social media with talented creatives posting their work?  Finding your artistic style or your own voice is the gateway to attracting the RIGHT audience and potential customers. It helps you cut through the noise and show up confidently online when it comes time to share your work. But, what is it? How do you find it?  In this episode, I’ll be giving you my tips on how YOU can fi...
2020-01-13
16 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Legal Steps to Take When Starting a Business
I can’t even tell you how many times I’d wake up in the middle of the night in the early days, in terror, just thinking I’d somehow be ousted by the lawmakers—whoever these people are—because I had NO IDEA if I was operating as a legitimate business. Trademarks and LLCs, sales tax...you know, the stuff that makes a creative person squirm!  In this episode, we're diving deep into the legal steps you should take when starting a business! So if you’re thinking about starting a business, or maybe you’ve been i...
2020-01-08
36 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
If you're like so many of us out there feeling like a total fraud or like someone is lurking behind you, just waiting for you to mess up so that they can point out to the world that you're an imposter, you don't actually know what you're doing and you shouldn't be here, you don't belong. Well, join the club. I'm going to give you a few tips on how to overcome Imposter Syndrome and shift your mind to help you show up more confidently! Â Today's show notes: https://jennarainey.com/overcomingimpostersyndrome/ Â ...
2020-01-06
15 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
5 of My Biggest Mistakes as an Entrepreneur
My biggest mistakes? Yep! We're gettin' INTO IT with this one! Â Every entrepreneur's journey is full of mistakes. From sending client jobs that were the wrong order to spending THOUSANDS of dollars on a co-working space that no one signed up for, my career is full of 'em! Â Tune in to hear some shocking stories and failures that I've never shared anywhere else! Â Episode show notes: https://jennarainey.com/mybiggestmistakes/ Â Music licensed from Artlist.
2019-12-31
23 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How I Grew a Six-Figure Stationery Business
Wanna learn how I took my side hustle and grew it to six figures? Â For the first 5 years of scaling my creative business, I was a wedding stationery designer. These 5 steps we cover in this episode go into detail on how I was able to go from making NO money, to generating a six-figure income in a year. Â I've since sold my wedding stationery business, but if you're looking to learn the ins and outs of designing custom stationery and working with clients, check out my course Pen to Press (https://je...
2019-12-31
26 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Secrets to Recurring Revenue for Artists
Having consistent income would be nice, right? Â So many creatives struggle with the dips and valleys of freelance work. Feeling stretched thin and wondering when the next paycheck is coming is something all too common. Â In this episode, I'm diving deep into the to FOUR ways creatives can generate consistent, recurring revenue. This is the KEY to scaling your creative business and generating income that allows you to rest! Â Make sure to check out this Pinterest Keyword Research Guide to help you promote your recurring revenue earners! Eve...
2019-12-31
32 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
What No One Is Telling You About Being Your Own Boss
It seems like the hottest job on the market right now is being your own boss. Â There are artists, photographers, podcasters, influencers and MORE coming out of the woodwork. If you're one of the bosses out there, this episode is for YOU. From the tasks that you take on overnight, to the loneliness most feel when they take on the solopreneur life...I'm discussing it all. Â So, if you just need a little "Hey! I feel that way, too" kinda boost today...I've got you covered! Â Episode sho...
2019-12-31
22 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Instagram Algorithm Got You Down?
Been bummin' about the Instagram algorithm lately? Well, in today's episode, I'm helping you with those dips in engagement and giving you ACTUAL, tangible tips that will help you understand and OVERCOME the Instagram Algorithm!!  Wanna take it a step further? Download my FREE IG Caption Prompt Guide to help you write captions. Staying on top of what WORKS and getting your audience to engage will help you spend LESS time on the app wondering what to post about. Grab it here: http://bit.ly/captionprompts  Today's show notes: https://jennarainey.co...
2019-12-31
30 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
My Story: From Side Hustle to Thriving Business
This month, January 2020, marks 7 years since I launched my Etsy shop. Â From side hustle to thriving business, what started as doodling at our kitchen table has turned into a full-blown career and completely surpassed my wildest dreams! I no longer have an Etsy shop where I sell hand-lettered quotes and painted prints, but that initial launch is kinda the marker of when I decided to try out having a side hustle. Â Tune in to this episode for all the ups and downs that I've encountered along the way and to hear pa...
2019-12-31
47 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
How to Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet
I can't believe it. 2020 is HERE and it's a new decade!! I love the energy around a new year. It's so invigorating and exciting when thinking about all the possibilities! So, to help set you up for success in this brand new decade, let's talk about a few ways to make 2020 your best year YET!! Â Make sure to head to https://jennarainey.com/bestyearyet/ for the show notes on this episode! Â Music licensed from Artlist.
2019-12-31
38 min
The Jenna Rainey Show
Why a Podcast
My first podcast episode EVER. EPISODE ONE!! I can't believe I'm finally doing this.  If you’re asking, like I am, why a podcast? I don’t know the answer…  You know...I’ve been pushing this show away for years.  There's a lot of podcasts out there. And while I didn’t want to just add to the noise, I just can’t get away from what I believe my true purpose and passion are and that is to serve the creative community and show artists that they, too...
2019-12-14
11 min
Your Mom & Dad
97: Business Broads with Jenna Rainey
The Broads are joined by the amazing CEO/Product Designer/Watercolor artist/author badass business woman and mother extraordinare - Jenna Rainey! They chat how to get your start, the fear of failure, the beauty in mistakes, getting paid, protecting yourself financially, balance, taking care of yourself, and much more! JENNA RAINEY: Follow her @jennarainey and find out about online classes and more at www.jennarainey.com (http://www.jennarainey.com/) Also you can find her books on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Jenna-Rainey/e/B06VT64YSC/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 THANK YO...
2019-11-14
1h 34
Artist Academy
42. Illustrating Her Way to A Million Dollar Business with Jenna Rainey
This week’s episode features California based artist, Jenna Rainey. Jenna is a CEO, illustrator, calligrapher, and new mother who has built her art business to 7 figures. Honestly, I feel like Jenna is myself just a few years ahead of me which is why I was latching on to every word she said from advice on being a new mom to hiring help and everything in between. Jenna teaches courses to help artists with things like licensing and branding since she’s currently working on projects for big named companies like Target and Staples. How cool is that!? Jenna shares how...
2019-11-05
37 min
The Modern Creative
47. How to License Your Art | Jenna Rainey
Dream about getting your artwork on products and seeing those products in stores? Our guest Jenna Rainey is an educator and author and in this episode, she shares the ins and outs of licensing your art. We talk about going from starving to thriving artist, recognizing trends, and share how you can get started licensing your work. Contact Jenna: jennarainey.com instagram.com/jennarainey Get on the waitlist for Jenna's licensing course:Â jennarainey.com/brand-plus-brand/ Contact us at: instagram.c...
2019-06-25
35 min
DGAF: Demand Growth Act Fearlessly
012: Interview with "Mompreneur" Kelly Rainey
In this episode, we're meeting with special guest Kelly Rainey. We originally connected with her through social media, and after meeting with her to talk business, we were blown away by her knowledge of how to create multiple streams of income from the comfort of your own home. Â When her daughter was only two days old, Kelly decided she was going to do what she could to be able to stay home with her. Now, as a single mom, she is passionate and driven about her personal skin care line, and she is extremely successful when it c...
2019-02-01
23 min
Past Forward
Jenna Rainey
A live recording of our educational podcast The How, The Why with Jenna Rainey.  Jenna Rainey is the founder and lead designer, illustrator, calligrapher behind Mon Voir. She started her small but mighty illustration and design agency out of a love for art that began when she was very little. With a passion for the arts and a background in psychology, she strives to bring out the creativity in each student in a workshop and unique and elegant quality within every design and invitation.  Beyond being a stationery boss lady, she is a terrible whistler, an avid coffee drinker, musici...
2018-03-05
53 min