Planning My Art Business Goals + 3 Tips For Goal Setting

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I've sat down to do some planning of my 2023 art business goals and thought you'd like to join me! Plus I share three tips for setting achievable goals that have really helped me in my own journey 🥰
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00:00 Hello!
00:34 A Few Tips
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[@MimimooIllustration]

Let us know what your goals are for 2023, and remember if you're wanting to try out Skillshare for yourself (see my description for some recommended classes to get the most out of your trial) that the first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/mimipurnellillustrator0123 🙌✨

[@NathaniaDemecillo]

*Without Minomoo, how does world spin around? It totally stops without her! She plays such an important role in the universe.*

[@theuntroddenpath]

The way you explained the difference between goals and outcomes, blew my almost 40-year-old brain. Thank you! Such a down-to-earth approach to goal setting. I feel like now that January is out of the way, I am ready to get focussed. :)

[@onnaran1]

Hi Mimi, I'm a product manager on a tech company and I want to praise you for having this kind of thinking strategy. This is one of the way to set a goal and milestone in a start up company, we consider internal and external metrics. Keep up the good work!

[@randomsquirrelarts]

My goal this year is to illustrate a recipe book of quick and easy delicious meals that I prepare often myself.

[@plumblossomed]

This was one of the most approachable videos on goal setting I've seen. It actually feels like something I can achieve now. Thank you. Can't wait for your course to be complete. Sending you good vibes to be able to finish that goal this year.

[@MeyTribe]

Officially binging you all morning... ( sorry for all the constant notifications from my comments LOL)

[@MariJadeWrites]

Thank you for sharing your process to setting your goals! :) My goals for the year are as follows: - self-publish a new coloring book (three would be great) - set publish a debut novel - run my art and writing instagram accounts - continue publishing a video (or two) a week on KZbin

[@AnaBela1990]

oh, i loved this video!💛 i think separating goals from outcomes is essential. I also focused on setting goals based on what i can control, which is really about how i plan my time and being consistent:) this year my goal is to learn Procreate and create a database of drawings that later i can bring together in more complex compositions and animation also, i want to finish an ugly sketchbook while being outside in nature happy youtube is still on your priorities as i am looking forward to the journey together good luck with everything you’ve set out to do this year🤞💫

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh those are great goals - I love it!

[@BaileytheIllustrator]

Yessss come to London!! Would love to meetup for coffee with like-minded artists and have a little sketch ❤️🎨

[@MimimooIllustration]

That would be great, I'll definitely be in London at some point! Your KZbin channel is awesome by the way - I love that you're sharing your journey as well!

[@hannahowen1801]

I stumbled upon your channel yesterday and have never felt so motivated towards my art career goals. It feels like it can actually happen!!

[@MimimooIllustration]

That makes me so happy to hear!

[@radaliendesigns]

Separating goals and outcomes blew my mind. Such a smart concept!

[@soojinkim5386]

Could you do more vlogs ? Not that I like these kind of videos but I enjoyed the vlog style because I am not particularly an artist and not planning to be one I would like more variety of content please if you have time ^^,I love your soothing voice, the comfortable environment, the nature around you, your cute art work etc

[@StevePadmore]

The tip that you shared about clarifying a goal vs outcome was such an eye opener for me -- Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information!

[@ChantelleArts]

it's awesome you're coming to europe, try to visit as many countries as you can whilst you're here ☺ splitting goals up into three categories is really clever, I've already made my goals for this year but next year I might try to do something similar

[@fangirlauie]

this is so wonderful! it resonated a lot with me not only art-wise but in life as well. this has somewhat cleared the fog i have in my head. as always, grateful for you sharing your knowledge, thoughts, arts, skills, tips and experiences with us ☺️ 🙋🏻‍♀️🇵🇭

[@mhubertcfi]

I've just recently found your videos and love them as well as your art. My goal this year is to sell my art at a market. I'm signed up for a Mother's Day Market so clearly now I need to set goals to have enough art to share!

[@ronijoni1681]

I’ve been a subscriber for God knows how long, but if you didn’t mention it, I wouldn’t even notice that you’re not yet on the 100k subscribers mark!! For me, the value you bring with every video is unmatched 🥹 there’s just so much insight into the business and marketing side of art making, all packed into this awesomely packaged videos (thanks to your partner, of course!) that I wouldn’t find anywhere else! i’ve been using your videos as basis for restarting my illustration business and I can’t wait to see what all of us can achieve with the wisdom you bring. Thank you Mimi for everything you do! 🙇‍♀️

[@MimimooIllustration]

That is so lovely of you to say, thank you so much!

[@DrCalyn]

Oh imagine working with a view like that!!

[@AistePrusove]

This is gold! Thank you for sharing your goals setting process, as I would really focus on the outcomes only, and it's good I haven't set me goals yet, so now I will set them with this new approach! Thank you! 🥰

[@nadyartillustration]

This was very helpful, thank you ❤ One of my main goals for 2023 is only take on picture book projects that I’ve written myself. I would also like to post 1 video to KZbin every month :).

[@MimimooIllustration]

Ooh those sound like exciting goals!

[@nadyartillustration]

I achieved the goals, yay ❤ Now rewatching for 2024 🥰

[@JordankaSotirov]

Dear Mimi, thank you for sharing your thoughts about goals and outcomes! This time of the year is always stressful for me, because I reflect on the past year and analyse which plans did I manage to accomplish and which not... And then I start planning the new year with very ambitious goals... So, your video reminded me to slow down and not to put so much pressure on myself, because there are so many things that are out of our control... Big hug!

[@Wide-Blue-Yonda]

Love it ❤ How you brake down goal setting And setting goals vs outcomes soo true only can control what we put in. S.M.A.R.T

[@lgp423]

Thank you Mimi, great tips! For the past year I've mostly had the feeling of being out or almost out of control over all my art business no matter how much or how hard I worked which was very stressing and often dissapointing. "Achievable" is now the MAIN criteria for my goals because I'd like to feel good about my art and worry less about the outcome which I cannot very much influence.

[@MimimooIllustration]

Love that 'achievable' is your main criteria! Such a sustainable way to grow 🥰

[@katherinetineo560]

Thank you for sharing your content. My goals for 2023 would be to get better at my art and start an art business. I've been watching a ton of your vids, and learning so much about art and business ❤

[@Kayla-app]

I got so excited when I saw this video! I am planning out my goals and your advice is always so helpful and calming ✨💕

[@Swanofdreamers]

Mimi, your videos always inspire me!! Wishing you all the best in your 2023 goals.🙂

[@hanifreka]

your place is like movie in gibli studio.keep sharing your knowledge. im really appreciate it. im actually too scared to pursue my art journey.

[@eli_lali]

My big goal is to be illustrator so I started to study and I bought some courses to help me with the programs 😊

[@winterillust]

being able to monetise my art would be a great goal to reach. making slow progress on it 😅 best of luck on your journey mimi ✨🤗

[@EmelyVielma]

You are an amazing soul, I have 46 years old and I learn a lot of you, your videos are gold! Thank you Mimimoo ❤

[@bonniekimble2798]

Another tip to help reach goals is to add output to you plan. Creating outputs for each goal is a list of what you will need to do to reach your outcome.

[@FoxMonde]

I wish i saw your video before. I would have done my goals differently. I'm definitly going to rewatch it before next time I set goals. I only separate them by categories. For me :Seeing my psychiatrist again, written more often in my journal, one day a week without my phone. For my job : having a more stable source of income and actually working toward buying a house. For my health : continue to work on my alimentation and continue to go to the gym. Anything else : travel with my boyfriend

[@naty010]

I felt so relieved when you explained the goals and outcome and make it so simple . thanks lot for this!!!😘🤩😍🥰💫

[@iCookMe]

Fantastic, I love the examples, so helpful not just for art stuff!! Hope the year is kind and joyful to you n filled with growth and fun!!

[@ragneuutsalu4192]

I love your way of looking at goalt! Great tips, thank you!

[@charleesoleil8510]

I love your videos and your outlook on things. They really help me!!

[@GemmaSampsonArt]

Fantastic video, thank you Mimimoo 😊 My main goal this year is to create more art! I feel like last year I got so caught up in numbers and posting on social media that actually enjoying my art process got left behind. All the best to you for 2023 ❤

[@rvlpaintings4679]

Arr Mimi, this was, again, a very informative video! Very good to watch and see some of your goals! I hope to set more realistic goals for my business this year! So this was very helpful. I also love the idea of breaking the goals into Amazing, Great and Nice! 🤭🥰 PS lovely dog too!🙊❤️🥰 ~ Rachel x

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh thank you Rachel! I'm staying with my parents at the moment and they have two beautiful Hungarian Viszlas who are just the sweetest things!

[@rvlpaintings4679]

@Mimimoo Illustration Arr well they are lovely!! 😍😍❤️😍😍

[@longstrideillustration]

Thanks Mimi! I especially liked that part about goals vs outcomes, a great reminder; motivated by and to measure the things we can control and influence in our lives

[@mandamoon8663]

Found this video very motivating as an aspiring artist! 💜

[@sarafeartist]

Inspiring video as always! I’ve used the 12 week year method to set go set goals for 2023, and one of the goals are one animal drawing a week for the coming 12 weeks. :)

[@Lunangel]

Always so inspirational! Definitely hope one day I can reach your level of talent so I can start my own illustration business. 🙏💕 Thank you so much for sharing with us! Love you! 💕

[@apurva.pandhi]

The comment section is like sitting with a group of creative friends ❤

[@MimimooIllustration]

I totally agree! I love the comment section of my videos!

[@prix3897]

This year and go back to where I started in my art, digital portraits and focus on that! Maybe have a artbook some day!

[@budakcrochet]

Yeayy new video from mimi to keep me on track 😊😊

[@hannahrobinsonillustrations]

I love hearing other artist’s goals and also how you separate your goals into different priorities! One of my goals this year is to start regularly posting to my KZbin channel and a few weeks in I’m still sticking to it 😅

[@neyptune]

Such an inspirational video ☺️💙 I hope that I can follow your advices to feel less overwhelmed with my uneealistic ambitions this year xD

[@brittneydraws91]

I LOVE this video...well, I love ALL your videos lol. This was really helpful for me :) I hope all the best for you in 2023 to achieve your goals! Also, a little side note: I am obsessed with the pen you used to write your goals, so I just ordered a pack on Amazon 😆

[@wenwoods]

I hadn't connected that I often base my goals around uncontrollable outcomes and feel disappointed when I don't achieve them. Thanks for this mind shift! Very helpful.

[@artbyjennifers]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this topic! 🥰 It made me realize that I focused too much on outcomes that I can't control in the past, like a specific subscriber count. I'll try to shift my perspective towards focusing on things that I can control in the future 🥰

[@lelittleelephant]

it was so great video and knowing things about how to plan ... it is great thank you mimi

[@BomBomProduktion]

those goals sound amazing

[@veroxas10]

The goals/outcomes mindset is such a GOOD advice, I'm definitely gonna start using it more consciously, since I've being doing that these past few weeks without knowing it, and it makes such a great difference just in my mood. Lovely video as always 💜

[@Courageouswomanco]

My goal is to have an art cottage studio in the trees like yours, Mimi!❤ just kidding!

[@lidiakrajewskaart]

I really love the positive energy and peace coming from your videos! It's also an interesting concept to divide goals into 3 categories based on priority, I might try it next time 😃

[@marinaIllustrate]

Hi Mimi! Thank you for sharing your process of setting goals, it’s was inspiring ❤I also wandering how you licensing your art. If you could share this knowledge that would be great 😊 thank you 🙏🏼

[@charliepenart]

My goals this year are to launch a website, a newsletter and a KZbin channel 🥰🥰

[@fuzzydragons]

come to scotland and eat haggis! 😛 I actually fist hear about the SMART thing watching another goal video the other day, such a good idea and one i wish i had of know about years ago lol

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh I love Scotland, I'll have to come and visit!

[@fuzzydragons]

yes! lots to see and explore here😀

[@TheVocalHouseWife]

I’m 49 and wish I know I want this for my life ....

[@jennymhulla]

Thanks for creating this video. I see a lot of fellow creators have follower goals or money goals which are outside their control, so it was nice to see that discussed in this video. Good luck achieving your goals mimi!

[@aliceangel6538]

Thank you for continuously providing the guidelines to achieve our goals a Miss Mimimoo!!🥰👍

[@daniellefrost3458]

Thank you for this.

[@theScaffoldingMaestra]

Inspiring words. 💫

[@StellaTheAnimator]

Very helpful! Thank you so much mimi

[@jhas369]

Thank you for this! I hope you'll achieve your goals for this year

[@linsaraillustration]

Excited for 2023.. 👏🥰. Awesome Mimi

[@satk4211]

Very helpful thanks 🙏 😊

[@anitas_tinkershop]

Great video ❤

[@ClumsyFaerie]

Always love your videos they calming but also motivating and inspiring ☺️ really makes me believe that I can do this ☺️

[@clarecarrellas4301]

Such great advice! I have so many ideas prioritizing like you do is such a great method - Thanks so much!

[@AistePrusove]

Could you please tell me what kind of ipad/laptop stand are you using? Looks super comfy! Thanks

[@asydorko]

Will you visit Krakow?

[@Buzzillustrations1]

Too early, by the way nice video

[@mikanho9894]

Which type is your computer? (Brand and model) I should choose MacBook Air M1 and iPad combo or brand of your computer? Which one is better? Thank you so much

[@anitajoz1994]

Hi Mimi, I’d like to see your Skillshare list, but the link is not working for me as I already have a subscription. Is there another way to see your profile and connect on there? Cheers

[@MimimooIllustration]

Hi Anita, the list is written in the video description 😊✨

[@artistvivek6721]

Helpful for my drawing journey in 2023. 🧁🧁🍧🍧🙏