The Most Important Thing For Starting Your Creative Business

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Let's talk about why it's so important to make a plan for your creative business, because I know that if I hadn't made a plan for my own business from early on that I wouldn't be where I am now!
My new Skillshare class: Plan Your Creative Business: Your Path To Creating Income As An Artist
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00:00 Make A Plan For Your Creative Business
03:04 My New Class!
4:35 Business Pathways

[@MimimooIllustration]

I'm so excited to share my new class with you, and remember that the first 500 people to use my link will get access to one of Skillshare’s best offers: 30 days free AND 40% off your first year of Skillshare membership! skl.sh/mimipurnellillustrator10231 🎉

[@ArtingFromScratch]

Congrats on talking to the camera! I took your class and left a review...its pretty long😅 I really hope you make more classes. I have been hooked on your work since advent calendars and I wish wizard ducky was made. You have inspired me to start my own business and continue with my art. I am exactly your target demo and this was perfect for me. It really felt like you were helping me personally.... thanks so much for all you do and congrats on the class 🎉

[@ArtingFromScratch]

Ps... please do a course with your partner on how you make youtube videos or create a good video

[@meganharrison1587]

My biggest struggle is trying to think of what to draw - can you do a video of how to get inspiration to generate ideas?

[@user-rk1ng7tf5q]

I am a skillshare user, and I thought yesterday So sorry you don't have any classes there! What a lovely surprise! Thank you so much!

[@LuluxuStudio]

Hi Mimi, I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all your KZbin contents!! I've watched all of them and learned a ton from them from how to do business as an artist to how to run an art KZbin channel!! And because of your inspirations and some of other KZbin artists, I have taken my leap of faith and started my own art channel. It has been a thrilling journey and I know there's so much to learn still. I'm alway so grateful for all the inspiriting artists and supportive community! So great to be part of this community of creative minds and souls 💗💖

[@ChantelleArts]

always appreciate your tips, it's definitely a difficult journey 🥺 one thing I'm really struggling with is youtube not recommending my videos, I'm uploading regularly and consistently so I'm really not sure what it is now ❤❤

[@charliepenart]

It's so inspiring seeing you make project after project after project and this one is so exciting! I can't wait to watch your class and learn more from you about building an art business ❤❤ well done on your course!! Can't wait to see what you do next 😁

[@mari43862]

Congratulations Mimi, I so so happy for you 🥹! ❤

[@shortyangel2010]

Excited to take your class! Just popped over and got the deal :)

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

I have joined up with skillshare and your class 😁 I can’t wait until I have enough time to sit down and do it! I already printed the workbook and put it in a folder ready to start 😅

[@angelbaby1811]

Your advice is so valuable. Every time I watch a video, I come away with more knowledge and information on how to grow as an artist. Keep up the good work.

[@cozy_paula]

OMG I cannot wait to get started with your skillshare class 🎉 thank you!

[@MimimooIllustration]

Yay I hope you enjoy it!

[@linsaraillustration]

Congratulations. Excited to watch the class.

[@jennymhulla]

Thanks for sharing this video 😍 I'm trying to setup myself for success and so far it's going rather well! Thanks for your videos, they support me on my path to economic independence through animation

[@MimimooIllustration]

That's amazing, Jenny! 💖

[@annemtorress]

Thank you for this video mimi love the different path options and suggestions!

[@eterno1610]

I have been thinking making business for the past week, however part of me thinks that my art is not good enough to sell. 😑

[@bleh329]

I see people spending money on things that I would NEVER buy all the time. The only way to if there's an audience for your work is to get it out there.

[@MimimooIllustration]

Your art might be exactly what someone else is looking for, and you can always develop your art skills more as you go!

[@eterno1610]

@@MimimooIllustration Maybe you are right.

[@nobody-nk8pd]

I don't know your skill level and obviously I may be wrong since I'm just speculating, but in the age of ai the more simplistic, intentionally naive art styles may be a strenght because people who seek specifically human-made artwork would possibly want it to be very obviously human-made.

[@eterno1610]

@@nobody-nk8pd Well, my skill level, how to put this, is kind of average but i tend to draw everything close to realism, i could show you but only if you are interested in those pieces.

[@AnaBela1990]

Mimi, congratulations on your course!🎉 may it be the first of many and wish you the best in your journey of building these wonderful resources and bringing your vision to life, you are much appreciated❤

[@newbiekitty3528]

Oh wow!! Congratulations!!!🎉🍾🎈🎊 So awesome you have this now. You are moving up so much!!

[@nicolasb.henry294]

congratulations for your online class and thank you to share your knowledge with us!

[@itsdaksha]

Finally mimi! Can't wait to see you talk, learn from you and apply the knowledge ❤ congrats dear🎉

[@caitlinroyal2723]

I just watched your skillshare class and it was great! This is the first year I’ve had a membership and I do honestly recommend it to others looking to improve their art/business skills.

[@randomsquirrelarts]

Whoa! Congratulations on your class! I will definitely check it out!

[@bluesprucedew]

Oooo I already have skillshare through the rest of the year so I’ll definitely start your new course today!! Congrats on your first completed course, I hear it takes a lot! Also 40% off is really good!

[@artbybijee]

Thank you so much for this video and I'm excited to start with your skillshare class...😊

[@loomonda18]

Love this video! thank you so much! Also, question - when you create your animations in your videos, what program do you use? Do you use After Effects? Thanks again!

[@modoodles]

Congratulations on your skillshare course Mimi!! what a huge accomplishment!! I signed up, I'm thinking I'm really going to start focusing on business and marketing because I really don't know much about it yet but I'm eager to learn

[@annahdz5807]

Omg!!!! You in skillshare❤ that's so amazing. I'm so happy for you and all you achievements. I'll go watch you class right now. I need to learn a lot from you. ❤❤❤❤

[@laracraft82]

Thank you for the video appreciate the advise 😊

[@cupcakesndplanner]

Thank you Mimi! I'm going to watch your Skillshare video right now!! 😍💫

[@MimimooIllustration]

Wonderful - enjoy! 💖

[@CreativeSteve69]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us Mimi. I've been trying to grow my art journey since I took high interest into having it as my income peace of mind since 2022. When I decided to take painting class a try at my school.. It struck really well with me and been painting ever since class ended. I so would love to start seeing my artwork that I create into physical items people can buy, as well as planning on making my own artbook series with my abstract art down the road. Between the 3 years now that I've been paining up to three times a month. I have made about 58 paintings now since then when I moved more abstract work. My goal is when I reach 100 paintings is, to create my first official artbook with them down the road. I wanna make 2024 a great year for me and my abstract work to be financially stable.

[@elianelamoglia8260]

Estou apaixonada pela sua arte! É lindo de se ver. parabéns!! ganhou + 1 inscrita!!!

[@maham.s25]

What a wonderful video it was. Super informationtional

[@wilfredguiriba8509]

I just followed you in Skillshare! ❤🎉

[@bedheadacademic]

I just started my channel and business and it's been pretty challenging. Your content is so helpful and inspiring to me on my journey.

[@MimimooIllustration]

It's definitely a challenging thing to start, but all worthwhile things are challenging! So glad my videos can help 😊

[@lemonlemon6033]

Hi Mimi, im starting my digital artsy stuff but what do i do i am overwhelmed. 😢 im 36 and working corporate. 😢😢😢

[@dotpenji]

Congrats on the success of your creative business! Your insights on planning and clarity are spot-on. For someone just starting out, what's a crucial first step you'd recommend to lay a strong foundation for their creative business?

[@ShekinahSol-kv3fp]

I love Mimi's passion for helping other creatives build successful businesses. Her video is informative and engaging, and she does a great job of explaining the importance of having a plan. I especially appreciate her emphasis on getting clear on your goals and values upfront.

[@Jay-ql4gp]

I've been wondering if I should, and especially if I could. I need to get out from under my student loan and I don't earn enough at my job to do that.

[@fuzzydragons]

i wrote my business plan in 2007 prob time to update it lol

[@fatimasamah1]

Hello sister thank you so much for the information ❤. I want to ask you a question, is krita good for making art wall prints with a good quality ??

[@emxoxodus]

What app/software do you use for your illustration and for this video? Are you using a laptop or a drawing pad??

[@GraceTinsley-xy7xe]

I tried the link and the 40% off did not work for me for some reason?

[@MimimooIllustration]

I believe it's only for new accounts - have you already had an account with Skillshare in the past?

[@naturejelisabeth]

🎉👏🏻🎉🌞🎉

[@adriennepriceart]

how do we make videos like yours without the talented boyfriend? lol