There is a time and place for saying yes and in this episode I’m talking about saying yes to opportunities and my year of yes. A lot of great things came from that year, but I also lost a lot as well and today I’m sharing my experience and all I learned.

Stay tuned, real talk starts now.

Need help taking that next step? Need clarity on your message to attract your ideal customer? Get the support you need to reach your creative goals.

COURSES

Tian Connaughton - Courses

Pattern Grading Made Easy: How to grade like a pro! (self-study) - bit.ly/patterngradingselfstudy

One-on-one Coaching with Tian

Tian Connaughton - Coaching

Website: TianConnaughton.com

Instagram: @TianConnaughton

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What is the next step on the fiber journey for an obsess knitter. For many, stitching is enough. Then there are those who wants to take the craft to the next level, which is designing. When it comes to designing, there’s a lot to consider. There are many questions. So today, we are talking to an amazing knitwear designer who is really making a big splash in the industry, and today, we’re going to learn about her journey. Real talk starts now!

Need help taking that next step? Need clarity on your message to attract your ideal customer? Get the support you need to reach your creative goals.

COURSES

Tian Connaughton - Courses

Pattern Grading Made Easy: How to grade like a pro! (self-study) - bit.ly/patterngradingselfstudy

One-on-one Coaching with Tian

Tian Connaughton - Coaching

Website: TianConnaughton.com

Instagram: @TianConnaughton

BOOKS

The girl on the bridge by James Hayman

Nerd in shining armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman

Podcast Page: http://realtalkwithtian.libsyn.com

Today's real talk is about marketing and promotion for creative business owners.
Yes, we're tackling the question I've been getting a lot lately from markers, creatives, and designers just like you. And that question is, 'I'm marketing like mad and I'm still not getting any positive results. What am I doing wrong?'
If this is a question you have, stay tuned. Real talk with Tian starts now!
Need help taking that next step? Need clarity on your message to attract your ideal customer? Get the support you need to reach your creative goals.
 
COURSES
Tian Connaughton - Courses
Pattern Grading Made Easy: How to grade like a pro! (self-study) - Pattern Grading Made Easy (self-study) bit.ly/patterngradingselfstudy
 
One-on-one Coaching with Tian
Tian Connaughton - Coaching
Website: TianConnaughton.com
Instagram: @TianConnaughton

Welcome to Season 2 of the Real Talk With Tian podcast. Yes, we are back with a fresh season of dishing up the dirt on running a creative business.

So, what you expect in Season 2?

In this season, you can expect the real talk you know I bring to help you achieve your goals. Also, in this season, I'm bringing you some interviews. I've had the pleasure over the last few years to meet some amazing people and this season, I'm talking to a few and I'm sharing the conversations with you. I'll do more if you like them.

So, that's what you can expect. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episode. Share the podcast with 5 of your creative friends that you know need to hear this.

You can reach me on Instagram @TianConnaughton or on my website - TianConnaughton.com

The first episode of Season 2 is dropping soon, so stay tuned for some real talk! Bye for now!

xo

Tian

In this episode, I’m answering your questions, about failures, how to land clients, biggest lessons learned.

Before signing off for Season 1, I just want to remind you that you don’t have to feel confident to start. You just have to be brave. Don’t forget to subscribe to be notified when Season 2 is ready, starting in Fall 2019.

If anything I talked in this episode resonated with you, reach out on Instagram (@KnitDesigns by Tian).

website: https://www.tianconnaughton.com/

In today’s episode, we’re talking about jealousy.

Let's see a show of hands, you see a new design on Ravelry, it’s climbing the ranks on the way to the top 10 hot right now list and you’re thinking “this is a stupid easy pattern I could have made”.

You see a really new designer blowing up on IG, getting all kinds of accolades from big names in the industry and you’re thinking, “she just got here, how's she getting so popular so fast”.

I’d love to work with you in a one-on-one coaching session, go to TianConnaughton.com/coaching.

Did you copy me or did I copy you? How to deal with (maybe) copycats.

Yes. No. Maybe?

Listen to the podcast for the questions to ask yourself. Some possible solutions.

If you’re ready to start design and have questions about how to start, check out my book, Unlock Your Inner Designer: How to start designing. Grab your copy at TianConnaughton.com/books and start your journey today.

Instagram @KnitDesigns by Tian

To book a one-on-one coaching session, go to TianConnaughton.com/coaching

In this episode, we are talking about pricing. And the question is, "Am I doing it right?"

This episode is intended to give you some framework to help you think about how YOU might want to price your offer because this is your business, your pattern, your whatever and YOU get set the price. And just remember, price is never perfect or even permanent. You can see what works, pivot, and make adjustments whenever you want.

One-on-One coaching: TianConnaughton.com/coaching

Instagram: @KnitDesignsbyTian

In this episode, we’re talking about a topic that affects all of us, whether you’re a designer or maker of any kind. And that topic is what to do when a design idea fails? Story of my life and maybe yours too. But despite failures and things not working out as expected, I’m never upset to have taken the risk in the first place REGARDLESS of the result.