035 - The Art of the Pivot

My guest today has been an active studio artist for over twenty years. Chris McAdoo is also the Director of Strategy and Engagement for the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, home to the first official ETSY Maker City. As you will discover, it’s following a life-changing event that Chris learned the art of the pivot. Our conversation covers topics that are familiar to the podcast but that we’ve never really discussed in such depth. Chris and I talk about defining your WHY and your values as an artist and the importance of deciding what we want to be but, more importantly, what we don’t want to be. Conversation Highlights: How getting clear on your WHY makes your marketing much easier to execute What it means to define your values and act on those values The importance of developing partnerships and asking for help in your life and business PLUS: Why you should have no room for the starving artist myth in your life. Links and resources: Website: https://chrismcadoo.com/ https://themakercity.org/ https://knoxec.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/chrisvmcadoo_art https://www.instagram.com/knoxec/ Don’t forget to follow Catherine and The Artist Entrepreneur on Instagram or Facebook, and subscribe to the newsletter to get updates, advice, and free resources!

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Discover how to bridge the gap between your creativity and savvy business sense with The Artist Entrepreneur founder and Business + PR Strategist, Catherine Orer. Each episode, Catherine delves deep into a juicy business question, getting insight from artists and professional experts, and sharing her own art world experiences to offer an answer. With no-nonsense advice and actionable strategies, she pushes back on the idea that artists cannot be entrepreneurs, and helps creatives build the successful, fulfilling careers they’ve always dreamed of.