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In this episode, I'm sharing a snippet from a recent IG Live where I talk about 2 of the 6 biggest mistakes designer are making that's keeping them from making consistent pattern sales. Listen and reach out if you have any questions. You can find me on Instagram @KnitDesignsByTian and @TianConnaughton Watch the full Instagram Live here https://www.instagram.com/p/CeRUC3Hora5/ Grab the FREE guide and training video, The 6 Biggest Mistakes Designers Are Making That's Keeping Them From $1k Months CLICK HERE Ready to get more training to hit your goals, CLICK HERE to start your subscription to Pattern Partnership today!

Welcome to another episode of the Real Talk With Tian Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about the problem with your marketing when you don't get to the core of who you serve and the problem you solve for your target audience.   Want to learn more? Grab my 5-day challenge and learn how to make a bigger impact without doing more. It's about working differently and adding systems.  Learn more at TianConnaughton.com Join the 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/courses/5-day-market-your-pattern-make-more-sales-challenge  Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian

Welcome to another episode of the Real Talk With Tian Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about the risk to growth and progress in pursuit of perfection. Let's get into this conversation.   Want to learn more? Grab my 5-day challenge and learn how to make a bigger impact without doing more. It's about working differently and adding systems.  Learn more at TianConnaughton.com Join the 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/courses/5-day-market-your-pattern-make-more-sales-challenge  Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian

The secret to getting results in your business and in your life is to show up to do the work consistently. I know it get thrown out there a lot that you gotta be consistent if you want to see results. That's tru, but what does that actually mean? You might be thinking or maybe you've tried showing up 7 days a week on IG and got burned out, so you quit. Maybe you sent out an email to your list and a bunch of subscribers unfollowed.  The narrative is scary on the surface without context or guidance. That's why I'm breaking it down for you in this quick episode.  Want to learn more? Grab my free 5-day challenge and learn how to make a bigger impact without doing more. It's about working differently and adding systems.  Learn more at TianConnaughton.com Join the FREE 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> bit.ly/marketyourpatternchallenge Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian

In this episode, we're talking about being scared to put work out into the world and the factors that contribute to that fear. PRO TIP: it has nothing to do with how good your work is. It has to do with your direction. Let's brainstorm together. Learn more at TianConnaughton.com Join the FREE 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> bit.ly/marketyourpatternchallenge Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian

In this episode, I share a quote from The Artist's Way and how it relates to us as creatives. How we are get stuck worry about about people, what they are doing and what they are NOT doing, and how that is tripping us up on our journey. Learn more at TianConnaughton.com Join the FREE 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> bit.ly/marketyourpatternchallenge Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian

Welcome back to another season of Real Talk with Tian.  In this season, we are getting super candid around topics relating to being creative. We're talking about the reality of being a designer (knit and crochet), technical editor, how to run your business like a real business and less like an expensive hobby. I cannot wait to share more with you. Stay tuned for season 4! Learn more at TianConnaughton.com Join the FREE 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> bit.ly/marketyourpatternchallenge Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian

New, Free, On-Demand Video Course, Get Published, Teaches Aspiring & Experienced Knit & Crochet Pattern Designers How to Secure Third-Party Publishing Collaboration from WeCrochet, Knit Picks, and Expert Knit and Crochet Designer, Tian Connaughton   WHAT STUDENTS ARE ALREADY SAYING: " I just wanted to tell you that I spent the last 2 days on your Get Published course and I absolutely loved it!! Such a wealth of information! Every single interview was packed with fantastic insights. I am at the very start of my publishing journey and I'm so happy I found your course. I have now made my first ever design submission 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in this way." ...and "I think including the after submission/rejection module in the course was a brilliant idea - keeps the attitude right. I remember especially you said, after rejection, you have to feel the feels - important in all of life, right! And guess what?? I submitted a different idea somewhere else that afternoon, and it was accepted!! Small steps! Just gunna keep at it, a little each day 🙂🙂"   BINGE WATCH THE ENTIRE SERIES TODAY (for free)- https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/courses/get-published   A big THANK YOU to WeCrochet and Knit Picks for their support and encouragement. Please go over to their site to thank them for helping to birth this resource out into the world.   You can find details at Knit Picks (https://shrsl.com/344r1) and WeCrochet (https://shrsl.com/344r2)    Also, thank you to the designers and publishers who generously shared their knowledge in the interviews throughout the series. Please, when you see those interviews, go show those designers and publications some love and appreciation. There will be bios and links to their social media and websites so you can find them. 

So often I work with designers, tech editors, and creative business owners who struggle with what to post on Instagram. And the conversation usually starts with how often to post. If these are your questions, you’re asking the wrong questions. Let’s take a step back and get to brand fundamentals. In this quick video, I’m going to share with you what to look for instead. To learn more about how I can support you, find me at tianconnaughton.com or bit.ly/LaunchByDesign You got this!

So, how are you? Seriously, how are you? I wasn’t sure if I was going to do an episode this week or skip it in light of all that’s happening. There is so much uncertainty, I didn’t want to add to the noise. But in the end, I decided to record this episode because maybe you're feeling unsure about your business and if it will survive. You’re wondering if you should still be selling... is that even appropriate.    These are unprecedented times. There are so many uncertainties with full-time jobs, schools, let alone a fledgling business. But this is the perfect time to be of value to your community. This is the perfect time to go out and serve the heck out of your community. Now is the time to start focusing on what you can control and that is how you show up in the world for yourself, your family, your audience.   In this episode, I’m sharing some actionable steps you can take right now to reclaim control.   Stay tuned. Real talk starts now.   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

In this episode, we're talking about the essentials of getting your designs noticed. We’re talking about how to effectively talk about your designs as in marketing and promotion.    Here’s the deal, marketing is essential to the life of your business. Sure, you enjoy designing and you have some great designs published but you get so stiff and robotic-like when it comes to sharing the pattern with your audience and on social media. Maybe you are not confident about the pattern. Maybe you didn’t get it professionally tech edited so you’re not too excited to share it because in the back of your head maybe you’re afraid there might be errors? But if you want to grow your design business you need to learn how to talk about what you do in a not-so-sleazy marketing way that is authentically you!   Want to learn more about how to market your next (or previous) pattern, check out Pattern Launch Plan https://www.tianconnaughton.com/books Pattern Partnership >>> Pattern Partnership (thinkific.com)

On today’s episode, I am handing out permission slips. I talk to a lot of crocheters and knitters aspiring to start designing, and the thing that keeps coming up over and over is this idea that each of them needs to reach a particular milestone or achievement to be able to start designing.    If you feel like you need permission, I got you. Grab your printable permission slip here because the world needs what you have to offer. PATTERN PARTNERSHIP: https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/courses/pattern-partnership-membership  INSTAGRAM: @Knitdesignsbytian https://www.instagram.com/knitdesignsbytian/