Creative CEO | The Business Podcast For Artists
Episodes
Setting Art Business Goals for 2026
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you all ready to make 2026 your most productive and profitable year yet? In this episode, I talk about reflection on the past year as an artist, s...
Have You Ever Felt Under Pressure? Listen To This
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk all about the pressures of keeping up with your competition, pressure to post, have sales and why it's good to sometimes put th...
Content Ideas For Artists
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck for content ideas? This episode is all about what to post on your socials when you can't share what you're currently working on, or even...
How Other Artists Run Their Art Business
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 6 of season 2! I spoke to two female artists, Jessica Hills and Rose Osborn, about their art careers and took away so much invaluab...
Expand Your Reach With Collaborations
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's episode 5! Today I wanted to talk all about collaborations, which is teaming up with another business which gets you in front of new audiences. A...
Turning Your Art Into Unlimited Earning Potential
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to talk all about fine art prints and the journey I have taken over the last four years, from incredible FLOPS and incredible triumphs ...
What No One Tells You About Art Fairs
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of my first curated art fair, I wanted to talk openly and honestly about my experience. I talk about the difference between art fairs and...
The Secret To Getting Commission Clients Who Actually Pay
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into everything you need to know about selling commissions. From how to get started and set your prices, to handling tricky cl...
Stop Leaving Money On The Table With Your Art
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode I talk about several income streams that you could explore, which will make more money from your art. I also talk...
Get Ready For Season 2
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a quick introduction to the next season! In season 2, I am streamlining my episodes and going to be talking very specifically about growing yo...
Event Q&A
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special episode where I answer questions about live events, with some additional questions about selling without a website, when a car...
A Game Fair Special! In person events & exhibitions
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very exciting episode where I share my insights into going to The Game Fair. If you are keen to get yourself to some in person events, whether that'...
'No Fluff' Reality Of Running a Business With Children Around
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a (sort of) exciting announcement and a bit of a life update, in this episode I delve specifically into what it's like running a business solo w...
Why You Need To Start Prepping For Christmas... In July
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Creative CEO, I’m talking all about how to prepare your small business for the biggest buying season of the year. From summer thr...
Are You Blocking Sales?
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wandered if your physical and mental spaces are actually blocking you from making sales? In this episode, I discuss something happened t...
You Can Make Money From Creativity! Guest Interview With Equine Artist Rhia Crowther
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interviewed fellow equestrian artist and Mum, Rhia about her life running her art business. Rhia has been in the business for 10 years and...
Posting Less For More Success
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I hit rock bottom and realised that what led me to this point wasn't just my toddler going through the terrible 2's, but putting pressure on myself to...
The Truth About Being Self Employed!
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 6 months since I've been completely self employed (and 5 years since I started my art business). After a week of socialising with new and ol...
How To Use Your Clients For Content Ideas! Guest Interview With Martha Lily Photography
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For my first ever guest interview, I chatted to equine photographer Martha Lily about her own business journey which started aged 15! I took so much a...
Packaging & Shipping Advice For Small Businesses
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I started my art business, I had no idea how important packaging was… but it can honestly make or break the customer experience (and your work!...
How To 'Just Get Going!'
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hardest part about wanting to start a creative business, whether you are currently in full time employment, part time or not employed at all, is j...
My Journey To Becoming a Full Time Artist
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's journey is different and mine from art student to full time artist didn't go the way you may think it did. I have gone completely full circ...
If You're Not Working, You're Not Earning
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My brain is constantly lying to me. Ever since I quit my job, it has been telling me that 'if I'm not working, I'm not earning' and I know that this i...
DON'T Stop Doing Things That Scare You
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After an unplanned break (thanks to chickenpox and a hectic event prep), I’m back to chat about my weekend at the National Equine Show! From live dr...
Business Systems To Help You Thrive
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I discuss the systems I have in place to keep my business ticking over, as well as systems I have in my personal life because let's face it...
Don't Solely Rely On Social Media
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Creative CEO. In this video, I discuss the importance of diversifying marketing strategies for artists beyond social media, especially...
Fix Your Hair And It Will Gain You Followers
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Creative CEO, I will share with you a shocking DM I received on Instagram, which has prompted me to explore the importance of brand...
Essential Apps for Running Your Creative Business
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Creative CEO! Today I'm diving into the essential apps that help me run my creative business. From managing my website with Shopify to...
Unlock Success Through Consistency
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Creative CEO, I discuss the importance of consistency for growing a creative business. Reflecting on my own struggles with consiste...
What Didn't Work In 2024
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creative CEO is back for 2025 and today I talk through what didn't and what did work in 2024 in my art business. Reflecting on past successes and mist...
Visualise Your Way To Your Dream Life
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking imposter syndrome up the bum and coming back for a goal setting, mindset adjusting podcast to finish off this year with a BANG. I go into why ...
Stop Ignoring Your Finances
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hate the maths side of your business? I did too, but keeping on top of your finances is really important especially when you've quit your part ...
Set Yourself Up For Black Friday Success
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the start of the month, which means time to plan! Setting targets for your business helps you to plan your creativity, content and campaigns. I b...
Prepare for the unplanned
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I had a real dose of reality when my daughter became unwell and as a result found myself scrabbling for ways to ensure my business kept runn...
Grow Your Instagram & Repurpose Content To Save Time
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I go back to basics and discuss how I grew my social media following to date, with the spotlight on Instagram. In our hectic daily ...
Launch a product with these easy steps!
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the steps that I took to launch my first homeware products the same year that I was taking care of a newborn and working ...
Kill the to-do list! Manage your time better and quit procrastinating.
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I dive into answering your biggest struggles around productivity. We cover:How to stop procrastination between projects and actually getting...
The 'quit your job and go self employed' mindset shifts
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 1 of Creative CEO! In this episode, I go into the three mindset shifts I had to make after quitting my teaching job and diving into...