by Kimberly Design Love | Design a Business You Love Podcast, Dream Zone
Hey there, fellow lifestyle designers! Today, let’s dive into an exciting topic that has transformed the way I approach goal setting for entrepreneurs—Dream Goals! You know, we’ve all heard about the importance of SMART goals, but there’s something truly magical about dreaming big and setting audacious goals that resonate with our souls. So, join me on this exhilarating journey as we explore the power of dream goals and how they can elevate your entrepreneurial aspirations.
Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs & Smart Goals
As an entrepreneur, I’m no stranger to SMART goals—those Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely objectives that provide structure and focus. They were my trusted companions, guiding me through the everyday tasks and keeping my business on track. SMART goals have their place, especially in managing our businesses and maintaining steady progress.
The Dilemma with Smart Goals
However, over time, I realized that SMART goals might not be the ideal approach for every aspect of my entrepreneurial journey, especially in the creative realm. As a writer and artist, I needed room to expand my horizons and explore uncharted territories without constraints. That’s when I stumbled upon the concept of Dream Goals—a game-changer for my business.
Enter Dream Goals: The Power of Stretching Beyond Limits
Picture this—Dream Goals, or as I sometimes like to call them, DREAMY Goals. These are the audacious dreams that take you beyond the known territory, stretching the boundaries of what we believe is possible. Just like Jack Welch’s concept of “stretch goals” at General Electric, DREAM Goals inspire us to think bigger, reach higher, and envision the extraordinary.
DREAM Goals inspire us to think bigger, reach higher, and envision the extraordinary.
The Path to DREAMY Goals
To embark on this journey of goal setting for entrepreneurs, I started by reflecting on my past achievements and acknowledging my present capabilities. It was essential to dream beyond what I had accomplished before, envisioning the heights I could soar to. By daring to set DREAMY Goals, I invited innovation and creativity into my business, transcending self-imposed limitations.
Dreaming Your Way to Success
When we implement DREAM Goals, something magical happens. We ignite the fire of passion within us, aligning our deepest values with our business aspirations. Our creative minds are unleashed, and we begin to explore the uncharted territories of innovation. DREAM Goals give us the freedom to break through self-imposed limitations and welcome opportunities that seemed impossible before.
Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs
My business is not just a means to an end; it’s a canvas where I express my true self. DREAMY Goals have allowed me to create a business that resonates with my soul, where every stroke of creativity reflects my core values. It’s about fulfillment, joy, and the freedom to chart my own course.
So, my fellow entrepreneurs, I encourage you to take this transformative path of goal setting for entrepreneurs and embrace the power of DREAM Goals. Unleash your creativity, dare to dream, and set sail toward the horizon of your aspirations. Let your values guide you, and infuse your business with a sense of purpose and passion. Your entrepreneurial journey is a canvas of endless possibilities, and DREAM Goals are the brushstrokes that add colors and depth to your vision. Design a business you love—one that reflects your true essence, driven by the magic of your dreams.
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This Episode has a Free Companion Guide called the Dream Zone which is available at DesignABusinessYouLove.com/dream
by Kimberly Design Love | Design a Business You Love Podcast, Finding Purpose
On today’s episode of Design a Business You Love: Work Anywhere Strategies for Artists, Authors, & Entrepreneurs we look at what makes you special or unique as a creative entrepreneur. We’ve been talking about finding your purpose in the last few episodes. So before we jump in, I want to remind you. That I have a free gift for you called Discover Your Passion, Discover Your Purpose Guidebook
The Power of Discovering Your Special Purpose as an Artist, Author, or Entrepreneur
Beyond our passions lies our special or unique purpose—the driving force that connects our artistic endeavors or business ventures to a greater meaning. It’s the treasure map leading us to uncover the core values that define us as creative individuals. These values shape our worldview, influence our decisions, and resonate through every stroke of our brush or written word. Let’s set forth on an expedition to uncover your unique values—the bedrock of your authentic voice.
Infusing Values into Your Creative Expression
Values serve as a compass, guiding us in creating a business or artistic expression that aligns with our deepest beliefs. We’ll explore the diverse ways in which values can manifest, shaping our work in countless ways. Whether it’s advocating for environmental sustainability through eco-friendly products or championing authenticity and equality through empowering narratives, our values breathe life into our creations.
Thought-Provoking Questions for Self-Reflection
To help you on your quest to discover your unique values, I have some thought-provoking questions to ignite your imagination. Grab your pen and paper and ponder:
What values hold the utmost importance in your life?
Which qualities do you admire in others?
What are your non-negotiables?
Reflect on the boundaries you set for yourself in terms of ethics, behavior, or personal values. Consider the changes or contributions you aspire to make in the world through your creative endeavors.
How does your current business align or not align with your values?
Delve into the causes and missions that ignite a fire within you, and envision the impact you desire to create through your work.
Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery
Remember, this journey of self-discovery may not yield all the answers immediately, and that’s perfectly fine. It’s an ongoing process that evolves as we grow and develop. Your free guidebook, “Discover Your Passion, Discover Your Purpose,” provides additional prompts to help you dive deeper into your core values. Embrace the exploration of your uniqueness, infuse your art and writing with a purpose, and let your authentic voice echo through every brushstroke and turn of phrase.
As we conclude this wondrous journey, continue embracing your values, infusing your art and writing with purpose, and let your unique voice shine through. You are special, you are unique, and the world eagerly awaits your artistic magic. Until next time, keep being true to yourself and let your creative spirit soar.
by Kimberly Design Love | Enjoying The Ride Zone
Are You Ready to For The Enjoying the Ride Zone of Your Creative Business?
Welcome, adventurous artists, authors, and entrepreneurs! As you embark on the exhilarating journey of building your business, there comes a point where you enter the Enjoying the Ride Zone. This zone is the culmination of your hard work, resilience, and determination. It’s a place where you can fully immerse yourself in the joy and fulfillment of your creative endeavors while embracing automation and streamlining processes. So, fasten your seatbelts, hold on tight, and let’s dive into the exciting world of enjoying the ride!
Embracing Automation: A Key to Efficiency
In the Enjoying the Ride Zone, one of the thrilling aspects is harnessing the power of automation. As your business grows, it becomes crucial to streamline repetitive tasks and optimize your workflow. Automation allows you to focus your energy on what truly matters: your creative pursuits and connecting with your audience. Embrace the adventure of automation and let technology become your trusty sidekick on this exhilarating ride.
Enjoying The Ride Zone Of
Your Business Journey
Identifying Areas for Streamlining
To fully enjoy the ride, take a moment to evaluate your business processes. Identify areas that can benefit from streamlining and automation. Perhaps it’s scheduling social media posts, managing email campaigns, or handling customer inquiries. Embrace the adventure of finding innovative tools and software solutions that can simplify these tasks, freeing up your time and energy.
Optimizing your Website and Online Presence
Your online presence is the gateway to reaching a wider audience and connecting with potential customers. In the Enjoying the Ride Zone, take the time to optimize your website and online platforms. Embrace the adventure of creating a visually stunning and user-friendly website that showcases your artistry or literary works. Ensure seamless navigation, optimize loading times, and create engaging content that captivates your visitors.
Streamlining Sales and Fulfillment Processes
As your business gains momentum, it’s important to streamline your sales and fulfillment processes. Embrace the adventure of exploring e-commerce platforms that integrate with your website, making it easier for customers to purchase your products or books. Automate order fulfillment and shipping processes to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for your customers. By streamlining these areas, you’ll have more time to focus on what you love most: creating and growing your creative empire.
Implementing Time Management Strategies
In the Enjoying the Ride Zone, time management becomes even more critical. Embrace the adventure of implementing effective time management strategies that allow you to make the most of your precious hours. Set clear goals, prioritize tasks, and create a schedule that balances work and personal life. Embrace the adventure of maximizing productivity while still leaving room for relaxation, creativity, and self-care.
Outsourcing and Delegating
As your business thrives, it’s essential to recognize when it’s time to delegate certain tasks. Embrace the adventure of building a team or outsourcing tasks to trusted professionals. Identify areas where your time is best spent and consider delegating administrative tasks, customer service, or marketing activities. This allows you to focus on your unique strengths and passions, enjoying the ride while your business continues to flourish.
Celebrating Milestones and Successes
Amidst the adventure of streamlining and automation, don’t forget to celebrate your milestones and successes. Take time to reflect on how far you’ve come and savor the achievements along the way. Embrace the adventure of acknowledging the impact you’ve made, the lives you’ve touched, and the growth you’ve experienced. Celebrate these moments with joy, gratitude, and a sense of fulfillment.
Enjoying the Ride Zone and Embrace the Adventure of Streamlining!
Congratulations, intrepid creators, for entering the Enjoying the Ride Zone—an exciting chapter in your entrepreneurial journey. Embrace the adventure of streamlining your business through automation, optimizing your online presence, and implementing efficient workflows. Find joy in the newfound freedom to focus on your creative passions, connect with your audience, and celebrate the milestones along the way.
Remember, this exhilarating ride is about finding the perfect balance between automation and your unique artistic or literary voice. Enjoy the adventure of seeing your business thrive while you continue to create, inspire, and leave your mark on the world.
So, fasten your seatbelts, artists, authors, and entrepreneurs, and let the adventure of streamlining and automation take you to new heights of success, fulfillment, and enjoyment on this exhilarating ride of entrepreneurship!
If You’re In Enjoying the Ride Zone of Your Business Journey
- You have outsourced many of your marketing tasks
- You have systems that run your business for you so you can focus on painting, writing, or enjoying life
by Kimberly Design Love | bumpy road zone
Are You in the Bumpy Road Zone: Navigating Challenges on Your Creative Journey?
Welcome, daring artists, authors, and entrepreneurs! As you embark on the exhilarating path of starting a business, there’s an adventure that awaits you in the bumpy road zone. In this unpredictable terrain, you’ll encounter hurdles, setbacks, and unexpected twists and turns. But fear not, for it is within these challenges that your resilience, determination, and creativity will shine brightest. So strap on your boots, tighten your grip, and let’s conquer the bumpy road together!
The Bumpy Road Of
Designing Your Business
Embrace the Adventure
The bumpy road zone is where the true test of your entrepreneurial spirit unfolds. It’s an adventure filled with unexpected obstacles and detours that require your unwavering resolve and a sense of humor. Embrace the thrill of the unknown, and remember that every twist and turn is an opportunity for growth, learning, and personal development.
Maintaining a Positive Mindset
In the face of challenges, maintaining a positive mindset becomes your most valuable asset. Approach each hurdle with a sense of optimism and a belief in your ability to overcome it. See setbacks as temporary roadblocks that pave the way for greater achievements. Embrace the adventure of reframing obstacles as stepping stones to success and let your positivity light the path forward.
Flexibility and Adaptability
The bumpy road often demands flexibility and adaptability as you navigate unexpected turns. Embrace the adventure of being open to new ideas, strategies, and solutions. Remain agile and ready to adjust your course when necessary. Remember, flexibility is the key to finding alternate routes and discovering hidden opportunities that can propel your business forward.
Seek Support and Guidance
No adventurer conquers the bumpy road alone. Seek support and guidance from fellow artists, authors, and entrepreneurs who have weathered similar storms. Connect with communities, attend networking events, and engage in mentorship opportunities. Embrace the adventure of shared experiences and learn from those who have triumphed over challenges. Together, you’ll find strength, inspiration, and valuable insights to navigate the bumpy road with confidence.
Learn from Setbacks
Setbacks are not failures; they are lessons in disguise. Embrace the adventure of learning from each setback you encounter. Reflect on what went wrong, identify areas for improvement, and adjust your approach accordingly. Let setbacks fuel your determination to find alternative paths and innovative solutions. Remember, every setback is an opportunity for growth and an integral part of your journey.
Celebrate Small Victories
In the midst of the bumpy road, it’s essential to celebrate small victories along the way. Embrace the adventure of acknowledging and appreciating even the smallest milestones. Whether it’s completing a challenging project, landing a new client, or receiving positive feedback, take a moment to savor these accomplishments. Celebrating small victories fuels your motivation, boosts morale, and reminds you of your progress despite the obstacles.
Maintain Self-Care and Balance
Amidst the adventure of the bumpy road, don’t forget to prioritize self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Remember to take breaks, nourish your body and mind, and indulge in activities that rejuvenate your spirit. Embrace the adventure of self-care as a vital component of your success journey. Taking care of yourself ensures you have the energy and resilience to face the challenges head-on.
Conquer the Bumpy Road Zone with Unyielding Spirit!
Congratulations, intrepid creators, for embarking on the bumpy road zone—an exhilarating chapter in your entrepreneurial journey. Embrace the adventure, maintain a positive mindset, and stay flexible in the face of challenges. Seek support, learn from setbacks, and celebrate the small victories along the way. Remember, the bumps in the road are what make your journey unique and forge your resilience.
With unwavering spirit, unwavering spirit, you can conquer any obstacle that comes your way. Embrace the adventure of the bumpy road, knowing that beyond the challenges lie the extraordinary rewards of personal growth, creativity, and entrepreneurial success. So forge ahead, brave adventurers, and let the bumpy road become the canvas on which you paint your remarkable story!
The symptoms you face may deal with in The Bumpy Road Zone
- You starting to see some sales come in your book or artwork
- You enjoy writing your books or painting or creating art but messing with social media is a pain
- You’re afraid to ask for help
The Statistics of The Bumpy Road Zone
You have probably made $700 plus / month in your business but it’s sporadic
by Kimberly Design Love | Growth Zone
Are You In the Growth Zone, Unleashing Your Creative Potential, Overcoming Challenges, and Soaring to New Horizons?
Welcome, adventurous artists, authors, and entrepreneurs! We’ve ventured through the dream zone, conquered the launch zone, and now, we find ourselves in the exhilarating growth zone. In this exciting phase, we’ll explore the boundless possibilities of expanding your creative empire. Get ready to embrace gratitude, overcome challenges, and reignite your passion for growth and success!
Embracing the Adventure of Growth
The growth zone is an extraordinary journey where you unlock your true potential and witness the expansion of your creative empire. It’s an adventure that requires embracing continuous learning, building meaningful connections, and navigating challenges with resilience. However, it’s important to acknowledge that stalled growth can sometimes happen along the way. But fear not, for even in these moments, you can find valuable lessons and opportunities for growth.
The Growth Zone of
Designing Your Business
Cultivating Gratitude: Fuel for the Creative Soul
In the growth zone, gratitude becomes your compass, guiding you through the highs and lows of your creative journey. Take a moment to reflect on the progress you’ve made and express gratitude for the milestones you’ve achieved. Gratitude fuels your creativity, cultivates a positive mindset, and empowers you to keep pushing forward, even when faced with challenges. Embrace each day with a grateful heart, and watch as your creative endeavors flourish.
Embracing Continuous Learning In The Growth Zone
Within the growth zone, the hunger for knowledge and self-improvement becomes insatiable. Seek out opportunities to expand your skillset, refine your craft, and explore new avenues of creativity. Attend workshops, conferences, or online courses to stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in your field. Embrace the adventure of continuous learning, and unlock new dimensions of your creative potential.
Building Meaningful Connections In The Growth Zone
In the growth zone, collaboration and connection become powerful catalysts for success. Seek out fellow artists, authors, and entrepreneurs who share your vision and passion. Surround yourself with a supportive network that inspires, challenges, and uplifts you. Together, you can navigate the challenges that may arise, celebrate victories, and fuel each other’s growth. Embrace the adventure of building meaningful connections and watch as your creative endeavors thrive.
Navigating Challenges with Resilience
Stalled growth and challenges are natural parts of the growth zone journey. Embrace them as opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Adopt a resilient mindset that sees setbacks as stepping stones to success. When faced with obstacles, tap into your inner strength, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Embrace the adventure of overcoming hurdles and emerge stronger and more determined on the other side.
Celebrating Milestones
Throughout your growth journey, take time to celebrate every milestone, no matter how small. Recognize and acknowledge your achievements, as they fuel your motivation and inspire others. Whether it’s completing a major project, reaching a new audience, or receiving recognition for your work, celebrate with joy and gratitude. These moments remind you of how far you’ve come and provide the momentum to continue moving forward.
Embracing Evolution and Innovation
In the growth zone, embracing evolution and innovation becomes essential for sustained success. Embrace the adventure of exploring new ideas, experimenting with different techniques, and pushing the boundaries of your creativity. Your artistic style will adapt and evolve to the ever-changing landscape of your industry. Embrace the thrill of innovation, and watch as your creative business flourishes in new and exciting ways
Soar to New Horizons, Brave Trailblazers
Congratulations, fearless creators, for entering the growth zone—a realm of endless possibilities, challenges, and extraordinary growth. Embrace the adventure of continuous learning, cultivate gratitude, and navigate obstacles with resilience. Celebrate your milestones, embrace evolution and innovation, and reignite your passion for growth and success.
Remember, stalled growth is a temporary phase that provides valuable lessons and opportunities for reflection. Embrace it as part of your growth journey, and trust that it will propel you forward in new and unexpected ways. Embrace the adventure, embrace growth, and watch as your artistic dreams become extraordinary realities. Let’s embark on this thrilling expedition together—unleash your creative potential and soar to new heights, brave adventurers!
If you’re in the growth zone your business is
- Your sales are increasing
- Your email list is increasing
- You’re getting asked to do projects or collaborations
- Your getting asked to show your art in galleries or your doing book signings or getting interviewed on podcasts
Tangible Statistics in the Dream Zone
You’re earning a steady income of at least $1000 / month
