The Peaceful Creatives Podcast

Cat Byrne
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Welcome to The Peaceful Creatives Podcast with Cat Byrne - Founder and Creative Director of Gatto, my own dream creative business and mentor for creative service providers who want to build a peaceful, sustainable and joyful creative business by booking in advance, connecting with and attracting their perfect people and becoming confident creative experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6D AGO

    Why You Don’t Need Consistent Enquiries to Stay Booked Up

    If your enquiries feel inconsistent, it’s easy to assume something is wrong. You post consistently, you try to be as visible as possible, you do everything by the book. And yet enquiries come in waves. And the pattern of enquiries leads the pattern of your projects. But inconsistency in demand doesn't have to mean inconsistency in bookings. In this episode I want to share how ups and downs in clients getting in touch is actually completely normal... and how you can make sure that even in the seasons that feel quieter - you can still be booked up. We’re talking about: Why enquiries naturally move in seasonsHow to leverage busier enquiry periods to book upWhy it's so important to understand your ideal clientsWhy peaceful booking systems matter more than constant marketingHow to spread demand across the year instead of scrambling for it It's not about consistency, it's about demand! And I bet you're closer than you think to get to the steady schedule you're looking for. If you’d like to dive deeper into this, I’ve recorded a mini private podcast series called Six Months of Peaceful Bookings, where I take you behind the scenes of the period where I booked £60k of projects that filled 6 months of my calendar, in just 6 weeks. ✨ You can access it here: http://mentor.gattoweb.com/privatepodcast And my group program, Booked Not Busy, where you can get booked up peacefully for 2-3 months using a strategic booking system and confident expert positioning that draw in the dreamiest, calmest projects - is opening soon! You can join the waitlist to get early access and a 1:1 bonus, here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  2. FEB 5

    Five Systems Every Peaceful, Booked-Up Business Uses to Keep Projects on Track

    If your business already works - you’re booked, clients love your work, and money is coming in - but you can't seem to keep your projects on track and feel plagued by project scope, extended timelines and overlapping projects - I'm here for you! “I’ve got all the pieces in place… but projects keep overlapping, timelines stretch, and being booked up feels stressful instead of steady.” In this episode of The Peaceful Creatives Podcast, I’m talking about the systems that actually keep client work contained - so your calendar means something, projects finish when they’re supposed to, and being booked up starts to feel peaceful again. These systems aren't creating rigid steps and formulas - it's creating BTS plans in the business so you can deal with whatever is thrown your way AND stay calm, collected and on track. You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25 Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰 Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  3. JAN 29

    Marketing Mistakes That Stop You Booking High-Ticket Clients

    If you’ve raised your prices, or you’re ready to, but you’re noticing that enquiries are leaning towards your lower packages, it’s very easy to assume something is wrong - the market feels harder, people don’t want to invest or it can even feel like… they don’t want you. But in most cases, that isn’t what’s happening. In this episode of The Peaceful Creatives Podcast, I’m unpacking the real marketing mistakes that stop established creative service providers from booking high-ticket clients - even when their work is strong, their experience is solid, and their business technically “works”. This isn’t about posting more, selling harder, or chasing visibility. It’s about whether the clients who are ready to invest £8k, £10k, £15k can actually see you as the person to get them where they want to go. You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25 Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰 Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  4. JAN 22

    Why I Stopped Chasing Big Business Goals and Focused on Steadiness Instead

    Big business goals are often positioned as the answer - more money, more momentum, more success. But what happens when your business is technically working… and still feels stressful, loud, or insecure? In this episode of The Peaceful Creatives Podcast, I’m sharing why I stopped chasing big milestones and started prioritising steadiness instead and how that shift completely changed the way my business feels to run. This is a big-picture conversation for established creative service providers who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control without losing ambition or success. ✨ Inside this episode: Why big goals can quietly create pressure and reactivityHow a business can “work” and still feel exhaustingWhat I actually mean by steadiness (and what it isn’t)The shift from chasing growth to leading with confidenceWhy steadiness creates more sustainable success, not less This is a sneak peek of part of the strategy I teach inside Booked Not Busy - helping creative service providers get booked in advance, attract dreamy clients, and build a business that runs peacefully and focuses on steadiness and consistency. You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25 Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰 Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    How I Use Busy Periods to Escape the Feast & Famine Cycle and Get Booked Up for 6 Months

    If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of booking all of your projects at once, then falling into a quiet period... and then scrambling for more clients - this episode is the exact reframe you need! In this episode, I’m sharing the exact strategy I use to leverage my busiest periods - the seasons when I get the most enquiries - to get fully booked for the next 3–6 months. This is a switch to build sustainability and steadiness, rather than panic booking over and over again. It's a strategy that has kept me fully booked for eight years and finally got me out of feast and famine. ✨ Inside this episode: Why busy seasons are your best opportunity for steadiness instead of burnoutHow I leverage busy enquiry periods to book half of the year upThe simple mindset shifts that helped me escape the feast & famine cycleWhat you can start doing right now to plan for future peace (without working more) This is a sneak peek of part of the strategy I teach inside Booked Not Busy - helping creative service providers get booked in advance, attract dreamy clients, and build a business that runs peacefully, even in the busiest seasons. You can join the waitlist for Booked Not Busy over here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bnb-waitlist-25 Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰 Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  6. 10/16/2025

    How to Book Dream Clients Without Marketing Like a Full-Time Content Creator

    You don’t need to be everywhere, say everything, or do all the things to attract your dream clients! In this episode, I’m talking about why doing more can actually make it harder for the right clients to find and connect with you - and how clarity, intention, and simplicity can completely shift the way you show up and get booked. This is a gentle mindset reframe and a practical reminder: if you’ve been spreading yourself too thin, that might be the reason you’re feeling burnt out and attracting the wrong clients (ones who don’t want to pay your prices, aren’t aligned with your process, or just don’t light you up). Hope you enjoy this one! I'll be back this time next week with another 🥰 Follow me on Instagram: @gattocreativementor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 10/02/2025

    You Don’t Have to Launch Your Creative Services to Get Booked Up

    You don’t have to launch your creative services to be fully booked. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real reason I don’t launch my design studio services - and what I do instead to keep my calendar consistently booked with dreamy clients (without the panic or pressure). Because while launches can work, they’re not the only way - and they’re definitely not the most peaceful way for everyone. I’ve found a strategy that supports my energy, gives me flexibility, and doesn’t rely on short bursts of visibility or sales. This episode is a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to build your business differently - even if it goes against the usual advice. Hope this one gives you permission to make your business your own 🧡 I’ll be back next week with more! Want to find more? You can find me in different places below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gattocreativementor/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gattocreativementor Website: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    The Steps That Take You From Burnout-Prone to Burnout-Proof

    If your business leaves you constantly overwhelmed, overbooked or feeling uneasy, like things aren't working in the way you want them to - this episode is for you. I’m walking you through the difference between a burnout-prone business and one that’s been intentionally built to support you long-term - without the daily stress and overwhelm. Because it’s not about working harder or adding more to your plate… it’s about building a business that gives you space, steadiness and sustainability. This episode isn’t a quick fix or checklist - it’s a deeper look at the kind of changes that shift everything. The same changes I made myself and now guide my clients through inside Booked Not Busy! ✨ If this resonated and you’re craving a more peaceful, predictable business, doors to Booked Not Busy are open this week until the 30th September! Find out more or join us here: https://www.mentor.gattoweb.com/bookednotbusy Hope this one helps and gives you a little clarity on where you are and what’s possible 💛 I’ll be back next week with more! In the meantime, find me over here: Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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Welcome to The Peaceful Creatives Podcast with Cat Byrne - Founder and Creative Director of Gatto, my own dream creative business and mentor for creative service providers who want to build a peaceful, sustainable and joyful creative business by booking in advance, connecting with and attracting their perfect people and becoming confident creative experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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