108 episodes

Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! A podcast created for surface pattern designers who want to get their foot in the door designing and selling exclusive art in the fashion industry. Host Leslie Kenehan brings you all things design, sales, marketing & mindset to support you in growing your creative business. Freelance? In House? Just getting started? You are in the right place. Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! https://lesliekenehan.com/

Print Life Leslie Kenehan

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Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! A podcast created for surface pattern designers who want to get their foot in the door designing and selling exclusive art in the fashion industry. Host Leslie Kenehan brings you all things design, sales, marketing & mindset to support you in growing your creative business. Freelance? In House? Just getting started? You are in the right place. Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! https://lesliekenehan.com/

    108: Niching Down: The Key to Gaining Traction and Streamlining Your Creative Business

    108: Niching Down: The Key to Gaining Traction and Streamlining Your Creative Business

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Print Life Podcast we are diving in to the power of niching down for creative entrepreneurs. Are you struggling to attract your dream clients or feeling overwhelmed by your business? It might be time to refine your focus.We will cover:The importance of narrowing your nicheHow to gain traction faster by specializingTips for streamlining your creative business to achieve sustainable growthHere's a sneak peek: "It’s important to start to look at our ...

    • 24 min
    107: Returning to Yourself: Reconnecting with Passion and Purpose

    107: Returning to Yourself: Reconnecting with Passion and Purpose

    Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, we dive into a theme I am seeing not only within myself but within our creative community: the art of returning to ourselves. As we navigate different seasons of life, it's crucial to reconnect with the love for what we do, allowing us to be intentional and release the grip of burnout. We'll explore the importance of pulling back, reassessing, and realigning with our creative passions.We discuss how being intentional with our work and business is dee...

    • 18 min
    106: Turning Comparison into Inspiration

    106: Turning Comparison into Inspiration

    Send us a Text Message.If you have ever found yourself looking ourward and allowing yourself to get tripped up on your journey when you begin comparing youreself to others? What if I told you that comparison can be a powerful tool for growth? Instead of judging yourself against others, try seeing it as a window into what's possible for you. When you shift your perspective, comparison becomes so expansive, not limiting.⁠⁠So today, let's approach comparison with curiosity and excitement. See it...

    • 16 min
    105: 150 Pitches and This is What I Learned

    105: 150 Pitches and This is What I Learned

    Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Leslie discusses the intricacies of building an email list and maintaining it for surface pattern designers. You will learn comprehensive strategies on how to effectively engage with an audience, convert leads, and maintain clients. For more information about working together, visit:https://lesliekenehan.com/https://www.instagram.com/lesliekenehan/

    • 23 min
    104: Building an Authentic and Sustainable Creative Business

    104: Building an Authentic and Sustainable Creative Business

    Send us a Text Message.Join me this week to dive into the importance of understanding yourself as a creative and a business owner before building your surface pattern design business. Knowing what you enjoy and what you don't is crucial in crafting a business model that feels authentic and sustainable. We will explore various pathways for designers, from working with studios to running an online shop, and share insights on how to align your portfolio with the right market to attract your drea...

    • 29 min
    103: The Impact of a Market Aligned Portfolio

    103: The Impact of a Market Aligned Portfolio

    Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode, I touch on the importance of creating a market-aligned portfolio, especially when pitching in the fashion industry. I also extend an invitation to my free webinar, where I'll be offering a DIY version of my signature course. This episode highlights how crucial it is to view pitching as a numbers game and to develop your art from the inside out to resonate with your target audience!For more information about working together, visit:https://lesliek...

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

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20 Ratings

20 Ratings

Redzinfandel ,

Always look forward to your podcast!

The newest interview with Nicole Tamarin was so informative, and timely. I am a letterer, surface pattern designer (newer) and I related to everything she said. Would love to hear more interviews or show topics about surface pattern design!
Thanks Leslie!!!!
Suzanne

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