Ep. 08: Scaling Up: From 30 Shops to 170 - With Rebecca Woolbright

In this inspiring episode, Stacie chats with Rebecca Woolbright, a dear friend and successful artist who has transformed her art business from selling washi tape to running a thriving enterprise. Rebecca shares her journey from owning a snorkel shop in Maui to becoming a successful artist and businesswoman. They discuss the power of automation in scaling an art business, the importance of setting boundaries, and practical advice for artists looking to grow their businesses. Today on Art + Audience: Introduction to Rebecca Woolbright: Stacie introduces Rebecca, highlighting their friendship and Rebecca's impressive growth since taking Stacie's "Leverage Your Art" course in 2020. Rebecca’s Journey: From running a snorkel shop in Maui to launching her art business, Rebecca shares how she started with washi tape inspired by her honeymoon in Japan. The Power of Automation: Rebecca explains how automating her email pitches with tools like Streak helped her grow from 30 to 170 shops, saving her time and increasing efficiency. Embracing Challenges: The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, systemizing your processes, and setting boundaries to manage your time effectively. Advice for Artists: Encouragement to stop overthinking and just start pitching your work, using automation to depersonalize and streamline the process.   Connect with Rebecca Woolbright: Instagram: @rebecca_jane_woolbright Website: manufactureawesome.com | rebeccajanewoolbright.com   Connect with Stacie Bloomfield: Subscribe, Rate and Review: Art + Audience Podcast Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart  Facebook: @ShopGingiber Pinterest: pinterest.com/gingiber Get the free 5-day email course at artlicensingplaybook.com