Comments on: Sifting Through Noise that Throws You Off Course

By: Sally Evans

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:21:38 +0000

Alyson, You always give us great information and it is impressive that you have never missed a week in all that time! Thanks for the good ideas in keeping the information handy.

I think it makes sense to not feel like you need to send something every week and concentrate your efforts elsewhere, while still providing excellent content and support. I do find it hard to keep up with weekly newsletters, even when I really want to read them.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 23 May 2018 15:09:14 +0000

In reply to Jodie Schmidt.

Jodie: I think it’s worthwhile to send. But you need to change something. Try tweaking one thing each time (don’t change everything at once or you won’t know what worked). See this article: https://aaartbizold.wpengine.com/test-email-marketing/

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By: Jodie Schmidt

Mon, 21 May 2018 18:48:10 +0000

I just read your blog about skipping a weekly newsletter. For some time, I have been pondering whether it is worthwhile to continue with writing my monthly artist newsletter. I have been writing it almost a year now, and it seems to make very little difference to my art sales, or any other aspect of my art business, in terms of making or deepening connections with my collectors and fans. Few, if any people comment about the newsletter, even though I ask direct questions and for feedback about what topics they would like for me to write about in the newsletters. I’m beginning to wonder if anyone is reading it at all and if it’s worthwhile to continue…It takes away a lot of my time from other things I would rather do, like making a consistent body of artwork, which is a big goal of mine. How long should I give it before deciding to call it quits on the newsletter? Should I just publish it on on my blog and stop sending email newsletters? Or is that even worthwhile? Any thoughts?

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 18 May 2018 17:41:05 +0000

In reply to Carol Holland.

Thanks for reading and listening, Carol!

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By: Carol Holland

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:46:05 +0000

Your blogs, podcasts, etc. are important to me! I make it a point to set aside time for your advice, Alyson. Yes, the noise gets to the best of us! But we should choose what is worthy, and no matter what one’s credentials are, if it’s adding to the clutter of life instead of enhancing it, we need to come out from underneath it long enough to at least delete that email, unsubscribe, or ignore it. As fast as technology is spearheading ahead, and we scramble to learn the newest app, device, or whatever to stay afloat, let us not forget there might be something simple we overlooked and it was in our hand all the time. Also, thank you for the podcast with Annie Salness. We take much for granted so often, yet I want to thank the Lord for the many things I’m grateful for everyday.

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By: Thorn

Mon, 07 May 2018 13:10:33 +0000

Great idea!

We must all change and evolve with the needs of our lives and businesses as well. It goes a lot smoother when we lean into the changes instead of resisting; especially if they are positive.

Thanks too for the ideas on different ways to save the articles.

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By: Donna Levreault

Fri, 04 May 2018 23:49:58 +0000

Love your newsletters–I have been reading them for a few years now. They are so rich with content and so well written and thoughtful and thought-provoking.

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By: Mia Pratt

Fri, 04 May 2018 18:37:30 +0000

I am a 62-year old artist living in the village of Ajijic, Mexico, and I thoroughly enjoy all of your material. The advice you offer is invaluable and keeps me motivated. It doesn’t matter if you’re a budding artist or a professional, we all need input and exposure to new ideas, changes in the business, and connection within a community of others who share our interests. I find all of that, in what you offer. So cheers and keep up the great work.

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By: Donna Iona Drozda

Fri, 04 May 2018 13:51:54 +0000

Great message Alyson…everything you provide us is top-notch and the first ‘miss’ in 16 years(!) …intentionally orchestrated … brings to my mind the brilliance of occasional sotto voce … We lean closer…we realize we truly do want to hear, receive, savor and apply every idea, inspiration and practical nugget that you bring.

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By: Deb

Fri, 04 May 2018 13:24:35 +0000

Hearing from you, Alyson, is a pep talk gift – it can arrive any time, in any form. I greatly appreciate your coaching and motivation. You’re walking the talk by re-evaluating your approach – fresh eyes are a good thing! Cheers!

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