Dear introverted creative, you didn’t start your creative business to make life harder for yourself, drown in your to-do list and lose your self-esteem, so isn’t it about time you started doing business YOUR way?
Are you a quiet creative trying to make a living from your passion?
If at least ONE of these statements applies to you, then read on (there's something you need to know)
👉 You feel like your quiet nature or introversion is preventing you from reaching your customers and growing your audience
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👉 Talking about your offers and trying to convince someone to buy your creative work or services makes you want to hide under a blanket
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👉 You're lost for words when it comes to communicating what your creative work or skills are about in a way that sells
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👉 You want to stand out and get noticed by your customers but showing up online & being the center of attention feels really uncomfortable
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👉 You procrastinate on growing your creative business because acting like a pseudo-extrovert makes you feel fake and it's just not you
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👉 Producing never-ending content for your social media (nevermind the non-stop "peopling") makes you want to book a one-way ticket to the sofa
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👉 You cringe every time you catch yourself considering (out of desperation) doing a dance reels video to promote your creative work
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👉 You're serious about wanting to grow your creative business and marketing it but you're stuck in an endless cycle of false starts because it's all very overwhelming to you and you're not even sure where to start.
Mostly you feel frustrated & helpless because no matter how much you push yourself to be "more extroverted", your customers can't seem to find their way to you despite following ALL the marketing tips & tricks you can find online (even if they feel icky to you).
Worse, you're starting to lose the will in your business when all you dream about is to be able to get paid doing the creative things you love.
" Do I actually have what it takes to be in business in the first place?"
Oh!! If only you could see what I see in you...
If any of the above rings true to you, here's what you need to know...
See THAT cringe you're experiencing, my friend, is exactly why you have everything it takes to grow a creative business successfully.
Yep, that's right! It means that, deep inside, you already have this wonderful natural hunch that you shouldn’t have to put yourself in the spotlight.
That, right there, is pure business gold….because successful creative entrepreneurs put THEIR AUDIENCE in the spotlight, not themselves.
So why does it feel so hard?
Well, haven't you noticed?
The moment you decide to take your dream of building your own business seriously, you get bombarded by messages telling you to battle against yourself:
❌ get out of your comfort zone
❌ keep hustling & pushing yourself till you make it
❌ look at fear in the eyes and do it anyway
Oooh... I almost forgot the worst of all:
❌ "get over yourself"
As an introvert who needs time to think before you act, to regularly fill up your cup in solitude and to get used to being the one talking when you spend most of your life listening, the "just-jump-into-the-deep-end-and-never-look-back" approach to business...
I say scrap that "choice"....how about I introduce you to another way?
A gentle way - the introvert way of growing your creative business
Imagine...
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No more dreading putting yourself "out there" and instead jumping out of bed every morning bursting with ideas because you have found your OWN authentic voice in business and you no longer feel like hiding it
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No more second-guessing what you're meant to be doing (winging it) and as a result no longer killing yourself running on the social media treadmill for the sake of it because you now have a clear roadmap and you know how to reach your customers online
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Having more time & energy to focus on your creative zone because you're no longer using any brain power worrying about dancing on reels, writing a vulnerable rant or making up a story about your latest art work
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Being able to answer the question " what do you do?" confidently without "emming" and "you-knowing" awkwardly
and MOST IMPORTANTLY falling back in love with business and having the wind beneath your wings (and endless energy) to make your dream happen! 🧡
INTRODUCING...
The complete self-paced method to nail your brand & marketing strategy as an introverted artist or creative so you can reach your customers without pretending to be someone you're not, wanting to hide or exhausting yourself.
(even if you know nothing about business or marketing, you’re shy or showing up online exhausts you)
"Sounds good but....who are you?"
Oops...how rude of me, I haven't introduced myself yet!
Hey, my name is Laurene! 👋
I am a brand & marketing coach for introverted creatives with a decade of marketing experience, I'm French (but live in Scotland), geek at heart, mental health advocate and multi-passionate creative
As a huge introvert, I'm now confidently connecting with my customers online without feeling self-conscious and battling against myself non-stop and I want the same (and more!) for you.
But let me tell you…I’ve come a LONG way to get to that stage by myself
After a decade working in corporate marketing I decided to pursue my dream to work with creatives by putting all my experience to good use. After all, I had all the knowledge & experience that I needed... What could go wrong?
Ahem!! Having to put MYSELF out there for a start.
Over the last two years, I experienced it all, the fears, the tears, the cringe...all of it.
But my passion for helping creatives was far too strong and I knew if I didn’t want to give up on my dream I would need to find the missing link to find enjoyment in growing my own business
And I eventually did! I've now been happily marketing my own business successfully without feeling exhausted or self-conscious.
I fully embrace my own introversion and I'm more committed to my dream and resilient to show up for my audience than ever.
Wanna know how I did it?
Well, of course you can't ignore the COLD HARD FACTS about business...
From a decade of working in marketing, I knew that to reach your customers you need:
A strong brand that they can notice & relate to
An effective marketing strategy so that they can find you easily
A solid sales process so that they have everything they need from you on their buying journey
Consistent action in your business so that they know where to find you when they need you
But despite knowing all of this I was still struggling.
Something was missing, I felt like my introversion was getting in the way so I started researching how my mind worked and how I could make growing my business more enjoyable for me.
And I discovered something absolutely CRUCIAL.
Slowly but surely, I developed my OWN approach to business & marketing.
Here is what I found...
Being successful as an introvert in business requires ONE non-negotiable condition
It's not about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone endlessly.....it's about making business COMFORTABLE for you & your introvert needs.
....Which is exactly what I teach step-by-step in The Quiet Creatives Business Academy
Both my students and the alumni of my mentoring program already tried this introvert-friendly approach to marketing....and they loved it!
Here is what some of them had to say about it ⬇️
“As someone who knew nothing about marketing themselves before the program, I can safely say that I feel a hundred times more confident in myself and my next steps as a business owner. From the bottom of my heart thank you, Laurene!”
Illustrator From Colorado
“One of the things that the program has really helped me to do is to become much stronger and more confident in the road I want to go with my art. This has led to me refining my approach in how I look for potential buyers and a community that would be interested in my work. This is absolutely priceless and I cannot tell you how invaluable this experience has been for me, as an artist.”
Painter from the UK
“Not only does Laurene have the technical knowledge and experience to guide you on your marketing journey, but she also understands where you’re coming from as an introverted solopreneur! She was so encouraging and supportive and always had the right thing to say when I started to doubt myself.”
Visual artist from the UK
Here is EXACTLY what you'll get inside the Quiet Creatives Business Academy
You'll learn everything you need to confidently grow your creative business as an introverted creative through my unique introvert-focused STEP-BY-STEP framework: B.E.G.I.N
This is the method I wish I had back when I was still uncomfortable with showing up in my own business and exhausted with marketing.
Get comfortable in your creative business
✅ Learn how to answer the ONE most important question in business so you can finally find your OWN voice in business and (re-)ignite the excitement in sharing your creative work with others
✅ Find out exactly why people would buy from you so that you can find a clear direction for your brand, start feeling legitimate and wave goodbye to self-doubt once & for all.
✅ Snag my Business Planner Dashboard so you can get comfortable with numbers, clarify your vision so you can fully start taking control of your business success
Nail your brand & communication strategy
✅ Get absolute clarity on who your creative business is for (a.k.a your target audience) so you're no longer wasting time & energy "hoping" for your message to hit the mark
✅ Learn how to stand out & get your audience's attention without feeling pretentious or cringy, compromising on your integrity as a creative or making up stories about yourself
✅ Prepare your own brand communication kit so you never run out of things to say about your business or your creative work
Create your plan of action
✅ Learn the pillars of selling & build your sales strategy so you can start getting customers without ever feeling sleazy or wanting to hide
✅ Learn how to choose the right marketing channels to find your audience in a way that feels right & manageable for YOU
✅ Grab my 90 day marketing planner to start attracting your customers
Build consistency in your business
✅ Review your online presence to reflect your new authentic brand so you can start getting the right eyeballs on your business
✅ Learn how to deal with common introvert challenges such as procrastination & marketing shyness and create your own (gentle) plan to overcome them with the Consistency Troubleshooter (a library of tips for introverts)
✅ Get access to my systems (including content planning & media planning) so you can start attracting your audience without drowning in workload
Grow your creative business confidently
✅ Master interacting with your audience & networking as an introvert so you can build meaningful connections with your audience and grow your community confidently
✅ Learn the art of decision making in business so you know exactly what to do when things don't go to plan and how to drive results from your efforts so your business success becomes a matter of when not if.
✅ Visit the Creative CEO Hub to help you find new ideas to reach your audience, mindset tips to boost your motivation & done-for-you scripts & templates.
And that's not all!
When you join the academy, you will get hand-held support every step of the way 🧡
✨ Direct access to a mentor (yours, truly) through the platform , no more trying to figure it all out by yourself - Just ask for help whenever you need it and you will get personalised support from me (I've worked in marketing for a decade and specifically with creatives for over a year)
✨ All the tools, workbooks & templates you need to grow your creative business and activate your introvert superpowers
These creatives in business also loved my framework
“I was absolutely blown away with B.E.G.I.N. Not only is Laurene extremely knowledgeable, but she managed to take an overwhelming concept and break it down into very understandable (& memorable!) terms & ideas. The amount of information packed into this course was absolutely amazing – I feel like I made more progress on my business during the course than I have in the last six months on my own. Not only do I have a better understanding of my business's identity, but I now have a roadmap for the future of my marketing strategy as well. ”
Etsy Shop Owner from the USA
“I think it's more than finding your own voice - your advice and encouragement to continually ask ourselves questions about what we're doing and why really helps to gets you to the root of your artistic identity and creative vision and helps you to build resilience when you're really start getting your work out there as there are many who will try to persuade you to do some other type of art work (or a completely different job!) that they feel is more commercially lucrative.”
Visual artist from Tobago
“Before going through Laurene's framework, I was struggling to build up my own website as I had lots of ideas but wasn't sure which direction to go. It has helped me so much to organise all of my ideas!!!! Now I know what to care and what not to care about. If you're starting a business as a creative and you're not very sure what to start with or you feel a bit stuck with your ideas, I'd definitely recommend Laurene's course <3”
Calligraphy artist from Japan
Here is a summary of all the value that you'll get by joining QCBA as a founding student ⬇️
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Instant access to a private members dashboard so that you can access all the course training and fit your learning around your schedule
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Lifetime Access to a unique, self-paced, step-by-step learning path which you won't find anywhere else (B.E.G.I.N) made up of 5 Modules so that you can ditch the overwhelm and the dreaded “where do I start?”
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30 hours of video training that not only teach you the steps to choose and launch your marketing strategy but is also packed with mindset tips to help you confidently get things done in your business so you can finally know what you’re doing and trust in your marketing decisions, lead your creative biz growth
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Personalised guidance when you need it - I'll personally answer all your marketing questions via the course platform - you're never alone in your business journey.
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Founding member advantage - No additional cost for you - You'll get access to any updates, new perks, features & training material that gets added to the academy at no extra cost - Ever.
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Shape the academy to your needs - As we are still at the early stages of the academy, I'll be keen to get YOUR feedback as a founding student so that I can find ever more ways to support you through your entrepreneurial journey - by joining now, you have the chance to have your most burning questions answered all in one place.
....and did I mention the risk-free guarantee?
I want the Quiet Creatives Business Academy to be a safe haven for any introverted creative in business who decides to join us!
My vision is for it to become a supportive & friendly community of like-minded creatives. Think of QCBA as your new home of business as an introverted creative!
This is why you have 14 days to try the academy and if for ANY reason after entering the academy and going through Module 1, you feel like it is not the right kind of vibe or support for you, I will refund you in full.
Simply get in touch within 14 days of making your purchase and before you start on Module 2.
FAQ
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I’m worried I won’t have enough time to do it all...
As long as you're WILLING to make time to complete the course, even if it's just as little as spending 15 minutes on it every other day, there is nothing to worry about my fellow introvert :)
This course has been built specifically with introverts in mind.
That's why it is SELF-PACED (no deadline, no expectations to join calls even when I start running some) which means that you can work on it in your own time.
Everything in this course is essential to building the business & marketing skills you need to drive results in your business. As long as you work on the course consistently, you'll be fine. Remember you get lifetime access to the course, no deadline.
That said, if you're NOT willing to make time for this course and ready to commit to completing it, then that's another story. Please, do NOT join if this is you, as I don't want you to waste your money.
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Will this work for the type of creative that I am?
The Quiet Creative Business Academy is for artists & creatives from various creative fields: visual artists, musicians, makers, photographers, crafters, designers...etc I made sure to produce training material that caters to the various types of businesses available for creatives. If you have any concern on whether this is for you, please get in touch with me via DM on Instagram @laurene.quintin. If I have any reason to believe that the material might not be a good fit for your creative business, I will let you know.
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Do I need to have prior marketing knowledge to join the academy?
Absolutely not! The trainings have been designed specifically to be accessible for anyone, from complete marketing newbie to creatives who have been marketing their work for years. No prior knowledge required.
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I've been a fulltime artist for a while, will I still find value?
Of course, the course is a fantastic tool to strengthen your brand & business foundations so you can drive more results from your marketing efforts. Successful businesses constantly work on reinforcing their marketing strategy. So you'll absolutely find a lot of value in the course!
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How much personal attention will I get from Laurene?
One of the perks of being a founding student is that you are joining from Day 1 when the number of students in the Academy is still rather small. This means that you can make the most of getting direct access to me by joining now. You can write to me anytime you need any help at all on your learning & entrepreneurial journey through the course platform.
Here is how ⬇️
Throughout the course, you'll find a "discussions" section where you can create a post to raise any question if you're stuck, curious, want someone to bounce your ideas with, want to share a win....etc I'm here for you, personally!
In fact, at the beginning of the course, I encourage you to introduce yourself via the course platforml so I can get to know your business and your challenges more in depth which means that whenever you do reach out for help on the platform, I can really provide personalised guidance.
Please note that as stated in our Terms of Use the way that you get access to additional perks & support outside of the training material in the Academy may change and evolve as the Academy grows (e.g. we might move to a facebook group and as my team growth you might get answers from other coaches)
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When will I get access to the Modules?
When you join you get instant access to all the modules so you can dive into the course material immediately :)
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Will I be making money by the end of this course?
I cannot guarantee nor be held responsible for any sales or revenue in your business. There are many factors that can influence whether you are making sales in your business and it is ultimately your responsibility to make your own business decisions. However, everything you'll learn and apply from this course will help you build up the skills you need to be able to make better business decisions and be more confident on your journey.
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Can't I just figure this all out on my own?
Of course you can. I'm NEVER going to be the type of mentor telling you that if you don't invest financially in yourself you'll never make it because that's simply not true (and quite frankly a sleazy manipulation technique which I have a bone to pick with)
I prefer being 100% honest with you...I sincerely believe that if you are willing to really put in the time, you could find all the info you'll ever need in your business for free online. You can also decide to put in extra time to develop your network and develop your OWN community for accountability.
However....you have to be willing to put in all this extra time to figure it all out on your own. How much time it's going to take you on your own depends on your lifestyle, personal situation, how much you already know about business and that you know what you should be looking for in the first place.
I have:
- two business degrees
- worked in marketing for a decade
- been in the entrepreneurial world for over three years
I've poured all of my knowledge, experience & expertise into the Quiet Creatives Business Academy and created an easy to follow and unique learning journey (B.E.G.I.N). This simplifies the process for you, removes the guesswork and all the figuring it out on your own, all designed especially to remove the overwhelm for introverted creatives just like you.
It's entirely up to you to decide what path makes the most sense to you!
If you have any questions about the Quiet Creatives Business Academy at all, feel free to send me a DM on Instagram @laurene.quintin or send me an email at [email protected].
Alright, fellow introvert, you've sat on the sidelines long enough :)
If feeling infinitely more confident in your entrepreneurial journey was all this course could give you, would it be worth it?
The students from both the academy and my mentoring program sure have an opinion on this ⬇️
“What you have created is truly outstanding and will be of great benefit to many creatives. I greatly appreciate all of your excellent advice and fantastic support and encouragement. It has set me on a path which I feel is a much more solid foundation for me to start my marketing journey with confidence and belief in the work I do.”
Visual artist from the UK
“The ideas for the content plan in Module 4 are really amazing and I can now really see how everything fits together. The starter kit in the content plan template is really invaluable for helping me to put together ideas for content. When I first opened the template I felt really relieved to see the starter kit! Creating content doesn't feel overwhelming at all now, thanks to your help. ”
Artist from the UK
“THANK YOU SO MUCH! Laurene, this program has been nothing short of AMAZING! I really do LOVE that you provide all the tools we need to be super well-rounded business owners! I feel like a pro now because I know all the jargon and I definitely have all the tools I need to be successful. I will be forever grateful to you!”
Etsy Shop Owner From USA
“The exercises were excellent at getting you to think strategically and carefully about who you're really trying to reach, and although challenging, once you complete them I found that just writing your thoughts down and getting your messaging written down in a structured way was extremely important for getting you really focused on what you're doing and why. This has helped me to gain (and communicate with) more clarity about what my art is about and why I'm creating it with much more conviction. Thank you Laurene, for your amazing work. It has truly changed my artistic life and business, and has strengthened my commitment to this path! There are no words to express how grateful I am, thank you so much for this incredible opportunity! ”
Visual artist from the UK
“Being a Mum and an artist, I always feel I need more time....but Laurene gave me not only advice on how to make the most of my time for marketing but also shared so many resources to organise my plans for the future! ”
Calligraphy artist from Japan
“Before I took Laurene's course I was stuck in my own business, I had no idea how to get my ideas across in a way that gets my audience to listen and pay attention. As a fulltime business owner, I was killing myself trying to come up with social media posts and really felt like I was putting my entire life on hold to try and grow my own business. She gave me so much personalised advice and I now feel so much more confident growing my handmade business!”
Handmade Business Owner From US
“I was surprise by what came up in Module 1 homework and just how much I had to write on it. I mean - I had FIFTEEN pages of writing from the homework for week one!! For being a pretty quiet & reserved person - that's a lot to say.”
Illustrator from Colorado
“When I look back at just how much we accomplished in this program, I can definitely say that I made more progress in the last 6-7 weeks than I have this entire year on my business (even if it doesn't outwardly show, the work has been a lot of internal work that others can't see yet). I really, truly do feel like this program gave me all the tools for me to be able to do this on my own! I'm honestly a little bit irritated that I have to work on wedding stuff now, because I just want to get on with my marketing journey and I don't want to put it off!! haha I can't believe I said that but it's true! ”
US-based artist
“I'm loving your course! It's so beautifully put together and a total joy to work through!”
Print designer from Australia
I can't wait to help YOU too, see you on the other side! 🧡