The Paint Hive Presents

Would you like to license your art and make money doing so? Join us as we talk with Art Business Consultant Maria Brophy! Maria Brophy is the author of Art, Money, & Success, an Amazon best-selling book for artists. For over 20 years, Maria has traveled the world, coaching artists and helping them to grow their businesses. Maria owns an art gallery in San Clemente, California, and is an agent to her husband, artist Drew Brophy. We couldn't be happier to have her speak about how fine artists, mixed media artists, and muralists can license their art. We cover how to get started, copyrights, how to determine what would sell, how agreements work, how to find companies to work with, what standard royalties are – and so much more. Maria holds nothing back! Enjoy this talk from The Paint Hive Presents Podcast. Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

What happens when you’re visited from the beyond on a historic property? Join us on The Paint Hive Presents Podcast as we chat with Lori Le Mare, master decorative painter and historic restoration expert, about her ghostly experiences. We talk about events in Casa Loma (Toronto, Ontario), Greystone Mansion (Beverly Hills, CA), and Herstmonceux Castle (East Sussex, England) that had Lori and her team facing the supernatural. If you want to feel a chill in the air, listen to these ghostly stories (and sounds!) as well as the histories of each property. But beware! They may have you looking over your shoulder at every temperature change and loud noise you can’t explain. Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

As a canvas artist, paint contractor, or decorative painter, how do start working with interior designers to land incredible projects and commissions? Join us as we talk with a panel of decorative painters: Cindy Howard of CRH Studios and Decorative & Faux Finishes, Cathy Rinn of Kelly Belle Studios, and Diane Williams of Art to Di For. We are talking about the advantages of working with interior designers, how you find designers to work with, and both the services you can provide as well as how collaboration works. Join us on this fun, informative chat! ⁠ Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Do you wish you understood PR for your creative small business or how be a podcast guest? Join us as we talk with Public Relations Expert Michelle Glogovac of The MLG Collective! She is a publicity and podcast matchmaker and we're chatting all about PR tips, tricks, and insider insights for creative businesses. We touch upon Media Kits, the types of pitches for both media and podcasts as well as why you shouldn't get stuck in just one lane when you are being featured. Join us on this fun, informative talk! Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

How do you start a mural career? Join us as we chat with Muralist and Decorative Painter Katie Gaines as she guides us on her road to becoming an artist. From starting in a corporate career to launching her own business to the most important lessons she’s learned in her over 20-year career, Katie shares her experience and advice for anyone looking to take the leap into creating murals for others. Take a listen to learn more about this growing creative field! Interview from The Paint Hive Presents Podcast. Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Does an artist’s career have a linear journey? Join us as we talk with award-winning fine artist Catherine Mills! Catherine is an accomplished artist who has sold paintings throughout the world, won several awards for her portraits and still lifes, and whose work has been featured in prestigious publications. We trace Catherine’s beginnings as a bio-scientist to her current career as a fine artist. We talk over her belief that being consistently productive is necessary in order to continue learning, and shares her hard-won knowledge to artists on how to keep propelling forward in their artistic career. Enjoy this talk from The Paint Hive Presents Podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube

What is one of the BEST ways to reach your audience? E-Mail Marketing! Instead of being at the mercy of social media’s changing algorithms, send your business messages directly to a waiting inbox. If you’ve been thinking about sending out regular emailers or even just want to know how to enhance your current newsletters, join us as we talk about 7 steps that will help you manage your email campaigns successfully. Download the episode’s companion PDF (with bonus content!) below. Extras Download the Companion PDF for visual reference 7 Steps to Successful Email Campaigns Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents. Become a Patron and support our artistic venture. Marketing Essentials Support Tools mentioned in the episode: Creating Subject Lines That Convert

Luxury Brands. Grand Hotels. Famous Interior Designers. World-renowned Celebrities. These are some of the clients and projects our featured guest collaborates with on a daily basis. On this episode, we chat with Maria Jovanovic, one of the founders of the Los Angeles-based MJ Atelier studio. From humble beginnings in Canada, she forged an incredible work ethic and insatiable appetite for creativity. Her journey continued in New York City, where she trained at the New York Academy of Art. Maria and husband Mike Jovanovic are the creative forces of a company at the forefront of innovative custom handmade bas relief wall coverings, reverse painted glass and furniture available through the design trade. At their MJ Atelier studio, you will find a new group of artisans working alongside them and other artists with over 30 years of experience in the decorative arts. “Our true passion is to keep traditional decorative art techniques alive and to contribute new ones,” says Maria. Join us on The Paint Hive Presents as we talk with Maria on her career and what lies ahead in the industry. Enjoy! Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

What is Marketing? Join us as we talk about what Marketing entails, in both promoting your business and establishing you as a knowledgeable professional. The Paint Hive founders, Monique Rogers, Gina Vivona, and Regina Garay, chat about marketing as a whole and why they’ve created Marketing Essentials to help support creative businesses in their quest to better their marketing skills. Plus, get little bonus tips and a-ha moments they experienced about each other’s expertise. Enjoy this loose, fun talk into the marketing side of your business! Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Jim Rogers is a paint pioneer - he was literally born into the business! From learning to manufacture paints from his father at their family company Rogers Paints in the 1960s to inventing innovative, industry-changing scenic art and decorative paint products into the 21st century for his then-company Modern Masters, Jim shares much about his incredible creative and inventive journey. Take a listen! Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Want to know where the paint industry is heading? Join us as we talk with Emily Howard, Editor in Chief of American Painting Contractor magazine! Emily is smart and savvy, keeping the readers of American Painting Contractor fully informed of what’s currently happening in the painting industry as well as her eyes firmly on the trends and on the future of the industry as well. We cover the current landscape of painting, new technologies, and the various resources American Painting Contractor offers their readers. Enjoy this informative talk from The Paint Hive Presents Podcast! Watch this episode on YouTube.

Want to make sure your small business is legally protected? Join us as we talk with Keren de Zwart of Not Your Father's Lawyer! Keren is a lawyer who specializes in working with entrepreneurs and small businesses, and we're super excited to have chatted with her on small biz legal tips on corporate entities, contracts, intellectual properties, and websites. Enjoy this smart talk into the legal side of your business! Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents. Become a Patron and support our artistic venture.

Do you struggle with getting beautiful project photos? Join us as we talk with Photographer Viktor Budnik. Viktor has a 20+ year professional photography career, traveling the globe for his work. He has a background in architecture, interior design, and art history and also has a knack for photographing food, interiors, products, and vignettes – all with a great eye for detail. We cover how to approach your project photography as well as guide you in styling your painted rooms, gorgeous finishes, and stunning art. Enjoy this talk from The Paint Hive Presents Podcast! Extras Download the Companion PDF for visual reference "How to Enhance Your Project Photos" Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Would you love to maximize Google for your small business? Join us as we talk with Google Expert Pamela Starr of Starr & Company! Pamela is a trusted advisor that connects big businesses with the small businesses that fuel them. She regularly conducts seminars and webinars teaching small businesses how to help grow their Google business profiles and more, and we couldn't be happier to have her speak with us on how creative businesses can work their magic with Google, too. We cover not only various free Google business assets that are available to you, but also many tools to enhance your profile and search engine results for your field. Enjoy! Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Being an artist is a viable career, but it comes with plenty of challenges. Join us as we chat with Lori Le Mare, decorative painter, restoration specialist, and aerialist on the road to becoming an artist. We talk about her incredible journey to finding success with her art, from being a student and then becoming a teacher, her segue into restoration work, as well as learning to embrace the vulnerability of feeling inadequate as an artist. If you've wanted to turn your creative skills into a career, take a listen to learn more about the decorative painting and faux finishing field! Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Are you an artist, decorative painter, and/or paint contractor who struggles with bookkeeping? Join Morgan Ray, a Managing Partner at Bookkeeping of Painters, as she delves into how solopreneurs or small businesses can wrangle the financial end of their business. On this chat, we're talking about practical tips, taxes, and more info on EIDL, too. If you'd like to gain financial insight and help grow your business healthily, join us for this chat. Also, stay for the great app recommendation to help wrangle all those receipts! Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.

Do you love decorative painting? Do you love art? Do you love design? Welcome to The Paint Hive Presents! Meet Monique Rogers, Gina Vivona, and Regina Garay, the founders of The Paint Hive, a unique online class platform for creatives. We have a passion for passing on heritage skills to new generations in the decorative arts fields. Our podcast will feature industry experts and creative entrepreneurs sharing about their projects, experience, and guidance. We'll also be chatting about marketing, branding, and social media to help grow your business. In the mix are some of our favorite and informative Instagram Live chats. Join us! Extras Watch this episode on YouTube. Listen to more episodes of The Paint Hive Presents.