[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Facebook page posts, Facebook group posts, facebook lives, Instagram posts, Instagram stories, Pinterest, Linkedin, Twitter, to name just a few.  On and on we go with the list of social media posts, lives, and twits.

When I first had the idea that I might want to take my art online I had absolutely no idea just how complex this undertaking would be.

I haven’t even started with the list of must-do’s when you start your own website – the blog posts, eCommerce, SEO, google analytics, email marketing, funnels.  All the while having to learn each platform, learn to write in a way that converts, be authentic, and connect with “my people”.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_custom_heading text=”Holy Moly!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23b7647c” google_fonts=”font_family:Alex%20Brush%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”bounceInDown”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]I did what most people do when they want to learn something – I started googling and watching youtube videos.  I had serious pep talks with myself.  “You’re smart enough, you can figure this out, you got this.”

What I got was even more confused.

To help with the confusion I started taking course after course thinking they would help clarify a path to online success.  I learned a lot for sure but taking what I learned and organizing it in a way that worked for me, for my “artist” brain was my next challenge.

I tried spreadsheets, mind maps, checklists, calendar reminders, and still I didn’t feel like they worked for me.  I started feeling like there was something very wrong with me by this point.

I reached out to several of my artist friends, only to find out that many were feeling exactly the same as I was.  Some even said that they would rather be subjected to Chinese torture that spend their valuable painting time on social media, trying to engage people.

After doing a little more digging I found out that there are some real and sometimes deep reasons why we struggle to stay engaged with our social media marketing plan.

At first that’s all I thought I really needed – a plan.  I tried every sort of productivity app and task management app out there.  I set up reminders and scheduled every minute of my work day.  For a while I even stuck with it.

And then,  –  life happened.  I got sick, I had a family emergency, another work project took up way more time than I had scheduled.

BAM!  Off schedule and way behind.

I ended up wanting to throw my phone in the toilet because the reminders kept coming and I felt very triggered every time.

That’s when I realized that there may be more to this than I realized.  Was I missing some deep, underlying issues around social media marketing? Particularly for artists.

BINGO!

After taking a deep dive into the real reasons why social media marketing can be so triggering for some people.  What I found was truely amazing and inciteful.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Now that I was more aware of the ‘unseen’ issues holding me back I went on a search to find a way to organize everything.  Something that really worked for me and my artist’s brain.  Finally, after an exhaustive search, I found it![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”10213″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”10px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”50%” max_width_mobile=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Trello checked all the boxes.   It’s beautiful, customizable, drag and dropable, super user-friendly and free.  Yes, FREE!

I set to work taking everything that I learned from all those amazing (and expensive) courses and made a Trello plan for moving forward.  Finally, I started making progress.  Not only did I finally feel in control but I was enjoying the process!

Now this was something that I never expected!

I set up my Social Media Marketing plan to be fun, light-hearted, and completely flexible.  I called it Social Media Marketing “Sprinkles” to put a childlike spin on the process.  I started sharing it with all my artist friends and got great feedback.

“Wow Tracie!  This is such a game changer!  Thanks so much!”  Jen

“I never thought I would enjoy social media marketing – this has brought back the fun to my marketing efforts.  It’s given me focus and goals”.  Robyn

I would love to find out what you think!  

If your ready to finally start making consistent progress with your social media marketing.  If you’re ready to make a living selling your art.  If you’re ready to stop trying to do all the things you ‘should’ and figure out what really works for you then give Trello a try.

Sign up now for a free sample to see if Trello works for your artist’s brain and learn a few valuable tips at the same time.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”8926″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”50%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row]