The 5 to 9 Podcast
by Brooke Ring
Am I ready to leave my 9 to 5? Is my side hustle really worth all of the time and effort? How do I market my small business? Is it even possible to grow on Instagram nowadays? Join a community of creative entrepreneurs connecting through common goals, learning from real life stories and sharing practical advice, approachable art and business education, inspiring others to chase after their dreams and turn them into actual goals rather than just someday maybes… take the first step today! And move toward your goals with a mentor and art coach that has been there done that and figured out what works to run an online art business.
Episodes
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Ep 33 - Unlocking Passive Income Using Amazon With Kathleen Kobel
In this episode, I sit down with Kathleen Kobel, an Amazon expert and passive income strategist, for a practical and eye-opening conversation on building revenue streams beyond your art or services. From flipping textbooks to becoming a successful Amazon influencer, Kathleen walks us through how...
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#032: Money Talk for Creatives: Building Financial Confidence with Samantha Eck
In this episode, I sit down with Samantha Eck—a former creative turned fractional CFO—for a candid conversation about something we don't talk about enough in the art world: money. Whether you're just starting your creative business or working to grow it full-time, this episode is here to help you...
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#031: The Art & Business of Fine Art Printing with Studio Giclée
In this episode, I sit down with Daisy and Chad, the husband-and-wife duo behind Studio Giclée, to dive deep into the world of fine art printing. Whether you're thinking of offering prints for the first time or looking to refine your current process, this conversation is packed with insights,...
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#030: Art Business Coaching Session - Art & Marketing with Barrie Noel
In this special episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a one-on-one coaching session with emerging artist Barrie Noel. Barrie, who's based in Greenville, shares her journey from childhood art lessons to building her creative business while juggling a full-time job. We dive into...
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#029: Why Pinterest Should Be Your #1 Marketing Platform as a Creative
Are you overlooking one of the most powerful marketing tools for creatives? In this episode, we're diving deep into Pinterest—a visual search engine that can drive long-term traffic to your website, grow your audience, and boost your sales. Unlike Instagram or TikTok, where content disappears...
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#028: Email Marketing For Beginners
Episode #28: Email Marketing for Creatives In this episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, I dive into the world of email marketing and share how it's been a game-changer for my creative business. Whether you're just getting started or already have an email list, but aren't sure what to send, this episode...
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#027: Combating Burnout: Practical Strategies to Implement Today
Episode 27: Combating Burnout Description: In this episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, I'm sharing my personal journey with burnout and how my word for the year, reverence, is shaping the way I approach life and business in 2025. I'll walk you through how to recognize the signs of burnout, why rest is...
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#026: Highs and Lows of 2024, and What I'm Doing In 2025
Welcome to The 5 to 9 Podcast! In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes for an honest look at my 2024—what worked, what didn't, and how I'm planning to create a more intentional and fulfilling 2025. I'll share the lessons I learned as a creative entrepreneur, the personal milestones I'm...
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#025: Building a Fashion Brand Brick by Brick with Abbey Glass
In this episode, I'm joined by the incredibly talented fashion designer and entrepreneur, Abbey Glass. Abbey shares her journey from a creative middle child with a passion for sewing to founding her namesake fashion brand, which now includes retail stores in Atlanta, Charleston, and Dallas. Abbey...
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#024: 1-On-1 Strategic Coaching Session - Building a Creative Business with Laurie Arnold
In this inspiring episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of a creative business coaching session with Laurie Arnold, a former teacher who has turned her passion for art into her second act. Laurie shares her journey from hosting art camps in her home to opening her own...
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#023: 5 Essential Ingredients for Creative Growth
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the key elements that have helped me—and many others—accelerate our creative journeys. It's not just about improving technique or mastering your medium (though that's part of it!). It's about nurturing the mindset, environment, and community that make growth...
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#022: 1-On-1 Strategic Coaching Session - Launching Your Art Business
On this episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, join me as I coach Charlene Johnson in a 1-on-1 business strategy session where we discuss everything it takes to launch your art business from the ground up! Charlene is a part time artist who is trying to move her side hustle into her full-time job.…
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#021: Forging Your Own Creative Path With Courtney Whitmore
In this episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast, I'm thrilled to chat with the original content creator herself, Courtney Whitmore of Pizzazzerie. I had the honor of interning for Courtney during my college years, and her passion and creativity were a huge inspiration to me. In this episode, she shares her...
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#020: Building a Business Around Your Niche with Allison Lee
#020: Building a Business Around Your Niche with Allison Lee Guest Interview with Allison Lee In this episode I sit down with Allison Lee, founder and owner of Eventide Pennant Co. for a cozy conversation about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and everything that goes into running an online...
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#019: Developing the Confidence to Sell Your Work Online
1. Change Your Limiting Beliefs There are more than enough people who want to buy original art. There is room for YOU and for all of us to sell our work online. Nobody can replace YOU. You are the magic ingredient to your brand! Someone else's success does not equal your failure. 2. Recognize…
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#018: The Three Pillars of Building a Loyal Fanbase
#018: The Three Pillars of Building a Loyal Fanbase Consistency and time We all have a limited amount of time and it can feel overwhelming to have to show up all the time on the many social media platforms Focus on what you can commit to doing consistently Slow and steady growth. Build a strong...
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#017: Become More Confident And Successful With One Simple Change
As an entrepreneur, our mental state, is extremely important to our success. Our success, in turn, is often defined by our mental state. Others may look at us and think we are successful, while we keep moving towards our own constructed mirage of success on the horizon line, never satisfied with...
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#016: Five Biggest Mistakes I've Made As A Creative Entrepreneur
On this installment of the pod, I dive into the five biggest mistakes I've made as a creative entrepreneur and some tips and tricks to overcome them so that you don't make the same mistakes I have over the years! Sit down with a good cup of coffee, pen, and a notepad and lend an ear so you can...
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#015: Instagram Interest Algorithm Growth Based Strategies
On this episode of the pod, I break down how social media, specifically Instagram, has changed over the years and ways that I have learned to grow with it. Whether we want to accept it or not, social media is not what it started out as. Everything used to be based off of the number of followers…
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#014: Creative Business Coaching Session With Danni
During this episode I got to sit down with Danni and discuss coaching points for creative business owners. Danni is the owner and operator of her business, Alaska Ruth Co., and she creates gorgeous handcrafted polymer clay jewelry. Danni came prepared with some questions, so if you've been...
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#013: Interview With a Studio Babe
In honor or Mother's Day I wanted to get an interview with the OG studio babe, my daughter, Romee. She has been in the studio since before she was born and since then has potentially spent more time in the studio than any other child, and has gone through more paper, markers, and canvases than...
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#012: Defining Your Ideal Customer
Follow us on instagram at @_the5to9podcast On this weeks installment of The 5 to 9 Podcast we are going to do an indepth look at defining your ideal customer. This is an important aspect for all business owners no matter what stage of your business you're in. I regularly perform this exercise and...
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#011: Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Full Time Art Business
Do you feel like you're ready to turn your side hustle into a full time business? If you feel like this is you, then this episode will help you with that process. In this episode, we discuss the mental shifts needed when turning your creative side hustle into a thriving full time business. I also...
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#010: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In 1978, two clinical psychologists coined the term, "Imposter Syndrome". This common phenomenon affects individuals across many industries and is a condition resulting in a belief that you are unworthy or undeserving of your achievements. People who struggle with it feel they aren't as…
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#009: Discussing Mental Health Issues that Entrepreneurs Face with Therapist Paige Fant
During this weeks episode I got to sit down with my cousin, Paige Fant. She is a licensed therapist in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. During this episode we got to discuss the different mental health issues that enterpreneurs face. Not only is Paige incredibly qualified to discuss this because she…
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#008: Following Your Passion with David Brazier
This week I got to sit down with David Brazier, an 18 year old artist here in the Upstate. He started painting at 11 years old by watching Youtube Tutorials, and since has created his own style and launched many collections with more to come. He strives to keep God at the center of his paintings...
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#007: Building a Creative Business with Your Significant Other
"What advice would you give someone supporting their significant other as a creative entrepreneur?" Happy Valentine's Day! During this Valentine's episode of The 5 to 9 Podcast I sit down with the man who has been there from the very beginning, my husband, Michael. We discuss our history and how…
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#006: The Ripple Effect of Your Creative Business with Marquin Campbell
"What is the ripple effect that you're creating that you're not even aware of?" During this episode, of the 5 to 9 podcast I sat down with Marquin Campbell and discuss all things creative business. She is an artist, mom, educator and friend. She spent time at Parson's, and worked along the likes…
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#005: Improving Your Work Life Balance While Increasing Your Productivity
If you are trying to achieve a perfectly balanced life. I think it's time we all realize – that is a myth. Life is constantly about sacrifice. Loving is constantly about sacrifice. Business and Family are constantly about sacrifice. And do you know what… sacrificial love is actually what makes...
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#004: Goal Setting in the New Year
Let's dive in to a little goal writing session! Maybe you have never set goals before, or maybe you have but you have never taken the time to write them down. I want to encourage you to grab a notebook and a pen, or better yet... snag our printable guide to goal planning that we've created for…
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#003: How to Grow Your Instagram Community
Instagram has been a huge part of growing my business over the years and while social media has its downsides - I am so thankful to live in a time where it is possible to run an art business from home utilizing the power of social media. I've been growing my community on Instagram since 2014 and…
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#002: Use Your Fire
Hello Podcast world! You're listening to the 5 to 9 Podcast, episode number two! My name is Brooke – I'm a wife, mama, artist, educator, and floral enthusiast, who started a side hustle in college painting fraternity coolers and now I run a multi six figure art business from my home studio. I'm...
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#001: This is The 5 to 9 Podcast
Are you asking yourself if you are ready to leave your 9 to 5? Are you scared to take the leap and make your side hustle your full-time job? Then you're in good company. I asked myself this exact question almost 10 years ago and if I can do it, then so can you! I'm Brooke Ring and I'm an artist,...
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Am I ready to leave my 9 to 5? Is my side hustle really worth all of the time and effort? How do I market my small business? Is it even possible to grow on Instagram nowadays? Join a community of creative entrepreneurs connecting through common goals, learning from real life stories and sharing practical advice, approachable art and business education, inspiring others to chase after their dreams and turn them into actual goals rather than just someday maybes… take the first step today! And move toward your goals with a mentor and art coach that has been there done that and figured out what works to run an online art business.
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