While I’ve been asked a hundred times, I rarely go out of my way to talk about it. Mostly, I’m afraid of the unwanted attention it would create. Or the feeling that I was abandoning my art teacher identity or that somehow my intentions were misguided. The it I’m talking about is how I transformed an art teacher’s side hustle into a thriving business that employs nine people and impacts thousands of teachers worldwide.
The it is Deep Space Sparkle.
Today, I’m taking you behind the Sparkly curtain to share with you how I run DSS. From sharing how my early mentors influenced how I created content to how my current business coaches have literally changed the trajectory of my life.
In the past two years, I retired (or liberated as he puts it) Neil from corporate America, hired 7 ladies and developed a membership site that has over 5000 active members.
It hasn’t been an easy road but it was one fueled by passion, purpose and instinct.
If you know anyone who could benefit from this podcast, please share! It’s really easy. Just open up your podcast app on your iPhone, search for Art Made Easy and click the share button. And while you’re there, please consider adding a rating or review.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– How I got started selling my first few lessons and why I was so excited with the possibilities
– What I gained from taking an online course and how it’s influenced what I create now
– How to know when it’s time to focus more effort on your side business
– What going “all in” with Deep Space Sparkle looked like, including renting office space and hiring a team
– Who influenced me the most for building my dream business
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
While I’ve been asked a hundred times, I rarely go out of my way to talk about it. Mostly, I’m afraid of the unwanted attention it would create. Or the feeling that I was abandoning my art teacher identity or that somehow my intentions were misguided. The it I’m talking about is how I transformed an art teacher’s side hustle into a thriving business that employs nine people and impacts thousands of teachers worldwide.
The it is Deep Space Sparkle.
Today, I’m taking you behind the Sparkly curtain to share with you how I run DSS. From sharing how my early mentors influenced how I created content to how my current business coaches have literally changed the trajectory of my life.
In the past two years, I retired (or liberated as he puts it) Neil from corporate America, hired 7 ladies and developed a membership site that has over 5000 active members.
It hasn’t been an easy road but it was one fueled by passion, purpose and instinct.
If you know anyone who could benefit from this podcast, please share! It’s really easy. Just open up your podcast app on your iPhone, search for Art Made Easy and click the share button. And while you’re there, please consider adding a rating or review.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– How I got started selling my first few lessons and why I was so excited with the possibilities
– What I gained from taking an online course and how it’s influenced what I create now
– How to know when it’s time to focus more effort on your side business
– What going “all in” with Deep Space Sparkle looked like, including renting office space and hiring a team
– Who influenced me the most for building my dream business
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Watch How Neil and Patty grew Deep Space Sparkle HERE
Find out more about my mastermind coaches, Stu McLaren amd James Wedmore
Deep Space Sparkle Shop and Teachers Pay Teachers Shop
Join the Waitlist to be apart of my Sparklers Membership Club
Podcast’s and Bloggers mentioned in this episode of AME:
Holly Becker Blogging Your Way
Amy Porterfield Podcast
Pat Flynn Podcast
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
Patty Palmer At Home Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Watch How Neil and Patty grew Deep Space Sparkle HERE
Find out more about my mastermind coaches, Stu McLaren amd James Wedmore
Deep Space Sparkle Shop and Teachers Pay Teachers Shop
Join the Waitlist to be apart of my Sparklers Membership Club
Podcast’s and Bloggers mentioned in this episode of AME:
Holly Becker Blogging Your Way
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
Patty Palmer At Home Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Yes, the day has come!
After a long time deciding if, I finally said when.
Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help getting Art Made Easy off the ground.
Many of you were so pumped about this show but confessed that you had no idea what a podcast was. I love you guys for your unbridled enthusiasm.
Here’s a quick definition of a podcast & what to expect from Art Made Easy:
A podcast is a free radio show. The host (me!) interviews guests or talks about a favorite subject. You get to listen through your computer, laptop or smart phone. I like to listen to my favorite podcasts in my car during long travel days or on my walks via set of ear buds and my iPhone.
You can subscribe to the show via iTunes and Stitcher radio. The benefit is that your free podcast ap on your iPhone will automatically be updated with all the podcast episodes from any show you subscribe to.
Go ahead and give it a try!
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And now onto the show…
For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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I LOVE this episode!! Thank you for your transparency and encouragement to do a creative business!
Thank YOU Julie….so happy it resonated. 🙂
Thank you for this podcast! it resonate in me when you coment that kids are grow and left home and make me think that this is the time to rediscover how we ARE. I am in my journey to become an Art Teacher and under your wing I will succed.
It’s a tricky time in one’s life…when the kids leave. It creates a wonderful opportunity to reinvent yourself!
Thank you, Patty! Your transparency through all the tricky stages of this journey gives me further justification to keep pursuing my crazy idea to grow a creative business.
Thank you Kelli! The transitions can be hard but if you have an idea, the world deserves to hear and see it.
Thank you so much, Patty, for sharing your behind the scenes. I sooo appreciate it. I have admired you from the first day I discovered DSS. I am a member even though I no longer work with children but with adults with dementia. I am finding my way as to how to best bring engaging creative moments to our elders who are needing full time care as their world narrows and opportunities are not as great as they used to be. I thank you a million times over for sharing your story as I am an entrepreneur at heart. Recently, however, I have been disheartened as I am not sure I can figure out and maneuaver myself in this intense complicated social media world. But to listen to you, that in so many ways sounds like myself, allows that spark to stay alive and hope that one day I will have the clarity and support that it takes to turn a passion from a hobby into a business. My goal is to help Activity Professionals and Caregivers caring for adults with cognitive challenges feel as supported as your art teachers by you.
It sounds like you have a very actionable and succinct biz goal. Keep at it. Social media may not even be necessary as your target market may not even use it. Keep your ideas sparkling and keep consistent. Do your thing!
Thanks, Patty.
Hi Patty,
Another Sunday in the art room catching up and listening to DSS podcasts! I missed this podcast. I really enjoyed the story of your journey! Your comments on being excited when you made $5 and then $20 are so true! Every time I hear the “cha-ching” when I sell a lesson on TPT is quite exciting! Unfortunately, I haven’t progressed. I told a friend I earn enough for a couple Starbucks coffees a month! Haha! I’m going take advice you gave me a year ago at the Sarasota meet-up start publishing more of my religious based lessons. I do have a question though. Any advice on how get my TPT page and my webpage noticed in the sea of other creators? Thanks for all you and your awesome team do!!
Ms. Patty Palmer, I hope this message find you well. I really enjoy your podcast AME 114. I believe I have a friend that really needs to hear this podcast. She is attempting to start a business to educate K-6. At this point in time she is having difficulties in reaching her clients. If I was going to give her advice about her future. My advice would be your life. Keep up the good work.
I cannot tell you how much I enjoy ALL of your podcasts!! I am a K-5 art teacher in Kansas at day (can I also say – at a school with no planning period)) and I do after school art classes and summer camps. I love what I do – I don’t love my schedule….
Due to the virus, I won’t be doing any of these this spring/summer… unless in June/July I decide to due small groups in my house. UH- nail bitter!!
I have welcomed this slow down season – I usually don’t get a moment to catch my breath and just think!
My goal during quarantine is to listen to as many of your amazing podcasts as I can!! :0) I just love your JOY you radiant in all things!! And I am learning so many great nuggets from you!! I love learning!! – especially from a positive force! :0)
Your journey has inspired me in so many ways that I am goal setting like crazy!!
I am mainly emailing you today to say THANK YOU! THANK YOU for all you share and the LOVE that is relevant in it all!!
Fondly,
Stacie Mullen
Thank you Stacie!
That means alot.
So glad I discovered you! I’m a retired Art Teacher, but still sub and teach Paint Nights. I’m new to my current community and am looking to start up an after school art program in my home studio. I will be looking more into your membership, why reinvent the wheel! This podcast was very enlightening and interesting, thank-you! I’m just concerned about how to structure during COVID times to keep my students and myself safe.