Our podcast is geared toward other artists and creative entrepreneurs who are also building their own small business empires. This is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC. Each week we share stories and lessons we've learned from the past, as well as our weekly strategies on how we're pushing our company into the future. Our goal is to inspire and uplift others through an honest and mindful tone, as well as become a trusted resource for others that are consciously creating life on their own terms. To learn more about our...
Sun, June 02, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E79 I talk about the idea of putting some goals on pause to take care of your own needs. It's basically a way of reprioritizing your life, but it doesn't mean that you are completely abandoning the other goals you were working on. If you feel a bit spread thin or scattered in life, have the courage to put certain areas of your life on pause so that you can give your main priorities the time, energy, and attention it deserves! ๐ Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Fri, April 26, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E78 I talk about grieving the loss of a loved one and how there's no right or wrong way to grieve. After the loss of my Oma a couple of weeks ago, I noticed my family and loved ones all grieved in their own individual ways, and it was important for all of us to respect each others grieving boundaries. Don't feel guilty or ashamed for the way you grieve. Grief comes out in whatever form it takes! ๐ Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Fri, April 05, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E77 I share with you tips and tricks for ways to listen to your gut intuition. This is an important skill to develop for yourself so you become more confident with your own decision making and so you don't have to rely on others for the answers. It's ok to have guides in life, but don't look at others as the oracle. At the end of the day, you are the CEO of your own life, and you get to decided what is best for you! ๐ Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Fri, March 29, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E76 I wanted to share with you all some tips for how to play catch up in life without burning yourself out. After moving out of the studio space over the past couple of weeks, I feel like all I've been doing is playing catch up with all areas of my life, but I can honestly say I'm making great progress because I'm not "overdoing it" and risking burn out. ๐ Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Thu, March 21, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E75 I wanted to share some studio updates with you all and why I've been MIA over the past couple of weeks. Also, I just turned 43 (holy cow! - how did that happen?) and I wanted to share some pearls of wisdom I've learned over the years. A sincere thank you to my friends and family for all the kind birthday wishes. ๐ Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Tue, March 05, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E74 I want to introduce you all to my special guest Richie Hudson from Sunset Studios Boston! Richie has been teaching paint parties for JJArtworks for the past year, and he's also a fellow artist, entrepreneur and business owner that runs his own creative empire called Sunset Studios Boston with his girlfriend Kristen. ๐ We also want to give a big shout out to our friends over at The Anthem Group and The Anchor Boston (https://theanchorboston.com) for connecting us last summer. If you've never been to The Anchor in Charlestown, MA check them out, they are the premier outdoor wine and beer garden to go to in the Boston area! ๐ท๐บ Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Tue, February 27, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E73 I share some tips and tricks on how to focus as a multi-passionate artist! This really comes down to what your NEEDS are as both an artist and an individual and also what your soul is "nudging" you to do. ๐ I'm in the process of writing a book based on this topic as I think it's something that many of us struggle with in today's society (including myself!), and it's a worth while topic to dig into. Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Mon, February 19, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E72 I talk about how artists and creative entrepreneurs typically struggle with a phenomenon known as the "multi-passionate dilemma". The multi-passionate dilemma is when we have a variety of goals and dreams in life, and it's difficult to focus and choose on just one creative project. It's a combination of FOMO (The Fear of Missing Out), being unbalanced, and not taking action steps based on the highest version of your identity. ๐ I'm in the process of writing a book based on this topic as I think it's something that many of us struggle with in today's society (including myself!), and it's a worth while topic to dig into. Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Tue, February 06, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E71 I talk about the musician's struggle and how every dollar and cent counts and is "felt", whether it's from the merch table, ticket sales, or the tip jar. In this episode, I share some stories of some of the obstacles I faced in my own professional music career, and why I personally feel musicians have it the hardest from most of the other art forms in the art and entertainment industry. ๐ Thanks for the love and support friends, stay creative! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Thu, February 01, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E70 we are pumped to announce that we now have sample packs of our new heavy body acrylic paints on our website! Our sample paint sets typically go for a few dollars, but just for following our podcast we want to give you a FREE sample, all we ask is that you cover shipping. ๐ Each sample pack includes 6 paint pots of color, a mini canvas, and a small brush, all shipped in a super stylish bubble mailer! ๐จ On our website use promo code: JJFREEGIFT Here is the link to our acrylic sample pack on our website: https://bit.ly/paintsamplepack To check out our entire acrylic paint line, please visit our official website at: https://www.jjartworks.com We're in the process of getting a brand registry created on Amazon, but in the meantime, visit these Amazon links for your favorite colors: โค๏ธ Scarlet Red ( https://amzn.to/3HFTCcI ) ๐ค Titanium White ( https://amzn.to/3UizF2Y ) ๐ Phthalo Green ( https://amzn.to/48YlRPF ) ๐งก Yellow Ochre (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmx1V1B4dVEyZGN3eHZqTWt5bnZ2clZJMkp3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsc2ZwTGZ4UFBWY1cwSkFpaWNhMzBTekdUZFlUZVBZNHo1VmVrLTk2UXZGe
Tue, January 30, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E69 we are thrilled to announce the launch of our own JJArtworks Studios custom branded acrylic paint line! This has been a dream of ours for many years now, and a long term project that we have diligently been working on behind the scenes since August of last year. We're happy to report that our paints are finally in stock and ready to grace your creative hands! ๐จโ๐จ Our paints are premium artist grade "heavy body" acrylic paints and come in 16.9 Fl Oz (500ml) bottles. We currently have 10 vivid colors in stock, and plan to have plenty more colors available in the upcoming months. ๐จ Our JJArtworks Studios acrylic paint is currently available for purchase directly through our website and is ready to be shipped nation wide! To check out our new acrylic paint line, please visit: https://www.jjartworks.com You can also purchase our new paint bottles on Amazon as well. We're in the process of getting a brand registry created, but in the meantime, visit these links for your favorite colors: โค๏ธ Scarlet Red ( https://amzn.to/3HFTCcI ) ๐ค Titanium White ( https://amzn.to/3UizF2Y ) ๐ Phthalo Green ( https://amzn.to/48YlRPF ) ๐งก Yellow Ochre (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWtqWGpYMEpKOVFBNWlZcXVveThfS3o2ZFUtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsYkZrbmhjX3FCbHk5aVVMa2lyUHlqRUFWS1ZZT3M2QVg0VEp6SG41LXBCVUQwVmoxall1UmU3UG9lbnlEcDRTTnhlU3ZLSjhUMFVCcFBfY25waGNvNERvSTl5MFpvdTN5SThKWFc4blYyUDh3UFBPSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4bjLThI&v=PY9Gp7YYf-Q" target="_blank" rel="nof
Wed, January 17, 2024
Hi friends! ๐ In E68 I share a story about how I'm dealing with bad customer service from a company I'm buying from. It's shocking and surprising, but I'm learning a lot from this experience. I'm being taught how to treat "my customers" with respect and what NOT to do in my business. Always look at difficult situations as a learning experience rather than an obstacle. ๐ Has there every been a time in your life where you experienced bad customer service? What was your solution to the matter? I would love to hear your stories. Stay safe and healthy out there friends!! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Wed, January 10, 2024
Hi friends, in E67 I talk about how to break down your big goals in life into bite sized chunks. With the start of the New Year, I'm sure many of our dreams feel like climbing Mt. Everest, but rather than getting discouraged by trying to reach the destination, get excited by honoring daily progress that will inch your way towards your big goals. The work DOES add up! ๐ What are some big dreams and goals that you have for 2024? I would love to hear your stories. Stay hungry friends! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Wed, January 03, 2024
Hi friends, in E66 I talk about how simply practicing the art of showing up is more important than "forcing" your habits through sheer will power and determination. If you push too hard with your New Year's resolutions, there's a chance you could burn yourself out, or even worse, get injured someway. If you take a softer approach, you'll still meet your goals, but you'll do so in a more peaceful way. Remember, you're trying to make a lifestyle shift, as opposed to racing towards the finish line. Has there every been a time in your life where you "forced" something to happen? What was the outcome, whether good or bad? I would love to hear your stories. Stay safe and healthy out there friends! ๐ Cheers, -JJ
Thu, December 28, 2023
Hi friends, in E65 I talk about celebrating the progress you made in 2023. In a world where we're all rushing around with daily tasks and responsibilities, we rarely find the time to meditate on all the progress we've made, especially when it comes to a whole year's worth of progress. Take some time to sit down with a cup of coffee, and journal out all the milestones moments that happened to you in 2023. All the good, the bad, and the ugly. Make peace with everything that happened in 2023, so that you can clear the runway and be on fire for pursuing your goals and dreams in 2024. What are some big milestone achievements that happened to you in 2023? I would love to hear your stories. Stay hungry friends! Cheers, -JJ
Wed, December 20, 2023
Hi friends, in E64 I talk about how I'm currently fighting a cold, but I'm also consciously listening to my body and also persevering in other categories of my life. Although I can't function at my normal 100% energy levels, I'm still practicing the art of showing up in other areas of my life, and also effectively listening to my body at the same time. Has there every been a time in your life where you wanted to give up, but you continued to push yourself in some way? I would love to hear your stories. Stay safe and healthy out there friends!Cheers, -JJ
Wed, December 13, 2023
Hi friends, in E63 I talk about how the way to build momentum for your big goals and aspirations in your life is by starting "today", not on January 1st. Take small steps today to start nudging the needle forward, so that by January 1st you already have a couple weeks of progress under your belt. I also talk about how you can effectively make peace with everything that happened in 2023, so you can keep your eye on the prize for 2024. I hope you're all having a great holiday season. Stay safe and healthy out there friends! Cheers, -JJ
S1 E62 ยท Thu, September 14, 2023
Hi friends, it's been over 1 year since we've recorded a podcast episode, so in Episode 62 we're covering updates from over the past year, as well as an epiphany that I had over the past couple of weeks. I've been super busy trying to up my game and develop healthier habits in many aspects of my life, and through this hyper focused season I'm going through, I had an important epiphany I'd like to share. Thanks for tuning in friends, and fingers crossed I'll be able to reenergize the podcast in the weeks ahead. I hope you're all staying safe and healthy out there! Cheers, -JJ
Tue, August 09, 2022
In this episode, J.J. explains why he hasnโt been posting on social media for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Itโs mainly due to a fractured rib that occurred at taekwondo practice and also the time consuming task of finding new commercial space for the JJArtworks headquarters. you can also see the video version of this podcast episode on our YouTube page.
Sat, July 16, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how he sacrificed one priority for another priority this week and why he decided to make that decision and also how he dealt with guilt and shame of making that decision.
Tue, July 12, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how to maintain healthy habits while youโre traveling or on the road. He shares his life hacks on how to adequately prepare before a trip and how to adjust your schedule to accommodate the change in your routine.
Sat, July 02, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about improving upon your healthy habits that already exist in order to reach the highest version of yourself. He also talks about how being open to new perspectives can help you out.
Fri, June 24, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how falling in love with progress and not with the destination will help eliminate anxiety in your life! If you celebrate the tiny victories along the way and keep your attention on the present moment, the future doesnโt stress you out as much!
Fri, June 17, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about the importance of listening to your body and how this week he felt super rundown and needed an extra day of rest because that was what his body was telling him to do.
Fri, June 10, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how some of us allow tiny mistakes to overshadow much of our success. He goes into great detail about his white belt testing for taekwondo this past weekend and how he experienced this situation during testing.
Fri, June 03, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about the difficulties of having a business brain versus an artist brain. In this episode JJ is super vulnerable and shares his daily struggles with trying to balance both his passion for building his business, but also his passion for pursuing a professional art career in acting, music, writing, painting, and voiceover work.
Fri, May 27, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about why he started taking Taekwondo at 41 years old. Itโs a combination of the whole mind, body, spirit connection, as well as learning skills for the acting industry, and lastly burning calories and being an amazing exercise routine.
Fri, May 20, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about the issue of clients sometimes ghosting you or neglecting to get back to you regarding a commitment they made, and how this comes with the territory with being an entrepreneur and you shouldnโt let these instances get the best of you.
Fri, May 13, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about the art of recentering yourself before embarking on a new chapter of your life. He talks about meditating, planning, strategy, and the importance of reorganizing your living space to reflect new energy and new beginnings!
Fri, May 06, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about the importance of discipline as an entrepreneur and how it is a hard behavior to master, but if youโre able to achieve this the rewards are plentiful.
Fri, April 29, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about discerning the difference between laziness and relaxation and how a lot of the times the lines are blurred between both of these actions.
Fri, April 22, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how to overcome the feeling of being behind schedule or always playing catch-up with work related tasks.
Fri, April 15, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about an experience he had this past week dealing with a fraudulent customer and how he was able to identify red flags in the conversation that led to him terminate his business dealings with the potential client.
Fri, April 08, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about living in the present moment as an entrepreneur and taking some much needed time away from work in order to enjoy life and have a little bit of fun. He also talks about the amazing relationship that the company has with their friends over at The Anthem Group and how they had fun celebrating a Celtics game together.
Fri, April 01, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how to deal with anxiety when embarking on new creative projects. A lot of the times as entrepreneurs when we embark on new projects, we develop anxiety because we donโt have enough experience under our belt, and in this episode JJ talks about how to develop patience in order to be kind to yourself while traveling on your new creative journey.
Fri, March 25, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about the release of his new song called โHold On While Iโm Dreaminโโ being released on our new record label called JJArtworks Music Group, and he also talks about the entire creative process from writing the first chord of the song to hitting the publishing button to go live on streaming platforms. Listen to the new single on Spotify, YouTube Music, iTunes, and everywhere else!
Fri, March 18, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about the importance of taking mini vacations in order to recharge your batteries and have a fresher perspective on life.
Fri, March 11, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how to deal with depression as an entrepreneur and offers three tips in order to emerge from negative self talk.
Fri, February 25, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about how to create a hyper focused block of time in your work schedule so that you can be more productive and tackle your highest priority objectives.
Fri, February 18, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about following your own intuition as an entrepreneur when you are faced with challenges and feeling overwhelmed. Take the time to listen to your own inner wisdom to help guide you to a solution. For JJ that was spending an entire weekend composing and creating music!
Fri, February 11, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about a couple of different effective methods to train your staff so you donโt burn yourself out as a business owner.
Fri, February 04, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about the importance of decluttering your work environment so that you can create the breathing room and mental space to be more productive.
Fri, January 28, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about the proper way to celebrate victories in business so that you donโt lose momentum with your goals as you celebrate new milestone achievements.
Fri, January 21, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about how to handle disappointment as an entrepreneur and how every obstacle that is thrown your way is actually a learning opportunity.
Fri, January 14, 2022
In this episode, J.J. talks about the necessary skills of pivoting and adapting to obstacles as an entrepreneur.
Sat, January 08, 2022
In this episode, JJ talks about the importance of developing healthier habits during the age of Covid and how the beginning is always a difficult process but if you stick with it, the rewards are plentiful!
Fri, December 31, 2021
In this episode, J.J. talks about his annual end-of-the-year ritual where you make peace with all of the successes and failures that you experienced in 2021, in order to have the mental space and breathing room to focus on your goals and dreams for 2022. At JJArtworks we truly hope that you have a healthy and safe New Yearโs celebration with your family and loved ones!
Mon, December 20, 2021
In this episode, J.J. talks about the power of delegation and how this is something that he has always struggled with as a business owner, but he understands that delegation is necessary in order to grow a successful business empire and touch the lives of many people.
Sat, December 11, 2021
In this episode, J.J. talks about the power of daily walks and how there are many health benefits both physically and mentally by making walks a daily ritual in your life.
Sat, December 04, 2021
Hi friends, in this episode J.J. talks about how the company is navigating the holiday season rush regarding last-minute customer requests and how this time of year can be stressful, but also very gratifying as a business owner.
Sun, November 21, 2021
Hi friends, in this episode J.J. talks about how heโs rediscovered his passion for singing and how he plans on posting regular content on social media every Sunday. He also talks about how singing is affecting the business in a positive way!
Thu, November 04, 2021
In this episode, J.J. talks about the upcoming acrylic painting workshop that heโll be teaching at in The Appleton Mills in Lowell, Ma starting Nov. 11, 2021.
Sat, October 23, 2021
In this episode, J.J. talks about the new partnership that JJArtworks formed with the Anthem Group and how we are now offering FREE paint parties at The Anchor Boston every Tuesday night in their beautiful wine and beer garden!
Sat, July 31, 2021
In this episode, J.J. talks about how the company is progressing with in person events now that the world is fully vaccinated and how it is affecting the business.
Sun, April 11, 2021
In E25, J.J. talks about how heโs leveling up the sales department for JJArtworks and howโs heโs researching new sales software which will help advance the company forward.
Sun, April 04, 2021
In E24, we just want to wish you all a Happy Easter for those of you that celebrate. We hope the Spring season fuels your businesses with new life and energy!
Sun, March 28, 2021
In E23, J.J. talks about how the vaccine is affecting our company and the new weekly routines that he is testing out to bring creativity back into his life.
Sun, March 21, 2021
In Episode 22, J.J. talks about how the company has grown over the past 6 months and how heโs ready to express himself creatively again after turning 40 years old.
Sat, September 19, 2020
In Episode 21, J.J. talks about how this was an overwhelming work week for him but how he was still able to maintain his morning routine while getting a lot of things accomplished.
Fri, September 11, 2020
In Episode 20, J.J. talks about how his new morning routine leads to higher energy to be more productive during the workday.
Fri, September 04, 2020
In Episode 19, J.J. talks about how the company is going to be hiring an office manager in the next couple of weeks and how this key role will benefit the whole entire organization.
Fri, August 28, 2020
Hi everyone, in Episode 18 J.J. talks about how he has difficulty relaxing on vacations and would love feedback from other entrepreneurs if they experience the same thing and how they cope with this.
Fri, August 21, 2020
In Episode 17, J.J. shares his experience taking a Covid-19 test and why he had to take one in the first place.
Wed, August 12, 2020
Hi everyone, in this weekโs episode J.J. talks about what life has been like over the past four months during the pandemic and what his plans are for the podcast moving forward. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy during the pandemic and please continue bringing your light to the world, the world needs it right now more than ever!
Tue, April 21, 2020
In Episode 15, J.J. talks about how he's discovered mini habits and how he's starting to use them in his daily routine. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Tue, April 14, 2020
In Episode 14, J.J. talks about his constant struggle to wake up early and how he's developed his night owl habits over the years. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Tue, April 07, 2020
In Episode 13, J.J. talks about how he's practicing Feng Shui during quarantining and how, as a result, he's created a living environment that's more efficient for his business and more expansive for his creativity. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Tue, March 31, 2020
In Episode 12, J.J. talks about the launch of JJArtworks virtual paint parties and how he's excited to be bringing the paint party experience into people's living rooms across the country. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Tue, March 24, 2020
In Episode 11, J.J. talks about who his new heroes are during the coronavirus pandemic and how working remotely will be a trend long after the pandemic passes. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Sun, March 15, 2020
In Episode 10, J.J. talks about how the coronavirus is affecting our event business and what our perspective is on the whole pandemic. He also talks about the progress heโs making towards other creative projects in the pipeline. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Mon, March 09, 2020
In Episode 9, J.J. talks about pursuing a film career again by possibly focusing on martial arts so he can perform in action movies. He also talks about organizing his creative projects in a project management software called Asana. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Mon, March 02, 2020
In Episode 8, J.J. talks about the balancing act between the business brain and the artist brain, and how he had an epiphany to start solving this issue in his own life. He also talks about how he plans on restructuring the show a bit so it's more free flowing and personable. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Mon, February 24, 2020
In Episode 7, J.J. talks about how he had a super fast paced week with the paint party business and shares his story about hustling and grinding at the Lowell Folk Festival. He also talks about the importance of having conscious conversations with yourself and taking the necessary time to recharge so you don't burn out. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Mon, February 17, 2020
In Episode 6, J.J. talks about honoring the art of progress while moving towards your goals. J.J. shares the story about how he was able to obtain his sound booth called a Whisper Room, and how it was a process of progress. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Mon, February 10, 2020
In Episode 5, J.J. talks about the first paint party he ever taught back in 2015 and how it was a tremendous learning experience for him. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Mon, February 03, 2020
In Episode 4, J.J. talks about how he got the initial seed money to start the paint party business without having access to any available funds. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Mon, January 27, 2020
In Episode 3, we talk about why it's important to take your art supplies with you to and from events and to always keep track of your inventory so that you don't leave anything behind. This is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Sun, January 19, 2020
In Episode 2, we talk about why honoring the small gigs in your creative career is super important and why always bringing your A-game will open up doors for future opportunities. Our podcast is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
Sun, January 12, 2020
This is our pilot episode of "The Legend of JJArtworks" podcast. This is the story behind how we're building our own art and entertainment company called JJArtworks, LLC.
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