Best Andrea Hammer Podcasts (2024)

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311. Mini Mural Coaching Session with Your Mural Mentor - Andrea Ehrhardt 33:26

23h ago33:26

33:26

This week’s episode is a jumpstart on our upcoming May Mural Month where I’m focusing on everyone’s favorite subject: MURALS. Here are some common questions along with a couple free resources to help: “Painting murals looks intimidating. I don’t even know where to start.” - Come join the upcoming Missouri Mural Meetup on June 6th-9th for a hands-on…

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A lightning rod issue at Queen's Park 33:29

7h ago33:29

33:29

Earlier this week, a second unanimous consent vote to reverse a ban on wearing keffiyehs at Queen's Park failed to pass. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath follow up on the ban at Queen's Park and ramifications of it. The Province of Ontario is investing billions into electric vehicle plants from car manufacturing giant Honda. The new plants ann…

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310. Balancing Work and Creative Fulfillment with Lauren Spangler 35:13

4d ago35:13

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This week’s episode features painter, writer, musician, and creativity coach Lauren Spangler. Lauren helps artists find the sweet spot between passion and prosperity. Lauren’s mission is to empower artists to enjoy the creative freedom they crave without sacrificing the financial stability they depend upon. She has helped hundreds of professionals …

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Takeaways from the federal budget 2024 46:15

7d ago46:15

46:15

The federal government has tabled its budget, which includes money for municipalities on housing and a tax on the rich. Details have been released piecemeal over the last several weeks, but now Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will finally be able to digest the whole thing. Highway 413 has cleared a major hurdle with the federal government rem…

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309. How to Get Started Muraling for Schools - Student Spotlight with Samantha Brown 37:52

11d ago37:52

37:52

This week’s episode is a coaching call with Artist Academy member Samantha Brown. My favorite question to get from students is, “How do I get mural jobs?” Oh boy, do I have some advice for you! Samantha is just getting started in her muraling journey, having only painted murals in her home as a trial run. She knows who her target customer is (schoo…

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Breaking down the latest housing policy blitz 37:40

16d ago37:40

37:40

Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Paul Calandra unveiled The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, a new piece of housing legislation designed to get more housing built. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the omnibus bill and look at the housing policy blitz we've seen from both the federal and provincial government. The O…

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308. Creating with Intention, Prioritizing Relationships That Lead to Sales, Connecting with Interior Designers with Chanelle Jefferson 44:10

19d ago44:10

44:10

This week’s episode features artist Chanelle Jefferson. Chanelle is based in rural Nova Scotia where she regularly sells her original canvas paintings and hosts retreats. She is an energy, mind, and emotions practitioner, which she uses to help guide her customers through the process of commissioning a very special and meaningful piece of art. Chan…

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Why Doug Ford won't budge on housing 44:29

24d ago44:29

44:29

The Canadian government has announced a new infrastructure fund that would provide billions to provinces and territories to build up wastewater treatment capacity and housing. The money comes with strings that include a pledge to build ,missing middle, housing, which Premier Doug Ford has opposed. The premier says he would rather let municipalities…

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307. Staying True to Your Art with Bryan Peterson 55:12

26d ago55:12

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This week’s episode features Texas artist Bryan Peterson. This is not your typical business talk but rather a reminder to create the art that makes you happy. Art that evokes emotion within the artist and creates excitement within the process. We take it back to the basics of drawing/painting because you love it rather than to make a dollar. If the…

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Everything you need to know about Ontario's budget 42:03

1M ago42:03

42:03

Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has unveiled Ontario's budget and it's a big one. The province is spending an unprecedented amount on building infrastructure projects but is expected to see large deficits over the next two years. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the details. The Ontario Liberal Party has announced their candida…

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306. Advice on Growing a Mural Business from the Beginning - Student Spotlight with Sheryl Corriveau 22:33

1M ago22:33

22:33

This week’s episode is part of a coaching call with Artist Academy member Sheryl Corriveau. She asks me questions that revolve around how to kickstart her mural business to eventually quit her day job and be a full-time creative. Sheryl was recently trained on how to be an official Bob Ross paint party instructor, which I think is not only really c…

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Bonnie Crombie distances herself from a carbon tax 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has said that if she becomes premier, she will not impose carbon tax on residents. This, among many other announcements, has made this a big week for her. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what's been announced so far. In Your Column, My Column, Steve talks about Roy McMurtry who died on March 18. M…

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305. Mural Collabs with Nike, Ralph Lauren, Reebok and more with ELLE Street Artist 29:25

1M ago29:25

29:25

This week’s episode features New York artist ELLE. She’s been featured in a variety of different high-profile brand collaboration projects and has traveled around the world painting murals. I always give the advice of doing a free mural or two to get practice/photos to advertise later, but ELLE got her start painting, not just for free, but illegal…

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Doug Ford's double standard on housing targets 40:37

1M ago40:37

40:37

Premier Doug Ford has been seen in recent weeks handing out large cheques to cities who have hit their housing targets through the Building Faster Fund. Most recently, he praised Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, whose record is worse than former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why the premier is willing to…

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304. High Production Sales, Ceramics, & No Bull$h!t Video Tips with Curt Hammerly 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

This week’s episode features sculptor/ceramicist Curt Hammerly. Curt sold and shipped over 5,000 pieces of work this past year at about $100 per item. You do the math, but this dude has the credibility to be giving us all advice on growing a social media following and making sales. With over 350,000 followers on Instagram, it’s best to listen when …

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The NDP hammers Ford on Highway 407 tolls 38:49

2M ago38:49

38:49

The official opposition is calling on the Ontario government to remove tolls for truckers on Highway 407. Their argument is moving truck traffic to the toll road would save truckers time and taxpayers money while removing the need to build highway 413. But will Doug Ford budge on his plans? The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association is the …

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303. Abstracts, Galleries, and Creating the Art YOU Want to Create with Jenna Kast 23:22

2M ago23:22

23:22

This week’s episode features abstract artist Jenna Kast. This is yet another interview with an artist who has a completely different perspective on creating than I do: she thinks about the art first and the money follows. I tend to find myself thinking about how I’m going to sell a canvas before I create it, but not Jenna. She spent the early part …

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A billion-dollar deal for post-secondary schools 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

Ontario's provincial government is infusing $1.3 billion into the post-secondary education system, but is it too little and too late? Faced with funding pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic and new regulations around international students, Ontario's higher learning institutions were looking for closer to $2.5 billion and for tuition hikes. Steve P…

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302. Your TAX Questions Answered by Hannah Cole 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

‘Tis the season for taxes. Hannah Cole, artist and owner of Sunlight Tax, was kind enough to come on the podcast and answer some of the most common questions like: How should I file? When should I hire a tax professional? What items can I list as an expense/deduction? Listen to hear answers to these questions and be sure to check out her extremely …

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Queen's Park is back, here's what you need to know 33:10

2M ago33:10

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MPPs have returned to Queen's Park after their winter hiatus to a jam-packed schedule with the Ontario PC Government introducing the "Get It Done Act." Steve and John Michael dig into what's in that bill. We're also responding to your questions and comments from the last episode of the podcast. Email us at onpolitics@tvo.org if you have a question …

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301. Murals, Lettering, & Achieving Project Perfection with Olga Muzician 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

This week’s episode features Ukrainian-born, now New Jersey-based, artist Olga Muzician. About halfway through this interview I realized - we have two very different work styles. Olga has the drive and need for perfection in everything she does. Everything is organized, clean, and as efficient as possible. There is no room for spontaneity or wingin…

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What's behind the Ontario Energy Board snub? 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

Late last year, Energy Minister Todd Smith said he'd introduce legislation to reverse a decision made by the Ontario Energy Board. The decision would have put the cost of hooking up new homes to the gas grid onto developers, which, the minister said, would delay shovels getting into the ground. Steve and John Michael discuss the impact of this deci…

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300. Seasons of Art+Business, Battling Negative Self Talk, Celebrating Episode 300! 38:09

3M ago38:09

38:09

This is what the seasons of my business typically look like: Winter: Planning, practicing, resting - Do I want to repeat last year or change some things? How can I make this year more enjoyable? Spring: Experimenting, pitching - Stick to the plan and welcome new, fun opportunities. Summer: Hustling - Let’s go! Fall: Slowing, regrouping - Avoid burn…

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Supreme Court upholds mandate letter secrecy 45:46

3M ago45:46

45:46

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request that would allow for the release of the Government of Ontario's mandate letters. While the decision puts an end to one hot button issue, it may have spawned another surrounding transparency in the government's decision-making processes. Olivia Chow's gambit to lower the tax hike for Torontonians s…

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299. Simple Marketing Strategies to Help You Actually Make Art Sales with Jessica Craddock 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

This week’s episode features art marketer Jessica Craddock. Jessica mentors ADHD artists who are tired of marketing strategies that don’t align with their personality to sell 3x more art. I like talking to other business minded creatives and I used this interview to extract some art marketing advice that I don’t regularly teach. Jessica comes from …

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New revelations in the Greenbelt scandal 38:25

3M ago38:25

38:25

Private emails sent between two aides have added a new chapter to the Greenbelt scandal that has plagued the Ontario PC Party. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this revelation might affect public confidence in government decisions. A new cap on the number of international students could see Ontario's post-secondary schools facing d…

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298. Travel Stories, Collaboration Ideas, & Maintaining a Positive Mindset with Elise Garcia 34:17

3M ago34:17

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This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast features an Atlanta-based multi-passionate artist Elise Garcia. Elise has a positively infectious energy about her that I know will spill onto you to brighten your day. Her outlook on living a fearless life is commendable as she has some hilariously terrible travel incidents to share with us today. …

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Private clinics, public problems? 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

The Government of Ontario is set to expand the number of private health clinics allowed to perform certain types of surgeries and diagnostic procedures. Critics say the plan will further burden the healthcare system by pulling away hospital staff, while supporters say it's a necessary step to help struggling hospitals. Mike Schreiner has called on …

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297. Painting Surfboards, Murals, and Living the RV Life with Nicole Miller 34:10

3M ago34:10

34:10

This week’s interview is with a muralist/surfboard artist who is living the RV lifestyle, artist Nicole Miller. Her artwork is solid, and her marketing efforts are on point, so it’s no wonder Nicole is making a great living as an artist even though she’s traveling around every couple of years to a new location. Yep, she’s starting over every time s…

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New year, same priorities for Doug Ford 40:31

4M ago40:31

40:31

It's a new year, but the same old priorities for the Government of Ontario: Housing, affordability, and healthcare. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how they're going to, as Doug Ford says, ,Get it done?, Toronto has released a first look at its budget. The city has a huge deficit to fill and a property tax hike seems to be the answer,…

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296. Discovering Your Own Edgy/Fun Style & Starting a Pop-Up Gallery with Dean Christensen 30:58

4M ago30:58

30:58

This week’s interview features New York artist Dean Christensen. Right out of school, Dean created a series of paintings then turned around and sold those paintings at an art show. He used that money to buy a one-way bus ticket to New York where he stayed on a friend’s couch for 2 months until he was able to get on his feet financially and kickstar…

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295. "Never Will I Ever Make This Mistake Again!" 🍻 with Samantha Cox 27:31

4M ago27:31

27:31

Join fellow muralist Samantha Cox and I as we play a different version of the game Never Have I Ever... 🍻 Are you familiar with this game? We will be taking shots of kombucha while reminiscing through the mistakes moments of our mural careers. "Never will I ever do (BLANK) again!" Listen (and probably laugh) through our hard lessons learned. Use th…

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294. My Strategy to Make $200k in 2024 While Working 30 hrs/wk 44:07

4M ago44:07

44:07

Before we begin… I just wanted to let you know that TODAY is the start of our 31-Day Challenge aka January Paint Challenge, whatever you wanna call it: 31 paintings and 31 days! You can paint like me, or redirect it to whatever your business needs most. 31 social media posts, 31 drawings, 31 photos/videos… 31 whatever! Sign up: 31-Day Challenge Com…

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293. 2023 Recap: How I Made $150k+ Working [part-time] as a New Mom 47:31

4M ago47:31

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I’m in shock that this year ended up being my highest-grossing year ever (by far). On paper, I’ve always made a little more than the year before, so it would make sense that this year would be my best year yet. But number projections don’t account for life happenings. Specifically, being home with a newborn in the first quarter. Then opting for day…

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Rounding out 2023: Peel Region, beer sales, and a mail call 43:42

4M ago43:42

43:42

The Region of Peel will remain whole for the foreseeable future, bringing a close to a months-long ordeal for the workers in the region. Regional staff were working toward a January 2025 timeline to dissolve the region, but now the transition board assigned to oversee that will look to create efficiencies instead. So, why cancel the deal? Steve Pai…

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