Private Coaching and Consulting
Allison has worked for over 20 years with creatives in developing their work for studio, design, or commercial applications. She continues this work with a few private clients each quarter. Allison is open to coaching privately in one time calls, in 60-day engagements, and in public speaking for larger organizations.
As an educator, artist, designer, and owner of Modernplum, Allison specializes in:
- CreatIve assessment and development;
- Mindset shifts from sole artist to business owner;
- Product positioning: your ideal customer, your value proposition, your ideal product, pricing and margin strategies;
- Setting up your studio or small business (legal structure, equipment list, hiring);
- Where to spend and where to save in the start-up phase;
- Manufacturing basics and sources;
- What's your best sales channels (wholesale, retail, trade, or ecommence);
- Marketing strategies (SEO, content, email, in-person);
- Social Media strategies (instagram, pinterest, facebook, twitter)
1:1 One-Time Coaching Session
You can book a one-time "Clarity Call" session. Here's how it works:
- First, you decide on the three main topics you want to discuss with Allison. After you book a session, we'll send you a questionnaire via email to understand your needs. Fill it out thoroughly and send us any pertinent background information and/or links.
- Next, you get on the phone or Zoom with Allison for a 60-minute private session. The first part is to understand your goals, then we dive into your three main issues, then Allison will lay out your next three steps for the next 60 days.
- The session can be recorded if you like and sent to you after the event. Allison will also take notes during the session and follow up with any links or info discussed within 24 hours after your session.
Your Investment: $385
After you book your session, you will automatically receive an email with available dates and times. Allison reserves 1 day per week for her coaching calls, so there may be a waiting time.
After you book your session, if you can't find a time that works for you, please let us know and we will work it out.
1:1 Coaching Program
90-day programs focus on a specific goal that takes multiple sessions and time to accomplish. The Package includes 6 50-minute calls, weekly action items and next steps, and a curated list of helpful resources, videos, and books from Allison professional archive. Allison also offers unlimited email support throughout the duration of the engagement. If you are seeking ongoing support, you may renew at the end of the session. Here are some samples of projects we can tackle:
- Develop your product suitable for manufacture and sales;
- Set-up my business with appropriate legal structure, sales channels, pricing and branding strategy;
- Organizing and sourcing for production: manufacturing basics, single-sewer, made-to-order (and the pros and cons of each);
- Getting ready for Trade Shows or other in-person events;
- Getting into Wholesale - tricks of the trade
- Set-up and execution of your best 60-day marketing strategy
Your investment: $2800
For more information or to discuss your individualized engagement,
Speaking Engagements
Allison can be booked for speaking engagements on the following topics:
- Art Making is a Business!
- GRIT (the secret sauce)
- Artists and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Starting a Textile Brand: What you need to know
- The Textile Waste Problem
For more information about speaking engagements,