https://hornsbycreativegroup.com/fbwavl

Freelance Business Week AVL / WVL, Asheville, NC (2024)

06/12/2023

Tickets are on sale now for our Simple Pricing like a Pro workshop!

Simple Pricing like a Pro with AIGA AVL VP, John Hornsby
June 14 | 9:30-11:30

$19 (members) $29 (non-members)
Focal point Coworking

Bring your favorite breakfast snack and join AIGA Asheville Vice President John Hornsby for this interactive workshop on pricing strategies for your service-based business. We'll delve into methods to be profitable without being perpetually stuck in the grind. You also get access to the custom worksheet he's developed over years of refining pricing internally and for other companies. This makes it easy to generate profitable pricing for both custom requests and standard offers. You'll walk away with clear steps and tools to know exactly how to price your work in an easy-to-understand framework that you can implement right away.

Get your tickets here: asheville.aiga.org

10/09/2022

Recently at a virtual group workshop we were running the question came up as to where was the right place to start in coming up with ideas. Was it Ok to start at the end of the framework we presented and work backwards or out of order? With any ideation framework it's most important to just start somewhere. We lead clients through steps in an order, but then really that's just the beginning. It's best to turn back around and go back through the way we came. Ideas will surface along the way that can be applied back to where you started. Cycle back through again. Iteration and repetition combined with periods for rest and focusing elsewhere are how we get off the struggle bus as and build clarity, themes and throughlines.

So like the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz, some people go this way, some people go that way, and some people go both ways.

How do you like to create clarity and generate ideas for your business or life?

http://www.hornsbycreativegroup.com/

📷 Mateusz Raczynski

10/07/2022

If you've been struggling to overcome the uncertainty around ticket sales and using event swag to inspire and activate your community….

If you are looking to increase show-up rates for your next event…
If you’d like to know how to use branded merchandise and activities to help do the selling for you…

If you want a simple framework you can apply to create the ideal mix of content that makes your message stick, leading the way to your offer…

Then get ready to take your event engagement to the next level!

Join us: Think Inside the Box - Live Virtual Event!

BRIGHT IDEAS FOR BRANDED EVENT TOOLKITS TO GROW YOUR AUDIENCE INTO RAVING FANS.

Think Inside the Box Live is a 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/06/2022

We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Dannelle Burnett to Think Inside the Box Live!

Owner of Encore Elite Events & Speakers Need To Speak, Dannella is a creative force with a passion for connecting experts to those they serve through speaking & events while generating profitable visibility!
Through her connections, millions of dollars have been generated and tens of thousands of lives impacted through live events!

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day. Early bird tickets will be going on sale soon. Click below to be the first in line for special pricing.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

10/06/2022

For over 25 years I've had a weird career at the intersection of events, design, wayfinding and branded environments.

I've had the pleasure of collaborating with 1000s of professionals in design, events, coaching and leadership. All of the knowledge of gathered from tons of people way smarter than myself, goes into everything we do.

I've boiled this all down into some simple processes and frameworks that we use to help client design, discover and deliver branded experiences that inspire connection, impact communities and increase conversions. Most recently we've been applying strategy first approach to creating branded event toolkits.

Now for one day I'm offering a interactive live group event and workshop, virtually. Think Inside the Box Live. It's happening Oct 6th, hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby an experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

We'll spend a full day as a group, working together to discover, design and deliver Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

I hope you'll join us.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/06/2022

What else will you learn at THINK INSIDE THE BOX Live?

Bright Ideas For Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Learn Tools, Tips and Tech for fulfillment and delivery. And the biggest time saver if you do it yourself.

Are you shuddering at the thought of turning your kitchen table into an Amazon fulfillment center? Whether you are ready to outsource or do it yourself we’ll share the easiest ways to knock out packing and shipping.

Ready for a taste of success at your next event?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/06/2022

What sort of bright ideas else will we share at THINK INSIDE THE BOX Live?

Bright Ideas For Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Learn the basic proven framework to design your best authentic and effective brand. And the most important element of branding your probably missing.

How you look, sound and feel has a huge impact on your business. These days people crave authentic meaningful connection to your brand. We’ll help you look the part, so you can step up and be the part. That creates the financial freedom to do you part.

Are you ready to increase your positive impact in the world?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/05/2022

What sort of bright ideas else will we share at THINK INSIDE THE BOX Live?

Bright Ideas For Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Discover the core keys to facilitating ideation by design. Plus one principle that can make your next event unforgettable!

How you frame your purpose and selecting appropriate prompts for your audience, sets the stage for success. We’ll shine a spotlight onto this and more.

Ready to learn more simple ways to increase engagement at your next event?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/05/2022

In spring of 2020 the world shut down. I was let go from my leadership role at a company that was becoming increasingly toxic.

I had busted my ass between a merger, moving two shops, team training and integrating software. All while keeping jobs running and building a culture of honor and respect.

Then Covid hit. My wife is high risk so we were worried. I asked to go remote. Then when we had a potential situation on our hands, I made the case that we should be putting safety of staff and clients before profits.

An hour later I had no job. Just like that I was nothing more than another expense that could be wiped off the balance sheet with out so much as a thank you.

I realized I had been compromising my values and purpose in exchange for the illusion of job security. I decided I didn't want to ever do that again.

After some soul searching I decided to refocus on purpose driven experience design. That's core connecting thread of everything I've done the past 25 years. Hornsby Creative launched Connection Kits designing branded event toolkits for virtual events.

I made more money than I did at that other job. Doing something in my zone of genius that brought more joy and impact into the world.

Now I'm launching my own virtual event. Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event. It's happening Oct 6th, hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby an experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

We'll spend a full day as a group, working together to discover, design and deliver Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

I hope you'll join us.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/05/2022

Are you ready to take your virtual event engagement to the next level?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for a 1 day virtual experience where you can learn:
How to harness the power of gifts by mail to increase show-up rates and help you fill the room.

Experience how to use “sticky hooks” marketing to inspire connections that drive engagement and increase sales.

Discover how SWAG boxes can help do the selling for you while freeing you up to focus on what you do best.

Save your spot for: Think Inside the Box - Live Virtual Event!

BRIGHT IDEAS FOR BRANDED EVENT TOOLKITS TO GROW YOUR AUDIENCE INTO RAVING FANS.

Think Inside the Box Live is a 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day. Early bird tickets will be going on sale soon. Click below to be the first in line for special pricing.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/05/2022

We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Amy Climer to Think Inside the Box Live!

Dr. Amy Climer is a speaker, trainer, and coach in innovation and team development. Amy has a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. She developed the Deliberate Creative™ Teams Scale to help teams understand their collaborative creativity. Amy is host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast and designer of Climer Cards, a teambuilding tool used to deepen conversations and generate ideas.

In 2016, she won the Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. She is a Certified Speaking Professional and a Certified Virtual Presenter. Learn more about Amy and her work at https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/ and climercards.com.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day. Early bird tickets will be going on sale soon. Click below to be the first in line for special pricing.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

10/04/2022

For over 25 years I've had a weird career at the intersection of events, design, wayfinding and branded environments.

I've had the pleasure of collaborating with 1000s of professionals in design, events, coaching and leadership. All of the knowledge of gathered from tons of people way smarter than myself, goes into everything we do.

I've boiled this all down into some simple processes and frameworks that we use to help client design, discover and deliver branded experiences that inspire connection, impact communities and increase conversions. Most recently we've been applying strategy first approach to creating branded event toolkits.

Now for one day I'm offering a interactive live group event and workshop, virtually. Think Inside the Box Live. It's happening Oct 6th, hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby an experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

We'll spend a full day as a group, working together to discover, design and deliver Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

I hope you'll join us.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/04/2022

What will you learn at THINK INSIDE THE BOX Live?

Bright Ideas For Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Like how to harness the power of gifts by mail to increase show-up rates and help you fill the room. Plus the number one time saver if you do it yourself.

Branded event tool kits have a 100% open rate and no junk folder. That means more people show up, excited and ready to engage. And you inspire more people to rave and recruit.

Ready to learn more simple ways to increase engagement at your next event?

Join us Oct 6th 2022 for Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/03/2022

In spring of 2020 the world shut down. I was let go from my leadership role at a company that was becoming increasingly toxic.

I had busted my ass between a merger, moving two shops, team training and integrating software. All while keeping jobs running and building a culture of honor and respect.

Then Covid hit. My wife is high risk so we were worried. I asked to go remote. Then when we had a potential situation on our hands, I made the case that we should be putting safety of staff and clients before profits.

An hour later I had no job. Just like that I was nothing more than another expense that could be wiped off the balance sheet with out so much as a thank you.

I realized I had been compromising my values and purpose in exchange for the illusion of job security. I decided I didn't want to ever do that again.

After some soul searching I decided to refocus on purpose driven experience design. That's core connecting thread of everything I've done the past 25 years. Hornsby Creative launched Connection Kits designing branded event toolkits for virtual events.

I made more money than I did at that other job. Doing something in my zone of genius that brought more joy and impact into the world.

Now I'm launching my own virtual event. Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event. It's happening Oct 6th, hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby an experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

We'll spend a full day as a group, working together to discover, design and deliver Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

I hope you'll join us.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/03/2022

Are you ready to take your virtual event engagement to the next level?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for a 1 day virtual experience where you can learn:
How to harness the power of gifts by mail to increase show-up rates and help you fill the room.

Experience how to use “sticky hooks” marketing to inspire connections that drive engagement and increase sales.

Discover how SWAG boxes can help do the selling for you while freeing you up to focus on what you do best.

Save your spot for: Think Inside the Box - Live Virtual Event!

BRIGHT IDEAS FOR BRANDED EVENT TOOLKITS TO GROW YOUR AUDIENCE INTO RAVING FANS.

Think Inside the Box Live is a 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day. Early bird tickets will be going on sale soon. Click below to be the first in line for special pricing.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/03/2022

What else will you learn at THINK INSIDE THE BOX Live?

Bright Ideas For Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

We’ll reveal the best practices of our design process. So you can save a ton of time, money, and headaches.

How you look, sound and feel has a huge impact on your business. These days people crave authentic meaningful connection to your brand. We’ll help you look the part, so you can step up and be the part. That creates the financial freedom to do you part.

Are you ready to increase your positive impact in the world?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/03/2022

What sort of bright ideas else will we share at THINK INSIDE THE BOX Live?

Bright Ideas For Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Discover how Swag boxes can help do the selling for you while freeing you up to focus on what you do best. So you can make more money without being salesy or sleazy.

Once you are clear on your unique flavor, then your “flavor delivery system” can inspire hunger for more of what you have to offer. We’ll dig into exactly how to create the recipe for the secret sauce your community craves.

Ready for a taste of success at your next event?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/03/2022

We’re excited to welcome guest speaker Dannelle Burnett to Think Inside the Box Live!

Owner of Encore Elite Events & Speakers Need To Speak, Dannella is a creative force with a passion for connecting experts to those they serve through speaking & events while generating profitable visibility!
Through her connections, millions of dollars have been generated and tens of thousands of lives impacted through live events!

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day. Early bird tickets will be going on sale soon. Click below to be the first in line for special pricing.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

10/02/2022

If you've been struggling to overcome the uncertainty around ticket sales and using event swag to inspire and activate your community….

If you are looking to increase show-up rates for your next event…
If you’d like to know how to use branded merchandise and activities to help do the selling for you…

If you want a simple framework you can apply to create the ideal mix of content that makes your message stick, leading the way to your offer…

Then get ready to take your event engagement to the next level!

Join us: Think Inside the Box - Live Virtual Event!

BRIGHT IDEAS FOR BRANDED EVENT TOOLKITS TO GROW YOUR AUDIENCE INTO RAVING FANS.

Think Inside the Box Live is a 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/

10/01/2022

What else will you learn at THINK INSIDE THE BOX Live?

Bright Ideas For Branded Event Toolkits To Grow Your Audience Into Raving Fans.

Learn Tools, Tips and Tech for fulfillment and delivery. And the biggest time saver if you do it yourself.

Are you shuddering at the thought of turning your kitchen table into an Amazon fulfillment center? Whether you are ready to outsource or do it yourself we’ll share the easiest ways to knock out packing and shipping.

Ready for a taste of success at your next event?
Join us Oct 6th 2022 for Think Inside the Box Live. A 1-day interactive virtual event happening Oct 6th and is hosted by yours truly, John Hornsby experience designer and CEO of Connection Kits by Hornsby Creative.

Expect tips and tricks for DIY, outsourcing, flat swag and boxes that impress. We're excited to announce special guest speakers Amy Climer and Dannella Burnett are planning on joining us that day.

Tickets are on sale now! Use the link below or in bio for discounted rates.

https://connectionkits.biz/think-inside-the-box-22/