In today's episode, we're sharing mistakes we've seen when starting a calligraphy business, and what to do instead.

We've pinpointed five "mistakes" to avoid, such as an overemphasis on perfectionism, comparison with others, and allowing negative feedback to affect your dreams. We also highlight the problem of calculating prices based on others’ and encourage you to consider your own personal costs and skill level when setting your prices. 

But we're not just here to share what you shouldn't do! We're giving practical steps for calligraphers who are ready to transition from hobby to business, such as the importance of exploration (listen in to hear Shaochen's potato story!), creating a portfolio, registering your business, separating your finances, and getting customer reviews early on. 

If you're ready to turn your calligraphy hobby into a flourishing business, then this episode is for you! Heck, even if you're a seasoned pro, you may learn something new... We know that we both definitely did!

🔗 Links to resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Creatives Pricing Toolkit
• Take action now - grab a spot in Shaochen's workshop

🎙️ In this Episode:

• 0:00 Introduction
• 02:11 Mistake #1 - Waiting for Things to Be Perfect
• 05:56 Mistake #2 - Comparing Yourself to Others
• 08:28 Mistake #3 - Letting Negative Feedback Crush Your Dreams
• 14:38 Mistake #4 - Basing Your Pricing Off of Others
• 18:55 Mistake #5 - Not Thinking Through Use Cases
• 24:03 Do #1 - Talk About Your Biz
• 27:07 Do #2 - Explore, Experiment, and Explore Some More! 
• 30:23 Do #3 - Build Your Portfolio
• 33:23 Do #4 - Make Your Biz Legal
• 37:43 Do #5 - Collect Reviews
• 39:49 Start Your Business Today

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