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#314: From Hobby to Profitable Creative Business with Carina Gardner
This episode, I'm joined by Carina Gardner, a PhD in design and a successful entrepreneur, discussing her journey from academia to building a thriving design business. Carina's brand has been linked with various products such as dishware, jewelry, and fabrics, and she shares valuable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of volume in creative businesses, and strategies for distribution.
She also touches upon her teaching program, Design Suite, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on how to turn their hobbies into profitable ventures. The conversation also delves into personal resilience, team building, and maintaining a larger vision for long-term success.
Takeaways:
- Choose the best entry point into an industry based on your expertise.
Connect with Carina:
Free masterclass: www.makeartbook.com code:MakeArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinagardner
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carinagardner
Other Show Links:
5 Day Launch Your Podcast Challenge: www.teriholland.ca/5daypodcast
Book Teri for your next event: www.teriholland.ca
Connect with Teri www.instagram.com/theteriholland
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 A Design Journey
03:21 The Crafting Space and Fabric Design
05:52 Distribution and Business Strategies
14:12 The Importance of Volume in Business
18:01 Delegation and Prioritization
22:43 Handling Creative Blocks and Personal Struggles
29:14 Hiring and Firing: Lessons Learned
32:38 Balancing Work and Personal Life
34:05 Starting a Creative Business
36:38 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
42:56 Rapid Fire Questions
50:03 Final Thoughts and Inspiration
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By Teri Holland
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This episode, I'm joined by Carina Gardner, a PhD in design and a successful entrepreneur, discussing her journey from academia to building a thriving design business. Carina's brand has been linked with various products such as dishware, jewelry, and fabrics, and she shares valuable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of volume in creative businesses, and strategies for distribution.
She also touches upon her teaching program, Design Suite, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on how to turn their hobbies into profitable ventures. The conversation also delves into personal resilience, team building, and maintaining a larger vision for long-term success.
Takeaways:
- Choose the best entry point into an industry based on your expertise.
Connect with Carina:
Free masterclass: www.makeartbook.com code:MakeArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinagardner
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carinagardner
Other Show Links:
5 Day Launch Your Podcast Challenge: www.teriholland.ca/5daypodcast
Book Teri for your next event: www.teriholland.ca
Connect with Teri www.instagram.com/theteriholland
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 A Design Journey
03:21 The Crafting Space and Fabric Design
05:52 Distribution and Business Strategies
14:12 The Importance of Volume in Business
18:01 Delegation and Prioritization
22:43 Handling Creative Blocks and Personal Struggles
29:14 Hiring and Firing: Lessons Learned
32:38 Balancing Work and Personal Life
34:05 Starting a Creative Business
36:38 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
42:56 Rapid Fire Questions
50:03 Final Thoughts and Inspiration
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