To work and live with your spouse can be both the most challenging but also rewarding thing to do. We launched our first business after just knowing each other for three months. Fast forward three years and we're still at it (with a baby on the way!).

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In this episode it's the first time that we can openly talk about what we've been up to the last few weeks... (sorry for the temporary  absence!!). It all started this past summer when we received a very  exciting phone call... Hermès in Paris had found us online and wanted us  to come and work with them during a live event this winter to celebrate  their famous silk scarves.

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In this week's episode, we reflect on the impact that identifying and clarifying your priorities can have on both your life and business. About a year ago we decided to stop to live nomadic and chose one place  to settle to be able to concentrate fully on growing our art and business. It's not always fun, but it's always worth it. In hindsight we've noticed what enormous steps we've been able to achieve by simplifying our lives and concentrate on our priorities (an act which  also have big support from writers such as Mark Manson).

More details on how we turned out passion into our life and business in  Elin's book: "When will you get a real job":  https://charlesandelin.com/real-job

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This episode gives you a reflective discussion on Elin's lack of productivity this past week, how recognising what kind of person you are will help you to better know when and how you work at your best, as well as whether we would've done the same thing again (jumped with our heads first without any initial clue of business), or made a more progressive transition into full-time artistry. We also touch upon how our daily lives look like and how it's all intertwined with work by design. As a lifestyle entrepreneur the goal isn't to separate life from business, but to create a business that supports and creates the business you dream of. If you're somewhere in between, not knowing whether you are ready to go for your dreams, whether you actually want to turn your hobby into your business, and if yes how to do it to suit your  personality - then this is the episode for you!

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In this episode we round off the turbulent last couple of weeks, by talking about why we weren't able to meet an important deadline, what happened and how did we deal with it? 

We also touch upon how the way you relate to a deadline have an impact on how well you're set up to successfully meet it. If you have your mind set to advance, it's important to keep a productive pace, and thereby to dissect how you can better stay on track. Lastly, have you ever thought of why you might fail to meet deadlines? Are you realistic or optimistic?

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In this episode Elin interviews Swedish Macramé artist Fanny Zedenius from @createaholic.

Fanny started her journey by sharing the work that made her feel good, which lead to her first big breakthrough: a book deal. The book has now sold well over 60 000 copies and Fanny is on her 3rd year as full time creative. 

But how to cease the opportunity, build an audience and be continuous in your communication? It comes down to being genuine. There's no need to be "salesy" to have a flourishing business or an ever growing fan-base. As long as you create and speak from your heart, you'll find your tribe and those who resonate with your message. 

Listen to the full interview to hear more of Fanny's take on it and her experience having built a large audience on Instagram as @createaholic.

Fanny's website for more info on her new book "Macramé 2": createaholic.se

Read "When will you get a real job" on charlesandelin.com/real-job

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In this episode Elin reads chapter 19 "Are you busy being busy?", from her newly published book ' When will you get a real job?'. 

It's an important episode for who feel that you don't excel or advance towards your goals. Busy-ness is in many cultures seen as a socially accepted measurement for success. 

If you're busy it means that you've got things to do, which makes you important and... successful to some extent. But what are you busy doing?

After the reading, Charles adds his perspective on the concept of busy-ness, laziness, procrastination and the popular notion of "fake it til you make it", which develops into a very interesting discussion. 

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If you've ever felt scared to charge or to say no to an offer - this is the episode for you! 

In this episode, Elin reads another chapter from her book "When will you get a real job?". 

The chapter talks about the importance to realize your potential when evaluating an opportunity and the respective opportunity cost. 

To realize your potential will help you to recognize your value and how to charge for your work and services. 

After the read, Charles adds his perspective to the events covered in the section as well as his experience in the field of pricing and entrepreneurship.

"When will you get a real job?", launches 25th of September! Access it on Charles and Elin Academy or via this direct link: https://charlesandelinacademy.com/p/artist-case-study

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In this week's episode Elin reads the introduction and first chapter of her new book: "When will you get a real job? 

A Case study of our first year as full time artists". It gives you a direct insight into her style of narration as well as whether this is the Case Study for you. 

The book launches on charlesandelinacademy.com on the 25th of September 2019. Everyone who purchases the e-book will automatically receive access to the audio-version as well. 

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