Burned out by the business side of your art? Marjorie Gutierrez of Smart Business Designs shares her journey from fine art shipping to soulful systems. With over 20 years of experience, she offers creative entrepreneurs tools to create order without sacrificing passion. Hear how she balances creativity and structure, why pricing matters, and how to build boundaries that protect your energy. This episode is packed with practical advice and soulful encouragement. Join hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt for this inspiring conversation.

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When Marjorie Gutierrez was just a child, a palm reader predicted she would travel the world—and that’s exactly what she did. From the bustling streets of London to the art galleries of New York, Marjorie built a career in fine art shipping that spanned continents.

But what really sets her apart? Her gift for turning chaos into calm.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in transforming messy, unstructured businesses into thriving, soulful operations, Marjorie now helps creative entrepreneurs and small business owners implement simple systems with heart. Her mission: to help others avoid burnout and thrive both personally and professionally.

In this episode of the Knack 4 Business Podcast, co-hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt dive deep with Marjorie to uncover:

🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:

• How to align your creative business with soul-driven structure
• The importance of setting prices that reflect your value in the art world
• Why burnout happens (and how to prevent it)
• Building boundaries and systems that support your energy and vision
• Practical tips for artists and creatives to take back control of their business
• The secret behind soulful productivity and self-care in entrepreneurship

🌐 GUEST DETAILS:

🎙️ Guest: Marjorie Gutierrez
🏢 Company: Smart Business Designs
🔗 Website: https://smartbusinessdesigns.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: Marjorie Gutierrez

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