The Detailed Diary Podcast

Georgia Barrett: From Corporate to Creative – A Graphic Designer’s Journey to Small Business Success | Gbarrett Studio


Listen Later

What if you could transition from working in a corporate job to running your own successful small business? Or, perhaps you're already on the entrepreneurial journey and looking to turn your creative passion into a full-time job.

In this episode, Danielle is joined by her former assistant and Graphic Designer Georgia Barrett, CEO and Founder of GBarrett Studio. Together they discuss what it took for Georgia to make the transition from corporate work to owning a business of her own, how branding can amplify small business success, as well as why taking imperfect actions often has the potential to bring great rewards in entrepreneurship.

So whether you're just starting out or already have a business up and running, this episode will provide inspiration to stay the course and keep chasing your dreams!


In this episode, we cover:

  • Georgia's background in graphic design, her experience in corporate, and decision to start her own business
  • Why having corporate experience can be valuable when starting a business
  • How Danielle and Georgia first connected and started working together
  • Her innovative approach to branding to help small businesses stand out
  • Taglines and how they can be used to boost brand recognition
  • The importance of knowing a person and their brand when working on design projects
  • Identifying brand pillars to start creating a powerful personal brand
  • Why you don't need to be "perfect" to achieve your goals
  • Georgia's organizational strategies and actions she takes for every client to guarantee success
  • Benefits of networking and socializing for small business owners
  • Future goals for Georgia's business and final piece of advice for those wanting to make the jump to entrepreneurship


The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering

The Comprehensive Guide to Hand Lettering is an 80-page paperback book written by Danielle and available on Amazon. The guide covers everything a beginner or experienced letterer needs to know in order to create your own signature style, including how to write each letter, string letters together into words, and how you can define your own unique style with tips and secret techniques from me! Pick up your copy now on Amazon


Resources

Connect with Georgia
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamgeorgia.b/
Website: https://gbarrettstudio.com/



DETAILED DIARY SHOW NOTES



Patreon: Access exclusive content, start or supercharge your biz growth, and be part of an inspiring community of supportive entrepreneurs by becoming a Patreon member! Check out more details here.


Follow @detaileddiarypodcast to stay up-to-date about everything related to the podcast!

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Detailed Diary PodcastBy Danielle Holleran | Entrepreneur, Small Business Mentor, Mompreneur

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

99 ratings


More shows like The Detailed Diary Podcast

View all
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business. by Henry Lopez

The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.

505 Listeners

The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business by Jenna Kutcher

The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business

12,074 Listeners

The Toast by Dear Media

The Toast

33,390 Listeners

Giggly Squad by Hannah Berner & Paige DeSorbo

Giggly Squad

14,999 Listeners

How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy by Lizzie Smiley

How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

317 Listeners

De-Influenced with Dani + Jordan by Dear Media

De-Influenced with Dani + Jordan

5,092 Listeners