Learn essential tips for growing your creative business with co-authors of The Creative Business Handbook Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig. Here’s what we discuss:

1. How to overcome the fear of launching a creative business, and why so many artists and entrepreneurs face analysis paralysis in the early stages.

2. The importance of being gentle with yourself while navigating the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

3. Why it’s imperative to trust yourself when challenges arise and the power of knowing your audience.

About The Creative Business Handbook by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig

Offering veteran insight and friendly, actionable advice from two self-made women who manage three six-figure businesses, this practical handbook acts as a roadmap to guide anyone wanting to build a profitable venture out of their creative passion.

Figuring out how to make a living from your creative work poses unique challenges and obstacles. From choosing the right business model to building a brand, from managing your time to scaling up your production—starting your own creative business often means doing it all yourself. Enter The Creative Business Handbook by Alicia Puig and Ekaterina Popova, the dynamic duo behind Create! Magazine.

With its conversational tone and accessible advice, this handbook lays an essential foundation for anyone wanting to earn a living with their art—no fancy business degree required! In addition to nuts-and-bolts advice based on the authors' real-life experiences, each chapter of the book includes an interview with a creative entrepreneur from a different background and craft, and ends with action steps that will help keep you on track. Written by creative business owners for creative business owners, this is the perfect book for anyone with a vision who is ready to hit the ground running.

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Ekaterina Popova

Instagram: @katerinaspopova

Website: katerinapopova.com

Alicia Puig

Instagram: @puigypics

Website: aliciapuig.com

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