#17. Turning Your Passion Into a Business
Turning Your Passion Into a Busines In this episode of 'Doodles to Dazzle', hosts Charli and Barbra discuss how to turn artistic passion into a profitable business. They share their journey of artistic entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, as well as focusing on mental health. They encourage artists to consider entrepreneurship and discuss the satisfaction gained from running a business centered around their art. They discuss setting vision and goals, and emphasize the value of trial-and-error, taking small steps, seeking help and mentorship, staying persistent, and meeting deadlines. Charli and Barbra also stress focusing on services in addition to product creation, constantly refining goals, and optimizing social media strategy to expand reach. They invite feedback and provide their insights on the art business from their years of experience. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:05 The Journey of Artistic Entrepreneurship 00:48 The Trap of Perfectionism in Art 01:38 The Importance of Mental Health in Entrepreneurship 02:08 Why Artists Should Consider Entrepreneurship 03:14 The Role of Strategic Thinking and Mentorship 03:49 The Rewards of Artistic Entrepreneurship 05:04 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Failure 05:37 Our Journey: From Social Media to Merchandise 06:50 The Satisfaction of Entrepreneurship 07:07 The Evolution of Passion in Business 07:15 The Gamification of Business 11:12 The Importance of Vision in Business 14:45 Setting Goals and Targets 17:47 Exploring the Potential of Services in Artistic Entrepreneurship 22:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Curious about our activities? Check out the links below Stay connected with us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/charbi.online https://www.instagram.com/barbra.illustrates https://www.instagram.com/charlies.creative.corner https://tiktok.com/@charbi.online Visit our Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CharbieDesigns For more episodes, visit our podcast website: Doodles to Dazzle. Music: Music by Grand Project from Pixabay We appreciate your tuning in, and until we meet again!