9 episodes
Calligraphy Biz Corner Alane Gianetti, Shaochen Wu
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Have you been itching to turn your creative passion into a business? You're in the right place! We're Shaochen and Alane, calligraphy biz besties who built our dream businesses from scratch, and we're spilling the ink on how you can too! Join us on Calligraphy Biz Corner for biweekly biz chats, where we guide you through the maze of running a creative business, complete with real-life strategy and mindset magic. As two full time wedding calligraphers and business educators, we have over a decade of business experience working with hundreds of wedding, luxury and corporate clients, and we've mentored hundreds of calligraphers just like you. Together, let's uncover the business that supports the life YOU want and leave the overwhelm and imposter syndrome behind. Get ready to hear our successes, stumbles, and insider insights -- we're here to give it to you straight and make your solopreneur journey less lonely by being in your corner! So come join the inner circle of two business-savvy calligraphers who've been there, inked that ✍️
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9. Creating a Stand-Out Website: Expert Tips from Suzie Consoli of Lawson House
Text us a question to answer on a future episode!We're so excited to be joined by Suzie Consoli, Founder and CEO of Lawson House, a full-service marketing and design agency based in Atlanta! Lawson House helps businesses stand out and thrive in a competitive market through strategic branding, web design, and high-converting marketing solutions. They transform visions into impactful realities and ensure businesses get the recognition they deserve!In today's episode, we explore effective market...
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8. From Weddings to Book Deals: Evolving a Hand-Lettering Business with Crew and Co
Text us a question to answer on a future episode!In today's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we have two very special guests! We're so excited to welcome Courtney and Will, owners of Crew and Co, a hand-lettering business that over the past 10 years, has transitioned from weddings and calligraphy workshops to creating products that encourage families to make scripture a practical part of their daily lives. Their second book, Abundant Grace, was recently published on April 2nd, and we had th...
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7. Creating Confidence: 4 Strategies for Beating Imposter Syndrome
Text us a question to answer on a future episode!Today, we're talking about everyone's favorite topic! ...Okay, maybe not your favorite topic, but one that plagues all of us: Imposter Syndrome! Tune in to hear our personal experiences with imposter syndrome and of course, both tactical and mindset strategies to combat it. These include methods like looking at the evidence, creating more than you consume, leaning into discomfort, and writing your own narrative. We hope this episode helps ...
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6. Forging Unique Paths to Full-Time: Stories from Calligraphers Who Have Done It
Text us a question to answer on a future episode!In our first-ever guest interview episode, we're highlighting the unique journeys of three successful calligraphers as they transformed their calligraphy hobbies or side hustles into full-time businesses! We chat with Hannah of Tally Mark Calligraphy, Dani of Paper Cliché, and Alice of Penned by Alice about what prompted them to take their businesses full-time, the challenges they faced, and their advice for anyone considering making calligraph...
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5. Our Worst Pet Peeves as Calligraphers and How to Combat Them
Text us a question to answer on a future episode!Buckle up for a spicy episode! 🔥 After a few teaching-heavy episodes, we're spilling the ink on our top pet peeves as wedding calligraphers! From misspelling "stationery" to referring to calligraphy as a "font" to ghosting, join us for some real talk about what it's like being a calligrapher in a world where we constantly have to explain what we do (JK! Kind of...).Of course, this wouldn't be a Calligraphy Biz Corner episode if we didn't also s...
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4. Part 2: Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Your Calligraphy Business (and What To Do Instead!)
Text us a question to answer on a future episode!As a follow-up to Episode 3, we're sharing the mistakes we've seen and made when growing a calligraphy business, and what to do instead!In this episode, we talk about three key mistakes that calligraphers should avoid in the growing phase of their business, such as not niching down and not having proper systems in place. We also chat through actionable things to consider during the growth phase to help set your business up for maximum success. ...