by Laura Simms of Create As Folk
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There is something, at least one something, that you have an undeniable gift for. And somewhere in the back of your head, a little bug keeps telling you that you could be making money doing it. Or maybe you’re already doing it, but really “going pro” seems elusive. Almost every creative entrepreneur starts this way.
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One of the exciting parts of starting your own biz is that there is no one right way to do it. That also makes it frustrating! Wouldn’t it be nice if a benevolent deity handed you fire? A fool-proof blueprint?
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Alas. How about if 8 mortals give you some matches and dry sticks?
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Enter From Passion to Profit.
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Ok, so last month I asked 7 other working creatives to weigh in the journey from passion to profit. And the insight and strategies they shared have really been speaking to people. Maybe you’ll recognize some of the contributors. We got:
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Rebecca Leigh of Smart Fresh Writing
Thom Chamber of In Treehouses
Michelle Ward of When I Grow Up
Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl
Alexandra Franzen of Unicorns for Socialism
Dennis Baker of dennisbaker.net
Lisa Sonora Beam of The Creative Entrepreneur
and me, Laura Simms of Create as Folk
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I strongly believe that one of the keys to becoming a successful entrepreneur is learning to think like one. And a good way to do that is by surrounding yourself with thriving kindred spirits. So soak it up!
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Some highlights from the series are:
- how fear affects your language
- the truth about buckling down to produce
- debunking some nasty myths
- using your intuition to know when you’re on the right track
- why earning is generous
- makin’ out with boys. in the grass. on a tuesday afternoon.
- freelancing tips
- a visual guide to finding the sweet spot between passion & profit
I’ve put all this goodness into a free ebook for you. You can download it here.
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What is your biggest obstacle on the road from passion to profit?
How do you plan to overcome it?
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About Laura Simms & Create As Folk:
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I help creatives design the life & work they want. Life coaching collides with creative business coaching. Pow! I encourage, inspire, and agitate you (hey, whatever it takes!) to go from big idea to big finish. Find me on twitter @laurasimms, and learn how to work with me one-on-one.
