In this episode of The Founders Society Podcast, we sit down with Macie Franklin Temples, a live event engraver, calligrapher, and bottle painter based in Macon, Georgia. Macie shares how she transitioned from a background in engineering and technical communication to launching Macie Kendall Co. in 2016, blending creativity with strategy to grow a thriving business.We discuss:Macie’s Creative Journey: How she evolved from hand lettering and brush calligraphy into live event engraving and personalization.Balancing Corporate and Creative Work: Managing a full-time job in aerospace while scaling her creative business.Leveraging AI and Technology: How Macie uses tools like ChatGPT for marketing, content planning, and refining her business strategy.Marketing & Branding Strategy: Why she prioritizes SEO and website optimization over social media vanity metrics.Excelling at Live Events: How she approaches event engraving with a hospitality-focused mindset, creating memorable experiences for clients and their guests.Macie’s North Star is simple: make others feel seen and special. She shares how she’s expanding this mission through new offerings like custom-painted glassware and encourages fellow creatives to embrace the learning process as they build their own brands.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on blending creativity with business strategy, embracing technology, and making meaningful connections through art.https://www.instagram.com/maciekendallco/https://maciekendallco.com/

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