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Episode Synopsis
Welcome to another episode of the Open Studio Podcast!
In this episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio, Martina shares practical insights and personal experiences on how to transition from a traditional 9 to 5 job to a successful freelance career as a lettering artist or creative professional. Martina discusses the necessary mindset shifts, the importance of defining your niche, building a focused portfolio, and strategies for balancing a day job while growing a side business. She also emphasizes the value of networking and learning from others in the industry.
Exciting news! Martina's upcoming book, launching at the end of July, is a comprehensive roadmap for mastering your craft, monetizing your passion, and building a successful creative business. Stay tuned for more details and events surrounding the book launch in future episodes!
To access the full show notes for this episode, click here: https://martinaflor.com/podcast
In this episode of Martina Flor's Open Studio, Martina shares practical insights and personal experiences on how to transition from a traditional 9 to 5 job to a successful freelance career as a lettering artist or creative professional. Martina discusses the necessary mindset shifts, the importance of defining your niche, building a focused portfolio, and strategies for balancing a day job while growing a side business. She also emphasizes the value of networking and learning from others in the industry.
Exciting news! Martina's upcoming book, launching at the end of July, is a comprehensive roadmap for mastering your craft, monetizing your passion, and building a successful creative business. Stay tuned for more details and events surrounding the book launch in future episodes!
To access the full show notes for this episode, click here: https://martinaflor.com/podcast
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