I get a few emails a week from people asking me how I started my carear. Mostly people want advice, and they want to know if there is some trick to leaving a steady paycheck for the joys of self employment.
What do I study? How do I grow a client base? How do I stay motivated and how do I make enough money? How do I know when is the right time to leave my job? How long does it take to get noticed and what do I do in the meantime? How do I pick the one thing I am best at? What if I don't know what that is?
So, I will be answering these questions next week and working super hard to give you guys the best advice I can. Like real, no nonsense life advice that has changed my own life's path, and since it seems like you want to know...Sure, I will gladly spill it, even though its kinda embarrassing. You might be surprised at my personal take on these issues.
Friday, March 9
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Cool. Have been looking forward to this. Thanks Michelle.
ReplyDeleteThis post / posts to come are SOOO 'where i'm at' right now! can't wait to read what you have to say.... thank you! p.s. love the image, i just pinned it :)
ReplyDeletelooking forward to it michelle! there are just so many people out there not willing to share their insights and experiences. so great to know you're one of the few generous souls out there! :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!! How very generous of you. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looking forward to this!
ReplyDeleteartist, creative thinker, businesswoman....now adding "mentor" to this. You are all...and above all very generous to share your perspective
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how excited I am that you are going to do this. I wonder about this stuff all the time. Give us the truth. I want to hear it.
ReplyDeleteWell! That will be all good stuff to read. Thank you in advance for being candid about the path you took. Your path isn't going to be congruent to anyone else's -- something important for people to remember -- but the map you used and the notes you took will almost certainly help others in a similar jam.
ReplyDeleteSO excited for your input and your candid thoughts. I'm an artist, just starting out, trying to get things going, so I will be grateful for any tips you have!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're so kind to share the things you do Michelle, I'm so thankful.
rad!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteOh Michelle, so looking forward to it!!!
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