Where the heck do you find clients?
I graduated from art school and was so excited to enter the working world.
Only one problem - I had NO IDEA where to start.
My illustration program only had one tiny business course. The instructors also directed us to fill our portfolios with highly conceptual editorial illustrations - not explaining that they were the LOWEST PAYING, highest competition jobs. But hey, they may win you some awards - and that’s what really matters right? 🙄
I really didn’t feel ready to enter the scary world of illustration.
Luckily I got picked up by an illustration agent!
BUT it wasn’t the magical solution I had hoped for. Sure, they got me some big jobs with big name clients. But it was always feast and famine. They had 60 illustrators so they didn’t truly care if I was getting work or not.
They also took 30% (!?!?!) of all my income. Which was fine for the big jobs, but not so hot for those $400 editorial spots.
They also took care of all the business stuff for me.
Which was great! No negotiating, no contract terms to figure out. But… even that turned out to be a bad thing in the long run.
I wasn’t learning any of the business skills I needed to succeed.
When I finally left the agent and went out on my own again I did everything I could to learn the business side of the art biz. I got along pretty well on my own, but then my income plateaued and I made the huge scary decision to hire an expensive business coach.
I learned how to take action on my business. How to price, negotiate, and package my offerings. How to change my mindset from one of scarcity, to one of abundance.
In 2023 I had my first 100K year!
Now I want to help other creatives do the same! Because crafting a THRIVING business you love, doing something you love is the BEST THING EVER and I want you to experience that joy.
I’ve made a 30 minute, value packed FREE training that will teach you:
✅ Where to find great clients
✅ How to communicate your value
✅ Tips to build your confidence
Sign up to view it now and start your path towards building an awesome creative career!
You’ve got this!