We love contrarians. We love hearing unique view points and so one of our favorite things to ask folks is for them to tell us something they believe that most people in their industry disagree with. Check out some of those responses below.

Danielle Doty

Most people in my industry believe they need to lean heavily into the virtual side of things. While technology has given us the ability to be more efficient, it does not take the place of face-to-face interactions. Agents often give a large amount of their efforts to an enticing online presence and an overwhelming amount of prospecting and follow up through various platforms. The best connections for building trust are still made in person. My advice is to focus more on genuine connections than generated clicks. Read more>>

Eddie Fieg

People often assume creatives are either: sad, doomed, starving artists or famous, special, rich professionals. People often believe breaking into a creative field is inherently more effort than it’s worth, unless they were born with this mysterious, beautiful thing called “talent.” Read more>>

Chelsie Webster

I believe that the non-profit sector is looked upon to both change the world and be martyrs in the process. In the for-profit sector, having competitive compensation packages, attracting top talent and incentivizing work is critical to the success of all of the most successful companies, but in the world of non-profit, those of us looking to do good are asked to compromise on our own quality of life, financial stability or career trajectory for the idea of our work output being good for society. Read more>>

Ashley Munitz

I think one of the biggest misconceptions that people have, both in society and in the health insurance space, is that having ANY insurance means your protected. However, there is a massice difference between just getting coverage…and getting the RIGHT coverage for you.I think one of the biggest misconceptions that people have, both in society and in the health insurance space, is that having ANY insurance means your protected. However, there is a massice difference between just getting coverage…and getting the RIGHT coverage for you. Read more>>

Suzanne Klimek

One belief I’ve seen over and over again — especially in creative and service-based industries — is the idea that being “nice” will get you more business. But I’ve found the opposite to be true. You don’t need to be nice — you need to be honest, professional, and positioned as the expert in your field. That’s what builds trust and gives clients the confidence to book you. Read more>>

Jax

As Artificial Intelligence rocks the world of artists, it is hard to stay positive about this career path and the direction it is moving in. Feeling stuck between every designer’s differing opinion, I have decided to roll with the punches. I take on a rare and interesting opinion of AI — I love it. Read more>>

Molly Brahmer

I think most artists will agree with me when I say, stop asking for free art. Asking for free art comes in many forms – whether it would be asking an artist friend to whip up a custom design for you, a business offering to pay you in “word of mouth” or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that ask for the design upfront. RFPs are one of the most popular ways for companies to find artists for custom murals, sculptures and other pieces of artwork. RFPs are also one of the biggest culprits when it comes to asking for free art by asking for a mock up of the design in advance (without deposit). Read more>>