One of the most daunting aspects of pursing a creative or artistic career for many aspiring artists is not knowing how to learn the craft. So, we asked some very talented artists and creatives to talk to us about how they learned their crafts and we hope their stories will help you in your journey.

Kaity Smith

Many people underestimate the effort and strategic planning that goes into content creation. I started creating content in April of 2020. Although people responded well to my content almost immediately, I want to take my time with it. Through trial and error and a lot of research/ data analysis, I have transitioned from a College Vlogger on YouTube to an Acne Beauty Creator on TikTok. The first advice I always give anyone who wants to be a creator is to post anything they enjoy, and the data will choose your niche. Read more>>

Zoë Karlson

I’ve been creating since I could talk. Ruminating on “My Brand” since I was at least 15. I spent many a summer pushing my wares at flea markets (and I still do), and I push my online presence as much as I can as that is Today’s way…Just made my very first order via TikTok Shop. I still have a ways to go. But Passion plus Consistence is the key in my experience. Read more>>

Ricardo Ortiz

I was hired to be the truck driver to deliver the plants the sales rep sold. After 3 months of being the driver, the nurseriy sales rep. quit and I was asked to take on his position. I had no experience nor knowledge on being a sales person let alone on plant care and it’s requirements. Read more>>

Jessica Handelman

We are still actively working on scaling the business but instagram helped us get our name out beyond our immediate circle of friends.We also attended a ton of local events and handed out business cards wherever we could. Read more>>

Kevin Ernster

Since I have been in business, I first started detailing out the back of my 2010 Honda Civic. You do what you can with the resources you can afford. I then saved up enough capital about 6 months later to buy a work van, this work van would later be wrapped with my lime green logo. Everyone in the city recognizes the van because of how bright it is. From there the work van had all my supplies but I was still missing vital detailing equipment. Read more>>

Lisa Chastain

I have scaled up by consistently reinvesting as much of my capital into my business as possible. I have reinvested in a marketing build out as well as investing in my book, and intentional branding. Read more>>

Joe Koopsen

When I first started Joe’s Farm, it was on a 2.5-acre lot just outside of town. There was nothing on the property except a mailbox. But as an ambitious 15-year-old, I somehow could see what this little 2.5-acre farm could look like with a little sweat equity! With help from my dad, we started with a chicken coop that held 150 egg-laying hens. Read more>>

Paige Peterson Galvan

When we opened way back in 2015, our business model was completely different. I hadn’t had any babies yet, and I had lots of time on my hands and the world had not been struck by a global pandemic yet. So the main focus was my kids program. I taught kids classes several hours a day and then Also offered studio rentals when we didn’t have our program going. Read more>>