The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business 849: Turning Creativity into Profit: How to Monetize Your Art
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Feb 3, 2025 Bonnie Christine, an internationally renowned surface pattern designer and entrepreneur, shares her journey of transforming creativity into profit. She discusses common pitfalls creatives face, such as imposter syndrome, and the importance of community in the creative industry. Bonnie emphasizes actionable steps for monetizing art and encourages listeners to embrace their unique talents. She also reflects on the highs and lows of the creative process and highlights the evolving role of technology in artistic expression.
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Refine Before Monetizing
- Avoid rushing the monetization process, especially in creative fields.
- Focus on refining your work and closing the gap between your vision and output before going to market.
Bonnie's Journey
- Bonnie Christine's journey began in her mom's quilt shop, where she realized fabric design was a career.
- After two years of self-education, she signed her first licensing contract in 2012, changing her perspective and sparking a passion for teaching.
Surface Design Explained
- Surface design encompasses art on any surface, from dishes to wallpaper.
- Surface pattern design, a subset, focuses on repeating patterns on products like fabric and gift wrap.