Successfully Unemployed Show with Entrepreneurs Investors and Side Hustle Turning Graphic Design Passion Into Money with Mitch Bowler of Pencil Kings
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May 28, 2024 Mitch Bowler, founder of Pencil Kings and digital art educator, shares his journey from artist to entrepreneur. He discusses how to monetize graphic design skills and the importance of a strong portfolio over formal degrees. Mitch reveals tips for validating ideas and building a client base, emphasizing the shift from artist identity to business mindset. He highlights the need for passion in creative fields and suggests scalable options for growing a design business. Get ready to transform your art skills into a thriving income!
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Early Side Hustle Launch
- Mitch started by building a "how to draw for kids" website and learned SEO to get traffic.
- He worked on it two and a half hours each morning while keeping his full-time job until it gained traction.
Reality Of Passive Income
- "Passive income" rarely means no work; most projects need ongoing effort or they decay.
- Mitch focused on publishing valuable content and following a proven guide to create sustainable revenue.
Start By Telling 100 People
- Validate a common design problem in your local market and prepare portfolio examples that solve it.
- Email 100 people you know and ask them to forward your offer to prospects.
