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Why the Marketoonist is the dream indie business - Tom Fishburne

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May 1, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Early Czech Republic Move

  • Tom Fishburne moved to the Czech Republic at age 22 seeking risk and new experiences.
  • This bold step gave him confidence for future career risks, including becoming a full-time cartoonist.
ANECDOTE

First Major Client & Self-Doubt

  • Tom received his first significant payment from the Wall Street Journal for his cartoons.
  • He faced imposter syndrome, doubting his worth and pricing too low initially.
ADVICE

Value-Based Pricing Advice

  • Price your work based on the value you provide, not based on competitors' rates.
  • Adopting a business mindset to pricing was a turning point for Tom.
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