Nathan Barry Archive

003: Profiting from teaching with Sean McCabe

Jul 12, 2014
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ANECDOTE

From Web Design To Lettering Career

  • Sean started hand lettering in 2010 while running a web design firm and shared work publicly.
  • His prolific public sharing attracted print buyers and custom clients, enabling a full-time shift.
INSIGHT

Work In Public Builds Identity

  • Iterating in public built Sean's identity as "the lettering guy" and created inbound questions.
  • That visible focus let him monetise via guides, products and commissions.
ADVICE

Turn Repeated Questions Into A Product

  • Stop answering the same questions by creating a guide or product that scales.
  • Use frequent audience questions to identify the first product to build.
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