Dear Reader,

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Ever start something new and think, “This will be easy, I’ll just do X, Y, and Z and everything will fall into place”… and then reality hits? 🙃

That was me (and Stacie!) when we first started our art businesses.

In this week’s Art After Dark episode, we’re getting real about the things we wish we knew before starting our creative businesses.

We’re talking about:
🎨 The dreamy expectations we had (spoiler: time freedom, location freedom, and creative bliss)
📧 How many pitches it actually takes to land a licensing deal
💸 Why income from licensing is slower than anyone tells you​
💡 The biggest lessons we’ve learned about patience, persistence, and staying true to yourself

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “behind” or questioned if your slow progress means you’re not cut out for this… this episode is for you. We promise you’ll leave feeling less alone and more encouraged to keep going.

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Prefer to listen on Spotify?
👉 Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/YgAEz3VJtWb

Building an art business isn’t a straight path (it’s more of a winding trail with surprise detours and the occasional steep climb). But the good news? You don’t have to walk it alone.

I’d love to know: what’s one thing YOU wish you knew when you started your creative journey? Hit reply and tell me — I’d love to share some responses in a future episode!

Cheering you on,

P.S. If you haven’t yet, hit “follow” on Art After Dark so you don’t miss the next episode.

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