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    046 – From Freelance to a Flock with Johanna Fritz

    046 – From Freelance to a Flock with Johanna Fritz

    FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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    046 – From Freelance to a Flock with Johanna Fritz

    FromGift Biz Unwrapped

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    Length:
    34 minutes
    Released:
    Feb 22, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Johanna has been a freelance illustrator for more than ten years and works together with publishers, manufacturers, and advertising agencies.
    She is currently represented by the agency Wundergarden.
    Her target market is children and those who like fun characters and happy colors.
    Johanna is already known in her industry for being active and engaging on all kinds of Social Media Channels. Based on this experience and exposure, she started a second business called Fritzi Flock. It is all about growing illustrators’ businesses to the next level. This includes coaching, workshops, interviews and a lot more.
    Motivational Quote 

     
    Business Inspiration and DevelopmentThe light bulb moment [4:17]
    First paid project – Weekly cartoon [6:14]
    Forming Fritzi Flock and The Doodle Challenge [9:02]
    Getting Started in FreelancingHow to get your first clients [14:02]
    Getting known by publishers [15:52]
    Business Building InsightListen to your flock [12:28] and [20:05]
    Nurturing her customers [18:58]
    How Johanna manages her day [21:32]
    Success TraitJohanna is a hustler and looks forward to getting up every morning knowning she can illustrate and coach.
    Productivity/Lifestyle Toolhttps://asana.com/ (Asana) – With tasks, projects, conversations and dashboards, Asana enables teams to move work from start to finish.
    Recommended Bookhttp://www.giftbizbook.com ()http://amzn.to/1KG76nR (How to Style Your Brand: Everything You Need to Know to Create a Distinctive Brand Identity) by Fiona Humberstone
    Contact Linkshttp://www.byjohannafritz.de (By Johanna Fritz Website)
    http://www.fritziflock.de (Fritzi Flock Website)
    https://www.facebook.com/byjohannafritz (By Johanna Fritz Facebook)
    https://www.facebook.com/fritzi.flock (Fritzi Flock Facebook)
    http://www.twitter.com/byjohannafritz (Twitter)
    http://linkedin.com/in/byjohannafritz (LinkedIn)
    https://www.instagram.com/byjohannafritz (Instagram)
    Snapchat – @byjohannafritz
    Periscope – KJohannaFritz
    If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/ApplePodcasts (Apple Podcasts) or http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts (Google Podcasts). That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue
    Released:
    Feb 22, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    Have you thought about turning your hobby into a profitable small business? This podcast shows you how to do just that. Whether you want a side gig for some extra cash or to get out of your 9-5, the handmade products you make for fun can hold the key! In each episode you'll hear steps and actions to take to start and grow a profitable business. It's created specifically for the handmade product business entrepreneur; a group I lovingly call Gifters, Bakers, Crafters, and Makers. You're a fabulous unique creative person and I'm here to help you get on the right path to making your vision a reality. There's a lot out there about building a service based business, some about building a product business, but handmade is different. There are specific nuances to handmade that we cover here. Have you thought about starting a business but not sure what the first steps should be and you're afraid to do it "wrong?" Have you started your business but it's not progressing as you had envisioned? Are you confused about Etsy, Amazon Handmade and Shopify platforms? What about email marketing and Facebook or Instagram ads for attracting sales? There is so much to know it can be overwhelming and confusing. I'm your host, Sue Monhait, and I interview business owners who have been where you are. This is combined with over 30 years of experience consulting hundreds of boutique and big brands along with opening two profitable product based business of my own, I'm here to help you realize your dream. At the end of each episode, you'll walk away with new ideas, tools, or processes that you can apply immediately to get results. Decide on your business. Learn how to get started. Hear what others do to get customers and increase their sales. A great first step is to subscribe to the show. Then you'll automatically get each new episode as it releases - ready and waiting for you when it's convenient to listen. The main show becomes available on Saturday morning with a short Tips & Talk episode on Wednesday. I want you to know that you don't have to do this alone. Find more free resources over at GiftBizUnwrapped.com and if you're looking for a community of handmade makers just like you, join us over in my private Facebook Group - Gift Biz Breeze.