Welcome to another edition of Profession Session, where we chat with professionals across various industries and discover their unique journeys and insights.
In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Shelby Swygert, a talented artist who shares her expertise and advice on launching an art business.
Shelby sheds light on the common issue faced by artists who are underpaid and shares a lucrative way to make it work. She emphasizes the importance of reaching out for advice on social media and describes different businesses that artists can explore.
She also talks about the benefits of using Honey Book, a business management software, and how to deal with burnout as a business owner.
One of Shelby's unique specialties is creating live wedding paintings, and she talks about how it adds value to her business.
She also discusses the reasons why she loves doing her own podcast, and in this episode, she shares some valuable insights such as finding pop-up shops in your industry, writing stuff off, and using LinkedIn for networking in a new area.
Shelby also shares her experience with the Clifton Gallup Strength test and using empathy in her business.
She talks about the importance of knowing your value, not just in what you do but who you are as a person.
If you're an artist looking to start your own business or just interested in learning more about the industry, this episode is a must-watch!
Strengthfinders Test - Great tool for any professional to find their powerhouse:
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Enneagram personality test:
https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
Another personality test that helps identify your strengths/weaknesses in any work environment
Guest: Shelby Swygert
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Host: Brody Vinson
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