Hobby To Hustle Podcast

Hosted by Gemma Dillon & Candace Lam

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A podcast for creatives run by two fellow business owners who discuss the ups and downs of creative entrepreneurship - from dealing with imposter syndrome to celebrating new business milestones.

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August 6, 202456 min

Mid Year Round up | Ep. 29

In this episode, we're wrapping up our podcast for this season with a mid year round up. Links:The Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businessesThe Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:Cocoo Island InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

June 4, 202447 min

Personality traits of successful biz owners | Episode 28

In this episode we're chatting about what we think makes a successful art business owner. Whilst not all of these traits are essential, we definitely think they're helpful to have.Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businessesThe Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

May 21, 202431 min

Hustle to Hobby | Ep. 27

As a business owner it's sometimes hard to make time for yourself. Today we're talking about hobbies and how to build some personal downtime into your schedule.Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

April 22, 202440 min

S(E)O overlooked | Ep. 26

In this week's episode we're talking about SEO. What is it, how do you use it as an artist, and why is it so helpful to utilise as an artist? It's an overlooked marketing method and so this isn't an episode to be missed.Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

April 9, 202411 min

Going outside your comfort zone | Ep. 25

In this week's mini episode Gemma is talking all about comfort zones, including signs that you're working outside your comfort zone already, benefits of working outside of your comfort zone and why working outside your comfort zone isn't just for your own benefit.Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

March 25, 202426 min

How to support fellow creatives | Ep. 24

We love to support our fellow creatives, and here are some of our ideas to support each other!Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

February 6, 202444 min

What to do when you're struggling to focus | Ep. 23

Do you ever sit down and you just can't see to get anything done? In this episode we've got a bunch of suggestions of what to do when you can't "do" anything.Links:Lofi to listen to whilst creating calligraphy | Gemma's easy listening playlistFrom Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

January 23, 202429 min

How we came to be | Ep. 22

An episode about how our friendship and podcast came to be!Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesTry SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)Socials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

December 19, 202351 min

Hopefully Next Year It'll be Better | Ep. 21

This week we're going over our year end wrap up including how we felt about the year, what went well and what plans we have for the year ahead.Links:Try SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingSocials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners

November 28, 202336 min

Why social media sucks (and what to do instead) | Ep. 20

This week we're talking about the downsides with social media and ways to market your products and services without it.Links:Try SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businesses (previously Creative Biz Society)The Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teachingCalligraphy Gems website | Calligraphy and creative biz resourcesSocials:From Yours Truly Studio InstagramKit and Dino FB Group | Candace's stationery groupCalligraphy Gems InstagramCreative Business Owner Community FB Group | Gemma's group for creative biz owners