How to Start a Calligraphy Side Hustle and Promote Mental Health (with Robi Ann Ink)

In this interview, Robi Ann tells us how she balances her calligraphy side hustle with her robust full time job as an architect. We discuss how to build a profitable calligraphy business, maintain mental health, and maintaining authenticity. It's not easy, but every little step adds up to the bigger picture and dream. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Intro to Robi Ann Ink 4:46 - Doing it on your own 6:50 - Overcoming low profit margins 7:43 - Why did you invest in yourself? 9:21 - Biggest lessons from The Craft Academy 10:11 - Achieving more efficiency with The Craft Academy 11:31 - Tips for balancing a full time job and a side hustle 13:26 - Tips for beginners 17:00 - Tips on pivoting in business 19:47 - Future plans for Robi Ann Ink 20:36 - The importance of mental health in business 22:39 - Advice to your past self M E N T O R S H I P You can find out more about the program here: www.wandercrafter.com/craftacademy And apply to work with me here: www.wandercrafter.com/calendar FREE NICHE WORKSHEET + FREE MASTERCLASS: http://eepurl.com/gAuW79 FAVORITE ENGRAVING SUPPLIES https://www.amazon.com/shop/wandercra... HIRE ROSIE FOR LIVE EVENTS Website: www.wandercrafter.com/contact-us/ CONNECT WITH ROSIE ON INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/wandercrafter/ FAVORITE CRM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy1lpcBhx-E&t=4s Get 20% off your first year of Honeybook! https://tinyurl.com/HoneybookRosie