79. SacAnime Summer 2023 Review

79. SacAnime Summer 2023 ReviewLindsey and Donte discuss their experiences at SacAnime. They walk through their expenses and profits, how they dealt with the tricky business of getting reception in a giant building made of concrete, and both new and old strategies they put to work to navigate their *very* busy weekend. Curious about the nuts and bolts of selling at an anime convention? This episode is for you.What’s your favorite event to either sell your own work, or buy some small-business-made art for yourself?Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!Referenced Info:Lindsey’s wifi hotspot: Verison Jetpak Hotspot WiFi Device (4G LTE MiFi 8800L)ULINE’s support of conservative candidates: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/07/us/politics/liz-dick-uihlein-republican-donors.htmlAlternative eco-friendly shipping: EcoEnclose (ecoenclose.com)_____About Your HostsLindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, mythology, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 80k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.Find LindseyWebsite and online store – lindseymdillon.comPatreon – patreon.com/lindseymdillonInstagram, TikTok, and Facebook – @lindseymdillon Find DonteWebsite and online store – earthnationceramics.comPatreon – patreon.com/EarthnationceramicsYoutube – Earth Nation CeramicsInstagram – @earth_nation_ceramicsTikTok and Facebook – @earthnationceramicsJoin the Discord – https://discord.gg/Xtmwk7y