Wealth Edit: Riley Sheehey, Artist/Illustrator
from The Wealth Edit Podcast Hosted by The Wealth Edit
On this episode we speak to Riley Sheehey, a freelance artist and illustrator, and she shares her story about making a career out of her passion. Riley has always loved art, and she used to be an elementary school art teacher. In 2014, she started painting Mason Jars and selling things on Etsy. It started to pick up, and in 2016, she began spending more time on growing her business. Riley speaks about growing in confidence as she built her business. Some advice Riley gave: · When making a change in your career path, make sure to have six months of money saved before taking action. · Your hobby can grow and become your main source of income! · You don’t have to have a strong background in finance to start a business. You are never too old to learn. · You need to be specific in contracts. You will learn from your mistakes. · Business doesn’t have to be personal. Don’t worry about being “pushy” or “difficult”. Riley speaks about her journey starting her business and shares valuable tips for other entrepreneurs. From contracts to pricing, Riley covers many topics to help anyone looking to turn their passion into their full-time job! Visit Riley’s website here! To learn more about the Wealth Edit, visit our website and take our quiz! We post fun updates and tips on our Instagram, @wealthedit, and YouTube, so make sure to come see us! Check out the podcast on Spotify!
Embed this episode
No transcript yet.