Episode Details

In this episode, Fiona chats with Amanda from HotHaus Glass emphasizing the importance of starting small and staying resilient. Amanda shares insights on building a brand, the creative process, and the challenges of running a business. Tune in!

You'll Learn How To:

• The importance of aesthetically pleasing
• Balancing creativity and practicality 
• Sources of creative inspiration and balancing work with personal life
• Coping with copycats and the importance of originality
• Advice for aspiring artists and the necessity of formal training
• The physical demands of glassblowing 
• Building an open and honest company culture
• The importance of outsourcing and working smarter
• The value of hard work and perseverance in achieving business success
• Encouraging listeners to take the first step towards their goals
• Early challenges and the journey from working in other studios to establishing their own
• Securing initial funding and managing finances for the business
• Balancing creative work with business responsibilities
• The importance of loving what you make 
• Strategies for marketing and sales
• The importance of community and support
• The decision-making process behind the design

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