229: Hoodzpah + Chomp on Freelancing, Selling Merch, & Personal Projects
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Carving Out Your Own Creative Path
I’ve been attacking these myths for a hot minute now…
You DON’T need big clients to be a successful creative freelancer.
Selling your own products ISN’T the only way to make additional income.
These are just two options—of many—you can pursue.
HOWEVER, if you’re sold on chasing the freelance and/or merch path, then you’ve come to the right place.
Might as well learn from the best…
Because today’s guests knock out work ranging from small mom-and-pop brands, all the way to the big brands we all know.
They also crush it on the side slanging merch, resources, and more to the communities they’ve been building and nurturing over the years.
I’m talking about Jen and Amy Hood of Hoodzpah Design and Joshua Ariza of Chomp...or the 3 Hood Triplets, as some may call this terrific trio.
Today’s format is heavy Q&A based on topics they get asked all the time, as well as a gaggle of questions from listeners like you.
More specifically, we talk shop on:
Carving out time to play.
Tips for creating your own merch.
Creating offerings built on demand.
The pros of small and medium clients.
Plus a ton of quick-fire questions from Twitter followers!
My goal with this episode is to prove that there’s room for everyone at the table while you carve out your own unique path.
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Music - Blookah
Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
Photo & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar
Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico