I was asked to guest-host one of my favorite podcasts, The Motherhood Anthology. This is a group I hold close to my heart and one that I have mentored in numerous times. Kim, the owner, is an amazing human as well as a talented artist. She is someone I’ve grown to love over the years, so when she asked if I would not only be a mentor, but also guest-host her podcast, I jumped at the chance.
I chose Sean Low for this episode. He’s someone that I’ve looked to for inspiration for the last few years.
I talk about Sean often to those I mentor. He is the one that inspired me to create my process, with clients, around building trust and tension. You can read about that here.
I can sum Sean up in one of his own quotes: “A creative business is when you get paid to get lost.” This is the way he sees the world and why I believe every artist, who truly wants to make a living while creating, should listen to him.
Sean is the Founder and President of The Business of Being Creative. Prior to founding The Business of Being Creative in August of 2009, Sean spent six years as the President of Preston Bailey Design, Inc. representing Preston in his business endeavors around the world.
Sean has a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and, apart from working with amazing creative professionals, his business acumen is honed from his previous experience as a lawyer, investment banker, financial executive and small business owner.
Sean’s client list includes the who’s who of creative business - from designers (interior, graphic, event and fashion), photographers, caterers, florists, even Cordovans (shoemakers).
Sean is passionate about challenging creative businesses to be the best versions of themselves, helping them set the foundation for growth and development and working along side creative business owners to take their business as fas as they want them to go.
You can read about Sean’s approach to managing creative businesses on his blog.
On this podcast episode I’m interviewing Sean while he shares his insights on the value of the creative process, the importance of charging appropriately, and building meaningful connections with clients... and so much more.
Thank you to Kim for letting me guest-host and to Sean for sharing an inspirational hour with me.
You can listen to the podcast here.
You can also watch the video here: