Born to Fly Podcast

042-graphic work has to serve others, with Andrew Barton

Episode Summary

How can you monetize your creative skills? Andrew Barton, graphic designer and a self-published author, shares his story.

Episode Notes

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Andrew Barton has had his own graphic design business for 11 years now.  He could have scaled up and started an agency but for now, he chose to self-publish a children's book.  He shares his journey and what shaped him as an entrepreneur.

We talk about:

• 1:50 How did Andrew end up being a graphic designer?
• 5:08 Do you need education to become a graphic designer?
• 6:01 When did Andrew start his own graphic design business?
• 07:17 And after 11 years of self-employment Andrew got bored and wrote a children’s book?
• 8:38 What was it like to create a children’s book (Heyward the Horse)?
• 14:00 What does Andrew prefer; graphic design for clients or his own creative work?
• 19:20 About the Holy Spirit in your creative process
• 20:50 Andrew’s advice for other designers and creators who want to have a successful business.
• 23:23 How come Andrew started to like networking?
• 27:47 Where can we find more about Andrew and his work?

https://andrewbartoncreative.com

https://andrewbartoncreative.com/LINKTREE/

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