1. EachPod
EachPod
Calligraphy Biz Corner - Podcast

Calligraphy Biz Corner

Have you been itching to turn your creative passion into a business? You're in the right place! We're Shaochen and Alane, calligraphy biz besties who built our dream businesses from scratch, and we're spilling the ink on how you can too!

Join us on Calligraphy Biz Corner for biweekly biz chats, where we guide you through the maze of running a creative business, complete with real-life strategy and mindset magic. As two full time wedding calligraphers and business educators, we have over a decade of business experience working with hundreds of wedding, luxury and corporate clients, and we've mentored hundreds of calligraphers just like you. Together, let's uncover the business that supports the life YOU want and leave the overwhelm and imposter syndrome behind.

Get ready to hear our successes, stumbles, and insider insights -- we're here to give it to you straight and make your solopreneur journey less lonely by being in your corner! So come join the inner circle of two business-savvy calligraphers who've been there, inked that ✍️ 

Entrepreneurship Arts Visual Arts Business Education
Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
35
Years Active
2024 - 2025
Share to:
33. Lessons We Wish We Knew About Managing Clients as Creative Business Owners

33. Lessons We Wish We Knew About Managing Clients as Creative Business Owners

Navigating client relationships is one of the most important — and often most challenging — parts of running a creative business. Whether you’re a calligrapher, stationer, live event artist, or anoth…

00:48:06  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
32. Creating Video Content that Connects and Converts: Reels, YouTube, and Showing Up with Confidence (with Shine With Natasha)

32. Creating Video Content that Connects and Converts: Reels, YouTube, and Showing Up with Confidence (with Shine With Natasha)

Ever freeze up when you think about recording a Reel? Or feel like you “should” be on video but don’t even know where to start? You are so not alone — and this episode is here to help.

We brought on t…

00:55:16  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
31. How This Creative Mom Built a Thriving Calligraphy Business with Relationship Marketing with Jen Bowen of She Made It Like That

31. How This Creative Mom Built a Thriving Calligraphy Business with Relationship Marketing with Jen Bowen of She Made It Like That

What does it really look like to grow a thriving creative business while raising a family, managing a full client roster, and staying true to yourself?

In this episode, we’re joined by Jen Bowen of Sh…

00:58:42  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
30. Pricing Common Scenarios for Calligraphers & Stationers: A Live Coaching Call

30. Pricing Common Scenarios for Calligraphers & Stationers: A Live Coaching Call

Let’s talk pricing. If you’ve ever stared at an inquiry thinking, “What the heck do I charge for this?”, you’re not alone. We were invited to share our expertise for a live coaching call hosted by El…

00:57:04  |   Tue 13 May 2025
29. How to Use Financial Data to Grow Your Creative Business with Samantha Eck of Firestorm Finance

29. How to Use Financial Data to Grow Your Creative Business with Samantha Eck of Firestorm Finance

You probably didn’t become a calligrapher because you love spreadsheets. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your numbers, this episode is about to change the game! We're joined by Samantha Eck of Fir…

00:40:52  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
28. Show Up, Stand Out & Build an Authentic Brand Online with Madelyn Furlong of Madelyn Victoria Co.

28. Show Up, Stand Out & Build an Authentic Brand Online with Madelyn Furlong of Madelyn Victoria Co.

We know how overwhelming it can feel to show up online consistently, create engaging and authentic content, and stand out as a calligrapher or creative entrepreneur—which is why we’re so excited for …

00:55:54  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
27. Empowered CEO Part 3: Get More Done with these 5 Productivity & Time Management Hacks

27. Empowered CEO Part 3: Get More Done with these 5 Productivity & Time Management Hacks

We’re wrapping up our Empowered CEO Series with a must-listen episode on taking action in your creative business! If you’re looking for time management strategies, productivity tips, and ways to take…

00:39:18  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
26. How to Offer Live Calligraphy & Engraving for Weddings with Kendall Udofia of Cedar Cliff Designs

26. How to Offer Live Calligraphy & Engraving for Weddings with Kendall Udofia of Cedar Cliff Designs

In this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re diving into the exciting world of live wedding calligraphy and live engraving with special guest Kendall Udofia from Cedar Cliff Designs! If you're a …

00:56:14  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
25. Empowered CEO Part 2: Strategize Like a CEO and Scale Your Calligraphy Business

25. Empowered CEO Part 2: Strategize Like a CEO and Scale Your Calligraphy Business

We’re back with part two of our Empowered CEO Series, and this time, we’re diving into how to strategize like a CEO in your calligraphy business. If you're a creative business owner who is ready to s…

00:49:28  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
24. Top 2025 Wedding Trends with Desirée Adams of Verve Event Co.

24. Top 2025 Wedding Trends with Desirée Adams of Verve Event Co.

In this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we chat with luxury wedding planner Desirée, owner of Verve Event Co. and host of the Ask the Planner podcast, about upcoming 2025 wedding trends and the cr…

00:59:31  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
23. Empowered CEO Part 1: 4 Key Mindsets for Building a Thriving Business in 2025

23. Empowered CEO Part 1: 4 Key Mindsets for Building a Thriving Business in 2025

We’re kicking off 2025 with a three-part series to help you step into your power as both a calligrapher and the CEO of your business. In this episode, we dive into four game-changing mindsets: defini…

00:37:57  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
22. Stress-Free Holidays: How to Take Time Off from Your Calligraphy Business

22. Stress-Free Holidays: How to Take Time Off from Your Calligraphy Business

In today's episode, we’re so excited to chat about something we all deserve and definitely need: taking time off as a business owner! Join us as we share how we're planning our own well-earned holida…

00:33:16  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
21. 3 Ways to Market Your Calligraphy Business without Social Media with Marie of Maiden September

21. 3 Ways to Market Your Calligraphy Business without Social Media with Marie of Maiden September

We’re thrilled to welcome Marie Coleman-Johns, calligrapher, engraving artist, and founder of Maiden September, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Marie specializes in live event personalizat…

00:54:36  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
20. Manage Business Finances and Grow Your Wealth with Money Coach, Erinn Bridgman

20. Manage Business Finances and Grow Your Wealth with Money Coach, Erinn Bridgman

We’re so excited to welcome Erinn Bridgman, money management and mindset coach for female entrepreneurs, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Erinn brings her expertise in business and personal…

01:09:40  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
19. Why Ongoing Learning is Essential to Thrive as a Small Business Owner

19. Why Ongoing Learning is Essential to Thrive as a Small Business Owner

In this week's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re diving deep into a topic that every creative business owner should prioritize: the value of continuous learning and development for business su…

00:54:53  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Minisode 2: Why You’re Getting Ghosted in Your Business (And How to Fix It!)

Minisode 2: Why You’re Getting Ghosted in Your Business (And How to Fix It!)

In today's minisode, we’re diving into a spooky topic that haunts every calligrapher (and creative business owner) — getting ghosted by potential clients. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why…

00:13:51  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
18. How to Make Your Calligraphy Business Legal with Paige Hulse of The Creative Law Shop

18. How to Make Your Calligraphy Business Legal with Paige Hulse of The Creative Law Shop

We’re so excited to welcome Paige Hulse, lawyer and founder of The Creative Law Shop, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Paige shares her inspiring journey from owning a calligraphy business …

01:03:36  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
17. 6 Steps to Maximize Holiday Sales for Your Creative Business

17. 6 Steps to Maximize Holiday Sales for Your Creative Business

It’s time to start prepping your calligraphy business for the upcoming holiday season, and in this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re sharing everything you need to know to boost your small bus…

00:35:51  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Minisode 1: Learning Calligraphy Skills Whether You're a Beginner or a Pro

Minisode 1: Learning Calligraphy Skills Whether You're a Beginner or a Pro

In this bite-sized episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re answering a listener’s questions about the process of learning calligraphy and art skills.

We dive into how long to practice one script bef…

00:13:06  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
16. From Burned Out to Balanced: Keys to Navigating Busy Season as a Small Business Owner

16. From Burned Out to Balanced: Keys to Navigating Busy Season as a Small Business Owner

In this week's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home for all small business owners and creative entrepreneurs—how to avoid burnout and manage stress in pea…

00:47:08  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Alane Gianetti, Shaochen Wu. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.