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May 2024
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Loving what you make with Amanda of HotH...

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
About this episode

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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