101010 Project: Paula Joerling on Business Mentors

 

Paula Joerling

 

Name of Business: Paula Joerling Studio


Blog: www.paulajoerling.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paula-Joerling-Studio/218183375864

Etsy Hand Made: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaulaJoerlingStudio

Etsy Vintage:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaulaJoerlingVintage

 

Years in Business: I have been a freelance artist in one form or another for 30 years. I have been a freelance illustrator for about 8 years.

 

A little info:

I am a freelance illustrator living in Atlanta Georgia. My designs are primarily used for the gift and tabletop industry. Typically, I work in watercolor and collage and enjoy incorporating fabric, stitched paper and found objects in my art.

 

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QUESTION: Do you have a business mentor? What value does that offer to your experiences as a business owner?

 

Paula's ANSWER:

Funny you should ask…….as of a few weeks ago, yes. I felt like I was hitting a wall and needed a shot in the arm. I do my best work when I am directed and I hadn’t been getting much of that lately. I found a mentor through a friend and it’s been really great having someone help me with some of the things I have been struggling with in my business.

It’s always good to see your business through the eyes of someone who has been there and done that.

 

Current Projects:  "Currently I am working on a series of collage pieces that will make their way to my etsy handmade shop."

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For more information on the 101010 Project, the complete list of questions and the women hosting them, check out the 101010 Website

(Note: Due to life's unexpected twists & turns, this session of the 101010 Project features eight participants instead of the intended 10.)