Building Wealth Through Creativity: Insights From a Live Panel with Artists: Elyse Allen, Jonathan Ward, Chrissy Glenn, and Doug Nordberg

Day in a Canoe Podcast

We’re joined by an incredible panel of creative entrepreneurs to explore the challenges and rewards of turning passion into a successful business. Elyse Allen, owner of Elyse Allen Textiles, Jonathan Ward, Founder and Industrial Designer at ICON, Chrissy Glenn, master Metal Sculptress, and Doug Nordberg, Furniture Designer at Nordberg Furniture, each share their journey of building unique brands, embracing creativity, and navigating the balance between business and art.

Key Takeaways: (03:16) Elyse shares her perspective on balancing creativity and business growth. (10:42) Jonathan reflects on letting go of control in his business. (15:33) Chrissy discusses the importance of focusing on quality over quantity. (20:06) Doug talks about finding joy in the creative process despite business pressures. (28:45) Elyse explains how she balances seasonal production with personal creative time. (36:00) Jonathan talks about the need to delegate tasks to grow a brand. (45:18) Chrissy shares her journey of transitioning from galleries to independent work. (50:03) Doug emphasizes the importance of stepping back to enjoy creative freedom.

Resources Mentioned:

Elyse Allen Textiles - https://www.elyseallentextiles.com/

ICON - https://www.icon4x4.com/about-icon/our_story

Chrissy Glenn’s Sculptures - https://www.chrissyglenn.com/

Nordberg Furniture - https://nordberggallery.com/

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