Creative Money ATX
I am Bri Landry and I grew up in Austin, Texas. I have seen the skyscrapers go up with the cost of living. Austin has always been a place for creatives and I want to find out how we can keep it that way. In this podcast, I will be talking to local artists to find out how they are affording Austin. I want to talk about money, successes, and failures. What does it take to make a living off your art in Austin?
Creative Money ATX
Lizelle Villapando | Owner of Paper Work on South Congress
Lizelle Villapando owns a popular shop on South Congress where tourists and locals can find prints, originals, tees, and more. We talk about how she got started and how they survived covid.
Small Business Advise
- Be conscious of burnout. Treat yourself like one of your employees. You wouldn't ask them to work seven days a week, so you shouldn't either.
- Don't cut corners. Make sure you pay taxes right and hire a CPA.
- Work smarter not harder.
- Try to think a little more with math and less with feelings.
How to get into Paper Work
- Reach out for some time to pitch your art
- Typically the shop will want to stock 20+ prints at first
- 12X16 prints sell well
- For the first quarter the artist gets 80% of sales
- If your print's do well after the first quarter it's a 50/50 split on sales
References
- Overhead, rent, followed by payroll which is close to 30%
- They received help from their landlord and an SBA grant during covid
- South by Southwest
- Regretsy
- Kerbey Lane
- Magnolia Cafe
- Austin Pasta
- Uncommon Objects
- South Congress Books on Kerbey Lane
- Frans
- Hey Cupcake
- Mighty Cone
- Castle Hill
- Shady Grove
- Spread and Co.
- Boldin Creek Cafe
- Sap's
- Thai Fresh
- Hill County Weavers
Find Paper Work
Instagram @Paper_Work_ATX
Find me, Bri Landry
Instagram @creative_moneyatx
https://www.creativemoneyatx.com/
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