Happened
Thu, Sep 10th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Online, Google Meet Link in Event Description

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To niche or not to niche? That is a question many creatives have along their freelancing journeys.

It’s a question we ask before we make the jump. One we ask ourselves immediately after jumping. And one we likely continue posing to ourselves long after we’ve begun.

Deciding whether to specialize or be more of a generalist is both a personal & professional question. Sometimes it’s driven by internal factors, and other times, more external ones, such as the economy or job market.

Join us for an engaging conversation to share our own experiences & results from niche-ing down (or not!). Share what factors or variables helped you decide what was right for you/your business/your career – how did you come to a conclusion? Or are you still mulling it over? Maybe you’ve pared your services down to one area of expertise or maybe you only dropped a few things from your proverbial basket, and you still are more on the generalist-side.

Whatever the case and wherever you may land on this question, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, gather insights from each other, and foster collaborations—because no one is doing EVERYTHING 😉

 

Virtual Meetup Information:

Google Meet
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-276-0217‬
PIN: ‪155 406 751‬#
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ABOUT

Solopreneurs is a monthly meeting of independent creatives sponsored by AIGA MN. Join us for an insightful discussion on topics relevant to people working in the creative economy. Meet other local, independent freelancers, consultants, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. All creatives welcome. Free to everyone.

Past Topics

  • Studio Tours
  • Work-in-process
  • Guest Speakers
  • Finding Different Income Streams
  • Design For Good
  • Adding Structure to your Day/Week
  • Goal Setting
  • Collaboration & Contracting
  • Tools & Tech
  • Dealing With Creative Block
  • A.I. News
  • Pricing
  • Business Development
  • Professional Development

Contact Leadership

Leah Meilander
Leah Meilander
Chair of Solopreneurs
I am Freelance Visual Designer, Illustrator, and Lettering Artist based in Bloomington, MN. I have over a decade of experience with brand identities, designing for print & digital, website design and event design.

Through my art & design studio, That's Goodness Design, I offer design services and sell my original artwork. A lot of my custom hand-drawn work appears in my client projects.

When I’m not designing or drawing, I enjoy climbing/bouldering, lifting, going to movies, and hanging out with family & friends.