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How to Scale Without Creative Compromise: Removing the Blocks That Keep You from the Business (and Life) You Deserve with Neille Olson

Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 9:00am EST

Through the experience in building her business, Neille experienced both disappointments and the ultimate success. In this presentation, Neille Olson will share lessons learned and her personal framework for building a creative business. Neille will illustrate that through tenacity and never giving up, it’s possible to achieve your goals creatively and monetize them at the same time. This presentation will help artists and creatives: Think bigger and remove mental limitations and blocks, Understand how to scale their craft and build a business without losing artistic integrity, Identify who their customers are and build processes to support a sales pipeline, and Know their next steps in building their own business framework.   Q&A to follow the presentation.

Neille Olson is the Founder of KNF-Neille Olson, one of the leading mosaic furniture companies in the United States.  For 25 years, her unique designs have been purchased by industry-leading retailers, designers, hotels, as well as cafes and restaurants. As an artist and a businesswoman, it has been her goal to ensure her artistic integrity, whether she’s creating a custom piece for a family, or manufacturing thousands of tables for Crate & Barrel. Her experience and drive have fueled Neille’s other passions for mentoring and teaching others how to scale their businesses without creative compromise. She currently lives in Tucson Arizona with her daughter (and muse!). neilleolson.com

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