Creative, Inc.: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Creative, Inc. containing key details about the book.
What is Creative, Inc. About?
"Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business" is a book written by Meg Mateo Ilasco and Joy Deangdeelert Cho, both successful creative entrepreneurs.
Creative, Inc. will teach all types of creatives illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, animators, and more how to build a successful business doing what they love. The authors explain everything from creating a standout portfolio to navigating the legal issues of starting a business. Accessible, spunky, and packed with practical advice, Creative, Inc. is an essential for anyone ready to strike out on their own.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Creative, Inc.
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* The book provides practical advice for starting and running a freelance business, including setting up a business plan, pricing services, and marketing oneself.
* The authors discuss the importance of developing a strong personal brand and building a network of connections in the creative industry.
* They provide tips for building a successful and sustainable freelance business, including diversifying income streams and balancing work and life.
* The book also includes case studies of successful creative entrepreneurs, showcasing a variety of approaches to building and growing a freelance business.
* The authors emphasize the importance of finding work that is fulfilling and enjoyable, and encourage readers to pursue their passions and find their niche in the creative industry.
* They also provide advice for overcoming common challenges and obstacles faced by freelancers, such as dealing with clients, managing finances, and finding work-life balance.
* Overall, the book is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to start a freelance creative business or take their existing freelance business to the next level.
Who is the author of Creative, Inc.?
Meg Mateo Ilasco is a writer, designer, and illustrator in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the principal of the eponymous stationery and housewares company, Mateo Ilasco .
Joy Deangdeelert Cho is a graphic designer, blogger, food enthusiast, and coauthor of Creative, Inc. She worked with numerous fashion clients in New York before launching her own design business and beloved blog, Oh Joy!, in 2005.
Book details
- Print length: 184 pages
- Genre: Business, Nonfiction, Design
What are the chapters in Creative, Inc.?
Chapter 1. Getting started. Animated ; Pixar is born ; A defining goal ; Establishing Pixar's identity
Chapter 2. Protecting the new. Honesty and candor ; Fear and failure ; The hungry beast and the ugly baby ; Change and randomness ; The hidden
Chapter 3. Building and sustaining. Broadening our view ; The unmade future
Chapter 4. Testing what we know. A new challenge ; Notes day
Chapter 5. Afterword: The Steve we knew
Chapter 6. Starting points: Thoughts for managing a creative culture.
What is a good quote from Creative, Inc.?
Top Quote: “Success will most likely come with a fine balance between articulating your vision and taking into account your client’s needs.” (Meaning) - Creative, Inc Quotes, Meg Mateo Ilasco & Joy Deangdeelert Cho
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in furthering your personal growth, you may want to explore my list of favorite self-improvement books. These books, which have had a significant impact on my life, are carefully curated and come with summaries and key lessons.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
