Who makes more $$$? An accountant or a calligrapher?

In this inspiring episode of Creative Business Real Talk, I sit down with Laura Hess of Getrie’s Calligraphy - a former accountant who took our calligraphy courses in 2020 thinking, “I’m not even artistic.”

Fast forward to today: she quit her 20-year corporate job, runs a thriving calligraphy business, and now earns way more PER HOUR for her calligraphy than for her accounting services!!

Here’s what you’ll learn from Laura’s journey:

(1:15) Why Laura got into calligraphy & how those grad-school handwriting guidelines rooted her in her passions!
(4:20) How Laura’s need for a ‘creative purpose’ perpetuated her business
(6:25) When Laura finally figured out she was ready to start moving her business forward (even if she was ‘doing it scared’!)
(14:20) How calligraphy changed Laura, both personally & professionally, and how it's never too late to tap into a new skill & career
(21:20) Laura shares how the investment in herself has paid off, the moment things “clicked” for her, and the perks of being your own boss

Never in a million years did Laura think she’d quit her accounting job, start her own biz, end up charging WAY MORE for calligraphy, & feel this much freedom and flexibility of not having a boss.

Tune in to see what can happen when you just “give it a try” and pursue your creative side!

Don't forget, the Pro Calligrapher Bundle opens for enrollment January 27th, 2026!

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https://www.gertiescalligraphy.com/

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