Wendy Conklin is an artisan, designer, educator, and entrepreneur. Wendy took her love for chairs and education and created Chair Whimsy, a business that not only re-designs chairs but teaches others how to bring their creativity to life in the process. In this episode, she talks about ways adults can re-learn how to play in order to spark their creativity and how to incorporate that creativity into their work.
“Looking back, I'm really glad I bet on myself. That was the best thing I could have done. And I just think that more people would just bet on themselves, and that gets me up in the morning,” shares Wendy Conklin, founder of Chair Whimsy. Wendy is an artisan, designer, and educator who uses her chairs to teach others how to bring creativity into their lives. In this episode, Wendy joins host Cheri to talk about the importance of making time for creativity as an adult.
Listen to the full podcast interview by Cheri Ruskus with Wendy Conklin on your preferred podcast channel.
In this podcast, the host covers:
What led Wendy to begin designing chairs
The importance of taking control of your brand
How to use hands-on-activities in brainstorming
Why it is better to set higher prices as artists and artisans
Why Wendy decided to create her online course
Why play is important, even for adults
How adults can re-learn how to play and spark their creativity
Podcast Quotes:
“Looking back, I'm really glad I bet on myself. That was the best thing I could have done. And I just think that more people would just bet on themselves, and that gets me up in the morning.” (9:01-9:14 | Wendy)
“You know your business better than any expert out there.” (9:41-9:44 | Wendy)
“Research has shown us that tactile doing, touching with your hands, connects to your brain and allows that creativity to happen.” (15:44-15:54 | Wendy)
“We all need more play. All of us adults do, and many of us just don't know how to do it.” (18:56-19:01 | Wendy)
“When you go ahead and set your price really high, you are setting yourself up for that perceived value.” (22:50-22:57 | Wendy)
“Life is not about working 24/7. It is about doing your work, but also enjoying life too.” (23:39-23:46 | Wendy)
About the Podcast Guest:
To learn more about Wendy Conklin visit her website (Chair Whimsy).
Pre-order Wendy’s book (Life Whimsy).
About the Host:
After selling her business of 16 years in 1999, Cheri knew the next step to take was to empower other entrepreneurs and small business owners through the power she had discovered in business coaching.
It has been her honor to learn skill sets from the real world experience of owning a business for all those years as well as being mentored by the best of the best in the areas of mindset, marketing and creating strong business systems. Cheri offers Colorado business coaching programs, and is an expert workshop facilitator.
About The Bright Shiny Object Project Podcast:
The Bright Shiny Object Project Podcast is a vehicle to open your perspective about which shiny ideas are going to keep you on course and which ones are taking you to the point of distraction. As entrepreneurs we see the world with our eyes wide open. And therefore, we come across many bright shiny objects on any given day.
Listen to the full podcast interview by Cheri Ruskus with Wendy Conklin on your preferred podcast channel.
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