Ep 185: To Niche or Not to Niche: Finding Clarity as a Creative
How niche should you be as a creative? In this episode of Paper Talk Podcast, Quynh Nguyen, Jessie Chui, and Sara Kim sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about niching down. They reflect on how their businesses have evolved, the challenges of serving multiple audiences, and the clarity that comes from defining who you are truly creating for.
“Teaching art and selling art are two very different conversations.” - Jessie
Jessie shares her decision to separate her fine art practice from her educational offerings, while Sara reflects on choosing cohesion over complexity within one brand. Together, they discuss branding, price points, audience expectations, and why confusion often leads to disengagement.
This episode also offers a glimpse into the kind of real, thoughtful conversations that happen inside the Paper Talk Mastermind.
Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:
- What it really means to niche down
- One brand vs. multiple brands
- Teaching vs. selling art
- Audience confusion and clarity
- Branding consistency
- The role of feedback and community
👉 The Best Thing We Bought for Under $20
- Quynh: Large siding
- Jessie: USB-A to Lightning Charger Cable
- Sara: Pedestal end table
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