Author Archives: Megan

Megan Eckman is the community manager for CreateHype.com. She loves meeting new creative entrepreneurs and sharing their knowledge with others. She also runs her illustration business, Studio MME, which breathes new life into old fairy tales.

Interview with Sapna Mehra

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I met Sapna Mehra at Tara Gentile’s Art of Earning LIVE event back in February and I was immediately bowled over by her gorgeous work and the philosophy behind it.  You are going to love the story of this amazing jewelry designer and her mission to make jewelry for people who have passed through fire…

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

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Ever wanted a book that tells you exactly how over 1,500 people like you build businesses earning $50,000 or much more from just a $100 investment?  If so, Chris Guillebeau’s book MUST be on your reading list.  It distills all the valuable lessons Christ gained from interviews and surveys with entrepreneurs over the past year. …

Link Hype 5-11-12

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 We hope May is treating you well and bringing some pep and passion to your business!  Summer is nearly here and that means craft fair and wholesale show season.  While you’re getting ready for all of that, we’ve found you some great articles to help you sustain your passion for your work and tweak how…

Interview with Sara Selepouchin of Girls Can Tell

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Okay, I’ll admit that I’ve had a girl crush on Sara Selepouchin of Girls Can Tell for over a year now!  Her diagram artwork has soared into popularity and recently she designed work for a food truck.  How cool is that?  Her screenprinted tea towels, coasters, lunch bags, etc. are sure to delight you.  She’s…

Sell Your Crap

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Are you ready to expand your business into a spare bedroom?  Do you want to make some extra money on the side?  Adam Baker’s collection of Sell Your Crap guides offers insight and assistance to help you clean the clutter out of your home/studio and put more cash in your wallet.  Besides his motivational main…

Link Hype 5-4-12

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 May is here and that means grand monthly goals and ideas!  The business articles we found this week for you have those big goals in mind, from getting your work in the hands of celebrities to doubling your sales thanks to a mobile version of your site.  Happy reading! Many of us dream of seeing…