{"id":29890,"date":"2025-10-14T03:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=29890"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:44:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:44:07","slug":"why-not-me-learning-to-build-a-business-as-a-creative-by-iman-llompart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/14\/why-not-me-learning-to-build-a-business-as-a-creative-by-iman-llompart\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Not Me? Learning to Build a Business as a Creative by Iman Llompart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Why-Not-Me-Learning-to-Build-a-Business-as-a-Creative-by-Iman-Llompart.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-29891 size-full\" title=\"Why Not Me? Learning to Build a Business as a Creative by Iman Llompart\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Why-Not-Me-Learning-to-Build-a-Business-as-a-Creative-by-Iman-Llompart.png\" alt=\"Why Not Me? Learning to Build a Business as a Creative by Iman Llompart\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Why-Not-Me-Learning-to-Build-a-Business-as-a-Creative-by-Iman-Llompart.png 300w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Why-Not-Me-Learning-to-Build-a-Business-as-a-Creative-by-Iman-Llompart-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Let\u2019s welcome back <a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?s=Iman+Llompart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iman Llompart<\/a> as she shares with us \u201cWhy Not Me? Learning to Build a Business as a Creative.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>Rethinking My Career Path<\/h2>\n<p>The idea of starting my own business has always been a fleeting thought.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But feeling stuck in a competitive job market<\/strong>, especially in a country where everyone is vying for the same opportunities, has a way of shifting your mindset.<\/p>\n<p>Now my thought is, <i>why not?<\/i><\/p>\n<p>If I could do something I love without worrying about the demands of higher-ups, toxic work environments, or rigid hours, the possibility of running a small business becomes more and more intoxicating.<\/p>\n<h2>Recognizing My Challenges<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, I know I\u2019m an overthinker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I\u2019m also aware that starting a business involves<\/strong> a lot of behind-the-scenes knowledge, and that I could use a little hand-holding when it comes to certain things.<\/p>\n<p>Finding clients and setting rates have always been my biggest dilemmas.<\/p>\n<h2>Discovering the Creative Entrepreneur Apprenticeship Program<\/h2>\n<p>But since joining <strong>The Creative Entrepreneur Apprenticeship Program<\/strong>, I feel more at ease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I\u2019m now in my fourth week of the program<\/strong>, and while there\u2019s a lot of information to take in, I know it\u2019s all meant to help me start and grow my business.<\/p>\n<p>The structure alternates between weekly lessons and two-hour office hours, where we can ask any questions we have about the material or our progress.<\/p>\n<h2>Learning from Experienced Mentors<\/h2>\n<p>So far, we\u2019ve covered how to write our bios and how to pitch our services, whether as workshops or as offers to attract more clients.<\/p>\n<p>The instructors,<strong> Beth Barany and Gala Russ<\/strong>, are incredibly hands-on.<\/p>\n<p>They review our homework through the student forum and provide thoughtful feedback to make sure we understand what we\u2019re doing and how to move toward our goals.<\/p>\n<p>The program runs for three months, and we meet every Tuesday for two hour sessions, packed with practical information and personalized guidance.<\/p>\n<h2>The Power of Creative Community<\/h2>\n<p>What makes this program special is the community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Everyone is connected by a shared desire<\/strong> to create and grow a business, but we\u2019re also united by something deeper: a genuine wish to help other creatives.<\/p>\n<p>The creative field doesn\u2019t follow a clear A to point B path, and it\u2019s easy to feel lost or overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why having mentors and peers who can guide and support each other is so valuable.<\/p>\n<h2>Building My Own Creative Business<\/h2>\n<p>With my background in <strong>administration and scheduling<\/strong>, I\u2019m building a business around helping other creatives manage the practical side of their work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As a fantasy writer<\/strong>, I know how important, and sacred creative time is.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a gift to have a team you trust to handle the logistics while you focus on the chaos and magic of imagination.<\/p>\n<h2>Finding Confidence and Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>Right now, I still feel a bit like I\u2019m underwater, absorbing all these new insights, just because it\u2019s new territory and I lack the confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But for the first time<\/strong>, I can see the surface getting closer.<\/p>\n<p>The guidance and patience of my instructors have been invaluable, and I hope to pass on that same sense of support and reassurance to my future clients, who may one day find themselves right where I am now.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<h2>About The Author<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iman-Llompart.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-29365\" title=\"Iman Llompart\" src=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iman-Llompart-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Iman Llompart\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iman-Llompart-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iman-Llompart-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iman-Llompart-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iman-Llompart-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Iman-Llompart.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a>Iman Llompart is a Spanish American writer based in Dubai, raised in Mexico, and currently navigating the final stages of the rough draft of an epic fantasy romance novel. Passionate about storytelling and the writing process, Iman understands the struggles that many novice writers face\u2014the self-doubt, the isolation, and the challenge of completing a book. Through blog posts, insights, and personal experiences, Iman seeks to remind fellow writers that they are not alone on this journey.<\/p>\n<p>When not writing, Iman enjoys reading, deep-diving into writing sessions and lessons, and watching book-based shows and movies. Occasionally, she also braves the unpredictable world of dating\u2014an adventure that sometimes feels more daunting than crafting an entire novel. 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