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Financing

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/// 1. The act of obtaining money or capital to launch, or continue running, a creative enterprise.

Ruby Lerner: Preparing Artists for a D.I.Y.W.O. World

Time management, money management, and a D.I.Y.W.O. mindset – the 3 keys to creative professionalism from Creative Capital's Ruby Lerner.
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Poppy King: On Lessons and Lipstick

Self-made cosmetics maven Poppy King discusses how she financed her first venture, won her customers over one by one, and learned to rely on others.
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Paul Budnitz of Kidrobot: Concept Becomes Culture

Kidrobot's creator Paul Budnitz discusses the founding of his wacky idea and the "suicidal marketing strategy" that made it a success.
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Von: Collaborations & Illustration

We talk with illustrator and all-around entrepreneur Von (half of Vonhideki) about hustling, dreaming, and the creative professional's "triangle."
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“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration” — Thomas Edison

At 99%, Behance's think tank, we focus on what happens after inspiration—researching the forces that truly push ideas forward. Our profiles of proven idea makers, action-oriented tips, best-practices sessions, and annual conference are all designed to help you transform ideas from vision to reality.

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