RESOURCES
Looking for knowledge and inspiration? You’re in the right place! Wheelhouse resources are like having a good friend in the industry who knows their sh*t. We lean into experts to give us the advice they wish they knew years ago, helping YOU level up.
Spokane’s Jáız Boyd Threads Collaboration and Creativity
“I really see myself as a storyteller. I’m always reading people and I pull a lot from my senses, really everything is telling a story.”
Money Help for Creatives: Who to Hire and When
If and when the time comes, financial pros can help you stay organized and ready to make more money moves.
Determining Your Business Structure
LLCs, C Corps, partnerships, oh my! What business structure is right for your business?
T.S The Solution Mixes Sounds and Songs In Spokane
“I love talking business and music and making it sound cool, which some of my favorite artists did for me. It changes the cool. It changes the standard, it changes everything.”
Olympia’s Dave Sederberg Sets The Stage
“I find joy by being able to have the freedom to create art for art's sake. Not for business, not for somebody else’s parameters of what they want to pay me to paint, create, or build.”
Four Popular Website Builders to Showcase Your Creative Work
If you don’t know a ton of code and don’t want to learn it, there are a ton of options out there for “quick start” website building platforms that are relatively cheap and in some cases even free, and the results are stunning and professional.
Val Thomas-Matson Helps Kids Look, Listen & Learn
We asked community organizer Val Thomas-Matson of Look, Listen & Learn about what it's like making content for kids and how the show helps explain complex subjects like Black Lives Matter and COVID-19 to kids.
Three Ways Musicians Can Level Up Their Creative Career
There are so many ways to find musical communities who are also potential fans.
Be Aware (and Beware!) of These Five Freelance Pitfalls You’ll Want to Avoid
Scope creep, kill fees, working for “exposure”... freelancing can be a minefield of potential problems. Here's how to lay down some boundaries and expectations while hustling for gigs.
3 Easy Tips for a Stress (and Cringe)-Free Professional Bio
Writing a bio for your resume or website isn’t painful if you empower yourself and own your narrative—here’s how!
Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch
It can feel weird to try and ‘sell yourself,’ but figuring out who you are and what you’re great at is crucial to get you where you want to go. And it turns out there are ways to sell yourself—without selling out!
Chicory, Cooking & Creativity: Elise Landry Brings Flavor To Olympia
“Have confidence in yourself and your abilities. Opinions are very subjective and every person has one. You’re not going to please everyone.”
The Pros and Cons of Taking Out a Loan to Fund Your Creative Business
Thinking of taking out a loan for your creative business? Read these pros and cons so you're not taking on debt without a plan.
Jam Scott Changes Hearts and Minds With Creativity
“I know that my creative-mindedness is only part of Tacoma’s collaborative efforts for change, but no one piece of the puzzle is unimportant. We all have something to bring to the table, and the resourcefulness of creatives is integral in connecting the diversity of tactics used in advancing equity efforts.” - Jam Scott
How To Build Your Professional Website
A website is one of the best ways to cultivate your brand as a creative. Absolutely overwhelmed at the thought of that? Come take a dive into the world of web design with us.
Doc Filmmaker Jeff Ostenson Builds Community in Wenatchee
From documenting issues close to his community, to launching a coworking space where creatives can meet up, Jeff Ostenson has helped Wenatchee thrive.
3 Copyright-Free or Friendly Stock Image Sites that Focus on Representation
Representation matters. Here are 3 image collections that focus on BIPOC, gender fluid, and body-positive representations to use in your own creative work.
Tacoma’s Lance Kagey on Being a Catalyst for Creative Momentum
“I believe creatives are the true vitality that makes society thrive. Creative thinking, creative problem-solving, creative producers take the mundane and stale and bring it to life.” -Lance Kagey
4 Things Freelancers Can Do to Manage Their Money
Managing money as a freelancer can be stressful. Before you take the leap, check out these 4 things that can help with freelance financial planning.
Where to Find Royalty-Free Music and Sound for Your Next Project
You’ve got big dreams for your next film/video/podcast/game or app, but a small budget. Here’s a few places to find royalty-free music or sound for your next project.