Small-batch & lightweight ceramics and other goods, lovingly handmade in Portland, Or.

Mentorship for Creative Entrepreneurs

My goal is to offer guidance and practical suggestions to assist others on their creative path. Whether you are a fellow seasoned business owner or someone at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, I would love to support you in achieving your goals. Some examples of potential mentorship topics include:

Pricing
Figuring out wholesale
Linesheet creation
Website content
Social media content
Expanding sales avenues
Pottery ergonomics / studio safety

I am offering both in-person and virtual mentoring. If you’d like to meet in person, I will meet you at a coffee shop; either Just Bob (NE Alberta) or TwentySix Cafe (NE 7th). Both offer covered, outdoor seating and wifi.

My hourly rate is $60.

Please fill out the form below. The idea is for you to give me a sense of topics & goals so that I can show up to our meeting prepared with resources and suggestions.

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Please tell me a bit about yourself and your business. What medium(s) do you work in, and what are you seeking assistance with? What are your specific goals, what steps have you already taken, and how can I help you reach them?

Testimonials

“I was struggling to come up with wholesale pricing for my printed goods; there is so much information about it online and it was difficult for me to distill. Livia’s guidance provided me with a much stronger framework on which to build my linesheet. She took the time to look at everything line by line and offered in-depth insight based on her own hard-won experience. I honestly couldn’t imagine doing this without the feedback I received from her.”

⁃ Claire, Artist, Illustrator, & Entrepreneur

“I’m in my first year of my ceramics business and chatting with Livia has helped me tremendously. I had my first big market coming up and she helped me figure out how to price my pieces in a way that is fair to me and to the buyer. She has also pointed me in the right direction of multiple helpful equipment & community resources. Running your own small business can sometimes feel like you’re on your own in a sea of endless tiny decisions. Having the option of chatting with Livia for advice when I need it has been a real relief. Plus she’s fun and easy to talk to, which is just the cherry on top!”

- Anna, Ceramicist & Entrepreneur