Art Career Development

Whether a novice curious about the cartoon production process, a visual arts student who has not yet experienced that big break, or a seasoned professional looking for valuable insight, Animation Development is the go-to guide for creating the perfect pitch.

Do you dream of being a full-time artist? This friendly, practical guide shows you how to make your dream a reality, with expert advice on everything from writing a business plan to pricing your work and raising your profile as an artist. Learn how to start taking commissions and ensure your long-term success. 

The top achievers learn the most and apply what they learn; therefore, there is no skill, information, or lesson more vital than learning how to learn. This book is a must-listen for business executives, entrepreneurs, people interested in personal development, trainers, teachers, and students. We live in a world where, more and more, we succeed based on what we know rather than what task we perform.

Are you a startup founder with a great product but no sales? Do prospective clients say your product is interesting, but no one’s buying? Collin Stewart, founder and CEO of Predictable Revenue, shares hard-earned lessons about navigating the chaos of a startup and the daunting task of finding your first customers. The Terrifying Art of Finding Customers is a straight-talking guide for founders focused on tackling the essential steps to growth in the right sequence.

A practical guide to build your emotional intelligence and develop social skills to strike confidently the conversation of life! Through this audiobook, build your social skills and have a list of social skills blunders to avoid. Understand confidence and gravitas and more importantly ways improve these. Today, social anxiety or people declaring themselves introverted on the spur of the moment is quite common, and this is largely due to a lack of social skills on the part of the majority of people.

Optimism is your secret weapon in business and in life. It is custom designed specifically for you, and it is capable of bringing you everything you want. Optimism can overcome financial problems, physical disabilities, and personal challenges. In Jim Stovall's latest audiobook The Art of Optimism, he uses stories, studies, and personal experience to illustrate how adopting an attitude of optimism can change your life.

This trusted reference puts thousands of ready-to-use words, phrases, descriptions, and action items right at your fingertips — perfect for review time, creating development plans, and monitoring performance year-round. Whether you're an HR professional or a manager, chances are there's one...

Ever wonder why some people seem so popular and magnetic and others seem to repel? Do you want to be one of those magnetic individuals? Learn about the art and science of personal magnetism. Anyone who holds an earnest desire and a strong will/determination can become magnetic when applying the principles herein. We'll go over personal magnetism, mental and physical poles, physical magnetism, nerve force energy, mental atmosphere, magnetic currents, and more.

Elaine Biech, one of the most highly regarded names in talent development, has set out to identify the perfect blend of content mastery and audience insight. The result is this highly informative book. The Art and Science of Training presents the science for learning and development, but it also emphasizes that training success lies in knowing what to do when things don't go as planned.

Make a lasting impact by launching new initiatives, inspiring others, and championing innovative approaches with this from-the-trenches guide by trusted executive mentor, entrepreneur, and leadership expert Joel Peterson. Many leaders see their roles as presidents/managers, with a primary focus...

The modern life makes us take decisions and act faster and faster. But not all people are capable of doing all things that were planned on time. So how is it possible to spend time effectively and consciously? What rules can help you to keep up-to-date with work and to complete projects according to deadline? This practical audio course will answer on all these questions.

Do you want to improve your leadership skills and learn how to bring out the best in your employees, co-workers, or students? Then The Art of Supportive Leadership can help you! Large and small companies of every kind (from well-established industrial corporations to sparkling new tech firms) are using this proven approach to leadership with great success. It has become equally indispensable to the non-profit organizations, schools, and military personnel who also use it.

The AI revolution is happening now. Software developers who embrace AI will be best positioned to thrive in the future. This concise book provides a crucial foundation in the core concepts driving this transformative technology, including: Machine Learning: How algorithms learn from data to make predictions.

Step into the world of entrepreneurship with The Founder’s Art of Fortitude by Jeffrey Nelson Cole and brace yourself for a brutally honest guide through the complexities of establishing and running a successful business. Unlike any other business book, this one speaks directly to those prepared to face the harsh realities of entrepreneurship with resilience and strategic foresight.

In The Art of Presentation, the second book of the new Jim Stovall and Dr. Ray Hull Your Ultimate Guide series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective public speaking.

Let's explore how to protect your business from failure, build it to the point where your retirement needs are met, and sell or transfer it at the highest net revenue possible by leveraging growth, employee retention, and tax strategies.

How to Start a Home-Based Art Business is your ultimate guide to transforming your passion for art into a thriving business. Whether you specialize in painting, illustration, digital art, or craft-making, this book will walk you through every step of establishing and expanding your home-based art business. With actionable strategies, expert advice, and inspiring stories from successful home-based artists, this guide covers everything from setting up your studio and managing finances to marketing your work globally and building a brand that resonates with your audience.

Apply user experience best practices to effortlessly transform the other 95 percent of your website visitors into better customers and champion referrers. The book is based on accepted psychology around buyer behavior and backed by more than a decade of deployment in the field.