Comments on: Turning Your Creative Hobby Into A Business

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:19:15 +0000

I recently saw an “Andertoon” widget in use on a blog and I must say that each time I visit. . .I look forward to the “daily” that’s there! Puts a smile on my face each time.

By: Sherry Borzo

Sherry Borzo — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:57:09 +0000

Great interview. I enjoyed hearing Mark’s story and have made his side a favorite so I can go back for more. Thanks for having him on as a guest!

By: Bruce Colthart

Bruce Colthart — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:00:31 +0000

It’s great to hear a real *solopreneur* success story (I’m assuming the business is essentially just him). I’ve listened to many if not most of the shows here, and other than authors and consultants (all noble professions), this strikes me as the first one-person business you’ve featured. As a creative professional who designs and writes (and loves to draw), this one was special. Thanks and keep up the good work!

By: Domonyi

Domonyi — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:19:00 +0000

Hi,

Your site is one of my favorites seen around blog explosion. Keep up the good work. I enjoy reading your blog. It is great to find someone who can find the fun things in life! I wish you all the best in all years.

With Regards,
Karoly Domonyi

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Wed, 28 May 2008 07:59:10 +0000

Anita: John Cox is still doing cartoons. He has illustrated cartoons for Allen Forkum’s auto paper.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:23:07 +0000

It’s great that someone can take a talented hobby with a good sense of humor and turn it into a successful business. The cartoons are hilarious. I noticed that Mark has a Typepad widget available for my blog, so I think I’ll go add it.

By: Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:50:31 +0000

Martin, one of the reasons I like the Andertoons cartoons is because they are about business.

Cox and Forkum had good cartoons, too, but they were about politics and rarely covered business topics. I think Cox and Forkum are out of the cartoon business, though, now.

Anita

By: endearing

endearing — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:36:31 +0000

Turning Your Creative Hobby Into A Business

Bookmarked your post over at Blog Bookmarker.com!

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:23:38 +0000

I was most impressed by the fact that Mark has accomplished all of this while being a work-at-home dad. Not to mention the publications his work has appeared in. Is the avatar an accurate representation of you?

Picked my very own favorite from your site “‘I can’t, I’m grounded. My mom heard me say woof.” Love it!

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:25:49 +0000

Interesting to see a hobby could develop into a business. Talking about cartoons, I am a big fan of John Cox & Allen Forkum’s editorial cartoons. I have interviewed them:

http://egoist.solidvox.com/?p=7
http://egoist.blogspot.com/2003/12/interview-with-john-cox-allen-forkum.html