{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/6632f0d89daa480012302df6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"402: She Took Her Upholstery Career From Side Hustle To World Market and HBO’s Insecure (w/Nicole Crowder)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1714614358312-8bb134d4346a3967fc995a963fd1d807.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This multi-hyphenate artist is the best example as to how pursuing that side hustle you’ve always dreamed about can pay off.</p><p><br></p><p>In the guest chair this week we have Nicole Crowder, an acclaimed designer, upholsterer, editor/writer, and curator. After her first custom furniture collection launched in 200 World Market US retail stores, Nicole continues to expand and now collaborates with brands that span across advertising, hospitality, fashion and television to create modern heirlooms and redefine space making.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode she shares:</p><ul><li>How she balances the titles of editor, designer, curator and artist&nbsp;</li><li>Where her work has been featured, from the HBO television series Insecure, to being&nbsp;acquired by historical museums</li><li>The number one way she ensured high profits while working with brands&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>How she lands huge publications like Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Better Homes &amp; Gardens</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:30 Building a photography portfolio&nbsp;</p><p>08:49 Discovering the world of upholstery&nbsp;</p><p>11:43 Researching and fine-tuning the craft</p><p>13:14 Landing contracts with huge brands</p><p>19:48 Navigating negotiations for maximum profit</p><p>25:34 Building a pay structure&nbsp;</p><p>31:07 Being featured on HBO’s Insecure&nbsp;</p><p>41:58 Tips for entrepreneurs&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Check out episode 402 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>Nicole’s Website: <a href=\"https://www.nicolecrowderupholstery.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nicolecrowderupholstery.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Nicole’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcrowder\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcrowder</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Upholstery Retreats: <a href=\"https://www.theupholsteryretreat.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.theupholsteryretreat.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>World Market: <a href=\"https://www.worldmarket.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.worldmarket.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Vixer app: <a href=\"https://www.vixerapp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.vixerapp.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The Remedy Affirmation Cards: <a href=\"https://www.themelanatedremedy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.themelanatedremedy.com/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Announcements</strong></h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><p>Nicole’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcrowder\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/nicolemcrowder</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media"}