How Do You Create When You Aren’t Feeling Inspired?
One of the most frequently asked questions I get when coaching is, “How am I supposed to create when I’m not inspired?” (Short video...
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tylerham
Nov 45 min read
How to get your foot in the door of the toy industry in 5 easy steps!
A while ago, I created a series of five short videos outlining a basic path for anyone interested in getting into the toy and...
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tylerham
Oct 282 min read
Is your company ready to go after it's first big license?
Associating your company with an established IP has many benefits, including potential for expanded market exposure and increased sales. ...
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tylerham
Oct 212 min read
How to Structure Your Payments as a Toy Industry Freelancer
A lot of times, when I talk to someone just entering the freelance world, their biggest fear is not getting paid. While I can confidently...
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tylerham
Oct 144 min read
Following My Passions To Career Suicide
When you are a child, you are told to follow your passions. You are supposed to explore, take risks, play. As you grow and develop you...
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tylerham
Oct 72 min read
What I learned about Creative Direction from my contractor dad, and Henry Ford.
My dad was a prolific home builder, and while he never counted them, he probably built over 150 homes in his career all over Marin...
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tylerham
Sep 303 min read
My Breakthrough Journey From Job Hopping Artist, To Stanford StartX Mentor.
“How on earth did you become a mentor at StartX” Honestly, nobody ever asked me that… at least in THAT way. But I have asked myself that...
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tylerham
Sep 231 min read
Hemingway's Best Advice To Help You Avoid Writer's Block
Writer's block has no friends. At some point it hits us all - even when you write rhyming books about monsters (That was a personal plug...
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tylerham
Sep 163 min read
Critique With Heart, Even When Yours Is Stone
"If you want someone to say something nice about your work, show your mom." I had never had a teacher be so direct with me before. ...
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tylerham
Sep 93 min read
Launching A Toy Company? Avoid This Surprising Mistake
You did it. You created a toy company. You have your first product idea. You even have your first factory ready to go into production....
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