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Money by Design
Building & Growing Your Financially Sustainable Practice
Friday, March 28 2025
12:00–1:00 pm
Upcoming Event
Friday, March 28 2025
12:00–1:00 pm

Money by Design
Building & Growing Your Financially Sustainable Practice

Friday, March 28 2025
12:00–1:00 pm

Money by Design
Building & Growing Your Financially Sustainable Practice

The Business of Creativity: Building & Growing Your Financially Sustainable Practice

Financial literacy is essential for creative professionals who often navigate irregular income, freelance work, and entrepreneurial ventures. This workshop, led by expert financial planner Delano Saporu, will equip designers and creative professionals with the knowledge and tools to build financial stability, invest wisely, and grow a sustainable creative practice.

Join us for part 3 of a three-part deep dive into the financial fundamentals every creative needs to thrive:

Part 3: “The Business of Creativity: Building & Growing Your Financially Sustainable Practice”

Whether you’re a freelancer, studio owner, or entrepreneur, financial success in the creative industry requires strategic planning. This session provides actionable insights on running a financially sound creative business.

Key Takeaways:

  • How to price your work and negotiate rates confidently
  • The best ways to structure your business (LLC, S-Corp, Sole Proprietor)
  • Essential tax strategies and deductions for creative professionals
  • How to scale your business sustainably and create multiple income streams

This event is perfect for designers, freelancers, and creative entrepreneurs who want to take control of their financial future. Join us to gain the financial confidence you need to thrive in your creative career!

Schedule
  • 12:00 pm EST - Virtual event begins
  • 1:00 pm EST - Virtual event ends
Tickets
  • Non-Members $40.00
  • AIGA NY Members $30.00

About the Instructor

Delano Saporu

Delano is the CEO of New Street Advisors Group, a financial planning and portfolio management firm, where he manages retirement investing for over 460 households across the country. Based in NYC, Delano is dedicated to increasing financial literacy and access for younger and more diverse investors.

Prior to founding New Street Advisors, Delano earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His career includes experience as an Investment Banking Associate at Credit Suisse in New York, where he specialized in financial strategy and wealth management.