SovereignStudio
Super Freak
Just posted this in the customs section.
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Hey guys,
It's been brought to my attention that the proverbial fire under my butt is heating up. I don't really want or need that. I can't comment on anything that may have been said in other threads, as I've not checked them and I won't. I know tempers flare, things are said, and it just drags you down mentally to read and dwell on those posts and makes it even harder to stay focused. it happened to Les. The IMPORTANT thing, I'm aware of it. I'm just not going to dwell on specifics.
I know I haven't been around in a few weeks, like 3 I think? I announced the backlog schedule, I remember that. I've been compiling the requested info you guys have been sending and matching it to stuff. That's quite a job in itself. I had hoped my agent would have time to pitch in with that, but he hasn't had the time so I've been doing it.
The work is being done and is going out! The schedule/business model/agent thing is still working well, keeping things on track. I've got a bunch of stuff done, ready to go. I made a lot of stuff, now I'm on the packaging/labeling part of the task. Again, a job in itself.
I'm still splitting my week between backlog stuff and new orders for eBay and such. I said very early on this would be the case; new orders would be shipping along side of (and sometimes ahead of) backlog stuff, so if you're pissed about that, don't be. I laid that out clearly when I first announced my new set-up. No new orders = no income = no sovereign studio. That would suck for everyone!
I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ABOUT THIS BOARD OR WRITTEN YOU GUYS OFF! I want that very clear. If you recall one of my business mistakes was putting all of eggs in one basket (this board at that time) and not working several venues. So it makes no sense, and would completely unravel my model, to piss away this board just because things are going well on eBay and in other places.
I've heard I'm being compared to another member who created quite a bad place foe himself on the board. Not the case. I can still be reached by PM and email: [email protected] and [email protected] And I DO drop in here, maybe just not as often as I and others would like. Avoiding the board to an extent is part of how I stay on track these days. I log in to check stats and comments and before I know it I've spent 4 hours reading threads. I don't post a lot, but I DO read a lot and waste time I should spend more wisely elsewhere. I'm easily distracted, I guess. More of a character flaw than an excuse, really. Hopefully this smooths out as some of this fresh new stuff starts hitting hands.
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With regard to eBay user "foreverannoyed" yes, that's me. My agent, to be specific. He's not some guy using my photos to rip people off. He's handling all of my current sales and orders, the stuff ships either from him or directly from me.
I can see where Dave is coming from, though I hope he reconsiders. Yeah, a few customizers have backed themselves into a corner. Myself and a few others are working to get OUT of this corner. Hell, I had to give everything up to someone, except the artistic side to get things rolling. For the most part we're honest, well-intentioned people just trying to do quality work. A lot of us have been doing this for a long time, and though we're talented artists, we're only now figuring out how to operate a business. On behalf of us committed to grasping this aspect, bear with us. I'm sure we'll do a lot of work that will be worth your patience and effort.
I know some people are pissed right now. I ran things pretty sloppy and screwed myself. I'm not afraid to admit that. I'm human, I messed up. I'm not asking anyone to ever forget that, but don't dwell on it. Try to pay attention to what I do from now on with regard to how things run.
7 Indy backlog orders going out over the weekend, by the way. Provided I've received your info. If not, I'll contact you.
_________________________________________________________________
Hey guys,
It's been brought to my attention that the proverbial fire under my butt is heating up. I don't really want or need that. I can't comment on anything that may have been said in other threads, as I've not checked them and I won't. I know tempers flare, things are said, and it just drags you down mentally to read and dwell on those posts and makes it even harder to stay focused. it happened to Les. The IMPORTANT thing, I'm aware of it. I'm just not going to dwell on specifics.
I know I haven't been around in a few weeks, like 3 I think? I announced the backlog schedule, I remember that. I've been compiling the requested info you guys have been sending and matching it to stuff. That's quite a job in itself. I had hoped my agent would have time to pitch in with that, but he hasn't had the time so I've been doing it.
The work is being done and is going out! The schedule/business model/agent thing is still working well, keeping things on track. I've got a bunch of stuff done, ready to go. I made a lot of stuff, now I'm on the packaging/labeling part of the task. Again, a job in itself.
I'm still splitting my week between backlog stuff and new orders for eBay and such. I said very early on this would be the case; new orders would be shipping along side of (and sometimes ahead of) backlog stuff, so if you're pissed about that, don't be. I laid that out clearly when I first announced my new set-up. No new orders = no income = no sovereign studio. That would suck for everyone!
I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ABOUT THIS BOARD OR WRITTEN YOU GUYS OFF! I want that very clear. If you recall one of my business mistakes was putting all of eggs in one basket (this board at that time) and not working several venues. So it makes no sense, and would completely unravel my model, to piss away this board just because things are going well on eBay and in other places.
I've heard I'm being compared to another member who created quite a bad place foe himself on the board. Not the case. I can still be reached by PM and email: [email protected] and [email protected] And I DO drop in here, maybe just not as often as I and others would like. Avoiding the board to an extent is part of how I stay on track these days. I log in to check stats and comments and before I know it I've spent 4 hours reading threads. I don't post a lot, but I DO read a lot and waste time I should spend more wisely elsewhere. I'm easily distracted, I guess. More of a character flaw than an excuse, really. Hopefully this smooths out as some of this fresh new stuff starts hitting hands.
_________________________________________________________________
With regard to eBay user "foreverannoyed" yes, that's me. My agent, to be specific. He's not some guy using my photos to rip people off. He's handling all of my current sales and orders, the stuff ships either from him or directly from me.
I can see where Dave is coming from, though I hope he reconsiders. Yeah, a few customizers have backed themselves into a corner. Myself and a few others are working to get OUT of this corner. Hell, I had to give everything up to someone, except the artistic side to get things rolling. For the most part we're honest, well-intentioned people just trying to do quality work. A lot of us have been doing this for a long time, and though we're talented artists, we're only now figuring out how to operate a business. On behalf of us committed to grasping this aspect, bear with us. I'm sure we'll do a lot of work that will be worth your patience and effort.
I know some people are pissed right now. I ran things pretty sloppy and screwed myself. I'm not afraid to admit that. I'm human, I messed up. I'm not asking anyone to ever forget that, but don't dwell on it. Try to pay attention to what I do from now on with regard to how things run.
7 Indy backlog orders going out over the weekend, by the way. Provided I've received your info. If not, I'll contact you.
