3379 09:12 Throwback Thursday

TBT: These iPad Paintbrushes Never Run Dry

In this week's "Throwback Thursday" segment, we hear from a New Zealand software developer who popularizes iPad lettering brushes, accumulating 300,000 followers and a solid extra income.

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“I used to live in this tiny little apartment and I didn't have the space for all that required art supplies. But when I got my first iPad Pro and pencil at the end of 2015, everything really changed.”

Category Arts & Crafts
Ease of Startup medium
Profit Potential high

Welcome to Throwback Thursday / "Where are they now?" where we take an in-depth look at someone whose story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.

Today, in our latest feature, we'll hear from Karin in Ep. 457: Kiwi Coder Makes Extra $50,000/Year from Digital Paintbrushes.

I really liked this story and it's a classic example of something that could only exist in this New Economy that we're all experiencing.

A lot has happened since we first featured Karin—she's moved into a new apartment, thanks in part to that very healthy side income, and she's also noticing how her industry is changing with more competitors, so she's thinking ahead about her next steps.

What's happened since? Let's hear directly from them. I'll be back at the end to wrap us up.

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