The Growth Mindset Behind Tim Packer’s Creative Comeback

About this episode

Tim Packer shares his journey from police officer to successful artist and mentor, emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset.

On this week’s episode of the En Factor, we are excited to be joined by celebrated Canadian artist and creative business mentor, Tim Packer. Tim had a lifelong dream of making a living off of his artwork, but had given up on himself after only a few years of not being satisfied with his talent and potential as an artist after college. He left his dream to join the police force for nearly 20 years, but it was an introduction to the concept of a growth mindset when everything changed for Tim. Tim began pursuing his passion for art again in 1997 while remaining in the police force as a detective for a few more years before leaving law enforcement to live out his dream and build out his art business, Tim Packer Fine Arts. And it wasn’t long until Tim’s paintings were being featured in and winning awards at all sorts of different art shows across North America. Tim Found found lots of success through his work, but also expanded his revenue stream by opening his own online store and growing into social media and selling directly to consumers. But after some time, Tim’s mission grew into the desire to help other aspiring artists achieve the same success he did, but also helping a create…

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca White

Guest: Tim Packer

Topics covered

• growth mindset
• art
• entrepreneurship
• creative careers
• mentorship

Keywords

• growth mindset
• art business
• Tim Packer
• creative comeback
• mentorship
• online store
• social media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tim Packer Fine Arts, Tim Packer Art Academy, Youtube

Places: Canada, North America

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