Paying a Studio Assistant (Part 2)

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Ryan and Becca discuss how to fairly compensate a studio assistant and establish clear expectations in the working relationship.

How should you actually pay a studio assistant—and what’s fair? In part two of this conversation, Ryan & Becca break down different compensation options, from hourly pay to studio access, and the tradeoffs that come with each. We also talk about how to set clear expectations, avoid common mistakes, and put simple structures in place so the working relationship is clear from the start. Maker of the Moment - Sophie Bays @pyropotteryllc - Alexie Smith @lxceramix 📬 Join the Wheel Talk Email L...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Durbin, Becca Otis

Topics covered

• studio assistant compensation
• payment structures
• expectations
• working relationships
• tradeoffs

Keywords

• studio assistant
• compensation
• hourly pay
• studio access
• expectations
• tradeoffs

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Organizations: pyropotteryllc, lxceramix

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