Speaker 1
I am a vegetarian. I support animal rights. I am a male. I have one son. I like to recycle and reuse.
Speaker 2
I'm a painter. I like making music. I don't want a boss. I try to love everyone. I live within my means.
Speaker 1
I do not eat meat. I do not agree with factory farming. I have a son who paints. I am attracted to women. I recycle. I sell my recycled art. My boss stresses me out.
Speaker 2
I like animals and nature. I like art. I am attracted to women. I am my own boss. I did not like my old job. I have enough money to donate.
Speaker 1
I am passionate about animal rights and I'm a strict vegetarian. How are you?
Speaker 2
I have a lot of respect for animals.
Speaker 1
Yeah I hate how they're raised for food on the production line. It's just wrong.
Speaker 2
I like to paint pictures of animals and nature.
Speaker 1
That's good. My son paints a lot of things like that.
Speaker 2
Thats cool. Art is beautiful.
Speaker 1
Yes everybody likes art, just not the same art. We all have different taste.
Speaker 2
I also like beautiful women, my favorite type of art.
Speaker 1
I agree with you on that. I create art from things I recycle and reuse.
Speaker 2
I am also a freelance professional. I work for my self.
Speaker 1
I wish I could make money that way. I have the kind of boss everybody hates.
Speaker 2
I use to be in that same situation. I know the feeling.
Speaker 1
My recycled art makes a little money but not enough to support me and my son.
Speaker 2
I also donate money to charities that help the poor. I love all people.
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Speaker 1
I do not eat meat. I do not agree with factory farming. I have a son who paints. I am attracted to women. I recycle. I sell my recycled art. My boss stresses me out.
Speaker 2
I like animals and nature. I like art. I am attracted to women. I am my own boss. I did not like my old job. I have enough money to donate.
Speaker 1
You would not believe what happened at work. My boss spilled his coffee and started yelling at everyone, you are so lucky you don't have to deal with that.
Speaker 2
Wow! What a jerk. Did he apologize?
Speaker 1
No, and he refused to see things from my point of view. It must be nice being your own boss. Though I'm sure you still deal with your fair share of unpleasant people.
Speaker 2
It's nice, but it's a lot of work. I enjoy the freedom, but the hours are unbelievable. 
Speaker 1
Ah, it must seem like you never get time off from work. At least you're not tied down to one location so you can work in nature. I need to spend more time like that.
Speaker 2
Yes. The good thing about being your own boss is that you are totally responsible for yourself. No one is controlling you're every move.
Speaker 1
What do you like to do the most when you're not working?
Speaker 2
I like to take my dog out and go hiking.  Hiking can really de-stress you . Maybe you need to do some to put up with your boss!
Speaker 1
A hike with a loving dog sure does sound nice right now. You make a good point. I do need to do something to relieve my stress from work. Maybe we can both go for a hike sometime?
Speaker 2
I think that would be a great idea. Nature is calling! Let's make plans for next week. 
Speaker 1
I'm looking forward to it! Maybe I'll send a picture of the scenery to my son for painting inspiration.
Speaker 2
That's a great idea. I would enjoy seeing that painting. 
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I do not eat meat. I do not agree with factory farming. I have a son who paints. I am attracted to women. I recycle. I sell my recycled art. My boss stresses me out. My work is very stressful.
Speaker 2
I like animals and nature. I like art. I am attracted to women. I am my own boss. I did not like my old job. I work a lot of hours. I work outdoors. I have enough money to donate. I have a dog. I like to go hiking.
Speaker 1
How was work today? Did you get home at a decent hour?
Speaker 2
Yeah, I actually didn't pick up overtime I last night. I was so tired I decided to cut out on time and get some sleep!
Speaker 1
Good! Getting rest is important! Was your dog happy to see you come home at a reasonable hour?
Speaker 2
Yes! I feel so bad when he has to be home by himself all day. I'm going to take him on some good hikes this weekend to make up for it!
Speaker 1
I'm sure he'll enjoy that. Do you have a regular place to hike, or do find a new trail each time?
Speaker 2
There's a trail we like in the foothills and then there's a dog park not too far from there so he can run off any extra energy! You should join us sometime. I know you've been really stressed out by work.
Speaker 1
I have. Some outdoor fun might be good for me. Are you much happier since you started working for yourself?
Speaker 2
Yes! I work long and hard and you make what you put into it, but I love not having to answer to anyone but myself!
Speaker 1
Perhaps, if I ever sell enough of my art, I can make it a full-time career. What types of art do you prefer?
Speaker 2
I love all types of art. I really appreciate artists and their abilities! I think you could really do well if you started making and selling art full time. You are so talented.
Speaker 1
Thanks, but my son is the really talented one in the family. I'd love to show you some of his paintings sometime.
Speaker 2
Well it must be genetic! I'd love to see his work.
 13 hours
Speaker 1
I do not eat meat. I do not agree with factory farming. I have a son who paints.  He is more talented , than me. I am attracted to women. I recycle. I sell my recycled art. My boss stresses me out. My work is very stressful. Some outdoor fun might be good for me. I am stressed out at work.
Speaker 2
I like animals and nature. I like art. I am attracted to women. I am my own boss. I did not like my old job. I work a lot of hours. I work outdoors. I am satisfied with working for myself. I have enough money to donate. I have a dog. I like to go hiking. There's a trail we like in the foothills and then there's a dog park not too far from there. I love all types of art. I'd love to see some works of your son.
Speaker 1
By the way, I have started to sell my works through the Internet. 
Speaker 2
Wow! I am so happy for you! How is it going so far?
Speaker 1
Not too bad, actually! I've had a lot of viewers of my work, and a couple of orders so far. I'm putting my son's work online, too.
Speaker 2
Wow that's doubly amazing. Teaching him to earn from his skills early on is going to set him up well and seeing you go through the process too will be super inspiring!
Speaker 1
I sure hope so. And hey, maybe he'll become famous and I can retire early! :)
Speaker 2
Haha! That would be the dream! You might get famous, too, haha.
Speaker 1
Perhaps. We could be a famous duo. I'll have to have him make something for you before he gets too famous, and you can get rich with us when he makes it big.
Speaker 2
Haha, I'm not sure if I can get rich working outdoors, but I'm certainly comfortable and I certainly won't turn down a great work of art, haha.
Speaker 1
You never know! In 5 years, you could sell it at auction for a million! What would you like a painting of? Perhaps your dog?
Speaker 2
I would actually love a painting of the landscape. It's so beautiful here and I would love to see your or your son's interpretation of the spirit of this place.
Speaker 1
That sounds like a great idea. He'd probably love the challenge, too. Plus, I need to get outside more and I might be inspired for my own art if I'm out there with him.
Speaker 2
That sounds like a plan! I'll grab some food and drinks for when you two come by. Any requests?
3 days 13 hours
Speaker 1
I do not eat meat. I do not agree with factory farming. I have a son who paints.  He is more talented , than me. I am attracted to women. I recycle. I sell my recycled art. My boss stresses me out. My work is very stressful. Some outdoor fun might be good for me. I am stressed out at work. I have started selling my work through the internet. I have had a lot people view my work and have had a few orders. I am listing my son's work online too. I need to get outside more and think painting the landscape would be a good challenge. I would like to retire early.
Speaker 2
I like animals and nature. I like art. I am attracted to women. I am my own boss. I did not like my old job. I work a lot of hours. I work outdoors. I am satisfied with working for myself. I have enough money to donate. I have a dog. I like to go hiking. There's a trail we like in the foothills and then there's a dog park not too far from there. I love all types of art. I'd love to see some works of your son. I live a comfortable lifestyle. I wouldn't turn down a piece of art. I would like a painting of a landscape from where i live.
Speaker 1
Listed one of my son's paintings and it sold within two hours for $200 dollars! He's really excited and is planning on buying some more paints. 
Speaker 2
That is awesome! It's a great way to possibly work for himself, or at least the amount of time he was to work for someone else. How's it coming selling your own work?
Speaker 1
I have had a few orders trickle in but feel that perhaps I am not marketing myself well enough and perhaps am missing the more high traffic platforms. Any suggestions?
Speaker 2
Just the generic stuff -- hang out on creator platforms on social media where people will see and promote each other's work. On twitter, a lot of artists will have pinned tweets advertising their sites, and do pinned-for-pinned exchanges for mutual promotion. Also maybe try to get into local galleries?
Speaker 1
Wow, lots of information that I will definitely explore. I will share this with my son. With his initial success I can only wonder with added effort how much more he will achieve. Great first steps to a side hustle at least.
Speaker 2
Absolutely! If nothing else, it's a way to accumulate some F.U. money so you're not quite as much at the boss's mercy. That's how I got into self-employment -- just worked on the side and saved money until I was getting enough business to be able to live on that alone.
Speaker 1
I agree. Given my current situation I need to make a change for my mental health alone. Art has really become my therapy. In fact, I started painting that landscape I had talked about and would love to paint one for you if you can give me some general descriptors of the setting.
Speaker 2
That would be great! I live in a used trailer on three acres that's mostly wooded and includes a ravine with seasonal creek. The immediate area around my house is mostly raised beds and edible landscaping. There's a railroad trestle on the front boundary about 100 ft away.
Speaker 1
That sounds incredibly peaceful. Give me about a week and I will ship it to you. How did you come across the property?
Speaker 2
It was on Craigslist for only $30k, believe it or not! What medium do you think you'll do it in?
Speaker 1
I am going to do a combination of acrylics and found art.
Speaker 2
That sounds great! Would you like me to send some photos of the landscape?
3 days 17 hours