Speaker 1
I love taking walks on the beach. In my free time, I go on mountain hikes. I can speak english and spanish fluently. I'm currently in high school. I am moving to a new house next week.
Speaker 2
I live by the ocean. I used to be an accountant. I am ready to embark on a new career and life. Now I am a freelance entrepreneur. My dog is truly my best friend.
Speaker 1
I love walks on the beach or mountain hikes. I speak Spanish. I wanted to learn French. I'm in high school. I don't have any work experience.
Speaker 2
I have a golden retriever named Beau. I live next to the ocean. I only speak English. I used to be an accountant. I am not a freelance entrepreneur.
Speaker 1
Hey, how's it going?
Speaker 2
Good, just took my dog for a walk!
Speaker 1
Ooo, what kind of dog? I love taking walks, especially on the beach or mountain hikes.
Speaker 2
He is a golden retriever! We just got back from walking on the beach!
Speaker 1
Awesome, what's his name? He have a good time?
Speaker 2
His name is beau, and he is my best friend. He loves living next to the ocean.
Speaker 1
Cool. What kind of a name is beau? French?
Speaker 2
Yes, it means pretty boy.
Speaker 1
Ah. I speak spanish fluently, always wanted to learn french. Do you speak it?
Speaker 2
I only speak english, I used to work as an accountant.
Speaker 1
Nice, I'm still in high school so no work experience yet.
Speaker 2
Cool, I am not a freelance entrepreneuer.
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Speaker 1
I love walks on the beach or mountain hikes. I speak Spanish. I wanted to learn French. I'm in high school. I don't have any work experience.
Speaker 2
I have a golden retriever named Beau. I live next to the ocean. I only speak English. I used to be an accountant. I am not a freelance entrepreneur.
Speaker 1
Do you still get accounting questions from friends?
Speaker 2
Occasionally. Mainly around tax time. 
Speaker 1
Does that get annoying? Or does it feel good to be the go-to person?
Speaker 2
I don't mind at all. Anything I can do to help others save money right now...
Speaker 1
That's so kind! I don't have a ton of accounting needs at the moment because I'm still living at home and I don't work, but I have been considering taking commissions for some of my art online. I'll probably have to brush up on my accounting knowledge if I decided to take the plunge.
Speaker 2
You know, you can always ask me. I'm semi-retired and have plenty of time on my hands. It sounds like you're setting up a business. If you need any help with that, I can assist!
Speaker 1
Since you're semi-retired, do you still take formal clients? I like to think that I'll be successful enough to hire an accountant, but that's probably dreaming a bit too big.
Speaker 2
Sure! I have several private clients, five if you choose to contract with me. I enjoy the work, but I'm not doing it fulltime...
Speaker 1
How are you filling the rest of your time? Any fun hobbies?
Speaker 2
I swim in the ocean, I read voraciously, I watch films, I listen to music, and I play (and sometimes teach) guitar.
Speaker 1
I also enjoy listening to music; I'm not nearly talented enough to sing or play an instrument though. I think I exhaust all my creative power working on my art.
Speaker 2
Not doing this task all over again.
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Speaker 1
I love walks on the beach or mountain hikes. I speak Spanish. I wanted to learn French. I'm in high school. I don't have any work experience. I am unemployed. I am a graphical artist. I do not pay many expenses because I live with my parents. I do not sell enough art for a sizable amount of profit. I am not confident in my artistic abilities.
Speaker 2
I have a golden retriever named Beau. I live next to the ocean. I swim. I only speak English. I used to be an accountant. I answer my friends' questions about accounting. I am older, and well-experienced. I offer my services as a consultant. I currently have four private clients who hire me as their accountant. I am not a freelance entrepreneur. I have an interest in reading and other forms of media. I have much free time. I enjoy the arts.
Speaker 1
I sold my first piece of artwork online! Not for much though...
Speaker 2
But hey its a start. Was is a painting or sculpture? 
Speaker 1
I know, have to start somewhere. It was digital art, so more like a modern day painting. 
Speaker 2
Oh wow, like graphic design? Is it a one time piece or is it something you can sell over and over again on say Etsy?
Speaker 1
I could probably sell it a few times actually, but that might devalue it? Not that it is worth much.
Speaker 2
True but if people can use it for their side hustle say like a tshirt business etc. I think it could take off and become passive income.
Speaker 1
I see what you are saying. Get a collaborator to help use my artwork on other items. This could be a really good idea.
Speaker 2
Yup and he can be basics ideas or drawings like a koala bear eating a donut and let them put a phrase with it and sell it on a shirt. I know a lot of people that do this.
Speaker 1
Do they do well out of it? I can do simple drawings very quickly so could build it up fast.
Speaker 2
Oh yeah, my best friend did a very simple circle design with a dragon and charges $2.95 to use it and sells at least 3-4 daily. Thats $12 a day without doing any work...$500 a year.
Speaker 1
Wow, such easy work. I guess one you have made it you get a nice passive income. I do not know if I would be comfortable seeing so many people wearing my artwork though. 
Speaker 2
I can understand that but how would they know its yours?
5 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I love walks on the beach or mountain hikes. I speak Spanish. I wanted to learn French. I'm in high school. I don't have any work experience. I am unemployed. I am a graphical artist. I do not pay many expenses because I live with my parents. I do not sell enough art for a sizable amount of profit. I am not confident in my artistic abilities. I just sold my first piece of artwork online for a modest price. The piece I sold was digital artwork. I am interested in potentially partnering with a merchandiser to reuse the same digital art on various items to create passive income. I am able to quickly produce simple drawings. I feel uncertain about seeing my artwork worn by others.
Speaker 2
I have a golden retriever named Beau. I live next to the ocean. I swim. I only speak English. I used to be an accountant. I answer my friends' questions about accounting. I am older, and well-experienced. I offer my services as a consultant. I currently have four private clients who hire me as their accountant. I am not a freelance entrepreneur. I have an interest in reading and other forms of media. I have much free time. I enjoy the arts.
Speaker 1
I've been giving a lot of thought to reselling my artwork for use on merch and I want to set something up. Would you be willing to help me launch it? Once I make enough income, you can be my accountant!
Speaker 2
What do you need help with?
Speaker 1
I need help managing the finances. We will need to figure out how much I need to get started and how much I would need to make in order to maintain my business and a profit. Is that something you would be interested in helping with?
Speaker 2
I can give you some tips on how to get started, but at this stage, you'd do better talking to an artist who has had some success in this particular field.
Speaker 1
That makes sense, I will do that! How is being a consultant going for you?
Speaker 2
It's been great! One of my clients has had an surge in business, recently, so I've been spending more time on the job. I'm actually really excited for her!
Speaker 1
That is great! That is so nice that you are able to help out your friends too!
Speaker 2
Haha, true, but while working, I see her as a client. It's really important that when you're working with friends and family, that you still treat it like a professional relationship. I have seen too many businesses fail, because people could not separate the personal from the business.
Speaker 1
That is a great tip! I will make sure to keep that in mind if I start my own business.  So how is Beau doing?
Speaker 2
Beau's doing well! We just went for a walk about 10 minutes ago. He loves his walks, haha.
Speaker 1
I bet he does! I wish I could get a dog but my parents keep saying no. How old is Beau?
Speaker 2
Beau is about 10 years old now. It's crazy to see how much time has passed, since I first adopted him! Why won't your parents let you get a dog?
10 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I love walks on the beach or mountain hikes. I speak Spanish. I wanted to learn French. I'm in high school. I don't have any work experience. I am unemployed. I am a graphical artist. I do not pay many expenses because I live with my parents. I do not sell enough art for a sizable amount of profit. I am not confident in my artistic abilities. I just sold my first piece of artwork online for a modest price. The piece I sold was digital artwork. I am interested in potentially partnering with a merchandiser to reuse the same digital art on various items to create passive income. I am able to quickly produce simple drawings. I feel uncertain about seeing my artwork worn by others. I need help managing my finances to start selling my artwork. I wish I could have a dog but my parents say no.
Speaker 2
I have a golden retriever named Beau. My dog Beau is 10 years old now. I live next to the ocean. I swim. I only speak English. I used to be an accountant. I answer my friends' questions about accounting. I am older, and well-experienced. I offer my services as a consultant. I currently have four private clients who hire me as their accountant. I am not a freelance entrepreneur. I have an interest in reading and other forms of media. I have much free time. I enjoy the arts. I think it is really important to keep a professional relationship when dealing with friends.
Speaker 1
I've been trying to persuade my parents to let me have a dog, they're still not keen but have suggested I start doing dog walking for my neighbours, what do you think?
Speaker 2
That's a great idea! It will show that you are responsible enough to take care of a dog, and maybe you could make some money to help pay for the dog as well! Dogs have a lot of expenses.
Speaker 1
Yeah it seems like a no brainer to me, I love to walk on the beach and I love dogs so why not combine the two of them! How much walking does Beau need?
Speaker 2
I take Beau for a run on the beach every morning. He's starting to show his age but he still loves it! Then I just let him out in the yard a couple times a day. I make sure he gets lots of exercise though.
Speaker 1
That sounds soo nice, I'm so jealous! How's work going, what is it you do again? 
Speaker 2
I work in accounting, but I don't work for a firm anymore. I'm bridging the gap to retirement by just doing work on a case by case basis. It's not very exciting to talk about but I enjoy it! How is your art coming along?
Speaker 1
That sounds very difficult it must keep you very busy! Since selling my first piece of art a few days I have managed to sell another but unfortunately the money is not very good at all, hopefully one day I can get better and be able to sell it for more! 
Speaker 2
I don't really understand NFTs yet. It sounds very interesting. I would love to buy one of your pieces! Even just a old fashioned drawing lol
Speaker 1
That's soo kind of you, but I'm not sure I would have anything you would like, I don't think I'm very good!
Speaker 2
Don't sell yourself short! I've seen your work and it's great! Just keep making art in your free time and your skill and confidence will grow!
Speaker 1
Thanks it really means a lot for you to say that, I really appreciate it! 
Speaker 2
Well you deserve the encouragement. I wish I had pursued more creative things when I was your age. Not that I don't love accounting! It would be nice to have more artistic hobbies though.
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