“Begin with Intent” & Other Advice for Entrepreneurs from the Creators of Art of Play

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October 19, 2017

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As an entrepreneur, you’re in for a lot learning by doing. Turning to other business owners and learning about their experiences, though, can help you on your own journey. In this final part of a 4-part series, Dan and Dave Buck, owners of Art of Play, reflect on the challenges they’ve encountered, mistakes they’ve made, and what’s in store for the future of Art of Play.

Read part 1, part 2, and part 3.

Art of Play: The first year was very slow. We didn’t understand how we could sell so many playing cards on dananddave.com and then only see a few orders here and there trickle in to Art of Play. If it wasn’t a side project, we’re sure it would have tested our patience.

Theresa Christine Johnson

Theresa entered the world of design through The Dieline. With a background in writing and journalism, she has a passion for discovery and cultivating human connections. Her work for The Dieline is a constant journey to deeply understand all facets of the design process and to investigate what makes designers tick. Theresa’s writing has taken her snorkeling in between the tectonic plates in Iceland, horseback riding through a rural Brazilian town, and riding an octopus art car at Burning Man with Susan Sarandon as part of a funeral procession for Timothy Leary (long story). When not writing, she is planning her next trip or taking too many pictures of her cat.