Annie Lang Hartman

So I have notebooks, notes on my phone.

So I have notebooks, notes on my phone.

I have Google Docs just full of ideas.

I have Google Docs just full of ideas.

So the first week or so of January is when I go through and look at those ideas and try to figure out what is feasible to do for the year.

So the first week or so of January is when I go through and look at those ideas and try to figure out what is feasible to do for the year.

So I have a

So I have a

things I need to draw, things I need to letter, new products to try to find responsible manufacturers for.

things I need to draw, things I need to letter, new products to try to find responsible manufacturers for.

And it's a long process, usually January through April.

And it's a long process, usually January through April.

That's what I'm doing constantly.

That's what I'm doing constantly.

A lot of our manufacturers do provide mock-up services, so I am able to look at things before they go into production.

A lot of our manufacturers do provide mock-up services, so I am able to look at things before they go into production.

And I really do use those tools to get feedback from friends who are really great customers.

And I really do use those tools to get feedback from friends who are really great customers.

And my manager, Megan, who's been with me since 2020, and she will tell me, yes, this is great, or no, this doesn't work.

And my manager, Megan, who's been with me since 2020, and she will tell me, yes, this is great, or no, this doesn't work.