EPISODE 164 - The Secret to Landing Corporate Calligraphy Clients

Shinah Chang ·

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How To Position Yourself As A Corporate Calligrapher In 2026

What if you could make $10,000+ from ONE corporate calligraphy job?

In this episode of Creative Biz Real Talk, I break down how calligraphers can land high-paying corporate clients and luxury brand projects—and why these opportunities can be very different from weddings or individual commissions.

Join me as I share my stories of being hired by corporate brands, the pro’s and con’s of working with big businesses, and what I would do if I were trying to get hired by corporate clients as a new calligrapher in 2026.

Inside this episode:

  • (2:08) The Pro’s of working with corporate clients (and why nailing your first event can translate into repeat jobs)

  • (5:56) The Con’s of working with corporate clients (and how style flexibility & general adaptability reign supreme)

  • (9:50) How to attract corporate clients as a beginner (branding yourself, making connections & strategically pitching to people)

  • (16:15) Why professionalism and delivering on your promises speaks volumes

  • (19:55) How calligraphy style is NOT innate, and can be learned by ANYONE (and how you can learn from me for FREE :-))

If you want to move beyond small, singular jobs and start working with luxury brands, corporate events, and large-budget projects, this episode will show you how to position yourself.

And if you wanna learn calligraphy and how to create multiple styles to attract more clients, our “Find Your Calligraphy Style” Challenge kicks off March 23rd! 

Come join me for a week of free lessons, live daily critiques, and some awesome prizes - all leading up to the doors of my signature Modern Calligraphy 201 course opening March 31st! *SIGN UP HERE*

ABOUT CROOKED CALLIGRAPHY

Hey - I'm Shinah! A former miserable corporate lawyer turned sassy calligrapher and teacher. Ten years ago, I was WISHING I could create beautiful calligraphy but feeling really un-creative and LOST about how to achieve that... and now I truly believe that ANYONE can learn this beautiful craft - because I've already taught it to THOUSANDS of people, from all different backgrounds.

Calligraphy has given me a gorgeous life. It's helped my students find PASSION, PURPOSE, and a reason to JUMP OUT OF BED each morning. What could it do for you? =)