I was asked by an emailer this week what it is I do exactly. When asked that question I really have to stop and think. Depending on the day, the answer can be completely different. Here is an idea of what I TRY to do. I don't always succeed but this is somewhat close. These are the top 5 things I do daily.

1. I draw cartoons for clients worldwide. They are used for logos, illustrations and other marketing materials. I do not draw a cartoon strip.

2. I build my own websites and blogs, fill them with content and make money from Google AdSense, affiliate sales and outside advertising.

3. I create royalty free cartoon characters and clip art and sell them online.

4. I build, host, optimize and update websites for other clients.

5. I own a small greeting card company where I create, market, print and mail paper cards to retail and wholesale clients.

I could probably make a descent 8 to 5 job out of any one of these but what fun would that be? Juggling ten things at once and staying up until 1 am every night has its rewards. Being an entrepreneur gives you the ability to make as much money as you are willing to put forth the effort to make. It can be a little addicting actually.

The key to being a true entrepreneur, which I am slowly finding out, is not working harder and longer, but learning to work less and smarter while maintaining the same flow of income.

Well, as of November 2008, that is what I do. What will I be doing in November 2009? That's the exciting part! I'll be doing whatever I want to be doing!! Is this a great country or what!!

Labels: Cartooning, Curtis Tucker, entrepreneur