Artisan

CAREER

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Artisan

Quick definition

Persuasive and practical. Likes to work with their hands, sell items, and manage others.

Average user score

72

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Description

Artisans are hands-on creators with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. They have a natural affinity for tangible tasks, often using their hands or specific tools to craft or construct. Merging this with an enterprising mindset, they are not only makers but also visionaries, seeing potential business opportunities in their creations. They are grounded, practical, and action-oriented, but also ambitious, persuasive, and dynamic. Artisans thrive in environments where they can both create and strategize on how to present their creations to the world.

Preferred Tasks

  • Crafting, building, or manufacturing tangible items.
  • Identifying market trends or gaps that their creations can fill.
  • Experimenting with new materials or techniques to improve their work.
  • Strategizing on ways to monetize or market their products or skills.
  • Engaging with clients or consumers to understand their needs and preferences.
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Archetype Components

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Artisan

Archetype Breakdown

Potential Careers

  • Artisanal Craftsman (e.g., jewelry, pottery, woodworking)
  • Small Business Owner (especially in handcrafted goods)
  • Culinary Entrepreneur (chef, baker, food truck owner)
  • Fashion Designer with their own brand
  • Restoration Specialist (e.g., furniture, antiques)
  • Inventor or Product Developer
  • Commercial Artist
  • Custom Footwear or Apparel Designer
  • Entrepreneur in niche markets (e.g., organic skincare, handcrafted toys)
  • Independent Contractor in construction or design
  • Landscape Designer with a business focus
  • Tattoo Artist with their own studio
  • Boutique Hotel or Bed & Breakfast Owner
  • Specialist in upcycling or repurposing items
  • Event Planner specializing in bespoke events

Potential Blindspots

Impatience

Given their action-oriented nature, Artisans can sometimes be impatient, wanting to see their visions come to life immediately. This might make them rush processes or decisions.

Overcommitment

With their entrepreneurial spirit, they might take on too many projects or business ventures at once, leading to burnout or oversight in critical areas.

Resistance to External Ideas

Because of their strong vision and belief in their craft, they might sometimes resist external feedback or innovative ideas that deviate from their own perspectives.

Economic Blindspots

While they have a business mindset, they may sometimes overlook certain financial intricacies or market shifts, focusing more on the product than the broader business landscape.