We had the good fortune of connecting with Jen Montgomery and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jen, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
The most important factor behind my success is the strong relationships and communication I’ve co-created with my clients. I prioritize consistent follow-ups and staying in regular contact, which has resulted in a client base that’s 95% referral-driven. I truly love working with my clients, and this genuine connection and commitment to their needs has been the cornerstone of my success.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
What sets me apart is my decision not to confine myself to a single niche or style. While most of my clients now seek me out for book design, this niche evolved naturally over time. I prefer to cast a wide net and offer a broad palette of possibilities that my clients and I can explore together.

A key lesson I’ve learned along the way is to trust my own vision and not get swayed by others’ expectations of how my career or business should unfold. This approach has allowed me to stay true to myself and create work that genuinely resonates with both me and my clients.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
These places are nowhere near each other, but some of the places we might visit throughout the week are: Sushi Sasabune, Huntington Botanical Gardens, ramen at Mitsuwa Market, Bar Uerukamu, The Getty, The Norton Simon Museum and El Matador State Beach.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’m grateful for my solid client base, built through referrals from my network of former bosses, colleagues, clients, and friends and family. As I prepare to hire freelancers, I am deeply appreciative of my therapist. Her support has been crucial for my personal growth, loosening up my art style, and helping me ask for and accept support from others.

Website: https://jenmont.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen.montgomery.studio/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmo/

Other: Art Prints: https://jen-montgomery.pixels.com/

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