Do you worry that you need a specific degree or credential to do what you want to do? I’m going to help bust that myth in this post! Recently I asked a friend of mine, who is a director at a museum, to co-write a book with me to teach artists the strategies needed to… Continue reading
Posts tagged art business
New Year Goal Setting to Create a Prosperous Year in 2019
Creating a prosperous year in 2019 is going to be easy and effortless, if you get your mind prepared for it. If you are ready to make a shift upward, read this blog post! It will guide you to take a few minutes to write out answers to a few questions, so get ready with… Continue reading →
Is $100,000 a year a lot for an Artist to Earn? Insights from a professional surf art Agent – Maria Brophy’s Interview
Is $100,000 a year a lot for an artist to earn? Is there a way to convince a client that they can afford something they say they can’t? These are two of many great questions answered in my interview with Bill Jordan. It’s worth a listen, as Bill asked me to share the strategies… Continue reading →
Nourish Your Network of Art Collectors and Buyers
“If you need a cash flow infusion in your business, reach out to ten previous clients” Tiffany Peterson Your NetWork = Your Net Worth Many creative entrepreneurs make the mistake of putting all of their marketing efforts into getting new clients, while ignoring the clients who have already bought from them. This is a… Continue reading →
How to Turn a Charity Request for Free Art into a PAID SALE
I’m going to share a secret with you – you can get PAID for your charitable contributions! Artists are constantly asked to give art to schools, charities, and even profitable companies. Yes, giving feels great! But, many artists are giving too much and it creates a financial hardship for them. If you are an artist… Continue reading →
Ten Costly Mistakes Artists Make
Something happened recently that got me to thinking about why some artists are successful, and others are not. We got a gig for Drew to paint standup paddleboards for our favorite Scotch company (don’t you love it when you are hired by someone you are a fan of?!) Our proposal included professional photos of Drew… Continue reading →
Where the Money is Hiding and the Thriving Artist Summit
In 2008, when everyone was hit hard by the recession, Drew and I were still going strong with our business of selling and licensing art. But our revenues gradually started to decline, as many of our best clients and licensees, went out of business. OUR INCOME DROPPED BY 40%. Then it continued to tank… By… Continue reading →