When I was working in the corporate world fifteen years ago, I dreamed of leaving my job to work with my artist husband, Drew. But truth be told, I was afraid to leave the steady paycheck, the comfort of knowing what to expect every day and all of the benefits that came with working for… Continue reading
Posts tagged maria brophy
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 →
Artists Beware of these Red Flags in Licensing Contracts
Photo Credit: Noah Kalina “A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on” Samuel Goldwyn A friend of mine is quite famous in Europe. He signed an Exclusive contract for with a large company that licensed his art for clothing. It was a hit in Europe, and fat royalty checks were rolling in. He… Continue reading →