“Without Profit, your business will die.” There is a reason that some artists are successful in business, and some are not. The successful ones put effort into learning, and applying, business sense when running their business. Sadly, the quality of art you produce only plays a small part of your success. More important than the… Continue reading
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How to Get Over your Fear of Making Sales Calls – For Creative Entrepreneurs
Many of the creative entrepreneurs that I consult with have trouble making calls to customers, galleries and agents. They fear rejection and being told “no” so much so, that they avoid the process of getting new business altogether. I’m going to share a very effective “selling” technique that I learned a few years ago, when… Continue reading →
Five Magic Words that will Transform an Artist into a Powerful Business Person
If I had a dollar for every time an artist said to me “I don’t have a business mind,” I’d be posting this while lounging on my yacht off the Mediterranean Coast right now! Anyone can develop the basics of business. You may never become a master negotiator, but you can learn simple tricks that… Continue reading →