Are you aware of the different types of scams targeting art collectors and artists? In this episode, we break down three scams in detail. But it's not just the art world that's affected - there are millions of dollars in damages from fraudulent money orders and fake checks. With over 250 million phishing attacks in 2022 alone, it's crucial to stay informed and educated. Join us as we explore these scams and learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to them. Here are three scams I’m break...
Apr 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 254
Let's get real for a moment - have you ever considered how the underwear you wear affects your overall confidence and presentation to the world? You and I know that self-expression and confidence are key to success in our creative endeavors. Joining us in this episode is personal stylist, certified life coach, and former lawyer, Judith Gaton. She’s also the author of How to be a F*cking Lady: A Modern Guide to Being Charming & Fierce AF . She lives by the motto that confident women leave leg...
Apr 11, 2023•36 min•Ep. 253
We’re all faced with the power and impact of relationships at some point in our lives, both personally and professionally. I think as artists, we’re usually introverted, and fostering relationships can present a challenge. But why are relationships so important? Mike Kim is a business coach and marketing strategist who specializes in personal branding, product launch strategies, and copywriting. He’s the author of You Are the Brand and host of the podcast with the same title. “Relationships are ...
Apr 04, 2023•43 min•Ep. 252
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet in the past months, you probably noticed the rise in discussions about AI. Whether it’s the AI pictures everyone’s posted on their Instagram or the increase in the buzz about Chat GPT, AI isn’t a topic you can miss. But with the rise of AI comes the rise of concern over the impact it could have for artists and creatives. To talk more about creativity and art, Steve Hoffman is joining us today. Steve is the Chairman & CEO of Founders Space, a global inn...
Mar 28, 2023•33 min
In all the conversations with artists I’ve had, the number one thing that keeps on coming up is the reluctance to sell. I see this on websites that aren’t set up for buyers to easily be able to purchase their art and in their reluctance to sell in person. Our guest today is here to talk us through the different ways to sell and why it’s important for you to also do it in person. David Meltzer is a legendary sports executive, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Sports One Marketing. He serv...
Mar 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 250
The buzz around AI, specifically ChatGPT, has been getting louder over the past few months. People are discovering more ways they can use this new technology in everyday tasks. Joining me today to talk about AI and ChatGPT is Jen Lehner. Jen is a digital marketing and systems strategist. She teaches entrepreneurs how to grow their audience and monetize with social media, digital tools, and strategic outsourcing. Jen describes ChatGPT as an artificial intelligence platform that’s been trained up ...
Mar 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 249
A lot of people think about sharing their story and writing their own book. As a creative, my bets are that you’ve considered this idea as well. But the publishing world can be intimidating, and figuring out where to get started can be overwhelming. Our guest today is Michele Martin. Michele is a literary agent and the founder of MDM Management. She started in the book publishing industry in the 1970s and has worked as an associate publisher at Random House, Simon Schuster, and other major book ...
Mar 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 248
Have you ever encountered trolls and critics? In this day and age, anyone who puts anything of themselves out there can get criticized and receive negative comments. Even artists. This episode is inspired by one such troll. This is a response to a troll who said, “You have an ugly voice.” Negative comments aren’t about you. It’s a reflection of the person spreading negativity. Everyone who’s ever done anything significant has faced criticism. You can’t change that. The only thing you can do is d...
Feb 28, 2023•16 min•Ep. 247
There’s no one way to go through the branding process, but today we’ll learn there are ways to make sure it will be effective, creative and fun. What makes effective and memorable branding? Do we get to define our brand or does our brand define our work? Tiffany shares her expertise on the following points: Discover how to use Brand development as a self-development process understand how Inconsistencies in visuals and other branding mistakes cost you sales How to have effective branding no matt...
Feb 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 246
One of the biggest concerns of artists is pricing. What is the value of my art? Am I selling too high? Will anyone pay for this? And a lot of times, artists sell their art too low. The problem is whenever art is priced too low, it rings alarm bells in buyer’s mind and makes them ask “What’s wrong with it? Why is it too low? Is this real?” “Not all buyers are looking for what’s cheapest, or even what’s most popular. A conscious consumer may care more about a company’s alignment with their values....
Feb 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 245
Do you remember “finishing” a painting, or a writing and looking back at it a few days later and realizing that it’s not quite done yet? Did you ever wake up at 3 am only to be plagued by the voices that say just how terrible of an artist you are? These are universal experiences all artists share and our guest shares more about these. Today’s guest is Jerry Saltz, and he’s seen enough art to know what he’s talking about. Jerry is an art critic, a columnist, and Senior Art Critic for New York Mag...
Feb 07, 2023•56 min•Ep. 244
Artpreneur is officially out in the stores and you can now go out and grab your own copy. In celebration of this launch, I did something different for this episode. Today’s guests are artists just like you. With varied backgrounds and experiences, they ask their questions, share their stories while I share mine and a couple of excerpts from my book. It’s a fun, inspiring, conversation that I’m sure you’ll appreciate. Here are some excerpts I share in this episode: Chapter 1 “Choose to Believe” T...
Jan 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 243
When I submitted the book proposal for Artpreneur, the most pushback I got was on why I didn’t include a chapter on social media. I wanted my book to be a classic, to still be relevant in five years, and social media is evolving so often that I knew adding it would be a mistake. Instead of just dropping the topic completely, I decided to dive deeper and make a stronger case for why social media isn’t as important as you might believe. The thing is, social media is no longer what it was. It’s con...
Jan 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 242
I’m sure you’ve seen less talented people rise to the top while those with the talent don’t. It’s baffling and might even seem unfair. But what if I tell you that it’s all in the marketing? In this episode, we discuss how marketing and mindset play important roles in your success, even more than talent. I talk about how famous artists (yes, even those from hundreds of years ago) utilized marketing to sell their art. And I even share personal stories where I saw and experienced how consistency le...
Jan 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 241
Your beliefs hold power. “Our thoughts create our feelings, which drive our actions, and the actions are what create the results.” - Miriam Schulman So how exactly do we build confidence? Write down the future you want as if it’s absolutely going to happen Push aside the fear and doubt and do it anyway! Start this year by choosing to believe in your dreams. “When you choose to believe, you’re acting from that place of choosing-to-believe, so you can’t fail.” - Miriam Schulman Make the decision t...
Jan 10, 2023•11 min•Ep. 240
In marketing your business or selling your products through the traditional marketing methods, did you ever feel uncomfortable, unsure, or question whether this is really you? That’s exactly what our guest Sarah Santacroce felt while learning the trade of online marketing. Sarah is an entrepreneur in the Marketing Space. She’s the Founder of the Humane Business Revolution and an internationally recognized LinkedIn Consultant, entrepreneur, podcaster, ‘Hippie turned Business Coach’ and author of ...
Jan 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 239
NFTs are bridging the gap between art and technology but many artists (including myself) still don’t quite understand what they are and how to do them. In this episode our inspiration is NFT art and its ability to help us explore another stream of income and a look into the future. Unfortunately, there are a lot of scams circulating the internet praying on artists enticing them with quick money for an NFT of their work. Luckily, our guest, Capucine Jenkins, curator of digital art and NFTs at Saa...
Dec 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 238
The most common question I get asked by those who are considering joining my incubator is something similar to “What are the guaranteed results if I join?” However, the only one who can guarantee your results are YOU. Results and success aren’t dependent on a program, it’s based on the work that you put in! Not all students who apply to law or medical school get in. And not all who get in graduate. The ones who finish are the ones who put in the work. In the same way, not all participants of any...
Dec 20, 2022•23 min•Ep. 237
If you’ve been thinking about writing a book, let’s demystify the process. This episode shines a light on a few of the things that can make it a little less scary so you can actually write your book. Candice L. Davis is the book coach behind my first published book, Artpreneur. We’re diving in and sharing many of the moments I’ve experienced becoming a published author and what Candice has seen many authors struggle with. It’s hard to take the first step when you think you’re the only one strugg...
Dec 13, 2022•41 min•Ep. 236
If you’ve been on the fence about publishing a book and overwhelmed about what goes into it, then this episode is going to answer many of your questions. I have to admit, getting my book traditionally published was not as simple as I thought it would be, but I have no regrets about the journey. Allison Lane helps people get published by guiding them through the process of writing a proposal to secure a book agent and ultimately get a publishing contract. I feel lucky to have had her guidance pre...
Dec 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 235
You can build a successful business around your art and creative work without sacrificing what matters to you. Relationships, time for yourself, and space for creativity don’t need to be lost to hustle culture and burnout. My guest today, Jadah Sellner, has built several successful companies and has experienced the burnout that is not sustainable. Now she helps women unleash their creativity, intuition and purpose through her books, her podcast, and coaching. In this episode, we’re sharing just ...
Nov 29, 2022•47 min•Ep. 234
Embrace your inner weirdo and create beautiful art. The best art in this world is created by us weirdos. The word, weird, hasn’t always had negative connotations and carries so much more meaning that we give to it. This time around, Theresa Pridemore is interviewing me. Listen and get ready to feel charged to create the art that only you can. “When you’re embracing the weird you are embracing your destiny.” -Miriam Schulman Today I’m sharing the key ideas you need to embrace your inner weirdo an...
Nov 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 233
Trying to earn a sustainable income from selling your art is never comfortable, but it’s always worth it. The push back I hear most often from artists is selling art through social media, doing shows in person, or getting their art into a gallery. I want you to know that you don’t have the sell art in person to be successful, there are many options available, but you do have to pick something. I’ve asked Marianne Nielsen to join us because she’s had the same aversion to selling in person and has...
Nov 15, 2022•27 min•Ep. 232
You can manifest your wildest dreams even in your everyday life. What makes manifestation real is your ability and willingness to believe. You need to believe and visualize what you want to bring it into your conscious awareness. -Miriam Schulman What we’re exploring in this episode: How you sabotage yourself when you’re not willing to believe When you get clear with what you want, you’ll be able to call it into your conscious awareness. How to open your mind to recognize when what you want come...
Nov 08, 2022•19 min•Ep. 231
Start imaging your roadmap to becoming an author with insights and writing inspiration from my guest, Linda Sivertsen. She’s joining us to reveal how she helps writers navigate the beauty of writing a book and getting book proposals. “I just happen to be one of those freaky weird people who just loves the selling process. I love book proposals.” -Linda Sivertsen What we’re unpacking in this episode: The birthing process of writing Working with publishers and agents Selling your book before you w...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 230
This Friday round up episode has 5 great tips to help you sell more art. No more starving artists here! Follow these simple steps to connecting with more customers and creating more sales. Mind Your Body Language to Sell More Art When you’re selling in person, body language matters. In fact, I think it matters even if you aren’t in person. You don’t want to be the artist in the corner with your coffee. Plan to stand and project confidence and energy. Be mindful of the space that potential custom...
Oct 28, 2022•11 min•Ep. 229
Life’s lessons can come from unexpected sources. Looking back on my days working on Wall Street, I realize I was marketing myself even when I was an employee. So no matter what kind of work you do: for someone else, or for yourself, marketing matters. Marketing is about making yourself memorable. What we’re unpacking in this episode: Extracting marketing lessons from my experience on Wall Street What you can learn about selling art from purse parties Refining your presentation skills and elevato...
Oct 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 228
Many artists credit their work as a way to manage or deal with anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness. Since October is Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to share the stories of artists who found a way to deal with their illness by creating art. Yayoi Kusama and Confronting Anxiety Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is known for her polka-dot art. She has been open about her mental health and shred that art has become her way to express her mental problems. In her words "I fight p...
Oct 21, 2022•10 min•Ep. 227
What would change for you if you could see a passive 6 figure income from unsold art you have on hand right now? Generating passive income with your art skills is a game changer and one you don’t want to miss. You can start generating over $5000 a month online with art you've already created. Rachel Harrison-Sund is an award winning art director from a multinational advertising agency that pivoted her wildly successful career into a wildly passionate online business that she’s grown into a multi...
Oct 18, 2022•27 min•Ep. 226
It’s going to be a busy fall in the art auction world. Paul Allen's Art Collection Headed to Auction The late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, was an avid art collector and it’s all going to auction. It’s valued at 1 billion dollars. What can you get? One of my favorites is Gustav Klimt’s Birch Trees. It inspired me for more than one of my collage musical tree paintings. You could also grab Georgia O’Keeffe’s White rose and works from Agnes Martin and Louise Bourgeois. There doesn’t seem to be a...
Oct 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 225
