The Art Marketing Podcast

In this podcast interview, Patrick speaks with Kelly Corbett, a talented landscape painter based on Vancouver Island, Canada. They discuss Kelly's journey from being a professional photographer to becoming a full-time artist with a successful online presence and substantial local following. Kelly shares insights into her marketing strategies, including her growth on Instagram, the importance of consistent social media engagement, and the benefits of painting publicly. They also touch on the challenges and rewards of managing a balance between art and personal life. (00:00) Introduction to Kelly Corbett

(01:35) Kelly's Artistic Journey

(03:01) Finding Her Niche

(06:05) The Impact of Social Media

(08:48) Joining Art Storefronts

(09:56) The Power of Consistency

(12:18) Merchandising and Gallery Presence

(15:22) The Future of Art Galleries

(18:27) Navigating Gallery Relationships

(18:57) The Case for Opening Your Own Gallery

(20:00) Building an Email Marketing Strategy

(21:48) The Importance of Consistency

(22:21) Advice for Aspiring Artists

(23:38) Long-Term Goals and Work-Life Balance

(25:14) Challenges and Improvements

(27:28) Leveraging Social Media and Live Broadcasts

(31:25) Balancing Art and Outdoor Adventures

(36:24) Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement

Links Kelly’s Website https://www.kellycorbett.ca/Kelly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelly_corbett_artist/

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Photographer and artist Dan Sundahl started his art career on the advice of his therapist.  Art was meant to be a vehicle of healing.  It just so turns out this journey back to health propelled him towards a successful niche and he has not looked back since. Watch the interview on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCJhDpDFWis

(01:20) Meet Dan Sundahl: The Artist Behind the Niche

(02:29) Dan's Unique Origin Story

(04:14) The Emotional Impact of Dan's Art

(05:49) Creating and Connecting Through Art

(07:58) The Journey to Success

(12:58) The Business of Art

(21:29) Growth and Future Plans

(23:05) Managing Art and Social Media

(23:40) The Art Pricing Debate

(24:24) Marketing Strategies and Challenges

(25:44) Healing Through Art

(26:00) Future Aspirations and Business Goals

(26:58) Art Therapy and Personal Connection

(31:23) Advice for Aspiring Artists

(37:53) The Importance of Delegation

(39:52) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links Dan’s Website https://www.dansunphotos.com/Dan’s Gallery Site https://www.dansungallery.com/Dan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dansunphotoart/Stay Up To Date With The Latest https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcast

Betty started her art business in her mid 50’s and a few years later had a 6 figure per year business.  This is her story and advice for artists looking to do the same.

Watch this episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/sqEJFp1ylpw?si=n4I6AIm113vx_M_l

(00:00) Introduction to Betty Franks' Artistic Journey

(02:22) Interview with Betty Franks Begins

(03:15) Betty Franks' Unique Artistic Style

(05:10) Betty's Journey to Finding Her Style

(13:19) Starting a Business and Marketing Art

(15:51) Diversifying Income Streams

(22:44) Online Teaching and Course Creation

(26:09) Pricing Art and Catering to Audience

(28:22) Annual Art Pricing Strategy

(28:50) No Sales Policy and Shipping Discounts

(29:18) Transition to Offering Prints

(30:40) Balancing Gallery Sales and Online Presence

(31:07) Negotiating Gallery Commissions

(32:08) Connecting with Art Buyers

(34:23) Social Media Strategy and Avatars

(35:55) Hiring Help and Using Basecamp

(37:24) Pinterest and Instagram Focus

(44:42) Merchandise and Fine Art America

(45:36) Personal Growth and Healthy Living

(51:03) Advice for Late Starters in Art

(54:45) Conclusion

Betty on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BettyFranksArtBetty on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betty.franks.art/

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A live video tour of Humble Donkey Studio in Round Top Texas. Over 1mm of art sales in a town of 97 people. (00:00) Introduction and Welcome

(00:11) Tour of Humble Donkey Studio

(00:31) Art Storefronts and Product Offerings

(01:26) The Gallery and Original Art

(02:31) Expanding the Business

(04:28) The Journey to Round Top

(05:34) The Role of Art Storefronts

(07:39) Marketing and Sales Strategies

(18:48) Community Engagement and Events

(20:47) The Daily Grind of an Artist

(21:05) Balancing Multiple Ventures

(21:13) The Importance of Persistence

(21:59) Success Stories and Big Breaks

(23:10) Leveraging Opportunities for Exposure

(24:01) The Role of Luck in Success

(24:32) Feedback and Improvements

(26:28) The Power of Merchandising

(28:22) Maximizing Social Media and Digital Marketing

(28:58) Tour of the Gallery and Final Thoughts

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Links Humble Donkey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/humbledonkeystudio

Humble Donkey Websitehttps://humbledonkeystudio.com/

An in-depth interview with artist Hava Gurevich. She covers how her art career started. What has worked along the way and how she finally decided to go full time.

(00:00) Introduction to the Artist Interview Series  

(00:35) Hava's Artistic Journey: From Photography to Painting  

(02:16) Joining Art Storefronts: The Turning Point  

(03:31) First Year Challenges and Successes  

(10:09) The Power of Social Media and Reels  

(12:51) Exploring Niches and Diversifying Art  

(21:38) Advice for New Artists and Customer Acquisition  

(24:47) The Collector Phenomenon  

(26:09) Transitioning to Full-Time Art Business  

(28:17) Merchandising and Marketing Strategies  

(30:59) The Power of Merchandise as Advertising  

(37:14) Community and Peer Support  

(41:09) Exploring New Product Ideas  

(46:49) Conclusion and Future Plans

Links

Watch this episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41d-iYUpPjI

Hava on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/havagurevichart/Hava’s Website https://www.havagurevichart.com/

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Summer selling season, the creator economy & importance of story in art sales (00:00) Introduction and Podcast Overview

(00:59) The Importance of Summer for Art Sales

(07:05) Understanding the Interest-Based Algorithm

(13:38) Examples of Creative Success Stories

(17:34) The Power of Social Media for Artists

(23:33) The Rise of the Content Creator

(23:53) The Power Shift in the Art World

(24:38) The Creator Economy: A New Era

(27:01) The Importance of Storytelling in Art

(27:38) Case Study: Tim Laman's Wildlife Photography

(30:10) Building a Fanbase Through Story

(33:26) The Value of Process Over Product

(40:52) Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Stay Up To Date With The Latest

https://linktr.ee/artmarketingpodcastLinks Full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaO0pRS72iMdpcustomsmx https://www.instagram.com/dpcustomsmx/Artist Andrew Scott https://www.instagram.com/andrewscott_art/Dave Pollot https://www.instagram.com/davepollotartTim Laman https://www.instagram.com/timlaman/Tim’s Speech At Sunnylands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef_RTqokpA0&t=1744s

You know you need to advertise, you know social media ads don't work so let's get creative with an inexpensive but highly effective technique...post cards dropped on doorsteps.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Creative Advertising for Artists

(00:48) The Power of Local Marketing

(01:34) Real-World Marketing Inspiration

(02:57) The Cyclical Nature of Advertising Trends

(04:36) Challenges with Social Media Ads

(05:26) Reviving Direct Mail Marketing

(07:24) Practical Steps for Postcard Marketing

(14:13) Designing an Effective Postcard

(23:26) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Links

Vista Print Link

https://www.vistaprint.com/marketing-materials/postcards

Google Voice

https://voice.google.com/

Image of my Neighbors Postcard

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VcXSBc7g2kep4a7gCdjKr3XhcM8toX1n/view?usp=drive_link

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Attention was hard to get in ’19 and it’s gonna be even harder in ’20. In this episode: What the smart artist is gonna do about it, and I proffer up a New Years’ Resolution for you.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

The Q4 holiday season is all about running your best sale of the year - but how should you get the word out? Meet the omni-channel marketing playbook.

Plus: What to do about paid traffic for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

Why the proper merchandising of your artwork can make all the difference, and thinking outside the box to expand your revenue sources and generate additional income.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

A rant on attention, an analogy on pop-ups, and why whether you like them or not you need to be using them.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

The cost to acquire a customer, why I can afford to lose $ on them and you can’t, and some strategy and perspective on how to best approach your marketing.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

With the hottest eCommerce week of the year behind us, we take a look at the most important lessons we learned and how you can implement them to massively improve your next art promotion.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Running contests on Facebook, a 4th quarter playbook update, and some essential updates to the highest ROI marketing tactic in the art world today.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Q4 is coming...How to use email, FB, and FB & IG ads to warm up your audience and how to get your art noticed.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

How to create a Facebook/Instagram Ads audience based on Lifetime Value (LTV), use cases you probably haven't thought of, and thoughts on targeting to cold audiences in Q4. 

The (surprisingly short) list of tools you need to be ready for our 4th quarter playbook, thoughts on getting attention during the holiday rush, and what this all has to do with the Kardashians.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

The (surprisingly short) list of tools you need to be ready for our 4th quarter playbook, thoughts on getting attention during the holiday rush, and what this all has to do with the Kardashians.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Welcome to AR 101 – What Augmented Reality is, why it's a dream come true for fine artists and photographers, and how to offer it right through your website.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

What to do before, during, and after your art show to get the highest possible ROI from your time and effort.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

How to make the most of closing a sale and ensure that that first-time customer becomes a repeat customer – whether their experience was positive, negative, or neutral.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

From communicating with your audience in the right way to running sales, here's everything we've learned about crafting a powerful art marketing plan for 2018, 2019, and beyond.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

In this episode, we talk about coping with change in your marketing strategy, staying focused on where the attention is, and whether or not artists need websites.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

The day Megh Knappenberger decided to give her painting career a real shot, she had $0.28 in her bank account – here's how she found a passionate niche of buyers and made it to $200k+ in her first year.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Making the case for doing things that would never work if your art business grows larger, and why these marketing tasks can actually be some of the most powerful.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Fine artist Mathieu Laca is interviewed on topics such as building an audience, setting price points, and his experience running a print giveaway contest on Facebook using ManyChat.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

A free print giveaway, $150 in ad spend, and 400 messenger subscribers... all in a week.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Some bolt-on extra tactics to the Art Marketing Playbook, including: the (only) three ways to grow your art business, and why to send abandoned cart emails.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Why email is dead, Facebook Messenger and Chat Bots, and how artists can use Facebook Messenger to build their audience and sell more art online.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

An overview of the power of holiday marketing with actionable steps you can take to market your art during the holidays this 4th quarter.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

A to Z on building your email list – how to get your website traffic onto your list, moving that list into Facebook Ads, and a hack for getting your contacts into FB if you don't have their email addresses.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

How the internet has changed everything, how that change applies to the art world, and what artists should do to take advantage of this.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Content curators on Instagram can extend your reach by the hundreds of thousands, but how should you go about approaching them?

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Taking feedback from your customers, doing things that don't scale, and direct messaging on Instagram.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Are you using Instagram Stories yet? Here's 10 reasons why they are a powerful, essential new tool for artists looking to build an audience.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Hiscox reports Instagram has overtaken Facebook as the top social platform for the online art market - here's our top Instagram marketing tips for artists

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

How to market your art online and position yourself for Mother's Day sales. A step-by-step plan you can follow.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

How to market your art online and position yourself for Mother's Day sales. A step-by-step plan you can follow.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

A cost-effective technique for artists to get started advertising on Facebook - who to target, what to say, and other do's and don'ts.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Capitalizing on the tried-and-true Fishbowl Technique at art shows – how to collect the leads, and what to do with them afterwards.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Bill Stidham on changing subject matter to find your art niche, and hitting the pavement to build a sustainable online/offline hybrid art business.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Thinking about your traffic in terms of cold, warm, and hot segments - plus how to effectively advertise to each of them on Facebook and Instagram.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Advertising on Facebook is so powerful for artists - so why do most fail at it, and how do you run a successful campaign?

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts? We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell! You can schedule a test drive here

Learn how to combine online and offline art selling tactics. How to stack a number of small wins into a big win.

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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The mission and vision for our brand new podcast.

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Where to get started with Facebook and Instagram ads, why it should be a pillar of your art marketing strategy, and how you should actually go about it.

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Shownotes:

👉 Follow us on Instagram: @art_storefronts

👉 Watch this recent artist interview: Hava's Unlikely Path to Artistic Income with Art Storefronts

👉 Podcast: Staggering Art Economic Trends, the Spring Selling Season, and a Fix for the #1 Art Business Problem

👉 Join our live webinars every Monday 3PM CST. Register here https://asf.today/fd9ec3 

#artmarketing #podcast #artselling #economictrends #springseason #artbusiness 🌏🎧

We start with the answer to the question, talk about merch broadly, and talk about cell phone cases specifically and tactically

Staggering Art Economic Trends, the Spring Selling Season, and a Fix for the #1 Art Business Problem

Shownotes:

👉 Follow us on Instagram: @art_storefronts

👉 Watch the recent IG LIVE. Learn a ton and have some unique insights that 99% of artists and photographers do not have when they’re doing their marketing on Instagram 

👉 Podcast: Finish Off Your Dec Strong, Being Ready for Jan, Asymmetry of the Art Biz, & Shiny Object Syndrome

👉 Join our live webinars every Monday 3PM CST. Register here https://asf.today/fd9ec3 

#artmarketing #podcast #artselling #economictrends #springseason #artbusiness 🌏🎧

Nick and I talk about what to do to sell art between now and Father's Day, following economic drivers with your art business, custom artwork strategies, the power in not giving up, and the importance of acquiring new customers.

Links from the show:

The Custom Artwork Strategy

How to Price Your Artwork

100 True Fans

Nick and I talk about what to do between now and the end of the year, how to set yourself up to be ready in January we talk about the asymmetry of the art business and finish it off with some shiny objecy syndrome discussion.

We start with some conceptual to get our heads in the right space for the season in front of us, then we get into the tactical you can add to your holiday marketing efforts to supercharge things on Instagram

I define the concept, talk about how things evolved to get here, some psychology, I am going to ask whether or not your IG profiles passes the test and then get tactical on how you can put it to use in your art business

How a cork trick helps explain an art business, new customer acquisition and how it applies through the lens of time The Cork Trick Go back and listen to episode #50 How many new customers did you acquire last year? and then also #51 Get buyers to act fast: Tips for setting up your art for impulse purchases

What a restaurant has to do with an art business, how to think about yours, and some mission and vision for the future

We revisit the only metric that matters from an episode past, I will outline what buying questions are, how to turn them into selling conversations generally and then how to knock them out of the park on Instagram specifically If you have never seen this before watch this quick Youtube video to get up to speed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRpAkDpGWWg

Last week I covered the loop, this week I present the tactical guide on how to supercharge it; the who what when where why...  If are asking yourself what the heck is the loop go back one episode first.

I will define the loop, what it is at its core, how to think about it,  and how to use it in different scenarios — both online and offline.  Also... how to super charge it

7 years ago Megh went all in on her art career.

Her journey since has seen her surpass the 1mm mark in sales, discover a niche, and cement herself as a brand. This is her story, interview, and question and answer section . For all of the additional assets including the video interveiws go here. If you ever want to join me (Patrick) on a live webinar I run them 3x weekly and would love to meet you and hear your story.  You can register for those here.

So what is the most important metric to watch if you want to grow an art business? Yes of course sales is #1 but you need more than that if you want to make sure your focus — time, energy, and effort is in the right place — and in pod I am going to break down my argument why # of pieces of content created per week is #2. What is it, why its important right now, and how focusing on it will properly align your priorities for growth.

5 years ago a 24 year old kid discovered this very podcast started listening to it, signed up for Art Storefronts and started his art business.  Now he is selling 100k a month of his art.  This is his story and there is so much to learn from him. Watching this interview will leave you with a ton on insights you can use immediately to improve your art or photography business. For all of the resources mentioned in the pod here is the page.

A new way to contemplate your art career, what you should be working on, and reseting your expectations to success. For the latest and greatest  https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts If you ever feel like hanging out live I run a free webinar 3x weekly https://blog.artstorefronts.com/art-business-webinar/

Everybody knows the first and everybody ignores the second. Don't be everybody. This post will cover; What is the 2nd biggest time of the year to sell art, why, and why no artist or photographer can afford to ignore them 👇 This one has a blog post if you prefer reading it https://blog.artstorefronts.com/what-are-the-biggest-art-selling-times-of-the-year

In this special episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Nick Friend, the visionary CEO of Art Storefronts. Nick shares the evolution of the art industry over the past two decades and discusses how technology and marketing strategies have reshaped the landscape for artists worldwide.From the early days of print-on-demand to the rise of ecommerce and automated print fulfillment, Nick traces the journey that has transformed the artist's role and responsibilities. He provides valuable insights into the limitations and challenges artists faced in each phase of this evolution, which not only encompassed product creation but also marketing, distribution, and fulfillment.Diving deeper into the discussion, Nick introduces us to the groundbreaking "Co-Pilot Model" – a revolutionary approach designed to significantly streamline and enhance the business processes for artists. This model, which is quickly becoming a game-changer in the industry, enables artists to focus on creating incredible art while the technical and marketing aspects are expertly handled by a dedicated co-pilot.Listen in as Nick emphasizes the significance of specializing in art creation, while leaving the technological and promotional intricacies to those who excel in those areas. This shift in roles, he argues, is the key to unlocking massive potential and growth for artists in the modern digital era.Don't miss out on this insightful discussion which sheds light on the future of art entrepreneurship and how artists can adapt, thrive and ultimately solve the 'starving artist' problem. Whether you're an artist just launching your business or you're already established and looking to scale, this episode is packed with invaluable advice that could redefine your career trajectory. Y You can checkout more info about CoPilot here.

In this fun podcast episode, we sit down with Miro Kenarov, one-half of the talented Bulgarian-born artist couple behind the unique Canvas on Clay project. We delve deep into their artistic journey, from their early days in Bulgaria to their inspiring life in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and how their contrasting backgrounds have come together to create an extraordinary fusion of art forms. Miro shares their insights on the creative process behind Canvas on Clay, the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives, and the impact of their experiences at the Tamarind Institute on their artistic practice. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities of working with mixed media, the significance of being designated as a "Trusted ART Seller," and their recent record-breaking Mother's Day sale with ASF's new Co-Pilot Service. This episode is packed with valuable advice for artists looking to collaborate, explore new mediums, and achieve recognition in the art world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Miro and Maria's experiences and gain a fresh perspective on the art of collaboration.If you're interested in Co-Pilot, be sure to sign up here!

Why you want to do this, some context and current events, how to think about your product lineup, and some tactical ways to go about it. Have questions on anything and everything else.  Hit the tree (we keep it properly up to date with the latest and greatest regardless of when you hear this for the first time) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

If I asked you how many new customers you acquired in your art business last year would you be able to answer that question? Most artists struggle answering it.   We need to fix that.  In today's episode we are going to deep dive on why the # of new customers you acquire per year might just be the most important metric in your business.  Let me explain why.

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Why art shows and fairs are so important, the upsides and downsides of doing them in person, and how you need to think about them tactically to win (no one ever talks about this). Here is the post itself (be sure to checkout images + video examples) https://asf.today/shows

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All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

You can schedule a test drive here

Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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A discussion about merchandising during Q4, Price points, Print types, and merchandise. Let's audit your thinking. Viral video mentioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYcXTlGLUgE

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Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

All the latest and greatest can be found here (we are constantly updating this thing) https://linktr.ee/artstorefronts

Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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Interested in learning more about Art Storefronts?We provide everything you need to start, run, and grow a successful art business. Get FREE website setup with FREE website management for life, and ZERO transaction fees (ever!) You create, we handle everything that makes it sell!

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A primer on sales, What the event is it & where it ranks, and what you can learn from it and bolt into your marketing operation.

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What is it, What can it do and how do you treat it, and why it's the most important asset and art business can have.

Don't Be a Starving Artist by Wyland https://www.wyland.com/product/dont-be-a-starving-artist-by-wyland/

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First we come to terms with, then we sort how to solve for it, and the perspective of how long its gonna take.

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A Financial maxim that applies to the art business, your collector list, why it's a fundamental pillar if you want to be successful

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What is it? Why understanding it is critical, and a call to action to bolt in the existing pieces you are missing

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Some background on the report, our top stats from it, and what it portends for artists and photographers in 2021 and lastly what you won't read in this report.

https://www.artbasel.com/about/initiatives/the-art-market

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Mothers Day to Fathers Day to Q4

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The things that don't scale, video, and your new most important metric.

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Attention, The basement sale concept, its stumbling blocks, and how to get started.

The Basement Sale Example 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmW5rm3aIMw

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The basics, how art really sells, why you are failing at FB ads   Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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How most think this happens, how it really happens, and what you can do right now to get better at it.

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How to pick subject material, Where to start, The way most artists and photographers do it, a new way to do it

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A quick intro, The pivot defined, historical examples, art examples, how to contemplate subject matter areas and how to get started

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How you are gonna grow your business in 2021, some high-level business discussion and the fundamentals, and the things you simply cannot ignore if you want to thrive in 21.   Where to go from here? What are the next steps? How can you learn more?

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An intro anecdote, the Art Storefronts 2020 story, and the 2020 year in review

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