Art Marketing Podcast

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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 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/

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

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

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

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 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

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

Mothers Day to Fathers Day to Q4

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

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!

You can schedule a test drive here

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

The Basement Sale Example 

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

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

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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?

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

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

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

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 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?

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

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

Living through great disruption, How its changing habits, how artists and photographers need to see the silver lining and embrace the coming changes

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

It's no time to gloat, 3 trends underpinning this years q4,  and while there is still time to get into the game

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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Important advice for Q4, The fish and the surface analogy, and discounting.

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 play on James Carville's famous quote, The best way to sell art or photography, and why you need to be prepared to leverage video this q4 and really all day, everyday. 

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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The Equation, Attention, and Omnichannel Marketing

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Q4 and the coming sales, it's all just another muscle, and the pivot.

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

You want to sell your art or photography, you want to know what to do, you ask me about how to do that (all the time)

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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I intro the quiz concept, talk about the path to a 6 figure  a year + art biz, and sum things up with an analogy.

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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We define the FlyWheel, How we are designing for it, and why it matters.

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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We define validation, we talk about how to go about it, and we talk about when to call it quits

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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How to deal with trolls on the socials, how to think about trolls on the socials, how to be ruthless with your inputs.

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

Do you discount your art, we put this one to bed, once and for all

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

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

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

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

Boosting posts, Why you are not ready for FB ads, and what to do when you finally are ready.

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

We define what one might look like, The demand for such a business, and the potential ups and downs.

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 top ten reasons why Live Art Shows are the future of selling art and photography.

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 7 layers of success, how it needs to be almost a religion, how it informs how we think about everything we do.

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

We define the term art business, introduce the show and your hosts, the 5 pillars of a six figure a year art business, and the mechanics of the show.

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

We're over 4 months into this pandemic, some businesses have come out and said employees will not be returning to the office until 2022, people now more than ever are looking to decorate their living/work spaces, art sales have been surging since April, and the biggest art-selling time of the year (4th quarter) is just around the corner. Do live art shows really work, or is there a better tactic to take advantage of this surge in art sales? 

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

This pandemic has advanced the adoption of technology that otherwise would have taken 10+ years to become mainstream. The result? A full blown online art market. If you haven't moved your art business online yet, you're going to start falling behind. 

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

"Eat your own dogfood." What does it mean and why is it so important in business? Supposedly originating from Microsoft in the 19080's, the premise behind "eat your own dogfood" is simple... You have to use the product that you are selling to your customers, because if it's not good enough for you to use it's definitely not good enough for your customers to use.

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

So the pandemic is back. Now what? In this episode, Nick and Pat talk about what this means for art businesses. Here's the bottom line: nothing is opening soon. So, if you haven't already moved over to the new business model of selling your art directly, if you aren't executing on the tactics that are working really well right now and that are resulting in Black Friday sales numbers for our members, then now is the time to act. This pandemic isn't going away anytime soon. Set your art business up for success before you fall behind.

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, Nick and Pat explain what merchandising is, what it's significance is in business, and why merchandising is mandatory if you want to grow a successful 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

The biggest art-selling time of the year is the 4th quarter (October, November, December), and it's only 3 months away. Most artists and photographers will make 50%+ of their yearly sales during this time, so it's absolutely critical to be prepared so you don't miss out. What can you do to position yourself to take advantage of the 4th quarter this year? Find out in today's episode what our most successful artists and photographers are starting to do to prepare.

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 today's episode we talk about focusing on success and what it means – mainly customer success. We're going to talk about it from the context of Art Storefronts and then in the context of artists themselves. It's really profound and super important. Art Storefronts' main focus is customer success. We start with customer success and build a product from that. It's a completely different mentality than most businesses. This is significant because we are not biased with where people should be marketing, what products they sell, whether they sell originals only or limited editions, or only courses. It doesn't matter. What matters is the success. You start with the success, and then you build an entire program and product around that success.

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 Pandemic Re-Surging. What does this really mean for artists and photographers? What is the point here? The point is, this thing isn't going away anytime soon. Every photographer and artist already learned, if you were hurt by the lock downs you had the wrong strategy for your business. As a business owner, you can go direct or indirect. Indirect is when you sell through 3rd parties, but 100% of the time, at some point, the rug will get pulled out from under you. When you are relying on 3rd parties, you have a very risky business strategy. The direct strategy is where you get consistent income because you market direct, you sell direct, you don't rely on anyone else, you make the most money from your work, and you end up with the most money in the end. So with a resurgence in the pandemic, this is another wake up call for those who are still running an indirect business model for their 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

Why owning your own distribution channels and customers (selling direct) is the ONLY way to make consistent sales and grow your art business long-term.

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

Most photographers and artists think the only way to sell art is through 3rd parties, like galleries, and this is what causes the starving artist problem. The right art business strategy starts with focusing on building a direct art business. A direct business is when you are doing your own direct marketing, your own direct sales, you own your customer list, you make the most money from your artwork, and nobody can take anything away from you because you own all of it. You are not dependent on any 3rd parties to make sales. Indirect is when you are selling through 3rd parties (galleries, publishers, etc). What happens with 3rd parties is the rug always eventually gets pulled out from underneath you, as many people learned the hard way during this pandemic. Make sure you have the right art business strategy and set your business up for long-term success.

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

When you're just starting out as a fine artist or photographer, the big question is: "will my work sell?" Is it worth buying? Is there a market out there? If you're in this position, don't sit on these questions for months. We have a strategy that gets you the answers in a few days flat.

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

There is a major tendency for photographer and artists to over-analyze their businesses and look for perfect solutions to their problems. In this episode, Nick talks about the importance of overcoming this perfectionist mindset, about finding the most accurate solution available for the problem, and about keeping your business moving forward rather than getting tied up trying to find perfect solutions.

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 only way to consistently grow your art business is to stop relying on 3rd parties (galleries, marketplaces, etc.) to sell your art. When you own your distribution, when you own your customer list, you are in control of your business and you can actively grow your business. When you rely on the algorithms of marketplace websites, and when you rely on galleries to sell your art, you are in control of nothing and your income will be unpredictable and unrepeatable.

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

Nick and Pat talk about the radical shift occurring in the art industry right now, the difference between selling art indirectly and directly, the importance of owning your own distribution, email list, and customer list, how to make the most money from your artwork, and the skills you need to build your own successful 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

In this episode, Nick and Patrick discuss how for the 10th straight week Art Storefronts members experienced Black Friday level sales, and there is no sign that it's going to slow down anytime soon. 

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, Nick and Patrick talk about how not to rely on 3rd parties to grow your art business, and how the internet makes it possible to bypass traditional gatekeepers like galleries and in-person art shows.

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

Nick and Pat discuss what's going on in the art industry 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

How do you build a viable art business in 2020? Run your own art gallery business online.   How?   1) Equip yourself with a Proper Art Gallery Website. 2) Solve the ongoing Marketing Problem.   We created Art Storefronts to help you do this. We are an all-in-one solution: Proper Art Gallery Website + Ongoing Marketing Consulting.

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

Is art selling right now? Nick and Patrick talk about the one tactic that is working really well right now for Art Storefronts members as well as other art industry news.

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

Nick Friend (CEO) and Patrick Shanahan (CMO) on the importance of just getting your art business started and not worrying about perfection or problems that don't yet exist.

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

After running 50+ livestreams in the past couple of months, we've realized it might be the best possible way for artists and photographers to bring in free attention right now.

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 open office hours session for Art Storefronts members to ask any and all questions they have on the running and marketing of their art/photo businesses during the pandemic.

Topics include running online painting workshops, what to do when your work is locked behind the doors of closed galleries, and much more.

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 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.

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

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