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Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity
A step-by-step guide for creatives to transform your passion into a profitable business.
Whether you're a musician, photographer, painter, writer, dancer, singer, or any other creative with aspirations of making a living from your art, this is the perfect time to turn your creative ideas into a sustainable business. With gatekeepers no longer controlling the market, anyone with a laptop and a dream can make a thriving living from their creativity.
This is the definitive sales and marketing playbook for anyone looking to make a living from their art. Each page provides the inspiration and practical steps you need to build a personal brand, overcome starving-artist syndrome, and finally make consistent sales from your art. By combining left-brain traditional marketing methods with the tools you'll build a confident mindset, take charge of your destiny, and create a clear path for success.
Miriam Schulman, host of the Inspiration Place podcast, breaks down the five core elements in the "Passion to Profit" planning framework to help you develop your art business--so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you
Build an audience of followers who want what you've got and are prepared to pay top dollar.
Draw attention to your creations by embracing your authenticity.
Create work-life balance by managing your priorities and setting manageable goals.
Attract collectors in an authentic and non-salesy way.
Price your art, products, or services based on cutting edge research that explains buyer psychology.
After twenty years of selling art as well as coaching other artists, Miriam knows that now is the time to leave the rat race and pursue your highest dreams. Don't wait for a sign from the universe to gamble on yourself.
Whether you're a musician, photographer, painter, writer, dancer, singer, or any other creative with aspirations of making a living from your art, this is the perfect time to turn your creative ideas into a sustainable business. With gatekeepers no longer controlling the market, anyone with a laptop and a dream can make a thriving living from their creativity.
This is the definitive sales and marketing playbook for anyone looking to make a living from their art. Each page provides the inspiration and practical steps you need to build a personal brand, overcome starving-artist syndrome, and finally make consistent sales from your art. By combining left-brain traditional marketing methods with the tools you'll build a confident mindset, take charge of your destiny, and create a clear path for success.
Miriam Schulman, host of the Inspiration Place podcast, breaks down the five core elements in the "Passion to Profit" planning framework to help you develop your art business--so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you
Build an audience of followers who want what you've got and are prepared to pay top dollar.
Draw attention to your creations by embracing your authenticity.
Create work-life balance by managing your priorities and setting manageable goals.
Attract collectors in an authentic and non-salesy way.
Price your art, products, or services based on cutting edge research that explains buyer psychology.
After twenty years of selling art as well as coaching other artists, Miriam knows that now is the time to leave the rat race and pursue your highest dreams. Don't wait for a sign from the universe to gamble on yourself.
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256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 31, 2023
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March 24, 2025
My main question when reading books like this is: Does it contain direct actionable steps. The answer here is yes. Most impactfully for me in the area of gathering and maintaining clients. The novel is recent enough that all of the advice remains relevant at time of reading. It cites studies to back many of the claims, though I did not check to see if they were used correctly. It also relies heavily on anecdotal evidence, which while not as strong is perhaps more relevant to a book like this. I appreciate this. For me the framework of the novel… some form of hypothetical cognitive behavioral therapy, was annoying, but I also know that many readers might find this format useful.
January 22, 2024
A really good handbook for the artist
Miriam does an excellent job at getting to the point and not sugar coating anything in the art business in this book. She directs you in the right way to build your art career. Gently encouraging but firm in a better way to do things. I've listened to her podcast for years and while this book is sort of a compilation of all the most crucial parts of being in business as an artist, it's all wrapped up neatly here in this book. Highly recommended for the artist who wants to sell their art.
Miriam does an excellent job at getting to the point and not sugar coating anything in the art business in this book. She directs you in the right way to build your art career. Gently encouraging but firm in a better way to do things. I've listened to her podcast for years and while this book is sort of a compilation of all the most crucial parts of being in business as an artist, it's all wrapped up neatly here in this book. Highly recommended for the artist who wants to sell their art.
September 2, 2023
I LEARNED A VERY VALUABLE LESSON FROM THIS BOOK
I enjoyed reading this book, but I have to say this. When I was a young man I always wondered what it would be like to be a big shot working on Wall Street. I learned that a lot of those people are heartless and cruel. I no longer envy not being able to be one of them. Thank you, Mrs. Schulman for sharing your experiences of what it was like working on Wall Street. They can keep it. I rather be a poor, but decent human being.
I enjoyed reading this book, but I have to say this. When I was a young man I always wondered what it would be like to be a big shot working on Wall Street. I learned that a lot of those people are heartless and cruel. I no longer envy not being able to be one of them. Thank you, Mrs. Schulman for sharing your experiences of what it was like working on Wall Street. They can keep it. I rather be a poor, but decent human being.
August 10, 2024
Helpful read
This one is a keeper with relatable anecdotes and practical advice she gives you the direction to get out of your own way and into making the art business of your dreams.
This one is a keeper with relatable anecdotes and practical advice she gives you the direction to get out of your own way and into making the art business of your dreams.
March 11, 2023
If the author had stayed on point strictly about art and not gotten all political this could have been a great book.
July 5, 2024
Excellent Read
Great book, very motivating with step by step instructions for getting your goals set and moving the needle towards success.
Great book, very motivating with step by step instructions for getting your goals set and moving the needle towards success.
April 20, 2023
Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity
Smart. Practical. Uncommon and Very Needed. I'm getting smarter about marketing my services because of her savvy, easy-to-apply advice. From setting up a separate bank account at a bank that's not our household bank, for my business to explaining my business to neighbors and friends, every step I've applied has boosted my business, my confidence and my capabilities. The book goes much deeper than the author's podcast, The Inspiration Place, which I listen to regularly. The author's Wall Street background and her rich knowledge of art history, curation, art shows, and as a painter herself makes her the preeminent and unique mentor for creatives.
Smart. Practical. Uncommon and Very Needed. I'm getting smarter about marketing my services because of her savvy, easy-to-apply advice. From setting up a separate bank account at a bank that's not our household bank, for my business to explaining my business to neighbors and friends, every step I've applied has boosted my business, my confidence and my capabilities. The book goes much deeper than the author's podcast, The Inspiration Place, which I listen to regularly. The author's Wall Street background and her rich knowledge of art history, curation, art shows, and as a painter herself makes her the preeminent and unique mentor for creatives.
January 30, 2023
Like going to coffee with an old friend who is willing to guide you and cheer you on into the next faze of your life. Miriam writes in a way the is fun and relatable, sharing stories of amazing people while giving timeless mindset wisdom. This is a must read for anyone who wants to live off their own creativity!
February 1, 2023
Artpreneur is one of the best books I’ve read connecting art and entrepreneurship into actionable, practical, and sustainable ways to making a living with art. Miriam takes you on a journey of finding yourself, creating art from your soul, tapping into an abundant mindset, and applying the business tools and practices to success.
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