with host artist Miriam Schulman
Ever wonder how some artists have thousands of follower while others just a few hundred?
How some people seem to know EVERYONE be EVERYWHERE and have no trouble getting press?
I’ve wondered that too which is why I was surprised to learn that you become famous one person at a time.
If one of your goals is to finally get in a gallery or get noticed by the press, well guess what, you’ve got to meet people.
The reason I invited David Burkus onto the podcast is because I am a business book junkie, and I especially enjoy those that are based on research, like Friend of a Friend. I just finished Friend of a Friend and I wanted to invite David on the podcast so we can dive into some of the finer points that will help artists like me build our networks so we can sell more art. Sound good?
In this podcast, you will discover…
- The psychology of being famous
- Why you might want to attend that high school reunion after all
- Why you can skip networking events in order to network even better in more authentic ways
Links Mentioned
- Friend of a Friend . . .: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career by David Burkus
- DavidBurkus.com
- Listen to David’s book for FREE with your free 30 day trial of Audible
- Download the free workbook that goes along with his book. It’s all about becoming a better networker WITHOUT attending icky cocktail parties or networking events. All you have to do is enter your email and David will send it to you.
- Free facebook group: The Inspiration Place. If you’re not already a member, I’d love to have you!
About David
David Burkus is a best-selling author, a sought after speaker, and associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. His newest book, Friend of a Friend, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He’s delivered keynotes to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies and the future leaders of the United States Naval Academy. His TED talk has been viewed over 1.8 million times and he is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review.
- Twitter: @davidburkus
- LinkedIn: David Burkus
- Facebook: David Burkus
About the host, Miriam Schulman
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m an artist and founder of The Inspiration Place, where I help other artists learn how to profit from their passion. Through online classes, business coaching programs, and a top-ranked podcast, I’ve helped thousands of artists around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. My signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, helps artists go from so-so sales to sold-out collections.
After witnessing 9/11, I abandoned a lucrative hedge fund job to work on my art full time. Since then, my art and story have been featured in major publications including Forbes, What Women Create, The New York Times, Art of Man, Art Journaling magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Igniting Creativity as well as featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Check out my best-selling book with HarperCollins Leadership, Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity, wherever books are sold. When I’m not in the studio, I split my time between New York City and a farmhouse in the country. I’d love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for art lovers (of every passion level) at schulmanart.com/freebies
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Listener shout out of the week!
“These podcasts are changing the way I think about things. The ‘Making Connections’ podcast with Michael Roderick for instance, clarified the distinction between being a ‘networker’ and a ‘connector’ in a way I had not thought about, and gave excellent tools for making networking a cumulatively productive career building strategy. And I love how Miriam challenges her guests as soon as she hears anything that smacks of generalization or un-thought of gender bias, in a way that really deepens these conversations. Gonna start sharing them in my newsletters and with my clients!”
~Rahti Gorfien, PCC, CreativeCallingCoaching.com
Chelsea Artpreneur Studio · New York City
What’s the biggest bottleneck holding your art business back?
Maybe it feels like pricing. Maybe it’s finding the right collectors, choosing the right opportunities, or figuring out what deserves your attention next. Or maybe you can see 3 different directions your business could go, and you’re tired of guessing which one is right.
That’s what we’re working on at the Chelsea Artpreneur Studio, October 28–29 in New York City.
This isn’t a conference or another workshop where you leave with forty new ideas. I’m bringing together a small group of established artists for two days of hands-on strategy built around the actual problems you bring into the room. We’ll look at your business, figure out what’s really holding it back, make the decisions, and map out exactly what comes next.
You’ll also have a professional branding portrait session, plus plenty of time around the table with a small group of artists who take their businesses as seriously as you do.
You’ll leave knowing what’s actually holding your business back, what needs to change, and most of all, what to do next.
By application · Limited seats
Greetings
This was a most informative period of time. Thank you to David Burkus and yourself, as you have both given me ideas.
II I learned so much listening to this podcast by David Burkus. I will find him on my Audible now to read his book! Thanks for these wonderful tips in podcast form Miriam, I love working in my art journal while I listen to inspiring material. Feeling so productive!
Miriam, I was just listening to your podcast with David Burkus in the car. It was very insightful about ways to connect with others through networking. I do believe that it will be one of the books that I will be reading this year.