with host artist Miriam Schulman
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just dipping your toes into the art world, today’s episode is for you. I’ve been chatting with so many of you during our one-on-one calls, and I’ve realized that everyone needs to nail down some crucial art business basics. And guess what? These basics aren’t just for artists; they’re for all online business owners. Don’t miss out on these fundamental steps that can significantly impact your business success!
“Always, the goal is to make things as easy as possible for your customers to shop with you.”- Miriam Schulman
In this podcast, you will discover…
- How to set up your business foundations right. Don’t underestimate the power of organized finances – it’s a game-changer!
- Creating an online presence with a website with e-commerce capabilities and building your email list is crucially important.
- How to make buying for your customers easy. By accepting various payment options, like PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay, and Venmo, you’re creating a seamless shopping experience.
“I’ve identified seven steps for really nailing down the art business basics. And these basics, they’re really for every online business owner, not just artists.”- Miriam Schulman
“I want you to listen to this carefully because some of these things I’m seeing even in my more advanced students, clients who have been in business for a while, they still may have skipped some of these basic steps.”- Miriam Schulman
Links Mentioned
🌟 Episode 108: The One Thing You Need to Make Your Art Business “Real”
📩 Episode 168: Why You Need an Email List with Teresa Heath-Wareing and Miriam Schulman
💥 Episode 171: Words that Sell: 5 Top Copywriters Share Their Best Advice with Laura Belgray, Lacy Boggs, Tarzan Kay, Kimberly Houston, and Danielle Weil
⚠️ Episode 178: What’s Wrong with Your Website with Miriam Schulman
💻 Episode 268: The Artist’s Digital Canvas: Why Having a Website Matters
📖 Artpreneur, by Miriam Schulman: The go-to handbook for artists aspiring to turn their passion into a sustainable and profitable career. This book offers inspiring stories and practical advice that empower artists to embrace a confident mindset and follow a clear path to creative and financial freedom.
📺 Ellie Dashwood’s Vlog: Why Journaling Has Helped My Mental Health *So* Much | plus: book journaling & current reads
Books!
About the host, Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.
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Listener shout out of the week!
Fantastic, love your message of discovering and creating with your OWN style!
I’ve watched soooo many tutorial art videos by a variety of Artists.
Need to STOP and do my own creations incorporating what I’ve learned, then apply it MY Way.
Thanks Miriam, your classes and podcasts have moved me “ART forward” in diverse ways.
~Ann Nafziger
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