with host artist Miriam Schulman
Ever find yourself constantly working but wondering why the sales aren’t happening? Maybe you’re stalling until everything’s “just right,” or worried that following up with collectors is annoying. In this episode, I’m calling out five sneaky mistakes that hold artists back—and what to do instead. These are lessons I’ve had to learn the hard way (yes, I really did jump off a bridge because everyone else was doing it). So grab your coffee, and let’s flip the script on your marketing mindset.
“Rest isn’t getting in the way of your success. Burnout is getting in the way of your success.” – Miriam Schulman
In this podcast, you will…
- Learn how to stop mistaking busywork for real progress
- Understand why clarity comes from consistency, not over-explaining
- Discover why perfectionism stalls momentum
“You don’t need a perfect plan to start. You just need to start to make a plan.” – Miriam Schulman
Links Mentioned
📖 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.
🥾Artpreneur Bootcamp: Join my FREE 3-day virtual bootcamp where you’ll learn how to transform your art business from struggling to thriving with the 5-Part Passion-to-Profit framework
🧑🏻🎨Artist Incubator Coaching: Transform your art business by implementing the 5-part passion to profit framework so that you can finally earn a sustainable income from your art (even if you hate posting on social media)
✍️Podcast Study Guides: Whether you’re listening for creative inspiration, business strategies, or personal growth, these study guides are designed to help you get the most out of each episode and move closer to your goals as an artist.
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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Incubator Success Story of the Week!
It has been a fantastic program where I have learned so much that I didn’t know about marketing myself as an artist & pricing (and continue to learn). It has given me clarity for my direction for 2025.
~ Kerry Spence
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This podcast was just what I needed to hear today, thank you!
All five points are useful, but I especially liked the one on rest. I went and listened to your podcast # 15, and it was so helpful!