with host artist Miriam Schulman
Ever wonder why you’re not closing more sales even when someone shows interest? It might not be your art… it might be your timing. In this episode, I share some laugh-out-loud stories (including one about my daughter’s almost-romance) to help you see how art sales follow the same rules as dating. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at why waiting too long, hesitating, or not following up can quietly kill your momentum and what to do instead.
“Letting somebody walk away without giving them the opportunity to say yes is actually a form of self-rejection.” – Miriam Schulman
In this podcast, you will…
- Learn how delayed follow-up sends the wrong message to potential buyers
- Explore ways to guide the sale without feeling pushy
- Discover why hesitation often stems from self-doubt, not strategy
“It is not your customer’s job to chase you.” – Miriam Schulman
Links Mentioned
🥾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
🖼️FREE Masterclass: Discover how to grow an audience of real collectors and stop wasting time on the wrong platforms. We’ll dive into what’s truly blocking your art sales, reveal the 5 key elements you do need to profit, and share inspiring stories from artists who’ve made it work. If you’re ready to move past the starving artist mindset and reclaim your studio time, this is for you.
🧑🏻🎨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)
📖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.
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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