Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.

In this episode, a longtime friend of Cory Huff joins the podcast – Miriam Schulman! Miriam is a full-time artist, art teacher, and art business coach that helps artists (from amateur to professional) develop their skills, tap into their creativity and grow thriving art businesses.

With 20 years of art industry experience, Miriam shares her wisdom on what it takes to be an ‘artpreneur,’ how to make art that sells, and the most important aspects to focus on in your art business. Miriam also gives a preview of her upcoming book, Artpreneur, The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity, and some of its key takeaways on mindset, abundance, pricing to sell, and perfectionism.

Key Takeaways:

[:30] Odd jobs that Cory and Miriam have had over the years.

[3:36] About Miriam’s book that is coming on January 31st, 2023, Artpreneur.

[4:41] Why Miriam decided to write Artpreneur and the creative process behind it.

[9:45] The technical side: The process of writing her book from setting deadlines to editing and finetuning.

[11:29] How Miriam created a work-life balance when she was writing her book.

[13:34] How Miriam almost ‘sabotaged’ herself with her book editing.

[14:23] Errors happen! Don’t let perfectionism block you from finishing a product.

[16:22] Why Miriam dedicated an entire chapter to mindset and abundance.

[18:25] Lower cost =/= Selling more product. Why ‘money mindset’ is a crucial piece to being a successful artpreneur.

[23:20] Prestige vs. charm pricing.

[26:14] The most important aspect behind why art truly sells.

[29:29] What makes Artpreneur unique and separates it from other books on the topic of selling your art?

[30:27] Miriam’s insights and advice regarding posting your art on social media.

[34:48] Why you need to focus on your email list.

[36:22] What’s next for Miriam Schulman?

[37:04] Where to learn more about Miriam online!

[38:45] Cory thanks Miriam for joining the podcast!

Mentioned in This Episode:
Miriam Schulman’s Website

Artpreneur, The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity, by Miriam Schulman – Pre-order today!

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Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.

Joining the podcast today is Dan Cleary, a professional portrait and fine art photographer living in Dayton, Ohio. As the owner, operator and photographer of Cleary Creative Photography studio, Dan has served the Dayton region for more than 30 years. He works with various clientele from individuals, families, and small companies to fortune 500 corporations. Additionally, Dan has written and published the book, Wright Brothers: Then and Now, a compelling visual tribute to the pioneers of flight.

In this episode, Dan shares about his journey in discovering his passion for photography, how he came to open his own photo studio and build a client base, and the process of creating his newly published book.

Key Takeaways:

[:30] How Dan Cleary got started in photography.

[7:54] Dan’s photography journey post-grad school; How he came to learn his strengths in photography and open up his own photo studio, Cleary Creative Photography.

[10:44] About a recent large client of Dan’s.

[13:05] Where Dan grew up and his strong connection with Dayton, Ohio.

[17:55] About Dan’s photography series and book, Wright Brothers: Then and Now, and how he seamlessly blended historical images with the modern-day images he shot.

[25:22] How did Dan orchestrate such a large project both logistically and financially?

[29:13] How Dan managed his travel logistics and international flights for this project.

[33:36] Dan shares his experiences with marketing and getting his Wright Brothers book on the shelves.

[41:33] Why relationships are crucial in any business – especially art – for return customers.

[43:20] Cory thanks Dan for joining the podcast!

Mentioned in This Episode:
Cleary Creative Photography

Cleary Fine Art Photography

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment

Wright Brothers: Then and Now, by Dan Cleary

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