Comments on: 5 Reasons You’re Not Making Enough Money in Your Art Business

By: Ida

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 11:20:46 +0000

I guess mojo, because I got sick and had to recover for over a year, then once I actually *had* recovered I had gotten used to not hustling all the time and just…kept not doing it. Now it’s been three years. I’ve been productive in making art but came to a halt when it came to actually promoting it and putting myself out there. I only came to the conclusion that that was the reason yesterday. Your blog is giving me some real motivation to get back on it again. Thanks.

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By: John Prout

Sun, 20 Nov 2016 21:57:51 +0000

Hm! Got so busy I missed the webinar… when’s the next one? John Prout

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By: Bree Sauers

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:58:17 +0000

I have really been struggling with the question “should I keep going with my art?” I have a wonderful artist friend that has been doing this for over 40 years and she tells me all the time that I am one of the most creative people she knows. But like many others I’m not selling and it’s getting depressing. I feel like there is something I’m missing. I also have tremendous fear about failing and succeding.

I was just on a trip and we went to many art galleries and museums and my work is just as good and sometimes better than what was on display and that made me even more depressed. I am terrible at selling myself I always discount my prices.

I listened to the webinar last night and it gave me hope. Also reading all these comments makes me realize I’m not alone in these feelings. Thanks everyone for all of your insight. It really helps today.

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By: ArtL8dy

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:23:17 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Finch.

Curious to know what worked??!!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:52:12 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Finch.

🙂 Let’s clarify: It creeped you out in a GOOD way.

I LOVE this story, Rebecca. So happy you could share here.

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By: Rebecca Finch

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 16:11:09 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Finch.

Just in case anyone is wondering about my situation, Alyson didn’t leave me hanging. After an email with her, I did what she told me to do and within 17 hours I sold a painting – as a DIRECT result of what she told me to do. It was so instant, it creeped me out. Thank you, Alyson!!!

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By: Helen

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:47:20 +0000

In reply to Kim.

I can relate to this Kim! If I put something in my diary I do my best to make it happen- even though I might be tired, it might be raining and I know my husband is sitting in the car waiting, off I go! That day lead to my biggest sale ever of a handlettered design! So worth the effort. All the best with your next clients, Helen. (Hobart, Tasmania.)

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By: mandy

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 01:04:13 +0000

In reply to Jenny Kuri.

Hi Jenny,

I think it is the changing digital environment – whereas getting the emails was once a novelty – now we are all being bombarded by an onslaught of them –

so people are becoming more careful with their inbox

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By: Jenny Kuri

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:42:59 +0000

I used to be very good at building my contact email list but have noticed in recent years that people are reluctant to give me their information at shows. I’m not sure if it’s my approach of having the guest book out for people that isn’t working, or if I’m just not asking enough because I have had more refusals recently. Kind of stumped there.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 16:25:20 +0000

In reply to Kim.

Really good work, Kim!

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