Artrepreneurs
ARTrepreneurs is a photography podcast that inspires photographers and visual artists to live their best creative lives. We talk business, we talk art, we talk about the chaotic journey through self-employment. Hosted by Michael Der. www.artrepreneurspod.com. Instagram: @artrepreneurspod
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 135
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
3 Financial targets for your post college career
EP 75: Congratulations college graduates, it is your time to shine! The road ahead promises many great adventures and obstacles that will both challenge and inspire you as you begin yo…
The importance of valuing your Intellectual Property, and not just your labor
EP 74: One of the common traps I find freelancers fall into is they price themselves without taking into account the intellectual property they inherently possess. In my opinion, this …
The constant struggle between creativity and commerce
EP 73: I'm not sure if there is an easy way to reconcile the conundrum of prioritizing both creativity and income. If you ask 100 creatives, you may get 100 different answers. Either…
Uh oh...your client has run out of money...
EP 72: The longer I've freelanced, the more common I've seen this occurrence among industry colleagues. Their clients, my clients, your clients, have seemingly run into a snag, and p…
First impressions of mirrorless cameras
EP 71: After working exclusively with DSLRs for the past decade, I've finally accommodated mirrorless camera bodies in my workflow. Even though I may be late to the game on this, I'm …
Is there anything we can do about hyper inflation?
EP 70: Facing 8.5% inflation rates is no easy pill to swallow. Regardless of how we got here, we have our own choices to make to combat these stealth taxes as best as we can. In this…
Should I be using an Employer Identification Number instead of my Social Security number?
EP 69: We constantly fill out forms that require a Tax ID, whether it's for business, for banking, or for taxes. The question is whether or not there is a better and safer alternative…
Intro to Quarterly Taxes Pt. 2: How do you calculate what you owe and how do you pay?
EP 68: We are continuing our investigation on quarterly estimated payments for 1099 creatives, and in this episode, we break down simple ways to calculate what you owe in taxes, and how…
Intro to Quarterly Taxes Pt. 1: What are they and who are they for?
EP 67: Freelancing and full-time employment vary in a number of different ways, and one of the most important differences to note is how you manage your taxes. While employees have ta…
Why wedding photographers love prime lenses
EP 66: The debate between prime lenses and zoom lenses can be both sensible and fickle at the same time. Each photographer has his/her own vision, and not every scenario calls for a un…
Does it really take money, to make money?
EP 65: We've all been told, that it takes money, to make money. And while some facets of that may ring true, it might not be a universal truth, nor might it be a valid self-narrative f…
Who owns the copyright when you take a picture?
EP 64: Copyright law is extensive and occasionally difficult to wrap one's head around. There are progressively more and more scenarios that dilute the waters we swim in as creators in…
The value of professional redundancies
EP 63: Identifying potential points of failure can be just as critical to success as developing great work. It's not a matter of if, but when a mistake is made or a piece of gear is b…
Should I buy or should I lease?
EP 62: The benefits to owning gear are numerous, but it is not without challenges either. Not every small business owner has the funds to drop down a large lump sum of money to acquir…
Why your conduct is just as important as your work
EP 61: Conduct is just as important to your branding as your style, your creativity, and your hustle. It is not about what you think your brand should be, but rather how the customer,…
How insurance creates assurance
EP 60: Working photographers are not always guaranteed safe haven from accidents, theft, or damage. Some might even say, these possibilities simply come with the territory. In this …
How bad were my first jobs?
EP 59: Oh the aches and pains of learning on the fly. These hardships are both excruciating reminders of what could have been, as well as the perfect lessons to guide us on our path f…
To stage, or not to stage; a look into photojournalistic ethics
EP 58: With the label of "visual creator" or "visual storyteller" being so broad, it covers a number of sins like photo manipulation and influencing a scene. But when you cross over t…
My favorite rule of lighting
EP 57: Whether we are aware of it or not, we often abide by conventional wisdom for lighting. A softbox is used for portraits, a beauty dish for beauty, a reflector for contrast. But…
What is so important about the cost of doing business?
EP 56: Why is knowing your cost of doing business so crucial? What insight does it actually give you? In this episode, I'll discuss the role CODB plays in your budget and your pricin…