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
What makes you a professional besides making great pictures?
EP 35: One of the best questions I've been asked is "what makes a photographer a professional, besides making great pictures?" Imagine having 1/4 the talent level you currently have. …
How to support your non-entrepreneurial spouse
EP 34: Being entrepreneurial in spirit comes with its fair share of anxiety, failure, and struggle, but it might just be easier to be the entrepreneur than to be the person standing be…
The importance of client retention
EP 33: Most businesses spend the majority of their time and energy on client acquisition, and while those efforts are not without their merits, forgetting about your current clients is…
7 Travel tips for photographers
EP 32: Traveling on assignment is one of the great privileges a photographer can experience, but it can also bring unwanted stress. In this episode, I'll give you some advice on tips t…
The lawful way to email marketing
EP 31: Is cold-emailing legal? What do I need to know to send my customers and leads new promotions? In this episode, we break down the rules and regulations of the CAN-SPAM Act of 2…
Christina Peters: Establishing a marketing mindset
EP 30: Thrilled to host Christina Peters on the podcast! Christina is a renowned food photographer with over 25 years in the commercial photography industry, and in this episode, we t…
The benefits of professional minimalism
EP 29: Living a minimalist lifestyle doesn't have to apply to just clearing the attic of old toys and unworn clothing. It can also play a big role in your creative and business venture…
How to network as an introvert
EP 28: Networking typically favors the outgoing and gregarious personality, but what about the introverts? How can the seasoned wallflower become a social butterfly? In this episode,…
Can you succeed without an Instagram presence?
EP 27: Instagram might be the most powerful awareness builder on the planet, but does it mean that if you host a dormant account that you can't market to your target audience? In this…
Using debt to start your business
EP 26: Every entrepreneurial move has startup costs, and it is very common to interact with debt to fund the launch of your new business. While doing so is not inherently a bad decis…
What is your bio page communicating to potential clients?
EP 25: Every website needs to have an about page or a bio description for your potential clients. What information needs to be there, and what points of emphasis should be highlighted…
When does your hobby become a business?
EP 24: At what point does a hobby become a business? Is it when you get the first check? Is it when you get your first client? Your first repeat client? What does the IRS say about…
The Entrepreneur, the Manager, and the Technician
EP 23: The majority of small businesses fail within the first 5 years of launching. For creative professionals branching off on their own, the reality may be very similar. There is a…
7 Practices to get paid faster
EP 22: Collecting payments can be one of the most frustrating aspects of being self-employed. It is easy to run into clients who frequently ignore deadlines and pay you after the due …
How to identify cash flow killers
EP 21: How do profitable businesses run out of money? This is a concept that was foreign to me when I first started freelancing, but soon enough I discovered the value of understanding…
Mick Orlosky: Why a good workflow is so important
EP 20: Every photographer, amateur or professional, needs to have a repeatable system for organizing and managing their images. From ingesting, to culling, to keywording; they all mak…
How to kickstart your career with no experience
EP 19: When you start your creative career, the big first hurdle is convincing people to trust you even though you have no experience. It's a classic "chicken and the egg" scenario. …
How to generate leads through a client list
EP 18: Not having a system for your leads is a sure-fire way to lose sight of who you need to contact and how to market to them. Starting with a client list or a lead list is importan…
How paying yourself first can grow your savings
EP 17: Saving money is a goal for everyone, but few seem to have a system in place to do it. When left up to our own motivation or self-discipline, we find ourselves highly unreliable…
My evolving battle with depression
EP 16: Depression might hit each person differently. For some, it might be short-lived, whereas others might experience a wave that lasts years, robbing them of joy and creativity. I…