Find Loving Homes for Your Art

Fine Art Ceramist Patricia Griffin and I explored several topics in this podcast. We explored her transition to becoming a full-time artist. Her…

'Tis the season for people to start lining up and deciding to take a stance in our whacky world of politics. It's getting louder and harder to remain ignorant of all the goings-on.

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The concept of a "brand" can be nebulous. On the face of it having an identifiable brand might seem all about corporate/big business. Yes, the major "brands" have that look and feel and st…

I can't really explain how my squirrely mind came up with this podcast, but I think you will come away with a new point of view. And hopefully, some strong connections that will lead to you…

This is bound to be a controversial podcast, but that's never stopped me in the past.

I know that some people will thank me, but some will shun me. I am talking very f…

Recently, I decided to explore a platform that has a huge user-base that I want to connect with: Instagram. There is such a huge community of artists and makers using that platfor…

In this week's podcast, just 17 minutes long, you are going to get the secret sauce: the ingredients AND the recipe that I rarely share. These Five Words are the key teachin…

Goldilock's principles rarely work in the art industry. There is no such thing as just right when it comes to pricing art. It's an art form all on its own.

At the…

And don't let your fears get in the way of Finding Loving Homes for Your Art. In this week's episode, we are going to face those little nagging doubts and even some of …

We had a great bonding. It was clear that they loved the work. It was clear that money was not an issue. It was obvious that they were going to own your art. They seemed on the…

I was overwhelmed and re-energized (again) by watching an interview by Marie Forleo with a totally rocking dance phenom by the name of Amanda LaCount. I tossed aside my prepared notes and just took a…

On the heels of the last podcast, there were some deep conversations and a great comment that added even more dimension to the whole discussion of creating better first co…

It can feel awkward, even uncomfortable, to allow someone a little time and space to become visually acquainted with your oeuvre. Whatever your medium, it's full of stories,…

Last week's podcast stirred up some off-site conversations. But one brave soul did put her thoughts into the comments and got me to thinking. Thanks for stirring up the hornet's nest,…

As many of you reading this already know, empathy is the foundation of selling anything and everything. Aside from how valuable …

I am so fortunate to have been able to interview Patricia Coulter. I had always enjoyed her work, but now that I know the "rest of the story", I am also somewhat in awe of her talent as a businesswom…

In order to gain and maintain trust, it is critically important (remember that all-important word, empathy?) that you understand "Your Buyer's Journey".

Every buyer goes through three stages with vir…

Despite the title, this is not about politics. No, this is about something called "implicit bias" and its effect on your ability to find loving homes for your art.

This podcast might just be one of m…

Okay. I get it. Seems odd. So, you will need to listen to learn why this is "a thing" and why I am recommending you take this under deep consideration.

Of course, …