Following up with potential art buyers <- Deep Thought Thursday

March 4, 2010

How do you deal with people who inquire about a purchase, but don’t follow-up?
Do you let them go or pursue the opportunity?
If you pursue, how do you do it? What’s your follow-up system?
Today’s Deep Thought Thursday was submitted by Miranda on Twitter. You can submit ideas for this blog, too, although there are no promises. [...]

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Marketing lessons from a hair stylist

March 3, 2010

Marketing lessons are all around us if we pay attention. Guest blogger Michael Lynn Adams shares a personal experience with his hairdresser–one that taught him at least three lessons for his art career.

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Art Marketing Action + Podcast: Implement a Policy for Answering Questions

March 1, 2010

If you’ve become a Go-To Answer Guy or Gal, it’s time to implement a policy that will preserve your sanity. Consider using my example as a starting point and creating your own. Perhaps you can adapt it for in-person situations, too.

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@abstanfield Tweekly

February 28, 2010

The Tweekly is a look back at the best of my Twitter tweets from the previous week or two. Unless you have your eyes glued to your Twitter stream (not advised) you might have missed some important resources.

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Tax Tips for Artists <- Deep Thought Thursday

February 25, 2010

Taxes are due April 15 here in the US and I’m sure you’re well prepared.
So . . . what are your best tax tips for other artists?
How do you organize your finances so that you’re best prepared?
How do you keep track of mileage and expenses?
What’s the best decision you ever made re your taxes?

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Artist Contracts: She Broke the Rules

February 24, 2010

Next time you run into a difficult situation, don’t be afraid to take action and be the “maverick.” Use your best judgment along with carefully justified reasoning to determine your course. And always live up to your agreements while continuing to communicate all the way.

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Art Marketing Action + Podcast: Increase prices for your art (perhaps)

February 22, 2010

Fretting about your prices again? Have you considered that some of them may be too low? Raising prices isn’t something I take lightly or recommend frequently. While raising prices in tough economic times seems counter intuitive, you want to be sure you are being paid what you’re worth. Here are six things to consider.

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The Shaun White Guide to a Gold-Medal Art Career

February 20, 2010

You could learn a lot from Olympic athletes like Shaun White. I learned to train hard, have fun, create a signature trick, and let ‘er rip. The most important lesson was watching White give his fans exactly what they want–even though he didn’t need to.

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@abstanfield Twitter Tweekly

February 19, 2010

The @abstanfield Tweekly offers terrific resources and links that you might have missed if you haven’t been constantly watching your Twitter stream 24/17 (and WHY would you do that?!).

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Artist Geography <– Deep Thought Thursday

February 18, 2010

Do you identify with being an artist of your region? For example, if someone called you a “Missouri artist” or a “Georgia artist,” would that resonate? (Replace those states with your own state or province.) How important is geography to your identity as an artist? Do you embrace your location or fight it?

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