#83 Why Artists Are Starving (A Story from Ann Arbor)

If you've ever wondered why artists are starving - here's the reason why. And it has nothing to do with "sacrificing yourself in the name of art," but everything to do with marketing. Am I being too harsh? I love love love art. I know many very successful artists. I have two friends who are now globally recognized artists and make 8 figures. It's not as difficult as you might think. The same principles apply to their business as to yours. Find a herd. Offer them something they need/want/desire to the best of your ability. Give them a great experience. Repeat often.Choosing to starve in the name of your art is a choice, not a prerequisite. This episode tells the story of a certain art fair I went to and my experience ...GET  MORE MARKETING & SALES  TOOLS:Are you interested in becoming the published author of a powerful book to help you attract more ideal clients and set you apart from the competition? Imagine holding your own book in your hands as quickly as 3-6 weeks without you ever having to write a word. We do all the work, you get all the glory! Find out how we Capture Your Genius at our sister publishing house Lunch Break Books - powerful books for  entrepreneurs with big growth goals.Are you subscribed to Marketing Gold? Get more marketing tools, tips and strategies delivered to your inbox most Mondays. Sign up here.Is your business doing $2M+ and you're ready to take it to the next level? We'll show you how. Get your free marketing roadmap by taking the Client Stampede Assessment. It's fast, free (Value $197) and your 20+ page report is emailed to you instantly.Enjoying the podcast? You'll love the audio book. Get The Client Stampede audio book on Amazon.