What are you waiting for? The real costs of postponing strategic work in your art business (261) episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 17 MIN

What are you waiting for? The real costs of postponing strategic work in your art business (261)

from The Art Biz · host Alyson Stanfield

The daily work of running an art business always feels urgent. The strategic work doesn't. So it waits. But postponing that deeper evaluation isn't okay. In this solo episode, host Alyson Stanfield names five specific costs that accumulate when the strategic work keeps getting pushed to next month, next quarter, next year. In this episode: Why tactical delays and strategic delays are two different problems The question Alyson asks every client when a deadline feels far away What it means to leave money on the table, and why it's such an easy cost to ignore How unresolved strategic questions become a constant tax on your attention Why execution without direction is just activity What happens psychologically every day you don't begin the work you've been putting off Resources & links Stop Being Busy. Start Being Strategic. (258) Do You Have the Art Business You Actually Want? (259) The Art Business Self-Assessment Every Artist Should Do (260) Read more in depth, get links, and see featured artists Email me to discuss strategic consulting for your long-term career goals. Think you'd make a good guest on The Art Biz? Read This The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.  

NOW PLAYING

What are you waiting for? The real costs of postponing strategic work in your art business (261)

0:00 17:18

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Art Biz?

This episode is 17 minutes long.

When was this The Art Biz episode published?

This episode was published on March 26, 2026.

What is this episode about?

The daily work of running an art business always feels urgent. The strategic work doesn't. So it waits. But postponing that deeper evaluation isn't okay. In this solo episode, host Alyson Stanfield names five specific costs that accumulate when the...

Can I download this The Art Biz episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!