Why "Business" Isn't a Dirty Word for Artists | Art Crush

Is the fear of selling out keeping you from achieving your true potential as an artist? In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into why treating your art like a business is the most empowering move you can make for your career.Many creatives fall into the trap of waiting for the holy grail—believing a top-tier gallery will swoop in, handle all the sales, and make them famous. Fi and Paula dismantle this toxic myth, explaining why relying on luck, raw talent, or third-party representatives is a recipe for disappointment. Instead, they share how taking personal responsibility and defining exactly what success looks like to you can completely transform your artistic journey.In this episode, we unpick:Why handing over all control (and a huge cut of your earnings) isn't the only way to "make it."Why vague goals lead to aimless results, and how to figure out what you actually want.Overcoming the societal pressures of what it means to be a proper or acceptable artist.The straightforward, simple truth about exchanging your valuable art (as a product or service) for a profit.Whether you are tired of underpricing your work on the sidewalk or simply want to feel confident navigating the entrepreneurial side of your passion, this episode will help you put a motor in your boat and steer your own ship.We want to hear from you! What are your biggest questions or struggles when it comes to running your art career as a business? Let us know in the comments. New episodes of Art Crush come out every Saturday.---About Art Crush:Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.Connect with the hosts:Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com