The Inspiration Place

Artist Miriam Schulman
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Sep 19, 2023 • 35min

275: From Doubts To Dreams ft Christine Gallagher

We're diving deep into the mindset game with the fantastic Christine Gallagher. Marketing and self-doubt can be a real struggle for artists, and that's where Christine's wisdom comes in handy. We're talking about affirmations, scripting, and simplifying your approach to marketing to achieve those big, satisfying results. So if you've ever felt like your self-belief could use a boost, or if marketing feels like a maze, stay tuned. Christine's got some golden nuggets to share that might just change the way you approach your art business. Let's dig in! "So much of what makes us successful is the stories that we tell ourselves, the beliefs we have about ourselves, our self-concept and also what I call inner conversations, what we're saying to ourselves."- Christine Gallagher In this podcast, you'll discover… Self-belief and self-concept are the foundations for overcoming self-doubt and fear. Powerful practices like affirmations and scripting can help rewire your thinking and allow you to visualize desired outcomes, making marketing efforts more effective. Simplifying your marketing approach and focusing on a few key offers can lead to significant results, reducing overwhelm and making your art business journey more enjoyable. "Talent will only take you so far. Strategy will only take you so far. You'll sabotage yourself every single time if you don't have the right mindset."- Miriam Schulman For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/275. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous, leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout-out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Sep 12, 2023 • 30min

274: It's Time to Shine Your Light ft Emily Ghosh Harris

Have you ever considered your entrepreneurial path as a spiritual journey? Get ready to dive deep into the intersection of marketing and mindset for artists. My captivating guest, Emily Ghosh-Harris, is a multi-dimensional business mentor and intuitive guide. Together, we dive into the fusion of conscious awareness, authenticity, and intuitive guidance that can elevate your creative journey. Join us as we uncover practical techniques for connecting with your inner self and learn how to embrace your unique radiance in both your art and your business. "A business holds a steady mirror to show us exactly where we are and exactly where we need to evolve; where the blind spots are, where some of our, perhaps, limiting beliefs are."- Emily Ghosh-Harris In this podcast, you'll discover… How to align with your authentic self and amplify your entrepreneurial journey when you integrate your inner energy into your business foundation. Practical techniques, like journaling and automatic writing, that tap into your intuition, guiding you towards overcoming blocks and embracing your creative path. Shifts in planetary energies and their impact on your creative ventures, as we discuss the nodal shift, self-identity, and the dynamic balance between personal growth and collaboration. "My expression is a vital piece of the whole, and this is why it's so important. I feel for creatives, for visionaries, for entrepreneurs to really lean into this because it is our own unique gifts, our own unique light that is so needed in the world right now."- Emily Ghosh-Harris For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/274. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous, leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout-out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Sep 5, 2023 • 28min

273: Art Business Basics: 7 Steps to Setting Up Shop

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just dipping your toes into the art world, today's episode is for you. I've been chatting with so many of you during our one-on-one calls, and I've realized that everyone needs to nail down some crucial art business basics. And guess what? These basics aren't just for artists; they're for all online business owners. Don't miss out on these fundamental steps that can significantly impact your business success! "Always, the goal is to make things as easy as possible for your customers to shop with you."- Miriam Schulman In this podcast, you'll discover… How to set up your business foundations right. Don't underestimate the power of organized finances – it's a game-changer! Creating an online presence with a website with e-commerce capabilities and building your email list is crucially important. How to make buying for your customers easy. By accepting various payment options, like PayPal, Stripe, Apple Pay, and Venmo, you're creating a seamless shopping experience. "I've identified seven steps for really nailing down the art business basics. And these basics, they're really for every online business owner, not just artists."- Miriam Schulman For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/273. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous, leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout-out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Aug 29, 2023 • 32min

ENCORE: Why Marketing and Mindset Trump Talent

I'm sure you've seen less talented people rise to the top while those with the talent don't. It's baffling and might even seem unfair. But what if I tell you that it's all in the marketing? In this episode, we discuss how marketing and mindset play important roles in your success, even more than talent. I talk about how famous artists (yes, even those from hundreds of years ago) utilized marketing to sell their art. And I even share personal stories where I saw and experienced how consistency led to better results than talent. "I do believe anyone can be an artist. However, you need to develop the right mindset and learn the skills and techniques to get the results you want." - Miriam Schulman Why are marketing and mindset so important? Is talent still important? Here are the three thoughts I share that I want you to take home: You need to learn marketing to be able to share and sell your art Mindset is more important than marketing because marketing won't work well without the right mindset behind it Consistent effort over time trumps talent. All the time "If you want to think like a famous artist, marketing matters." - Miriam Schulman I know it can be discouraging to see child prodigies paraded in the media or look at the works of the great masters and feel like we'll never achieve what they did. I know that it can be baffling to see not-so-great art sell for a lot of money. But once you learn that it's not just about the art, you can achieve your goal. Once you develop the mindset, learn the skills, and put in the effort, you'll be surprised by what you can achieve. Get Artpreneur: www.artpreneurbook.com For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/241 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Aug 22, 2023 • 23min

272: Create More Collectors, Not Content

Are you ready to shatter the myth that creating endless content will skyrocket your art career? Brace yourself because, in this episode, I'm about to reveal the uncomfortable truth about what really drives sales for artists – and it's not what you think. "When planning our studio time, 20 hours a week or 4 hours a day should be your maximum. Any more than that, you're burning yourself out in ways that isn't helpful to your artistic practice."- Miriam Schulman In this podcast, you'll discover… The foundation of a successful art business relies on mastering the skill of selling. The need to shift attention from creating endless content to actively building relationships and engaging with potential collectors. By dedicating time to meet people, share your art, and make offers, you can create genuine connections that lead to sales. Successful art business growth involves embracing the vulnerability of rejection and putting oneself out there. "You need to focus on getting out there and creating collectors. That's what your time needs to be spent on."- Miriam Schulman For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/272. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous, leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout-out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Aug 15, 2023 • 37min

271: Who You Are Always Wins ft Ashley Stahl

Are you tired of the conventional career advice that promises a one-size-fits-all path to success? Get ready to challenge the status quo, shatter limitations, and discover a world where trial, error, and embracing uncertainty lead to triumph. Ashley Stahl, a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, speaker, and author of You-Turn, joins us for an impactful conversation on navigating career switch-ups and embarking on creative endeavors with no roadmap. If you've ever questioned your direction, felt the urge to explore new avenues, or wondered if unconventional could be the key to exceptional, this episode is your ultimate compass. "Don't do what you love. Don't follow your passion. Do what you are. What I'm really saying is, what's your zone of genius?"- Ashley Stahl In this podcast, you'll discover… Embracing trial and error is essential both in your career and creative pursuits. It's okay not to have all the answers upfront, and experimentation is a natural part of growth and success. Focus on what skills come naturally to you and contribute to your unique energy. Consider the alignment between your work and your core values. If the work violates your values, it's important to reassess and pivot. Be open to transition and adaptation, be willing to learn from both successes and failures, and remember that there are many paths and iterations to your growth and fulfillment. "Happiness is not for the faint of heart. It's for the person that knows how to say no. It's for the person that knows how to get messy. We are being way too perfect in our career. We have way too much shame around the process of learning."- Ashley Stahl For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/271. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous, leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout-out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Aug 8, 2023 • 27min

270: What Are Your Brand Values?

Are your brand values sending the right signals by attracting those who resonate with your beliefs and repel those who don't? Join me today as I explore the impact of brand values on your creative business success. Discover how embracing your values can create a stronger, more authentic connection with your audience, and learn how to shape a brand that truly reflects your core beliefs. "As I add people to my team, it's been really obvious to me that it's important for me to communicate my brand values."- Miriam Schulman In this podcast, you'll discover… Prioritizing employee well-being and work-life balance in your art business fosters a positive work environment and leads to more engaged and motivated team members. The significance of creating exceptional customer experiences and investing in tools and resources that cater to diverse needs. Artists can create a strong and authentic connection with their audience, attract like-minded individuals, and build a thriving art business that reflects their core beliefs and values. "Successful people are willing to do things that unsuccessful people aren't, and part of that is willing to do things that might fail."- Miriam Schulman For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/270. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous, leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout-out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Aug 1, 2023 • 28min

269: Comparison to Confidence: Embracing Self-Worth in the Artistic World ft Julie Reisler

Have you ever felt like your art isn't good enough? Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of embracing self-worth in the artistic world, featuring renowned author and life designer Julie Reisler. We explore the topics of self-worth and confidence, focusing on how artists can overcome the fear of judgment and maintain a strong sense of self-worth while sharing their vulnerable work with others. Get ready to explore practical strategies and mindset shifts that can help artists cultivate self-worth, unleash their creative potential, and navigate the unique challenges of their creative journeys. "Just understand vulnerability and sharing yourself. This is the currency of our heart; it is vulnerability, it is courage."- Julie Reisler In this podcast, you'll discover… You're not alone! Many artists, regardless of their medium, often experience self-doubt and feelings of unworthiness, leading to a cycle of insecurity. Mindset plays a significant role in an artist's confidence and creative expression. By adopting a positive and growth-oriented mindset, artists can break free from the comparison game and overcome self-doubt. Recognizing and embracing one's uniqueness is essential in developing a personal artistic style. Artists should embrace their individuality rather than trying to conform to trends or imitate others. "Creativity is, to me, one of the highest expressions of the divine."- Julie Reisler For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/269 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous, leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout-out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Jul 25, 2023 • 23min

268: Why Having an Artist Website Matters

From building credibility to showcasing your work and connecting with potential buyers, having a website is crucial in today's digital world. You can share your story on your website, and that's the best way to present yourself as a professional artist while showcasing your artistic brand. Websites facilitate networking and collaboration allowing artists to eliminate the middleman, and sell directly to buyers. A professionally designed website enhances your credibility as an artist and shows that you take your career seriously. - Miriam Schulman In this episode you'll: Learn why having a website is instrumental in effectively selling your art. Recognize the benefits of owning your own space and control on the Internet for your art. Discover how a website facilitates strategic networking and partnerships in the art segment. Having a website gives you complete control over your content, your branding, and your artistic vision. - Miriam Schulman Resources: Join the Artist Incubator For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/268 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart
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Jul 18, 2023 • 35min

267: Unleashing the Power of YouTube: Game-Changing Strategies for Artists with Elise Darma

Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a successful YouTube channel? That and a lot more is what we're talking about on this episode. I'm joined by digital content expert Elise Darma who unveils how she grew her channel to over 100,000 subscribers, and what's working now. It's changed and that's good news for artists. Elise shares how storytelling rather than SEO is now her focus in all her social media. The easiest thing you can do is simply record and show yourself making your art. People love just hearing the sounds you're making in your studio or seeing you in your natural environment. - Elise Darma This episode is packed with great info including: Learn how to reap the benefits of YouTube for organic reach. Hear how you can cultivate sources of passive income. Find out how the role of storytelling in the art sphere aids in interacting with your audience. Decipher the role that analytics, compelling titles and striking thumbnails play in captivating an audience on YouTube – so many great tips here! Delve into the necessity of focusing on the 'why' and unveiling the inspiration behind artistic endeavors on YouTube. Identify the advantages of YouTube and Instagram as high-performance platforms for business owners. . . when it comes to making content, the easiest thing you can do is simply record and show yourself making your art. – Elisa Darma I am always more drawn to art when I understand either the story of the artist or the story of the art behind it. – Miriam Schulman For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/267 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

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