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Now displaying: June, 2024

Looking for art career inspiration and ideas while you’re working in the studio or schlepping your art across the country? Alyson Stanfield helps you be a more productive artist, a more empowered artist, and a more successful artist. https://ArtBizSuccess.com/podcasts/

Jun 27, 2024

Host: Alyson Stanfield

If you've ever thought about sharing your artist story on a podcast—or pitching to anyone for publicity—this episode is for you. Join host Alyson Stanfield as she dives into the value of being a guest on The Art Biz and provides solid tips for pitching your art to any podcast for maximum publicity. (This information can also be adapted for any pitch you make for any reason.)

Every artist has a unique journey, and sharing it can attract more fans, followers, and collectors. Alyson provides straightforward advice on how to craft your approach to make it compelling and irresistible to podcast hosts—or at least get them to pay attention and not roll their eyes at another bumbled pitch.

You'll learn these five key elements of a successful pitch.

  1. Do Your Homework: Listen to episodes of The Art Biz and read the blog to understand what Alyson's looking for. (Same for anyone else you’re pitching to.)
  2. Research: Show respect for the host and their work by demonstrating your knowledge and appreciation.
  3. Focus on Your Unique Business Lesson: Highlight the business insights you can share with the audience.
  4. Prove Your Speaking Skills: Include links to any previous podcast appearances or video interviews.
  5. Submit a Strong Pitch: Alyson makes this easy by providing a fill-in-the-blanks form for your pitches.

Alyson also shares examples of the variety of stories that resonate with her audience. Whether it’s your successes, struggles, or unique ways of connecting with your community, your story has the power to inspire others.

Tune in to discover how to pitch your artist story effectively and increase your chances of being featured on The Art Biz or other programs.

📣 Pitch your story for The Art Biz

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube @ Alyson Stanfield. Direct Link

🎧 RELATED EPISODES

These artists submitted successful pitches to be on this show.

She Knows Exactly How Much Her Art Income Will be with Kelly Pelfrey (ep. 162)

Increasing Self-Sales by 400% with Sarah Becktel (ep. 157)

The Key to Success on Social Media with Cathy Nichols (ep. 154)

An Unusual Path to Finding Art Commissions with Leisa Collins  (ep. 110)

Secrets from Copying a Masterpiece with Lilianne Milgrom (ep. 87)

📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/guest-theartbiz

🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶  full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.

⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.

~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~

This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/

Jun 20, 2024

It’s possible to make more money and find a little more peace of mind by making a few tweaks in how you approach your art business.

In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield talks with Monique Carr about how she has done it.

When she reached out to Alyson a couple of years ago for a private coaching partnership, Monique was aiming for doing half the work, making twice the money, and having fun in whatever she did.

She’s not quite at the twice the money part, but things have definitely improved—like increasing her email list by about 250% in two years. Embracing online teaching at the beginning of Covid has been a game-changer.

In this conversation, Monique shares her income streams, how she uses her email list, and how she was motivated to do a Black Friday sale after working on her money plan with me and noticing that her gallery sales were down for the year.

Monique takes action without complaining—figuring out what needs to be done and doing it. You’ll be inspired by her story.

🎧 RELATED EPISODES

These episodes are money-focused:

The Investing Artist: Art, Real Estate, and Legacy with Mary Erickson (ep. 19)

She Knows Exactly How Much Her Art Income Will be with Kelly Pelfrey (ep. 162)

Increasing Self-Sales by 400% with Sarah Becktel (ep. 157)

My Money Odyssey and the Evolution of Art Biz Success (ep. 161)

How Do Artists Make Money? (ep. 159)

📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit artbizsuccess.com/growth-carr

⭐️ Connect with Monique and see more of her art: moniquecarr.com

🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶  full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.

⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.

~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~

This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/

Jun 13, 2024

host: Alyson Stanfield

Originally from a large metropolitan area, Tracey Hewitt married a rancher and, like Lisa Douglas in Green Acres, said goodbye to city life.

But she never said goodbye to her art.

Host Alyson Stanfield wanted to talk with Tracey because every encounter she has ever had with her as a member of our Art Biz Connection community has been positive. Tracey is funny, warm, and generous. And she knows how to live life to its fullest.

Tracey helps run the family cattle business in the Australian bush, which takes up a good hunk of her time.

Aside from her duties on the ranch, Tracey is and always has been an artist, though the label of “artist” wasn’t easy for her to adopt—a hurdle many artists must overcome.

[ See How Do You Know When You’re an Artist? with James Holmes ]

Today, through her teaching and life coaching practices, Tracey helps other artists get comfortable with their creativity and, if they like, with calling themselves artists. You’ll be inspired by her optimism.

💁‍♀️ There are 4 ways that I can support you in your art business: 1️⃣ art-marketing training in my Essentials course 2️⃣ a community that provides structure to your days 3️⃣ higher level artist group coaching, and 4️⃣ private consulting.

Find details: https://artbizsuccess.com/work-with-me/

📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit artbizsuccess.com/optimism-hewitt

⭐️ Connect with Tracey and see more of her art: https://traceyhewitt.com/

🎧 RELATED EPISODES

These episodes feature other artist-teachers.

Maintaining Your Studio Practice with a Busy Teaching Schedule with Sally Hirst ****(ep. 164)

Using Patreon as a Teaching Platform with Kimberly Santini (ep. 156)

Making a Living as a Teaching Artist with Elizabeth St. Hilaire (ep. 4)

The Joy in Artist Community and Paring Back Obligations with Ali Cavanaugh (ep. 190)

⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.

~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~

This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/

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