263. My Plan to Make $300,000 This Year While Working Less Than 30 Hours/Week

12/30/24 • 50 min

This week's episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about creating a roadmap to success with the goal of making $50k right out of the gate! I’m sharing strategies like social media posting, applying for public art calls, and cold outreach to businesses—plus, I break down the success rates for each method. You’ll also hear why having a strong portfolio, an SEO-optimized website, and high-quality photos is crucial for landing more jobs.
I’ll dive into the importance of motivation, accountability, and consistent implementation of these strategies, with tips on finding an accountability partner. Plus, hear from artist Grace, who shares how she’s been able to increase mural sales and set projections to triple last year’s numbers.
This episode is packed with real strategies and success stories to help you hit your goals and build the kind of momentum that can take your art business to new heights in 2025!

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362. Amplify Your New Year with This Challenge

This week’s episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about turning creative consistency into momentum with the 31-Day Challenge—starting January 1st! Whether you’re painting daily, posting for 31 days straight, or experimenting with videos and mural mockups, this challenge is designed to push boundaries and open doors.

In this episode, I’m sharing strategies to amplify your goals—like testing new outreach methods, building social proof, and ditching excuses (because “no time” isn’t cutting it). You’ll also hear how Summer Paradiso used this exact challenge to paint 31 pet portraits, build momentum, and quit her job halfway through the year.

This isn’t just about starting strong—it’s about creating habits, testing ideas, and building the kind of momentum that can transform your art business in 2025!

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364. This is Why Your Art Didn’t Sell Over the Holidays 😅

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast, we’re breaking down the reasons your art might not have sold over the holidays—and what you can do to fix it. Selling art isn’t just about creating something beautiful; it’s about making sure the right people see it, connect with it, and feel inspired to buy it.
In this episode, we’ll talk about promoting your art in a variety of ways, growing your audience through social media and interest groups, and crafting stories that make your work more relatable. We’ll also cover pricing strategies and how to create products that sell consistently instead of waiting for that one big sale.
Tune in for practical tips on getting your art in front of the right buyers, building momentum, and turning your creations into reliable income. Listen now to make your next launch a success!