I recently posted on my Instagram a design that represents this topic and I would love to have a discussion about who you think is a sell-out. We like to usually think of celebrities or people in power but I believe that we should look deeper into ourselves and ask that same question.

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We talk a lot about getting started...but what about starting over. After you've accepted that challenge to start, do you have the courage to start over?

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Episode 6

#MotivationMonday Patience is key, we've heard this a million times but it's the downright truth. Patience with yourself will actually give you the advantage for planning, strategizing, improving, and ultimately the experience to handle whatever situation you're in.

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Episode 5. Our first interview podcast with Christopher Thames! Chris is the owner if Venture In, an Entrepreneur Development organization that helps businesses grow and succeed. He talks about how social media has impacted him and his business, where he sees it heading in the future for artists & business owners, and what he would have done in the past to prepare for it.

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Episode 4. "Content is King" the age-old phrase that many marketers use but is absolutely true. Taking quality pictures and video on your social media is how you will create your brand image and now it's even easier with our smartphones! All the tactics in the world will not work without thoughtful content, just download a few editing apps and starting posting!

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I cover 10 reasons to use Instagram specifically for artists or business owners. I talk about going viral, monetization, and where our audience attention is.

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Social media has allowed artists to truly create art from their passion. I started my business and chased the money first, now I'm coming back to the passion that got me started.

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Welcome to the first episode of Art is Better! We'll be talking about 5 ways to make money, online specifically. From social media to local business in your area.

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Art is Better will talk about tips and tricks for business and art, how social media has changed the game for artists, and interviews with artists and business owners from their success and failures.