Have you ever started a project with excitement only to abandon it after one small setback? My guest Anna Holtzman knows this cycle well and opens up about how her own nervous system responses caused her to walk away from goals too soon. After facing chronic migraines, she discovered powerful mind body tools that helped her heal and finally show up consistently in her creative life. If you want to stop sabotaging your dreams and start sharing your work with confidence, tune in.

In this episode, you’ll…

• Discover how your nervous system influences the way you approach creative goals

• Learn why uncertainty often feels harder than failure and how to navigate it

• Gain strategies to stay visible even when rejection or criticism shows up

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/370

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After leaving a 19-year engineering career, Sangeetha climbed to new heights in her art business, growing her annual sales from $2,500 to over $13,000 in just months. We’re talking all about the big mindset shifts, fearless strategies, and real-world actions that made all the difference, from painting bigger to showing up consistently for collectors. Her story is proof that when you push past fear, you create space for remarkable growth.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Learn why scaling up your canvas size can dramatically change how collectors see your work

• Discover how a well-timed FOMO email can lead to eager buyers at your next show

• Explore how consistent email marketing builds trust and long-term sales momentum

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/369

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A Canadian-born artist in Berlin, Sarah shares how leaving a 16-year partnership and a beloved printmaking studio cracked her open to a truer, braver voice in paint. I walk her through the inner-work prompts and altar practices we use in my Inner Circle so you can hear how she turned grief into clarity and ritual into momentum. We also talk about the surprising way AI became a gentle mirror that helped her name her why and write stronger statements for grants and exhibitions.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Discover how to turn heartbreak into creative fuel through simple self-inquiry and reflection.

• Learn a grounding studio ritual to create focus and momentum even on hard days.

• Explore a clear way to articulate your why so you can write stronger statements, apply for grants, and make freer work.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/368

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Ever wonder why you’re not closing more sales even when someone shows interest? It might not be your art… it might be your timing. In this episode, I share some laugh-out-loud stories (including one about my daughter’s almost-romance) to help you see how art sales follow the same rules as dating. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at why waiting too long, hesitating, or not following up can quietly kill your momentum and what to do instead.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Learn how delayed follow-up sends the wrong message to potential buyers

• Explore ways to guide the sale without feeling pushy

• Discover why hesitation often stems from self-doubt, not strategy

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/367

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Bo Sapphire never set out to be a full-time artist but once her art started catching attention at a local framing shop, everything changed. From selling prints at flea markets to building a thriving art business that’s brought in over $100K in just a year, she’s mastered the art of adapting, growing, and making sales in real life. We talked about how she balances her marketing with time in the studio, how she learned to prep for different art show audiences, and why a blue heart in her email subject line has become part of her brand.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Learn how Bo built momentum at art fairs by listening to her audience

• Explore the strategy behind her batching process to boost efficiency

• Discover how email marketing helped her stay connected with collectors

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/366

📚ARTPRENEUR

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🤩 Start reading Chapter 1 “Choose to Believe” absolutely FREE at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE

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Have you ever wanted to torch your whole art business to the ground? You’re not alone. I’ve had those moments too, whether it was a show with no sales, ghosting from collectors, or just the crushing weight of feeling like nothing is working. But before you throw it all away, let’s talk about what’s really happening when those emotions take over. More often than not, it’s not your art or your audience. It’s your nervous system crying out for safety. In this episode, I’m sharing true stories, coaching insights, and what to do instead of spiraling.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Learn how to spot an artist tantrum before it derails your momentum

• Identify the difference between a strategic pivot and an emotional spiral

• Get practical tools to reset, recalibrate, and recommit instead of ghosting your own goals

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/365

📚ARTPRENEUR

📘 Grab your copy of Artpreneur plus exclusive bonus package at ArtpreneurBook.com

🤩 Start reading Chapter 1 “Choose to Believe” absolutely FREE at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE

📲 I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

🎤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 

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure of your next step, this conversation is exactly what you need. Chris Holt’s journey is proof that you don’t have to compromise your artistic voice to build a thriving art business. When we first started working together, Chris wasn’t even sure he could call himself an artist. Now he’s booking gallery shows, attracting collectors, and speaking about his work with conviction and clarity. We talked about how he got there, what finally helped him feel confident, and the shifts he made to stop overcomplicating things and start moving forward with purpose.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Learn how building consistency builds confidence

• Explore how messaging creates clarity and connection with collectors

• Hear why narrowing your focus can help you grow faster

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/364

📚ARTPRENEUR

📘 Grab your copy of Artpreneur plus exclusive bonus package at ArtpreneurBook.com

🤩 Start reading Chapter 1 “Choose to Believe” absolutely FREE at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE

📲 I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

🎤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 

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Have you ever wanted to torch your whole art business to the ground? You’re not alone. I’ve had those moments too, whether it was a show with no sales, ghosting from collectors, or just the crushing weight of feeling like nothing is working. But before you throw it all away, let’s talk about what’s really happening when those emotions take over. More often than not, it’s not your art or your audience. It’s your nervous system crying out for safety. In this episode, I’m sharing true stories, coaching insights, and what to do instead of spiraling.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Learn how to spot an artist tantrum before it derails your momentum

• Identify the difference between a strategic pivot and an emotional spiral

• Get practical tools to reset, recalibrate, and recommit instead of ghosting your own goals

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/365

📚ARTPRENEUR

📘 Grab your copy of Artpreneur plus exclusive bonus package at ArtpreneurBook.com

🤩 Start reading Chapter 1 “Choose to Believe” absolutely FREE at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE

📲 I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

🎤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 

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I met Tziporah Salamon at a Jewish arts event, and within minutes, it felt like I’d reunited with a long-lost sister. What followed was a deep and joyful conversation about style, identity, and how personal history shapes self expression. From her Hungarian roots to her journey through fashion’s most iconic institutions, Tziporah shares the moments and the miracles that led her to become a walking work of art. We also talked about what it means to be a Jewish artist in today’s world and how she found her voice again when the world felt too heavy to dress up.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Explore how style can be used as storytelling and resistance

• Be inspired to reclaim beauty, purpose, and visibility even in dark times

• Discover how Tziporah transformed dressing into an artistic and spiritual practice

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/363

📚ARTPRENEUR

📘 Grab your copy of Artpreneur plus exclusive bonus package at ArtpreneurBook.com

🤩 Start reading Chapter 1 “Choose to Believe” absolutely FREE at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE

📲 I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

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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 

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You’re going to fall in love with Megan Maberry. Her glittering headdresses, bold creativity, and even bolder decisions will absolutely inspire you. When Megan first joined the Artist Incubator, she was squeezing her art around a full time teaching schedule. Now she has officially walked away from the classroom to chase her dream full time. We talked about what it really takes to build your art business after hours, the power of community, and why mindset work changed everything for her.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Discover the support system that helped her stay accountable every week

• Find out how visibility through local media led to a waitlist for her workshops

• Hear why mindset coaching helped her finally own the identity of "artist"

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/362

📚ARTPRENEUR

📘 Grab your copy of Artpreneur plus exclusive bonus package at ArtpreneurBook.com

🤩 Start reading Chapter 1 “Choose to Believe” absolutely FREE at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE

📲 I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

🎤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 

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