The Inspiration Place

💸 Think bartering is helping your art business? It's actually blocking your abundance.

Bartering might seem like a fair trade, but in truth, it keeps you playing small. High-end collectors aren't searching for bargains—they're seeking exclusivity, ease, and value. In this solo episode, Miriam breaks down how underpricing, over-accommodating, or trading your art for "exposure" sends the wrong message. You'll learn how to shift your mindset, refine your pricing strategy, and start attracting buyers who invest in your art because they recognize its worth.

• Why raising your prices can actually create more demand for your art
• How making the buying process effortless leads to consistent sales
• Why bartering and discounting send the wrong signal to potential collectors

🎧 Tune in to learn how to stop trading your art's value—and start embodying it. 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

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📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🤝 What if the key to your next creative breakthrough isn't working harder—but connecting deeper?

Building a thriving art career isn't just about talent—it's about community. Inside the Artist Incubator, accountability pods give artists a space to support, strategize, and grow together. In this heartwarming episode, Miriam is joined by Susan Lobb-Porter, Kerstin Stiller, and Leslie Goldman, the winners of the latest pod challenge. Together, they share how consistency, collaboration, and encouragement helped them push past creative blocks and achieve milestones faster than they ever could alone.

• How showing up for your peers leads to personal and artistic growth
• The role of community support in overcoming creative challenges
• How collaboration and shared knowledge accelerate success for everyone

🎧 Tune in for a powerful reminder that success in art isn't a solo journey—it's a collective one.

Guests: Susan Lobb-Porter, Kerstin Stiller, and Leslie Goldman — Artist Incubator members and pod challenge winners

🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/344

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🎨 Ready to make your art stand out in 2025's bold new world of design?

The way people decorate their homes is always evolving—and understanding these shifts can help you position your art to sell more easily. In 2025, home décor is embracing richer colors, immersive experiences, and the return of maximalism. In this solo episode, Miriam reveals how these upcoming trends can influence your next body of work, from color palette choices to creative display ideas that appeal to decorators and collectors alike.

• How adapting your palette to trending hues can refresh your work and boost sales
• Ways to offer your art as a mural and step beyond the frame
• Tips for displaying your art to attract interior designers and collectors

🎧 Tune in to align your art with the décor trends shaping 2025—and create pieces that collectors can't wait to bring home.

🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/343

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🎁Want a copy of Artpreneur for free?

If you have never purchased Artpreneur on Amazon, I have a gift for you. I'll actually reimburse you for buying Artpreneur on Amazon! If you've never done it before, these are the steps:

1. Email me at [email protected] and let me know that you're going to do it. 2. Purchase Artpreneur from an Amazon account. If you already have Artpreneur that you purchased through Amazon, but you have access to somebody else's Amazon account (a partner, a spouse, whatever) that works too. 3. Forward the order confirmation from Amazon to [email protected] Let us know what your Zelle or your PayPal account is, and we will reimburse you for your book purchase.

TERMS: Offer is limited to the first 100 people who request a free copy. Only orders placed on or after February 18th 2025 will be reimbursed.

Good luck!

🎥 What if YouTube could be the secret to selling your art—and building a world around your creativity?

Visual artist Aramis Hamer isn't just painting; she's creating a universe around her art using YouTube as her primary platform. In this episode, Miriam and Aramis dive into how artists can use YouTube to reach new collectors, share their process authentically, and turn casual viewers into loyal buyers. Aramis breaks down her strategy for storytelling through video, nurturing her audience with email newsletters, and transforming everyday moments into compelling, profitable content.

💡 You'll Learn:

• How to use YouTube as a long-term strategy to attract art buyers
• Why email newsletters are essential for converting viewers into collectors
• How to turn real-life experiences into engaging content that sells your story

🎧 Tune in to learn how YouTube can amplify your art career—no viral fame required.

Guest: Aramis Hamer — visual artist and content creator 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/342

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

☕ Pantone's 2025 Color of the Year—a warm, comforting mocha brown—is more than a design trend; it's a marketing moment for your art.

Pantone's annual Color of the Year doesn't just influence fashion and interiors—it shapes how buyers connect emotionally with color. In this episode, Miriam shares how artists can use this year's hue to inspire new work, refresh their marketing, and attract collectors craving comfort and indulgence. You'll discover how to translate color trends into storytelling and branding opportunities that make your art feel current and timeless.

💡 You'll Learn:

• How to incorporate mocha tones into your art palette with intention
• Creative marketing strategies inspired by the 2025 Color of the Year
• How to frame your art around themes of comfort and indulgence that resonate with collectors

🎧 Tune in to discover how color can become your most powerful sales and storytelling tool this year.

🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/341

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🎤 Want to see your art featured in magazines, podcasts, or TV? It all starts with knowing how to tell your story.

In this episode, Miriam sits down with digital entrepreneur, journalist, and TV producer Beth Nydick to uncover how artists can land high-profile media opportunities that amplify their visibility and credibility. Beth shares how to craft a message that resonates, pitch yourself with confidence, and collaborate in ways that build long-term recognition. Whether you're dreaming of your first feature or your next big spotlight, this episode gives you the blueprint to make it happen.

💡 You'll Learn:

• How to craft stories that emotionally connect with your audience and the media
• Why understanding the media's perspective helps you stand out and get featured
• How collaboration and consistent action open doors to lasting visibility

🎧 Tune in to learn how to elevate your profile, attract the press, and share your art with the world.

Guest: Beth Nydick — digital entrepreneur, journalist, TV producer, and media strategist 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/340

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🤖 Can AI and authenticity really coexist in your creative business? Absolutely—and this episode shows you how.

In this inspiring and tech-forward episode, Miriam and Jen explore the intersection of AI innovation and authentic marketing for artists and creative entrepreneurs. You'll learn about the latest AI tools that can streamline your business while still keeping your voice human and heartfelt. From learning to "fail better" to weaving personal storytelling into your brand, this conversation will spark new ideas for marketing with more meaning—and less overwhelm.

💡 You'll Learn:

• How to use AI tools to boost productivity, visibility, and growth
• Why embracing failure is key to innovation and creative resilience
• How personal stories help you rise above generic, AI-saturated content

🎧 Tune in to discover how to combine technology and soul—and market your art with clarity, confidence, and connection.

Guest: Jen — creative entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, and marketing strategist 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/339

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

I'm pulling back the curtain on what truly makes artists thrive while others struggle—and joining me are my Incubators Natalie, Aja, Chris, and Lynn. They’ll share what they did to make their art business successful. It’s all about truly believing in your work and yourself, connecting with the people who love your art, and getting into action.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Discover how to prioritize confidence over technical perfection

• Hear how the accountability pods helped artists move forward with support

• Find out about the different revenue streams that artists use to make consistent income

If you’re ready to take your art business to the next level, go to SchulmanArt.com/ENROLL

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Are you ready to discover the secrets to a thriving art career? In this last installment of the Artpreneur Bootcamp, I will guide you through the essential steps to transform your passion into profit. Join me as we explore the key elements that separate successful artists from those who struggle, and learn how to implement these secrets into your own art business. 

In this episode, you’ll:

• Explore the belief triad and understand the importance of believing in your art, yourself, and your buyers

• Discover how surrounding yourself with the right people can impact your success

• Learn why you need to invest in your dreams to grow your art career

To sign up for the Artist Incubator, go to SchulmanArt.com/ENROLL

📚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 

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!

Ready to continue transforming your art career? We’re diving deep into the five essential foundations needed to build a successful art business. I'll guide you through a framework to help you diagnose where you are and what steps you need to take next to achieve a sustainable art career. This is a limited time podcast so make sure to take note of the key concepts.

In this episode, you’ll:

• Explore the exact five-part passion to profit plan to build a thriving art business

• Discover the number one skill needed to skyrocket your art sales

• Learn how to cut through the noise and overwhelm to focus on the inspired actions that will get you results

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📚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 

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!