The Inspiration Place

🎨 What if the secret to confidence wasn't doing more, but simplifying your path as an artist?

When Chris Holt first joined Miriam's coaching program, he wasn't even sure he could call himself an artist. Now he's booking gallery shows, attracting collectors, and speaking about his work with clarity and conviction. In this inspiring episode, Chris shares how he built momentum by letting go of overcomplication, refining his message, and learning to trust consistency over chaos. His journey proves that confidence comes from taking aligned, purposeful action—one step at a time.

• How building consistency naturally creates confidence and momentum
• Why clear messaging strengthens connection with collectors
• How narrowing your focus can actually help your art business grow faster

🎧 Tune in for a reminder that progress doesn't require perfection—just direction.

Guest: Chris Holt, fine artist and Artpreneur success story 🎙️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/364

📩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

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

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👗 What if getting dressed could become your most powerful act of art and self-expression?

When Miriam met Tziporah Salamon at a Jewish arts event, it felt like reuniting with a long-lost sister. What followed was a luminous conversation about style, identity, and how personal history becomes creative expression. From her Hungarian roots to her journey through fashion's most iconic institutions, Tziporah shares the moments and miracles that shaped her into a walking work of art. Together, they explore what it means to create beauty and visibility even in dark times, and how dressing can become both spiritual practice and artistic rebellion.

• How style can serve as storytelling and resistance
• Ways to reclaim beauty, purpose, and visibility through fashion and art
• How Tziporah turned dressing into a spiritual and creative practice

🎧 A heartfelt episode that reminds us that personal expression is both art and courage.

Guest: Tziporah Salamon, an artist, model, author, and style icon featured in Advanced Style 🎙️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/363

📩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

✨ From glittering headdresses to fearless decisions, Megan Maberry's story will make you believe in bold moves and big dreams.

When Megan first joined the Artist Incubator, she was balancing her art around a full-time teaching job. Now, she's left the classroom to chase her creative career full time—and her success proves what's possible when passion meets persistence. In this uplifting conversation, Miriam and Megan discuss what it really takes to grow your art business after hours, the role of community in staying accountable, and why mindset work changed everything for her journey.

• The support system that helped her stay consistent and accountable every week • How local media visibility turned her workshops into a waitlisted success • Why mindset coaching helped her fully claim her identity as an artist

🎧 Tune in to hear how Megan turned late-night studio hours into a thriving art business—and how you can too.

Guest: Megan Maberry — artist & designer 🎙️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/362

📩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 growing your email list felt natural, personal, and even fun?

In this inspiring episode, Miriam sits down with full-time artist and Inner Circle client Daniel Trelenberg, who has turned community events into powerful list-building opportunities. Daniel shares how he's transformed casual art gatherings into meaningful connections—and how simple follow-up strategies have helped him turn interest into sales. If you've ever felt awkward about self-promotion, this episode will show you how to make email marketing feel like a creative extension of your art.

• How Daniel uses the Partiful app to collect email addresses at gallery events
• Why thoughtful follow-up after shows can turn curiosity into committed collectors
• The key questions to ask when collaborating with organizations or other artists

🎧 Tune in to learn how to grow your audience with ease, authenticity, and artistry.

Guest: Daniel Trelenberg — full-time artist 🎙️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/361

📩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

🖋️ Ever feel like your message doesn't match the magic of your art? You're not alone—and it's time to change that.

From digital artists to abstract painters, so many creatives unknowingly hide behind vague bios, outdated websites, or generic language that dulls their true voice. In this episode, Miriam breaks down the four levels of messaging awareness, revealing how to uncover the words that resonate—with your collectors and with yourself. Because your message isn't just what you say… it's how clearly you see who you are.

• The four levels of awareness artists move through on their messaging journey • How emotional resonance helps collectors connect—even without seeing your art in person • Ways to craft language that reflects your authentic artistic identity

🎧 Tune in to transform the way you talk about your art—and finally make your message as magnetic as your creative work. 🎙️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/360

📩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 finding the right words for your art could completely change your sales and confidence?

In this inspiring episode, Miriam sits down with watercolor artist Paula Christen, who transformed how she talks about her art—and in doing so, transformed how she connects with collectors. Paula shares the small but powerful communication shifts that helped her attract more students, sell more art, and build genuine relationships with her audience. You'll learn how refining your message can bring clarity, connection, and cash flow to your creative business.

• How to write an About page that connects emotionally with collectors
• Why shorter, focused art classes can bring in more students and revenue
• How consistent messaging across your website and emails drives trust and sales

🎧 Tune in to learn how speaking your truth clearly can turn admirers into loyal collectors.

Guest: Paula Christen — watercolor artist 🎙️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/359

📩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

🎯 Struggling to explain what makes your art stand out? You're not alone—and there's an easier way to find your voice.

In this insightful episode, Miriam sits down with marketing strategist Rich Brooks, who shares a simple yet powerful framework to help you define and communicate what sets your creative work apart—without feeling salesy or inauthentic. You'll learn how to position your art so people instantly understand your unique value and remember you for what makes you different.

• The 4 F words that clarify what makes your art or business truly unique
• How to position your work so your audience instantly "gets it"
• Why niching down helps you become more memorable—and easier to market

🎧 Tune in to find the words that honor your authenticity and attract the right collectors.

Guest: Rich Brooks — marketing strategist, speaker, and author of The Lead Machine 🎙️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/358

📩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

💖 Thinking about growing on Patreon but not sure if you're ready? This episode will give you the clarity—and the courage—to begin.

In this heart-centered conversation, Miriam sits down with artist and content creator Aramis Hamer to talk about what makes Patreon such a powerful platform for creative freedom. Aramis opens up about the moment she decided to take her Patreon seriously, how she grew her community from a small base, and why connection—not perfection—is what fuels long-term success. If you've ever overthought starting a membership or hesitated to ask for support, this episode will show you what's possible when you build from authenticity.

• How to grow a thriving Patreon even with a small audience • What perks and content actually attract loyal patrons (and what to skip) • The key difference between customers and patrons—and why it matters

🎧 Tune in for real talk, creative inspiration, and the gentle push you need to start your own Patreon journey.

Guest: Aramis Hamer — artist, content creator, and Patreon mentor for creatives 🎙️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/357

📩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 one simple daily ritual could ignite your creativity and bring clarity to your art business?

In this inspiring episode, Miriam introduces the Artpreneur Daily Altar — her custom GPT designed to help artists reflect, plan, and activate their creative flow every single day. You'll hear how this tool came to life, how it's reshaping Miriam's own art business, and why her friend Jennifer Urezzio calls it a sacred space for inspiration and soul-aligned strategy. Together, they explore how a few mindful minutes each day can become the foundation for creative momentum and inner peace.

• How the Artpreneur Daily Altar helps you reflect, reset, and activate creativity daily
• Why rituals and intuitive prompts can amplify productivity and mindset
• How to create a sacred daily practice that grounds you while fueling artistic growth

🎧 Tune in to learn how a consistent ritual can align your creativity, business strategy, and spiritual flow.

Guest: Jennifer Urezzio — spiritual teacher and founder of Soul Language

🎙️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/356

📩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