The Inspiration Place Artist Miriam Schulman

Hello, beautiful artists! This is Miriam Schulman, curator of inspiration, and I have something incredibly special to share with you today. As you know, my book "Artpreneur" has been making waves, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all the love and support it has received. To celebrate this success and express my deepest thanks, I have organized an exclusive live panel discussion that I know you won't want to miss.
But here's the catch: this event is exclusively for those who have purchased the book "Artpreneur" in any format. If you haven't grabbed your copy yet, don't worry—I've got you covered. Just head over to artpreneurBook.com to secure your copy and join the incredible community of artists who are embracing their creative journeys.
For those of you who already have a copy of "Artpreneur," it's time to claim your invitation to this highly anticipated panel discussion. Simply send a copy of your receipt to miriam@theinspirationplace.net, or if you bought the book in a store and can't find the receipt, no worries! We'll happily accept a photo of you with the book as well.
Now, let's talk about the event. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 31st, at 2 PM Eastern Time. We will be diving deep into the sacred connection between spirituality and artistic inspiration with an incredible panel of experts. We have Patty Lennon, author of "Make Space for Magic," Shereen Sun, author of "Radiant Wildheart: A Guide to Awaken Your Inner Artist and Live Your Creative Mission," and Emily Ghosh Harris, a visionary entrepreneur who believes that entrepreneurship is a spiritual journey.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore how spirituality can enhance your creativity, intuition, and ultimately, your artistic success. The panel discussion, "Awaken Your Creative Soul: Exploring the Sacred Connection between Spirituality and Artistic Inspiration," will be a transformative experience, filled with profound insights, personal stories, and practical strategies that will ignite your creative soul.
We believe that artists have a unique connection to the spiritual realm. When you awaken your creative soul, you can tap into a limitless source of inspiration and achieve remarkable artistic feats. That's why we’re thrilled to offer this special live panel discussion, "Awaken Your Creative Soul," as a way for artists like you to delve into the sacred connection between spirituality and artistic inspiration.
I am beyond excited to host this event and celebrate the success of "Artpreneur" with all of you who have been on this journey with me. Remember, only those who have purchased the book "Artpreneur" can attend this exclusive panel discussion. So grab your copy, send in your receipt or photo, and secure your invitation to this unforgettable event.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community. I can't wait to connect with you all on Wednesday, May 31st, at 2 PM Eastern Time for the live panel discussion.

Our art and our books don’t sell themselves. It’s our connection with other people and the stories we share and the experiences we relate to, that we capture hearts and minds.   

I talked with Emily Silva Hockstra about this on the show today. In 2014, Emily quit her job to pursue her dream of becoming an author. She got a one-way ticket to Bali and set out to write the next Eat, Pray, Love. But when she got one rejection after another from agents, she decided to put it away and focus on her coaching business. She was contacted by her publisher weeks later with the pitch for her first book Moonlight Gratitude.   

Emily's commitment to sharing her book and presenting it to the world has led to the sale of over a hundred thousand copies, each representing a life touched and transformed by her words. 

“We’re all kind of making it up as we go along, because who even knows what it’s supposed to be anyway? And why should it all be the same?” – Miriam Schulman 

Here’s a few lessons from Emily: 

Embrace the natural flow of your journey; don't force outcomes. 
Remember that selling your book, your art, your work comes from personal connections. 
For people to know your work, you have to share your work. 


“People don’t know the magic that you have. So harness your bravery and share what you’re creating. Who knows who you’ll affect?” – Emily Silva Hockstra 

 
For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/259

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During my   one-on-one calls with artists, I’ve had conversations where I hear about their struggles, and I noticed that the same themes kept coming up over and over again. One of these is what I call “Scarcity selling.” 

Scarcity selling starts from the lack of abundance mindset of artists around the creation of their art. This is when artists doubt that they can produce more amazing, beautiful pieces. This can lead to other struggles like anxiety, creativity burnout, over-working your art pieces, procrastination, analysis paralysis, and even guilt. 

In this episode, I share the story of two of my clients who struggled with producing more art. You may find their stories familiar. 

“Is the risk of the worst-case scenario worth the possibility of the best-case scenario?” - Miriam Schulman 

What if you’re stuck in this state of scarcity selling? What can you do? 

Have a structure around the creation of your art 
Create more art 
Believe that you’ll create even better art 

Sometimes it can be difficult to let go and sell your art. That’s normal. Maybe your piece feels incredibly personal. Maybe you’re clinging to your pieces out of fear. But we need to get used to creating art to let it go. 


“We almost always have our best work ahead of us.” - Miriam Schulman 

 Get over your scarcity selling mindset and have the confidence to create more art, and stay inspired. 

Related Links: 

How to Sell More Art Bootcamp 

Artpreneur Mastermind 
For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/258
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Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you.

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🎤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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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!

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

For artpreneurs, photography is a powerful way to position your art and your products online and create a visual identity that truly represents you and your work. In this episode, we’re talking all about branding photography. 

Carolina Luna is a New York-based seasoned photographer and a branding and transformation catalyst. She works with entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries to help them build a strong social image with photography that’s as individual as they are, to match their personality and messaging. She teaches entrepreneurs how to build authenticity, authority, and credibility online using strategic photos as a positioning tool. Fun fact: she’s also the photographer that I hired for my book launch party for Artpreneur.  

“The purpose of personal branding photography is not to make you look like who you are not. It’s to keep you as authentic as you are… showing little slices of your life to allow your audience to see how you live your life.” - Carolina Luna 

So, what makes branding photography different from a regular photography session? A regular photography session takes pretty pictures. But branding photography gives you images that capture who you are, your work, and your message in a photo.  

Here are three questions Carolina answers: 

What are the common mistakes artpreneurs make when they post their photographs? 
How do you choose locations when you’re doing brand photography to showcase the entrepreneur behind the brand? 
What if you’re uncomfortable in front of the camera? 

She also gives practical tips for your next branding photoshoot, like how to pose in front of the camera, what kinds of photos you need to take, and the conversations you need to have with your photographer before they start taking the photo. 


“Everything that shows how you live your best life helps people to bond with you.” - Carolina Luna 

And when it comes to choosing your photographer, Carolina advises that they should know marketing and understand branding so they can help you understand how you want to position yourself, elevate your vision, and help you capture how you want to be remembered as an artist.  
For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/257
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Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you.
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🎤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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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!
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I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

I just got back from a week in Israel, and it was an amazing time with my family. In this episode, I’m sharing The Tale of Two Shopkeepers. One failed to sell me pieces I wanted to buy, and another sold me two pieces of something I didn’t even know I wanted. Two very different shopping experiences, and two different results.
Here are some of the selling points I noticed as a buyer that may help you sell your art:
Being helpful isn’t pushy. Don’t put obstacles up for your customers. Focus on the experience of your customers, not the transaction. “Stoke your collector’s passion while they're in the throes of the experience.” - Miriam Schulman
I also introduce a new segment to the podcast called “The Art World Remembers,” and I answer a question from one of our Artist Incubator clients.
The stories I share in this episode are reminders for the next time you talk to your clients, and to give them an experience that will lead to your next sale.
For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/256
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🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉
Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you.
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🎤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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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!
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I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

While I was writing the book proposal for Artpreneur I had to look at what other art books are out there and see how my book could fill a need that these books haven’t. And it was in this process that I came across today’s guest, Jeff Goins. 

Jeff is a bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, marketer, speaker, and a few other things. Through his bestselling books, courses, coaching, and speeches, he shares his ongoing journey of transformation, inspiring creators like you to discover your voice and share it with the world. He’s also the founder of Fresh Complaint, a bespoke creative agency that helps thought leaders turn good ideas into big ideas. Among other titles, he wrote Real Artists Don’t Starve, where he debunks the myth of the starving artist with rules for artists who thrive. 

“Being seen doing your work is the best marketing an artist can offer.” - Jeff Goins 

With everything he’s done, Jeff has made more than a few observations about the world. Here are some common misconceptions about art that he busts today: 

Real artists don’t care about money. 
Real artists don’t need to do any marketing; they just have to make good art. 


Artworks reach a point in creation when they are finished or complete. 

“Art is not the thing you create. It is the process by which you create it.” - Jeff Goins 

One of the things Jeff shares is that an art is never finished. A book is never done, it’s only due. Books and art belong to a certain point in time, and can never be recreated, even by the artist.
For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/255
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🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 

Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. 

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🎤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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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! 

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