The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with Leisa Collins, an artist with a unique architectural niche. We discuss how to create a niche market for your art by asking yourself what do you like, and what do other people like. We learn how to make your followers happy and follow up!Guest: Leisa Collins, has carved a unique niche for herself as an acclaimed architectural artist in the United States. Passionate about architecture and travel, she drove from coast to coast, creating original paintings of homes and historic buildings which inspired her in every state, while expanding her support base to over 2000 clients. She recently released a coffee table book that documents her journey and includes 650 of her paintings. https://leisacollins.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @leisacollinsartIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with Chesline Pierre-Paul to discuss transdisciplinary art. Ches leads an awesome masterclass in how to create a broader narrative around your art while building from your identity to elevate your opportunities. We discuss authentic networking on apps like clubhouse and using Mailchimp and Canva to be smarter in connecting with your audience.Guest: Ches is Queer-E-O of Chesline Inc., a global transformation coaching and social impact consulting digital company on innovation, economic empowerment, and rebellious leadership. They are also a digital media activist, anti-colonialist, poet, founder of the International Anti-Colonial Summit 2021, and an independent scholar on Afro-Indigenous digital storytelling.https://www.chesline.com/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @cheslinepp If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with art consultant, appraiser, and writer Alan Bamberger to learn about how to write about your art! He leads an amazing masterclass in how to present and curate your work so it makes sense visually and for our art buyers out there, you'll learn how to ask artists questions! A great episode to listen to in preparation for art fairs."The more expensive the art, the more important the resume.”- Alan BambergerGuest: Alan Bamberger is a consultant, advisor, appraiser and writer, and runs the website artbusiness.com. He provides complete art consulting and advisory services for artists, collectors, inheritors, and anyone else who has art-related matters they need professional input on. He is the author of "The Art of Buying Art". https://www.artbusiness.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @alanbambergerIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of Artspiration, we sit down with Celine Gabrielle to learn to talk to people about your art. It all starts by sharing as you never know who is going to see your work, or your application, and anything can lead to a future opportunity!“You think people are sick of seeing your stuff but they probably haven’t seen enough of it."- Celine GabrielleGuest: Celine Gabrielle loves bright colors, and is influenced by pop culture, fashion, style, design, and architecture. Celine’s work has recently been acquired for the private collection of art world superstar Ashley Longshore. She won the People's Choice Award at The Artist Project in Toronto 2020 and featured in the collection “Best of L.A.”https://www.celinegabrielleart.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @celinegabrielleart If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Editor: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with multi-hyphenate artist Man One as he leads a masterclass in how to communicate through art. Stay tuned for teaching tips and tips for graffiti artists, as his mission is to legitimize graffiti, because it IS real art.“Art is a universal language."- Man OneGuest: Man One is a multi-award-winning artist, illustrator, entrepreneur, and co-host of Not Real Art, a podcast celebrating creative culture and the artists who make it. Man One believes that art can transcend cultural and socio-economic boundaries. Man One and his art have been featured in many television shows such as MTV’s Pimp My Ride, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, America’s Next Top Model, and The Contender.https://www.manone.com/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @manoneartIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with career coach Elisia Keown. She details how to manage your time, spend your hours all practically. Convince yourself to do the thing anyway, don't get stuck in indecision, get organized and make it happen!“You can create more money but you can never create more time.”- Elisia KeownGuest: Elisia Keown has 20 years of experience in management, recruiting and human resources and a passion for coaching leaders. She is a co-founder of Keown Coaching LLC.  She's managed multiple geographically dispersed retail locations and led teams of employees numbering in the hundreds. She knows the importance of delegation, clear communication, and the power of direct feedback for development. She can help you organize yourself, your time and your team to focus on the right priorities to drive results in your business.https://elisiakeowncoaching.com/https://keowncoaching.as.me/schedule.phpFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @keowncoachingIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with Nicholas Wilton, artist and founder of Art2Life. He leads an amazing insightful masterclass on how to market your authentic and personal art in the easiest way possible. We ask you, what brings you alive? and other important questions to get you to the inspiration state. Nicholas teaches us how to run your mission driven business, execute a commission, and much more. Grab your notebook and get to work!Guest: Nicholas Wilton is the founder of Art2Life, an online platform that strives to build, empower, and inspire the creative community. With over 20 years working with creatives, Nicholas has developed a systematic approach that brings authenticity, spontaneity and joy back into the creative process. Wilton’s paintings are seen in yearly gallery exhibitions, International Art Fairs, and are included in numerous private and corporate collections in both the United States and Europe.Breadcrumbs challenge: https://art2life.lpages.co/2021-breadcrumbs-challenge/ https://www.art2life.com/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @nicholaswilton | @art2life_worldIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Estaban del Pino

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with art advisor and mastermind behind the successful Artstagram account, Nina Blumberg. We discuss holding yourself accountable, how social media can be representation, consistency, engaging with your audience, and much more. "People are left behind if they are not willing to be their own advocate in this day and age."- Nina BlumbergGuest: Nina Blumberg is an experienced art advisor living and working in New York and has been running the popular @artstagram__ Instagram account since 2015. Nina’s education led her to pursue a role that sits between the historical and contemporary art worlds and has propelled her to the forefront of collaborative advising. https://artstagram.co/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @artstagram__ | @ninstagram___If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with money hero David Maurice Sharp for an amazing masterclass on financial literacy for artists. We learn about investments, assets, passive income, taxes, and much more! One of the most important lessons for artists.“Dare yourself to thrive in your art.”- David Maurice SharpGuest: David Maurice Sharp is the author of The Thriving Artist:  Saving and Investing for Performers, Artists, and the Stage & Film Industries.  In 2014 he was named a 'money hero' for his work in financial literacy for artists by Money magazine.  David currently teaches at HB Studio in New York City and frequently  does workshops for The Actors Fund, MusiCares Foundation, and The SAG-AFTRA Foundation.  He danced for Mimi Garrard Dance Theatre, Lucinda Childs, Rachel Lampert and Anna Sokolow among others and his choreography has been performed at such venues as Lincoln Center, La Mama, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New York Fringe Festival, Soho Rep, and Ensemble Studio Theatre.  David is also a consulting director for Prime Clerk, specializing in US and international restructurings.https://www.davidmauricesharp.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @davidmauricesharpIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan, we sit down with artist Laurence M White for tips on how enjoy the business side of being an artist entrepreneur. Hire out, collaborate, connecting on social media and more. Respond to your comments!Guest: Laurence M White is a self-taught contemporary artist, best known for his vibrant portraits of the most influential people in pop culture today. Previous clients include: Will.i.am, Melody Thornton, Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool FC), Chloe Ferry, Tommy Mallet, Umar Kamani and Philipp Plein.https://laurencemwhite.com/  For more information on applying to Superfine Art Fair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.superfine.world IG: @superfineartfairIG: @laurence_m_whiteIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to kelsey@superfine.world for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez