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Art for Profit’s Sake is a series of discussions with artists working at different stages of their business. It explores the entrepreneurship, successes, and failures that all artists go through when finding their niche and developing their income. It aims to break the myth of the polarity of starving artist vs international success and instead focuses on the hard work and constant learning that is required when your passion to create art drives your practicality.
Hosted by Nick Ribera (aka Chain Assembly), an artist, illustrator, and creator who’s been working in the small business art scene Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/support
23: Building a Successful Studio Structure with Urban Dog Studio
This week I pop into the Urban Dog Studio and visit with Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton- the pair of professional photographers making a huge mark in the city of St. Petersburg. We discuss their journey from home photographers to building a studio and populating it with clients who receive a full service level of care from consultation to shoot to final product design and installation.
www.urbandogstudio.com
www.facebook.com/urbandogstudio
https://pinellasartsvillage.com/studios-5663.html
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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58:3722/11/2023
22: Leveraging Instagram as a Sales Avenue with Nikita Rosalind
Nikita, a master of Instagram Stories, joins us to describe her journey through social media platforms to find a process that results in consistent sales and a jumping-off point for a growing art and apparel business.
Nikitarosalind.com
Nikitarosalind.bigcartel.com
Instagram @nikitarosalind
Instagram @nartstudio727
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:00:0315/11/2023
21: Making a Gameplan and Sticking with It with Vanessa Luhvek
Vanessa joins me today to discuss her art journey as a painter. We explore how she has been using coaching to develop a focused path forward, complete with timelines and expectations for her business plan.
www.luhvek.com
instagram.com/@vanessaluhvek
www.25daysofminis.com
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:03:4008/11/2023
20: Preparing for a Solo Show and Owning Your Space with John Gascot
I was able to convince the incredibly busy John Gascot to sit down with me and talk about how he prepares for a solo show, how he chooses which pieces to merchandise, and his latest endeavor- buying out the city-owned art studios and converting it into a hub for art education for generations to come.
https://www.facebook.com/gascot/
https://www.instagram.com/jgascot/
https://www.instagram.com/studios5663/
https://www.facebook.com/Studios5663/
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:10:2201/11/2023
19: Art Advice with Gianna Pergamo
We had such a great time with Gianna that she’s back! We chat about our recent triumphs and failures and respond to some threads on the Art Advice Reddit Community!
www.pergamopapergoods.com
www.linktr.ee/pergamopapergoods
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:16:3325/10/2023
18: Art Competitions and the Gallery Relationship with D YaeL Kelley
YaeL and I had a very deep conversation on many topics. We discuss how her relationship with her collectors is built around individual pieces, how she leverages her strength in organizing to quickly adapt to an array of art competitions, and how she finds inextricable value in her gallery relationships.
Https://www.dyaelkelley.com
Instagram.com/dyaelkelleyfineart
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:38:1218/10/2023
17: Continuing Education and Expanding Offerings with The Heart Temple
Melissa Elizabeth of The Heart Temple dives deep into the practice of building a business around nurture, vulnerability, and honesty.
http://womenswheel.co
https://hearttemple.co/
https://www.instagram.com/hearttemple.co
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:06:0511/10/2023
16: Leaning into the Local Community Gallery with Michael and Fritz of The Werk
Michael and Fritz Faulhaber of The Werk grant us an inside look into finding a space and building it into more than just a Gallery, but a space for
www.thewerk.gallery
www.instagram.com/thewerkgallery
www.Facebook.com/Thewerkgallery
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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54:4504/10/2023
15: Building Business Around the Wholesale Model with Gianna Pergamo
Gianna of Pergamo Paper Goods schools me on wholesale pricing, building repeat customers, and expanding your offerings into distinct businesses and brands.
www.pergamopapergoods.com
www.linktr.ee/pergamopapergoods
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:07:3227/09/2023
14: Market Yourself as an Artist and the Sales will follow with Godriguez
Godriguez and I have a chat about the value of open edition prints, NFTs, and blurring the lines between photography and painting.
www.godriguez.com
www.instagram.com/godriguezart
twitter.com/Godriguezart
www.tiktok.com/@godriguezart
www.facebook.com/Godriguezart
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:14:0720/09/2023
13: Expanding Outside of the Canvas with Mark Williams
Mark and I discuss the value of having a direct relationship with your patrons and how marketing directly to them grows a fervor of support.
www.instagram.com/MarkWilliamsArt
www.instagram.com/mwilli_art
www.MarkWilliams.Gallery
www.mwilli.com
www.facebook.com/markwilliamsart
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:08:2913/09/2023
12: From Art-Maker to Art Seller with Jose Gomez
Jose Gomez is a font of knowledge ranging from online artist calls, selling art in a professional and fine art setting, and building a loyal army of followers by giving them a place to call home at the House of Shadows.
www.jgomezfineart.com
www.cloudfolios.com
www.houseofshadowstampa.com
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:02:1406/09/2023
11: Non-Fiction Writing and the Indy Publisher Relationship with Joshua Ginsberg
Joshua and I discuss the process of turning a hobby into a profession and developing a working relationship with your publisher.
https://www.secrettampabay.com/
https://www.facebook.com/secrettampabay
https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshuaginsberg/
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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59:5330/08/2023
10: Nurturing Growth in Photography with Lisa Presnail
Lisa Presnail and I enjoy a conversation about how one sustains a 15-year career in photography and the value of professional organizations.
www.theglamarage.com
www.Loveoncentral.com
www.presnail.com
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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58:1923/08/2023
09: Professionalism in Commissions with Billy Blue
Artist Billy Blue and I talk about the logistics of being commission-focused. We discuss everything from software to file delivery to trusting your client.
www.billyblueart.com
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/89610954/tld-rpg
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:17:4716/08/2023
08: Building Thematic Worlds with Gavriel Quiroga
Gavriel and I discuss the transition from writer to art director, distribution, marketing, and the treacherous world of international finance.
www.gavrielquiroga.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/691555924725358
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:01:0609/08/2023
07: Mastering Convention Spaces with Zac Goins
As co-owner of World of Game Design, Zac represents many artists and writers in the Role-Playing Game Space. He’s become a master of product demos and direct-to-consumer marketing on the convention floor.
http://www.wogd.com
https://open.spotify.com/show/0aJejirxbGL7fOmaGA7C3A
https://www.facebook.com/WorldOfGameDesign
https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldofGameDesign
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:13:4502/08/2023
06: Finding Crowdfunding Success with Seven
I learned a lot during this conversation with Seven, creator of Publishing Goblin and the force behind the most-funded oracle project in Kickstarter History. We discuss marketing, international shipping, and the transition from Kickstarter to Backerkit as the source for crowdfunding.
Pre-Order the Alleway Oracles: https://the-alleyway-oracles.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
www.linktr.ee/7da
www.publishinggoblin.com
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:13:4826/07/2023
05: Appealing to Juries and Your Local Art Museum with Ellen Chastain
Ellen Chastain is the organizer of Art Crawl Fl, the premiere alternative art event in the state, as well as in charge of art education at Polk Museum of Art. We discuss what makes a good art event, how to present yourself to a jury, and the resources available in your local art museum. If you’re interested in applying to be an artist at Art Crawl 2023, hit the link below.
www.ArtCrawlFl.com (#ArtCrawlFl)
www.PolkMuseumofArt.org (#PolkMuseum)
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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48:3019/07/2023
04: The Value of Representation with John Baltisberger
In this week’s episode, we chat with John Baltisberger: author, game designer, and owner of Madness Heart Press. I learn a lot about the value of representation, when to show loyalty to entities, and how to present yourself to your audience.
www.twitter.com/wanmoncast
www.twitter.com/mhp_horror
www.twitter.com/kaijupoet
www.kaijupoet.com
www.madnessheart.press
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:02:4112/07/2023
03: Alternative Gallery Spaces with M’Ria’s Mezzanine
M’Ria and I discuss how she approaches curation and consignment at local businesses painting as a performance, and how your genuineness and interpersonal relationships can turn into sales.
https://www.instagram.com/mriasmezzanine
https://www.facebook.com/M.riasMezzanine
Enigmatic Menagerie: the Abstracted Female Landscape
Second Saturday Art Walk at Overflow Brewing
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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50:3805/07/2023
02: Twitch, Burnout, and Manufacturing Fun with Glitchberry
Madame Berry and I discuss how to find an audience, retain and engage with them, and make organic sales through community interaction.
www.glitchberry.com
https://www.youtube.com/@madameberry
https://www.facebook.com/shopglitchberry
https://www.instagram.com/madameberry
https://www.tiktok.com/@madameberry
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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01:00:2928/06/2023
01: Retaining an Audience Through Changing Social Media Platforms with Black Abbey Studios
Elizabeth of Black Abbey Studios joins us to discuss engaging with your audience and finding your niche.
www.blackabbeystudios.com
https://www.facebook.com/blackabbeystudios/
https://www.instagram.com/blackabbeystudios/
https://www.tiktok.com/@blackabbeystudios
https://society6.com/theblackabbey
Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans
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47:1221/06/2023