MAKING MONEY
WHAT I DO TO MAKE MY MONEY.
This is not just about Art. It’s not just about Design. It ain’t just about Photography. It most certainly isn’t just about Entrepreneurship. This is about the ability to build, establish, cultivate and maintain wealth. The game I’m playing is most certainly about making money to make and achieve other things. Goals and milestones. The goal is to be an affective and impactful influencer within my communities and the larger societies.
If nothing else, I strive to stand on my Personal Truth and Agenda. I strive to stand firm on my spiritual core and beliefs incorporated with an informed outlook of this modern world to create.
ART, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY ARE ONE THING…COACHING, CONSULTING AND INVESTING ARE ANOTHER.
As well as finding new streams of income based upon what assets we currently have, we also provide Private Coaching and Consulting. The point is to not only leverage your knowledge with what we have in hard assets but soft ones as well. One-on-one personal relationships are key. We’ve been in business for over 3 years now with over 10 years of entrepreneurial activity under our belts, we’re continuing to position in as many spheres as possible and that includes helping others to navigate the modern day and sidestep issues and obstacles we’ve already encountered.
A Strategic Mindset Shift
Being an Artist can sometimes be a daunting thing to be. Especially within this modern day where hyper-creativity is the demand, the transition from Artist to Entrepreneur can be overwhelming. In order to making that transition even possible there must be a shift in ones mindset—a dynamic paradigm shift. Here’s a sample of our 7 Tips we live by for Artists to Make Money as Entrepreneurs:
1. Think Like a Business, Not Just a Brand
Shift your mindset from *"how do I get noticed?"* to *"how do I create value?"*
Artists often get stuck in the loop of visibility over viability. Start treating your art like a business: identify your market, price your work sustainably, and understand that consistent revenue comes from structure—not just exposure.
2. Offer Services, Not Just Products
Don’t just sell art—solve problems.
Graphic design, portrait commissions, album covers, book illustrations, set design, event installations—there’s always a service that fits your skillset. Package your offerings and market them directly to communities and clients who *need* what you can do.
3. Build an Email or Text-Based Client List
Social media followers are flaky. A list is power.
Use workshops, exhibitions, vendor tables, or community events to collect emails and numbers. Then follow up with offers, availability, or exclusive opportunities. Keep your list warm with behind-the-scenes peeks, studio updates, or early access to new releases.
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