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361: An Artist Who Built His Email List Using Partiful ft. Daniel Trelenberg Jun 24, 2025

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💌 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.

💡You'll Learn:

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.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/361

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360: Mirror Mirror On the Wall I Am My Message After All Jun 17, 2025

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🖋️ 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From digital artists to abstract painters, so many creatives unknowingly hide behind vague bios, outdated websites, or generic language that dulls their true voice.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.

💡You'll Learn:

• 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.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/360

359: Messaging that Sells Art ft Paula Christen Jun 10, 2025

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🎨 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.

💡You'll Learn:

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.

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Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/359

358: The F Word Every Artist Needs to Know ft. Rich Brooks Jun 03, 2025

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🎯 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.

💡You'll Learn:

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.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/358

357: The Artist's Guide to Growing on Patreon ft. Aramis Hamer May 27, 2025

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💖 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.

💡You'll Learn:

• 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.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/357

356: The Artpreneur Daily Altar ft. Jennifer Urezzio May 20, 2025

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🌅 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.

💡You'll Learn:

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.

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Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/356

355: The Sacred Pivot- More Sorcery, Less Strategy May 13, 2025

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🔮 What if building your art business could feel like magic again?

This isn't just a shift in strategy—it's a sacred pivot toward intuition, spirit, and creative sovereignty. In this deeply personal episode, Miriam invites you to explore "sorcery over strategy"—an approach that blends structure with soul, metrics with magic. If you've been feeling burned out by the grind, this conversation will help you reconnect with your intuition, restore your energy, and remember the sacred power that flows through your creative work.

💡You'll Learn:

• How to honor intuition and sacred timing in every decision you make • Ways to reconnect with your creative soul for authentic growth • How to weave sorcery into your art business for deeper meaning and connection

🎧 Tune in for a potent blend of strategy and spirit that will transform the way you create, sell, and show up in your art business.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/355

354: 7-Figure Jewelry Artist ft. Charis Jones May 06, 2025

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💎 What does it really take to build a 7-figure product-based brand without burning out or selling out?

In this powerhouse episode, Miriam sits down with Charis Jones, founder and CEO of Sassy Jones, one of the fastest-growing brands in the country. From humble beginnings hosting jewelry parties in her kitchen to scaling a multimillion-dollar empire, Charis shares the mindset shifts, marketing tactics, and leadership lessons that fueled her growth. If you've ever wondered how to show up online with both purpose and profit, get ready to take notes—this episode sparkles with insight.

💡You'll Learn:

The importance of staying consistent while evolving with your audience
How Facebook ads helped Charis scale beyond organic reach
How she transformed home jewelry parties into a powerful livestream strategy

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass in confidence, community, and building a business that shines from the inside out.

Guest: Charis Jones — founder & CEO of Sassy Jones, award-winning entrepreneur, and brand visionary. 🎙️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.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/354

353: Art Marketing Do's and Don'ts Apr 29, 2025

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☕ Working nonstop but still not seeing the sales you want? You might be focusing on the wrong things.

In this candid solo episode, Miriam calls out five sneaky mistakes that quietly stall your success as an artist—and shares what to do instead. From chasing perfection to confusing busywork with progress, these are the traps every creative falls into (yes, including the time Miriam literally jumped off a bridge because everyone else was doing it). Get ready to flip the script on your marketing mindset and start seeing real traction in your art business.

💡You'll Learn:

How to stop mistaking busywork for real progress
Why clarity comes from consistency, not over-explaining
How perfectionism kills momentum—and what to do instead

🎧 Grab your coffee and join Miriam for a truth-telling session that will help you market smarter, not harder. 🎙️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.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/353

352: Put Your Art Production First ft. Christine Mighion Apr 22, 2025

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💎 What if putting your art first could actually grow your business faster?

In this uplifting episode, Miriam sits down with jewelry artist Christine Mighion, whose creative and business transformation proves that prioritizing art-making is a powerful growth strategy. Christine shares how shifting from "designer-thinking" to embracing her full identity as an artist helped her increase sales by 25%—even in a slow season. They dive into pricing with confidence, messaging that feels magnetic, and how leading with your values attracts collectors who truly connect with your work (plus, yes—there's a real unboxing moment because Miriam genuinely bought her jewelry!).

💡You'll Learn:

Why being a maker-first artist can become your biggest business strength
How to shift from hustle mode to intentional growth
How to use your values and messaging to attract ideal collectors

🎧 Tune in for a grounded yet inspiring look at how to grow your art business without sacrificing creativity or soul.

Guest: Christine Mighion — jewelry 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.

🔗 Resources

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/352

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