Artists are often taught to be generous, available, and grateful for every opportunity. But when does generosity become self-abandonment? In this episode, discover the seven red flags artists often miss when dealing with problem buyers, clients, students, or collaborators—and why saying no can actually create more space for the wonderful people who truly value your work. Learn practical strategies for setting boundaries, trusting your instincts, and gracefully moving on from situations that drain your creativity. Because when you stop spending your precious energy on the wrong people, you become more open to the kind-hearted collectors, students, and clients who are excited to support your art. Plus, get seven bonus strategies for how to leap over loons and be on your merry way.
Here’s a short, easy video on how to block emails on Gmail and Outlook.
And here are a few options for quietly removing someone from your Mailchimp list.
To learn more about the value of customer astonishment read Customer Astonishment and Hug Your Customers.
If you want to offer payment plans take a half-hour to set up the ability to invoice students and clients through PayPal.
Then take another fifteen minutes to get familiar with Paypal’s PayLater and PayIn 4 options for your buyers.
If they’re trolling you read my post on O'Keefe's Way To Tromp Art Trolls here.
Check out Udell’s Getting People Out of Your Booth series.
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