It’s always assumed that creatives won’t make any money doing what they love, which is why so many artists make their passion their side hustle or hobby. But today’s guest shows how you can be both creative and business-minded regardless of anyone else’s definition of success.

Artists are geniuses, y’all. But just like other business owners, they need to cultivate strong relationships, know who their target customer is, and be willing to learn from other people. They need to analyze their failures instead of agonizing over them.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend and abstract artist, Hillary Butler. As a self-confessed art school dropout, Hillary knows a thing or two about carving your own path to success. She has achieved numerous accolades in her career and is here to share the things she has learned on her journey. Like everything good in life, success doesn’t happen overnight.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

  • Why so many creatives believe that they can’t make money from their art.
  • The importance of knowing your target client and building relationships.
  • That you can’t sit around and wait for someone to discover you.
  • How the language you use can help prove your value.
  • Why Instagram is like the Titanic, and your mailing list is the lifeboat.
  • How to define success for yourself.

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