Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work

We highlight how entrepreneurs align their artistry, passion and vision to create and pursue opportunities to capture value in the Arts.

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Want to become a luthier? The biggest barrier isn’t talent, it’s time. Listen as renowned violin maker Gregg Alf shares real revenue streams, the lean lifestyle that helps, and how reputation outlasts hype. https://t.co/ctLgSfq9PD

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Ever wonder why two great players can make the same violin sound totally different? Listen as acclaimed violin maker, Gregg Alf breaks down “reading the player” and how building an instrument is like a bespoke suit. https://t.co/iGGaEvp1b1

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Social Media can make you look famous and still leave you broke. Tune in to hear Louis Marks and Fabian Brown break down what actually moves a music career: real rooms, real fans, and owning your list. https://t.co/2ollDAWoDs

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What if the “advance” every musical act gets is really a high-interest loan? Ropadope’s Louis Marks and Fabian Brown break down the trap, then explain Third Way’s donor-backed alternative. Hit play then reply: is this the future? https://t.co/sGEaOQ4k4m

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Cold emails don’t carry energy. Fern Mallis explains why “show up” is the real networking hack and how social capital is built over decades. Hit play then reply: where do you need to show up next? https://t.co/SFHTjonOhh

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Most creatives avoid spreadsheets until the business breaks. Fern Mallis explains why designers need a team, a finance mindset, and real production planning to survive. Listen now and tell us: what business skill do artists learn too late? https://t.co/TR3PS6rtpI

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Selling doesn’t fail because your work isn’t good. It fails because you won’t ask. Listen as Miriam Schulman gives simple, human ways to close the sale without sounding salesy, plus the “belief triad” that flips objections on their head. https://t.co/Y0l8AhEUg8

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Artists are told to “do it for exposure,” but that's the best way to stay broke. Tune in to hear Miriam Schulman break down pricing strategy, positioning, and the mindset shifts that change everything for artists! https://t.co/Hr1zpO11KA

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Real talk from arts entrepreneurs: burnout, bootstrapping, clean books, and the unsexy advice that saves careers. Hear how they’re building a national artist directory with funding. Listen now, what’s your biggest business blind spot? https://t.co/r3jbM3eKys

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What if artist funding didn’t require panels, apps, or gatekeepers? Erik Abel and Philip Gomez built a model where members can be randomly selected for real money, monthly. Listen now and tell us: would you join? https://t.co/OJeEnCI65K

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Stage rules vs camera rules: Kitty McNamee breaks down why switching mediums can make your work stronger and your career longer. If you make art for a living, what “container” are you creating in right now? https://t.co/B78jZRrZiS

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Most Creative Jobs Don’t Come From Cold Emails. They come from relationships. Kitty McNamee explains how word of mouth, agents, and social media shape choreography careers today. Listen now then share: what’s your best networking lesson? https://t.co/Lj7zbH4Rnd

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A marimba isn’t the same instrument everywhere. Different brands, spacing, tuning, even stage lights can change everything. Percussionist Marianna Bednarska on staying adaptable and calm. Listen now then tell us: what’s your worst stage surprise? https://t.co/VX77QVN8EV

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A random YouTube upload led to a composer reaching out with a full recording project. Tune in to hear how percussionist Marianna Bednarska built momentum without chasing a “perfect plan.” Ready to rethink music careers? What surprised you most? https://t.co/MLnda3VhxH

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Rejected by 90% of galleries with a strong CV? Rich Simmons shares how he kept going, found the right fit, and rebuilt momentum after lockdown. If you’ve ever heard “no,” you need this. Hit play then tell us: what kept you going? https://t.co/u27KImWx2x

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No art school. No rulebook. Just curiosity, marketing chops, and relentless practice. Learn how Rich Simmons, a self-taught artist, built a global brand and a mental health message. Listen now and share: are rules helping you or limiting you? https://t.co/QcrO95oLvk

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Competitions don’t just pick winners. They shape what we hear, how Chopin gets played, and what young pianists think is “correct.” Giuseppe Guarrera maps the whole system. Hit play and share: do contests improve art or narrow it? https://t.co/u0mwb3U0iD

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Competitions, courage, and the business no one teaches you. Giuseppe Guarrera reveals how prizes open doors—and why they aren’t the destination. Ready to rethink success in classical music? What would you leverage first? https://t.co/sepaEsnHSr

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Start messy. Build as you go. Aleah Wright went from fashion bylines to selling out body butter runs—starting with just $275. Hear the playbook, the pivots, and the wins. What’s stopping you from launching today? Listen now and take your first step! https://t.co/0wHT9WXrHV

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Juggling a beauty brand, fashion writing, and viral interviews sounds impossible—until you hear Aleah's system. Time blocks, brave asks, and smart momentum. What’s one habit you’ll try this week? https://t.co/t0mD2OzlG3