It’s possible to make more money and find a little more peace of mind by making a few tweaks in how you approach your art business.
My guest for this episode of The Art Biz tells you how she has done it.
When Monique Carr reached out to me a couple of years ago for a private coaching partnership, she had just adopted this motto for her art business:
Half the work, twice the money, and have FUN in whatever I do.
It’s this brilliant sentence that guides our partnership and her everyday decisions.
During our conversation, Monique shares:
- The breakdown of her income streams and how they have evolved.
- How she uses her email list for students and collectors.
- Why she was motivated to do a Black Friday sale after working on her money plan with me and noticing that her gallery sales were down for the year.
I love how Monique takes action without complaining. She figures out what needs to be done and does it.
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In this episode of The Art Biz, I’m delighted to introduce you to a longtime, valued member of our artist community.
If you’re looking to grow or maintain your art business, being around like-minded artists who understand your journey is essential. Our Art Biz Success community is committed to personal and professional growth, offering structured programs led by experienced professionals.
Explore the different levels of support we offer through our community, classes, and coaching opportunities. Join us and connect with artists who are as dedicated to success as you are.
Mentioned
- FASO websites
- Teachable teaching platform
- Essentials for Artist Success courses
Highlights
01:50 Monique's guiding motto for avoiding burnout
04:05 Monique’s background and the start of online teaching
08:23 The breakdown of Monique’s current income streams
09:18 Success with her first self-sales event on Black Friday weekend
12:34 Balancing studio time and business
18:11 Monique’s biggest accomplishment in the last few years
20:52 Adding value to her courses and increasing the prices
30:04 Monique’s daily routine and time management practices
33:13 What’s on the horizon for Monique
Quotes
“I was working like seven days a week and crazy hours. I was just so tired and I felt that I was not making enough money and I was getting frustrated. Then I decided to say, wait a minute, you have to fix that.”—Monique
“When you have an evergreen course, you have to keep reminding people that it's out there. It doesn't have a start date and an end date. It is constant.”—Alyson
“I increase the price every time I [add value to a course].”—Monique
“I'm not going to send to a collector [information] about my online course. I don't want to bother people the wrong way. So I want to make sure that I target the people for my newsletter the right way.”—Monique
“[On my calendar] there's a square and I put painting day. Don't bother me, nobody can call me. It's my day, so this is the only thing I'm going to do. It’s because I do the planning sessions with you.”—Monique
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About My Guest
Monique Carr is a contemporary painter and instructor. After growing up in Montreal, Canada and spending 10 years in the Cayman Islands, Monique and her husband made East Tennessee home in 1999.
Monique worked as a graphic artist for over 20 years prior to becoming a full-time fine artist. Monique says, “I am blessed to be represented by several galleries and I get to teach in-person and online to artists from all over the world!” The style that emerges in Monique’s work bursts with energy as she combines expressive colors and intriguing textures.
Follow her on Instagram @moniquecarrtist
In this episode of The Art Biz, I’m delighted to introduce you to a longtime, valued member of our artist community.
If you’re looking to grow or maintain your art business, being around like-minded artists who understand your journey is essential. Our Art Biz Success community is committed to personal and professional growth, offering structured programs led by experienced professionals.
Explore the different levels of support we offer through our community, classes, and coaching opportunities. Join us and connect with artists who are as dedicated to success as you are.
