Back in December, I ran a Deep Thought Thursday about how to satisfy an unreasonable client who has hired you for a commissioned piece of art. I presented a particular situation (which you need to read about to understand this post) and many alert readers helped an artist address this problem. Later, I received this
Under-promise and over-deliver–this is a key business rule. It means that you should 1) never promise more than you can make good on and 2) surpass any expectations. In other words, wow your patrons, curators, administrators, and gallerists with speed, efficiency, and quality. Here are ten ways to exceed expectations. 1. Offer to deliver any
Wouldn’t it feel great if you started the New Year with a clean studio, office, and home? Think about spending this final week of the year tidying up all of the loose ends that have been nagging at you. And remember to put it on your calendar for next year. Don’t schedule other appointments. This week is just for you.
Sweep up your incompletes during Clean Slate Week Read
What would you save first if a hurricane or tornado were headed your way? How would you go about salvaging the wreckage after a flood or earthquake? Do you have a fire safety plan in place? Even if you don’t live in a place considered to be prone to natural disasters, you still need to
Are you ready for a disaster? Read
You were thrilled to get that commission, but the excitement soon wore off. You can’t make your client happy! You do and re-do and start all over again. How do you handle an unsatisfied client in a professional manner while standing your ground?
Deep Thought Thursday: Satisfying an Unreasonable (?) Client Read
You are not in a position to float loans to your art gallery. It’s their responsibility to make sure they have the financial means to stay in business. But, if you want to maintain a good relationship with the gallery and don’t want them to go under, put them at ease.
Facilitate Payment for the Sale of Your Artwork Read
Everyone is focused on gratitude for this Thanksgiving week. I’m sharing 11 ways to be grateful–not just for this one week, but for a lifetime. If only we could remember these and make them habits.
Your 11-point Task List for Giving Thanks Read
46 days until Thanksgiving 62 days until the start of Hanukkah 75 days until Christmas The holidays will be here before we know it! Let me be clear that I’m not advocating you participate in the holiday season at any particular level, but it’s time to make some decisions if you’re waffling. For example, you
You look less self-confident when you apologize for everything you do that is imperfect. Don’t dwell on it and call attention to it! Accept that it is what it is or fix it, redo it, or move on.
Stop apologizing for imperfections Read
You never know what will take place over the course of a year. You never know how many other artists that person is going to run into in the months to come or how many other portfolios he’ll look through. You have to keep your name in front of people.
Don’t wait until they’re ready Read
