The Inspiration Place

Selling more art can become easier when you focus less on reaching everyone and more on getting your work into the right rooms.
You've already put care into creating your art and finding ways to share it, and growth doesn't always require a bigger following, more inventory, or gallery representation. Sometimes the next opportunity comes through relationships that already have the trust and attention of the collectors you want to reach. Using the Girl Scout Cookie Method, I'll show you how thoughtful partnerships with businesses, organizations, and well connected people can expand your reach while creating genuine value for everyone involved.
💡 You'll Learn
Discover how the Girl Scout Cookie Method can help you reach art collectors through trusted relationships and better distribution.

Explore how to create partnerships that benefit you, your partner, and the people invited to experience your art.

Learn how even a small body of available artwork can become the foundation for an intimate and meaningful selling opportunity.

🎧 Tune in to discover how the right relationships can help bring your art into rooms where connection and sales can happen naturally.
🎙️About Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.
🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/424
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

The right price can help your art and your business grow in alignment with the artist you are becoming.
You have invested time, care, and creative energy into your work, and your pricing can reflect that commitment without becoming a measure of your personal worth. Rather than asking what you are worth, you can choose a price that honors your time, supports the way you want to work, and feels steady when you share it with collectors. I'll unpack how pricing shapes perception, why a higher price can build buyer confidence, and which practical questions can guide you toward a number you truly stand behind.

💡 You'll Learn
How thoughtful pricing can help attract serious collectors and support sustainable art sales
Three practical questions for choosing your prices with greater clarity and confidence
How to align your pricing with your time, positioning, market, and willingness to create the work

🎧 Tune in and give yourself permission to choose prices that support your art, your energy, and the future you want to create.


🎙️ About Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/423
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

The right room can make it easier for the right collectors to connect with your art.
You have already put care into creating meaningful work, and choosing where to share it can bring greater clarity and confidence to your art business. Wealth alone does not determine whether someone is ready to buy art because the setting, mindset, and purpose of an event also shape how people respond. I'll help you recognize the environments where art is valued, visitors have space to connect, and organizers are invested in creating a successful experience for artists and collectors.

💡 You'll Learn
How to identify events where people already see art as a meaningful investment
Why art focused shows can create stronger connections than general shopping events
How an event's revenue model can reveal whether organizers are aligned with your success
🎧 Tune in to choose your next opportunity with greater clarity and find the rooms where your art can truly belong.


🎙️About Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.


🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/422
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

Sometimes the reason a collector doesn't buy has nothing to do with how much they love your art.If you've ever left a conversation feeling certain someone was going to purchase your work, only to never hear from them again, you're not alone. I used to think those moments came down to price, confidence, or finding the perfect words. Over time, I realized there was something much more important happening beneath the surface. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift and practical approach that transformed the way I guide collectors through the buying process. When you learn to ask the right questions and understand what's truly influencing a decision, you can create a buying experience that feels natural, supportive, and aligned with the way you want to sell your art.

💡 You'll Learn
• Why understanding whether a collector is filling an empty wall or replacing existing artwork changes the entire conversation.
• How including every decision maker helps collectors feel more confident moving forward.
• How three simple questions can help you recommend the right artwork without feeling pushy or salesy.
🎧 Tune in and discover how small shifts in your conversations can help more art lovers become confident art buyers.

🎙️About Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/421
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

Your commission process should give collectors confidence, not leave your best opportunities waiting in limbo.
When someone reaches out about a commission, it's easy to assume genuine interest will naturally lead to a finished piece. I've learned through years of experience that even enthusiastic collectors can get stuck when the process feels unclear or overwhelming. This episode is about creating a commission experience that respects your time, supports your clients, and helps both of you move forward with confidence. I'll walk you through the practical shifts that transformed the way I handle commissions so more conversations become completed artwork instead of unfinished intentions.

💡 You'll Learn
Why commission inquiries are more likely to move forward when the process is built around clear milestones instead of endless follow up.
How to create a commission workflow that protects your time while making it easier for collectors to commit.
Why scheduling and structure matter just as much as pricing when guiding a commission from inquiry to completion.
🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that will help you build a commission process that feels clear, professional, and supportive for both you and your collectors.


🎙️About Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/420
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart