art & business books

9 books that have helped me grow my art business

growing my art business hasn't been easy...there is so much to do as an artist...marketing and social media, accounting that never ends, updates to my website, creating new blog posts, prepping for shows and markets (my to do list could go for days, but i'll spare you!)....this doesn't even include motherhood duties....this can leave me very little time to create my art! 

without much free time, i'm always looking for ways to learn and improve my business. below are my favorite books that have helped me grow my art business in 2020. 

1.  EVERTHING IS FIGUREOUTABLE by Marie Forleo

how one simple belief can help us overcome any obstacle and create unstoppable success
Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

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2.  THE BIG LEAP by Gay Hendricks

conquer your hidden fear and take life to the next level

3.  "STARVING" TO SUCCESSFUL by J. Jason Horejs

the fine artist's guide to getting into galleries and selling more art
"Starving" To Successful by J. Jason Horejs

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4. BREAKTHROUGH ADVERTISING by Eugene M. Schwartz

the most important book ever written about persuasion...copywriting...marketing...and human behavior

 

BREAKTHROUGH ADVERTISING by Eugene M. Schwartz

5. ART INC. by Lisa Congdon

the fine artist's guide to getting into galleries and selling more art

Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon

6.  HOW TO SELL ART by J. Jason Horejs

a systematic approach to creating relationships with collectors and closing the sale
How to Sell Art by J. Jason Horejs

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7.  RAIN MAKING by Ford Harding

attract new clients no matter what your field
Rain Making by Ford Harding

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8.  HOW TO PRICE DIGITAL FINE ART PRINTS by Barney Davey

tips from top art marketing minds

Book: How To Price Digital Fine Art Prints by Barney Davey

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i try to remember the advice from renowned investor warren buffett, "read...every day.  that's how knowledge works.  it builds up, like compound interest."  with all we have to do as business owners it's vital that we continue to learn and grow.

9.  THE 4-HOUR WORKWEEK by Timmothy Ferriss

how to live more and work less

book: the 4-hour workweek by timothy ferriss

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