Self Sales, Open Studios, and Relationships with Interior Designers with Carol MacConnell (#171)

Carol MacConnell has built a strong business foundation over her
long art career. I was particularly interested in talking with
her about how she works with interior designers.


You’ll hear us discuss:


Carol’s income streams, 30% of which comes from working with
interior designers and the vast majority through open studio
events.

How she, as an artist who is legally deaf, navigates
conversations.

How she segments and uses her list of 2,000 interior
designers and 2,000 other subscribers.

What the working relationship with interior designers is
like.



You’ll also hear me plead my case for contracts that spell out
the details of a relationship with anyone who sells your art.


My favorite thing about this conversation is that Carol doesn’t
get anxious about missing out on [whatever]. She is focused on
getting the work done and being authentic about what is going on
rather than fussing over the algorithms and other mind traps.


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 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and
leave a comment, visit
https://artbizsuccess.com/macconnell-designers


️ Connect with Carol and see more of her art:
https://carolmacconnell.com


 


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