Are You Playing It Too Safe in Your Art Business? (#92)

Are you afraid to take risks in your art business? Do you spend
your time playing it safe and sticking with what is comfortable and
familiar in order to avoid facing the fear of the unknown?

If so, you’re not alone. We are hard-wired for the protection
that will keep us safe, but avoiding risks can also keep you
small when you give up the power of decision-making. Avoiding
risks can hold you back from becoming the artist you are meant to
be in the world. In this solo episode, I will introduce our theme
for the month — taking risks — and explore why taking risks is a
critical step to growing your art business. Listen as I highlight
the indicators that you are limiting yourself in your art
business, the questions you need to ask yourself when facing new
(and potentially risky) opportunities, and the simple steps you
can take today to start moving toward the risk that just might
bring the next level of success that you’ve been dreaming about.


Highlights




Transition from managing your mindset to taking risks in your
art business. (00:07)




Are you allowing your built-in sensor to impede your growth?
(1:24)




Challenge yourself to grow by getting a little more
uncomfortable. (3:58)




Growth demands risks, especially in your art business. (6:12)




Simple first steps that will knock you out of your comfort
zone. (7:48)




Questions to ask yourself when facing a tough risk-taking
decision. (10:22)




Upcoming podcast episodes that will inspire you to take
meaningful risks. (11:56)




Mentioned




Multi-State Multi-Year Multi-Artist Art Project with Marilyn
Artus (#30)




Knit Democracy Together with Eve Jacobs-Carnahan (#64)




 




Resources




Full show notes including photos and listener comments




Art Career Success System




Art Biz Success Community




Intro and outro music by Wildermiss




Quotes




“You’re not likely to take risks without the proper mindset.”
— Alyson Stanfield




“I challenge you to get a little uncomfortable with your art,
with your marketing and in your life.” — Alyson Stanfield




“Growth demands risks. Don’t even think about moving up a
level without being prepared to face the little risks.” —
Alyson Stanfield