Unfortunately I’ve met a lot of talented artists, musicians , singers and other forms of creatives not getting paid what they’re worth , or having a hard time getting clients/paid for their work.
What common mistakes do you see artists make with their businesses?
What advice would you give creatives so they can break the stereotype of the “starving artist?”
I think it’s important to point out that just because someone wants to do something within a particular field, it doesn’t mean there will be opportunities to make a living at it.
Artists and musicians tend to be creative people who thrive on doing what they love. And while there are a select few can make it to the top of their field, the vast majority toil in anonymity and will never parlay their passion into financial success.
Just because I enjoy playing baseball doesn’t mean people are going to pay to watch me unless I’m the absolute best. Along the same lines, Just cuz someone makes music and wants it to be there career doesn’t mean will happen.
At some point people have to be realistic about their prospects of making a living at doing the thing they love. The vast majority of people have jobs that they don’t love, but it pays the bills so they can enjoy their hobbies in their free time.
That’s another important point to consider as well. I do think however, there are some artists out there who are not leveraging all possible resources as well, however.