Episode 160: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing in Your Art Business

If you have been waiting to feel ready before you invest in your art business, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting. Jodie shares the story of the moment she first felt like a complete imposter, and the six honest questions she now asks every artist before they spend another dollar on their art business, whether that is a mastermind, a workshop, a studio, or new supplies.

• Why readiness is a nervous system issue, not a resume issue

• The story behind Jodie's first art fair and the tears in the car ride home

• Why you only need 1% more courage than fear

• The six questions to ask yourself before investing in your business

• Why the Rebel Trifecta of art, business, and mindset has to move together

Resources Mentioned:

• The Artist Who Gets Paid, Jodie's 3-part workshop (August 20, 25, and 27): https://www.jodiekingart.com/artistseries

• Studio Elite Mastermind applications: www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Honest Art® Society: jodiekingart.com/has

• Episode 31: Artist's Money Mindset: jodieking.com/episode-31

• Episode 57: Do You Fear Failing With Your Art? Or Do You Fear Success?: jodieking.com/episode-57

• Episode 71: Is Your Art Ready to Sell?: jodieking.com/episode-71

• Episode 73: The Importance of Connecting With Other Artists, ft. Studio Elite Members: jodieking.com/episode-73

• Episode 87: How Imposter Syndrome is Holding You Back as an Artist: jodieking.com/episode-87

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

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