Artpreneur: Building a Creative Business Without Relying on Social Media with Miriam Schulman

Beyond the Bestseller

Can you really build a thriving business as an artist, without going viral on Instagram or dancing on TikTok? Miriam Schulman says yes, and in this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, she shares exactly how. As the author of Artpreneur and host of The Inspiration Place podcast, Miriam helps artists step into their role as business owners with mindset shifts, pricing strategies, and marketing tools that actually work.
Whether you’re a painter, photographer, fiber artist, or creative entrepreneur of any kind, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to starve to make a living from your art.

We dive into:
• How Miriam landed a traditional publishing deal by believing in her message and her audience
• Why mindset is the first and most critical step for creative entrepreneurs
• What the “death of the scroll” means and why social media is no longer a reliable sales tool
• The five-part Passion to Profit system and how it helps artists price, package, and promote their work
• The one belief that’s holding many creatives back—and how to overcome it
Links & Resources Mentioned:
• Get Miriam’s book, Artpreneur on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4miAILz
• Explore her workbook and bootcamp - https://www.schulmanart.com/
• Listen to The Inspiration Place Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inspiration-place/id1431934450
• Connect with Miriam on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/schulmanart
• Learn about the Author Power Circle - https://kellyschuknecht.com/author-power-circle
If this episode resonated with you or someone you know, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with those who might need to hear Miriam’s story. For more resources to help you write and market your book, visit kellyschuknecht.com.