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Paint Parties to Cash Flow-Interview with Artist Heidi Easley
Heidi Easley lost everything in 2007 and used art to heal her soul and created custom painted surfboards, selling over[...]
Bob VS Google and Paid VS Free
Paid VS Free Bob here, Earlier in the week I had planned on tagging a little Illustrator demo to the[...]
Protecting Your Work As An Artist: Interview With Attorney Zack Strebeck
Today Bob and I speak with attorney Zack Strebeck about legal questions you have as an artist about your work,[...]
5 Things To Do When Business Is Slow
During the holidays business for most artists seems to slow to a crawl. Clients are away on vacation, no one[...]
Where’d My Time Go? Friday Hangout with Carlos and Bob
Ever have a project or something you've been wanting to get started or completed? You know, a new series of[...]
To Spec or Not To Spec, That Is The Question
"Should I accept spec work?" That's the days question.Hop on board this 'Friday Hangout with Carlos and Bob' as we[...]
The $2,000.00 call! Interview with Brad Gosse, Founder of Vectortoons.com
Today we had the true pleasure and privilege of speaking with Brad Gosse founder of VectorToons.com.This is the kind of[...]
Studio Talk With Carlos and Bob
Thankyou for joining us on another episode of 'Friday Hangouts with Carlos and Bob' Today we talk about Bob Ostroms'[...]
The Great Struggle
Do you know - that everyone struggles with the issue of Self Worth. EVERYONE! As in... I'm not good enough,[...]
Secrets to Art Licensing Success – Interview with Tara Reed
An Interview With Art Licensing Expert Tara Reed.This week we had the great privilege to talk with art licensing expert[...]
Productivity Secret-Sharpening the Axe
Friday Hangouts - Lost in the Woods In today's episode Carlos and I talk about education and investing in your[...]
5 Steps To Launching Your Creative Business Successfully
In this Friday Hangout Bob Ostrom and I speak with special guest creative entrepreneur Kelly Phillips. Kelly Phillips is the[...]
Special Bonus Epsode – Freelancing On Your Terms
It's Your Business. You Make The Rules. Freelance On Your Terms. Stop being a door mat and start being the door[...]
Pitfalls of Avoiding the Price Conversation
Are You Avoiding the Price Conversation? Bob and I reach into the 'ol mail bag for today's episode and answer[...]
Friday Hangouts – 3 Marketing Tips That Will Get You More Clients
The biggest mistake most independent artists make is to neglect or ignore their marketing all together. Nothing will sink you[...]
How To Fund Your Next Art Project With Kickstarter. Interview – Antrese Wood
  How To Fund Your Next Art Project With Kickstarter. Carlos and I get together with plein air painter Antrese[...]
Interview with MAD Artist Illustrator Tom Richmond
Mark Your Calendar Friday May 16, 11:00 - 11:45 AM EST In this interview we have the great pleasure to[...]
Dealing with Burnout and the Time Management Train Wreck that Follows
  In today's episode Carlos and I talk about burnout. Sometimes we get so busy with all the things we[...]