Hi there! I’m designer, metalsmith, and educator Megan Auman and I teach artists and makers how to profit from their creativity. I firmly believe that art, craft, and design make the world a better place, which is why I hate to see artists and makers undervaluing their work.

Whether that’s underpricing, burning out, or not marketing or selling to their full potential because they “don’t want to bother people,” I want to see artists and makers ditch the guilt and fear and start making real money from their work.

Here at Artists & Profit Makers, I share business advice I’ve learned running my eponymous jewelry line over the past seventeen years – everything from pricing to wholesale to product photography to yes, sales and marketing.

But more than that, I help artists and makers bring their businesses into Alignment so you can build a business that makes you money AND makes you happy!

business buzz 7-3-10

by Megan Aumanin business buzzon July 3

A weekly roundup of craft, design, and business related news and links:

Do You Want to Make Money or Create? – A MUST READ post about the differences between pursuing your creative passion and running a successful business.

on the craft (beer) community – A few lessons the craft community can learn from the craft beer community.

Maintain Confidence in a Competitive Market – What to do when tracking your competition is making you crazy.

Aaaaaahhh, Craftsmanship… (part 1) – Tamra Gentry responds to some recent CMBA posts with some interesting thoughts on skill and craftsmanship.

The Cure for Creative Blocks? Leave Your Desk – How getting away can boost your creativity.

Stop Wasting Time on Things That Will Never Make You Money – Are you spending time on areas of your business that will never give you results?

4 Comments

Eva / Sycamore Street Press
July 3 @ 3:18 pm

I love these Friday round-ups! Thanks for sharing!
Faith
July 3 @ 3:34 pm

Absolutely the best line-up of sites yet! Each one is inspiring and some are funny, like the illustration accompanying the craft beer post.
Steve Gallimore
July 4 @ 10:38 pm

Excellent listing Megan, I just read the one on business or creating to my wife. We are in process of executing a new plan, investing in a studio space. Building an Empire!
Clara
July 6 @ 3:06 pm

Thanks for these links. I just found your site and have been going through your archives. You really provide great info and have a wonderful writing voice. I really look forward to reading more.