Join me, Ekaterina Popova, for a solo episode of Art & Cocktails as I pull back the curtain on my small art business to give you a clear view of what's actually working and profitable, and what's merely "nice to have." In this episode, I share the practices that are propelling my business forward. I discuss the crucial balance between focusing on strategies that significantly impact revenue and steering clear of appealing yet non-lucrative opportunities. While acknowledging the role of traditional art world opportunities, I share insights on why sole reliance on them isn’t a sustainable strategy for an art career. Instead, I highlight the success I've found through direct art sales, prints from my online shop, and coupled with online educational courses and coaching services. I also discuss the benefits of cultivating passive income streams, affiliate marketing, and brand partnerships. This episode is a call to action for artists to take charge of their business, create independent income streams, and use our energy wisely, so we can spend more time doing what we love!   Paint With Kat Workshop: https://www.theartqueens.com/paint Join my community AQ: https://www.theartqueens.com/join Thank you for our sponsor Superfine Art Fairs: https://www.superfine.world/sign-up https://www.superfine.world/sign-up Try Kajabi to Launch Your Online Workshops: https://app.kajabi.com/r/3XpWh7B6