Podcasts by Artist File
Artist File is a podcast that helps artists better manage business.
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010 What are the cons of incorporating yourself as a business? from 2016-03-15T07:54:26
Hey everybody, welcome back. Remember Joshua? Last episode, we explored the first part of his question: what are the pros of incorporating yourself as a business? (In case you missed that episode, ...
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009 What are the pros of incorporating yourself as a business? from 2016-03-01T19:32:02
Like it or not, all artists are businesses. From the moment we try to make a living from our art, we become entrepreneurs who must market ourselves, run operations and manage finances. So if we beh...
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008 Should I pursue any and all work opportunities? from 2016-02-15T19:00:02
We feel the need to create, and we want to earn a living from our art – not to rely on survival jobs. And to accomplish that goal, we may choose to pursue multiple projects at once. But is it wise ...
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007 What is the most effective way to book gigs? from 2016-02-06T04:44:38
Exposure. Everyone wants it. Of course, it’s not easy to get – especially in the arts. There’re barriers to overcome, and it seems as if everybody’s trying to walk through the same door at once. So...
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006 When are agents and managers worth it? from 2016-01-20T07:43:32
Ah, yes, the classic question: should I get an agent or manager? We all arrive at a point when we wonder if we could get better contracts or more work if somebody else represented us. But when shou...
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005 How do I approach negotiations? from 2016-01-05T09:34:05
We all want better contracts so that we can make more money and get better perks. Most of us don’t have agents or managers, though, so we have to negotiate for ourselves. Unfortunately, that makes ...
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004 What is the best way to demand a contract? from 2015-12-16T12:55:34
Most of us don’t have agents or managers handling our contracts, so that responsibility falls on our shoulders. Obviously, we want to ensure that we’ll be treated fairly, and relying on the honor s...
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003 How should we document what we write off? from 2015-12-05T20:49:48
As artists, we write off many things for taxes. Many things. And we have to record it all – which can be a major drain on our time. So what can we do to be as efficient as possible when documenting...
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002 What is the most important thing to do when filing taxes? from 2015-11-15T14:16:35
Many of us feel lost when filing taxes. The forms are complicated, and we hear contradictory advice from colleagues and friends. Add in the ebb and flow of life, and no wonder we become hopeless. S...
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001 Should I pay quarterly taxes on my income? from 2015-11-03T05:48:35
Many of us feel that we’re messing up taxes. Between W-2s from day jobs and 1099s from artistic work, managing all of that paperwork is complicated. We assume that the rules between these forms are...
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