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15 Ways to Say No to Free Work
Free work might lead to opportunities for paid work. But that doesn’t mean you should do it.
Sep 22
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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How To Sell Art in a Bad Economy
Weak economies don’t stop people from buying art. They just change what they buy and why.
Sep 19
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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3 Branding Lessons from Worldbuilders
Branding isn't logos and colors. It's worldbuilding. Here's why.
Sep 15
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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How should you compete with AI? You shouldn’t.
Become irreplaceable by working in markets where AI can’t compete with you.
Sep 12
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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A Call for Creatives to Go Big
The world needs creative founders—who care about other creators—to think big. Here’s where to start.
Sep 8
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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Artists, Don’t Become Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel just taught creative founders why you should start with branding when you start your creative business.
Sep 5
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
20 Autumn Opportunities for Creative Businesses
The changing season signals changes in mindset—and spending—for consumers and corporations. Let’s turn those changes into growth opportunities.
Sep 1
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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August 2025
Stop Letting the Algorithm Train You
Social media algorithms punish uniqueness from creative founders. Here’s why you should ignore them and stay weird.
Aug 29
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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The Introvert’s Guide to Selling Creative Work
I'm an introvert who's learned how to sell—without pretending to be extroverted. Here's how I do it.
Aug 25
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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22 Marketing Ideas for Creatives Who Hate Social Media
Here’s your permission to stop chasing the algorithm. The golden era of social media marketing is over.
Aug 22
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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How Diversity Grows Creative Businesses
It’s become politically charged in 2025. But for creative founders, diversity is a powerful way to grow your business.
Aug 18
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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How to Build a Creative Business When You Don’t Have Time
Ditch the perfect system. Find what works for your brain and make every hour count.
Aug 15
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Prof Stephen | Art + Business
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