Hot Tip for Artists

Free weekly bite-sized pieces of advice filmed specifically for artists

Hot Tips

We have over 200 Hot Tips for artists that you can scroll through, OR click on a catagory and just have a look at the videos specific to that area.

Becoming a successful artist: Direction is the 2nd skill for success

by John Paul Fischbach | Nov 2, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

What makes some artists succeed and others flounder. Both have talent but there are 4 building blocks that can help. The 2nd is Direction.

Being an artist: Desire is the 1st skill for success

by John Paul Fischbach | Oct 26, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

What makes some artists succeed and others flounder. Both have talent but there are 4 building blocks that can help. The first is Desire.

Get over your fear of spreadsheets

by John Paul Fischbach | Oct 19, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Planning & Productivity

Spreadsheets are a powerful and creative tool. If you are not comfortable using spreadsheets, it’s time to get over that.

The Secret Storehouse of Positive Energy

by John Paul Fischbach | Oct 12, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

What you focus on expands. You have the power to switch your thoughts to the positive. A whole heap of positive energy is stored inside Gratitude. Here’s a training exercise to practice digging the gratitude gold out of things we take for granted.

Limiting beliefs

by John Paul Fischbach | Oct 6, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

Limiting beliefs are there for a reason. They served a purpose once but are no longer appropriate now that you’ve grown and circumstances have changed.

Own your day

by John Paul Fischbach | Sep 28, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Planning & Productivity

It’s your day, your career, your destiny. Don’t let others drive your day. If you go to your inbox first you are letting everyone and anyone own your day.

The Real Secret of Marketing

by John Paul Fischbach | Sep 22, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Marketing & Message

The real secret of successful marketing is to be sure the message is created from THEIR point of reference. It’s OK to for your marketing to be what you want to say but it has to be worded from your audience’s position.

The power of “AND”

by John Paul Fischbach | Sep 15, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

You’d love some help with your arts business BUT you’re too busy. That’s true AND it’s an excuse. Learn to swap “but” for “and” to see the difference this powerful little conjunction can make.

Confidence vs. Conceit

by John Paul Fischbach | Sep 8, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

It’s important to be confident and not arrogant. Here’s a simple exercise to grow your confidence from the suite of skills and strengths you already possess.

Gratitude boosts emotional intelligence

by John Paul Fischbach | Sep 1, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

Working on developing an attitude of gratitude is responsible for more energy, better sleep and a 10X boost in emotional intelligence. Learn a simple exercise to start working with gratitude.