Good Idea or Bad Idea? Artwork for Exchange, Barter, or a Friend...

Artists Soar

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss lessons learned with doing business with friends and relatives..

Jules and Rachel created a website for a friend...that went south real quick...

Stephanie created a commission for a friend and the friend took advantage and Stephanie took a hard stance of being done...

Lessons learned:

• Don't turn over the deliverable until you have payment
• Always trust your gut!
• Look for a win-win agreement
• Know your limits
• Outline every detail in writing

Red Flags to look for:

• Your gut is questioning the situation
• They request too many changes upfront or have too many "visions" of what it should be
• The expectations change

Strategies to avoid the job:

• Price yourself out of the job
• Don't follow up

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Resources Mentioned

Max Emporium Cards

Art Pricing Calculator - price your right art

Commissions - 5 key questions to ask yourself before you start a commission and Sample Invoice.

Our Websites and Shops

Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws

Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart

Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes

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