About this episode
I delve into the crucial connection between conversations and art sales, drawing parallels between real-world art shows and social media interactions. I emphasize that just as artists engage with potential buyers at physical events, they must take the initiative to start conversations online. I discuss how many people scroll past our social media posts without engaging, and how we often wait for them to reach out instead of proactively initiating dialogue. I introduce a practical tactic for artists to boost their engagement on platforms like Instagram. This involves reaching out to individuals who have liked or commented on their posts, thanking them, and sharing additional content, such as room mock-ups of their artwork. This approach not only opens the door for conversations but also reinforces positive engagement behavior. (00:00:00) - Introduction: More Conversations, More Art Sales (00:01:14) - The Art Fair Analogy: Real World vs. Social Media (00:02:28) - Initiating Conversations: The Key to Sales (00:03:53) - The Importance of Engagement on Social Media (00:05:08) - The Duct Tape Analogy: Breaking the Silence (00:06:21) - Insights from Instagram's Head: Adam Mosseri (00:08:40) - The Role of Messaging in Engagement (00:10:38) - Building Relationships Through Direct Messaging (00:12:02) - The Concept of a Marketing Funnel (00:13:18) - The Importance of Conversations in Sales (00:14:32) - Tracking Conversations: A New Metric for Success (00:16:07) - Taking Initiative: Proactive Outreach on Social Media (00:17:21) - Tactical Outreach: Using Art Helper AI (00:20:11) - Crafting Your Message: Starting the Conversation (00:22:28) - Direct Message Limits and Best Practices (00:23:53) - Conclusion: Taking Action in Your Art Business (00:24:14) - Closing Remarks and Call to Action Here is the step by step video. Watch this and go start some conversations! Ai + Instagram DM's is a cheat code https://www.youtube.com/live/hX36EtyJyDs?si=HTrLV-cRcQMp1ZGu You can signup for ArtHelper here for Free.