Discouragement vs. Creativity: Winning the Battle Artists Don't Talk About
Release Date: 05/27/2025
From Basic to Brilliant: What Makes an Artist Website Stand Out
The Artist Next Level Podcast
In this honest and eye-opening episode, Sergio Gomez dives into a topic every artist needs to hear: the difference between simply having a website... and having a great one. These days, most artists have a website—but that doesn’t mean it’s working in their favor. A truly great artist website does more than just display your work—it builds trust, elevates your brand, and opens doors to real opportunities like sales, exhibitions, and collaborations. If your website feels more like a placeholder than a powerful tool, this episode is for you. Tune in as Sergio shares insights, common...
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5 Steps to Keep Your Style in Tough Commissions
The Artist Next Level Podcast
In this episode of The Artist Next Level Podcast, host Sergio Gomez unpacks one of the most common struggles artists face: how to take on commissions that feel way outside your usual style without sacrificing your artistic identity. Whether it's a fantasy illustration, a commercial mural, or a portrait that doesn’t quite align with your aesthetic, Sergio shares a practical 5-step framework to help you stay true to your voice—and still deliver results your client loves. You’ll learn how to set clear style boundaries, ask the right discovery questions, keep the process collaborative with...
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How to Find Your Place in the Art World: Honest Talk with Sergio Gomez
The Artist Next Level Podcast
Feeling like the art world’s closed doors are just out of your reach? In this episode of The Artist Next Level Podcast, host Sergio Gomez peels back the curtain on traditional art-world gatekeeping and shares his own story as an artist, curator, and gallery owner. Discover why the art world isn’t as exclusive as it seems—and learn practical strategies to disrupt the status quo, own your career, and build your own “art world” from the ground up. Whether you’re just starting out or carving a fresh path, this honest, empowering conversation will inspire you to claim your place in art...
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Reels, Reach & Reality: Instagram Strategy for Artists
The Artist Next Level Podcast
Are you feeling lost in the ever-changing Instagram algorithm? In this episode of The Artist Next Level Podcast, host Sergio Gomez unpacks the most important updates on Instagram and how they impact artists in 2025. From algorithm shifts and the evolving role of hashtags to what’s currently working with Reels and content distribution—this is your no-fluff guide to staying ahead on social media. Sergio breaks down the essential strategies artists need to grow their presence this summer—so you can stop guessing and start creating with confidence. 🎯 Ready to take your art career to the...
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Discouragement vs. Creativity: Winning the Battle Artists Don't Talk About
The Artist Next Level Podcast
In this powerful and deeply honest episode of The Artist Next Level Podcast, host Sergio Gomez tackles one of the most common yet least talked about struggles artists face: discouragement. Whether it's slow sales, feeling invisible, marketing fatigue, or simply losing your creative spark, discouragement can quietly sabotage even the most passionate artists. Sergio opens up with a raw personal story about his own battles with doubt and shares how he emerged with clarity and purpose. You’ll learn: Why discouragement happens—and how to recognize it early How it impacts your mindset,...
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Own Your Morning, Master Your Studio: Artist Mindset Shifts
The Artist Next Level Podcast
What you do in the first few minutes after waking up sets the tone for everything—your creativity, productivity, mood, and overall effectiveness as an artist. In this episode, Sergio Gomez shares why your morning routine might be the missing link between where you are and where you want to be as a creative. Are you starting your day with intention—or distraction? Join Sergio as he explores habits that elevate your mindset, optimize your energy, and position you to walk into your studio feeling clear, confident, and ready to create. 🎯 Ready to take your art career to the next level? Join...
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Finding Balance: Living and Creating with Meniere’s Disease
The Artist Next Level Podcast
In this heartfelt episode of The Artist Next Level Podcast, Sergio Gomez sits down with visual artist and hearing health advocate Nicolle Cure to discuss her journey living and creating with Meniere’s disease and hearing loss. Nicolle shares the emotional and physical challenges of chronic illness, how it impacted her life and art, and how she found strength in becoming a voice for others facing similar struggles. Sergio also opens up about his own experience with Meniere’s disease, creating an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about resilience, adaptation, and thriving as an...
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Think Like an Artrepreneur: Thriving in a Shifting Art Economy
The Artist Next Level Podcast
In this episode of The Artist Next Level Podcast, host Sergio Gomez dives into the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset—especially when the traditional systems artists rely on begin to shift or falter. What happens when galleries slow down, Instagram algorithms change, and art shows aren’t enough? Sergio unpacks how thinking like an artrepreneur can open up new possibilities, revenue streams, and creative strategies. If you've ever felt stuck or uncertain about what to do next in your art career, this episode is your wake-up call to think differently and take action. 🎧 Tune...
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The Art Statement Hook Every Artist Needs to Know
The Artist Next Level Podcast
Learn the genius art statement hook every artist needs to know! This powerful technique will grab attention and leave a lasting impression on your audience. 👉🏼 Get my Free PDF downloadable with Art Statement Hook Samples. Click this link: https://www.theartistnextlevel.com/artstatementhook
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Awaken Your Potential with Dr. Yanina Gomez | Today's Working Artist
The Artist Next Level Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of Season 9 of the Artists Next Level Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Dr. Yanina Gomez about her transformative new book, Today's Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential. We dive into why a weekly reflection book is so essential for artists, compared to traditional books, and discuss the importance of maintaining a balanced mindset and emotional wellbeing in the creative process. We also talk about overcoming the inner critic and explore each chapter of the book, which offers invaluable tools to help you flourish as an artist. Dr....
info_outlineIn this powerful and deeply honest episode of The Artist Next Level Podcast, host Sergio Gomez tackles one of the most common yet least talked about struggles artists face: discouragement.
Whether it's slow sales, feeling invisible, marketing fatigue, or simply losing your creative spark, discouragement can quietly sabotage even the most passionate artists. Sergio opens up with a raw personal story about his own battles with doubt and shares how he emerged with clarity and purpose.
You’ll learn:
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Why discouragement happens—and how to recognize it early
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How it impacts your mindset, creativity, and career
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Practical strategies to build emotional resilience and regain momentum
This episode is both a mirror and a map—inviting you to reflect and giving you tools to thrive in your artistic journey.
🎧 Listen now and reclaim your creative power.
👉 Join our community of thriving artists at www.theartistnextlevel.com and take your art career to the next level.