358: The F Word Every Artist Needs to Know ft. Rich Brooks
Release Date: 06/03/2025
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info_outlinešÆ Struggling to explain what makes your art stand out? Youāre not aloneāand thereās an easier way to find your voice.
In this insightful episode, Miriam sits down with marketing strategist Rich Brooks, who shares a simple yet powerful framework to help you define and communicate what sets your creative work apartāwithout feeling salesy or inauthentic. Youāll learn how to position your art so people instantly understand your unique value and remember you for what makes you different.
š”Youāll Learn:
- The 4 F words that clarify what makes your art or business truly unique
- How to position your work so your audience instantly āgets itā
- Why niching down helps you become more memorableāand easier to market
š§ Tune in to find the words that honor your authenticity and attract the right collectors.
Guest: Rich Brooks ā marketing strategist, speaker, and author of The Lead Machine
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