ONE-ON-ONE ART BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES:

Ready to Up-Level your Art Business?  Do you need help with your personal branding?

Want to know if the contract you’re about to sign is good for you?  Need help putting a proposal together?

Not sure what to charge $ for an opportunity presented to you?

Do you wish you had someone to talk to that knows this business inside and out?

Here I am!

I will work with you one-on-one to solve a specific problem or goal.  I love working with creative entrepreneurs and helping them to grow their business.  My experience will save you years of learning.  I TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF THE BUSINESS OF ART, SO YOU CAN CREATE WITH CONFIDENCE!

(CLICK HERE FOR MY PRICING AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME)

 I can help you with the following:

• GAIN CLARITY & FOCUS:  There are so many directions that you can take your art in, that it can feel overwhelming choosing the best place to put your focus.  I will help you make powerful decisions and commitments to the precise actions you need to take that will create the art business you dream of.

• ESTABLISH THE RIGHT NICHE FOR YOU:  Together we will sort through all of the things you love and determine what your niche is and how to market to it.

• SELL YOUR ART:  Let’s brainstorm and determine the best way to increase your art sales and take your art business to the next level.

• PRICING / PROPOSALS – I’ll help you decide how much $ to charge, what details to cover and I’ll provide you with tips on what a written proposal should contain.

• AGREEMENT/ART LICENSING AND OTHER DEALS; REVIEW – Offered a deal but not sure if it’s good for you?  I can help!  Using my experience with deal-making, I will consider what’s important to your art career and help you determine if the deal is a good fit for you.

• ARTIST-AGENT RELATIONSHIPS – Getting into a new relationship, either as an agent or an artist?  I can help you determine the best way to move forward, and if the agreement is fair for both parties.

• DEAL MAKING and BRAINSTORMING – I’ll help you understand any agreement you are going into, what changes to the deal you should ask for, and will create a course of action for a win-win negotiation with a client.  I’ll also help brainstorm how to launch or land that next big project or client you dream of.

• ART LICENSING – My expertise will save you years of learning.  (I have Licensing Forms and Templates for you, too)

• RESOLVING PROBLEM CLIENTS AND SITUATIONS – I will help you solve what seems impossible with a difficult client or misunderstanding.

• BRANDING – I’ll help you determine what you need to do to position your personal “brand” through your marketing efforts online and otherwise.

When I’m finished with you, you will have gained confidence in yourself as a good “business-person” and you’ll breathe a huge sigh of relief!

My expertise is in ART MARKETING, LICENSING AND DEAL-MAKING for creative entrepreneurs (artists & small business owners).  I’ve been in this field for well over a decade and have a great understanding of how small business owners and artists can market and brand themselves.  I’ve also put together hundreds of deals for artists.

I won’t help with: Getting into galleries or grant writing.   (I can, however, help resolve challenges you may have with a gallery director).

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney – My recommendations are purely based on my many years of experience and art licensing and art business training.  While I can help you decipher a contract and understand the basics of what you are being offered, I am not  a licensed attorney.  For legal advice on contracts, please contact an art attorney.

As your Art Business Consultant, my job is to turn your agony into relief, in just one session!

My expertise is deal-making for artists, art licensing, branding and problem solving.  For a full description of how I can help you, please read my Art Business Consulting Page.

“I woke up this morning and because of you, for the first time in I don’t know how long, did not feel stressed out. I can actually take a deep breath, enjoy my weekend. I’m on the right track! I have a plan! Yay!” Sharna Fulton

THIS IS HOW I WORK:

Depending upon your needs, see below a variety of options to choose from:

1:  IN DEPTH CONSULTING HOUR:  One *hour of consulting to help you understand an Agreement/Deal or to make a solid plan for you.  (And follow up as needed.)  $175/hour – To set up a time, please do the following:

A. Send payment for the first hour of $175 via PayPal, using the e-mail address consulting@mariabrophy.com in advance.

Then:  E-mail consulting@mariabrophy.com, tell me specifically what you need help with, and I’ll let you know if I believe that I can help you.  (If I don’t think I’ll be of value, I’ll refer you to someone else and refund your money promptly.)  At that time we will schedule the day and time for our call.

B.  *If you have an Agreement/Deal that you want me to review, our time will work like this:  I’ll review the agreement prior to our call and our phone session will be 30 minutes rather than an hour (the price remains at $175).

C. Email me links to your artwork and attach any document you want me to review.

Special:  For those who purchase my eBook titled How To Understand Art Licensing Contracts, I offer $50.00 off your first hour of consulting with me – schedule your consulting appointment to use this discount within one month of purchase, please.*

2.  QUICKIE CALL:  You get me on the phone or by Skype for 20 minutes and I’ll answer one burning question or problem you may be struggling with (i.e. how much should you charge, info on licensing, how to handle a difficult client, etc.); To set up a time, please do the following:

1.Send payment in the amount of $75.00 via PayPal, using the e-mail address consulting@mariabrophy.com.

2. E-mail consulting@mariabrophy.com, tell me your question and we will set up a time to talk.  (If I don’t think I’ll be of value, I’ll refund your money promptly)

3.  BUY ME LUNCH, I’LL ANSWER YOUR EMAIL QUESTION!   People are always asking to take me to lunch in exchange for info!  However, due to a busy schedule, I’d rather have you send your burning question by e-mail and I’ll answer it within 72 hours (on weekends allow another day);

To get your question answered, please do the following:
1. Send me lunch money in the amount of $35.00 via PayPal, using the e-mail address consulting@mariabrophy.com.
2. E-mail consulting@mariabrophy.com, tell me your question; I will send my answer as quickly as possible.  (If I don’t think I’ll be of value, I’ll refund your money promptly)

4.  ARTIST BRANDING ASSESSMENT PACKAGE:  I will review your art, your website and your online “story” to help determine if your information is in line with who you really are and what you want to project out into the world.  This package is done entirely by email.  I will review your website, and then give you an assessment and a list of the 3 most important steps to take to tighten up your online persona.

To get your brand as an artist assessed, please do the following:
1. Send payment in the amount of $175.00 via Paypal, using the e-mail address consulting@mariabrophy.com.
2. E-Mail consulting@mariabrophy.com and ask for your ARTIST BRANDING ASSESSMENT PACKAGE.  Include links to all of your online social media accounts and your website.  I will then send you a list of questions, and once received back from you, I will email your assessment.  Please allow up 2-5 days for completion (plus weekend days).

5. THE INNER CIRCLE:  PERSONAL ONE-ON-ONE MONTHLY COACHING FOR THE PART TIME OR FULL TIME ARTIST:  I will be your business companion on a monthly basis, guiding you every step of the way.  I’ll help you solve day to day art business problems, determine how much to charge, and I’ll guide you on making decisions.  I’ll also give assistance with wording your written agreements, letters and solicitations.

Things I help with:

• A company wants to print your art on their products.  Should you, how much should you charge, and what type of contract do you need?
• An art consultant/broker wants to work with you, but her demands are more than she’s willing to pay.  How can you turn this into a good deal?
• A gallery wants you to exhibit, but asked you to pay for advertising.  Should you?
• Your website needs work; but you aren’t sure what to do with it.
• An opportunity came for you to promote your work in a big way, but you aren’t sure if it’s fair or what to ask for.
• Charities are asking for art.  You have given a lot.  How can you turn this into a sale?
• You want to leave your full time job, but you aren’t sure when you will be ready.   How can you properly plan to make the leap?
• What language should you use in your proposals, written agreements and emails with clients, to protect yourself?
• Wording a winning proposal.
• Any situation where you are not sure of the right decision to make.

I can help with all of this, and more!

This Monthly Coaching option is best for artists who are already selling their work and who are getting opportunities and want help making decisions.  My role will be that of business consultant, available for you when you need me.  I will help you make decisions that are congruent with your vision and desires.  This package includes two scheduled 30 minute phone calls a month, plus unlimited email access to me (except weekends).  A lot of the work is by email, as I can share with you language and wording to use in proposals and agreements.

There is no long term commitment – you will be charged at the start of each monthly cycle.  Your investment is $450 a month.  You can cancel anytime.

One of my current monthly coaching clients wrote this:  “Maria is a life saver. My dream to become a successful artist is coming true, and I give Maria major credit for getting me there. Maria’s coaching expertise is beyond what I expected. She always has answers to my questions, and unique strategies for my goals. Her experience in the art industry is vast, and her knowledge is invaluable and cutting edge. But best of all, she believes in me, and instills belief in myself.”  Sara Phelps

To get started with our monthly coaching, please do the following:

1. Send payment in the amount of $450.00 via Paypal, using the e-mail address consulting@mariabrophy.com.

2. E-mail consulting@mariabrophy.com and give me your preferred day and time for our first call.  After that, we will dig deep into your goals and start working on your foundation to grow your art business to be what you envision it to be.

3.  This is an ongoing coaching program, month to month, designed to help you grow your art business at a faster rate.  You can terminate the coaching at any time.

6. ART LICENSING AGREEMENT TEMPLATE PACKAGE:  We all need a little help getting started.  If you want to create your own Art Licensing Agreement, this package will help.  This License Agreement template will work for many art licensing deals.

This package includes:

• Sample License Agreement Template in a Word Document that you can make changes to so you can use it again and again, for many different deals
• Separate PDF sheet explaining terms, sections of the contract; basics of what you need to know to get started
• One consulting email exchange (within 10 days of purchase) with me, with your questions;  I will answer within 72 hours
• BONUS Template! An AMENDMENT to a License Agreement, for future use should you make changes to any license contract, add new artworks, or extend the term of an agreement.  This template is provided in a Word Document with instructions so that you can make changes to it as needed.

 (Do not use this template for a complicated deal or when there are huge sums of money involved; you’ll need an artist’s attorney for such situations.  If you aren’t sure if this is for you, email me and I’ll let you know.)

PLEASE NOTE:  I am not an attorney; the forms that I use have been developed over time for use with both my husband’s licensing deals as well as other artists that I have worked with, with the help of many different attorneys along the way.  To have your own contract drawn up, specifically to meet your personal situation, please consult a licensed artist’s attorney.

To get your Sample Licensing Contract Package, please CLICK HERE.