Dashboard: Helping Creatives with the Business of Art

About this episode

Kim Robinson discusses the challenges creatives face in managing the business side of their careers.

For years, Kim Robinson worked on the brand side, helping major companies connect with artists and creatives. Eventually, he decided he’d rather be working for the artists themselves. So he launched 3pts, a company that helps creatives handle the business side of their careers—everything from pricing and marketing to partnerships and strategy—so they can spend more time focused on the work they love.The first challenge, Kim says, is convincing artists that thinking about money and business doesn’t somehow compromise their creativity. The second is helping them understand that even the most gifted creatives still need a framework for pricing, positioning, and building sustainable careers. In our conversation, Kim explains why so many artists struggle with the entrepreneurial side of their work, what brands often misunderstand about creative talent, and why he eventually realized he had more in common with his clients than he expected.

People in this episode

Guest: Kim Robinson

Topics covered

• business of art
• creativity
• entrepreneurship
• pricing
• marketing
• sustainable careers

Keywords

• creatives
• business
• art
• pricing
• marketing
• entrepreneurial challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 3pts

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