405: The Money Mistakes Keeping Artists Broke with Amber Reusch
 Let’s talk about the topic most artists would rather avoid: MONEY.
You can be an incredible artist and still struggle financially if you don’t understand the business side of your career.
In this week’s episode of the Artist Next Level Podcast, I’m joined by Amber Reusch, CPA, entrepreneur, working artist, and founder of Dots & Digits Accounting.
We dive into some of the biggest financial mistakes Amber sees artists making today. But here's the big takeaway:
Understanding your numbers isn't about restriction. It's about freedom.
When you know what your art business actually costs, what you're earning, where your money is going, and what you need to charge, you can make better decisions—and build a career that actually supports the life you want.
🎧 Listen to the new episode of Artist Next Level and let's stop being afraid of the money side of being an artist.
Your art deserves a sustainable business behind it.
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The Business of Art: Why Money Matters for Artists
Let's rewind the clock for a moment and take a trip down memory lane to our art school days. It feels like ages ago, doesn't it? Back then, we were passionately pursuing our creative dreams, fueling our souls with the magic of art. But one thing was curiously missing from our conversations – money.
Money, the Unspoken Taboo
Yes, you heard that right. Money was like a hushed secret in the art world. It was a big "no-no" topic that no one dared to touch upon. We were left to navigate the complexities of selling our art, managing our art business, and handling our finances all on our own. No wonder we felt lost.
Andy Warhol showed us that art and money are inseparable, like two sides of the same coin. Now, I've said it many times, and I'll say it again – art is not about money. It's about passion, emotions, and the sheer joy of creation. But here's the thing: to make the art that is not about money, we need financial resources. Money becomes the lever that opens doors to endless possib...