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Pay close attention to the things you say so they align with how you want the public to perceive you, and even in times when you share personal information, it only [furthers] the identity you’ve fostered online. ~Renée Phillips

If you are socializing with people who make you feel worse and worse about the current state of the art market, without offering any solutions or positive feedback, try to avoid the topic with these folks. ~Bruce Kupper

Avoid hard selling and provide content-rich comments. ‘Come see my web site at www…’ is not recommended. … It’s important not to be too pushy when commenting on the sites. ~Renée Phillips

The most powerful brands never rest. ~Bruce Kupper, marketing expert

Add value and help others achieve their goals through LinkedIn discussions … (Whether you’re a) businessperson or artist, everyone can use more ideas. ~Howard Stein

The primary reason for registering a copyright is not because it is necessary for enforcing your rights, but rather because you will have greater options if something bad happens ~Jennifer L. Unruh, Attorney at Law

Present yourself professionally. ~Stephen B. Henderson

[In art school] I had to justify the decisions I was making as a painter … my work was changing. It was still mine, but it became smarter and more current — the result of more thought and questioning. ~Matthew Daub

Promote yourself and your work. Don’t be shy! You won’t ever get anything until you learn how to ask for it. Suggesting a next step to your audience provides both closure and a transition for continuing your relationship with them. ~Alyson B. Stanfield

The old saying, “Those who can’t do – teach” is not true; don’t believe it. You really have to know a thing before you can teach it to others. ~Matthew Daub

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