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Give your collectors a reason to recommend you to their friends and associates. ~Renée Phillips

Marketing experts say that 80 percent of your sales will come from 20 percent of the people you know. Rely on repeat customers and referrals. ~Renée Phillips

If you procrastinate excessively, consider hiring a career coach. ~Renée Phillips

Avoid procrastination. This is one of the major causes of failure. ~Renée Phillips

Empowerment results from team support, partnerships, mutual support and cross-promotion. Treat other artists as you want to be treated. ~Renée Phillips

Consider artists as your allies, not competitors. Channel energy in a positive direction through camaraderie and synergy instead of negative backstabbing or feelings of envy ~Renée Phillips

Focus on creating your best work first, and then determine what your best market venues are. If you reverse the order, you will always be in disharmony. ~Renée Phillips

Maintain your Web site and/or blog with current artwork and news updates. Keep your database updated and in an easy-to-use format. ~Renée Phillips

Never leave the house without a pocketful of business cards. Keep plenty of promotional materials on hand. ~Renée Phillips

Because much of our communication now is impersonal and electronic, be among those who connect with others using more personalized methods. ~Renée Phillips

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