Episode 16: Real Artists Don't Starve with Jeff Goins

In this industry, there are two types of people, the starving artist, and the thriving artist. Both are very talented but there is one major difference, their mindset.  Jeff Goins, author of the best selling book, “Real Artists Don't Starve”, joins Rick on this episode of the Music Industry Blueprint. Listen in as Rick and Jeff discuss the mindset you need to make a decent living off of your art. This is a podcast you don't want to miss! “Before you become a professional, you have to think like a professional.”-Jeff Goins Subscribe to iTunes or Google Play! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   Key Highlights:   ⇾Find out the mindset difference between the starting artist and thriving artist⇾Why you need to define what success means to you⇾Jeff Goins gives his best advice to artists (a lesson from the wealthiest artist of the Renaissance) Time Stamps: 2:39 The starving artist vs the thriving artist 4:34 The mindset difference between the starting artist and thriving artist 6:47 How Jeff became successful following the unconventional path 8:38 This musician went from making $150,000 to multiple millions and retired at 38 9:50 Why you should seek success, not fame 12:58 What does success mean to you? 14:04 Don’t let misery drive your success, 15:30 This is why you need to separate yourself from your work 21:08 Jeff Goins best advice to artists (the story of the wealthiest artist of the Renaissance)   Resources: Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins The Millionaire Messenger by Brendon Burcha