15. How Much Does a Custom Art Commission Cost? Managing Client Expectations (Part 1)

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Okay, here’s a common scenario:

Someone out of the blue contacts you or stops by your booth at an art fair. They’re curious about how much it might cost if they hired you to make something for them. They want to know what the cost of a commission is.

So what do you say?

While it might be tempting to give them a solid number up front, doing so might actually limit you in the long run.

Or worse, it might cause them to ghost you if they’re making a quick decision off of limited information.

In this two-episode series, we’re talking about what it takes to get quality information out of a prospect without overwhelming them.

In the next episode (Episode 16), the second part of the series, we’ll discuss the appropriate level of detail and information you should share with prospective buyers upfront to make their decision-making process easier.

Next Steps:

1. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
2. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.