Planned Questions
- How did you decide on where to position yourself in the art industry when starting your business?
- How crucial is location for your business and how did that play a role in creating your business?
(Re-wording: How big of a priority is location for your business and how does that play a role when making decisions?) - What adjustments to your plan did you have to make to deal with the realities presented to you once in the art field?
- Where do you look to find skilled workers in the arts who take your business to the next level?
- How do you decide if a project or collaboration is worth pursuing and what are some key factors in your decision making?
(Combined questions: How do you decide if a project or collaboration is worth pursuing?.. How often do you feel this is necessary for success?) - How do you keep up with trends in your business and how do you decide whether they are worth following?
- How often do you look to expand your business and when do you decide it’s a good time to do so?
- Who do you find are the best networking connections for moving your business forward and where do you typically make these connections?
(Replacing: What are your goals for evolving your business in the future?) - What would you suggest to someone trying to start a studio, gallery, or similar fine art business in today’s market?
- What changes would you like to see in the art field and why?

