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Selling something you created can feel deeply personal. How do you name your price without apologizing, follow up without feeling pushy, and hear "no" without questioning your work?
In this episode, I'm sharing practical lessons from my life as a working artist. I talk about the conversations behind a sale, why listening matters, and how someone's connection to a painting can be completely different from my own.
We also get into the mindset of selling: staying grounded before a conversation, giving people space to decide, and separating the outcome of a sale from how we see ourselves. Whether you sell paintings or another kind of creative work, I hope this helps you feel more comfortable sharing what you offer.
In this episode, I explore:
- Helping people connect with your work through their own stories.
- Saying your price confidently and consistently.
- Understanding what someone actually needs before offering a solution.
- Following up with care, without pressure.
- Learning from rejection without making it your identity.
- Approaching sales with more neutrality and less attachment to the outcome.
- Recognizing the value of your work beyond its price.
Chapters
00:00 Selling art and the mindset behind it
02:26 Helping people connect with your work
12:50 Saying your price without apologizing
20:52 Understanding client needs and personal stories
27:43 Following up without making it personal
32:02 Learning from rejection and hearing "no"
About Decoding the Flow
On Decoding the Flow, I explore the inner life of a creative person—and how we become capable of creating, holding, and expanding the work and life calling us forward. Through honest conversations and experiences from my own life, I explore creative confidence, self-awareness, and what it means to live from creation rather than reaction.
About Me
I'm Drica Lobo, a Brazilian-born artist, author, and creative mentor based in Southern California. My work brings together vibrant color, personal expression, and the belief that creativity reaches far beyond the canvas. Here, I share what I'm learning through painting, building an art business, and navigating life as a creative person.
Which part of selling feels hardest for you: saying your price, following up, or hearing "no"? I'd love to hear from you.
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