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Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach
Episode: Stop Playing the Gatekeepers’ Game – How Artists Can Thrive on Their Own
Description: Many artists feel trapped by traditional industry models—musicians relying on streaming, painters chasing galleries, filmmakers hoping for big studio deals. But what if you changed the game? Greg Holden’s post about ditching Spotify for physical album sales is just one example of how artists can take control. (Original post:https://www.threads.net/@gregholden/post/DFWhBXbPkKe).Painters who bypass galleries and sell directly through Facebook make $30K per painting. Indie filmmakers crowdfund and sell directly to their audience. Comic creators thrive through Kickstarter and Patreon. The key? Owning your art and connecting directly with fans.In this epis...