Why is perfectionism such a problem for artists and photographers in business?

Perfectionism causes artists to stop and overanalyze decisions instead of moving forward. They look for perfect solutions to problems like pricing, website setup, or product offerings before launching. The fundamental flaw is thinking you need to launch perfectly. In business, you’re not seeking perfectionism upfront—it doesn’t even matter. What matters is getting to market quickly so the market can tell you what works. Only the market can provide accurate answers specific to your situation, which is why you can’t just ask an expert what to do. You need real market feedback.

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Asked by teaching point · Answered by Patrick Shanahan · art-marketing-podcast · 2020-06-22