I love this. I've been a small business owner for decades prior to becoming an artist. The "starving artist" mindset is pervasive.
I know how to sell, train, and coach business owners and sales people.
But, I have head trash about me being an artist. "Me, and artist?" Hard to believe at first.
I'm learning the business of art. And sales are pretty good even though I don't use a newsletter or sell online, yet.
Our head trash is the enemy within. Once we get over it, the sky is the limit for artists.