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397. What to Do When You Have Zero Commissions on the Calendar…

397. What to Do When You Have Zero Commissions on the Calendar…

Update: 2025-07-28
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After a $100K first 1/3 of the year, I’m now sitting here with zero projects on my calendar. How did this happen?! I’ll tell you in today’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast.


I take full responsibility. I burned myself out in the first part of the year, going full steam ahead with work and socials. Then spring sprung in Missouri, and I had better things to do than outreach and painting for other people—things like gardening, farming, and just being outside in this beautiful weather with people I actually like.


Every time I hit a dip in commissions, I can’t help but wonder: Is this the universe giving me the time (or rather, forcing me) to finally tackle those things on my wishful to-do list? Things like picking up canvas painting again.


I caught myself saying, “I’m just not motivated,” and “Maybe it’s just a slow season in my area.” But are those things even real? Not really. Let’s dive into it…

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397. What to Do When You Have Zero Commissions on the Calendar…

397. What to Do When You Have Zero Commissions on the Calendar…

Andrea Ehrhardt