Art vs Capitalism: How to monetize your art without compromising on its authenticity | Conor Nickerson from Songs with Substance

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Art vs Capitalism: How to monetize your art without compromising on its authenticity | Conor Nickerson

1 hour 43 minutes Posted Jun 23, 2024 at 7:00 am.

: Intro

About Conor, his art forms & Montreal as a hub for artists

How to navigate having “too many” passions as a creative

Do you have to “pick a lane” to make money?

We’re all tired of social media

Is authentic marketing possible on social media?

Can introverts succeed in music today?

The “1000 super-fan” economic theory & the value of creating small tribes online

Art & capitalism: Do metrics matter?

Performing vs writing: must we do both to be legitimate artists?

Tackling the fear of being seen

Is it your intuition or a trauma response?

Would your art change if likes, views & streams weren’t publicly visible?

Does living off your art blunt your passion?

Do you have to quit your day job?

Limiting beliefs around money as a creative

How your self-image determines your future

The trap of over-intellectualization & toxic self-help culture

Conor’s new music!

Conor’s social media links & where you can find him

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Hi and welcome back to the Songs with Substance podcast. I recently got to speak with Montreal-based artist, Conor Nickerson, a multi-facetted creative working in music, film, photography and graphic design.

We spoke about the pressure to specialize in one field despite have multiple interests, the challenge of monetizing your art without losing your passion, tackling the fear of being seen, wrestling with social media burnout and much more. Find the chapters that most peak your interest in the chapters below:

01:08:59 - Do you have to quit your day job?

Conor’s music

Conor’s IG

Conor’s website

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