Discover the Proven Step-by-Step Methods to Grow Your Art Revenue and Reputation Online & Offline with M.B.A.: Mastering the Business of Art™

You can complete the program in as little as 3 months if you are focused.

To achieve a new specific result every week, expect to dedicate 2 hours per week.

To give you flexibility, however, we offer all students 2 full years of access to the training (note that this option may not be offered in future cohorts).

This means you could take just 30 minutes per week and still make fantastic progress.

If you have not taken action within two years... you probably won't later.

We don't want the materials to be collecting dust for "one day when".

We want you to be successful, and the whole program is oriented toward taking step-by-step action that works.

The program has been designed for a global audience.

We have instructors in Asia and from Europe.

Past students have come from Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, Canada, and many other countries.

Humans are humans. Artists are artists.

We give you frameworks that get results no matter where you live.

If you can adjust them to your local culture, you will have an edge, but 95%+ work anywhere in the world.

We designed M.B.A. for a global audience, so we made it accessible in the following ways:

If you join the Platinum version, you get 1x1 unlimited email coaching with Miguel in English, Spanish, or French.

If language is the main doubt you have about joining, we recommend you try it out for 14days.

By then you will know for sure if English is a barrier, or if you can actually understand enough of the program to get the value you wanted.

If not, just send an email to [email protected] titled "refund" -- and that's it :)

Mastering the Business of Art™ (M.B.A.) is not a degree program.

It’s a REAL-LIFE education focused on getting you results as you go through the program.

M.B.A. is like nothing taught in universities today. In fact, it’s a bit too "raw truth" to be shared there (for example, we share statistics about how artists actually make a living).

We are focused on student success NOW, not diplomas with future promises.

We will, however, provide a numbered certificate of completion with your name, as we want to incentivize you following through, with the wording “Mastering the Business of Art™ by The Professional Artist Institute”.

It has worked for artists in their 20s, and it has worked for artists in their 70s.

It has worked for painters, sculptors, and fine art photographers.

It will work for you too, if you follow the blueprints we give you.

No, you don’t.

We have had students who felt uncomfortable with technology but successfully followed our step-by-step workshops, lectures, and templates.

Whenever we talk about tech (such as your artist website or Instagram account), we explain it in easy terms and simplify the focus to the few critical things that matter.

That way, you can focus on just what you need to get results, and you don’t have to spend hours “figuring out” the tech.

Chances are, you have been too busy with life and other work. M.B.A. can help you fix that.

We will teach you how to structure your week and your days in a way that protects your art-making time, turning it into a consistent habit with a sustainable rhythm.

In M.B.A., you’ll learn how many artworks you need and how they must relate to each other before you “put yourself out there”, whether you’re seeking gallery representation or creating your portfolio on your website.

This way, instead of coming up with excuses for why you are “not ready yet”, you will be able to create a realistic timeline for completing your body of work.

When you join the program, you’ll have access to all of the material for 2 years. This will allow you to structure your next 24 months for maximum productivity.

Many artists consider themselves shy or introverted by nature.

They hear about “networking” and think they need to become outgoing extroverts in order to develop connections.

This is not so.

We teach you how to build relationships from the comfort of your home, with word-by-word templates (adjustable to your own voice) that get answers from complete strangers.

You’ll learn the exact strategy to go from a complete unknown to a well-connected artist both online and offline.

And if you already have a network and feel overwhelmed or obligated to stay in touch, we will show you the easiest way to stay in touch at a scale that takes minimal time (without the time suck that social media can be!).

If you shy away from a challenge, being an artist is a dangerous path for you.

You will need to bring in your commitment and dedication.

We will bring you the simplest instructions to get results.

If you are willing to face the challenge and this is the right path for you, you will get tremendous meaning from walking the artist’s journey.

If you are looking for a quick fix, though, this program is not for you.

An MBA degree (Master of Business Administration) from a top accredited institution not only would cost you $100,000 -- it would also bore you to death :)

This program starts at less than 1% of that.

If you are wearing your “consumer” hat, the price tag may seem high.

If you are wearing your “investor” hat, it’s a bargain.

Applying the information that you’ll learn in this course has made other artists tens of thousands of dollars within their first year.

Importantly, now they have proven systems they can use again and again to generate more income.

They worked hard and applied what they learned -- but there is no guarantee you will get the exact same results.

There is another guarantee, however. If you keep doing the same things you have been doing for the last 12 months, you are guaranteed to get the same kind of results you have already been getting.

If you are ready instead to invest in your art business and career to be shown the way up, then -- as it has been for many other students -- this will be the best investment you have ever made.

None.

After 2 years of unlimited access to any course updates and bonus material, you will have an option to renew your access to the program at a deeply discounted alumni price.

This will not be an automatic charge, in any case -- only upon your request.

There are some programs out there where one person claims to teach you the A through Z of the business and career side of art.

Frankly, we’re not quite sure how it’s possible to get that level of knowledge as a one-person band.

A self-proclaimed guru may be able to help you with one specific aspect of your journey.

But no other program in the world has a faculty of art business experts teaching you their best material.

If you want to learn from the best in each area, and you want to “know it all”, this is the one-stop shop to finally demystify the artist career path.

You’re not alone. Students from other courses who’ve joined M.B.A. say they finally feel they got what they were looking for.

Of course, M.B.A. is much more than just a marketing course -- because selling your work is only part of a much bigger picture.

No matter how much time you spend searching, you simply will not find another program remotely near the quality of M.B.A.: with an experienced faculty instead of a single guru, with focus on revenue AND reputation instead of one at the cost of the other, and addressing the trifecta of mindset, strategy, and tactics.

There is an ancient saying: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”

We say: “When the student is ready, the faculty will appear.” :)

Our #1 goal is student success.

So we designed our program with the small details that make all the difference:

Yes.

For both the Platinum M.B.A. and the Complete M.B.A., you can pay in full or choose to pay monthly over 8 months.

Paying in full up front will give you the best price. So we recommend you do this if you can, because it will save you money.

We understand, though, that spreading out the investment may be the most comfortable option for you right now.

With the payment plan, you’ll still receive every single benefit of the M.B.A. program just as if you paid up front.

We have had graduates in their late 20s and early 70s.

Many have held long careers in other fields before using this course to finally transition into life as a full-time professional artist.

We do not recommend this training for anyone under 16, however. That is a time better focused exclusively on your artmaking.

Otherwise, there are no age barriers to joining this mastery program.

What our most successful graduates have in common is a commitment to applying the mindset, strategies, and tactics of M.B.A. in their daily lives as art professionals.

As long as you are willing to try new approaches that work, then you are in the right place.

You’ll never be any younger than you are today. Time will continue to pass, whether you take action on your art career or not.

So why wait any longer?

Certainly.

Here are just a few examples:

If you think to yourself “I have arrived,” you would probably not be reading this page.

You know there is room for more, and here you will find both the “big thinking” mindset to reignite your ambition, as logical frameworks to turn your new dreams into reality.

We cannot promise you any specific results -- it would be dishonest to do so!

Your results will stem directly from many variables such as your commitment to apply the strategies taught, your speed of implementation, your dedication to follow through, your willingness to test new things, etc.

Overall there are two results we teach: raising your revenue, and raising your reputation.

To see some real-life examples of results from past students, simply scroll up or down to watch their video testimonials.

Mastering the Business of Art™ takes place 100% online.

No need to pay for travel, extra accommodation, etc.

All you need is an internet connection and a device (smartphone or computer) to watch and apply the video-based trainings.

No. We do not charge any additional fees to go through the course.

Most modules in the program also cost nothing extra for you to implement. In a few modules, such as creating your artist website or growing your Instagram following, we share strategies that are free or almost free. For those who have the budget, we also recommend some premium providers.

No. When the countdown timer at the bottom of this page hits zero, Mastering the Business of Art will be closed for registration until later next year...

There will be no exceptions.

Here’s the secret: “not being ready” has kept countless talented artists like you from sharing their gifts with the world.

How long have you spent waiting for the perfect time to take your next step as a creative art professional?

And, where will you be a year from now if you don’t take that next step?

You can keep telling yourself you’re going to stop procrastinating. (You’ll start tomorrow….)

You can stay stuck in self-doubt.

You can continue the cycle of trying to figure it all out on your own, giving up because it’s too overwhelming, and trying again… or giving up permanently.

Or... you can join M.B.A. and learn step-by-step from the experts about how to succeed in the business of being an artist.

There is no perfect time. If you want a thriving art career, the time to get serious is now.

If you want a thriving art career, the time to get serious is now..

Again, hope is not a strategy. If you’re sick and tired of struggling with the business side of being a creative professional, it’s time to take some real action.

Stop procrastinating. Stop putting off your dream. Join M.B.A. and let us help you get some real results.

No. This program is called Mastering the Business of Art™ for a reason.

Mastery is not about learning a couple of quick tactics to gain more followers.

Mastery is about understanding the big picture, its components, and its details.

That is what you get when you go through the M.B.A. program.

You will come out the other end with a renewed sense of confidence that comes from understanding (“standing under”).

For your own long-term success, we have designed this program to cover all the mindset, strategies and tactics you need for the business side of your artist career.

You don’t yet have the results you want because you are missing multiple things -- it’s never just one thing -- but you don’t know what they are yet!

If you want to buy a different course that teaches one specific aspect of what M.B.A. covers, go ahead. (Just don’t be surprised when you find yourself in the same spot a year later….)

But our strong recommendation is that you stop trying to patch each individual pothole you encounter on your path. Instead, commit to paving the road -- decide now to master this area of your artist journey once and for all.

M.B.A. Complete has all the materials you need to get results. It is ideal if you are good at figuring things out on your own as long as you have the instruction manual.

M.B.A. Platinum comes with 90 days of 1x1 email consulting. It is ideal if you prefer to have the option of asking questions as you implement the advice in your specific circumstances.

M.B.A. Platinum also comes with the Get Paying Students Online bonus course--perfect if you want to make money teaching others your art skills from the comfort of your home.

Finally, M.B.A. Platinum grants you a bonus license for the M.B.A. Complete program that you can give to someone else.

M.B.A. Platinum students receive 3 months of direct email consulting with Miguel Mayher.

They also get a 45min 1:1 Clarity Call without needing to apply.

This is currently the only way to consult with Miguel outside of his invite-only coaching accelerator.

Can you combine decades of experience in being a gallery owner, a website developer, a social media influencer, a museum deal maker, an artist lawyer, a certified public accountant, a professional writer, a curator… all within your lifetime?

...oh, and still have time and energy to make art?

Maybe it is possible. And if you think so, please go for it!

But if you look at successful artists, those at the top -- they have a team around them.

This program brings to your doorstep all that expertise so you can minimize the risk of failing alone….

And maximize the chances of succeeding by standing on the shoulders of others.

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