Sifting out potential buyers

[Marcus Lim]

Hi,
I often write to people and introduce myself and my work. In my mails i also invite them to join my mailing list. The thing is that i don't know if they're potential buyers, or just plain art lovers who just like to see art.

So i'm hoping to pick brains here for ideas how i can filter the right people out through my email subtly.
Thanks everyone

[SB Wang]

Hi, Lim:

'Who Likes You? And Who Doesn't?
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[Marcus Lim]

Thanks for your tip SB.
I reckon that'll help with planning out my strategy on a bigger picture.
I'm actually hoping to hear some ideas what other artists do in their conversations with their clients, so that we can filter out the right people.

I'm sure this thread will help other artists, aspiring or established ones alike.

[Dianne Gardner]

Hi Marcus,
I'm not an expert by any means but I keep all interested parties on my email list. I have found that those who just love art may eventually invest in art. I've had folks on my list for years just admiring my work and then I'll hear from them. In fact, I just got an email a few days ago from someone who I've kept on my list for two years. She reintroduced herself and told me she now has a child and wants a portrait of her to give her husband for father's day. Patient pays off. Every art lover is a potential client!


Dianne

[Tom Edgerton]

Marcus--

I wouldn't be too discriminating about who stays in my general mailing list. Even the "lookers" who never buy will be getting your news and talking about you. Keeping the "buzz" going in your community works to your advantage.

--TE