9. Propose a discussion topic. Ask questions, respond to comments. Organize contests, polls. Help solve other people's problems. And to do that, you have to respond to messages. Gradually, you'll attract regular readers who are interested in what you write and find you interesting as a person. So, write and behave in a way that makes you interesting to others, and they will read you, even if it's not reciprocal.

What's the main mistake people make? The simplest one. They only talk about themselves and their paintings. Solely "I'm an artist" and "buy my paintings." It's a good theme. It's a shame it's only interesting to the author.

For some reason, it's believed that everyone is ecstatic and should immediately want to buy something. Do you seriously think people are seeing and hearing about your profession as an artist or the opportunity to buy paintings for the first time? Do you really think so? Think again. And now, let's think together—why do people come to the network? Are you personally interested in reading only ads? How many *likes* and shares does such information get? Go in, look, think, compare. And what do you yourself read? What do you share? The conclusion is obvious.

It's like a soccer comment. The pass was good and strong! It's a pity the field suddenly ended! I wish you only make passes on the field and score goals!

What's also astonishing is the belief that everyone owes something to the artist. Especially striking is the audacity of statements like, 'Galina, you know how to sell paintings. So sell mine for a percentage of the sales.' Yes, I do know how to sell. But why should I do it for you? And do you know what they say to me afterward? 'But I've been told by internet experts that la la la.' Well, if they said so, let them sell it themselves. And when I ask for specifics, it's either silence or 'Galina, you don't understand. Internet experts have valued my works at …' Well, good for them. Let them buy or sell independently.

What's my role in all of this? And here's where the plot thickens even further. Because nobody owes anything to the artist. And fundamentally, with his deep inner world and everything he wanted to express, he's not particularly interesting to anyone either. I know it sounds harsh. And it's only after realizing these fundamental positions that movement towards sales, money, and recognition begins."

1. Why do you think you're losing customers?

2. What do you believe could be the reason for the low conversion rate between viewers and sales?

3. What methods do you use to attract customers?

4. Do you think it's necessary to ask questions before offering products or services?

5. What criteria do you use to identify customer needs?

6. What are your thoughts on which questions should be asked before offering products or services?

7. What are your preferences in terms of art style, direction, and color palette?

8. What criteria do you use when selecting artwork for your collection or gifts?

9. How do you typically go about purchasing artwork: do you plan in advance or make spontaneous decisions?

10. How often do you purchase artwork for your home or office?

11. How familiar are you with the specific artist's work?

12. What criteria do you consider crucial when evaluating the quality of artwork?

13. How do you ensure that you're viewing original pieces of art?

14. How many pieces of artwork do you typically have in your home?

15. What are your expectations when purchasing artwork?