If you want to make money as an artist, then I’m sharing 40 real ways to earn income as a creative - from physical products and digital downloads to licensing, teaching, and community-led offers.

Whether you're just starting your art business, looking to add new income streams, or finally ready to turn your side hustle into your full-time gig - these creative income ideas will get you thinking differently about what’s possible.

You’ll learn:

• How to sell your art online and offline
• Creative business models for artists and illustrators
• Scalable digital product ideas (you can build once and sell forever!)
• How to monetise your skills without losing the joy
• The difference between passive income and project-based creative work

This episode is packed with inspiration for artists, illustrators, designers, and makers - especially if you're ready to start (or grow) a creative business that’s sustainable, profitable, and actually aligned with your creative energy.

🎨 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
→ My Creative Hub the all-in-one dashboard to run your Creative Business without the scramble: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

→ Keyboard collab with GoblintechKeys: https://goblintechkeys.com/collections/fizz-and-flourish

→ Faire - sell wholesale online: https://www.faire.com/

📌 Links & Resources:

→ Check out my video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuicepodcast
→ Website: https://fizzandflourish.com
→ Instagram: @fizzandflourish
→ Podcast Episode 31: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-juice-podcast/id1809390970?i=1000740499324

→ My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

→ Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3

MY CREATIVE HUB:

https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehubThe all-in-one dashboard that helps you price for profit, stay organised, and run your creative business with confidence.So, if you want to sell your artwork online, but you're not sure what’s missing from your shop...in this video, I’m sharing real strategies that actually help creative business owners grow their online shop, make consistent sales, and feel good doing it.If you’re an artist, illustrator or product-based business owner, these practical tips will help you improve your shop listings, refine your customer journey, and start building a creative business that’s profitable and sustainable.✨ Whether you're selling digital downloads, physical products, or handmade artwork - this is your guide to setting up a shop that works for you!What you'll learn:• How to sell your creative work online (without feeling pushy)• What makes a product really sell - and how to spot it• The biggest mistakes I made in my own shop• The missing link most artists overlook• How to create listings that convert (without fancy funnels)*THINGS I TALK ABOUT:eRank (Product Demand Research tool) - https://erank.com?fpr=meg56 ✨ WHERE TO FIND ME✨

- Check out my video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuicepodcast- My Creative Hub (software to systemise your creative business): https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/Website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/*anything marked with an asterisks is an affiliate link

📌 Save your seat to my FREE masterclass: Stop Leaking Profit & Plan your 2026 With Intention👉 https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/masterclassInside, you'll learn how to bridge the gap between visibility and profit - and finally create consistent, reliable revenue as a creative.If you've ever felt like your creative shop was thriving in December…only to be met with crickets in January, then you’re not alone - and more importantly, you didn’t do anything wrong. Today, I’m walking you through exactly what’s really happening when your sales suddenly slow down, and why it’s not a sign of failure.Whether you’re a product-based business owner, an illustrator with an online shop, or a creative entrepreneur navigating unpredictable income, this episode will help you stop spiralling and start planning. In this video, I cover:- What seasonal dips really mean for creative businesses- Why January and July often feel slow (and it’s not your fault)- The dangerous cycle of reactive marketing and burnout- How to shift from panic to strategy (and build a business that can hold steady)- Why understanding sales rhythms changes everything...from product launches to content creation📌 Links & Resources:

✨ My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

- New YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativebusinesspodcast

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/

- Website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/

- Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3

SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS: profitmasterclass.mycreativehub.io👆 How to Build a Profitable Creative Business in 2026, Without Posting More, Hustling Harder, or Launching Yourself Into Burnout!Join my free masterclass for creative business owners who feel like they’re doing everything right…but still aren't seeing the profit they expected.If you’re tired of undercharging or constantly second-guessing your pricing, my free masterclass is made for you. Click the link above to join!Feeling like your creative business is in a sales slump? You’re not alone...but before you slash your prices or run another discount code, watch this video! In this episode, we’re diving into why your sales might be slow, and (spoiler!) it’s probably not your pricing.If you’ve ever thought:– Should I run a sale?– Why isn’t anyone buying?– Maybe I’m charging too much...This episode is your strategic reset!What you’ll learn:✨ Why discounting can actually hurt your creative business✨ When a sale does make sense - and how to do it without losing profit✨ What to check before assuming your prices are the problem✨ Smart ways to boost sales without lowering your prices

📌 Links & Resources:

✨ My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

- SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS: ⁠profitmasterclass.mycreativehub.io

- New YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativebusinesspodcast

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/ - Website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/ - 1:1 Coaching: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/coaching

- Join my Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fizzandflourish

- Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3

You're making sales - your products are in demand, and your customers love them…but behind the scenes, it’s chaos!

If you're constantly scrambling to fulfil orders, feel like you're working 24/7 just to keep up, or still don't actually know what’s making you profit - this episode of Flourish: The Creative Business Podcast is your essential reality check. Because sales alone don’t equal a business.

This week, we’re talking about what separates creative chaos from creative strategy - and how to know if you’re truly building a business, or just surviving on reactive hustle.

Whether you’re an illustrator juggling Etsy orders, a maker constantly restocking your shop, or a designer wondering why things feel so stressful even though sales are good, this episode is your permission slip to pause, zoom out, and finally start building smarter.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Creative product sellers who feel busy, but not in control
• Artists, illustrators and makers with growing sales but no structure
• Small business owners who want to move from hustle to strategy
• Creatives who keep reinventing the wheel with no consistent workflow
• Anyone feeling like their business is running them, not the other way around

The Hidden Trap: Busy, But Not Building:

You’re not starting from scratch anymore. You’ve proven your products sell. But behind the scenes, things aren’t adding up.

Inside this episode:

✅ The “Reactive Business Trap”: Why so many creatives stay stuck here for years
✅ Why getting more orders doesn’t mean your business is growing sustainably
✅ My personal story of burnout - and how I realised I was successful, but exhausted
✅ The uncomfortable truth: Being good at getting sales isn’t the same as running a business
✅ The mindset shift that changed everything for me (and the exact systems I started with)

You’ll hear how running a "successful-looking" business can still lead to burnout, if you don’t have the backend to support it.

5 Signs You’re Operating in Reactive Mode:

It’s not always obvious when you’re stuck in reaction-mode. Sometimes it looks like success from the outside.

We cover:

- Constantly scrambling to fulfil orders (no buffer, no batch-making)
- Pricing that feels more like vibes than strategy
- Inconsistent marketing - posting when you remember, not when it matters
- No time to think long-term because you’re too busy "just keeping up"
- Making money…but resenting your business because it's exhausting

What Changes When You Build Real Business Infrastructure:

Here’s what actually shifts when you stop reacting and start thinking strategically:

- You move from panic-packing to capacity planning
- You price with data (and profit!), not just what feels fair
- Your content isn’t sporadic, it’s systemised and scheduled
- You finally carve out time to work on the business, not just in it
- You build space for growth…so your business can scale without scaling your stress

I’ll walk you through exactly how I started shifting into structure, from batch-making to building SOPs…and how these simple systems made me more money with less chaos.

📌 Links & Resources:

✨ My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

- New YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativebusinesspodcast

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/ - Website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/ - 1:1 Coaching: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/coaching

- Join my Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fizzandflourish

- Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3

You know what needs to happen next in your creative business. Launch the product. Update the website. Send the email. But instead, you reorganise your to-do list. Again. You tell yourself you need “just one more tutorial.” You tweak, plan, and prepare... but you don’t act.

If you’re constantly feeling stuck in cycles of busywork, perfectionism, or overwhelm, this episode of Flourish: The Creative Business Podcast is the one you’ve been needing. It’s a practical guide to finally start moving forward - even when it feels hard.

Whether you’re stalling on a product launch, holding off on starting an email list, or just feel creatively paralysed by the sheer volume of things you could do - you just need a system.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the exact steps that helped me get unstuck in my own business.

Who This Episode is For:

• Creative business owners stuck in “learning mode” instead of action
• Artists, illustrators, and makers who feel overwhelmed by everything
• Anyone paralysed by perfectionism or waiting until they feel “ready”
• Product-based creatives who keep tweaking instead of launching
• Small business owners juggling too many priorities with no clear focus

What’s Actually Causing Your Procrastination?

Procrastination isn’t always scrolling Instagram or watching Netflix. Sometimes it’s disguised as research. Or planning. Or just being thorough. But if you’re honest with yourself - is it really preparation, or is it avoidance?

We cover:

• The Avoidance Loop: Why we research and prepare endlessly (but don’t act)
• How “learning more” can feel safer than risking failure
• My personal story of spending 6 months perfecting a £12 brush pack - and the painful missed opportunity that followed
• Why tweaking the same task endlessly is often just perfectionism in disguise
• The real fear behind not starting: "What if I do it… and it's not good enough?"

The Real Cost of Perfectionism and Overwhelm

You might think you’re being careful, or strategic, or waiting for the “right time.” But what you're really doing is delaying momentum. And momentum is everything in a creative business.

Inside this episode:

✅ How to spot when your perfectionism is really fear
✅ Why trying to “do it right” is keeping you from doing it at all
✅ The myth of having to feel “ready” before you start
✅ The overwhelm trap: Too many tabs open = no action at all

You’ll hear why procrastination often has nothing to do with motivation - and everything to do with clarity.

A Framework to Break Out of the Procrastination Cycle

Here’s the system I use to go from stuck to momentum in a matter of days - and how you can too:

Step 1: Create Clarity

• Brain dump everything in your head
• Prioritise based on what will actually move your business forward
• Ask: “What happens if I don’t do this for a month?”

Step 2: Structure the Chaos

• Break your goal into tiny, specific tasks
• Time-block those tasks into your calendar (not just a to-do list)
• Give your work a home - so you stop making decisions on the fly

Step 3: Build Accountability & Momentum

• Make public commitments
• Set real deadlines with consequences
• Use micro-actions to build momentum (e.g. write the subject line, not the whole email)

This system is exactly what I teach inside My Creative Hub, and it’s the same one that got me back on track after babies, burnout, and massive overwhelm.

📌 Links & Resources:

- My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

- New YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativebusinesspodcast

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/

- Website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/
- 1:1 Coaching: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/coaching

- Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3

Struggling to grow your creative business because you’re stretched across too many social media platforms? You’re not alone - and you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just trying to do too much!

If you're feeling overwhelmed by trying to be on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and manage your email list (and maybe even a blog), this episode of Flourish: The Creative Business Podcast is exactly what you need.

In today’s conversation, I break down the myth that you need to be everywhere online to be successful - and share a smarter, more sustainable approach to marketing as a creative entrepreneur.

Whether you’re a product-based artist, a service-based creative, or a digital product seller, this episode will help you work out which platforms actually matter for your business - and how to let the rest go without guilt.

Who This Episode is For:

• Creatives who feel burnt out from keeping up with every algorithm
• Makers, designers, and illustrators trying to grow online without losing joy
• Small business owners wanting to simplify their marketing without disappearing
• Anyone wondering if the effort they're putting into content is actually working

Why You Don’t Need to Be on Every Platform

There’s a lot of pressure in the online business space to show up everywhere. But trying to be omnipresent is a fast-track to burnout - not business growth.

You’ll learn why being strategic (not scattered) is the key to long-term visibility, sustainable growth, and content that actually converts.

We cover:

• The illusion of omnipresence and how it’s draining your energy
• What actually builds trust with your audience (it’s probably not Reels)
• How social media “shoulds” are often based on someone else’s business model

How to Choose Platforms That Actually Support Your Business Goals

Not all platforms are created equal - and they’re not all necessary for your growth. Instead of chasing every trend, I walk you through how to align your platform choices with your:

✅ Business model (products, services, or digital offers)
✅ Customer journey (discovery, trust, and conversion)
✅ Energy and content creation style (video, writing, visuals)

I’ll help you determine if you’re wasting time on the wrong channels, and how to refocus on the right ones.

Marketing That Moves the Needle: How to Audit What’s Working

Before you double down on any platform, it’s time for a reality check.

I’ll walk you through how to:

• Use your website and sales analytics to see where your traffic and purchases are actually coming from
• Understand the difference between engagement and effectiveness
• Spot hidden opportunities (like an underused email list) that could yield better results with less effort

This kind of honest marketing audit is essential for creative business owners who want to grow intentionally - not just stay busy.

A 5-Question Framework to Simplify Your Marketing

To wrap it all up, you’ll get a simple decision-making tool to help you choose which platforms to focus on next.

Use this framework to:

1. Identify where your ideal customers actually hang out
2. Match your marketing to your strengths (not just the latest trend)
3. Audit what’s already working
4. Choose realistic commitments for your current season
5. Prioritise owned platforms for long-term stability

📌 Links & Resources:

✨ My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

- New YouTube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativebusinesspodcast

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/- Website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/
1:1 Coaching: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/coaching

- Join my Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fizzandflourish

- Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3

Check out My Creative Hub: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

Feeling like you're stuck in constant hustle mode without real momentum? You’re showing up, posting content, working on your shop - but something still feels… off. If you’re overwhelmed, reactive, and unsure why growth feels so hard right now, this episode is for you.

What We Cover in this Episode:

• Why “hope marketing” keeps your business stuck (and what to do instead)
• A simple quarterly planning method that protects your creative energy
• How to turn scattered content into a consistent, clear message
• The one 15-minute habit that fuels sustainable sales
• The real reason you feel mentally overloaded, and how to reclaim your brain space

Today's Takeaways:

• Structure creates space for creativity - planning isn’t restrictive.
• Your weekly email can be your content anchor - no more hamster wheel!
• Sales is a habit, not a stressful event - and it only takes 15 minutes a day.
• Your brain is for ideas, not task storage - use systems to lighten the load.

📌 Action Steps from Today’s Episode:

1. The Quarter Plan in 3 Steps
Choose One Big Thing for the next 90 days. Define a Core Message to support it. Then break it into Monthly Milestones to make progress feel manageable and motivating.

2. The Anchor Email Strategy
Commit to sending just one valuable email per week. Use the content to guide your entire social media presence, making your message clear and consistent (and saving so much time!).

3. The 15-Minute Daily Sales Habit
Set a timer for 15 minutes a day to:

• Pre-write a sales touchpoint
• Check stock and prep fulfillment
• Capture a benefit-led sales story with a photo or video

4. The Weekly Reset Ritual
Do a brain dump every week. Then:

• Delete what doesn’t matter
• Choose just three priorities that support your One Big Thing
• Let the rest wait until the next quarter
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📌 Links & Resources:

✨ My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

• 1:1 Coaching: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/coaching
• Join my Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fizzandflourish
• Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3
• Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/
• Visit the website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/
• Subscribe on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-PhZ3elxbhzsbzF9W-Yqg

Check out My Creative Hub: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

This one’s for the creatives who are spiralling. If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Am I behind?” …then this episode is a perspective-resetting chat, you didn’t know you needed!

Today I’ll be unpacking the comparison trap: why it happens, what it does to your creative momentum, and, more importantly…how to move through it. I’m sharing a real moment from my own journey, plus signs to look for when you’re stuck in the scroll cycle, and how to come back to your version of success.You’re just on your own timeline, you’re definitely not behind. 

What We Cover in this Episode:

• Why we feel behind even when we’re not
• What success actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not just numbers)
• How to spot a comparison spiral before it derails your day
• A few powerful mindset shifts to reframe your creative timeline
• Systems that help you stay grounded in your own progress

Today’s Takeaways:

• You’re not behind, you’re probably just in a different season.
• Scrolling on instagram for hours isn’t research…and you know it!
• The goal isn’t doing more, it’s building systems that serve you at your pace

📌 Links & Resources:
(Anything marked with an * is an affiliate link)

• Explore My Creative Hub: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub
• 1:1 Coaching: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/coaching
• Join my Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fizzandflourish
• Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3
• Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/
• Visit the website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/
• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-PhZ3elxbhzsbzF9W-Yqg 

Check out My Creative Hub: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

This episode is for the creatives who are so ready to grow their business, but feel stuck when it comes to email marketing. Whether you're launching a product, service, or just want to build a deeper connection with your audience, this episode breaks down the strategy that helped me gain over 800 new, aligned subscribers in less than two weeks.

I’m pulling back the curtain on the real story behind my recent email list spike, including the exact lead magnet I used, how I positioned it, and what made it resonate so deeply with my audience. Plus, we’ll talk about how this email list growth translated directly into sales during my launch of My Creative Hub.

If you’ve been putting off building your list because it feels overwhelming or “too soon” in your business journey, then this is your episode.

What We Cover in this Episode:

• The real reason past lead magnets might not be working (hint: it’s not your subject line)

• How I created a simple pre-launch checklist that brought in over 800 subscribers

• The three pillars that made this strategy work: aligned audience, specific freebie, emotional messaging

• Why “just get it out there” is sometimes better than waiting for perfect

• How to make this strategy work for product-based businesses, too!

Today's Takeaways:

•  You don’t need a fancy funnel, you need aligned messaging that actually speaks to your audience.

• A 10% discount code won’t cut it. Your freebie needs to solve a real problem they have right now.

• If the free content feels genuinely useful, your paid offers become irresistible.

📌 Links & Resources:

• Explore My Creative Hub:

https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub

• 1:1 Coaching: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/coaching

• Join my Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fizzandflourish
• Ready to build your email list and funnels easily? I use Systeme*: https://systeme.io/?sa=sa022476611242a40105b87c392701f66eb80ba1b3
• Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fizzandflourish/
• Visit the website: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/
• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-PhZ3elxbhzsbzF9W-Yqg