The Creative Juice Podcast

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I’ve built a thriving illustration business in small pockets of time, and now I help artists, makers and creatives grow their business with sustainable systems and intentional strategy.

2 \/\/ How to Set Goals in Your Creative Business (that stick!)

First Published: May 20th 2025

Goal-setting doesn’t have to feel like pressure. Let’s make it feel like progress.

Ever set a big goal in your creative business, only to end up stuck in a spiral of overthinking, overwhelm - or just avoiding it altogether? You’re definitely not alone!


In this episode of The Creative Juice Podcast, I’m breaking down how to set goals that actually stick - ones that work with your creative brain, not against it.

I’ll share how I simplified my own approach to goal-setting after burning out from trying to “do it all,” and how you can create momentum by setting clear, manageable action steps instead of overwhelming to-do lists.

If you’re ready to simplify your goals and amplify your progress, this one’s for you.


What We Cover in This Episode:

Why big, vague goals lead to overwhelm (and how to avoid it)

The story behind why I stepped back from Patreon

How to identify what’s actually moving your business forward

My 3-step method for making your goals feel manageable

How to break any goal down into tiny, doable actions


Key Takeaways:

Simplify your goals, amplify your progress

Doing less can actually help you grow more

Clarity + tiny action steps = confidence and results


Mentioned in this Episode:

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Links & Resources:

My Creative Hub

(the all-in-one dashboard that helps you price for profit, stay organised, and run your creative business with confidence)

Systeme*

(My favourite marketing platform: email provider, website builder, online course builder, automations, funnels & more.)

Community

(Subscribe to my Substack to read articles about growing your Creative Business and join the conversation)


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