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.

35 \/\/ 40 Ways to Make Money as an Artist or Maker

First Published: January 27th 2025

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.


What I Cover In This Episode:

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


Mentioned in this Episode:

Mentioned Episodes:

Episode 31: 5 Hidden Habits Making Your Creative Business Feel Chaotic - listen here

Keyboard collab with GoblintechKeys: Explore here

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

eRank(Product Demand Research tool): Explore here

Speed up growth with my 1:1 coaching. Please fill out an application form ⁠here

Patreon: Free version available only - visit here


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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