40 Ways to Make Money as a Creative Business Owner (Some of These Might Surprise You!)

Physical Products00:00:23

Covers tangible income options including in-house product creation, print-on-demand services, limited edition drops, functional art, custom commissions, picture books, and zines.

Digital Products00:04:52

Explores scalable digital assets such as downloadable prints, planners, templates for other creatives, sticker bundles, coloring pages, clip art elements, desktop wallpapers, and surface pattern designs.

Community and Education00:08:22

Focuses on teaching and connection-based revenue, including live workshops, pre-recorded mini-courses, memberships, creative challenges, one-to-one mentoring, and portfolio reviews.

Creative Services and Commissions00:11:19

Discusses project-based work such as large-scale murals, calligraphy/window art, and branding design services that help small businesses.

Licensing, Collabs, and Passive Income00:13:13

Details ways to earn from existing work through art licensing, brand collaborations, surface pattern sales, editorial/publishing work, and custom assets like album covers.

Selling Spaces and Marketplaces00:16:11

Examines venues for selling including in-person markets, pop-up shops, gallery exhibitions, online marketplaces (like Etsy), wholesale to stockists, trade shows, and specialized conventions.

Creator Funded Income00:19:38

Covers methods to monetize your platform and loyalty, including Patreon/Kofi memberships, exclusive private podcasts, ad revenue, brand sponsorships, and affiliate programs.