The Creative Juice Club

50 // How I'm Building Income in My Creative Business Through Connection (6 lessons for you!)

THE WORK IN PROGRESS CLUB - my monthly letter subscription for creative business owners. Prompts, challenges, and illustrated collectibles delivered straight to your door! Join now (worldwide shipping included) → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress [https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress] ABOUT THIS EPISODE: I used to think my products had to be perfect - the best artwork, the most impressive packaging, the most polished version of everything. But what I've learnt is that people don't just buy the best product. They buy what they feel connected to. They buy the story, the value and the meaning behind it. In this episode, I'm walking you through the 6 lessons I'm applying to my new income stream - The Work in Progress Club - a monthly letter subscription for creative business owners. I'm building it completely differently this time based on everything I've learnt about what actually makes people buy, and I'm sharing the whole process in real time so you can see exactly how I'm thinking about sustainable growth, connection over perfection, and building something that lasts. If you're a creative business owner trying to build recurring income, launch a new product, or grow what you already have without burning out, this breakdown will help you understand what actually matters beyond just making your products perfect. This episode is perfect for: * Creative business owners looking to build recurring income * Artists and makers launching subscriptions or memberships * Product-based creatives who want sustainable growth * Anyone feeling the pressure to make everything "perfect" before launching WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: * Why trending doesn't mean it's right for you (and how to find your angle) * How to build something that fits your real life and capacity * Why the value isn't just the physical product * How to share the process and story people actually connect with * Why you need to check the numbers before making it prettier * How sustainable growth beats impressive-looking chaos every time MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (*Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.) ARTOVA - the visual hub I built for creative business owners. Plan launches, check profit margins with the Product Profit Calculator, organise your whole business in one place. Full, free access for 7 days → https://www.artova.io/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXlzWmZGeXNsdXlUM0Fwc0NRVVEydmIzTnozUXxBQ3Jtc0tuT0pvRVI4Uzdvdk9qaHRhN3FsSTdUVWQ4VlNEbGNVY3dqUTBYZWVBNmgwWUQ2MU8tSV9JM182VHlGZVpRZEQ0Wm5DdnJqYUJHb1dpcmlwLXhWWEtvRERQaUJ2dlhOZVY4bkJNQTVtNEl6azM2QWZvdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2F&v=je9VOPFDm0I] THE WORK IN PROGRESS CLUB - my monthly letter subscription for creative business owners. Prompts, challenges, and illustrated collectibles delivered to your door. Join now (worldwide shipping included) → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress [https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress] WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: How To Get Your Creative Time Back (5 Strategies) - if you want to see the exact framework, watch this one next → https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-juice-club/id1809390970?i=1000768964166  [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-juice-club/id1809390970?i=1000768964166 ] RESOURCES YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL Watch the video podcast - The Creative Juice Club Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub] Become an Artova affiliate - if you've tried Artova, loved it, and want to earn a generous commission sharing it with your audience, you can apply to join the affiliate program here: https://www.artova.io/affiliate-program [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbERnU0ZaQTRtYng3c2M2M2VIU005Mk1WcjE1QXxBQ3Jtc0tseGJPcHF5MU1WdjVDdDVXbGlkb3NGMllhX0hZbXJ1Szhab1pvcHAxUmtBLWZxclhlOHFvbHFKUGpWYTBRTDlwczZsQnNMc3VHRjQ3MlZJcjVuYVFhbWJLM0RDR0owX2RoWTIyaHcyc05OMUhHRHRrOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2Faffiliate-program&v=je9VOPFDm0I] WHERE TO FIND ME Website → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXNEcFQyMlB5Z3U4aVktelRlSkljVEc1ZGVGZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuZEZzQURnd3BEQkJxcUx1dXRsN1VQczBRQkZxMnNGOGIzTV9VcHFDMTMxRU9FZFJxVDg4cWYxN3UtX3h0Wmh3NHduR3piZDVXOU4takZrWHVLVnZoUXdSWkc0cGxZYTN6VHVFVmpyaDdJNnBpcjVyMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecreativejuiceclub.com%2F&v=je9VOPFDm0I] Video Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub] Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub [ https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub]

49 // How I Structured My Creative Business to Work With Limited Time

THE WORK IN PROGRESS CLUB - The monthly reset that keeps your creative business moving forward. Letters filled with prompts, challenges and business chats - delivered straight to your door! Join here → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress [https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress]ABOUT THIS VIDEO: How do you structure a creative business when you have no time? I've been running my creative business with 3 kids (including twins), building Artova, and launching new projects - and the only reason it works is because of how I've structured it. This episode breaks down the exact framework I use to grow my business with limited time, so you can build something sustainable without burning out.There's a common assumption that you need more hours in the day to grow a creative business - but that's not what I've found. What you actually need is better structure. My creative business generates income from multiple streams (digital products, subscriptions, evergreen content, software) - and what makes it work isn't hustle, it's intentional systems that compound over time.If you're an artist, illustrator, maker or creative business owner who's tired of feeling like your business only works when you're constantly online, this is the breakdown.This episode is perfect for: * Creative business owners with limited time * Artists and makers building around a full life * Solo creatives who want sustainable growth without burnout * Anyone trying to scale without adding more hoursWHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why you don't need more time - you need better structureHow to make everything in your business serve multiple purposesHow to batch your work by stage (not platform) to save timeWhy building once and using forever changes everythingHow to choose what compounds vs what expires Real examples from launching The Work in Progress Club MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO(*Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.)ARTOVA - the visual hub I built for creative business owners. Plan content, organise ideas, prep launches and keep your business in one place. Full, free access for 7 days → https://www.artova.io [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXlDbkNyajBJOXQwejRIYXRvdkxQaTJyX2F3Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsVWFUb2V4VjJwN3EzMXNuOGJYX2hCSzRtZTM1V3dZZ0ZySWxWTnlEYmpOejFtM3F5eG4xekJoeEptbk1VRi16SEVuUUJDcmNLQkFJcFNvSWpSMXMzRzViMVdTRi1RTEMyaWFOVFZMQmNnZFFaUHJrdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2F&v=LqofG226tdA] THE WORK IN PROGRESS CLUB - my new monthly collectible subscription for creatives building their businesses. Join the waitlist to be first to know when it launches → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress [https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress]WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT40 Ways to Make Money as an Artist or Maker - if you want to see all the different ways creatives can earn, listen this one next → https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WWbecaVblfewPyVMsCkMz?si=e0a51c094d3840a6 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WWbecaVblfewPyVMsCkMz?si=e0a51c094d3840a6]RESOURCES YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL Become an Artova affiliate - if you've tried Artova, loved it, and want to earn a generous commission sharing it with your audience, you can apply to join the affiliate program here: https://www.artova.io/affiliate-program [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBzRTB4WkU1MnRZZUZOQ1EtVUsxbWJVZlAwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuaFhBM09EdkY1UlJ2QzdRTDB0bEk2eTREaGxvUEF0OFg2d0FGeXBMWF9NYV80RWw2N2lZeDdPdTBpemxFdk52cHktQ08xUEdYakc4T2E0SURBaXdTU3hlWEJKLTRtdWlybU45VVd5N05saWlZZnRoQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2Faffiliate-program&v=LqofG226tdA]WHERE TO FIND MEWebsite → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZHOXN0Yktacmo4UGh0SHk3dTNQQ3ppMFpzQXxBQ3Jtc0tuWmJuOE5MYmQ1SnVyR3FYbkhyYzdLbVlhck1EaEczR2dqbGhFSDBGeW13Y3VuajJMR3pTVUs3YVdBVms0VWN0RXRXVWh4WW1ZU0V1bnhoWlE2UkNhNHFuV2Etd2RQdWM5aDd3bkZTYS1TcEtHUk5IZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecreativejuiceclub.com%2F&v=LqofG226tdA]Video Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub]Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub]

48 // How To Get Your Creative Time Back (5 Strategies)

Try ARTOVA free for 7 days - the workspace I built for creative business owners to plan content, organise ideas and actually follow through → https://www.artova.io/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJNeXNFYkRneldyUVBoV2dERFpEMlpmbWxmUXxBQ3Jtc0tuaXMtcWZXSjBJTFFJS19xbGYxUEdpWWl5TTd1ZkZXOUlVLTFZdVpZUHBlVGZpc2RER1p2Z05Oc1dUQkUwdjZHZmVmUVMxVV85NGY1bDFyYVFvWVp3NWZFNlNOdzFqVFpfZlExbFBVVDBKRzRLT1E2QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2F&v=T0NjwlTO7qU] ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Do you feel like you never have enough time to actually create anymore? You started your creative business because you loved making things - but somewhere along the way, the creating got smaller and the business took over.  This video walks through 5 practical shifts that help creative business owners get their creative time back. Not by working more hours or waking up at 4am…but by being really intentional about where the time is actually going. If you're an artist, illustrator, maker or creative business owner who's struggling to find time to create around running your business, this one is for you! WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: * Why your creative time keeps disappearing * Why it’s important to track where your time is actually going so you can start to change it * The batching method that protects your creative time without overhauling your whole week * Why you don't need a perfect system - just one that holds everything in one place * How perfectionism is stealing hours from your creative work every single week * Why protecting creative time is different to scheduling it - and how to make it actually work MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (*Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.) ARTOVA - the hub designed for visual thinkers and creative brains. → https://www.artova.io/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa05zaDlyTmFKb05rdUJKcW9sOHRhcTJqRjBIQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTG05QkdNcWtRdjJTZUdRbXZzbnU2eFp0a1g3SGI2VVZMbE00LU5uQlc0bjB0NWJHUEVOcnB0dDNyWWxPUktUb1MwM3RQenEzNW90dVF4OUVMLXkzYUZmVHExRHJBTGV0Qjc2S0FweFJOcmF1bUVEMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2F&v=T0NjwlTO7qU] Video all about Content Creator vs Artist: How I Built a Creative Business That Doesn't Rely on Product Sales →  https://youtu.be/zidyjXEGkFY?si=IZenO8cC0HudXf7z [https://youtu.be/zidyjXEGkFY?si=IZenO8cC0HudXf7z] WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any future uploads! RESOURCES YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL: 🎧 Watch The Creative Juice Club Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub] Become an ARTOVA affiliate - if you've tried ARTOVA, loved it, and want to earn a generous commission sharing it with your audience, apply here → https://www.artova.io/affiliate-program [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU1RUWFVamdhdjFEUHkxeEs4X2NvOTFQVUQ4Z3xBQ3Jtc0trZGVBX0RKVnFqQXhUbm9kZnE1WFpSajVCNmlvWWJGR2ZubkFMYmpnM19DaU0wdWlyQXhsR3NkUjJZMHJNbVZxSjliQTBqMGI5SFEzanRZcE5ORTJhMmdlbEdEQzhHRFNTdUxrNkM2cG5jbmM3elRraw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2Faffiliate-program&v=T0NjwlTO7qU] ✨ WHERE TO FIND ME Website → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWZBbDl4YkNEblBldk9TNFlzWkl6ckRSS25qd3xBQ3Jtc0ttYi1Ub2t4eVlFZld6czJoenQ1MzN3dUxSM1dwc0h4cEhGYkJaSG5IZVdPZHNFNEZ6TmFQRWtUYm9QTVRSeEJVM1VVRnJMLVlZQnJoNWtQQkcwaXcyY0pfUTVjT25XTjNjMEJJMExSUlo3MVVLSXhGYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecreativejuiceclub.com%2F&v=T0NjwlTO7qU] Fizz and Flourish (my art channel) →  https://www.youtube.com/@fizzandflourish [https://www.youtube.com/@fizzandflourish] Instagram →   https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub]

47 // How I Get Brand Deals Without a Big Audience

Try Artova free for 7 days - the system I built for creative business owners to plan content, organise ideas and actually follow through → https://www.artova.io/ [https://www.artova.io/] ABOUT THIS EPISODE How do small creators get brand deals on YouTube? I've never pitched a sponsorship in my life - yet brands like Wix, Skillshare, Flexispot, BenQ and Domestika have reached out to work with me, even when I had under 2,000 subscribers. This video breaks down the 5 reasons brands reach out to small creators, so you can start attracting brand deals and sponsorships with a small audience too. There's a common assumption that brand sponsorships only go to creators with hundreds of thousands of followers - but that's not what I've seen. Brands actively prefer working with micro influencers (10k-100k) and nano influencers (under 10k), because trust and engagement run stronger at smaller scale. My first paid brand deal was £800 per video for two videos, and what landed it wasn't my follower count - it was the way my content was structured. This video walks through exactly how to position yourself as the kind of creator brands want to sponsor. If you're a small creator, an artist, illustrator, maker or creative business owner who's wondered how to get brand deals on YouTube without a huge audience (or how to attract sponsorships without pitching), this is the breakdown.  This episode is perfect for: * Small creators who want brand deals without a big audience * Artists, illustrators and makers looking to land their first sponsorship * Nano and micro influencers wondering how to monetise * Creative business owners building income through brand partnerships WHAT YOU'LL LEARN * Why you don't need a big audience to land brand deals * The exact 5 reasons brands started reaching out to me without me pitching * Why being "easy to understand" matters more than being "polished" * Why YouTube outperforms Instagram for landing brand partnerships * The role of retention in attracting sponsors (and the editing decisions that protect it) * Why your personality is the thing brands are actually paying for * How to position yourself as the kind of creator brands want to work with MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (*Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.) * ARTOVA - the visual hub I built for creative business owners. Plan content, organise ideas, prep launches and keep your business in one place. Full, free access for 7 days → https://www.artova.io/ [https://www.artova.io/] WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT Episode 45 - How I Built a Creative Business That Doesn't Rely on Product Sales - if you want me to go deeper on income streams as a creator, listen to this one next → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/aboutpodcast [https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/aboutpodcast] RESOURCES YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL Become an Artova affiliate - if you've tried Artova, loved it, and want to earn a generous commission sharing it with your audience, you can apply to join the affiliate programme here: https://www.artova.io/affiliate-program [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa21Xam5JcHlXbzF5UTZCeFFtYjJkd19mazFzZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttVFpzcmMxaDJhUWtTckVtaEhTVXBhdXNyeGI2NV9zN2pRX0xnM1ZDQzZjOWpTc1dGemJVLXEySnZzLWFpcWJmSlJBQUZiU256YTZMUGxvWHdwR0QzWklMSEtyLXZ2dDFSazBBaTRBbGx6ek40cmRTQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artova.io%2Faffiliate-program&v=zidyjXEGkFY] WHERE TO FIND ME * Website → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ [ https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/] * Video Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub] * Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub]

46 // How I’d Build a Creative Business in 2026 (If I Was Starting Over)

Get the exact system I use to run my creative business…all-in-one visual hub built for creatives. Now with a 7-day free trial: https://www.artova.io/ [https://www.artova.io/] ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If you've been working on your creative business every single week - posting, making, trying things…and still feel like nothing's actually moving forward, this video is for you. Most of the time, it's not that you're missing effort. It's that you're missing the bigger picture of how it's all meant to fit together. In this episode, I'm walking you through the four phases of launching a creative business this year - the no-fluff roadmap of what I'd do if I was starting the whole thing over again today. It's built from everything I've learnt the hard way across two YouTube channels, one rebrand, three kids, and six years of genuinely figuring this out in real time. Each phase builds on the last, and each one does something different for your business.  This episode is perfect for: * Artists, makers and creative business owners who feel busy but not productive * Creators who've been posting consistently but aren't seeing traction * Anyone thinking about launching (or re-launching) a creative business this year * Creative entrepreneurs who want a clear roadmap instead of scattered advice * Makers ready to stop winging it and start building something sustainable WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: * The four phases of launching a creative business (and why most creators skip phase four) * How to tell which phase you're actually in - and what to focus on right now * The exact roadmap I'd follow if I was starting my creative business over from scratch * Why doing "all the right things" in the wrong order keeps you stuck * How to build a creative business that grows without burning you out * What I learnt the hard way across six years and two YouTube channels (so you don't have to) * The shift that separates creators who plateau from creators who last * How to stop feeling busy without being productive in your creative business MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (*Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.) ARTOVA (formerly My Creative Hub) - the visual system I built for creative thinkers who don't work in spreadsheets. 7-day free trial: https://www.artova.io/ [https://www.artova.io/] WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: If you want to go deeper on phase three and actually start building the content engine behind your artwork, listen to this episode next: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-juice-club/id1809390970?i=1000763044841 [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-juice-club/id1809390970?i=1000763044841] WHERE TO FIND ME: * Website: https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ [https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/] * Substack: https://substack.com/@thecreativejuiceclub? [https://substack.com/@thecreativejuiceclub?] * My art channel, Fizz and Flourish: https://www.youtube.com/@fizzandflourish [https://www.youtube.com/@fizzandflourish] * Video Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub]