If you’re trying to make money as a creative entrepreneur, you’re not alone. Just the other day, I had a heart-to-heart with a fellow creative—a super talented furniture painter who’s been running her business for years and creates pieces people rave about.

But she looked at me and said something I hear way too often:

“Cheryl, I’m working so hard… but I still feel stuck. 

And you know what? She’s not alone. I’ve been there too. Maybe you have as well.

I’m just not making the income I thought I would. In this blog post, I’m going to show you 3 simple steps to make money as a creative entrepreneur—without changing anything about your craft or business structure.

If you’re a DIYer, artist, or creative entrepreneur who’s pouring your heart into your work—but still not seeing the kind of income or momentum you hoped for—this post is for you.

Because the truth is… it’s not that you’re doing it wrong.
You might just be missing the one thing that makes everything easier.

What Most Creatives Don’t Realize

As creatives, we tend to underestimate our own skills. You think, “Oh, that’s just something I enjoy,” or “That’s just how my brain works.”

But what if that thing—that gift, that instinct, that creative spark—is the very thing that could unlock new income in your business?

So many creatives are relying on just one income stream when they’re sitting on 3… 5… even 10 more ways to bring in revenue.

You don’t need to hustle harder.
You need to start using what you already have—differently—to make money as a creative entrepreneur on your own terms.

Let Me Tell You What Shifted Everything for Me

When I stopped thinking I only knew how to do one thing (paint)—and started paying attention to my natural strengths—everything changed.

I realized:

• I love teaching… so I created workshops.
• I naturally recommend products… so I started affiliate marketing.
• I had processes and projects I could turn into downloads… so I did.

And let me tell you, it felt so much easier. Not because the work disappeared, but because it finally fit with what I was already doing. I wasn’t starting a whole other business—I was just taking what I already knew and found other ways to make money as a creative entrepreneur.

“You don’t need to do more—you just need to do what works for you.”

And if you’re still not sure what that is yet? Don’t worry. That’s what my Move The Needle Workshop will help you do.

 

💡 3 Simple Steps to Make Money as a Creative Entrepreneur

Want to start seeing progress before the workshop? Here’s what you can do right now:

1. Write down everything you’re already doing in your business.

Be honest. From posting on social media to painting pieces (or whatever you do), from helping others to sharing behind-the-scenes tips—get it all on paper. You’ll be surprised how much you’re already doing that could be monetized with a small tweak.

2. Circle the things that feel easy or fun for you.

This is where the gold is. What comes naturally? What do people always ask you about? Those are clues to the kind of revenue stream that aligns with your personality. That’s your starting point.

3. Ask yourself: “What’s one way I could share or teach this?”

Could you turn that process into a mini-course? Create a downloadable guide? Recommend your favorite tools as an affiliate? Host a small workshop? Your income doesn’t have to come from only selling your product. It can come from sharing what you know.

Want to be super clear on what that might be? Take this personality Quiz to see what it says about how you should be making money.

 

Friend, You’re Closer Than You Think

You don’t need to start over. You just need a little direction—and a better plan that fits who you are as a creative.

The Move the Needle Workshop is designed to help you tap into what you’re already good at—and turn it into income that works with your creative flow, not against it.

So if you’ve been thinking,
“Why isn’t this working?” or
“I know I’m meant for more…”
this is your moment.

Let’s turn your creative spark into something that fuels your business—and fills your bank account.

Additional Resources: The Quiz Every Creative Entrepreneur Needs to Take

You’ve got the talent. Let’s turn it into results.
~ Cheryl 💛

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XOXO,

Cheryl