If I could go back and tell my younger creative self-one thing, it would be this: Treat your hobby like a business.
Start talking about your work like it’s a business, not a hobby.
It sounds so simple, right? But that tiny shift changed everything for me.
Why You Need to Treat Your Hobby Like a Business
Years ago, I was just like so many creatives — painting, making things, getting compliments, and giving most of it away for free. I loved what I did, but I wasn’t treating it like a business. I didn’t talk about it like it were valuable. I wasn’t owning my worth, and I wasn’t asking for the sale.
Until one day, while painting this mural, it hit me.
If I wanted people to take my work seriously, I had to take it seriously first.
I realised that the way we speak about our work sets the tone for how others perceive it. If I kept calling it a “little side project” or “just something I do for fun,” how could I expect anyone to see it as worthy of investment?
From Passion to Profit: How to Treat Your Hobby Like a Business
Woman artist confidently showcasing her handmade painting with a caption to sell it on social media.
It’s not about being salesy. It’s about showing up confidently and letting people know you’re open for business.
I realized the only difference between a struggling artist and a successful one was how they showed up. So I made a decision to start treating my talent like a real business. And friend — that was the turning point.
Fast forward to today, and that mindset shift has helped me build a thriving business doing what I love. I teach other women creatives how to do the same — without reinventing the wheel or waiting for “someday.”
That’s when I made the shift. I stopped waiting for opportunities to fall into my lap and started creating them.
If you’ve been sitting on your creative gifts, unsure how to monetize them or afraid to put a price on your passion — I get it. But here’s what I’ve learned: your work has value, and people are willing to pay for it when you present it with confidence.
Treat Your Hobby Like a Business With This Simple Step
Want a Quick Win Today?
Let’s start simple.
Post one photo of your product, painting, or handmade item and use this caption:
“Yes, I made this. Yes, you can own it. DM me for details.”
Simple? Yes.
Powerful? You have no idea.
That one sentence? It opens the door for sales. No pressure, no sleazy pitch. Just confidence.
You don’t need a fancy website or a massive following to begin. What you need to do is show up consistently and confidently.
Start treating your creative work like it’s worthy — because it is. The moment you believe it’s a business, others will too.
Let’s Build the Business Behind Your Talent
You already have the talent. You already have the skill.
What you need now is the structure — the mindset — to treat your hobby like a business.
And you don’t have to do it alone. Let me show you how to build the business behind it. ????
Your Fearless Coach,
Cheryl
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First Things First course; it’s a step-by-step roadmap with everything you need to turn your hobby into a real business
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XOXO,
Cheryl
