The secret to hiring freelancers? Smart briefs, clear boundaries, and zero drama. Here’s how indie creators get it right. In 2025, everyone has a brand—and no one has a full-time team. From ecommerce shops to podcast empires, indie creators and scrappy startups are scaling fast by hiring freelancers for everything from logo design to landing […]
Creative Entrepreneurship
How to Monetize Your Creative Skills as an Artistic Entrepreneur
From clever income streams to mindset shifts that actually work, here’s how artistic entrepreneurs are building profitable, purpose-driven careers. Once upon a time, calling yourself a professional artist meant one of two things: But not anymore. Today’s artistic entrepreneurs aren’t waiting for permission—or patrons. They’re building businesses, launching brands, and turning creative skills into serious […]
What is Substack? How Writers Are Turning Newsletters Into Income
Tired of chasing bylines and clicks? Substack makes it possible to write what you love and get paid by the people who care most. If it feels like everyone has a Substack these days, you’re not imagining things—your favorite journalist, your local parenting guru, even your high school lab partner with Opinions About Sourdough. Substack […]
How to Thrive as a Multipassionate Creative
Being multipassionate isn’t a flaw—it’s a superpower. Here’s how to balance your many creative interests without burnout (or feeling like a scattered mess). Some people wake up knowing exactly what they want to do with their lives—become doctors, lawyers, or professional cheese tasters (a real job, by the way). And then there’s you—drawn to a […]
How to Balance Art and Business as a Creative Entrepreneur
Creativity doesn’t have to come at the expense of profitability—here’s how to build a business as a creative entrepreneur without losing your artistic spark. You love what you do—painting, writing, designing, making music—but let’s be real: exposure doesn’t pay the bills. Balancing art and business as a creative entrepreneur can feel like an impossible trade-off—pursue […]