These 8 art revenue streams make me $83,893/month

[@CreativeHiveCo]

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[@avrilmiller2028]

Hello, I have a question for you. if I wanted to sell my print design to manufacturers who produces clothing, sheets and shoes how do I do that?

[@ramadamming8498]

If you and numerous others make a business without information or courses, then why would anyone need a course ?

[@maribeledeza7321]

It's really free?????

[@zoeylife2]

I used to create my own silver jewelry. Can I email you regarding some questions I have? I will pay you for consultation.

[@paulaneary7877]

@@ramadamming8498 Good point.

[@MorningCoffeeDaily]

Remember, influencers make money pretending to make money by side hustling when in fact they make money talking to you and youtube views. :)

[@allengina1091]

Yup!

[@Cloud-fw4hu]

Yeah, was thinking the same. 👏🏼

[@Sir.Black.]

You're WRONG! You just watched a 15 minutes pitch to her courses and programs, that's where she makes her money...

[@codeninja100]

This whole video was essentially a very clever ad. She didn't teach you HOW to make this money she showed you ways to make money. To get the how you have to buy her course. Which she just vetted by literally showing us her resume and her impressive numbers. Take notes and apply them to your own creative business! :)

[@RosieGirlRose101]

Normally I’d agree but she literally just said she only makes 700-1000k a month from YT. Which isn’t a lot. This lady is a hustler!

[@shadowdemonaer]

For youtube ad revenue, for anyone reading this, as soon as you meet requirements, turn ads on. Because KZbin was already showing ads on your videos before, and you just weren't being paid for them. Fun fact! If you ever get a video demonetized, the ads still show, you just don't get paid anymore. There's always going to be ads on your content, so please make sure you are compensated for the effort you put in.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@dameanvil]

- 00:00 🎨 Creatives can make a full-time income through various means. - 00:16 💍 The first revenue stream is a polymer clay food jewelry business, generating $150,000 to $180,000 annually. - 02:00 🗺 Another business sells personalized vintage map art, making $508,000 last year. - 03:58 🎓 Selling courses through Creative Hive, generating $414,000 in sales last year. - 05:43 💎 Another jewelry shop, The Bright Jewel, provides supplemental passive income. - 07:07 📹 Monetizing a KZbin channel, earning $700 to $1,000 monthly from ads. - 08:35 🛒 Selling polymer clay jewelry wholesale, previously reaching over 100 stores. - 10:15 🎭 Pursuing acting in Los Angeles, earning over $50,000 since 2017. - 11:41 🎥 Teaching on Creative Live, earning tens of thousands of dollars in commissions. - 13:08 💸 Emphasizes the importance of diversifying income streams for financial stability.

[@mugglesandmadness]

You're the GOAT, thank you so much for this

[@drkatel]

Thank you. I wish all the commenters saying “no way she’s making that much selling jewelry” would read this and realize that she has a LOT of balls in the air. It sounds exhausting to me, but I’m at the other end of my work life (ie retired) and anything that requires setting a morning alarm sounds exhausting now lol.

[@drkatel]

@@dameanvil I don't understand your question. My comment was thanking you for spelling it out because it shows how much she's earning through multiple methods. Then I was kidding about how lazy I've gotten since retiring-my days of 80-hour weeks are behind me. My reality is unchanged?

[@mb3938]

Thank you for saving my time

[@CleaningHealth]

My company is hiring people for writing jobs. If you're interested let me know on my v logs. .

[@CherylAnnRose]

Acting is an art. I can’t believe people think it’s not. I worked in Film & Television in Hollywood for 30 years, my career. More people starve and return home (where ever that is) rather than make a living wage in acting. Kudos to you, with your acting. I’m very impressed with your other business as well and have started to sell some of my art hobby items. I barely make anything but I love it. Like you did, I’m learning as I go. That’s how I learn best. Thanks for the video.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@SooperToober]

@@CreativeHiveCo uhhh - that was a back handed compliment - they said u were “acting” as in “insincere”…c’mon now! Ur smarter than that female Warren Buffet 😂😂😂

[@LCLand]

Are you saying those artsy supplies behind her are props?

[@AlysaAlysaBolissaBananaFannaFe]

​@@SooperToober The content creator said she acts as one of her revenue streams...

[@Mangoleaf23]

This person is not an artist, but an amazing business woman. I’m sure she could sell a home made tooth paste recipe

[@noname-nu6oo]

In my country there's a saying that says the best business minded person are themselves an artist. Most artists are naturally a good entrepreneur because of their creativity.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I appreciate the kind words! Thank you.

[@PulpParadise]

There are people making millions creating their own homemade toothpaste & selling it. The only limit is your imagination.

[@t.g.7180]

Definitely! She's so smart

[@JishinimaTidehoshi]

@@noname-nu6oo They are not called ConArtists for no reason 😁

[@CameronFussner]

Making money is not the same as keeping it there is a reason why investments aren't well taught in schools, the examples you gave are well stationed, the market crisis gave me my first millions, people shy away from hard times, I embrace them.. well at least my advisor does lol.

[@AlfredWilliams-ki6ri]

Investors should be cautious about their exposure and be wary of new buys, especially during inflation. Such high yields in this recession is only possible under the supervision of a professional or trusted advisor.

[@CharlesArthur-fq5sx]

This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this are you a pro investor?

[@williamDonaldson432]

I stopped trying to predict market outcomes based on chart studying after 3 years of uncertainty. Not having a mentor caused me 3 years of pain. I learned to follow the market's direction and keep it simple with discipline.

[@foreverlaura-fq4eu]

@@williamDonaldson432 Could you kindly elaborate on the advisor's background and qualifications?

[@williamDonaldson432]

Finding financial advisors like Annette Marie Holt who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@animefan2007bg]

Ok so my mind is blown 🤯 Please make a video on how you manage to do all these things 🙏

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you enjoyed the content! I'll see if I can address that in an upcoming video. Stay tuned!

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

Right??!! I am like WOW! Good for her.

[@elyshieva7375]

​@@CreativeHiveCo yes please do it! I though I have to choose what to focus on but now I am not so sure 🤣 what you shared is insane in my view

[@se-uh8br]

@@CreativeHiveCoJust subscribed because of this video! I'd like to learn more about it. I really hope you can talk about how you manage to do those.

[@cbagot]

Time management and organization for creatives would be great.

[@kortyEdna825]

I like investing in close-end funds that pay monthly dividends. The trick is to hold long term and reinvest the monthly dividends plus buy more shares on a monthly basis or when ever you can afford to. This can be easily done because close-end funds are bought and sold on the stock market just like regular stock. That’d be enough to create a portfolio that would pay you between $50k to $70k in dividend income

[@KaurKhangura]

Just because there are opportunities in the market doesn’t mean you should go in blindly. To understand the potential factors that contribute to your financial growth, I'll advise you to seek the help of a professional

[@foden700]

I completely agree; I am 60 years old, recently retired, and have approximately $1,250,000 in external retirement funds. I am debt free and have very little money in retirement funds compared to the total value of my portfolio over the past three years. To be honest, having a portfolio-advisor for investing is genius!

[@brucemichelle5689.]

​ That does make a lot of sense, unlike us, you seem to have the Market figured out. Who is this consultant?

[@foden700]

‘’Marisa Michelle Litwinsky’’ is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@briansmyla8696]

Let's be clear - you use the word 'make' in place of the more correct word 'gross'. The burning question is how much of what you 'make' do you actually get to 'keep'?

[@Sleipnirseight]

My thoughts as well

[@lk969]

I get your skepticism but this lady owns multiple businesses. She prob pays rent, taxes, supplies, employee etc. Some of it is tax deductible. Nothing dodgy about any of that. Even if she gets to only keep 1/3 of it - I'd say that's pretty great. I'm familiar with all of this bc I freelance/am self-employed. Also - I don't know anyone who goes around sharing their "gross income". The common language is "I make x amount of dollars" and that's what she is sharing here.

[@SamKressin]

I know people who “made” 400k selling art prints online but spent most of that money on ads with very small profit

[@rrg144atgmail]

As a person whose last name is Gross, I'm either deeply offended or greatly complimented. Well, of course, neither, but I get your point. And it's an eternal question. Say a musician makes music purely for the love of music, posts it somewhere and make big $$$s. Can they, going forward, continue to make out of love, or does the desire for dinero contaminate their art? I have no answer, nor experience at financial success for my art, but I wouldn't mind finding out. But, yes, this woman's channel seems more business oriented than art oriented. But best to her, and to you, and to all. We all have to manage our invented realities.

[@vikkik.jackson3413]

@@lk969well said

[@brieworton6043]

Have you/ can you do a video on how you manage doing everything? Like how do you balance all of these things so well everyday?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I'll keep that in mind. Stay tuned! 🥰

[@CYNEMICAL]

@@CreativeHiveCo I'd love to see this kind of video too!

[@vf3546]

Agreed!

[@myraichikawa4479]

I was gonna ask for the same! ❤

[@clariba3452]

And then how you do It with homeschool kids as a single mom too!!!😄

[@DJ-pw4wu]

Whew! I'm exhausted just listening to everything you do! What a go-getter!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thanks for the support! 💖

[@dogscratchedoor]

Well folks, I think I heard pretty clearly that she also employees other people to accomplish certain tasks. So nothing mysterious about that. I have to say this lady had some brilliant ideas and a huge amount of energy. I love the polymer clay jewelry shop, so creative and pleasing to look at. Can't imagine how scent was applied to the finished product.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much!

[@RapunzelASMR]

Polymer clay food jewellery was my full time income but I had to work all the time. With 2 kids it was too hard but thankfully my youtube made enough

[@CreativeHiveCo]

It's great to hear that your KZbin channel has provided a more flexible income source. Thank you for sharing!

[@kieranmarsh363]

Her other source of income is extending the hours in her day from 24 hours to 124 hours in a day

[@CreativeHiveCo]

If only I had that superpower! 😄 Thank you for watching!

[@theecstatic9686]

She's healthy, smart, and stays busy. Don't be jealous.

[@jthamilton6467]

She's NOT doing all the things EVERY day. Duh! Smh

[@TheCatD]

lol Right?

[@Rachelle-Functional-Art]

You are a big business girl! The green box is beautiful! Been following you for a few years now and so appreciate all that you share❤😊

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much!

[@levelup2014]

Respect, I had this video recommended to me and almost rolled my eyes thinking it was going to be another influencer who made their money from selling courses but your a well accomplished business owner congrates!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you! ♥️

[@soupisgood44]

but all of her links ONLY sell courses. I haven't been able to find any links to any of her shops with her products, even through the links via her instagram. I have no clue what her shops look like, they're all just links to her courses

[@SL-lz9jr]

​​​​@@soupisgood44 Found Tiny Hands website by just Googling "Tiny Hands Jewelry". For some reason I can't post the URL. It looks like a cute website. Regardless, she isn't doing her job if she isn't promoting her courses, right? Lol

[@ashleymartinez4253]

@@soupisgood44 It took me 30 seconds to find her shop on facebook

[@Ceilvia]

@@soupisgood44 Try to search tiny hand jewellery in google, the first result is her polymerclay shop

[@txspacemom765]

I have a FT job in STEM. That allows me to run several sides jobs, that bring in way more than my regular job. I have a 5 year plan to get out of the rat race and rely on my side jobs. I pet/house sit, I make custom German clothing (I live in a German town in the US and we have a huge festival here, so I make specialized clothing for the season) and I do photography- of all kinds- product, people, pets, and my own love of outdoors. I have also made a little money with freelance writing and writing curriculum, related to aerospace.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thanks for sharing your journey-it's really inspiring to see how you’re turning your passions into successful ventures. Best of luck with your future plans!

[@SummerBaby728]

How on earth are you doing the work of a dozen people? This seems bonkers to me. I’m lucky if I can keep the house clean, cook, do my personal admin stuff & errands, and get in like 5 hours of work on my ONE job on any given day. I’m overwhelmed just doing that. How do you do it?

[@msvladyslavap]

I’ll share a secret with you, if you enjoy the work you do it produces more energy to do even more work 😅 then it works as a snowball effect, the more you enjoy and share the joy with others the greater it amplifies. I’m sure she had multiple failed business attempts too, statistically 1 in 10 business survive, so perhaps she tried a 100 things before 10 of them shoot off. Don’t give up and love what you do, I know it sounds super cliche but it works 🫶

[@msvladyslavap]

I had two young children and unending array of chores and errands, but kept trying different things until one of them stuck then went from there. You have to learn to be military style with your time 🥲 4-5 hours on a weekend to meal prep, shop for 7-10 days, clean (had to give up on having home clean during the week and release resistance and anxiety, took a few months of therapy to unravel but it was worth it). Schedule time for your dream, get therapy if you feel resistance, maybe coaching for clarity and accountability. Keep faith in yourself and your dreams ❤❤

[@marissapayne2635]

Also, if she’s making that much money, she probably has a staff to do household things, shopping etc… if all I had to do was the things I enjoyed, I’d probably have 12 businesses too 😅 which is to say, maybe try to get one thing up and running ❤ that’s where I’m at

[@msvladyslavap]

@@marissapayne2635 exactly 👍 start with one and master it, it’s like one door opens the other. As your skills and confidence grow opportunities will follow 💯

[@Katakagara]

Delegate all the stuff you don’t want to do. Hire others. Simple. You just need the money!

[@ChloeReynolds-Art]

As someone who literally likes doing everything creative and felt like I couldnt start a career because that would be limiting what I do for the rest of my life - thank you for this video. I love illustrating kids books but also making cute stickers then also fine art paintings and also ceramics/pottery and also recently embroidery, crochet, wood carving, and wood burning. Help. lol

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I feel you on that! It's amazing to have so many creative interests, but it can feel overwhelming to choose just one path. The good news is, you don't have to! Embrace your diverse talents and let them all inspire each other. 😊

[@NathanMcgregs]

With markets tumbling, inflation soaring, the Fed imposing large interest-rate hike, while treasury yields are rising rapidly-which means more red ink for portfolios this quarter. How can I profit from the current volatile market, I'm still at a crossroads deciding if to liquidate my $125k bond/stocck portfoli0

[@FrankCarter-qv8yn]

It’s precisely at times like these that investors need to be on guard against the next certainty. You don’t have to act on every forecast, hence i will suggest you get yourself a financial-advisor that can provide you with entry and exit points on the shares/ETF you focus on.

[@JulieHudson-ht1wx]

Right, I've been in constant touch with a fiinancial-analyst since covid . You know these days it's really easy to buy into trending stock`s, but the task is determining when to buy or sell . My advisorr decides entry and exit commands on my portfoliio, I've accrued over $300k from an initially stagnant reserve of $150K.

[@philipUi]

please may i know your Advisor?

[@FrankCarter-qv8yn]

*"She's mostly on the telegram with her ID name Below"

[@FrankCarter-qv8yn]

Marieslopie

[@CK-solutions]

I love all of these, but really appreciated your last point. There's no shame in having a conventional job while you build up the other, creative income streams. I was chasing a creative entry business, then life circumstances forced me into a boring conventional role. As I was going through my goals recently, I was thinking either, or - should I develop my boring conventional job or jump back into creative? It makes sense to pay my bills now with my conventional role and work on the creative stuff, until it grows beyond my conventional role.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Absolutely, there's no shame in pursuing conventional employment while building up your creative endeavors on the side. Balancing both worlds allows you to pay the bills while still pursuing your dreams. And who knows? With dedication and persistence, your creative pursuits may eventually surpass your conventional job. 😊

[@JHL29]

Hi Mei, just want to say thank you for being transparent with your income and revenue streams and being an authentic person. I am also an hustler and very multi-passionate so I really understand your choices and your paths. It may sounds strange to others why we try to tackle so many things. Can't we just satisfied with one if brings enough income? People are really mean sometimes trying to bring you down. Just want you to know I really benefitted from your videos and you are always very honest. It is true that there are a lot of competition in coaching. I have considered your course last year, but I was at a different place than I am now. I will look into it again.

[@alessiacascino1674]

Why does she say she's not a talented person? She can definitely model polymer clay, she makes jewelry, she had the idea of the personalized maps... You have success because YOU DO HAVE TALENT

[@NightElfMohawkx]

Classic click bait lol

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I appreciate your kind words! Thank you for watching!

[@greenradishgrrl]

Yesssssss!!! I agree!!

[@ninirossau2304]

you need to get money from youtube, you have the most impressive library of videos. and you are so inspiring. keep doing what you do! lots of love from Denmark

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much! Sending lots of love back from here to Denmark! ❤️

[@foljs5858]

"These 8 art revenue streams make me $83,893/month" actually they don't, else you wouldn't be selling "how to get rich" content on KZbin

[@soupisgood44]

I can't freaking find ANY of the links to her jewelry shops, she only sells online courses it seems

[@kaitlynraw4899]

​@@soupisgood44 I found her website very easily, just by typing in 'tiny hands jewelry'. Other stuff pops up, but her jewelry also shows in the lineup.

[@moshack]

She capitalizes a lot on being smart and cute 🥰. Great for her.

[@JDHarford]

…all the businesses are live and accessible. Creativehive is the courses earning 83k a year doesnt stop someone pushing for more, she’s clearly motivated to make more money, share and grow more revenue streams. Great content and inspiring 😊

[@foljs5858]

@@JDHarford It's great that you support your cousin!

[@reemel-shabrawy8388]

This is really the first time for me to comment on a KZbin video. But I really needed to thank you. Not only that I found your video rich in ideas, inspirations and insights ( I took a lot of notes), but more importantly, in my experience, I have never encountered someone who’s openly sharing their experience and ideas as you did which I’m sure will help jump steps ahead than expected, even if they were small steps. I admire your ambition and dedication, and wish you a lifetime of success and happiness.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Aww! Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you found the video helpful and inspiring! I love sharing what I’ve learned, and it’s great to know it’s making a difference for you. Wishing you all the success and happiness on your journey too! 😊

[@jesterfeathers]

I’m not interested in creating THAT many different revenue streams 😵‍💫 (3 or 4 would probably be my max bc I really wouldn’t want to hire a whole team to help me run things, maybe just one assistant) but it’s really encouraging to see an indie artist doing so well for herself 🙂 Did you start all these businesses at the same time? If you slowly started them over the years as you gained more experience, then it might not be as overwhelming as it seems at first glance… 🤔

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I didn't start all these businesses at the same time. It was a gradual process, building each one as I gained more experience and confidence. Starting small and growing at your own pace can make it much more manageable. I'm glad you find my journey encouraging! 😊

[@lotsoflovemadelief]

Thank you for mentioning acting as a form of art! I'm an actress and content creator and love these both art forms so so much! I cannot wait to make a living from both of them.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You got this! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@myopinions1]

Thank you for being so transparent! You gave me so many ideas to think about. I'd love to know revenue vs profit and the expense breakdown for each company. Your time must be worth thousands an hour.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you found the video helpful! Revenue vs profit breakdown and expense analysis sound like awesome topics for a follow-up video! Thank you for watching

[@myopinions1]

@@CreativeHiveCo amazing! Looking forward!

[@TheeBamse]

So who makes the $150K per year of polymer jewelry? Bc obviously two people can't hand make that much product.

[@soupisgood44]

I can't freaking find ANY of the links to her jewelry shops, she only sells online courses it seems

[@ashleygreen127]

I was thinking she's definitely outsourcing the manual labor.. there's no way she can be sculpting enough to bring in that kind of money as well as all these other things

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Efficiency techniques, streamlined processes, and a dedicated team that assists with non-creative tasks are key elements in achieving our production goals. With the right systems and support in place, I'm able to meet demand and also work on my other businesses.

[@jen9996]

I am sure your profit is very good but I wish you had stated profit and not revenue. You pay a team, and art supplies are not cheap, plus marketing, shipping and packing. I am sure there are more expenses I don't know about. Artists trying to make a living need to understand what their profit will be.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

There are indeed numerous expenses involved, from paying the team to sourcing materials, marketing efforts, and all the nitty-gritty details of shipping and packaging. I'll certainly consider delving into such details in a future video. Thanks for watching!

[@nikkian9254]

The neat thing about having a business is tax deductions!:D I'd love to learn more about the deets too 😄 Thanks for sharing this CreativeHive! I'm inspired 💕

[@Rose-qk3mb]

@@CreativeHiveCo Please do I’d love to see it.

[@Vickiluv]

I have bought your jewelry! Love it! Thank you for this video, so inspiring!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed your purchase. 💖

[@NeseHasan]

That cashback was a lifesaver last week. It’s comforting to know you get something back after a rough day

[@PatrickAngwin]

I agree with most of the positive comments, this is a really great, interesting, informative, down to earth and helpful video. Thanks!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@racheljune688]

Just came across you in this video, and I'm now newly subbed. You are amazing and can take on a lot, which is not for everybody. I'm definitely one of those who can take a lot on too! I graduated with my degree in marketing and entrepreneur and since have just only wanted to do my own businesses and market them. I'm starting out on Amazon right now. Seeing your diversity and other income streams gives me hope to do similar in my own niches. Thanks for your amazing content and sharing your knowledge. 😊

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much!

[@KLeonardM]

Please provide links to your Etsy shops ??? Really interested in your jewelry. Thanks so much.

[@YogaBlissDance]

Didn't she mention them in start of video just enter the urls...I'm past that point in video but pretty sure she showed the map one and the polymer one too?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Here you go: www.etsy.com/shop/tinyhands?ref=shop_sugg_market You can also check my Shopify store: tinyhandsonline.com/

[@TatjanaVeretennikova]

Hi, Mei! What tools do you use to drive traffic to your Shopify store?

[@VLoveCrystals]

good question.

[@TatjanaVeretennikova]

@CreativeHiveCo Google ads, Facebook ads, Pinterest, ...?

[@toastnmarmaladez7404]

She uses 'influencer' marketing. Basically she approaches people with an established audience to help promote her products. Or other media like magazines, blogs etc. She talks about this in her other videos.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Influencer and email marketing! 😊

[@TatjanaVeretennikova]

@@CreativeHiveCo thank you! 🙂

[@paolaanimator]

I subbed and liked your video! I admire your hustle on art and businesses. Keep up the great work!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much!

[@AberrantArt]

How much does your art make ONLY in profit, not gross revenue. ONLY art sales, not affiliate, KZbin Ads, etc. Only art, gross monthly profit??? 🤔

[@lias.rogers360]

Just came across your channel, you're such a hustler! I'm a creative person too (have 2 businesses that I'm putting on a break) since I have a PT office work 25 hrs/week. But you inspire me again to jump start my creative sides + businesses! Thank you!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that I’ve inspired you. I’m excited for you to jump-start your creative projects and businesses again. Keep pushing forward and following your passion! 😊

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

I love that you get excited about packaging the way I do 😂😂💝. Great video, love that you love jewelry because I HATE making it 😂🙌 Thank you for the tips.

[@soarrefly]

Don't sell yourself so short, promote yourself and don't shy away from advertizing! You have to put yourself first so don't fret about this "annoying your audience" fear. You good.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@Maree2505]

What is the NET PROFIT of these different revenue streams?

[@stephanie.kilgast]

I remember your "tiny hands" shop when I was selling miniature food jewelry myself (my shop was "petitplat"). It was pretty lucrative indeed, I got bored and turned to fine art, but money has never been much motivation for me, you're clearly a business woman above else :)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

It's cool that you remember my "tiny hands" shop! "Petitplat" sounds adorable too. It's amazing how hobbies and passions can evolve over time-I'm glad you found fulfillment in fine art. For me, the business side of things is definitely a big part, but creativity and connecting with people through my work is what drives me most. It's always great to hear from fellow creators who've navigated similar paths!

[@JulieHaskett]

Hey Mei - I took your course years ago - so helpful! I've been watching you since your days on Creative Live and it's been fun to watch you grow in so many ways over the years. You have always been honest in that building a business is (almost) never a quick way to earn an income and setting realistic expectations for your clients and followers.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Wow, thank you so much for sticking around on this journey with me! 💗 Building a business is definitely a marathon and setting realistic expectations is key. I'm glad you resonated with it 😊

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Wow, thank you so much for sticking around on this journey with me! 💗 Building a business is definitely a marathon and setting realistic expectations is key. I'm glad you resonated with it 😊

[@meow1402]

I love how straightforward and transparent you are with the information you have shared with us. Thank you

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@chikwonna06]

I absolutely loved this from start to finish. I don't have a niche yet, but your video definitely has inspired me to dig deeper and keep going and not to stop ❤️

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching! Finding a niche can be a journey, and I'm sure you'll discover something amazing as you explore. Keep going and stay passionate-you’ve got this! ❤️

[@raisacuan2824]

Thank you for this. I sometimes would like to watch on yt, videos about art and business and I stumble upon this jewel. What I like about it is that it’s not intimidating to watch like some videos are when they talk about business and stuff. It’s inspiring and provides ideas for those who wants to do art and monetize their art as well. Very well done❤

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@CDHpetcare]

congrats on your success. My daughter is off at university studying art and jewelry as a freshman. I hope that she makes as many wise decisions as you have. You are such an inspiration.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much!

[@ellaschannel777]

Wow, I'm genuinely surprised to see so many negative comments just because she's sharing business ideas and tips. I saw it differently; it was valuable information for me and it has inspired me to pursue my diverse interests. Why not give it a try and explore what you love doing or discover your passions, whether or not they generate streams of income?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

It's awesome to hear that you found the video valuable and inspiring! Sometimes, different perspectives can stir up a range of reactions. But at the end of the day, it's all about finding what resonates with you personally. Keep exploring your passions and chasing your dreams-it's what makes life exciting! 😊

[@StayArtsy]

I know right? Hater’s need to get a life

[@naomicgabriel]

Great video, you're an example of a 'business first' person on KZbin. Many creators start a business, see a small bump of success and then ride out the coach/guru wave instead. You seem to have actual skin in the game. If I was in your niche, I'd have no issues buying your course after watching this video. Inspiring.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it! ♥️

[@1827handmade]

When you had to go fetch the boxes lol love the enthusiasm, beautiful boxes! I take my hat off to you, you do so much, wow. Bravo.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words! ♥️

[@deannajohnson2629]

Please make video on how to start! I paint 🎨 and I make wreaths! I want to start with shorts and TikTok and work my way up with my art channel

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi there! This might help if you're also considering KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIOXlmqGq9l4ebs

[@Emmywu]

The question that no one is asking: if you make almost $100k every month, why the HELL would you still making KZbin videos? Something does not add up.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thanks for your question! In the video, I mentioned that part of that income comes from the monetization of my KZbin videos. Creating content for my KZbin channel also helps drive traffic to my online businesses. Plus, I love connecting with my audience and sharing valuable insights. It's a win-win!

[@LL-ex1gp]

It’s not like she gets to put all of the $100k in her pocket each month. She’s obviously doing very well, but also has to pay for materials, people to pack/ship her products, video production and more. Along with taxes, insurance, etc. etc.

[@yaminahbrown-rodriguez7004]

She says it in the video. She provides free content and has to be present as a part of her business model

[@hsp9802]

@@LL-ex1gpI believe the word you’re looking for is overhead. The supplies she has to buy to make different crafts, storage, trade show supplies &travel expenses, the cost of acquisition and maintenance crafting machines, computers, printers, software…and on and on. It’s all just Overhead

[@LL-ex1gp]

@@hsp9802 Yes, it is…thank you. I spelled it out because people often don’t realize or forget about how much goes into running a business and it’s not just the product itself.

[@Metal-Spark]

I'd love to know how you scale something like the handmade clay jewellery. I've dabbled in making clay sculptures and I'd love to start selling those but one of my biggest concerns isn't necessarily failure, but rather being successful enough that I literally don't have enough hours in the day to make all the orders. By no means am I assuming I'd be that successful by the way, but if it did happen by complete luck then I have no idea how I'd handle it and would probably look very unprofessional in the process which could tank the brand.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

One strategy is to streamline your production process without sacrificing quality. This might involve creating molds for repetitive shapes, batching similar tasks together, or even outsourcing certain tasks like packaging or admin work. You got this!

[@fantasycraft-forge]

That's very valuable informations! To everyone who thinks you can't make money from your art, you can, but it takes time ... a lot of time usually. Love the video 🤩

[@CreativeHiveCo]

So glad you found it helpful! Absolutely, making money from art is possible. Thanks for the love! 🤩🎨

[@brettinabox5607]

I feel that most success stories now just revolve about getting in on a good thing for 2020.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@LaciPlodega]

Goal in the future do collaberate on some artistic projects with you... In the next year. Also to act in the same show/movie as you. Thank you so much for sharing this. You rock. Part of feeling confident being sponsored is stating outright vpart of the fee is a trial period with the product/person and settib a very hard line that the product must be sent as a part of your fee to them including shipping and handling.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@lululemonbar9110]

I want to do digital art but concerned about people stealing it, copycats etc. what advice do you have for this please?

[@bonbonstation314]

You need to rid of your insecurities and become secure enough that theft, imitation, and hateful-admiration are the best compliments and proof that you are doing something right. There's nothing you can do to prevent it, so become mature enough that you are not sensitive to such things. Be confident in your niches and continue to grow so when imitated, they'll just never be you. With theft, only worry about your customers being ripped off and not receiving what they deserve for their money, and not take it as a personal offence. Report as needed, but no need to fly into a rage over it. Tl;Dr fix your insecurity skill issue

[@pat4005]

It is theft of intellectual property and income when you spend your time to create original art and some lazy person or company steals it. You must be using other people's art and not doing your own original art, with the horrible reply you gave. Also, the poster of the question only asked a simple and valid question, they did not "fly into a rage" over anything. So I don't know what that part of your reply was all about. You are just overdramatic and insensitive to theft of intellectual property.

[@bonbonstation314]

@@pat4005 nope, just been doing art long enough and gone much of through it myself that this is the lesson you just learn at the end of the day, because anything else is just a waste of time and energy. you just accept and move on, and keep going strong in improving your own skillset. and i never said they flew into a rage over anything, I was referring to if it DID happen, to NOT do that. reading comprehension, my dude, learn it.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi there! The easiest ones are adding watermarks to your digital art and including a copyright notice with your artwork, stating that it's your intellectual property and should not be reproduced without your permission. Also, only share high-resolution files with trusted individuals or clients to minimize the risk of unauthorized distribution. 😊

[@lululemonbar9110]

@@CreativeHiveCo thank you so much!!!

[@theresacard2237]

You go, girl! Don't pay any attention to the negative people.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much!

[@Mynameisbemaia]

Great video Mei! I get the impression that you put in a lot of work and I like that you're honest about the work you had to do to get where you are. I hope to find my pass soon.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I'm glad to shed some light on your journey, you can do it. Thank you so much! 🥰

[@stargazeronesixseven]

😊🙏 These are good guides for people who are good at Arts but didn't know how to monetize their skills through the internet! Giving hope to talented but starving Artists out there! Thank You So Much Creative Hive channel for the illuminations & for sharing! Many Happy Good Blessings in Return to you Lady Teacher! 😊🙏🌷🌿🍎🍊🌏✌💜🕊

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@lustiQue]

Here I am nervous just starting ONE business lol. Hope to achieve your level of success with it. ❤

[@CreativeHiveCo]

It's perfectly normal to feel nervous when starting a business-everyone starts somewhere. Wishing you all the success with your venture! You got this!

[@orlinchirinos1981]

This is awesome 👏 multiple income streams help a lot

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Yes it does! Thank you for watching!

[@mtra.der.veler24]

What is the net income? 83krevenue less expenses?

[@ourcozymountainlife]

I love how excited you are over your new jewelry boxes, I can totally relate, I adore these little touches to augment our products, like icing on the cake ❤ and holy cow woman, you need to bottle your productivity, well done on alllllll the things🙌🏻

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment!

[@vrg8jj8]

Thank you ❤ I loved the information in this video! I'm just starting out and it was very inspiring 🎉

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're so welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@newearth2920]

Such a generous video. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennsmith2657]

"The trust that I've built with my community is worth way more than a few hundred bucks." ❤❤❤❤ And, this felt oddly like permission to stay alligned with my soul. Wait...I mean confirmation, not permission. Thanks for being you. Thanks for creating. Thanks for following your intuition. Inspired!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words! ♥️

[@RandomButBeautiful]

congrats on actually making your own jewelry, unlike certain scammer etsy shops who claim to be making hand made jewelry that is actually mass laser cut in chinese factories...

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I truly appreciate your recognition of the handmade nature of my jewelry. I put a lot of effort and love into each piece, and it's great to hear that it's valued. Thank you for watching!

[@HeyCoachBarbara]

This is very impressive. I tend to have multiple projects and it’s nice to know that’s it okay. In fact, it’s very good to not allow yourself to get stuck on just one thing. Great video and great delivery. Very helpful 💗

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching!

[@pianogal82]

I hv to say... her drive is incredible. I believe if everyone in this world so hardworking and positive minded like her.. it is surely matter of time to become successful. well done Mei! Keep it up! Don't forget though stay Healthy is most important in life

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot to me. I'm grateful for all the support and encouragement. I always try to stay positive and work hard, but you're right-health is the most important thing. I'll definitely keep that in mind. ♥️

[@Perfect.Presence.Pisces]

1 you are so beautiful. 2 your intelligence is so attractive. You go girl!!!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@ZephyrinSkies]

I'd argue it does take art talent to make realistic miniature polymer clay food, even if it's not drawing. The other businesses are more using templates and marketing though. Great insights. I remember years ago that scented waffle necklace blowing up when it was used as a prop in a TV show and how it was from an Etsy shop, and now to see you're that person and have kept going and grown so much is so cool.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts ♥️

[@TeriWesterman]

You never cease to amaze me. Can I ask where you get your jewelry boxes? I have a custom jewelry store on Etsy and have been searching for boxes. Love to hear from you. How you do all that you do is amazing. You are the new Martha Stewart.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much! I got the custom boxes from Alibaba 😊

[@FridayKnits]

Oh I loved the acting one! I do creative work plus acting and love that you included it in this video :)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@Sheron1956]

Hello Mei!! Many thanks always!!! You are impressive!! I am watching you from Barbados and from a situation of...let me just ask how can I communicate with you or learn more about how I can become a client please?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You can reach out to me via email at [e-mail] or send me a DM through my IG account: instagram.com/creativehiveco/.

[@susanhimmaugh5646]

Excellent information! Thank you. Going into retirement with a motorhome and hoping to generate some income. I think between my husband and I we might be able to pull off a couple of these.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you learned something from me. You guys can do it! 💖

[@the.modern.coconut]

thanks for keeping it real. you are very we spoken and I appreciate you making the valid points I needed to hear

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it ♥️

[@hzlbld]

It was one of the greatest videos I've ever watched. If you talk for hours, I would love to listen. You explained everything very clearly and in detail. And you gave realistic information. Many people tell false information about ways to earn money. Thank you for working so hard and explaining it so beautifully. I am proud as your sister.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words! ♥️

[@storiesbydesirae]

Thanks for sharing your journey. This was a helpful watch. Also, your customized jewelry boxes are cool. I like that it's a slideout with a pull type of vibe, like a drawer. A nice touch :)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! And hey, thanks for noticing the jewelry boxes! Yeah, we wanted to add a little extra flair to the packaging, and the slide-out, pull-type design felt like a fun way to make it more than just a box. Appreciate the love for the details! 😊

[@kanemediaus]

Thx for the info and the real deal about things that others have glamorized!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@andreasinc4509]

Love your channel and your jewerly! You put a lot of passion ☺️

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words ♥️

[@KathyJurek]

Hi Mei! I don't know how you do it all! You're amazing! :)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

😊 thank you!

[@Sparkleon123]

Excellent video. I recently read that Millionaires have at LEAST five different streams of income, not just a lone dayjob income. So if we all want to make more money, we need more streams flowing. Also, those printed boxes are fantastic can you share the maker? I got a batch and they were really not so good, I just give them away at shows and would love a different supplier

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi! I found my supplier in Alibaba. Lots of great manufacturers on there! 😊

[@StayArtsy]

So true.

[@lindabinley574]

What a great video! All meat, no fluff. Thank you.

[@CursiveCursing]

J-Curve businesses galore. More power to you.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much and you too! 💖

[@loringuyen5850]

Truly appreciate the transparency. Thank you!! Awesome video

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@iXzenoS]

Hi Mei, thanks for the invaluable content. As someone striving to diversify my income streams, I often find it difficult to give a clear answer when asked what I do or what my profession is. I'm wondering how you go about introducing yourself - like do you say you're a creator? an entrepreneur?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi there! I'm glad you found the content helpful! When it comes to introducing myself, I like to use terms that reflect the range of what I do. I often go with "creator" if I want to emphasize the creative aspect or "entrepreneur" if I want to highlight the business side. It really depends on the context and who I'm speaking with.

[@iXzenoS]

@@CreativeHiveCo Yeah I just wish there was a well-established word or two, or a profession, that accurately describes people who do a variety of things for a living without one thing being the primary one and the rest side gigs. Like usually if I say “entrepreneur” or “creator” the other person is like “huh? of what?” and I’m back to fiddling my thumbs having to explain each thing I do or just brush it off vaguely due to time constraints and such. Sometimes I just wanna say something like “web design” or “school teacher” or “photographer” and move the conversation forward, but then that won’t accurately convey everything I do and may have missed opportunities because of that.

[@KSMP]

You hit the jackpot for sure and I'm sure the results you've had are from hard work, but they are far from typical. There is a certain amount of luck involved. Having the right product at the right time etc.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I appreciate your perspective! Thank you for watching!

[@belle8i]

I just found your videos and you sound like a person I did a tarot reading for a few years ago.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@johnnyc.5979]

When is it ever enough money? What is your end game? That's what I wanna know.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

It's a great question, and I think the answer varies for everyone. For me, it's not just about the money-it's about creating something meaningful, finding fulfillment in what I do, and being able to sustain myself and my passions.

[@syna388]

You earned a new subscriber with me. Great content and great info I will be watching. ❤😺❤😺❤😺❤

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@syna388]

You are very welcome. ❤❤❤👍👍👍😺😺😺

[@BurcinNesrin]

Smart move! I went with roulette and a bit on blackjack. The bonuses make a big difference. What games are you eyeing

[@SuperBrowndog1]

Most artists who make "real" money have mastered the business and marketing techniques necessary for a successful business. That part is not easy.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Finding that balance between creativity and entrepreneurship can be a journey, but with dedication and the right strategies, it's absolutely achievable.😊

[@soupisgood44]

I don't understand- literally all of your links through your social media and website are strictly online courses. I can't find any links to your "major income sources," being your shops. Where are the links to your jewelry? Why does this video feel so scammy?

[@nikkireigns]

I saw your comments which inspired me to look myself. Didn’t find anything! Wouldn’t a link to the product here be beneficial?? Definitely feels icky :(

[@gregkrazanski]

did you google tiny hands jewelry? her shop is the first hit

[@NathanEllery]

yes it is the first hit on googling it. That actually makes you look like a jealous competitor.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Here's the link to my jewelry shop: tinyhandsonline.com/. It is also searchable in Google. 😊

[@alskarmode]

@@CreativeHiveCo that should have been linked in the description box... very sketchy that you wouldn't

[@starvingartistscollective]

An excellent video Mei!! ! One of your best. So much to think about. Thank you!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching! ♥️

[@EcomCarl]

This video is a fantastic showcase of how creativity combined with strategic diversification can lead to financial independence for artists. using multiple platforms and income streams not only maximizes earnings but also stabilizes income in the often unpredictable world of art

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You're absolutely right-combining creativity with strategic diversification can really make a difference for artists. 😊

[@melv6785]

My daughter makes beautiful polymer clay jewelry but never sold anything

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's awesome that your daughter makes beautiful polymer clay jewelry! Sometimes, the hardest part is just getting started with selling. She could try setting up an online shop to get her work out there. 😊

[@UnePatateDouce]

Okay. Actually you have A LOT of skills and talent ! 😮

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!