The Creative Juice Club

Meg Riley
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If you’re an artist, maker, or creative entrepreneur dreaming of turning your passion into a thriving business, The Creative Juice Podcast is here to help you make it happen! Each episode is packed with actionable tips, inspiring stories, and real-life strategies to help you build a profitable creative business without burnout. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this podcast is your go-to resource for making your creative business flourish.

  1. Jun 2

    51 // Which Creative Business Income Streams Actually Last? (after years of testing)

    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 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/ ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Which income streams actually last in a creative business? After years of building, testing (and making some expensive mistakes), I'm sharing the honest truth about what's still making me money years later, what declined when I stepped back, and the simple framework I now use to decide what's actually worth building. If you've ever wondered whether passive income is actually real, or felt like your sales only happen when you're constantly online and posting - this one will completely reframe how you think about building income in your creative business. This episode is perfect for: Creative business owners who want income that doesn't rely on them showing up every single dayArtists and makers wondering which income streams are actually worth buildingCreatives juggling business with a very full life - family, jobs, or just real lifeAnyone who's tried passive income and wondered why it isn't working the way they hopedSmall business owners ready to build something more sustainable WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why passive income isn't as hands-off as people make it soundThe income stream I built that declined when I stepped back - and what it taught meThe email sequence, content strategy and digital products still working for me years laterA simple effort vs return framework to help you decide what's worth building in your creative businessHow to actually start building compounding income from wherever you are right now If you've been searching for how to build passive income as a creative, how to create consistent income in your art business, which income streams last long term, or how to build a sustainable creative business without burning out - this video will give you a practical, honest answer. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.) ARTOVA - the visual workspace 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/ WORK IN PROGRESS CLUB - the monthly letter for creative business owners that keeps your business moving forward → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/workinprogress WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: If you want to go deeper on how connection has shaped the income in my creative business and the real lessons behind what's worked - go and listen to this episode next → https://open.spotify.com/episode/54sVghGM6vSawnX9yf9sJA?si=0c8a8cd7fe2a4891 Watch The Creative Juice Club Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub ✨ 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 → https://www.artova.io/affiliate-program YouTube Mentorship - 3 month program: https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/mentoring ✨ WHERE TO FIND ME Website → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    20 min

  2. May 27

    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 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 incomeArtists and makers launching subscriptions or membershipsProduct-based creatives who want sustainable growthAnyone 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 capacityWhy the value isn't just the physical productHow to share the process and story people actually connect withWhy you need to check the numbers before making it prettierHow 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/ 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 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  RESOURCES YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL Watch the video podcast - The Creative Juice Club Podcast: 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 WHERE TO FIND ME Website → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ Video Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub Instagram →  https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    21 min

  3. May 21

    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/workinprogressABOUT 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 timeArtists and makers building around a full lifeSolo creatives who want sustainable growth without burnoutAnyone 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 expiresReal 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 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/workinprogressWHAT 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=e0a51c094d3840a6RESOURCES 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-programWHERE TO FIND MEWebsite → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/Video Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclubInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    19 min

  4. May 19

    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/ 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 disappearingWhy it’s important to track where your time is actually going so you can start to change itThe batching method that protects your creative time without overhauling your whole weekWhy you don't need a perfect system - just one that holds everything in one placeHow perfectionism is stealing hours from your creative work every single weekWhy 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/ 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 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 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 ✨ WHERE TO FIND ME Website → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/ Fizz and Flourish (my art channel) →  https://www.youtube.com/@fizzandflourish Instagram →   https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    17 min

  5. May 1

    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/ 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 audienceArtists, illustrators and makers looking to land their first sponsorshipNano and micro influencers wondering how to monetiseCreative business owners building income through brand partnerships WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why you don't need a big audience to land brand dealsThe exact 5 reasons brands started reaching out to me without me pitchingWhy being "easy to understand" matters more than being "polished"Why YouTube outperforms Instagram for landing brand partnershipsThe role of retention in attracting sponsors (and the editing decisions that protect it)Why your personality is the thing brands are actually paying forHow 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/ 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 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 WHERE TO FIND ME Website → https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/Video Podcast → https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclubInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    14 min

  6. Apr 24

    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/ 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 productiveCreators who've been posting consistently but aren't seeing tractionAnyone thinking about launching (or re-launching) a creative business this yearCreative entrepreneurs who want a clear roadmap instead of scattered adviceMakers 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 nowThe exact roadmap I'd follow if I was starting my creative business over from scratchWhy doing "all the right things" in the wrong order keeps you stuckHow to build a creative business that grows without burning you outWhat 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 lastHow 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/ 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 WHERE TO FIND ME: Website: https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@thecreativejuiceclub?My art channel, Fizz and Flourish: https://www.youtube.com/@fizzandflourishVideo Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    14 min

  7. Apr 22

    45 // How I Built a Creative Business That Doesn’t Rely on Product Sales

    TRY ARTOVA FREE FOR 7 DAYS - the hub I built for creative business owners to run ideas, product launches, content, and inspiration in one place. Designed for visual thinkers and creative brains. Cancel any time: https://www.artova.io/ ABOUT THIS EPISODE: If you're a creative business owner, artist, or maker who's been told to "just build multiple income streams" but nobody's actually shown you what that looks like in real life - this episode is for you! So much of the advice around building a full-time creative business is either vague "diversify your income!" or wildly over-promised "make £7k a month passively from one digital product!". Neither of those reflects what it's actually like when you're trying to turn your content into a sustainable creative income. In this episode, I'm walking you through the 5 income streams that content can actually build for your creative business - with honest numbers from my own experience across both of my YouTube channels. I'm covering product sales, YouTube AdSense and platform monetisation, brand partnerships, digital products, and affiliate income - and where most creators are leaving serious money on the table. Whether you sell handmade products, run an art shop, create digital offers, or you're just starting to build content around your creative business, this video will help you see all five layers clearly so you can build the ones that actually fit your business. This episode is perfect for: • Creative business owners trying to go full-time • Artists and makers who want to monetise their content • Product-based creatives relying too heavily on art sales • YouTubers, podcasters, and creators building a creative brand • Anyone who wants an honest breakdown of how creators actually make money WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • Why art sales alone almost never add up to a full-time creative income • The 5 income streams your content can unlock (and which to prioritise for your business) • How I monetised The Creative Juice Club in just 12 uploads • What YouTube AdSense actually pays - with real numbers How brand partnerships work when you don’t have loads of subscribers Amazon Associates and affiliate commissions for creators • How to choose affiliate programmes where the maths actually work for you • The mindset shift from "artist who makes content" to "content creator who makes art" • Why your content isn't just a shop window - it's a compounding, multi-layered business model MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: (*Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.) My Creative Hub is now called… ARTOVA Artova is the workspace built for creative business owners - a pre-built system for your ideas, product launches, and numbers - designed for visual thinkers and creative brains (not spreadsheets). 7-day free trial with full access: https://www.artova.io/ 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 WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: How I build a sustainable creative business in very limited time: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-juice-club/id1809390970?i=1000758663021 RESOURCES YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL: 🎧 Listen to The Creative Juice Club Podcast on audio: https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/aboutpodcast Social 2 Sale - follow the scroll-to-shop map that takes your followers from "nice post" to "I need to buy this": https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/social-2-sale WHERE TO FIND ME: Artova: https://www.artova.io/ Website: https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com Video Podcast Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub Substack: https://substack.com/@thecreativejuiceclub Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    22 min

  8. Apr 1

    44 // My Biggest Advice for Building a Creative Business With Limited Time

    SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK for deeper behind-the-scenes thoughts on building a creative business, mindset, and the messy in-between bits that don’t always fit into a video: https://substack.com/@thecreativejuiceclub ABOUT THIS VIDEO: If you’re trying to build a creative business around a full-time job, parenthood, low energy, or just a very full life - this episode is for you!There is so much advice online about growing a creative business, but a lot of it assumes that you’ve got loads of time, loads of energy, and endless capacity to throw at it every week. And for a lot of us, that just isn’t reality. In this episode, I’m sharing what I would do differently if I was building my creative business again now - not from a perfect, polished place, but from years of building through real life, limited time, motherhood, pivots, physical products, digital products, and content.Whether you run an art shop, sell handmade products, create digital offers, or you’re just trying to grow something meaningful in the cracks of time, this episode will help you focus on what actually matters.This video is perfect for:• Creative business owners building with limited time• Artists and makers juggling business with family or a job• Small business owners trying to stop doing everything at once• Creatives who want more sales without constant hustle• Anyone who wants to build something sustainable, not just busy WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Why building with limited time requires a different approach • How to research what actually sells without losing your creative identity • Why traffic and sales are not the same problem • How to think more clearly about conversion and the buyer journey • Why some profitable work can still be the wrong fit long term • The difference between short bursts of hustle and constant burnout • Why some platforms and content types keep working long after you log off • How to stop wasting energy on business models that don’t fit your real life MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: (*Some links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I genuinely use and trust.) MY CREATIVE HUB (rebrand and new features coming soon!). This is the place where you can run your entire creative business in a streamlined way: https://www.mycreativehub.io/ READ ON SUBSTACK: I’m sharing deeper reflections there on building a creative business, mindset, fear, growth, and the behind-the-scenes side of all of this. Last week I wrote about my first paid speaking gig and what it taught me about stepping outside my comfort zone: https://substack.com/@thecreativejuiceclub WHAT TO LISTEN TO NEXT: If you’re feeling a bit stuck in your creative business, go and listen to last week's episode - I think you’ll find it really eye-opening: https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com//podcast/43 RESOURCES YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL: Social 2 Sale - Follow the scroll-to-shop map that takes your followers from “nice post” to “I need to buy this.” https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com/social-2-sale WHERE TO FIND ME: Website: https://www.thecreativejuiceclub.com Podcast Video Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecreativejuiceclub Art Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fizzandflourish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativejuiceclub

    18 min
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If you’re an artist, maker, or creative entrepreneur dreaming of turning your passion into a thriving business, The Creative Juice Podcast is here to help you make it happen! Each episode is packed with actionable tips, inspiring stories, and real-life strategies to help you build a profitable creative business without burnout. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this podcast is your go-to resource for making your creative business flourish.

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  • Creator
    Meg Riley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meg Riley
  • Show Website
    The Creative Juice Club

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