Jason Carne was about to give up his design career and go back to construction. That was when Jason, on a whim, made a small tweak to his business Lettering Library (a subscription for rare vintage lettering books). The result was $15,000 over the course of three days. Over the next few years, Jason would make over $100,000 from his side hustles. Learn how he did it without traditional marketing but instead focusing on his friends and the work he loved.

Creative Market Pro was released last week. The release generated a lot of excitement and for many shop owners a lot of questions. In this exclusive interview, Creative Market CEO Aaron Epstein answers all your questions about the new platform. 

In this in-depth interview, Dina Rodriguez of LetterShoppe shares her best secrets for creating a full-time passive income, building a loyal following, and standing out in a crowded market.

A lot of people follow trends on sites like Creative Market to make sales. But did you know that almost any well-made product can sell well if you use the tactics discusses in this episode? 

This week we’re continuing our two-part interview with Jeremy Vessey of Hustle Supply Co. If you missed last weeks episode I highly recommend going back and listening to that episode first. It will add some context to today's episode. Today, we’re going to dig deeper into Jeremy’s business. We'll talk about: What Jeremy would do if he was building a new passive income business from scratch today. The importance of getting in early when you see market opportunities. Jeremy’s rituals that...

A lot of designers and creatives assume you need to be a business genius to make a passive income. But the truth is that you just need to practice making a simple shift in your mindset. If you want to make an income online you need to make a habit of carefully studying what sales online and why.  In this episode, I talk to Jeremy Vessey, owner of Hustle Supply Co. about how he built a six-figure font foundry by starting by solving a small problem for himself. Here're some of my favorite...

I love running my own business and creating digital products. There's always something new to learn.  In this episode, I'll share with you the top 11 lessons I learned about creating a passive income in 2016 including the value of partnerships, why sticking to stuff is more important than talent, how to eliminate the stress of running your business and more.  

I’m really excited about today's show. Why? Because I love success stories, especially ones that happen on Creative Market. Creative Market quite literally changed my life and I love hearing about other people that have had a similar experience. Lisa Glanz had a successful career as a graphic designer. But she knew she wanted to do something different. Then one day when browsing through a stock images site it occurred to her: “If these people can do it why can’t I?” This eventually...

I’m really excited about today's guest. He’s the CEO of one of the top design goods sites in the world (and in my opinion easily the best. His name is Aaron Epstein and he’s the CEO of CreativeMarket. I’m excited to share this interview with you because we dig deep. Aaron shares a massive amount of information about making an income on CreativeMarket. Here’re just a few of the things we’re going to discuss: How Aaron created his first business, and in many ways the seed that would grow...

I met David O'Hara in 2015 while attending Creative South. waiting for a table at Mario's Restaurant and Pub in Columbus, Georgia. I was waiting with a large group for a table at Mario's Restaurant and Pub in Columbus, Georgia - but there wasn't enough room at the table. So David and I decided to have dinner together.  This was my first meeting with David. We talked about my business (RetroSupply Co.) and an app he was building. He also mentioned an idea he had for a t-shirt company.  It...

When you're first starting your passive income business it can be a challenge to make your first sale. In this episode, I'll share 13 proven (and specific) ways you can get those first sales. Choose 2-3 of these methods and use them for a few weeks. I promise you'll see some sales come in!

Learn how designer/marketer Rocky Roark launched a passive income business over the weekend. Plus, discover his secrets to raising over $7000 on Kickstarter to create Slap! Stickers, a subscription sticker site. This interview is packed with tons of action-based tips to help you grow your own business fast.  If you like what you've been hearing on these episodes visit www.passiveincomefordesigners.com/free-training and get our FREE training "How to Uncover Profitable Passive Income Ideas in...

Jeff Finley is the co-founders of Go Media Arsenal, one of the first online marketplaces for designers. He's also the co-founder of Weapons of Mass Creation, a beloved design conference in Cleveland, Ohio. In this in-depth interview, you'll learn how Jeff has done such amazing work (and get inspired to create your own big things). Plus, Jeff will share his own unique journey that brought him on a cross-country to his next big adventure.

I've literally seen hundreds (probably thousands) of designers and would-be entrepreneurs try to start businesses.  Want to know what the #1 thing that stops them is? Getting the first product out the door. When it comes down to it, we're all afraid of rejection and failure. So we often sabotage ourselves by never releasing our products.  In this episode of Passive Income for Designers, learn how to earn your first dollar online. You'll discover how to choose the right product. Then I'll...

Today's guest is Brad Woodard, who built a full-time passive income businesses by leveraging his Dribbble following. Learn how he did it and used his new found freedom to quit his job, move to Austin, Texas and focus on the work he loves.