Where does the money actually come from when you run a creative business?
In this episode of Mugs & Marketing, we're pulling back the curtain and sharing every way we currently make money, income streams we've retired, and ideas we're excited to explore in the future.
Ashley shares how her online yoga business has evolved over the past decade, while Alisha walks through the many ways she sells handmade pottery—from art markets and Etsy to commissions and workshops.
If you've ever wondered how creative entrepreneurs piece together a living, this episode is for you.
In This Episode:
☕ Ashley's online business income streams
☕ Alisha's pottery business income streams
☕ Income streams we've retired (and why)
☕ Why we don't rely on just one source of income
☕ Affiliate marketing and passive income
☕ Selling online vs. selling in person
☕ Retirement, investing, and thinking long-term
☕ Future business ideas we're excited about
☕ Advice for building your very first income stream
Favorite Takeaway
"You don't build seven income streams overnight. You build one... then another... then another."
Resources Mentioned:
📌 Join the Mugs & Marketing Coffee Club
📌 Amazon Associates
📌 Røde Microphones
📌 Fidelity (Roth IRA)
📌 Vanguard
📌 Alisha's Pottery Shop
📌 Ashley's Website
Connect With Us
Ashley Hagen
ashleyrosehagen.com
@AshesYoga
Alisha Hagen
alishahagen.com
@AlishaHagenArt
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear from you! What's one income stream you're building, or hoping to build next? Send us a message or reply to one of Ashley's Coffee Club emails.
