Ranking Creative Side Hustles with Matt murray
Hey everyone, welcome to the new year! After a chaotic 2024, I’m ready to be more intentional with my time and energy, and I’m sure many of you feel the same way.
To kick things off, I’ve brought in my good friend Matt Murray from Matt Loves Cameras to help us break down and rank a bunch of creative side hustles. We’ll dive into what it’s really like to start, grow, and earn from different creative outlets.
An image from Matt’s “35mm Japan” film photography Zine
From monetizing YouTube and writing for platforms like Fstoppers, to stock photography and selling your zines, we cover it all. Between the two of us, we’ve experimented with nearly everything, and even if you weren’t thinking about starting a side hustle this year, this conversation will probably spark some curiosity about what you could create—whether online or in the real world.
If you’re not already following Matt on Substack and YouTube, I highly recommend you do! He’s a great guy who puts community at the centre of everything he does and has been an amazing support to me and many other film photographers worldwide.
This episode is a bit on the longer side—Matt and I love to chat, laugh, and dive deep into things—so it’s perfect for a long drive, walk, or even just hanging out at home. If you’re out shooting photos, I hope you grab some great shots and enjoy the conversation!
Matt also has a dedicated Japan Pics Substack you should check out!
52 Content Ideas For Creatives, Artists & Small Biz Owners
A Whole Year Of Content Ideas In One Quick Download!
A Whole Year Of Content Ideas In One Quick Download!
Feeling overwhelmed with how the heck to approach social media as a creative?
Are you lost for words when it comes time to post?
Is inconsistency online holding your art, small biz or career back?
As a professional content creator I know how critical it is to stay ahead of the game with fresh, fun, and engaging content.
So…I’ve compiled 52 banger content ideas that will keep you posting throughout the year and eliminate the stress of the always lingering question…
“What Should I Post About Today?”
Who is the guide for?
In this guide you will find easy to implement, actionable content ideas that are suitable for any creative, artist or small biz/brand owner.
If you are a…
Maker of things
Designer of sorts
Budding entrepreneur
Service provider
Photographer
Content Creator (like me)
Small biz owner
or
anything that comes under the umbrella of creative person in the world, then this guide is for you!
How Does The Guide Work?
Once you have snapped up your copy, a Digital Download link will be emailed straight to your inbox.
Save this PDF to your phone and your desktop so it’s handy when you are planning your content, need some ideas or want help upping your content game!
You can work in order or pick at random and all the ideas are evergreen, meaning they are free from trends and instead are rich in authenticity, foster connection and community and won’t go out of style like the latest trends on TikTok and IG.
Recycle, re-use and repurpose these ideas with small tweaks and adjustments and use this as your compass when you feel derailed online and in your vision for the future.
Bonus Round
This guide has also been thoughtfully and beautifully illustrated and designed by Carmen Spencer of Oddish Studio. Thank you!
That means this guide is laid out in a user friendly way and littered with fun illustrations that will keep you inspired and feeling like the creative that you most certainly are!
Enjoy and happy posting xx
