Small Creator, Big World How Small Creators Actually Start Making Money
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Sep 25, 2025 They discuss when to give work away and when to start charging for creative services. They talk launching simple consulting offers, using LinkedIn and Calendly to find paying clients, and how to price services. They explore building a personal website as a minimum viable portfolio and practical ways to test ideas and get momentum.
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Helping People For Free Felt Natural
- Becky admits she often helps people for free because she hates charging and enjoys offering skills to those who can't pay.
- She balances charging businesses with resources while giving time to early creators she wants to support without gatekeeping.
Side Hustles Are For Learning Not Replace Income
- Becky realised her drive for side projects was learning and curiosity rather than replacing a salaried job or pure monetization.
- She prefers keeping a paid day job for stability while treating side projects as low-pressure experiments to acquire skills.
A Single LinkedIn Post Turned Into Coaching Clients
- Bhav ran a six-week Ali Abdaal 1K challenge and posted on LinkedIn offering calls, which led to bookings from old contacts.
- That single LinkedIn post converted into coaching clients and paid writing work from her existing network.
