How to Start a Creative Side Hustle and Become a Successful Entrepreneur in 2026
Host Julie Lokun and Lauren Erickson deliver a high-impact blueprint for turning creative passions into profitable businesses by mastering your Unique Selling Proposition and building industry authority. This episode provides the essential roadmap for the "Creative Elite" to scale their side hustles into sustainable brands using proven media strategies and expert mentorship.
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Are you ready to join the 40% of Americans turning their passion into a paycheck?
Welcome to the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast. If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from a dreamer to a Creative CEO, this episode is your blueprint. Your hosts, Julie Lokun and Lauren Erickson (the "Homegirls" of business growth), break down the exact framework needed to build a brand that resonates and a business that scales.
In today’s market, being "talented" isn't enough. You need a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and a strategy to monetize your ideas. Whether you are looking for a business mentor near you or trying to master digital marketing for creators, we are diving deep into the "Mediacaster" method of building industry authority.
What You’ll Learn:
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Identifying Your Unique Value Proposition: How to stand out in a saturated digital landscape.
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Side Hustle to CEO: The step-by-step transition to building a sustainable creative business.
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Monetization for Creators: Practical ways to turn your art into multiple revenue streams.
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Brand Messaging: How to craft a story that attracts your "Creative Elite" audience.
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Free Entrepreneur Resources: How to leverage Score.org for expert business mentorship and local growth.
Episode Timestamps
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00:00 - Introduction: Why 2026 is the year of the Creative Entrepreneur.
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05:30 - Defining your Unique Selling Proposition (USP).
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12:15 - The Side Hustle Statistics: Why 40% of the workforce is shifting.
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18:45 - How to find a business mentor and use free resources.
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25:10 - Monetizing creative passions: From "Audiocasters" to high-ticket offers.
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32:00 - Joining the Creative Elite community.
Connect & Scale Your Business
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Official Website: Big Better Brand – Start your journey here.
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Join the Community: (11) CRE8TIVE CON | Facebook– Free for a limited time!
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Upcoming Event: Cre8tive Con – Create a buzz for your brand.
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The Book: Audiocasters: How to Launch, Market, and Monetize Your Podcast. Buy it on Amazon!
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Free Resource: Get expert business mentorship at Score.org.
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