E72: Beyond the Marketplace: Diversifying Your Creative Income in 2026

Send us your feedbackMarketplace upheaval in 2025 left many creatives feeling whiplash. Etsy’s gross merchandise sales fell 6.5% year‑over‑year in early 2025 and active buyers dropped 3.4% to 88.5 million. Other platforms tweaked fees and algorithms, leaving sellers confused and worried about their income. But this co‑hosted episode with Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent isn’t about doom; it’s about empowerment. They unpack the data, share insights from industry analysts and discuss why relying on one marketplace is risky. Kaylie explains why she’s building her own website first and using platforms like Etsy as tools rather than a foundation. Delores reflects on her shift from Skillshare to her own membership and the success her students are finding with Card Isle. Together they explore micro‑offers, diversifying income streams and building an ecosystem that aligns with your energy. Tune in for practical tips on creating scalable products, evaluating platforms, and protecting your creative joy.Ready to take control of your creative income? Listen now to hear Kaylie and Delores discuss practical ways to diversify and build stability. If you enjoy this conversation, share it with a creative friend and support the show—it makes all the difference.Support the show Don't miss an episode—subscribe to The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast! Follow us on social media and join our email lists for more tips, stories, and updates on new episodes. Kaylie Edwards - Instagram  - Website - Facebook - ThreadsSpellweaver Creative Hub MembershipFree Email List Builder Checklist For CreativesDelores Naskrent - Website & Digital Art School - Instagram - Facebook - Pinterest - YoutubeProcreate Foundations CourseAffinity Foundations Course