My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It

Liz Chick started making and selling art to get reprieve from her "windowless office" job. Now, she runs an art studio in Brooklyn and makes $5,500 per month.

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My Side Hustle Now Brings In $25K/Month - Here's How I Did It

[paulpaul-autr]

Hit 200k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 17k in last month 2024.

[nikkia]

Oh wow!!! Won $50K on accident??! So cool!!! Timing is everything- how wonderful!

[purplegal]

This was my favorite Make It yet. I love that she is able to make a living by being authentically herself and following what naturally interests her.

[ccora_faith]

Love this! Seems like a lot of fun. A business like this would have good longevity, learning, creating & being a part of a community never go out of style.

[emem]

This was a great story! It was inspiring and gave a realistic look at owning a business. Not every business is going to be some insane tech company only worried about increasing revenue to unrealistic heights every year. Thanks for sharing!

[AmberRen]

She has so much humility and is passionate about giving people a creative outlet, not just “owning a business.” She deserves all the success and wishing her a life of happiness!!

[hollymartin]

This is great but the $25k a month is very misleading - she's made $147k over 12 months so $12k per month.
Describing a business's income by its top month is poor practice

[catchinggates]

I think watching this was so helpful! Communities are what we lack in a lot of places. And as a person who only found a small community in my early 30's... like... it was very difficult navigating life without having a group to lean on for brainrots, ideas, guidance, or even good silly fun. I hope places like these continue to thrive!

[MoorishBrooklyn]

This was an emotional, wonderful and amazing one. Her personality, optimism, can do, and flexible spirit is great. It is always amazing when someone can do what they love, be compensated for it and make a living. Wishing her the best.

[merijaydoconnor]

This is the Law of Atraction in action! Way to go, girl!

[TravelChannelOne]

So 25k...net 16000....64% profit margins....Gross 300k Profit 192k Expenses...72k expenses...personal wages...66k a year

[brittney]

This is why we need seed money in the world. College debt is holding so many young people back.

[SprayArtNYC]

I am so happy for Liz. This story makes me belive in good again amidst this job crisis.

[madisonlytle]

Really appreciate this feature! It's a great example of a biz built around creativity and community. Would love to achieve that someday!

[JenniferAminath]

I'm favoured, Getting my own Truck has always been my Dream for my business. I just acquired 2 recently, earning $32K weekly has been really helpful. I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support Charity Organizations. I really appreciate your videos CNBC

[bethanycooke]

I love this story! Not only is she happy from her business, she’s bringing happiness to others by creating a space where people can make friends/connect with friends, learn new skills and work on their art. ❤ I would love to go there one day!

[TylerofSc]

Many thanks for the video. Everybody needs financial freedom. Let this be a thread for some more simple, Reproductible approach from anyone who have build wealth. I have saved up $190k to get started.

[marvinbrown]

This was so inspirational! Liz, I loved watching you create a space/environment where you get to share your love of arts and crafts. This video encourages us to think outside of the box!

[davidc]

Cool business. Unites people, unique environment for people relax and learn new skill

[littlenest]

This was a nice and interesting story, great job Liz! ❤