There’s a conversation happening in the creative industry right now, and honestly, it feels strangely familiar.

Clients are tightening budgets. AI is changing the landscape. Every week brings another hot take about what creatives need to do to stay relevant.

And the advice?

Become more valuable.
Charge more.
Be more strategic.
Climb another rung of the value ladder.

Different year. Same recycled advice.

But what if the answer isn't going up a ladder?

What if the answer is getting off the ladder?

Because the strongest studios aren't built on a single income stream and the need to be seen as more valuable. They're built on ideas that continue creating opportunities long after the client projects ends.

That's how we’ve been building our own studios around for decades.

Between the two of us, we've built online courses, memberships, retreats, workshops, digital and physical products, licensing deals, brand sponsorships, affiliate partnerships, one-on-one coaching, speaking engagements, editorial projects, client services, and even a press trip to Europe where Stephanie was paid to blog about the experience.

Wow — that’s a pretty long list. Don’t ask how old we’re turning this month.

Some became cornerstones of our businesses.

Some taught valuable lessons.

Others simply helped us realize they weren't the right fit — and that's just as valuable.

Because the goal was never to build every income stream.

The goal was to build the right income streams for our studios.

The ones that fit our strengths, our interests, and the kind of creative life we actually want to live.

That's exactly what we'll help you do in this workshop.

This isn't a class about selling templates because someone on YouTube said you should.

It isn't another list of twenty passive income ideas.

It's a strategy workshop designed to help you identify the next chapter that actually belongs in your studio — and build a realistic plan for bringing it to life.

Until now, this framework has only been taught inside Maker Vegas, where attendees spend two immersive days mapping out what comes next beyond client work.

The results speak for themselves.

After attending Maker Vegas, Suzanna launched a print-on-demand coloring book and landed her first licensing deal for her art. Jenny launched both an online course and a series of smaller workshops built around her expertise as a Notion consultant. They didn't copy someone else's business model. They built businesses that made sense for them.

And that's the point.

But we know not everyone can hop on a plane and book a hotel in Vegas. So we’re bringing a little bit of that Vegas magic to you.

Because this is the business conversation that needs to be had.

We’ve spent years helping creative businesses launch products, grow audiences, and build sustainable revenue. Stephanie created the best-selling online workshop at The Futur despite having a relatively small audience, Ben’s business kits have helped creatives scale into the millions, and together we've led six-figure course launches for creative brands while continuing to build — and experiment with — our own studios every day.

We're still in it.

Ben is building software, speaking at industry events, and fielding client opportunities.

Stephanie is pursuing brand partnerships, developing a cocktail book, expanding an art print shop with her husband, along with the occasional licensing deal and client project.

We're not teaching yesterday's business model.

We're sharing what's working from inside today's creative economy.

If you've been wondering what comes after client work — or simply want a studio that's more expansive than it is today — this is where that conversation begins.

One more thing.

If you're already crystal clear on what makes your work unmistakably yours, Rock Your Income Streams can absolutely stand on its own.

But if you're still uncovering your creative point of view — if you're trying to figure out what makes your studio different in the first place — the Rock Your World Bundle is where we'd start.

Rock Your Brand helps you uncover the ideas, perspective, and voice that only you can bring to the table. Rock Your Income Streams helps you build a business around them.

Together, they answer the two biggest questions every creative studio faces:

What can only you make?
And how do you build a business around it?

That's a much stronger foundation than building another copy of a copy of a copy.

See you inside,

Ben Burns & Stephanie Owens
Maker Division

Questions & Answers

Who is this workshop for?

Creative freelancers, studio owners, and makers who want to build income beyond client work. Whether you're just starting to think about additional revenue or you're ready to launch something new, you'll leave with a plan that's built around your strengths — not someone else's blueprint.

What if I have no idea what my income stream should be?

Perfect. That's exactly what Day One is for.

You'll work through our framework to uncover the income stream that makes the most sense for your creative practice, your goals, and the kind of studio you want to build. You don't need the idea before you arrive — you'll leave with it.

What if I have too many ideas?

That's just as common.

We'll help you pressure-test your options so you stop bouncing between ideas and start building the one that's actually worth your time.

What if I don't have time to build another income stream?

You don't need another side hustle — you need a clearer direction.

The goal isn't to pile more onto your plate. It's to identify the opportunity you'll actually want to make time for because it supports the studio and life you're trying to build.

How is this different from all the advice online?

The internet is full of lists.

"Sell templates." "Start a membership." "Launch a course."

We'll show you what actually goes into each type of income stream — the work behind the scenes, the trade-offs, the marketing, and the realities that rarely make it into a YouTube video.

Between us, we've built courses, memberships, communities, events, coaching programs, sponsorships, licensing opportunities, physical and digital products, and more. We'll share what we'd absolutely build again — and what we'd do differently.

Should I buy the Rock Your World Bundle?

If you're clear on what makes your work different and already have a strong point of view that makes people wanting more of your world, Rock Your Income Streams can absolutely stand on its own.

If you're still trying to figure out what makes your studio unmistakably yours, the Rock Your World Bundle is where we'd start.

Rock Your Brand helps you uncover the ideas, perspective, and creative point of view that make your work impossible to confuse with anyone else's. Without that foundation, it's easy to build an income stream that's just another copy of a copy of a copy.

Together, the two workshops help you discover what only you can make — and how to build a business around it.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Yes, replays will be available and you’ll have 30 days to access recordings.

When does the workshop take place?

November 10–11 at 8:00 AM PT via Zoom.

What do I need to bring?

There will be light pre-work we’ll want you to go through beforehand, which will be listed inside the workshop space once you join. Outside of that you’ll need to bring an openness to think differently about how your studio can grow.