Keep being excited about those $1.53 days because that energy will only bring in more for you. I still get stoked about $25 deposits for music royalties 😊

@pepostudios

19 күн бұрын

Yeesss! Thank you for your support 🥹🫶 That $1.53 was probably the most exciting money I’ve ever earned!

So... please forgive me if this suggestion is out of line. I really enjoy your content. I notice that on your profile you say you're a surface pattern designer "in training", and you open your videos with how itty-bitty your business is. Obviously you are progressing in great strides all of the time, so probably this word choice isn't hurting you, but I believe at some point you mentioned believing in affirmations as well as goal-setting. In terms of using your words (which are all affirmations) correctly, you aren't a surface pattern designer "in training", you are a surfaced pattern designer now. You do it regularly. Also, your business may be itty-bitty, but you won't want your wording choices to affirm its staying that way. Your business is "growing", not any particular size, small or large, right now. If nothing else, I've now left a comment for the algorithm. :)

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Hi Teresa!! This is such a great take. I haven't looked at the description on my profile in quite a while, so this is a great reminder that I should probably update that across platforms. Of course, there's also a healthy dose of imposter syndrome that's probably holding me back -- in my mind, I feel like I'm stuck in the "in training" zone until I actually license my artwork... but I also really believe in what you're saying about affirmations! I think I had been thinking about the "itty-bitty" thing as a way to make it more relatable to people, and I hadn't really thought about it potentially holding me back, but now that I think about it I totally see where you're coming from. I like your "growing" framing! I'm definitely going to be rethinking some of this stuff -- thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! I really appreciate it!

I appreciate the transparency! I enjoy your channel.

Congratulations! This is so inspiring, since I just started my writing channel a little less than a year ago, and I also have a full time STEM job. It's useful to put it into perspective what a realistic "small" channel look like and you have such a positive, wholesome energy to share. I can't wait to watch more of your videos!

Leaving comments also helps the algorithm ❤ I hope you hit your goals soon!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🫶🏼

I love how natural and spontaneous you show yourself in your videos and also how you explain the pattern making process from the beginning. Thanks for sharing! Very helpful for beginners like me.😊

@pepostudios

2 ай бұрын

Yay, I’m so glad to hear that my videos are helpful!! I really do try to be as natural and real as possible when I’m on camera, so I’m so happy to hear that it’s coming across that way 🥰 also, I’m cheering for you!! You can do this!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congrats! I am very happy for you. I value your content so much! It’s been extremely helpful to me! Keep up the good work!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Ahhh this seriously makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you so much!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

I like your authenticity, and I think you are already providing good content because we are sitting here watching you the entire time. All the way to the end of the video - which is something I don't often do. Thank you. I find you very real and very relatable, a very good quality for one who makes informative videos. You have inspired me, to get off my butt and make my own first "cat" video - do you think "How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Your Cat" will fly? LOL JK Thanks Sarah for the good brain food.

@pepostudios

2 ай бұрын

🥹🫶🏼 thank you for writing this comment! I passed my phone over to my partner Nick to read this one too because it was just so kind. I’m SO glad to hear that you’re finding my videos helpful and relatable. That’s one of my main goals with this channel!! As far as your cat video idea goes… I think you’re onto something! 😆🐈‍⬛💕

Thank you for sharing!

Love your transparency and authenticity! Am really interested in the tech you use and what your process for making a video looks like now... I'll go search your videos to see if you've already made them!

Thank you for this helpful info!

Sarah this is amazing!! I mean those 1.53 usd would make me so happy too! It’s defijnitely something very meaningful! I also think that I would do KZread not only in order to monetize by creating content, but a way for people to connect with you while you do something you love!❤️ ❤❤🎉congratulations !!!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 🫶🏼 I totally agree - KZread is definitely my favorite platform as a user for exactly the reason you described. It’s such a wonderful way to connect with others, and I’ve learned so much from people who choose to share their stories online, so I’ve just always been drawn to it. I appreciate your support so much!! 🥰🎉

Money money money!!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Must be funny…… In a rich man’s world

Congratulations on the monetization, so cool to accompany you on your journey and I hit the bell right away❤

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Hah, that makes me happy! I've genuinely never been a "hit the bell" kinda person, but I was actually so shocked that I had missed that video I was talking about hahaha. Thank you for being here, and for your support!!

Congratulations 🎉

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🫶🏼

congratulations, that's amazing!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! It’s been super fun!

Congrats on getting monetized! 🎉 That’s awesome! I’m on a similar path; working on a portfolio for Art licensing and also a KZread channel. 😊 I also work full time so I know how hard it is to juggle it all. So excited to watch your journey and you are inspiring me to keep going and put a bit more effort into my KZread channel. It is possible! Keep up the great work! ❤

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m cheering you on - you can do this!! It’s definitely a lot of work to juggle everything, and I have so much respect for everyone who does it because it’s not easy. It does feel good to be working towards big goals that light you up inside, though! We can do this!

Wooooop congrats!!!!! Thank you for all your content!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for being here!! 🫶🏼🥰

I'm cheering for you!!! Huge congrats! I have no doubts you will make it to your goals. You have a ton of talent and work ethic. I love what you said about building a relationship with your audience and not just trying to make money. I think those are the creators that find long-term success. 🎉❤🎨

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I agree - my very favorite creators are the ones who feel the most genuine. I’m definitely interested in figuring this out for the long run, so if I catch even the slightest hint of “get rich quick” or anything that makes me feel unsure, I’m turning the other way and running 😂

Was it difficult to change your channel name? Did it help that your IG was already using that name? You are a natural on camera Sarah -- I hope it continues to be a fulfilling experience for you!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

No, it was super easy!! The funny thing is that I ALSO had an IG for The State of Sarah lol. Thank you for your kind words!! 🫶🏼

I like your personality

@pepostudios

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

So exciting! Congratulations ❤️

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I’m so happy for you!!!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! This comment genuinely made me smile - I appreciate you for being here!!

Congratulations Sarah! 🎉that’s so awesome! Cheering you on!😊

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🫶🏼🎉🥰

Love this. I also started with a completely different channel. I got monitized on my old channel but stopped feeling connected with it and kinda just let it... fade out. I feel like I would shock my old viewers with such a difference in content, and it might hurt my growth when none of the old viewers clicked on the new videos I was going to release, so I decided to start fresh. And here I am with one short and 3 subs hahaha 🎉. You randomly popped up as I was looking for videos about artists creating their own businesses. Excited to follow your journey! 🌱 if you wanna add to your online artist friend circle, I'd be happy to have some people like me who are closer to the start of their journey to cheer on. Anyway, best of luck! 🤎

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Make it 4 subs!! I’ve been thinking about ways to try and connect with other online artist friends like us because it turns out there are a lot of us out there!! I am not the best at responding to Instagram DMs but that’s probably the best way I’ve found to connect so far 🫣 Thank you for being here! It’s cool to know that my channel popped up for you when you were searching that stuff!

@ItsVesperArt

3 ай бұрын

@@pepostudios Awesome! Yes, I feel like it makes the journey a lot nicer if you have a friend circle doing the same thing, and that's the advice I always hear too. But then I think, where do you find such folks? But then I saw you and thought, oh yes, I can relate to her for sure, let's reach out! And here we are. But yeah, at least when times are slow, you've got someone to commiserate with, and then of course to celebrate each other's wins, too. I just moved into a new place so I'm slow on creating new content but I'll jump in head first soon. Like you, I also have a STEM day job (I'm a web developer) and right now I'm drowning in some late projects. I find myself daydreaming about them being done asap so I can fulfill all my ideas about making videos. I find silent, and even voiceover vlogs really comforting, so I might give that a try (although the sound of my own voice still makes me cringe myself into the ground lol). I'm not really nervous to be in front of the camera, but it would be lovely to not have to make myself look presentable hahaha I found myself dreading making videos toward the end of my last channel because I hated feeling like I had to do my hair and makeup for them, so I think I'll try to remove that roadblock for myself this time around. You can add me on Insta if you want, it's also a fresh account, which I currently don't use much, but will more when I start adding content. My username is @itsvesperart :)

Thank you so much for sharing your journey and this great information, I found it really helpful, congratulations on your success🙏🙏❤️❤️

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for being here, and for leaving such a kind comment! 🫶🏼

Just subscribed! Thank you for being so honest and transparent. I would be so excited for that 1 dollar as well haha. I am so glad you made more money that you had expected, you totally deserved that and more!🥰 Congratulations!

@pepostudios

Ай бұрын

🥹🫶🏼 thank you so much!! That’s so kind of you to say!!

Congratulations on getting monetized! Can’t wait to see what’s to come 😊

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 🫶🏼🎉

Love your content, just subscribed!

@pepostudios

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad to have ya here!

Congrats!! I love KZread but i just do it for fun and share what I learned too. If I make $ it's okay and if not it's okay. I love watching your SPD journey. Like watching someone as a beginner learn something new and grow.

Awesome! Happy your biz and passion is combining into a profitable adventure.

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

One baby step at a time! Thank you for your support! 🥹🫶🏼

Congrats! I love seeing how you’ve grown here and on IG!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! You’re always so so supportive and I appreciate you so much for being here 😭🫶🏼

@believablyme

3 ай бұрын

@@pepostudios of course! 🥰

Congrats on the menetization! As a fellow artist/full time environmental scientist, I want to say your videos are so inspiring! Creating art while working full time is so hard and I aspire to follow in your shoes someday :D

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Woah, we're not alone!! That's so wild. It really is a small world, huh? I also think the STEM to art pipeline is so real... there's definitely something there! I'm rooting for you -- we can do this!

Just found you. Your content is exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you.

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad to hear that!!

As someone just about to start this is so helpful to see. I definitely can't wait for my first $1.53 haha...thank you so much for being honest and transparent, it's appreciated

@pepostudios

Ай бұрын

I’m so glad this was valuable! Also, I just checked out your channel and instantly subscribed bc zoology & art is the literal perfect combination if you ask me 😆. My background is in ecology, so I’m in the same ballpark as you! Can’t wait to see what you create 🙌🏼

@MorningReveries

Ай бұрын

@@pepostudios oh my goodness I'm tearing up a little, thank you! And yes, zoology is the best art partner lmao

This was so helpful! I’m working towards monetization, but still at least a year or two out. Love seeing your journey. Cheering for you!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

I’m cheering you on!! I’m really glad to hear this was helpful 🙌🏼

A fellow scientist and creative! 🌱✨ just subscribed! Congratulations and glad that you are here!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 🫶🏼 love your channel name haha

@BeevsthesySTEM

3 ай бұрын

@@pepostudios haha thank you so much!! 😊

that's some real dough as far as I'm concerned! That's awesome! Thanks so much for breaking things down - especially the rpm and cpm, I've never heard of those terms before~~~

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

I was honestly so surprised!! I also feel like I still have a lot to learn about the analytics haha but… baby steps! Chat GPT has been helping me understand things 😆

@HannahMorenDraws

3 ай бұрын

@@pepostudios I love chat gpt. But I think it knows too much about me...

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

@@HannahMorenDraws lolll same, same…

I’m interested in what video editing tools you use. With an oversaturated surface design and pattern market, it is tough these days to make any money from print demand stores. Cat Coq interviewed with Bonnie Christine on this topc. Sounds like YT is a better choice.

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

I use Final Cut Pro to edit my videos! But I used iMovie for years. I honestly think the best choice is to develop multiple revenue streams. Ideally, I want to be bringing in money from KZread, art licensing, and more!

I found you on the Surface Pattern Design Progress in 7 Months video. It was recommended after I watched a stained glass pattern design video. I clicked on it because I'm at the very start of working with stained glass, and I thought your progress video would boost my confidence a bit. Plus I liked the thumbnail side-by-side picture and had never heard of surface pattern design before, so my curiosity was peaked. (btw I really like the color pallette of your first design 😆) I was only going to watch a couple minutes because I didn't want to distract myself, but I watched the whole video because I thoroughly enjoyed your self talk. I liked hearing you honestly critique yourself in such a way that was encouraging and progress oriented. In the past I've been too hard on myself and will get frustrated and just give up on projects. I think I've just been in a mental twist, with my self worth being tangled up in what I do, and how well it's done. In your video, I could see the clear distinction of you as a person and your art as it's own separate thing. It was refreshing to see your natural positivity. I absolutely loved the part when you showed the fabrics and were so excited about having something tangible from what was once an idea in your head. SO encouraging to me! I really want to see my own visions as objects I can hold, oooh and aahhh at 😆 My first stained glass project is so messy 😂 There are things I like and dislike about it, but I learned some stuff and I'm so proud I actually did it! Feels like I'm taking seriously a lifelong dream of being an artist. Never thought it would be glass breaking that would lead me in the right direction, but I am happy doing it. I definitely need to improve the soldering, but I don't feel defeated this time. Happy to keep growing. Peace to you and well wishes for Pepo Studios

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful comment, Mesha! I really feel honored that you’ve taken the time to watch my videos and to write out such heartfelt thoughts. I’ve never really thought about the way I separate my art from myself, but I think you’re definitely onto something. That’s really interesting, and something I’m going to think about some more. I think it’s SO cool that you’re working on stained glass! I occasionally see videos of people making stained glass artwork and it really blows my mind. It’s an amazing craft! I’m wishing you all the best on your creative journey. You are making the world more beautiful!

Congratulations on getting monetized!!! I've watched so many of these videos and I was also surprised by how much you made in your first month! That's amazing!!!

@pepostudios

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really expected to make, like, $20. It’s pretty crazy!