The 2025 Creator Stack for Artists: What's Working to Grow Business, How to Use Time Wisely, and Not Burn Out While Showing the F Up

In this episode, I (host Ekaterina Popova) dive into what I call The 2025 Creator Stack for Artists. These are the four simple tools you need to build trust, grow your audience, and create consistent income without burning out.

We are in what I call a trust recession. Algorithms keep changing, AI noise is everywhere, and collectors are more selective than ever. That does not mean your art business has to suffer. I am sharing what has been working for me this year, the lessons I have learned, and how you can lean into connection, trust, and real growth.

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🎉 Special Announcement
Create! Magazine is celebrating its ninth anniversary. To mark the occasion, we have opened our Call for Art for Issue #54, our anniversary edition. Selected artists will be featured in print and digital editions, on our blog, and across our social platforms.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2025. Submit your work here: www.createmagazine.co/call-for-art

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🎙 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

I share what the trust recession means for artists and why it can actually be an opportunity.

I break down the four pillars of the Creator Stack, including community platforms, email lists, AI workflows, and simple sales systems that support growth without leading to burnout.

You will also hear how I have been using these tools in my own practice and how you can adapt them to fit your creative business.

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🌐 Connect + Explore

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