When we founded With Grace and Gold in 2014, nearly everything our business earned came from the custom design projects we booked. We loved serving our clients, and we still do. But over time, we began recognizing opportunities to share our expertise in new ways, serve more people, and grow beyond our client calendar.

Today, With Grace and Gold regularly earns five figures each month from revenue streams outside of our custom design services. It’s something we’re incredibly grateful for, and something we’ve spent years intentionally building.

Growing Beyond Custom Design Services

Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully introduced more than 10 revenue streams to our business, including website templates, educational programs, digital resources, and memberships.

Some serve fellow designers, while others support business owners at different stages of their journeys. Each was created to meet a particular need and complement the work we were already doing.

These additional revenue streams have helped us grow a seven-figure business, experience multiple $100K+ months, and continue operating as a small team of two.

Creating More Flexibility in Your Business

One of the most meaningful benefits of building multiple revenue streams is that not every sale requires us to be actively working on a client project.

Of course, these offerings still require ongoing marketing, maintenance, and care. But they also create opportunities for our business to earn while we’re spending time with our families or enjoying a day away from our desks.

Building Your Next Revenue Stream With Intention

Here’s what we’ve learned: You don’t need 10 revenue streams to build a successful design business. And you certainly don’t need to create something new every month.

You need to recognize which opportunities make sense for your skills, audience, and goals, and thoughtfully bring them to life.

That’s exactly why we created Designed to Earn, our brand-new course opening October 27.

Inside, we’re sharing the strategies, lessons, and decisions behind the revenue portfolio we’ve spent nearly 13 years building, so you can confidently explore what’s possible for your own design business.

Join Designed to Earn for exclusive introductory pricing and first access when enrollment opens October 27.