Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as an event decorator is challenging because the nature of the work is inherently active, involving planning, setup, and execution. To make it passive, one would need to establish a business model that includes automation and outsourcing. This could involve hiring a team to handle operations, using software for bookings and client management, and creating a strong brand that attracts consistent business without direct involvement. However, most people do not reach this level; it typically requires significant upfront investment, business acumen, and time to build a reliable team and systems. Outliers who achieve this often have prior business experience or resources to invest. Many people mistakenly believe they can quickly achieve passive income without understanding the active nature of the work and the effort needed to automate and delegate effectively. Stories from forums like Reddit and YouTube often highlight the hard work and time required before any passive income is possible, if at all.