#277: The best and worst income streams for creators (ranked) [Greatest Hits]
Creator Science with Jay ClouseShow Notes
I’ve been a full-time creator for 8 years now and have earned $2,192,000 since 2022. I’ve spent a LOT of time and money experimenting with different ways to make money on the internet, so I’m going to rank them. The best and the worst.
I show you 15 different revenue streams and rate them from S to F based on their potential versus the effort required. By the very end of the video, you’ll know which ones are right for you. And at any point, if you agree or disagree, let me know in the comments.
Full transcript and show notes
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:32) AdSense
(01:36) Sponsorship & Brand Deals
(03:30) Content Memberships
(04:30) Done-For-You Services
(05:27) Royalties
(06:28) 1-to-1 Coaching & Consulting
(07:38) Affiliates
(09:36) User Generated Content (UGC)
(10:17) Group Programs
(11:25) Digital Products
(12:56) Speaking
(14:27) Live Events
(15:53) Community Memberships
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