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“I want a more passive way to make money.”
I hear this way too often not to address it. It usually comes from solopreneurs with service businesses — copywriters, freelancers, coaches, and VAs.
They don’t like their service businesses anymore because they’re not passive enough.
In reality, what they’re saying is they want to work less and earn more. Right?
If that’s you, too, here’s how you can stop dreaming of passive income and reframe your service business so it becomes easier and more profitable.
Some of the most popular TV shows over the past year were adapted from stories hosted on Wattpad, a self-publishing platform that specializes in serialized fiction from mostly unknown writers. (Source: Simon Owen’s Media Newsletter)
Unfortunately, most stories on the platform depict toxic masculinity & unhealthy relationships. That said, as long as there’s an audience for something, you can’t stop it from growing. So, if that’s your thing, maybe Wattpad is your way to success.
Podcasts can be a huge driver of book sales, according to C.J. Box, a crime novelist who built up a huge fanbase of loyal readers by going on lots of podcasts that cater to outdoors enthusiasts.
Apparently, podcasts with niche audiences provide better & more effective media exposure than traditional TV, radio or newspapers.
If you’re selling a book, consider lining up podcast interviews with relevant podcasters.
Source: Simon Owen’s Media Newsletter
I just got a $6K per-month writing & content strategy client from Fiverr.
Here’s how it went:
Message on Fiverr
Meeting
First order ($1200)
Meeting
Second order ($1200)
Meeting
Monthly partnership ($6K per month)
I’ll share more in a Medium article soon.
For now, just know this: Fiverr is a source of endless opportunity. The average order value on the platform is $200—and you can go much higher with the right expertise.
If you’ve ever thought about selling on Fiverr but have no idea where to start, my $39 Fiverr Launcher course will help you get your first Fiverr client within a week.
Enjoy your weekend and I’ll see you again next week with a post about how to select the right online platforms for your solo business like a pro.
Love,
Maya