Medium Partner Program is not in your location? here is what you can do to make money

10 Days Challenge- Day 6, Post 3

I still remember when I first discovered Medium in 2018. I was struggling to find my path as a writer, bouncing from one failed blog to another. That was until I stumbled upon Medium — a platform that finally allowed my writing to shine.

When I published my first story, something clicked.

The engaging storytelling format resonated with readers more than anything I had written before. I started building an audience, and before long, the money started trickling in through the Partner Program.

But it didn’t stop there. I realized Medium offered so much more monetization potential if I got creative.

Showcasing Expertise and Building Authority

I doubled down on a niche I was passionate about — productivity and time management. By consistently publishing stories around this topic, I began establishing myself as an authority.

As holistic life coach Tony Robbins says:

“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”

I kept this principle in mind with every article I wrote, ensuring my advice solved real problems for readers. My stories packed value, providing actionable productivity tips interwoven with my personal experiences.

Gradually, more and more readers looked to me as the ‘productivity guy’ on Medium. This authority landed me lucrative brand partnerships for sponsored content.

Affiliate Marketing on Medium

In my stories on productivity tools and software, I strategically incorporated affiliate links to relevant products I genuinely endorsed.

Whenever a reader purchased through these links, I earned a commission at no extra cost to them. This provided a steady stream of passive affiliate income to complement the money I made through the Partner Program.

Creating and Promoting Own Courses

Leveraging my authority around productivity, I created an online course teaching my step-by-step system to get organized and reclaim time. I promoted it heavily to my email list and Medium followers.

The launch was a hit — over 500 students enrolled for the first cohort. By pricing it at a premium $199 price point and hosting new batches quarterly, this one course quickly became my biggest income stream on Medium.

Offering Freelance Writing Services

I expanded into freelance ghostwriting for brands who wanted to tap into my storytelling chops around productivity. Take it from prolific author Seth Godin:

“Instead of wondering when someone is going to give you permission to do what you love, it’s time you give yourself permission.”

So I put myself out there with a few well-crafted pitches. Soon I landed my first client, then my second, and demand kept growing through referrals. Ghostwriting niche articles became yet another great income avenue.

Exploring Alternative Monetization Methods

I got creative with other money-making experiments like speaking gigs, branded merchandise, video courses…the possibilities were endless. I leveraged my audience on Medium to validate and promote these ideas.

Not everything panned out, but a few alternative monetization methods generated modest supplemental income. They all added up to help me earn a lucrative full-time income from Medium.

Final Thoughts

Looking back, unlocking my earning potential on Medium required perseverance but was ultimately rewarding. I went from struggling writer to running a thriving business as an authority around my niche.

Does it take hard work? Sure. But the effort pays dividends if you play to the strengths of Medium and diversify your monetization approaches. My journey proves you can unleash the earning potential of this platform too!

Now I’m ready to help others maximize their income on Medium too. Let’s connect in the comments below!