6 ways to make money as a creator solopreneur (without ads or brand deals)

Because you don’t need to wait for sponsorships to build a sustainable business.

1. Sell a high-value service you’re great at

Let’s start with the most obvious and most overlooked: your skill.

You don’t need to sell to the masses when you can solve a specific problem for a few well-aligned clients. Whether it’s writing, design, social media, editing, content strategy, or creative direction, your skill is your product.

But remember one thing, your skill is the base. Everything is built on top of it.

2. Offer done-with-you programs or 1:1 consults

There’s a group of people out there who don’t just want the end product, they want to learn how to do what you do.

These people aren’t looking for DIY YouTube tutorials. They want guided support. That’s where coaching calls, audits, strategy sessions, and done-with-you offers come in.

These take your time but give you valuable insights on challenges by clients and help you towards building a digital product.

3. Build digital products from what you know

Examples: eBooks, templates, Notion dashboards, swipe files, and mini-courses.