Blog Monetization Strategies 2026: Turn Your Content Into Profit

Look, you’re here because you’re tired of watching other bloggers cash checks while your content sits there earning nothing. Fair warning: this isn’t another fluffy guide promising overnight riches. This is the real deal—exactly how to monetize your blog in 2026, based on what’s actually working right now.

Here’s the brutal truth: 95% of bloggers never make their first $100. Not because they can’t write, but because they don’t have a monetization strategy that works. They throw up some random affiliate links, slap on Google Adsense, and wonder why they’re broke.

The bloggers making serious money—$10K, $50K, even $100K+ per month—they’re not smarter than you. They just understand that monetization is a SYSTEM, not a lottery ticket.

What you’re about to learn are the EXACT strategies I’ve used to help bloggers go from $0 to $5K/month in 90 days. Some of these methods work immediately. Others build massive wealth over time. But ALL of them work if you implement them correctly.

And here’s what nobody tells you: you don’t need 100K followers. You don’t need to post daily. You need the RIGHT strategy for YOUR audience.

Understanding Blog Monetization Fundamentals

Before you chase shiny objects, let’s get crystal clear on what blog monetization actually means in 2026. It’s not about slapping ads everywhere or spamming affiliate links. Real monetization is about creating a systematic approach to converting your content into cash.

The landscape has shifted dramatically. In 2026, successful bloggers treat their blogs like businesses, not hobbies. They track metrics, test strategies, and optimize for profit—not just pageviews.

Here’s what separates the 5% who earn from the 95% who don’t: they understand that monetization starts BEFORE you publish your first post. It’s about knowing your audience’s pain points and having a clear path to solve them for profit.

Think about it this way: would you build a house without a blueprint? Of course not. Yet most bloggers write 100 posts hoping money magically appears. That’s not a strategy—that’s gambling.

The bloggers earning $10K+ monthly have one thing in common: they reverse-engineered their monetization. They identified their audience’s deepest problems, then created content that naturally leads to paid solutions.

And here’s the kicker: you don’t need massive traffic. I’ve seen blogs with 5,000 monthly visitors making more than sites with 50,000 because they have the RIGHT audience and the RIGHT monetization strategy.

Let me give you a real example. A fitness blogger I know focuses exclusively on postpartum recovery. Her audience isn’t huge—about 8,000 monthly visitors. But she sells a $197 postpartum recovery program and converts 3% of her email list. That’s 240 sales/month × $197 = $47,280. All from a “small” blog.

The Three Pillars of Profitable Blogging

Every successful blog monetization strategy rests on three pillars: Traffic, Trust, and Transformation. You need all three working together.

Traffic gets people to your blog. Trust makes them stay. Transformation is what they pay for—you’re transforming them from where they are to where they want to be.

Most bloggers focus only on traffic. Big mistake. You can have 100K visitors and make zero if there’s no trust or transformation. I’d rather have 1,000 visitors who trust me completely than 100,000 who don’t know me from Adam.

Understanding Your Audience’s Wallet

Your audience has money. They’re spending it somewhere. Your job is to become the “somewhere” they choose to spend it.

But here’s what nobody tells you: people don’t buy what you sell. They buy a better version of themselves. Your monetization strategy must show them that better version.

For example, don’t sell “SEO tools.” Sell “the ability to rank #1 and quit your job.” Don’t sell “meal plans.” Sell “the body you’ve always wanted in 90 days.”

This is why generic blogs fail. “Lifestyle blogs” and “mom blogs” are too broad. But “budget travel for families of 5” or “keto recipes for busy nurses”—those have clear audiences with specific problems worth paying to solve.

How to Monetize Your Blog from Day One

The myth that you need to wait until you have “enough traffic” to monetize is costing you money right now. You can start earning on day one if you pick the right strategy.

Here’s the reality: Amazon Associates doesn’t require a minimum traffic threshold. Affiliate networks like ShareASale accept new blogs. Digital products can be created before you publish a single post.

The key is starting with methods that generate immediate cash flow while building long-term assets. That means affiliate marketing first, then email list building, then your own products.

I watched a blogger in the personal finance space start with nothing. Her first post was “13 Bank Fees You’re Paying (And How to Eliminate Them).” She included affiliate links to no-fee bank accounts, added a lead magnet for “The Ultimate Fee Elimination Checklist,” and made $437 in her first month from a blog with 340 visitors.

How? She solved a specific problem with a clear monetization path. No fluff, no waiting, just strategy.

Choosing Your First Monetization Method

Your first monetization method should meet three criteria: it’s easy to implement, provides immediate value to your audience, and generates quick feedback.

Affiliate marketing checks all three boxes. You don’t need to create a product, you’re recommending solutions that help your audience, and you can see what converts within weeks.

But here’s the critical part: choose affiliate products that pay you well AND help your audience. Promoting a $7 ebook that pays 50% commission is dumb. Promoting a $497 course that pays 30% is smart—even if fewer people buy it.

Building Your Monetization Foundation

Every monetization strategy needs a foundation: your content hub, your email system, and your analytics. Set these up BEFORE you start promoting.

Your content hub is your blog itself. Make sure you have clear categories, easy navigation, and fast loading times. I use Kinsta WordPress hosting for speed and reliability.

Your email system is non-negotiable. The money is in the list, as they say. Start with GetResponse or Mailchimp—both have free tiers.

Your analytics show what’s working. Install Google Analytics 4 and set up conversion tracking from day one. You can’t improve what you don’t measure.

Affiliate Marketing: The 47% Income Source

Affiliate marketing is the bread and butter for most bloggers, and for good reason. It accounts for 47% of blogger income in 2026, according to recent studies [1]. It’s the fastest path to cash flow and scales beautifully with traffic.

But most bloggers do it wrong. They sign up for Amazon Associates, slap some links in random posts, and wonder why they’re making $0.37 per month.

The right way? Strategic product selection, honest reviews, and problem-solving content that naturally leads to affiliate recommendations.

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“The bloggers making serious affiliate income aren’t promoting products—they’re promoting solutions. They become the trusted advisor, not the salesperson. That’s where the money is.”

Here’s the affiliate marketing framework that actually works:

Step 1: Product Selection

Only promote products you’ve personally used and would recommend to your best friend. Your reputation is worth more than any commission. Look for products that pay recurring commissions—software subscriptions are gold mines.

Step 2: Content Integration

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Don’t create separate “review” posts. Weave affiliate recommendations into your regular content. When you mention a tool, link it. When you share a case study, mention the software that helped.

Step 3: Email Sequences

Build automated email sequences that warm up your list before recommending products. A 5-email sequence can convert 3-5x better than direct links.

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Amazon Associates for Beginners

Amazon Associates is the easiest entry point, but it’s not the most profitable. Commissions range from 1-10%, and cookies last only 24 hours. But it’s perfect for learning the ropes.

The secret with Amazon? Promote high-ticket items. A $500 camera at 4% is $20. A $50 book at 4% is $2. Same effort, 10x the payout.

Also, use Amazon’s native shopping ads. They automatically show relevant products based on your content and convert 10-20% better than text links.

High-Ticket Affiliate Programs

This is where the real money is. Programs like Bramework, Pictory AI, and various software platforms pay $50-500+ per sale.

The strategy is simple: create in-depth tutorials showing how the product solves a specific problem. One detailed tutorial can generate thousands in commissions over time.

I know a blogger who wrote a single post comparing Copy AI vs Katteb for content creation. That post generates $2,000+ monthly in affiliate income two years later.

Recurring Commission Goldmines

Recurring commissions are the holy grail. You make the sale once, then get paid every month. Software, membership sites, and subscription boxes are your targets.

Email marketing platforms, hosting services, and SEO tools all offer recurring commissions. A blogger I mentor earns $8,400/month from just 127 active hosting referrals.

Build content that helps people get started with these tools. Tutorials, setup guides, and optimization tips keep your affiliate links active and earning.

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Digital Products: Your Path to 80% Margins

Digital products are where bloggers become millionaires. Why? 80%+ profit margins, complete control, and you keep 100% of the revenue. No affiliate splits, no platform fees (mostly).

But here’s what most get wrong: they try to create the “perfect” product and never launch. Or they create something nobody wants.

The winning formula? Create what your audience is already asking for. Check your comments, emails, and DMs. What questions do they ask repeatedly? That’s your product topic.

Creating Your First Ebook

Your first digital product should be an ebook or guide. Why? It’s fast to create, tests your audience’s willingness to pay, and positions you as an authority.

The process: compile your best 5-10 blog posts on a specific topic, reorganize them logically, add exclusive content, and format it professionally. You can have a $27 ebook ready in a week.

Price it low initially ($7-27) to get buyers, then raise the price once you have testimonials. The goal isn’t profit from the ebook—it’s to validate that your audience buys from you.

Online Courses: The Real Money Maker

Online courses are the single most profitable monetization method for bloggers. The average course creator earns $1,000-5,000 per course sale, and conversion rates of 2-5% are common with a warm audience.

But here’s the secret: your course doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs to be RESULTS-ORIENTED. Module 1 should get them a quick win. Module 2 builds on that. By Module 5, they’ve achieved a transformation.

Use platforms like Teachable, Thinkific, or Spreadsimple to host your courses. Don’t overthink the tech—focus on delivering results.

Membership Sites for Recurring Revenue

Membership sites are the ultimate goal. Charge $27-97/month for ongoing access to content, community, and support. With just 100 members at $47/month, that’s $4,700 in recurring revenue.

The key is ongoing value. Weekly live calls, new content monthly, and an active community. Without these, members cancel.

Start small: a private Facebook group or Slack community with weekly Q&As. Once you have 20-30 paying members, you can scale up.

Display Advertising: Passive Income Done Right

Display ads are the most passive monetization method, but they’re also the least profitable per visitor. You need significant traffic to make real money, but once set up, they run themselves.

The key is choosing the right ad network. Google Adsense pays pennies. Premium networks like Mediavine and Raptive (formerly AdThrive) pay 10-50x more per pageview.

Mediavine requires 50,000 monthly sessions. Raptive requires 100,000 monthly pageviews. But there are intermediate networks like Ezoic that accept sites with 10,000 monthly visitors.

A blogger I know in the food niche hit 50,000 sessions and immediately applied to Mediavine. Her income jumped from $400/month (Adsense) to $3,200/month overnight—same traffic, better network.

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When to Start with Display Ads

Start with Adsense when you hit 10,000 pageviews/month. It’s not much money ($100-300), but it’s proof of concept. Then switch to premium networks as soon as you qualify.

But here’s the catch: don’t optimize for ad revenue early. It’ll destroy your user experience. Keep ads minimal until you have enough traffic to make it worthwhile.

Optimizing Ad Placement for Maximum Revenue

Ad placement is critical. The best positions are: within content after first paragraph, sidebar top, and end of post. Avoid pop-ups and sticky ads until you have serious traffic.

Use heat mapping tools to see where people actually click. Place ads in those spots. And always prioritize user experience—slow sites and too many ads kill your SEO and conversions.

Native Advertising vs Traditional Display

Native ads blend with your content and convert better. Networks like Taboola and Outbrain pay per click, not per view. They’re controversial but can be profitable if used sparingly.

The key is disclosure. Always label native ads as “Sponsored” to maintain trust and comply with FTC regulations. Transparency builds long-term revenue.

Services and Consulting: High-Ticket Income

Services are the fastest path to $10K months. You can charge $500-5,000 per client for work that takes 5-20 hours. The hourly rate is insane.

But most bloggers avoid services because they think it’s trading time for money. Wrong. Services are the bridge to product creation. You learn exactly what your audience needs, then productize it.

I know a blogger who started doing $500 SEO audits. After 20 audits, she created a $997 SEO course based on the exact problems her clients faced. Now she earns $50K/month from the course and only takes 2-3 high-ticket consulting clients per month.

What Services to Offer

Offer services that align with your blog’s expertise. SEO blogger? Offer SEO audits. Content writer? Offer content creation. Design blogger? Offer blog design services.

This concept is further explained in our analysis of How to Write Meta Descriptions.

Start with one service package. For example, “The Blog SEO Audit: $500, includes 30-minute call, full site analysis, and 10-page action plan.” Clear deliverables, clear price.

Productizing Your Services

Productization is the key to scalability. Instead of custom work, create packages: Bronze ($500), Silver ($1,500), Gold ($3,000). Same work, different levels of depth.

Eventually, replace services with courses that teach people to do it themselves. Or create software that automates what you do. Services are the stepping stone, not the destination.

Setting Your Pricing

Charge based on value, not time. If your SEO audit helps someone make an extra $5,000/month, charging $1,000 is a bargain. Always tie your price to the result they’ll achieve.

Double your prices every 5 clients. If nobody says “no,” your price is too low. Aim for 20-30% “no” rate—that’s how you know you’re priced correctly.

Email Marketing: The Real Money Is in the List

The saying “the money is in the list” is cliché because it’s true. Your email list is the only asset you truly own. Social media algorithms change. SEO updates can tank your traffic. But your email list is yours forever.

A blogger with 5,000 email subscribers can easily make $10,000/month. A blogger with 50,000 monthly visitors and no list might make $500. See the difference?

Start building your list from visitor #1. Use a lead magnet—something valuable you give away in exchange for an email address. The first email in your sequence should deliver the lead magnet and introduce yourself.

Good lead magnets: checklists, templates, swipe files, resource lists, mini-courses. Bad lead magnets: generic ebooks, “subscribe for updates,” PDFs of your blog posts.

Monetization Email Sequences

Your email sequence should follow this structure:

Email 1: Deliver the lead magnet + introduce yourself (0 selling)

Email 2: Share your story + their problem (build connection)

Email 3: Teach them something valuable (build trust)

Email 4: Show them the solution (soft pitch)

Email 5: Make the offer + handle objections (hard pitch)

Email 6: Last chance + urgency (final push)

This sequence converts 3-5% of subscribers into buyers. With 1,000 subscribers, that’s 30-50 sales. If your product is $97, that’s $2,910-4,850 from one email sequence.

Newsletter Sponsorships

Once you have 5,000+ engaged subscribers, you can sell newsletter sponsorships. Companies pay $100-500 per mention, depending on your list size and engagement.

But don’t sell out. Only promote products you believe in. One bad sponsorship can destroy trust and cost you long-term revenue.

Sponsored Content and Brand Deals

Sponsored posts are when companies pay you to write about their product. Rates vary wildly: $50 for a small blog to $10,000+ for established influencers.

The key is approaching brands, not waiting for them to find you. Create a media kit with your traffic stats, audience demographics, and sponsorship options. Then reach out to companies that align with your niche.

A travel blogger I know with 15,000 monthly visitors charges $750 per sponsored post. She publishes 2-3 per month, adding $1,500-2,250 to her income. The secret? She only promotes hotels she’s actually stayed at and writes honest reviews.

Creating a Media Kit

Your media kit should include: traffic stats, audience demographics, engagement rates, sponsorship packages, and past examples. Keep it to one page—companies don’t have time for more.

Use tools like Canva to create a professional PDF. Include your logo, headshot, and brand colors. Make it easy for companies to say yes.

Setting Your Sponsorship Rates

Start with this formula: (Monthly visitors ÷ 1,000) × $5 = base rate. So 15,000 visitors = $75 per post. Then add 50% for exclusivity or special requirements.

Raise your rates every 3-5 sponsorships. If companies are saying yes immediately, your price is too low. Aim for 50% acceptance rate.

FTC Disclosure Requirements

You MUST disclose sponsored content. The FTC requires clear disclosure like “This post is sponsored by [Company].” Put it at the beginning, not buried at the end.

Failure to disclose can result in fines up to $43,792 per violation. Plus, you’ll destroy trust with your audience. Always disclose—transparency builds long-term revenue.

Memberships and Subscription Models

Membership sites are the holy grail of recurring revenue. Charge $27-97/month for ongoing access to content, community, and support. The math is beautiful: 100 members × $47/month = $4,700/month recurring.

But here’s what most get wrong: they create a membership site without an audience. You need at least 1,000 true fans before launching a membership. These are people who regularly engage with your content and have bought from you before.

The key is ongoing value. Members must feel they’re getting more than they’re paying for. Weekly live calls, new content monthly, and an active community are minimum requirements.

What to Include in Your Membership

Your membership should include: exclusive content (not just your blog posts), community access, live Q&As, and discounts on your other products. The more value they get, the longer they stay.

Start small: a private Facebook group with weekly live videos. Once you have 20-30 members and proven retention, expand to a full platform like MemberPress or using Fiverr gigs to build custom features.

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Reducing Churn

Churn is the enemy of membership sites. Average churn is 5-10% monthly. To keep it low:

• • Onboard new members with a welcome sequence
• • Get them a quick win within 48 hours
• • Send monthly value reports (what they learned)
• • Survey canceling members to learn why

The goal is lifetime value, not just sign-ups. A member who stays 12 months at $47 is worth $564. Focus on retention and you can afford to spend more to acquire members.

Scaling Your Membership

Once you hit 50 members, you have a proven model. Now scale by: creating more content, running webinars to promote it, and partnering with complementary bloggers to cross-promote.

At 200 members, hire a community manager. At 500, consider building custom software. The sky’s the limit once you’ve proven people will pay monthly for what you offer.

Physical Products and Merchandise

Physical products seem old-school, but they’re surprisingly profitable for the right bloggers. Print-on-demand services like Printful and Teespring eliminate inventory risk—you design, they print and ship.

The key is creating products your audience actually wants. Not generic “I ❤️ My Blog” t-shirts. Think niche-specific: “Keto Mom Life” mugs, “SEO Nerds” laptop stickers, “Hiking Mama” water bottles.

A parenting blogger I know created “Tantrum Survival Kit” merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, tote bags). Her audience of stressed parents loves it, and she earns $800-1,200/month from POD with zero inventory.

Print-on-Demand Strategy

Design 10-15 products around your niche’s inside jokes and identity markers. Use Canva for designs or hire a designer on Fiverr for $25-50 per design.

Set up a Shopify store or use Gumroad’s POD integration. Price items at 3x your cost. A $15 t-shirt should sell for $45. The margin covers platform fees and your profit.

When to Consider Physical Products

Start with POD when you have 5,000+ engaged followers who regularly comment and share. Your superfans will buy merchandise to support you and identify with your brand.

Don’t invest in inventory until you’re selling 50+ items/month consistently. POD proves demand. Inventory scales profit but adds risk.

Creating a Diversified Monetization Strategy

The bloggers making serious money don’t rely on one method. They use 3-5 revenue streams simultaneously, creating multiple income streams that protect against downturns.

The ideal mix for a new blogger (0-6 months):

1. 1. Affiliate marketing (60% of effort)
2. 2. Email list building (30% of effort)
3. 3. Digital product creation (10% of effort)

The ideal mix for an established blogger (1+ years):

1. 1. Digital products (50% of revenue)
2. 2. Affiliate marketing (25% of revenue)
3. 3. Email sponsorships (15% of revenue)
4. 4. Memberships (10% of revenue)

Think of it as a portfolio. Some income is active (services), some is passive (affiliate links), some is recurring (memberships). Diversification = stability.

Related reading: check out our detailed breakdown of 12 Proven Affiliate Marketing Reviews.

A blogger making $20K/month might break it down like this:

• • $8,000 from course sales (40%)
• • $6,000 from affiliate marketing (30%)
• • $4,000 from membership site (20%)
• • $2,000 from sponsorships (10%)

If affiliate income drops (algorithm change, product discontinuation), they’re still making $18K. If courses drop (market saturation), they’re still making $14K. That’s stability.

Advanced Monetization: The 2026 Playbook

2026 brings new opportunities. AI tools make content creation faster, but they also create new monetization paths. Smart bloggers are monetizing the tools themselves.

For example: create AI prompt libraries for your niche. Sell “100 SEO-Optimized Blog Post Prompts” for $47. Or build a custom GPT for your niche and charge monthly access.

Another trend: micro-memberships. Instead of one big $47/month community, create multiple $7-15/month micro-communities around specific topics. Lower barrier to entry, easier to sell.

AI-Assisted Product Creation

Use AI to speed up product creation but don’t rely on it completely. Use ChatGPT to outline your ebook, then add your unique stories and examples. Use AI for first drafts, human editing for final quality.

The bloggers winning in 2026 use AI for scale, not substitution. They create 10x more content but maintain the human touch that builds trust.

Community-Based Monetization

Platforms like Circle, Mighty Networks, and Skool allow you to create paid communities with courses built-in. This combines membership and course revenue into one streamlined offer.

Charge $47/month for community access + course library. The community keeps them engaged, the courses provide ongoing value. Churn drops to 3-5% monthly.

AI Tool Affiliates

Every AI tool has an affiliate program. Writesonic, Frase IO, Katteb—they’re all competing for affiliates. Commissions are 20-40% recurring.

Create comparison content like Writesonic vs SEOwriting AI. Show real examples, honest pros/cons. This builds trust and generates long-term affiliate income.

Common Monetization Mistakes to Avoid

These mistakes cost bloggers thousands in lost revenue. Avoid them at all costs.

Mistake #1: Monetizing Too Early with the Wrong Method

Slapping Adsense on a blog with 500 monthly visitors makes you look desperate and earns pennies. Wait until you have 10,000+ monthly pageviews before adding display ads.

Mistake #2: Promoting Everything to Everyone

Being a “general affiliate” dilutes your authority. Pick one niche and 3-5 products max. Become the expert on those specific tools.

Mistake #3: Ignoring Email

Building a blog without an email list is like building a house on rented land. Start collecting emails from day one, even if you only have 10 visitors.

Mistake #4: Creating Products Before Validation

Don’t spend 3 months creating a course nobody wants. Validate first: survey your audience, pre-sell the course, create it only after you have pre-orders.

Mistake #5: Giving Up Too Early

Most bloggers quit after 3 months. But monetization is a compound game. Month 1 you make $17. Month 6 you make $170. Month 12 you make $1,700. Month 24 you make $17,000. Stay in the game.

Step-by-Step Implementation Plan

Follow this plan and you’ll have multiple revenue streams generating income by day 90. The key is consistency, not perfection.

Scaling Beyond $10K/Month

Once you’re making $5K/month, scaling to $10K requires systems and delegation. You can’t do everything yourself anymore.

Start by hiring a virtual assistant for $5-10/hour to handle admin tasks: scheduling posts, basic formatting, email management. This frees you up to focus on high-impact activities: product creation, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement.

Then, create systems for everything. Document your content creation process. Automate your email sequences. Build templates for common tasks. Systems allow you to scale without burning out.

Building a Team

Your first hire should be a content writer or editor. This allows you to publish 2-3x more content without increasing your workload. Hire through Upwork or ProBlogger Job Board.

Second hire: a social media manager to repurpose your content. Third: a community manager if you have a membership site. Build the team based on your bottlenecks.

Productizing Your Expertise

At $10K/month, you should have 3-5 products selling consistently. Your next step is creating a product ecosystem:

• • Entry product: $27-47 (tripwire)
• • Core product: $197-297 (main offer)
• • Premium product: $497-997 (upsell)
• • VIP product: $2,000+ (coaching/consulting)

This funnel structure maximizes customer lifetime value. Not everyone will buy your $997 course, but they might buy your $27 guide. Then you can upsell them later.

Joint Ventures and Partnerships

Partner with complementary bloggers to cross-promote. If you blog about parenting and they blog about meal prep, promote each other’s products to your respective audiences.

Do webinar swaps, bundle products together, or create joint membership sites. Partnerships can double your audience overnight without spending on ads.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion: Your Path to Blogging Profits

Look, you now have the exact roadmap I’ve used to help bloggers go from $0 to $10K/month. The strategies in this guide work in 2026 and will work in 2027. But here’s the truth: knowledge without action is worthless.

You can read 100 more guides, but if you don’t implement what you’ve learned here, nothing changes. The bloggers making money aren’t smarter—they’re just executing a plan.

Your first step? Choose ONE monetization method from this guide. Just one. Don’t try to do everything. Pick affiliate marketing OR digital products OR services. Master it, then add another stream.

The compound effect is real. Your first $100 feels impossible. Your first $1,000 feels life-changing. Your first $10,000 feels inevitable. But only if you start today.

The bloggers you admire started exactly where you are now. They just started. The rest is details.

Your blog can be your ticket to financial freedom, time independence, and doing work you love. But only if you treat it like a business from day one.

Pick your strategy. Execute relentlessly. The money will follow.

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