Which income stream should you add next?

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Quiz Questions

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Imagine you have a free Saturday with zero obligations. What do you most enjoy doing?
- A.
  Making something with my hands or working on a project
- B.
  Helping a friend solve a problem they've been stuck on
- C.
  Organizing my knowledge or creating a resource I wish existed
- D.
  Checking in with my favorite communities online
- E.
  Discovering and sharing things I genuinely love
- F.
  Planning a talk, workshop, or something to lead
- G.
  Creating content — writing, filming, or brainstorming ideas
2.
Realistically, what does your creative calendar look like right now?
- A.
  I have time to create, but my work takes hours (or days) to finish
- B.
  My schedule is full, but I could take on a few client projects
- C.
  I can block off time to create something upfront, like a product or offer
- D.
  I can show up regularly for something ongoing (like weekly or monthly)
- E.
  I don’t have much time to create new things right now
- F.
  I can plan and prepare ahead for something live, like a workshop or event
- G.
  I’m already creating content consistently each week
3.
You enter a networking room and see a bunch of groups in front of you. Which table are you heading towards?
- A.
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  A table with pens, paper, and little arts and crafts scattered around
- B.
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  A table where people are working through a challenge together
- C.
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  A table with notebooks open, ideas being mapped out, and plans taking shape
- D.
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  A table where everyone’s talking, laughing, and catching up
- E.
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  A table where you all share your favorite products and brands with each other
- F.
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  A table where you’re mid-story and everyone’s listening
- G.
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  A table with phones out, recording fun clips together and laughing
4.
Which of these feels most like your creative superpower?
- A.
  Bringing a vision to life in a physical, tangible way
- B.
  Seeing exactly what someone needs and delivering it
- C.
  Breaking down complex things so they click for people
- D.
  Creating a space where people feel like they belong
- E.
  Knowing what's worth recommending and saying so authentically
- F.
  Holding a room — whether in person or online
- G.
  Showing up consistently and making content people love
5.
What kind of income excites you most?
- A.
  Selling products tied to what I make or love
- B.
  Getting paid well for work I'm great at
- C.
  Income that keeps working even when I'm not
- D.
  Predictable income every month
- E.
  Earning from things I recommend anyway
- F.
  Getting paid to teach what I know
- G.
  Having platforms or sponsors pay me for my content
6.
What's sitting in your creative world right now, waiting to be used?
- A.
  Products, designs, or physical items I could sell
- B.
  Skills people keep asking me to do for them
- C.
  Knowledge I've never packaged into a product
- D.
  A small but deeply engaged audience who trust me
- E.
  A list of things I genuinely love and recommend
- F.
  Confidence and experience speaking or teaching live
- G.
  A consistent content presence that isn't earning yet

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Maker
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I’ve sent a more in-depth look at your result to your inbox, along with the other income streams you can explore. What you’re reading here is just a shorter version to start with. You can check your email when you’re ready to explore it a little more! 💛Recommended income stream: Merchandise & Physical Products You’re someone who creates with your hands and your ideas, and your work naturally lends itself to something people can hold, collect, or own. The income stream that fits you most is creating products around what you already make, like prints, books, merch, or physical versions of your work.Your starting point: 1. Choose a fulfillment method that fits your lifestyle: print-on-demand (low lift, lower margins) or limited runs (more work, more magic). Neither is wrong.2. List your product somewhere people can actually buy it. This could be a simple Etsy listing, a Shopify page, or even a checkout link in your bio. Keep the setup straightforward. A clear photo, a short description, and a price is enough to start. You can refine everything once it’s live.3. As you think about what to offer, look at the work you already have and how it could take on a new form. This might look like creating prints or merch from your designs, offering special or bundled versions of your work, turning existing pieces into digital downloads, or repurposing parts of your work into content that continues to reach people in a different way.You might also explore: ⚡ Content Monetization. To share your process online⚡ Affiliate & Brand Partnerships. To recommend the tools and materials you already useIf you want to explore this a bit more, check your email. I’ve sent you a more detailed breakdown with a few ideas you can start with. And if you’re curious, you can also look through the other income streams in this guide and see what else resonates with you!
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The Problem Solver
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I’ve sent a more in-depth look at your result to your inbox, along with the other income streams you can explore. What you’re reading here is just a shorter version to start with. You can check your email when you’re ready to explore it a little more! 💛Recommended income stream: Freelance & Service-based OffersYou have a skill that people genuinely need, and there's value in being someone who shows up and does the work well. Freelance and service-based income can be incredibly fulfilling when the work aligns with who you are — and the good news is, you likely already have everything you need to start! Your starting point: 1. Get clear on your one core offer. What’s the specific thing you help people with, and what’s the outcome they walk away with? A clear offer attracts the right people.2. Set your rates with confidence. Research what others in your space charge and price based on the transformation you provide, not just the hours you work. 3. Create a simple way for people to inquire or book an appointment with you (even a one-page PDF or a short form is enough to start taking clients professionally!) You might also explore: ⚡ Speaking & Workshops. Teaching your skills live⚡ Digital Products. Packaging your expertise so it can earn without youIf you want to explore this a bit more, check your email. I’ve sent you a more detailed breakdown with a few ideas you can start with. And if you’re curious, you can also look through the other income streams in this guide and see what else resonates with you!
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The Expert
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I’ve sent a more in-depth look at your result to your inbox, along with the other income streams you can explore. What you’re reading here is just a shorter version to start with. You can check your email when you’re ready to explore it a little more! 💛Recommended income stream: Digital Products & Coaching You have knowledge that people are actively searching for, and the beautiful thing about digital products is that you create them once and they keep working for you. Whether it's a guide, a mini course, a coaching offer, or a template — what you know has value, and packaging it is one of the most sustainable ways to build income as a creative. Your starting point: 1. Identify the one question you get asked most. That's your first product. I recommend starting with a focused, high-value resource that solves one clear problem. 2. Choose a simple format: a PDF guide, a short video course, or a coaching call package. The format that lets you start fastest is the right one. 3. Price with confidence. Digital products and coaching can be easy to underprice since they aren’t physical, so keep your focus on the result someone gets from your expertise.You might also explore: ⚡ Memberships & Subscriptions. For recurring income⚡ Speaking & Workshops. For live teaching opportunitiesIf you want to explore this a bit more, check your email. I’ve sent you a more detailed breakdown with a few ideas you can start with. And if you’re curious, you can also look through the other income streams in this guide and see what else resonates with you!
4.
The Community Builder
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I’ve sent a more in-depth look at your result to your inbox, along with the other income streams you can explore. What you’re reading here is just a shorter version to start with. You can check your email when you’re ready to explore it a little more! 💛Recommended income stream: Memberships & Subscriptions You're someone people want to stay close to, and that's a rare and powerful thing. A membership or subscription model lets you build recurring income by consistently showing up for a group of people who love what you do. It works best when the value is ongoing: monthly content, community access, live calls, or simply your presence and guidance on a regular basis. Your starting point: 1. Define what members get access to that non-members don't. Keep it simple and focus on offering consistent value. Think: one thing per month done well. 2. Start small and intentional. A founding member round at a lower price point lets you test the model, get feedback, and build momentum before a full launch. 3. Choose a platform that feels sustainable for you to show up on, such as a private community, email, or a simple course platform, rather than one that looks impressive but feels draining to maintain.You might also explore: ⚡ Digital Products. To offer as standalone purchases⚡ Content Monetization. If you already post consistently to a platformIf you want to explore this a bit more, check your email. I’ve sent you a more detailed breakdown with a few ideas you can start with. And if you’re curious, you can also look through the other income streams in this guide and see what else resonates with you!
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The Connector
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I’ve sent a more in-depth look at your result to your inbox, along with the other income streams you can explore. What you’re reading here is just a shorter version to start with. You can check your email when you’re ready to explore it a little more! 💛Recommended income stream: Affiliate Income & Brand Partnerships You're the person your audience trusts to tell them what's actually worth their time and money, and that trust is monetizable. Affiliate and partnership income works best when it's genuinely aligned with what you already recommend, because your audience can feel the difference between an endorsement and a paid placement. The income follows the trust. Your starting point: 1. Make a list of 5-10 products, tools, or services you already use and love. Start there. Most companies have affiliate programs — a quick search or email is all it takes to apply. 2. Be transparent and specific in how you share. "Here's why I use this" outperforms a generic promo every time, and it protects the trust you've built with your audience. 3. Track what resonates and what doesn't. Over time, you'll find the partnerships that feel natural and convert well, and you can lean into those!You might also explore: ⚡ Content Monetization. For platform-based income ⚡️ Merchandise & Physical Products. If you want to sell products with your own name behind themIf you want to explore this a bit more, check your email. I’ve sent you a more detailed breakdown with a few ideas you can start with. And if you’re curious, you can also look through the other income streams in this guide and see what else resonates with you!
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The Speaker
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I’ve sent a more in-depth look at your result to your inbox, along with the other income streams you can explore. What you’re reading here is just a shorter version to start with. You can check your email when you’re ready to explore it a little more! 💛Recommended income stream: Speaking & Workshops You come alive in front of people — whether that's a live workshop, a virtual summit talk, or a keynote. There's a version of your business where you get paid well to show up, teach, and inspire, and that's not out of reach for creatives at any stage. Speaking and workshops can open doors to income, visibility, and connection that almost no other stream matches. Your starting point: 1. Identify your signature talk or workshop topic — the thing you could teach for an hour without notes and people would still want more. That's your anchor offer. 2. Start by pitching to communities, summits, or events you'd genuinely want to be part of. A speaker page or one-pager that outlines your topic and audience helps you get booked. 3. Decide if you want to offer paid workshops on your own platform or focus on speaking fees from external stages. Both can work well, and you can explore both over time.You might also explore: ⚡ Digital Products. For between-event income⚡ Memberships. If people want ongoing access to your teachingIf you want to explore this a bit more, check your email. I’ve sent you a more detailed breakdown with a few ideas you can start with. And if you’re curious, you can also look through the other income streams in this guide and see what else resonates with you!
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The Content Creator
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I’ve sent a more in-depth look at your result to your inbox, along with the other income streams you can explore. What you’re reading here is just a shorter version to start with. You can check your email when you’re ready to explore it a little more! 💛Recommended income stream: Content Monetization You already show up — consistently, creatively, and in a way your audience genuinely loves. The gap between creating content and earning from it is often smaller than people think. Content monetization turns the presence you've already built into direct income through platform programs, ad revenue, or sponsorships that align with your brand. Your starting point: 1. Review the platforms you're most active on and research their monetization programs — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Substack, and others all have creator income programs with eligibility thresholds. 2. If you're not yet at the follower or view requirements, focus on consistency and one platform at a time. 3. Most thresholds are reachable with intentional strategy. Start pitching brand sponsorships before you think you're "big enough." Brands often prefer engaged niche audiences over massive ones. You might also explore: ⚡ Affiliate Income. A natural complement to content ⚡ Digital Products. To offer your audience something they can buy from you directlyIf you want to explore this a bit more, check your email. I’ve sent you a more detailed breakdown with a few ideas you can start with. And if you’re curious, you can also look through the other income streams in this guide and see what else resonates with you!