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Passive Income From The Stock Market

When you think of your money working for you, there are several options.  However, the stock market is one of the best potential returns with easy entry.  This option does not come without spending time to choose your investments.  Nevertheless, some hard work early on can pay off for decades to come. Winning in the Stock Market It is no secret that the best way to make money in the stock market is through long-term investments.  That should not be too surprising.  We can evaluate products and companies as being a good (or bad) bet easier over the long run than in weeks or months.  Often, it takes a lot of time and effort to get a company to where... Read more

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Public Speaking For Passive Income

There are several passive income and side hustle options that get mentioned over and over.  Public speaking is one of those options.  It seems like it is a trendy way to earn a little income while building a brand or name recognition.  While these side effects are excellent, the revenue side is not what it is often portrayed to be. Public Speaking Everywhere One of the challenges with making money as a speaker is the flood of options.  While there are more opportunities to speak, there is also a flood of people wanting to do so.  The competition is fierce at the high end, and the dollars available are sparse until you can reach those upper levels.  It takes a... Read more

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Content Producer For Passive Income

While not precisely passive, a content producer can open up multiple streams of revenue.  We will point back to this option as a potential step in several episodes of this season.  Thus, we set the stage early for ideas that can lead us to take this step with a minimum of additional effort.  I guess that makes this “passive-ish” instead of a genuinely passive income topic. Hobbyist as Content Producer A secret to producing compelling content is being excited about your topic.  Thus, the content producer that is most likely to succeed is the one that loves their work.  Our hobbies and activities that we would do for free are the best topics to consider.  That is where we find... Read more

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Affiliate Links For Passive Income

One of the most popular methods of passive income is the use of affiliate links.  While there are courses and numerous books about it, there is a lot that gets missed.  This option is not a method of generating revenue on its own.  The key to success in this area is getting eyeballs to your site. Affiliate Links Need Traffic The essential step in using this revenue approach is the one that is often glossed over.  You are not going to be successful without bringing visitors to your site and then getting them to click on the affiliate links.  Thus, how you create your website and its value are paramount.  This method of passive income is a secondary consideration and... Read more

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Creating Products as Passive Income

The best possible approach to passive income is by creating products.  Even a single product can provide a substantial profit.  Of course, there is a cost involved in researching and creating that product, but the pay-off can be limitless.  The time and effort spent can be completely worthwhile.  On the other hand, it can all be a complete waste. From Creating Products to Passive Income There are all sorts of products out there.  Some require a considerable amount of time to keep the pipeline full, while others require little.  Digital products like software applications are some of the best ones in the passive income space.  It takes time and know-how to get started but reproducing the product for each customer... Read more

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Value-Added Reselling As Passive Income

Value-added reselling is roughly a form of passive income.  However, it is still a good enough approach for us to look at it as an option.  This approach can lead us quickly to a product for a side hustle and maybe even the automation required to limit our required hours each week.  We will not always find this to be a passive approach to income.  Nevertheless, it can be done with proper outsourcing. Customization vs. Value-Added Reselling There are several ways to add value to a product.  When one thinks of value-added reselling, often the addition is in the form of services, packaging, or delivery.  However, you can also extend a product or provide customization or configuration that is not... Read more