The Brands On Brands Podcast

How to Make Money as a Personal Brand (6 Proven Revenue Streams) | Ep. 346

March 26, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Six Ways to Get Paid for Your Knowledge. This is how personal brands make money and grow. Today we talk about the best way coaches and creators can make money by sharing their expertise. We dive into six common revenue models including: Services (coaching, consulting, freelancing, agencies, audits, VIP days) Products (digital courses, templates, guides, physical books/journals/merch, and AI-enabled software/apps) Ads (sponsorships, brand deals, newsletter/podcast ads, YouTube AdSense) Deals (licensing/certifications, white-label training, syndication, brand licensing) Events (hosting retreats/masterminds/conferences or paid speaking/workshops) Subscriptions (paid newsletters, Patreon, memberships, masterminds) 00:00 Why Getting Paid Matters 01:34 The SPADES Framework 02:03 Services First Revenue 03:55 Scalable Products 07:11 Ads and Sponsorships 09:11 Deals and Licensing 11:24 Events and Speaking 13:30 Subscriptions and Recurring 15:27 Wrap Up and Next Steps This is the Brands On Brands Podcast with Brandon Birkmeyer www.brandsonbrands.com Don't forget to get your own personal branding scorecard at: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/scorecard CONNECT WITH ME Connect with me on social media: https://www.brandsonbrands.com/mylinks READ MY BOOK - FRONT & CENTER LEADERSHIP I launched a new book and author website. Check it out here. https://www.brandonbirkmeyer.com/fcl CHECK OUT MY COURSES Get tactical trainings and access to one-on-one coaching! https://www.brandsonbrands.com/courses SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER Get the latest news and trends on all things personal branding and the creator economy. https://www.brandsonbrands.com/newsletter

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