457 - 5 Big Mistakes When Trying to Monetize with a Small Audience

Turning your expertise into real income doesn’t require a massive audience—yet so many people get stuck believing they need one. In this episode, I break down the five biggest mistakes people make when trying to monetize their skills, and I’ll share the simple shifts that can unlock your true earning potential. 0:50 - The single biggest mistake: pricing too low from the start 1:50 - The "traffic from hell" model for pricing 6:08 - Success Hack: always assume people want to work with you 10:05 - Grow your email or struggle forever 15:17 - The pitfalls of underdocumenting your business and life 19:34 - Small, high-caliber events are the best investments 21:36 - The first business I ever attended Connect with Me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube Follow and Review: I’d love for you to follow me on Apple Podcasts if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Thanks!