21 Ways to Make Money With What You Know (with examples)

Mar 26, 2025

You’ve learned things. Lived things. Built skills. Solved problems.

And all of that? It’s worth something.

The question isn’t “Can I make money with what I know?” The question is “Which path should I start with?”

So I made a list of 21 ways my clients are taking what they know and turning it into real, sellable offers.

No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just options.

👉In this article, I’m breaking down 3 of the 21 Ways to make money with what you know, so you can start to see what’s possible, and what’s next.

1. VIP Day: One Client, One Day, Big Results

Imagine this:

Someone hires you to spend one day focused entirely on helping them solve a big problem.

Not a course. Not an hour-long consult. A full day (or half day) dedicated to one person’s transformation.

That’s a VIP Day.

You get paid well. They get their problem solved fast. Everyone wins.

What you'll need to get started:

A problem you can solve in a day
An outline of what you’ll cover
A calendar link

Real example: Let’s say you're a systems pro. You could offer a VIP Day called: 🛠 “Streamline Your Back Office in One Afternoon”

You walk your client through organizing files, setting up client workflows and automating their calendar, all in one focused session.

Charge $750. Or $1,500. Whatever makes sense for the outcome you’re delivering.

This works because it’s easy to understand, fast to deliver, and easy to sell once you’re clear on the result.

More Real Examples:

🎭 You’re a voice coach → “Let’s prep your full audition package in one day including monologue polish, vocal warm-ups, and mindset rehearsal.”
🏥 You’re a project management consultant for private medical practices → “Let’s map out your entire patient onboarding workflow, from intake forms to follow-up systems, so your team runs like clockwork.”
💍 You’re a wedding officiant & ceremony planner → “In one VIP session, we’ll write your entire ceremony script, choose your readings, and walk through how to make it uniquely yours.”

Clients love VIP days because they skip the slow drip of a multi-week process and get a result faster. You love them because they’re efficient, impactful, and premium-priced.

It’s also a perfect way to start building your body of work, one day, one client at a time.

The beauty? You can do it over Zoom. You don’t even need to wear pants. Yes, I can help you set it all up.

2. Monthly Membership: The Modern Neighborhood

This one’s for people who want consistency.

A monthly membership is essentially: “Pay me monthly and get access to _______.”

The blank is up to you. Could be content. Could be live calls. Could be templates, trainings, accountability, or community.

But here’s the kicker: People don’t join for content. They join for support.

If you create a space where they feel seen, motivated, and guided, they’ll stay.

Real Examples:

🧠 You’re a productivity coach → “Monthly goal planning sessions, weekly check-ins, and a habit tracker community.”
🍽 You’re a wellness pro → “Access to a rotating recipe vault, monthly meal planning sessions, and mindset coaching calls.”
⚖️ You’re a project management consultant for boutique law firms → “Monthly workflow reviews, customizable intake + case management SOPs, and live Q&A sessions on optimizing client communication, paralegal delegation, and docketing systems.”
🎨 You’re a creative writing mentor → “Monthly writing prompts, critique circles, and guest author Q&As inside a members-only community.”
🎓 You’re an academic advisor for first-gen college students → “Monthly planning workshops, scholarship alerts, and weekly motivation texts, all in a private student hub.”

You don’t need 1,000 people to make this work. You need 10 people at $50/month = $500/month. Then 20. Then 50. Then 100.

You’re not just offering content. You’re offering structure and progress. And that’s what people pay for.

This isn’t just “content every month.” It’s about creating a space people want to return to.

A monthly membership can include:

Weekly calls
Q&A threads
Templates + tools
Exclusive trainings
Or even just curated accountability and check-ins

It’s about creating momentum.

People stay for the support, the structure, and the chance to grow alongside others.

And yes, I help with building the branded community space, onboarding content, subscription setup, thank-you emails… all of it.

3. Freelance Packages: Productize Your Skill Set

If you’re offering a service, packaging it as a whole beats pricing it by the hour every time.

Instead of saying “I do writing” or “I offer coaching,”, offer clarity because clarity is what sells.

✍️ Messaging Strategist → “A 3-part brand voice audit with action steps to improve clarity, tone, and consistency across your site and emails.”
👩💼 Corporate Culture Consultant → “Team Alignment Blueprint: 1 leadership session + 1 team feedback survey + a 10-page internal communication strategy you can roll out immediately.”
🧱 Construction Project Manager → “Builder’s Workflow Kit: We’ll map out your full project timeline, subcontractor communication plan, and change-order process, all in one day.”
📈 Operations Consultant for SaaS Startups → “Founder’s Process Pack: 1:1 session + ClickUp buildout for client onboarding, team workflows, and sprint planning.”
📊 Fractional Sales Manager for Agencies → “3-Part Revenue Review: Sales pipeline audit, proposal template cleanup, and client journey map, delivered in 2 weeks.”

This also provides clients a list of what they’re buying and gives you a repeatable structure to deliver.

Then once your first package is working? You can build it into a digital product or group offer down the road.

That’s the strategy I can help implement: Start small. Systemize. Scale.

Recap (Because You Scrolled Too Fast)

3 of the 21 Ways to make money with what you know...

VIP Day: 1:1 intensive session for fast results. High-ticket. Low ongoing commitment.
Monthly Membership: Ongoing access to you and your insights. Builds community and recurring income.
Freelance Packages: Productized services. Easy to sell. Easy to deliver.

No fluff. No fancy. Just workable ways to get paid for what you already know.

And these are just three ideas.