Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Ep.93-5 Low-Lift Ways to Diversify Your Income
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Ep.93-5 Low-Lift Ways to Diversify Your Income
Build While You’re Away: 5 Low-Lift Ways to Diversify Your Income
Right now, I’m sitting in Poland—still in awe of the powerful women I’ve met while teaching leadership and civic engagement across the region. It’s been energizing, eye-opening, and humbling all at once.
But even in the midst of this incredible work, I’m reminded that back home… my business is still running.
Not because I’m glued to my laptop.
Not because I’ve cloned myself.
But because I’ve intentionally built income streams that don’t rely on me being live and present every day.
And let me tell you something:
If all my income was tied to just one client, one paycheck, or one launch—this opportunity wouldn’t have been possible.
So let’s talk about how you can create that same freedom. You don’t need a big team or months of planning. You just need to work smarter with what you already have.
Why Solopreneurs Struggle with Income Diversity
We often think that to earn more, we have to do more. But adding more to our plates is the fastest way to burn out—especially when we’re running everything solo.
The truth? You already have assets, content, and knowledge that people want. The key is recognizing it and packaging it with intention.
Step 1: Audit What You Already Have
Ask yourself:
For me, it was things like:
These became the foundations of my worksheets, mini-courses, and digital resources.
Step 2: Repackage Without Reinventing
You don’t need a polished course or 12-week program to make money.
You just need to solve one small problem clearly.
Here are some quick examples:
Step 3: Batch Your Energy (The Solopreneur Way)
When you don’t have a VA or team, batching becomes your best friend.
Try this:
Use tools like Canva, Flodesk, Payhip, and Pally to keep it simple.
Step 4: Plug It Into Your Ecosystem
Once it’s created—don’t let it sit in Google Drive purgatory.
This is what I’ve done with my Time Mastery mini-course—it’s short, simple, and adds value without adding work.
Step 5: Add Low-Lift Affiliate Income
I know many of you are already recommending tools and products to others. Why not earn from it?
You can:
Perfection is a delay tactic. Some of the best money I’ve made came from messy, scrappy launches that weren’t “ready.”
And guess what?
Everything you build now will evolve anyway. So don’t wait to get it “just right.” Just start.
You Are Not Stuck
If you’re feeling like all your income is tied to one client, one job, or one big launch—I see you. I’ve been you.
But I promise:
You already have everything you need to begin creating new income streams that run without you.
Start by auditing what you’ve already created.
Pick one piece.
Block time this week.
Get it out into the world.
Want Support With This?
Come find me over at Dandelion-Inc. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Inside the Dandelion community, we’re building smarter—not harder—and doing it together.
🌼 Until next time, keep planting the seeds.
Listen to the full conversation here.Don’t forget to check out our blog, beyond the podcast, by clicking here.
View all episodes
By Lisa Resnick Founder of Dandelion-Inc
5
1818 ratings
Build While You’re Away: 5 Low-Lift Ways to Diversify Your Income
Right now, I’m sitting in Poland—still in awe of the powerful women I’ve met while teaching leadership and civic engagement across the region. It’s been energizing, eye-opening, and humbling all at once.
But even in the midst of this incredible work, I’m reminded that back home… my business is still running.
Not because I’m glued to my laptop.
Not because I’ve cloned myself.
But because I’ve intentionally built income streams that don’t rely on me being live and present every day.
And let me tell you something:
If all my income was tied to just one client, one paycheck, or one launch—this opportunity wouldn’t have been possible.
So let’s talk about how you can create that same freedom. You don’t need a big team or months of planning. You just need to work smarter with what you already have.
Why Solopreneurs Struggle with Income Diversity
We often think that to earn more, we have to do more. But adding more to our plates is the fastest way to burn out—especially when we’re running everything solo.
The truth? You already have assets, content, and knowledge that people want. The key is recognizing it and packaging it with intention.
Step 1: Audit What You Already Have
Ask yourself:
For me, it was things like:
These became the foundations of my worksheets, mini-courses, and digital resources.
Step 2: Repackage Without Reinventing
You don’t need a polished course or 12-week program to make money.
You just need to solve one small problem clearly.
Here are some quick examples:
Step 3: Batch Your Energy (The Solopreneur Way)
When you don’t have a VA or team, batching becomes your best friend.
Try this:
Use tools like Canva, Flodesk, Payhip, and Pally to keep it simple.
Step 4: Plug It Into Your Ecosystem
Once it’s created—don’t let it sit in Google Drive purgatory.
This is what I’ve done with my Time Mastery mini-course—it’s short, simple, and adds value without adding work.
Step 5: Add Low-Lift Affiliate Income
I know many of you are already recommending tools and products to others. Why not earn from it?
You can:
Perfection is a delay tactic. Some of the best money I’ve made came from messy, scrappy launches that weren’t “ready.”
And guess what?
Everything you build now will evolve anyway. So don’t wait to get it “just right.” Just start.
You Are Not Stuck
If you’re feeling like all your income is tied to one client, one job, or one big launch—I see you. I’ve been you.
But I promise:
You already have everything you need to begin creating new income streams that run without you.
Start by auditing what you’ve already created.
Pick one piece.
Block time this week.
Get it out into the world.
Want Support With This?
Come find me over at Dandelion-Inc. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Inside the Dandelion community, we’re building smarter—not harder—and doing it together.
🌼 Until next time, keep planting the seeds.
Listen to the full conversation here.Don’t forget to check out our blog, beyond the podcast, by clicking here.