Special Ops with Emma Rainville

From Zero to $3M: How to Monetize TikTok Without Going Viral


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Viral isn’t the goal. Revenue is. Keenya Kelly joins Emma to show how introverts and experts alike are turning 30-second videos into 6-figure funnels.

This week on Special Ops, Emma Rainville sits down with TikTok strategist Keenya Kelly to unpack how short-form video can drive real revenue — even if you’re introverted, niche, or selling something “boring.” Keenya walks through the algorithm rules most brands break, the psychology behind what actually makes people buy, and the path from zero visibility to a $3M business.

Whether you're a coach, consultant, or ecommerce seller, this episode drills into what it takes to monetize video content without losing your brand voice (or your sanity). No fluff, no dancing required — just tactical insights from someone who's turned views into bank.

We cover:

  • How Keenya’s first viral video reignited a 2-year-old book 
  • The surprising TikTok features most service businesses ignore
  • Why introverts actually outperform on video 
  • The one mistake tanking your reel engagement 
  • What makes a reel viral — and what makes it convert

Timestamps:

  • (0:00) Welcome + Keenya Kelly intro
  • (1:30) Teaching TikTok for business in 2020
  • (3:15) Going viral with a book video
  • (4:50) From shame to strategy: posting TikToks to Facebook
  • (6:20) Why video marketing outpaced her design agency
  • (8:00) From dance trends to profit stacks
  • (10:05) Building a course on monetizing video
  • (12:00) Teaching introverts to go viral
  • (13:30) Platform rules you're breaking
  • (15:10) Algorithm psychology & engagement tactics
  • (17:30) Final tips for getting started

Explore Free Resources inside the Visionary Vault: https://specialopspodcast.com/visionary-vault

Get in Touch with Emma Rainville:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@specialopspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_rainville512/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmarainvilleoperationsguru


Get in Touch with Keenya Kelly:

Website: https://www.keenyakelly.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/keenyakelly

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly/ 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keenyakelly 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenyakelly/ 


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