The 3 steps to make your first dollar online

If I had to start completely from scratch today — no followers, no money, no experience — here’s exactly what I’d do 👇

Step 1: Pick a profitable skill.
Most people try to make money before learning a skill that’s worth money.
Don’t do that.
Instead, pick one skill that the internet rewards — like:

• Creating content that gets attention

• Video editing

• Marketing / short-form storytelling

Spend 2–3 weeks just learning and practicing that one skill.
Don’t overthink — the goal is speed, not perfection.

Step 2: Build proof with content.
Once you’re decent, start creating faceless content showing what you’re learning.
Post consistently — every day if you can.
You’ll build a small audience and social proof at the same time.

Step 3: Monetize with something simple.
When you have attention, you can make money by:

• Selling digital products

• Doing affiliate marketing

• Or even promoting other people’s offers (like I teach inside my newsletter 👀)

The key isn’t having 1,000 followers — it’s having 1,000 intentional reps.

Most people spend months thinking.
The ones who win just start.

If you had to start over today, what skill would you focus on first?
Hit reply and tell me — I’ll personally respond with what I’d do in your position.

Stay focused,
– Johan
Founder, InstaEmpire