Your LinkedIn profile could be making money while you sleep. I’m not talking about sending spam messages or get-rich-quick schemes. I’m talking about real, honest revenue from the professional network you already use. But most people never try. They scroll, they like, they occasionally comment. They miss out on what’s possible.
I make money on LinkedIn and I want you to as well. After quadrupling my LinkedIn following in 2024 and building a newsletter to 10,000 subscribers with zero promotion, I doubled down on advanced tactics to bring in more sales. LinkedIn now drives new customers to my business daily, bringing revenue without paid ads.
The opportunities are closer than you think. Here’s how to get them.
Turn your LinkedIn profile into a money-making machine
Sell a tripwire product
A tripwire is a low-cost offer that solves a specific problem for your audience. Price it between $9-49 so buying feels like a no-brainer. Your LinkedIn profile becomes your storefront when you set it up right.
My profile showcases the value-packed AI for Coaches Toolkit in multiple places. My banner mentions it, my call-to-action button links to it, and it’s the only thing included in my featured section. This simple setup brings daily sales when coaches check out my profile.
Choose a product that solves one clear problem your audience faces. Create something incredibly valuable that they can use immediately and get fast results. Make it impossible to scroll past your profile without seeing your offer.
Link a paid Calendly
LinkedIn now integrates with Calendly for Premium Business subscribers, allowing you to add a meeting scheduler directly to your profile. According to LinkedIn, this feature has led to users seeing 25% more profile views on average.
Set up paid consultation slots through this integration. Whether you charge $100 for 30 minutes or $500 for an hour, your expertise has value. People pay for shortcuts and solutions from those who’ve walked the path before.
Price your time appropriately and create a compelling description of what clients get from the call. Add testimonials from previous clients who found your advice valuable. The integration handles everything else, turning profile views into paid bookings.
Drive people to your paid newsletter
Start a free newsletter on LinkedIn to build your subscriber base. The platform actively promotes it to your network, sending automated invites when people follow you. This gives you direct access to their inbox without extra sign-up steps.
Once you’ve built a solid free subscriber base, funnel people into your premium newsletter (on a different platform such as Ghost) with exclusive content. This could be deeper insights, personalized feedback, or early access to your best work. Even if just 1% of subscribers upgrade, it creates consistent monthly income.
Keep your premium offer simple and clearly valuable. Make the upgrade feel like getting the VIP treatment. When subscribers trust the quality of your free content, paying for the premium version becomes an easy decision.
Conduct customer research
LinkedIn puts your target customers right in front of you. You can find thousands of them in seconds using a simple search. Use the platform to understand their needs, test your ideas, and refine your offers to dramatically boost impact and sales.
Keep an eye on what your dream customers are posting. What problems do they mention? What solutions are they seeking? These insights help you craft the perfect offer. When you spot patterns, you’ve found a gap your business can fill.
Message potential customers directly to ask about their challenges. Run simple polls to test pricing or feature preferences. Join industry groups to see unfiltered conversations about pain points. This research costs nothing but delivers massive value to your business. When you create offers based on real customer needs, your conversion rates improve.
Do sales for commission
You don’t need your own business to make money on LinkedIn. The platform is built for sales, making it perfect for commission-based work. Find companies with great products but weak outreach and offer to sell for them.
Message businesses that could benefit from your LinkedIn network. Negotiate a commission structure where you earn 10-30% of each sale you bring in. This arrangement benefits everyone: the company gets new customers, you earn money, and your connections get solutions they need.
Focus on industries you understand and products you believe in. Sales feel natural when you genuinely think the offer will help your network. Your trusted position becomes the bridge that connects supply with demand.
Start making money on LinkedIn today
Your LinkedIn profile has untapped earning potential. Sell a targeted tripwire product that solves a specific problem. Link a paid Calendly to book consultation calls. Build a free newsletter, then channel subscribers into a premium tier. Conduct customer research to refine your offers and make more money. Sell other people’s products on commission.
The path to making money on LinkedIn is simpler than most realize. You already have the tools, connections, and knowledge needed to start. Take action, test what works, and build your own revenue stream on the platform.
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