Ep 49: How to Make Money Today

In this episode of Money on My Mind, I break down exactly how to start making money today—no gimmicks, no fluff. A listener asked, “What can I do to earn more money?”, and I’m giving you a proven framework to build wealth by understanding value, developing skills, and leveraging access.

Most people overcomplicate making money, but it all comes down to providing value to the marketplace. Whether through a job, a business, or investing, you need the right mindset, skills, and network to increase your income. I share real strategies on how to identify problems, create valuable solutions, and get paid for them. If you’re tired of struggling financially and ready to take action, this episode will shift your perspective and set you on the right path.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Overcomplicating how money works

02:20 Trading time vs. providing value

04:13 What determines your value?

05:49 The key to increasing your income

09:15 Investing your money to make more money

11:47 The importance of reframing your mind

13:04 Identifying problems

14:40 Become obsessed with the solution to your problem

16:35 Developing a system to solve these problems

17:58 Why should you offer your services for free?

20:47 Committing to deliver your promise

22:33 How retesting can help you refine your services

23:34 Why you should focus on investing in yourself

25:16 The kind of people you should be surrounding yourself with

27:14 The framework to make more money

29:42 How the abundance mindset can help you attract money

Quotables

“Your income is a reflection of your skills. The better your skills, the more you earn.”

“The wealthy aren’t necessarily smarter than you—they just have better access and connections.”

“If you’re afraid to invest in yourself, you’ll stay stuck. Wealth starts with taking risks on YOU.”

Links

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