How to *actually* make money as a creator in 2025 (It’s NOT brand deals)

Think brand deals are the best way to make money as a creator? Think again. In this video, I’m breaking down how to actually make money as a content creator — without relying on brand deals, constant posting, or going viral. Whether you have 5K or 500K followers, I’ll show you why more reach doesn’t always mean more revenue… and what to focus on instead. We’ll talk about real creator monetization strategies, how to make passive income as a content creator, and the truth behind the “followers = money” myth. I’m also walking you through how to sell your own digital products, how to monetize your following (even with a small audience), and how to hit your first $10K month with an online course or offer that works while you sleep. If you’re wondering how influencers make money beyond sponsored posts, how to make money on social media without being at the mercy of algorithms, or how to build stable creator income streams — this is for you. 🎯 Topics covered: — how to make money as a creator — how influencers make money in 2025 — creator income streams that don’t rely on brand deals — how to monetize Instagram/TikTok following — why followers don’t equal money — how to sell online courses as a creator — how to make money with a small audience — brand deals vs digital products 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 👇 🚀 FREE TRAINING: How to Unlock Passive Income With Online Courses 👉https://www.onlinelaunchacademy.co/freetraining 💭 FREE GUIDE: Find Your Million Dollar Course Idea 👉 https://www.onlinelaunchacademy.co/courseidea 💰 REVENUE BOOSTING CONTENT – 101 content prompts that will help you sell out anything online👉 https://www.onlinelaunchacademy.co/revenueboostingcontent 💖 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIALS Say hi on Insta✨ https://www.instagram.com/iamanastasiaushakova/