Exploring Digital Opportunities: A Step-by-Step Guide for Young Entrepreneurs - From Personal Websites to E-commerce

Join me as we explore unconventional ways to make money online, from teaching languages to creating personal websites, and discover how these opportunities can lead to a life of freedom and fulfillment.

  • 1. This video is about making money for young people with no prior experience, specifically online.
  • 2. The goal is not to make a certain amount of money quickly, but to explore different ways of making money and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • 3. The speaker's first experience making money was giving concerts in her hometown in Russia as a child, which helped her realize she enjoys attention and performing publicly.
  • 4. She later sold Avon cosmetics to her teachers as a preteen, which taught her that she enjoys selling good products.
  • 5. The speaker emphasizes the importance of viewing early job experiences, even those that may not be ideal, as valuable learning opportunities.
  • 6. One way to make money is by teaching other people, even if you are still in school or intermediate in a language.
  • 7. Another way to make money is by creating personal websites, specifically on the platform Notion.
  • 8. The trend of using Notion for personal websites is growing, and it is a simple platform that allows for easy customization.
  • 9. The speaker is currently working on her own personal website on Notion as an investor.
  • 10. E-commerce, or selling products online, is another way to make money.
  • 11. Platforms like Alibaba.com can help connect you with suppliers who can handle production and shipping for your product.
  • 12. The speaker recommends using Alibaba.com's "Drop Shipping" feature to simplify the process of selling products online.
  • 13. The platform is currently offering discounts and promotions as part of their "Super September" event.
  • 14. There is a high demand for video editors who are knowledgeable about multiple social media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • 15. The speaker suggests reaching out to bloggers and offering to edit or repurpose their content for a fee.
  • 16. Offline jobs, such as babysitting and dog walking, can also be good ways to make money.
  • 17. It is important to be open to pivoting and trying new things when searching for job opportunities.
  • 18. The speaker shares the example of her friend's daughter, who started by offering dog walking services but found more success in babysitting after talking to her neighbors and understanding their n
  • 19. The speaker suggests helping others declutter and sell items from their homes as a way to make money offline.
  • 20. This can be done by charging a percentage of the revenue or an hourly rate.
  • 21. The speaker encourages viewers to not be afraid to make mistakes and view them as opportunities for growth.
  • 22. She also emphasizes the importance of finding your "superpower" and focusing on it to increase income.
  • 23. The video ends with a reminder to check out Alibaba.com for e-commerce opportunities.
  • 24. The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe to her channel for more content.

Source: Silicon Valley Girl via YouTube

❓ What do you think? What is one step you can take today to start exploring your entrepreneurial mindset and potentially discovering a new way to make money online? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!