[0:00] You'll never make $10,000 a month [0:02] until you understand this. [0:04] This is Joey. [0:05] He got straight A's at school [0:06] and graduated from university top of his class. [0:09] He had high hopes for the future [0:11] and knew he had something special. [0:12] His reward was a job that pays $5,473 per month, [0:18] coupled with a constant stress over his student loans, [0:20] the rising cost of living, [0:22] and the fear of being replaced by AI. [0:25] That's a real number based on an actual survey [0:28] from over 70,000 bachelor's degree graduates. [0:31] So if Joey worked this hard and still didn't manage [0:34] to make $10,000 per month, surely it's impossible, right? [0:38] Not at all. [0:39] This is Kye. [0:41] He got kicked out of school for being disruptive, [0:43] and there was no way he was getting into university. [0:46] Like Joey, he also had high hopes for the future, [0:50] but without a path to follow, [0:51] he started to think independently. [0:53] His reward was an income of over $15,000 per month, [0:58] coupled with no debt [1:00] and the ability to travel the world whenever he wants. [1:03] Not only this, but instead of fearing AI will replace him, [1:06] he actually uses it to make more money. [1:09] As I'm sure you've gathered, [1:11] Joey represents the path most people are told to follow. [1:14] However, Kye, he's a real person who earns three times more [1:18] than people who are 10 times more qualified than him. [1:21] And it's not just Kye. [1:23] There are lots of examples of people just like him, [1:26] earning way more than most people even think is possible. [1:29] So while are these people doing that Joey isn't, [1:32] and how can it even be fair? [1:34] Well, while others were so focused on achieving good grades, [1:37] going to university, and getting a job, [1:40] these guys were paying attention [1:42] to where the world was actually going, [1:44] and they all became something called a digital architect. [1:47] This is the number one way to make money online. [1:50] It blows every other method out of the water. [1:53] Now, let me be clear. [1:54] I'm not saying going to university is a bad thing. [1:57] It's needed for a lot of jobs in society, [1:59] and if making money isn't your main ambition, [2:02] then be my guest. [2:03] However, if you wanna hit $10,000 a month [2:06] and, more importantly, have a life of freedom, [2:08] adventure, and wealth, then in this video [2:11] I'm gonna show you how you can quickly and easily [2:13] become a digital architect, just like these guys. [2:16] (light groovy music) [2:18] Everyone's talking about looksmaxxing [2:20] when they should be talking about talentmaxxing [2:23] because, honestly, the worst advice anyone can give you [2:26] is to improve your weaknesses. [2:28] The school system has told you to do this for years. [2:30] If you are bad at maths, they make you do extra lessons. [2:34] If you don't like public speaking, they force you into it. [2:37] And if you hate languages, then tough luck, [2:40] as you'll have to spend hours trying to learn one anyway. [2:42] They treat us all the same [2:44] and disregard our natural talents, [2:46] and you can actually see the effect of that. [2:48] One study found that 98% of five-year-olds [2:51] scored at genius level for divergent thinking, [2:54] which is basically the ability [2:56] to come up with lots of original ideas, [2:58] but by adulthood, that drops to just 2%. [3:02] So it's not that people aren't talented; [3:04] it's that it all gets trained out of them. [3:06] Before you say, "I don't have any natural talents," [3:09] check this out. [3:10] It's called the talent tree, [3:11] and believe it or not, your talent is on here somewhere. [3:15] That's because everyone, no matter your level of education, [3:18] fits into at least one of these four main categories. [3:21] So while I'm going through this with you, [3:23] make sure to note down where you are on the tree, [3:25] because once you know that, we'll know exactly [3:28] what kind of digital architect you can become. [3:30] The first type is the organizer. [3:33] These are the people who bring structure to chaos. [3:36] They're good at planning systems [3:38] and keeping things running smoothly. [3:39] The second type is the analyst. [3:42] They're good at breaking things down, spotting patterns, [3:45] and figuring out what actually works. [3:47] The third type is the communicator. [3:49] They're good at explaining things clearly, [3:52] influencing others, [3:53] and getting people to buy into something. [3:55] The fourth type is the creative. [3:57] They see things differently, connect dots others don't, [4:00] and come up with new ways of doing things. [4:02] So those are the four types of natural talents. [4:06] Hopefully, you've got the area [4:07] you identify most with written down. [4:09] From now on, if you're serious about making [4:11] $10,000 per month, [4:13] then you need to make a promise to yourself [4:15] that you're only gonna work in the area [4:17] where you have a clear advantage. [4:19] I'm breaking this down in even more depth [4:21] in the free virtual event I'm running very soon. [4:23] Not just what your advantage is, [4:26] but how you can go from where you are now [4:28] to hitting $10,000 per month [4:30] without needing startup capital or experience. [4:33] So if you're serious about increasing your income, [4:35] then make sure to sign up for that. [4:37] I'll leave a link in the description. [4:38] (light funky music) [4:41] The fastest way to make $10,000 a month online [4:45] is to sell a digital service, [4:47] but you'll never get close to that amount of income [4:49] unless you follow the three golden rules: [4:52] make a business more money, [4:54] save a business time, or save a business money. [4:58] That's why servicemaxxing is all about finding a service [5:02] that does one or more of those things [5:04] and also plays into your natural talents. [5:06] This is where most people get stuck, [5:08] as they don't know what to actually do. [5:09] So to make it easy for you, I've loaded this grid up [5:12] with the top five online services you can offer right now. [5:16] After I reveal each one, I'll let you know exactly [5:19] what this service is, why it makes money, [5:21] and, most importantly, who's best suited [5:23] based on talent type. [5:25] By the way, all of these have the potential to make you [5:27] over $10,000 per month, and they're in no particular order. [5:31] For now, don't worry about how to do the service; [5:33] they can all be learned very quickly anyway. [5:36] The important thing right now is understanding [5:37] which one best suits you. [5:39] So let's kick this off with brand identity. [5:42] This one sounds complicated, but it's really not. [5:45] It involves designing the look and feel of a business, [5:48] from the logo and colors to the fonts, images, [5:51] and overall style that makes it instantly recognizable. [5:54] I've made my dislike of designer brands [5:56] very clear over the years. [5:57] However, they are the perfect example [5:59] of how valuable good branding is. [6:01] A lot of people say the designer items cost more [6:04] because of the quality or the level of service, [6:06] but that doesn't justify the majority [6:08] of their huge price tags. [6:10] That purely comes down to the perception [6:12] of the brand itself. [6:13] That's why a brand identity service [6:15] is so valuable to businesses, as it can allow them to charge [6:18] much higher prices for the same product or service, [6:21] which ultimately makes a business more money. [6:24] This type of online service is perfect for the creative, [6:28] as it requires an out-the-box visual thinking. [6:31] However, not just that. [6:33] The organizer will do well here, too, [6:35] because the timelines, the client feedback, [6:38] and the deliverables are just as important [6:40] as the design itself. [6:41] Next up is AI automation. [6:44] Now, this one is massive right now, [6:46] and it's only getting bigger. [6:47] It involves building AI systems [6:50] that automate repetitive tasks. [6:52] Stuff like responding to customers, generating reports, [6:56] scheduling, data entry, [6:58] the admin tasks that someone in the business [7:00] is currently doing manually every single day. [7:03] Just think, every hour a business spends on a task [7:06] that could be automated, it's money down the drain. [7:09] So when you come in and fix it, [7:11] you're not just saving them time, [7:12] you are saving them money too, [7:14] which means you are hitting two of our three rules at once. [7:17] This one suits the analyst [7:20] because you need to look at a business [7:21] and identify exactly where the inefficiencies are, [7:24] but also the organizer because building these systems [7:27] requires quite a structured, logical approach. [7:30] Next: deal-making. [7:32] This one might surprise you [7:34] because it's not about a technical skill at all. [7:36] It involves connecting businesses with opportunities. [7:40] Think sponsorships, brand deals, and partnerships. [7:43] You are essentially the person in the middle [7:45] who makes things happen. [7:46] Businesses will happily pay a finder's fee or a commission [7:50] when you bring something valuable to the table, [7:52] as this directly makes a business money. [7:55] So who's best suited to take something like this on? [7:58] Well, firstly, it has to be the communicator [8:01] without a doubt. [8:01] If you are naturally persuasive, confident on calls, [8:04] and good with people, this is your lane. [8:07] But the organizer can play a big role too, [8:10] because juggling multiple deals, follow-ups, [8:12] and relationships is super important. [8:15] All right, now for video editing. [8:17] This isn't about sitting there cutting clips for fun. [8:20] It involves editing video content [8:22] that grows a business's audience and generates revenue. [8:25] Think YouTube channels, ads, social media content, [8:29] and sales videos. [8:30] This is the kind of content [8:32] that actually makes a difference, [8:33] as businesses that show up consistently on video [8:36] grow faster, sell more, [8:38] and build trust quicker than those that don't. [8:40] But most business owners have no idea [8:42] how to edit and no time to learn. [8:44] A good editor who understands what performs well [8:47] is genuinely hard to find [8:49] and can both save a business time and make them more money. [8:53] The obvious person that's suited to this is the creative. [8:56] You need a real eye for pacing, storytelling, [8:59] and what looks good on screen. [9:01] But the analyst is just as important here [9:03] because the best editors [9:05] aren't just making things look pretty; [9:07] they're studying what performs and why. [9:09] And last, but absolutely not least, funnel creation. [9:13] This one is probably the most directly tied to money [9:16] out of everything on this list. [9:18] It involves building the online journey [9:20] that turns a stranger into a paying customer. [9:23] Think landing pages, email sequences, checkout flows, [9:27] upsells, the whole shebang. [9:29] A great funnel can double or triple what a business makes [9:32] from the exact same amount of traffic. [9:34] You are not getting them more exposure. [9:36] You are making them more money [9:37] from the leads they already have. [9:39] The organizer will thrive here [9:42] because a funnel is essentially a detailed system [9:45] with a lot of moving parts that all need to work together. [9:48] The same goes for the analyst, [9:49] because the best funnels aren't built on gut feeling. [9:52] They're built on data, testing, [9:54] and understanding what makes people buy. [9:56] I know this might just look like [9:58] another list of different side hustles, [10:00] but don't think of them like that. [10:02] Think of them as vehicles [10:03] that can get you to $10,000 a month. [10:06] As a digital architect, [10:07] your vehicle might look slightly different [10:09] depending on where you're trying to go [10:11] and what suits you best. [10:13] But the destination stays the same. [10:15] I mean, what if I told you the type of service you pick [10:18] isn't actually that important? [10:20] As long as it follows [10:21] the three rules we talked about earlier [10:24] and it leans into your natural strengths, [10:26] you can get to at least $10,000 a month right now. [10:29] The most important thing is just picking one [10:31] and sticking with it, because in the next steps, [10:34] I'm gonna show you how to take any of these services [10:36] and supercharge it as a digital architect. [10:39] We'll be going over all of this in even more depth [10:42] on the free live virtual event I'm running soon, [10:44] so make sure to click the link in the description [10:47] to sign up for that if you haven't already. [10:49] (light groovy music) [10:52] The biggest lie young people are told [10:54] is that learning happens before earning. [10:57] I mean, for the first 18 years of your life, [10:59] you're forced to sit in a classroom for hours on end [11:02] and learn stuff, [11:03] but never actually apply it to the real world. [11:06] The truth is, if you wanna make $10,000 a month quickly, [11:10] then you need to be learning and earning at the same time. [11:13] This is the skillmaxxing loop, [11:16] and I designed it for my son when he left school at 18. [11:19] He wanted to become a videographer and video editor, [11:22] but said he wasn't ready. [11:23] For context, he'd been making [11:25] little YouTube videos for a while [11:27] but didn't have any formal training. [11:29] I told him to forget what school had taught him [11:31] about learning and instead follow my method, [11:34] as it would make him richer a lot faster. [11:37] He actually listened to me, for once, and thank God he did. [11:41] As he now makes way more than $10,000 a month [11:43] following the exact method I'm about to teach you. [11:46] Don't worry if you don't wanna be a videographer, [11:48] it can be applied to any type of service. [11:51] First, you need to define your service. [11:54] In the last step, you already picked what you're gonna do, [11:57] but now you need to strip it back to its simplest, [12:00] most usable form, not the perfect version in your head. [12:03] This is where people let themselves down. [12:06] They take something simple and then overcomplicate it. [12:09] They start adding extras, [12:11] trying to perfect it all because they don't feel ready. [12:14] I can't tell you how many times [12:16] I've been stopped in the streets [12:17] by people saying, "I want to be a billionaire. [12:20] What should I do?" [12:21] And honestly, that's part of the problem. [12:24] They're aiming so big [12:25] that they don't even know where to start. [12:27] There's nothing wrong with having big ambitions, [12:29] but if all your focus is on the end goal, [12:32] you never actually take the first step. [12:34] So instead of thinking about a billion, [12:36] focus on hitting $10,000 a month. [12:38] 'Cause if you don't have something [12:40] realistic to aim at right now, [12:41] you'll just sit there overthinking it. [12:43] So how can you actually define your service? [12:46] Well, for my son, [12:47] it wasn't become a professional videographer [12:50] or build a creative agency. [12:52] It was simple: edit videos for businesses. [12:55] So take your service and reduce it down [12:58] to one clear thing that you can deliver. [13:00] It'll make your life a whole lot easier. [13:03] Second, you need to sell your service. [13:05] Not learn more, not tweak your offer, [13:08] not sit there getting better, sell. [13:11] This is where most people hesitate. [13:12] They think they need more knowledge before they can charge. [13:15] My son did the exact same thing. [13:17] I told him to get out there [13:19] and start selling his videography service [13:21] to local businesses, [13:22] but he said he didn't know enough to charge. [13:25] I told him, "Trust me, son, [13:27] there is no better teacher than the real world." [13:30] So he went out there and started booking meetings [13:32] with local businesses, and yeah, 99% of them said no. [13:36] But that's the point, because eventually one said yes, [13:40] a local caravan park. [13:41] So accept you aren't perfect, [13:43] and get out there and start selling. [13:45] Every rejection teaches you something. [13:47] It's about getting in front of people [13:49] and learning what actually lands. [13:51] Thirdly, you need to deliver your service. [13:54] This is where you actually get paid [13:56] and, more importantly, where you actually get good. [13:59] Because it's all well and good practicing by yourself, [14:01] however, until you have a paying client, [14:03] you never really know [14:04] what the most valuable things are to focus on. [14:07] You also don't get real feedback, [14:09] which is sometimes hard to hear. [14:11] With my son, as soon as that caravan park said yes, [14:14] everything changed. [14:15] He couldn't hide behind "I'm not ready" anymore. [14:17] He actually had to sit down, film the videos, [14:20] meet expectations, and figure it all out as he went. [14:24] And that's exactly what happened, [14:25] because when there's money involved, [14:27] you just operate differently. [14:28] You pay more attention, you learn faster, [14:31] and you fix mistakes quickly [14:33] because there's actual pressure involved. [14:35] It's the same no matter what service you picked. [14:38] If it's video editing, [14:39] you're not just messing around with clips anymore; [14:41] you're creating content that helps a business grow. [14:44] If it's deal-making, you're not just sending messages; [14:47] you're trying to bring in real opportunities [14:49] that make someone money. [14:50] That's where the real skill is built, [14:52] and this is what most people don't realize. [14:55] Fourth, you need to fix your service. [14:57] This step was always part of the process, [15:00] even when I taught my son this years ago, [15:02] but back then it was a lot more manual. [15:04] You had to rely on experience, feedback, and trial and error [15:07] to figure out what was working and what wasn't. [15:10] But now with AI, you can do it properly. [15:12] Because once you've delivered your service a few times, [15:15] you'll start to see patterns, what's getting results, [15:18] what's not, and more importantly, where the bottlenecks are. [15:22] This isn't about automating everything yet. [15:24] It's about improving the way your service [15:26] actually gets done. [15:27] If you're editing videos [15:28] and it's taking you hours to do something repetitive, [15:31] that's a bottleneck. [15:32] If you're doing deal-making and spending ages researching [15:35] or writing messages, that's also a bottleneck. [15:38] Using AI to remove those bottlenecks [15:40] will make you far more efficient [15:41] and therefore more money in the long run. [15:43] Lastly, you need to systemize your service. [15:47] Up until now, everything's been a bit scrappy, [15:50] and that's exactly how it should be. [15:52] You've been moving fast and figuring things out, [15:54] but if you stay like that, deadlines get missed, [15:57] messages get lost, payments get delayed, [16:00] and that's the reason most people never get repeat work. [16:03] Because the thing that actually makes you stand out [16:05] isn't talent, it's reliability. [16:08] I mean, the people I've paid the most money to [16:10] aren't always the best. [16:11] They're the ones who deliver on time [16:13] and communicate clearly. [16:15] One of the best platforms helping you with this is Odoo, [16:17] because it's an all-in-one business management software [16:21] that provides you with a range of applications [16:23] to simplify the day-to-day management of your business, [16:26] including invoicing, accounting, project management, [16:29] website creation, and more. [16:31] I remember when my son was asked to send his first invoice. [16:34] He had no idea what he was doing, [16:36] so I showed him what my invoices looked like, [16:38] and he had to manually make his own. [16:40] However, it's much easier now with Odoo's invoicing app. [16:43] It makes it super simple to add your customer, [16:46] your services, and their price and quantities. [16:49] You can then select your invoice due date and payment terms, [16:52] which can be emailed to the customer, allowing them to pay [16:55] directly through Odoo's customer portal. [16:57] Odoo will then track if it's being paid or not, [17:00] which saves you from doing it manually. [17:02] From my experience, [17:03] late payers are very common in the online service space, [17:06] so it's very important to keep your discussions, [17:08] emails, and notes in one place [17:10] through this feature called the Chatter, [17:12] so you can quickly see who you need to follow up with. [17:14] I used to do this manually, and all the time I was wasting [17:17] could have just gone into making more money. [17:19] As I was planning on talking about them anyway, [17:21] I reached out to Odoo [17:22] to see if they wanted to sponsor this portion of the video. [17:25] They agreed and are also giving you [17:27] your first application free for life [17:30] with unlimited support and hosting. [17:32] So that means you can start using [17:33] the invoicing app for free. [17:35] I'll drop a link in the description. [17:36] You might be wondering why this is a loop, and it's simple. [17:40] Because you don't just go through this once and you're done. [17:42] Every time you complete these five steps, [17:44] you end up in a better position [17:46] than where you were when you started. [17:48] You've got more skill, more experience, better results, [17:51] and a clearer understanding of what actually works. [17:54] So when you go back to define, [17:56] you're not starting from scratch; you're refining. [17:59] When you sell again, you're more confident, [18:01] your pitch is better, and more people say yes. [18:04] When you deliver, the quality is higher. [18:07] When you fix, you are removing bigger bottlenecks, [18:10] and when you systemize, everything runs smoother. [18:13] Then it repeats, and each time you go round the loop, [18:16] your service becomes more valuable, [18:18] which is what pushes you towards $10,000 a month and beyond. [18:22] (light peppy music) [18:25] Believe it or not, you can do the same service [18:27] as someone else to the exact same standard [18:30] and earn 10 times more. [18:32] That shouldn't make sense, as you'd think you get paid [18:35] based on how good you are, but you don't. [18:37] You get paid based on how you position your value. [18:40] This is where things start to step up a level [18:42] because once you've been around [18:43] the skillmaxxing loop a few times, [18:45] you're no longer just someone who does a service. [18:47] You understand outcomes, you understand businesses, [18:50] and you understand what actually makes money. [18:53] That's when positioning becomes super powerful. [18:56] Let me show you what I mean. [18:57] On the left side is how a freelancer positions themselves. [19:01] On the right is how a digital architect does it. [19:03] Let's start with brand identity. [19:06] A freelancer says, "I design logos," [19:10] which is simple and easy to understand, [19:12] but it also sounds cheap. [19:13] You're competing with thousands of other people, [19:16] and the only thing that separates you is price. [19:19] That's why a digital architect doesn't sell a logo. [19:22] They say, "I increase perceived value [19:24] so businesses can charge more and attract better customers." [19:27] See how this involves the exact same amount of work, [19:30] but offers dramatically more value? [19:32] Now, instead of seeing you as a cost, [19:34] you're now an investment. [19:36] Now let's look at AI automation. [19:38] A freelancer says, "I can build AI chatbots." [19:43] Again, nothing wrong with that, [19:45] but you're just selling a feature. [19:46] A digital architect says, "I remove manual work [19:50] and reduce costs by automating bottlenecks." [19:52] Now you're not just building something; [19:54] you're saving them time and money every single month. [19:57] And lastly, funnel creation. [20:00] A freelancer says, "I build landing pages," [20:03] but a digital architect says, [20:05] "I turn existing traffic into paying customers." [20:08] Now you're directly tied to revenue, [20:10] which again is the same skill and the same output, [20:13] but with completely different positioning. [20:15] The key is to stop talking about what you do [20:18] and start talking about what it does for them. [20:20] That's how you use positionmaxxing to go from charging [20:23] a few hundred to a few thousand for the exact same service. [20:27] (light groovy music) [20:30] A lot of people aren't gonna like this one, [20:33] but most of you will never get past 10K a month. [20:36] Not because you're not working hard enough [20:38] or the opportunity isn't there, [20:40] but because getting to 10K per month is one challenge, [20:43] making 20K, 50K, [20:46] or 100K plus per month is a completely different one. [20:49] I know these numbers might feel miles away at the moment, [20:52] but if you don't understand this now, [20:54] then you'll hit that 10K level and plateau. [20:57] That's where brandmaxxing comes in. [20:59] This is the process of building a personal brand [21:01] so strong and visible that people instantly see you [21:04] as an authority in your space. [21:06] One of the most powerful examples of this is Casey Neistat. [21:09] He sold his company to CNN for a reported $25 million, [21:13] but the business itself wasn't the real asset. [21:16] There was no clear plan for what CNN [21:18] were even gonna do with it. [21:19] What they were really buying was his personal brand. [21:22] That was back in 2016, [21:24] and since then, this has only become more important [21:27] because now more than ever, [21:28] your personal brand is what makes you more valuable [21:31] than everyone else offering the same thing. [21:33] So how can you easily do this without trying to build [21:36] a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers? [21:39] Well, the most simple thing you can do right now [21:40] is clean up your social media profiles. [21:43] Make it very obvious who you are, what you do, [21:46] and why you're the best at it. [21:48] Most people are doing the opposite. [21:50] They put no time into their profile. [21:52] Instead, just focus on cold messaging hundreds of people. [21:55] That's why they just get ignored. [21:57] I'm willing to bet you've got a ton of unanswered messages [22:00] just like this in your requests. [22:01] But when someone lands on your profile, [22:03] and it instantly shows what you do and how you do it, [22:06] you are no longer just another message. [22:08] And when you combine that with actually understanding [22:11] who you are messaging and how to approach them properly, [22:13] that's how you break past 10K a month and scale beyond it. [22:17] If you wanna discover the five levels to getting rich, [22:19] I'm gonna leave that video right up there, [22:21] but don't click on it just yet. [22:22] Make sure to subscribe if you want to grow your wealth. [22:25] Okay? (clicks tongue) I'll see you over there.