5 Simple Ways to Make Money on LinkedIn

Your LinkedIn profile can help you make money while you're sleeping! But no, this isn't about sending spammy messages or getting rich overnight. It's about real, honest money through a platform you probably already use. Most people just scroll, like, or occasionally comment—they miss out on the real opportunities. But if you try, you can start earning right from LinkedIn.

I’ve personally made money through LinkedIn, and I want to show you how you can do the same. After growing my LinkedIn following and my newsletter, I discovered even better ways to bring in money—without needing to spend on ads. LinkedIn now helps me get new customers every day, bringing in revenue effortlessly.

Here’s how you can do it too:

1. Turn Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Money-Making Machine

You can turn your profile into a selling tool! One easy way is to sell a "tripwire product." This is a small-priced item that solves a problem for your audience. Aim to price it between $9 and $49—something that feels like a no-brainer for your audience to buy.

For example, my profile features a helpful “AI for Coaches Toolkit.” I’ve made sure it’s everywhere on my profile—my banner, call-to-action button, and featured section. This simple setup brings in sales every day from people who check out my profile.

Choose a product that fixes a specific problem for your audience. Make it valuable, easy to use, and something they can benefit from right away. Your LinkedIn profile should make it impossible to miss your offer!

2. Link a Paid Calendly for Consultations

LinkedIn lets you add a Calendly link to your profile if you have a Premium Business account. This tool makes it easy for people to book a meeting with you, and it’s helped many users get more views on their profiles.

If you offer consultations, this is a great way to charge for your time. Whether it’s $100 for a 30-minute call or $500 for an hour, people will pay for advice from someone who has valuable experience. Add a description to explain what clients will get from the call, and include testimonials to show the value you offer. The Calendly integration will handle the scheduling and payments, turning your profile views into paid bookings.

3. Build and Drive People to Your Paid Newsletter

Start by building a free newsletter on LinkedIn. LinkedIn automatically promotes your newsletter to your followers, which makes it super easy to grow your subscriber list.

Once you’ve built up a solid following, offer a paid version of your newsletter on another platform (like Ghost). This version could include exclusive content, deeper insights, or early access to your best work. Even if just a small percentage of your free subscribers upgrade, you’ll have a steady stream of income.

Make sure your premium offer is simple and clearly valuable. When people trust the quality of your free content, upgrading to the paid version will feel like a natural step.

4. Conduct Customer Research to Improve Your Offers

LinkedIn makes it easy to find your target customers and understand their needs. You can search for people in your industry, read what they post, and even ask them directly about their challenges. This research will give you valuable insights on how to improve your offers and increase your sales.

Pay attention to the problems people mention in their posts. Look for patterns, and use that information to create better products or services. You can also run polls or join groups to gather feedback—this helps you create offers based on real customer needs, improving your chances of making sales.

5. Do Sales for Commission

You don’t even need your own business to make money on LinkedIn. The platform is great for commission-based work. Reach out to companies that have good products but don’t have a strong LinkedIn presence. Offer to sell their products for a commission.

Message businesses that could benefit from your LinkedIn network and propose a commission structure—something like 10-30% of each sale you bring in. This way, the company gains new customers, you earn money, and your connections get solutions they need. Focus on products you believe in and industries you understand—this makes the process feel natural and helps you build trust with your network.

Start Earning Money on LinkedIn Today

Your LinkedIn profile holds a lot of untapped potential. You can start by selling a tripwire product, offering paid consultations, building a paid newsletter, doing customer research, or even working on commission. The tools, connections, and knowledge are already there for you to make money. All you have to do is take action, test what works, and start building your revenue stream on LinkedIn!

By following these simple steps, you'll be on your way to turning your LinkedIn profile into a money-making machine.