Start Where You Are: How to Earn Money Online with Your Skills

So, you’re ready to break free. You want a lifestyle where you can make money from anywhere—a small beach town in Thailand, a quiet mountain village in Portugal, or your kitchen table in Mexico City.

The only catch? You need income. Flexible, online income. Here’s the good news: you don’t need another degree or ten more years of experience.

You already have the skills. You just need to package them.

Whether you’ve been a teacher, admin, organizer, stylist, or the unofficial tech support in your family, there’s a way to earn online using what you already know.

This guide walks you through how to earn money online with your skills—step by step.

Step 1: Inventory Your Skills (Even the Ones You Don’t Think Count)

Start by asking:

• What do people always ask me for help with?
• What have I done that made someone say, “Wow, you’re so good at that”?
• What have I been paid to do, even years ago?

You might be surprised to find freelance-ready skills in unexpected places.

Action:

Make a two-column list. On the left: all the things you know how to do. On the right: who that skill might help.

Examples:

• Editing resumes.
  • Use: Offer resume reviews on Fiverr or Contra
• Teaching kids math.

  • Use: Sign up to teach on Superprof or Outschool
• Writing engaging content.
  • Use: Offer blog posts, website copy, or emails for small businesses

Step 2: Choose 1–2 Skills to Monetize First

Don’t try to monetize everything. Start small and build momentum.

Pick skills that are:


✔️ Enjoyable


✔️ Easy for you


✔️ In demand

Action:

Choose the top 1–2 that feel the most doable. The ones you’d bet on if you had to make $100 online this week.

Step 3: Set Up a Simple Online Presence

You don’t need a full-blown website yet, but people need to know what you offer and how to pay you.

Start simple:

• Fiverr, Upwork, Contra, or LinkedIn Services
• A free Linktree or Canva landing page

Or take it to the next level.

This is where Kajabi shines.

Kajabi is an all-in-one platform where you can:

• Sell your services
• Create and sell digital products
• Launch a mini-course or coaching program
• Build your email list and landing pages
• Accept payments and automate everything

It’s especially powerful if you're tired of duct-taping 10 different apps together.

Action:

Set up an account on at least one platform to start freelancing or build your online business.

And if you decide Kajabi’s your move, sign up through my partner link and I’ll gift you a free 1-hour getting-started strategy session to help you get it right from day one.

Step 4: Create a Starter Offer

This doesn’t need to be big. You’re looking for something clear, helpful, and easy to deliver.

Examples:

• A one-page resume rewrite
• A 30-minute clarity session
• 1 week of virtual admin help
• 5 social media post captions

Action:

Use this fill-in-the-blank to describe your offer:

I help [add who you help here] achieve [add what result you offer] by [add your method here].

Example:

I help busy solopreneurs organize their email inboxes so they can stop drowning in unread messages.

Step 5: Let People Know You’re Open for Business

Your first clients will likely come from your network. That cousin, former coworker, or Facebook friend might know someone who needs exactly what you offer.

Action:

1. Send a quick message to 10–15 people.
2. Post to social media. Let folks know what you're offering.

“I’ve officially opened up a few spots to help small business owners with [add your skill here]. If you or someone you know could use the help, hit me up!”

Step 6: Improve, Streamline, Repeat

After every project or client, take notes.

Action:

Ask:

• How much did I enjoy this?
• What part felt clunky or confusing?
• What could I do better next time?

Refine your offer, raise your price, or turn it into a digital product.

Bonus: Turn Your Knowledge into Passive Income

Once you know what people keep asking for, you can turn that knowledge into a digital product:

• A downloadable checklist
• A recorded mini-workshop
• A workbook or guide
• A template or swipe file

Action:

Start with a PDF or short recorded video. Kajabi is perfect for this—you can upload the content, set a price, and get paid automatically.

Ready to start?

👉 Grab my Ultimate Digital Nomad Money Strategy Toolkit to map out your monetizable skills, pick the best platforms, and plan your first offers. It’s a great starting point if you want location freedom and income on your terms.

And if you're ready to go further, Kajabi can help you turn your skills into a real business. From digital products to coaching and courses, it’s all in one place. When you sign up through my link, I’ll gift you a free 1-hour strategy session to get started.

Got questions? I’m just a message away.

What skill are you thinking of monetizing first? Tell me here or comment below.