6 Unusual Methods to Explore Passive Income

When I first started exploring passive income, I had no idea where to begin. I remember the thrill of my first passive income sale—just $10, but it felt like the start of something huge.

Fast forward a few years, and I now have multiple streams of passive income flowing in.

Some were unexpected, some took trial and error, but all of them have given me more freedom in my business and life.

Here are six unusual methods I personally used to build passive income.

1. Creating a “Clone” of Myself

This might sound strange, but one of the smartest things I did was train someone to replicate my work.

For example, I used to spend hours freelancing on Upwork, but it wasn’t scalable. So, I trained an assistant to handle the same type of work—writing, social media management, and consulting.

Now, they take on projects under my guidance, and I earn a percentage of the revenue without doing the work myself.

➡ Lesson: If you have a skill that can be delegated, train someone and turn it into a scalable passive income stream.

2. Teaching Classes on Social Media

I took what I knew about marketing and business growth and turned it into an online course.

✅ My first class on Instagram didn’t make me rich, but it brought in a steady trickle of income.

✅ Later, I created content for Linkedin, Youtube... , which generated even more passive income.

The best part? I only had to record the class once, and it keeps making money while I sleep.

➡ Lesson: If you know something valuable, turn it into a course or training—even if it’s a small stream at first, it adds up.

3. Our Side Hustle: MyCataleya – Paying Off Condos from a Distance

One of the most unexpected passive income streams I built was through real estate investing, specifically with MyCataleya, our side hustle in property management.

My partner and I invested in condos, but instead of managing them ourselves, we structured everything to be run remotely. What started as a side hustle turned into a fully automated income stream, bringing in consistent rental profits every month.

➡ Lesson: Real estate doesn’t have to be hands-on. With the right systems, you can build passive income from anywhere. Yes cash is needed in the beginning.

4. Investing in Stocks & Startups

At first, investing felt overwhelming. But once I got started, I made $5,000 in my first year just by:

✅ Investing in low-cost index funds

✅ Buying shares in companies I believe in

Now, I see investing as another passive income stream that builds over time.

➡ Lesson: Start small, but start now—even if it’s just $100 a month.

5. Writing & Launching My Book: Think Big, Scale Fast

One of the biggest passive income moves I made was writing and launching my book, Think Big, Scale Fast.

I poured years of business experience, marketing strategies, and scaling techniques into this book, and it became a powerful passive income stream.

Not only does it sell on Amazon and my website, but it also:

• Positions me as an authority in my industry

• Opens doors for speaking engagements

• Brings in coaching and consulting clients

It took time to write, but now it generates income month after month without extra effort.

➡ Lesson: If you have expertise, package it into a book or digital products—it’s a long-term asset that works for you.

6. Setting Up Affiliate Links

People often ask me for recommendations on business tools, software, and courses. So instead of just giving advice for free, I set up affiliate links for the products I love.

For example, students in my coaching program use my affiliate links regularly, and some are making an extra $1,000/month just from commissions.

Best part? Once the links are out there, the money keeps coming in passively.

➡ Lesson: If you’re recommending products anyway, turn those referrals into commissions.

Bonus Tips for Exploring Passive Income

✔ Cut Unnecessary Expenses – This is like “reverse passive income.” Review your subscriptions and cut out anything you don’t use. You’ll free up more cash flow instantly.

✔ Start with What You Know – Instead of chasing the latest passive income trend, leverage your existing skills. That’s how I turned marketing, investing, and even travel into income streams.

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