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Q&A: “Which passive-income model fits a consultant best?”

Want to escape the billable-hour treadmill? Today we map out three proven paths—courses, content, and compounding cashflows—that turn one-time effort into long-term income.

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What It's About

Can a consultant turn expertise into assets that pay on autopilot?

Notes from Chris

Episode 3195
Consulting is a fast way to cash, but every Monday you wake up at revenue = 0 and start sprinting again. Jonathan’s dream is a “body of work” that pays even when he’s hiking Mount Rainier or binge-watching sci-fi. The good news: plenty of solo creators have replaced (or at least buffered) their consulting income with assets that earn on autopilot. Let’s unpack what those assets look like and pick a roadmap that fits Jonathan’s strengths.

"Right now my income is pure time-for-money consulting, and I keep hearing about ‘earning while you sleep.’ What does it actually look like to build a portfolio—a body of work—that keeps generating revenue after the initial effort? Whether it’s digital products, evergreen content, or something else, I’d love practical guidance on creating assets that stack up over the years instead of restarting at zero every month."

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