Two Magic Lines! Types of Online Business Models
LYNNIE VERSION
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Hi! I’m Lynnie! Today I’m telling you about the types of online business models. There are lots of them. But two magic lines help you sort almost all of them!
Line one: do you send real things, or only computer things? Line two: do you sell your own stuff, or other people’s stuff?
The ten ways, in order
Lynnaider teaches ten ways to earn online. They’re numbered one to ten, in the best order to learn them.
Number one isn’t always the easiest. Easy depends on you! And if you learn them all, you’ll see how they mix. Lots of ways can go on one idea, like toppings on a pizza!
The mountain map
Lynnaider has a map called the Digital Economy Framework. It puts all ten ways on one picture, shaped like a mountain.
Two things on the map tell you a lot: the color of each way, and where it sits from left to right.
Red or white?
The red ways (or dark grey, depending on the printer) are the ones where you don’t send real things. That’s one less job for you!
The white ways, near the top, are where real things get sent. So boxes, shipping and returns are part of the work. But white doesn’t mean harder! Holding something real feels really good.
Yours or somebody else’s?
Now the left-to-right line.
On the left, you sell your own products or your own work. Like freelancing, digital products or your own shop. You’re the boss of what you sell, but you also have to make it.
On the right, you help sell things other people made. With affiliate marketing, you tell people about something and get a little thank-you money. Sponsorships are similar. You show a brand’s stuff.
Lots of grown-ups end up on both sides! Like someone who sells their own course and gets thank-you money for tools they recommend inside it.
Four questions to ask yourself
- Do I want to handle real things?
- Do I want to make my own products?
- How much responsibility can I take right now?
- What kind of work would I enjoy every week?
Your answers will shrink the ten ways down to two or three. Then the modules help you choose.
A mix-up to avoid
Some grown-ups think the top of the mountain means “most money” or “most advanced.” Nope! The spot on the mountain is about sending real things and whose products they are. A way at the bottom can earn more than one at the top. It depends on how well you do it, and how many visitors you get.
Cheap and private on both sides
On both sides, you can start with very little money. You’d be surprised! Most ways have free starts or small one-time costs. No monthly fees before anybody knows your shop!
And neither side needs your face. Your products can do the talking.
What’s next?
The next article explains all ten ways in one line each. Super quick!
The whole book is on our products page. Want a grown-up to help you pick? Go to our services page.
What grown-ups usually ask (and I answer)
What do red and white mean?
Red ways don’t send real things. White ways do.
Are white ways harder?
Not really! Lots of people enjoy real products more.
What does left to right mean?
Left is your own stuff. Right is other people’s stuff.
What does “other people’s stuff” look like?
Telling people about products, working with helpers who send things, or showing a brand’s stuff.
Do I have to stay on one side forever?
No! Lots of businesses use both sides later.
Should I start left or right?
Got a product idea? Try left. Rather show off what exists? Try right.
Are there step-by-step lessons for starting each of the ten ways cheaply?
Maybe! If lots of people want them. Join the waitlist and you’ll know first.
How can I start for free or almost free?
Lynnaider shows you how to start each of the ten ways for free, or for very, very little money. You’d be surprised! And a free robot helper called Lynnaider Compass helps you step by step!
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as legal, tax, or business advice. Pursuing an online business does not guarantee income; results depend on many factors including the business environment, individual effort, skills, and consistency. Some links on this site may allow Lynnaider to earn a commission at no additional cost to the reader.
