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My First Million

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Launch a physical product using existing content audience

Content creators with established audiences who want to monetize through products

3-6 months from idea to first sales

What Success Looks Like

Product sells out initial inventory within days/weeks and creates sustainable revenue stream from existing audience

Steps to Execute

1

Identify products your audience asks about repeatedly

2

Create content featuring the product naturally

3

Build simple e-commerce page with pre-orders

4

Source initial inventory based on pre-order demand

5

Use audience feedback to iterate and expand product line

Checklist

Have engaged audience (10k+ followers with good engagement)
Product fits naturally into your content
Can source product for under $50k initial order
Have basic e-commerce setup capability
Product has clear differentiation or quality advantage

Inputs Needed

  • Existing engaged audience
  • $10k-50k for initial inventory
  • Content creation capability
  • Basic e-commerce knowledge
  • Supplier relationships or sourcing ability

Outputs

  • New revenue stream from existing audience
  • Market validation for product category
  • Inventory and logistics experience
  • Customer data and feedback for iteration

Example

“A fitness YouTuber notices constant questions about their workout equipment, partners with manufacturer to create custom version, pre-sells through video announcement.”