15 Strategies I Found Today That Actually Work


Skip the theory. These are making people money right now.

If having trouble with any links, you can read the online version here

Hey Guys,

I've been doing my usual social listening rounds, and I found 15 strategies today that are worth your time. Not theory. Not "this might work someday." These are tactics people are using right now to make money.

Here's what I noticed: we're in this weird transition period where the "work harder" crowd is getting crushed by people who just know where to look. A simple Google Maps search can land you $1,500/month retainers. An AI model can clone your entire coaching methodology. The barrier to entry has never been lower.

But here's the thing - this window won't stay open forever. The people who move fast on these will win. The people who bookmark this for "someday" won't.

➡️ Your Complete Implementation Guide

Look, I know how this goes. You read about a strategy, think "that's cool," and then... nothing happens. That's why I've done something different this time.

For every single strategy in today's newsletter, I've created:

✅ 4-paragraph summary breaking down exactly what it is

✅ 25 key takeaways you can actually use

✅ Step-by-step checklist so you can implement it yourself

Access the Complete Implementation Guide Here

This is the difference between entertainment and execution. Use it.

Now let's get into the strategies:

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1. The "Page 3" Google Maps Arbitrage

This is probably the simplest money-making tactic for beginners I've seen in months. Most local businesses sitting on page 3 of Google have zero reviews and websites that look like they're from 2005.

The genius move here is the "side-by-side screenshot method" - you literally take a screenshot of their terrible listing next to a competitor crushing it, and ask them: "Which business would you choose?"

The breakdown:

  • Find businesses buried on page 3 that have been around 15+ years
  • Screenshot their listing vs. the top competitor
  • Show them why they're losing to brand new businesses
  • Fix their presence for $500-1,500/month

Watch the full strategy here →


2. Free Voice Cloning (ElevenLabs Just Got Destroyed)

Stop paying for AI voice cloning. Alibaba just released Qwen 3 TTS - a completely open-source model you can run on your own computer. I'm talking high-end voice cloning on a Mac or even a Raspberry Pi.

The scary part? How easy it is to clone someone's voice from a short video clip. The opportunity? Unlimited free voiceovers for faceless YouTube channels, courses, anything.

This is one of those "use it before everyone else figures it out" moments.

Watch the demo here →


3. Clone Your Entire Coaching Brain with AI

Forget voice cloning - what if you could clone your entire methodology? This tutorial shows you how to use Google's NotebookLM and Gemini Gems to create an AI version of yourself that can coach clients.

The use case: You upload your content, training materials, and frameworks. The AI learns your methodology. Then it can coach clients using your exact approach while you're doing other things.

What you're getting:

  • How to use "Portraits" and "Gemini Gems" to train the AI on your content
  • Setting up "Guided Learning" so it acts like a coach, not just a search engine
  • How to actually sell access to your "AI Brain"

Watch the tutorial here →


4. Link Building for Brand New Sites (Stop Wasting Money)

Charles Float (SEO legend) breaks down why buying guest posts for a brand new site is basically throwing money away. Google sees it as spam signals from day one.

Instead, here's the roadmap for your first 3 months:

The mistake: Jumping straight to expensive guest posts
The fix: Start with foundational links - directories, social profiles, citations
The hack: Using podcast appearances to get high-authority backlinks without spending a dime

This is the foundational SEO work nobody wants to talk about because it's not sexy. But it works.

Watch the SEO guide here →


5. 5 Passive Income Streams That Actually Work

Real talk: "passive income" still requires upfront work. This breakdown shows you exactly where to put that work - from faceless YouTube automation to using n8n to build tools that literally run themselves.

The strategy: Combining Submagic shorts with a squeeze page
The asset: Why building an email list is the only real passive safety net
The tech: Using n8n to automate fulfillment of digital products

The email list piece is crucial. Everything else can disappear overnight, but your list is yours.

Watch the breakdown here →


6. The $399/Month Reputation Funnel

Here's a stat: 93% of people make buying decisions based on reviews. This business model is genius - you set up a "gatekeeper" funnel for local businesses that filters out bad reviews before they hit Google.

How it works:

  • QR code sends 5-star raters to Google
  • Anyone under 5 stars goes to a private feedback form
  • Bad reviews never hit the public

The sales script: "How much is one client worth to you?" Then you show them the math. The math makes the sale for you.

Bonus: They show you how to manufacture geo-tags on photos to rank clients locally.

Watch the walkthrough here →


7. Affiliate Marketing Without the Sale (Pay Per Call)

Tired of trying to get people to pull out credit cards? This introduces "Pay Per Call" - you get paid just for generating a phone lead for industries like insurance or pest control.

Why this works:

  • Big companies pay $30-50 just for a 60-second phone call
  • Focus on boring services with urgent demand (plumbing, mold remediation)
  • No shopping cart abandonment - just a phone call

This is one of those overlooked opportunities that's been printing money quietly for years.

Watch the Pay Per Call method here →


8. Build a SaaS with ONE Prompt

You don't need a dev team. This video proves you can build a full SaaS template - with user management, paywalls, everything - using one massive prompt in Base44.

The process:

  • One "god-mode" prompt builds the admin dashboard, landing page, and login system
  • Build the template once
  • Clone it for different niches (SEO tool, email tool, whatever)

This is exactly the kind of speed advantage I've been talking about. While everyone else is hiring developers and waiting months, you can have a working prototype in a day.

Watch the build here →


9. The "Truth Engine" & The $1M AI Agency

This isn't about implementation - it's about strategy. The concept of the "AI Architect" is using agents to find the "truth" of what's working in the market right now, then replicating it.

The insight: Stop guessing your offer. Use AI to scrape exactly what competitors are selling successfully.
The role: Shift from "doing the work" to orchestrating AI agents.
The result: This founder used this approach to scale to $1M in 45 days.

This is the future of agency work, and it's happening now.

Watch the vision here →


10. Programmatic SEO with Your Computer

Turn your computer into a bulk publishing machine. This workflow connects an AI writer directly to your WordPress via API to publish unlimited drafts.

The workflow:

  • LowFruits for keywords
  • Manus AI for writing
  • WordPress API for publishing
  • Auto-generated featured images and infographics for every post

This is how you populate a blog in hours instead of months. It's a repeatable skill that makes you extremely valuable.

Watch the workflow here →


11. YouTube is the New SEO King

Big news: YouTube has overtaken Reddit as the #1 citation source for AI search results. If you want to show up in ChatGPT or Gemini answers, you need video content.

The stat: YouTube citations in LLMs jumped to 16% (beating Reddit's 10%)
The tactic: Use "Query Fan Out" - put specific keywords in your video title and transcript to catch AI searches
The tip: Upload transcripts to your description to help the AI bots read your content

This is a massive SEO shift that most people are completely missing.

Watch the data here →


12. Gamify Your Agency Sales

Agency burnout is real. This video offers 10 tips to make selling websites fun again - moving from "grinding" to "playing."

The game: Count your "No's" instead of your "Yes's" to remove rejection fear
The branding: Use fun names for packages (like "Cranberry Juice" instead of "Gold Package")
The routine: Learn one thing today, implement it tomorrow

Sometimes the mindset shift is what makes the difference between quitting and scaling.

Watch the tips here →


13. The Simplest Digital Product (Amazon Kindle)

Amazon KDP is still king for beginners. The strategy? Find books already selling, make a simpler/shorter version, and put it where the credit cards already are.

The research: Look for a Best Seller Rank (BSR) under 80,000
The creation: Use AI to write a 10,000-word problem-solving book (not a novel)
The edge: Solving a problem faster (shorter book) is actually a selling point

People don't want to read 300 pages. They want the solution in 50 pages.

Watch the Kindle guide here →


14. Hyper-Dopamine Facebook Ads

Sabri Suby drops a masterclass on ads that trigger dopamine. Stop fighting the algorithm and start hacking human psychology.

The concept: "News, Value, or Curiosity." If your ad isn't one of these, it dies.
The framework: Pattern Interrupt + Burning Intrigue + Specific Benefit
The copy: Write at a 3rd-grade reading level. If it looks like work, nobody reads it.

This is advanced stuff, but it's explained in a way that actually makes sense.

Watch the masterclass here →


15. How to Build a £30k/Month Personal Brand

A deep dive into high-ticket coaching. This isn't just about selling - it's about "installing beliefs" in your audience so they have to buy from you.

The offer structure: Why you need a "Build the Body, Design the Day" framework
The upsell: The "30-Day Upgrade" trick - offer a massive discount on the annual plan 30 days after signup
The content: You must "sell the need" before you sell the solution

This is the framework for anyone building a personal brand around coaching or consulting.

Watch the coaching breakdown here →


Want the Unfair Advantage?

If you're serious about staying ahead of the curve (instead of constantly playing catch-up), you need more than just intel. You need:

The marketers making serious money aren't just reading about these strategies – they're implementing them with proven systems that actually work.

Your Move

Look, here's what I've learned after years of doing this: information without action is just entertainment. You can read every newsletter, watch every video, and still be in the same spot six months from now.

The difference between people who make money and people who don't? Speed of execution. Pick ONE strategy from this list. Just one. And implement it today.

Don't try to do all 15. That's a recipe for doing nothing. Pick the one that fits your skills and situation, and actually execute on it.

Talk soon,

- Tony


P.S. If you found one strategy here that made you money, let me know. I love hearing about wins from people who actually execute. Hit reply and tell me which one you're implementing.

Tony Hayes Daily Growth Signals Newsletter

Every day we handpick the top 20 marketing tips, insights, case studies, methods, workflows, and free trials we've spotted on Twitter (X) and YouTube. It's completely free and lands in your inbox 6 days a week. No fluff, just the good stuff that's actually working right now. Creator of NicheBlasta, LeadBlasta, Viral Content Pilot, and many more innovative marketing automation tools. I build and release new tools every week built with no code platforms and run a WhatsApp group and the 'Unshackled' product creation bootcamp.

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