Monetization Roadmap

Purpose

Create a strategic monetization plan that matches your audience size, niche, and goals. Choose the right revenue streams at the right time and build toward sustainable income from your content or expertise.

When to Use

Use this Skill when you need to:

• Start monetizing your content or audience
• Choose between monetization models
• Plan your creator business growth
• Diversify income streams
• Create your first digital product

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Assess Your Current Position

Understand your starting point.

Ask the user:

• What is your audience size and platform?
• What topics do you cover?
• What skills or expertise do you have?
• Are you monetizing currently?
• What is your income goal?

Output Variable: current_position

Step 2: Identify Monetization Options

Evaluate potential revenue streams.

Options by stage:

• Small audience (< 1K): Services, coaching, consulting
• Growing (1K-10K): Digital products, courses, community
• Established (10K+): Sponsorships, advertising, licensing
• Large (100K+): All above plus equity, partnerships

Output Variable: monetization_options Context Used: current_position

Step 3: Match to Audience

Select options that fit your audience.

Consider:

• What do they already buy?
• What problems are they trying to solve?
• What price points make sense?
• What delivery format fits their lifestyle?
• What aligns with your strengths?

Output Variable: audience_match Context Used: current_position, monetization_options

Step 4: Sequence Your Offerings

Plan the order of launches.

Strategy:

• Start with lowest friction option
• Build toward higher-ticket offers
• Create a value ladder
• Plan timing and dependencies
• Set realistic revenue targets

Output Variable: launch_sequence

Step 5: Create Monetization Roadmap

Document your revenue plan.

Include:

1. Current State: Where you are now
2. Revenue Streams: Chosen models
3. Value Ladder: Low to high ticket
4. Launch Timeline: Quarterly plan
5. Revenue Targets: Goals per stream
6. Required Assets: What to build
7. Promotion Strategy: How to sell
8. Next Steps: First week actions

Save using basile_create_document.

Output Variable: monetization_plan