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You Don’t Need Money to Make Money Online (Here’s the $0 Plan)

4 min readApr 22, 2025
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If you’ve been reading my content for a while, you know I’m all for keeping things simple, so let's take things to the extreme today.

Can you build an income with a phone and nothing else?

Yes!

You don’t need a fancy funnel. You don’t need a logo. And you sure as hell don’t need to spend thousands on ads, coaches, or software.

All you need is a phone, a story, and a platform.

In fact, you can start earning online without spending a single penny. This isn’t theory. This is modern bum marketing — the 2025 version.

And yes, it works. (It’s pretty much what I do every day!)

Step 1: Write on Medium

Medium is free. You don’t need hosting, plugins, or even an existing audience. Just an idea, a title, and a few paragraphs that help someone.

Medium readers value good writing and clear thinking. If you have a story, a lesson, or a unique perspective, there’s a place for you.

At the bottom of your posts, link to your newsletter or offer (more later in the article). That’s your first micro-commitment from the reader.

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Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson

Written by Mark Thompson

Veteran Content Marketer, Keeping it Simple and Sharing What Works in my regular newsletter: https://substack.com/@simpleisprofit

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