Passive Income Streams You Can Build in ONE Hour

Let’s be real—who doesn’t want to make money while they sleep? 😴💸

But here’s the secret: passive income doesn’t mean zero effort. It means setting up something once and letting it work for you over time.

The good news? You don’t need weeks or months to get started. You can create a passive income stream in just ONE hour—yes, really!

Here are three easy, beginner-friendly ways to start earning today. 🔥

1. Affiliate Links: Share & Earn Commission

Did you know you can get paid just for recommending products you already love? That’s the power of affiliate marketing—one of the fastest ways to create passive income.

How it works:

• Sign up for Amazon Associates (or other affiliate programs for your favorite software or tools).

• Grab your unique affiliate link for any product.

• Share it on your Instagram Stories, LinkedIn, or a blog.

• Every time someone buys through your link, you earn a commission!

Tip: Create niche product lists (e.g., “Best Tools for BCBAs” or “Must-Have Office Setup”) to make your links more valuable.

Tools to Use:

• Amazon Associates – Sign up & start earning

• Canva – Design Pinterest pins or Instagram graphics

• Your Website or LinkedIn – Write a simple blog post featuring affiliate products

Time to set up: 30 minutes

2. Sell Digital Resources on Etsy

Etsy isn’t just for handmade crafts—it’s a goldmine for digital products! You can sell downloadable resources like planners, checklists, or templates, and once they’re uploaded, you don’t have to do a thing. 🙌

How it works:

• Create a simple digital product in Canva or Google Docs.

• Sign up as an Etsy seller (only costs $0.20 per listing!).

• Upload your product, set a price, and start selling!

Example Ideas:

• Elevated Supervision Checklist

• Printable Parent Training Guide

• Editable Preference Assessments

Tools to Use:

• Canva – Design your digital product

• Etsy – List your product & start selling

• Gumroad – Another great option for selling digital products

Time to set up: 45 minutes

3. Sell Merch Without Holding Inventory

Love the idea of selling t-shirts, mugs, or stickers but don’t want to deal with inventory? Print-on-demand services like Printful or Printify let you design merch without ever touching a product.

How it works:

• Create a simple design or phrase in Canva.

• Upload it to Printify or Printful and sync it with Etsy or Shopify.

• When someone orders, the company prints & ships for you—no upfront costs!

Example Ideas:

• Funny & Niche Shirts – “Behavior Flows Where Reinforcement Goes”

• Therapist Mugs – “Fueled by Data & Caffeine”

• ABA Stickers – Cute stickers for Stanleys, water bottles, and laptops

Tools to Use:

• Printify – Connects to Etsy & handles printing/shipping

• Canva – Create simple, trendy designs

• Etsy or Shopify – List & sell your products

Time to set up: 60 minutes

Ready to Start Earning Passive Income?

You don’t need a huge following or tons of time—just a smart strategy and a willingness to take action. 🫶🏼

If you’re ready to learn how to turn your expertise into profitable digital offers, check out my mini-training below where I cover these ideas in more detail!

👉 5 Passive Income Strategies for Clinicians

Which passive income stream are you starting first?