🌴176. The $18.95 purchase that changed everything

In this episode, I take you back to 2009—before podcasting, before The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint, before I had even thought about creating a business.This was the year I made my first ever passive income sale. It was $18.95. And honestly? It changed my life.Here’s what I share:The exact moment I discovered the idea of passive income (shoutout to The 4-Hour Work Week 🙌)The niche product I created (hint: netball coaching + teenage shooters)How I used Clippy (!!) and a proofreader from the UK to bring it to lifeThe thrill of outsourcing for the first timeMy very scrappy early marketing strategy—hello, email lists and FacebookWhy that one sale opened my eyes to what was possibleThis episode is part time capsule, part pep talk. If you’ve never made a dollar online while you were sleeping, I hope this gives you the nudge to try something. You don’t need to be an expert—just someone with a bit of know-how and the willingness to package it up.🎯 My challenge to you:What’s your “Level 1” expertise? What could you teach that younger you would’ve paid for?✨ Bonus: I reflect on how the joy of that first sale still hits every time I see royalties roll in or someone signs up for a masterclass. The buzz doesn’t fade.Thanks for listening, and I’ll catch you tomorrow!Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.