Funnels aren’t just a marketing tool—they’re a digital trade skill that every online creator needs. Whether you're selling digital products, coaching, affiliate offers, or even physical products, having the right funnels in place allows you to automate your sales, generate leads, and build a sustainable online business.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to monetize your knowledge and skills, it’s likely because you don’t have a system that moves people from stranger to buyer efficiently. That’s exactly what a funnel does—it creates a smooth journey from first interaction to purchase.

​And tonight, inside the Monetize Your Life community, I broke down the 3 Essential Funnels Every Creator Needs to start making money online. Let’s dive in.
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​I also did a live training on this in the M.Y.L. Facebook Group. You can check that out here!​

A funnel is simply a path that takes a cold audience—someone who just discovered you—and turns them into a paying customer. Without a funnel, you’re either leaving money on the table or doing everything manually.


And here’s the best part—funnels work for any business model:

✅ Digital Products & Courses

✅ Coaching & Consulting

✅ Affiliate Marketing

✅ E-Commerce & Physical Products


But before we jump into the three specific funnels, let me tell you a quick story…

When my wife and I first started selling digital products, we knew we needed a funnel but had no idea how to build one. So, like many new entrepreneurs, we hired a company to build two funnels for us—a low-ticket offer funnel and a $997 course funnel.

💰 Cost? $10,000.

And guess what? The night before launch, they weren’t even finished.

That was my trial-by-fire moment in online business. I had no choice but to pull an all-nighter, watch YouTube tutorials, and build the funnel myself.

What I realized that night was I never needed to pay someone $10K—I just needed to learn how to build simple funnels myself.


​Now, let’s talk about the 3 Essential Funnels Every Creator Needs.

What It Does:
A Freebie Funnel is designed to turn strangers into leads by offering a free resource (guide, checklist, template) in exchange for their email.

Why It’s Essential:
📌 If you don’t have a list, you’re relying on social media algorithms to make sales.
📌 Your email list is your most valuable business asset.
📌 It builds trust and authority BEFORE you ever ask for a sale.

How It Works:
1️⃣ A simple opt-in page with an irresistible freebie (PDF, video, template).
2️⃣ A thank-you page that introduces them to your world (direct them to a Facebook group, next step, or affiliate link).
3️⃣ An email sequence that nurtures them and leads them to an offer.

Example Freebies:
✅ "30-Day Content Plan for Social Media Creators"
✅ "The 5-Step Funnel Checklist for Beginners"
✅ "7-Day Meal Plan for Busy Entrepreneurs"

🚀 Pro Tip: Don’t just collect emails—also ask for their first name so your emails feel personal.

What It Does:
This funnel is designed to convert leads into buyers through a simple, low-friction process.

Why It’s Essential:
📌 Most people overcomplicate sales—this simplifies everything.
📌 Allows you to sell 24/7 without hopping on calls.
📌 Works for low-ticket products, digital downloads, courses, and coaching.

How It Works:
1️⃣ A short landing page → simple offer ($7-$47 digital product, course, coaching).
2️⃣ A video sales letter (VSL) or written pitch → Explains the product, overcomes objections, builds trust.
3️⃣ A one-click checkout page → Reduces friction and gets them to buy faster.

Example Sales Funnels:
✅ Selling a $27 Canva template pack.
✅ A mini-course on "How to Build Your First Digital Product" for $47.
✅ A $7 workbook that leads to a coaching call upsell.

​🚀 Pro Tip: Keep it simple and to the point. The goal is to remove decision friction and get them to buy.

What It Does:
A Bridge Funnel helps warm up an audience and pre-sell an affiliate offer so they are ready to buy.

Why It’s Essential:
📌 If you just send people directly to an affiliate link, they won’t buy.
📌 A Bridge Funnel builds trust and authority before they even see the offer.
📌 Works for ClickFunnels, software, Amazon products, courses, and any affiliate program.

How It Works:
1️⃣ A simple landing page that introduces the product and why you recommend it.
2️⃣ A short video (or email sequence) that explains the benefits & personal experience with it.
3️⃣ A call to action that sends them to the affiliate link (with a bonus, incentive, or urgency).

Example Bridge Funnels:
✅ Recommending ClickFunnels, but FIRST sending them to a free guide on "How to Set Up a Sales Funnel."
✅ Promoting a high-ticket coaching program, but FIRST offering a "How to Pick the Right Program" checklist.

​🚀 Pro Tip: Always capture their email first before sending them to an affiliate link. This ensures you can follow up and provide additional value.

If you can build a funnel, you can sell anything.

Funnels aren’t just marketing—they are a high-value skill that businesses will pay BIG for. If you master just these 3 funnels, you’ll have everything you need to monetize ANYTHING online.

Which funnel do you need to build first? Drop a comment below! 👇

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