Get Paid to Speak

Do people say you like to run your mouth?
Maybe they say you sure do seem to like the sound of your own voice.

If so, you can definitely make a buck or two just by flapping your lips and producing sounds!

Seriously though, there are some great ways to make money just by using the power of your voice.
Here are just a few:

  • Start a podcast
    Is there a topic you love to talk about? Odds are, you are not alone. Getting started with a podcast is easy, but does require some basic setup, lots of content ideas, and time.
    As long as you stick with it and produce shows at least once a week, you should see your audience grow over time.
    Some podcast websites allow you to include ads and earn revenue from your growing audience plus help with distribution. Learn more about Anchor.fm
  • Become a narrator for an audio book
    This is a great way to read books and get paid at the same time.
    At the time of writing, Audible has over 500,000 audiobooks and audio shows.
    Reading books for Audible requires you to register with ACX.com.
    Once you have narrated or published an audio book, you can join their Bounty Referral Program and earn up to $75 each time a new Audible listener becomes a member through one of your customized links. Learn more about ACX.
  • Offer translation services
    Are you bilingual? Trilingual? Do you consider yourself a cunning linguist?
    Odds are, if you speak more than one language, family and friends, maybe even random strangers in the shops, are already asking for help getting their point across.
    Maybe you should try becoming a translator and get paid for something you already do.

    Here are a few things you can do to make money as a translator:

    Start a language blog
    Make language videos on YouTube
    Become a tour guide
    Become a language tutor
    Translate videos, books, and audio

    Check out Translate or Lingosaur for more information on starting your translation journey.