Episode 242

How to Save YEARS of Trial and Error Figuring Out How to Make Money Online

Are you chasing every new strategy that promises quick money online? AI prompts, faceless videos, "10K months" formulas—they're everywhere. And they all sound so promising.

But here's what they're NOT telling you: The strategy is secondary.

After spending tens of thousands of dollars on coaches, burning out from constant learning and implementing, and fragmenting my energy across a dozen different approaches, I finally figured out what actually works.

It's not about finding the "perfect" way to make money online. It's about building a foundation first.

In this episode, I'm sharing the 4-pillar framework that will save you YEARS of frustration:

→ One Transformation - Solve ONE specific problem (not five)

→ One Product Ladder - Take people on a journey from entry-level to high-ticket

→ One Audience - Build your list around ONE type of person (not random leads)

→ One Platform - Start on ONE platform (don't burn out trying to be everywhere)

Here's why chasing shiny objects will fail you:

  1. Fragmented email list - Random people who won't buy your next offer
  2. Fragmented energy - Constant learning/starting/stopping kills momentum
  3. Market saturation - What's hot today is oversaturated tomorrow

The coaching industry taught me this the hard way. Now I'm seeing the same pattern with AI and faceless content strategies.

Stop chasing. Start building.

If you have the foundation, the strategy doesn't matter. You can pivot, scale, and sustain.

Ready to build your foundation? Text FREEDOM to 55444 for the Online Business Basics Bundle.

Have a burning question? Leave a message for Lindsay and she will turn it into an episode with an answer. Use the link below to record.

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Biz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom.


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Lindsay Sutherland

Lindsay Sutherland is a business consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build companies that run with freedom, purpose, and profit. With over 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the automotive industry, Lindsay understands the challenges of growing a business that feels more like a burden than a blessing. After leaving corporate life, she co-founded Biz in a Box Solutions, a CRM and automation company that empowers small service-based businesses to streamline their operations and reclaim their time.

Her signature consulting program, The Clockwork Method, guides overwhelmed business owners through the process of systemizing, scaling, and stepping back into the true role of visionary leader. Lindsay’s approach blends practical business systems with faith-led alignment, helping entrepreneurs not only make more money but also create a business that supports their life — not the other way around.

As the host of The Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, Lindsay shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that challenge conventional thinking and inspire business owners to grow without burning out. She also co-owned Off Grid Unlimited Installations, an electrical and renewable energy company in Idaho, where she lives with her husband and four children on their family farm.

Passionate about redefining success beyond hustle culture, Lindsay helps leaders build businesses rooted in clarity, sustainability, and freedom. Whether she’s speaking on stage, consulting with executives, or mentoring faith-led entrepreneurs, her mission is the same: to help people transform their business into a vehicle for purpose, profit, and lasting impact.