Think of making money like running a business—whether you realize it or not, you are the business. Your time, skills, and abilities are your “products,” and how much people are willing to pay for them depends on the value they see in what you offer.
Let’s break it down.
Your Personal Stock Price: What’s Your Market Value?
Just like companies have stock prices that reflect their worth, you have a in job market or business world.
This “value” is tied directly to what you can do and how well you can solve problems for others.
If you’re a designer, your “value” might depend on how well you create visuals that help brands stand out.
If you’re a coder, your “value” lies in building software or apps that make life easier or businesses run smoother.
The key to increasing your personal stock price? Learn skills that directly provide value or generate income.
Example:
If you’re charging $20/hour as a beginner freelancer, but then you master advanced skills (like SEO or web design), you can jump to charging $100/hour because your skills now create bigger results for your clients.
Why Everyone Is an Entrepreneur
You’re already running a business—even if you’re an employee!
Here’s how:
As an employee, you’re essentially selling your time and expertise to your employer in exchange for a paycheck.
As a freelancer, you’re selling the same, but to clients instead of a company.
So, whether you’re clocking in at 9-to-5 or hustling on your own, you‘re part of the marketplace, offering something valuable in exchange for money.
Mindset Shift:
Start thinking of yourself as a business Ask yourself:
What am I selling? (Your skills, time, or expertise.)
How can I improve my “product” (learn new skills or refine existing ones.)?
How can I “market” myself better? (Think LinkedIn, portfolio websites, etc.)
This mindset helps you take control of your career and income and income potential rather than just waiting for opportunities to come to you.
Low-Income vs. High-Income Skills
Not all skills are created equal when it comes to earning potential. Let’s decode this:
Low-Income skills
These are skills that might be fun or creative but don’t necessarily tie directly to making money.
For example:
Playing guitar (unless you’re in a band or teaching lessons professionally).
Writing academic essays (useful for grades, but to monetize unless you turn it into something like content creation).These skills are valuable for personal growth or hobbies but usually don’t command high pay in the marketplace.
High-Income skills
These are skills that businesses or individuals are willing to pay top dollar for because they contribute directly to growth, sales, or efficiency.
Example:
Coding/Programming: Every business is going digital, and coders build the software, websites, and apps they need to thrive.
Copywriting: The ability to write words that sell is highly in demand.Businesses need persuasive emails, ads, and sales pages to make money.
Web Design: A stunning, user-friendly website is a must-have for every business. If you can design those, you’re golden.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Helping websites rank higher on Google directly impacts their traffic and revenue.
Why These Skills Pay More:
They solve real problems for businesses and generate results like more customers, higher sales, or smoother operations
How to Upgrade from Low-Income to High-Income Skills
Identify marketable skills:
In high demand (Google "most in-demand skills 2025”).
Related to business or tech (like data analysis or social media strategy).
Invest in Learning:
Take online courses, watch YouTube tutorials, or join workshops.
Platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or LinkedIn Learning are great for affordable learning.
Start Small, Grow Big:
Even if you’re a beginner, you can build your experience by freelancing on sites like Upwork, Fiverr, or Freelancer.
Network and Showcase:
Create a portfolio to show off your work. Start networking with potential clients or companies in need of your skills.
Why This Matters
If you focus on high-income skills, you’re no longer trading your time for pennies. Instead, you’re offering something valuable that people are willing to pay premium rates for.
It’s like upgrading from selling lemonade in your neighborhood to running a successful beverage company—same efforts, higher rewards.
Ready to increase your personal stock price? Start investing in the right skills today!
As I do, my main source of income comes from my 1:1 service (website design and copywriting). Other resources are digital products, Medium, and work one more.
Having both low and high-income sources is important to see the growth in money and freedom.
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