Luke Van Der Veer reveals how he built a lucrative empire renting websites to local service companies. After leaving his six-figure corporate job at 29, Luke discovered an innovative approach to generating passive income through website rentals and lead generation, eventually building a portfolio of over 200 revenue-producing websites.
Luke shares his proven blueprint for identifying profitable niches in the local service industry, particularly in the blue-collar sector, and explains how he generates substantial monthly income with minimal overhead costs. His journey from corporate America to digital entrepreneurship demonstrates how anyone can build a location-independent business with truly passive income potential.
Key Takeaways:
- The step-by-step process of building and renting websites to generate passive income
- How to identify profitable niches in cities with 100,000-300,000 population
- Why targeting businesses already paying for leads creates easier conversion opportunities
- The importance of templating websites and content strategy for scaling
- A proven approach to pricing: starting with 15% commission and transitioning to flat fees
- How to start with minimal investment (under $150/month in tools and software)
- The value of focusing solely on SEO rather than paid advertising
- Why maintaining ownership of websites is crucial for long-term passive income
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