Side Hustle School Ep. 3169 - TBT: Selling Ads for Medical Conferences on Commission
Sep 4, 2025
Discover the intriguing story of a freelance marketer who carved out a side hustle selling ad placements for medical conferences purely on commission. Learn how networking and persistence played crucial roles in his journey to success. Explore the value of maintaining relationships in side hustles and how technology enhances productivity. This episode reveals how you can earn extra income without owning a product, highlighting insightful strategies for leveraging connections effectively.
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Profit Without Owning The Product
- You can profit by connecting buyers and sellers without owning the event or product.
- Commission-only sales work well in targeted, niche markets that value warm intros and follow-up.
First Commission Sale Stumbled Into
- Carrie accepted a 25% commission to sell ad placements for a medical conference organizer with no prior experience.
- She closed initial deals by emailing past sponsors and persistent follow-up, earning $1,250 on her first event.
Scaling With Repeat Advertisers
- Carrie expanded outreach and repeated the process across events, eventually arranging deals with multiple organizers.
- She tracked advertisers in a CRM and grew to partner with three organizers while earning up to $12,000 in her best year.