**Creators need to remove themselves from being reliant on advertising **

Alex Womosi emphasizes the importance of learning from successful people who know how to make millions. By understanding their strategies and mindset, one can avoid wasting time and effort figuring things out on their own. Reading books on sales and marketing has been a valuable source of knowledge for the speaker. They also advise creators to focus on monetization early on, as relying solely on building an audience first may not be sustainable. This approach helps avoid becoming overly dependent on advertising for revenue.