Clubhouse monetization: 6 ways you can make money

We know you’re the life of the party. But sometimes you need the party to come to you.

We all have moments when we want to sit on the couch in our PJs, order a pizza, crack open a cold seltzer, and talk to our friends — virtually.

Such is the founding logic of the Clubhouse app. This platform is specifically made for people worldwide who want to hang out, chatting. From dolphin training to analyzing the latest news, whatever you're into, Clubhouse has a chat room for that.

The best part? This social audio app isn’t just fun: It’s a money maker. Over time, it’s come to host talks, events, and creative content alongside conversations.

Learn how you can monetize your participation, right from your couch, with your favorite food and beverage in hand.

What is Clubhouse, and how does it work?

On Clubhouse, you meet up with like-minded people and chat about shared interests. You form Clubhouse rooms around topics of conversation and get chatting. Other users exploring the “hallways” of this app can pop in to listen or add their two cents. And who knows? You could just meet your next bestie talking about a super-specific subject you didn’t know anyone else liked.

Clubhouse once had an air of exclusivity because it was an invite-only app, but the platform has since become more inclusive. Anyone can join in on the fun, and you can install the app easily on both iOS and Android.

What makes Clubhouse unique?

Clubhouse does things a bit differently. Its focus on bringing people together just to talk — not share photos or videos or comments or posts — is pretty radical for a social network. Here are some additional ways Clubhouse is unique:

1. There are no ads. That’s right: no ads. We know you may now be wondering how you can make money on this platform, and we promise we’ll get to that.
2. You can have deep conversations. On Clubhouse, you’re not limited to quick messages and emoji. You can have real conversations for as long as you want.
3. It’s focused on individuals. No one expects you to compete with major brands’ presence on Instagram or Facebook, but on Clubhouse, you still shine.

Clubhouse monetization: 6 ways to make money

Let’s dispel the mystery of how to make money on Clubhouse, an app without ads. There are five primary ways you can generate extra income from this platform, and they’re as unique as the app itself.

If you run with one of these monetization strategies, continue checking Clubhouse’s site for new rollouts and initiatives.

1. Get paid directly with Clubhouse Payments

With Clubhouse, you can accept donations and send money to others in your community. If someone is interested in your passion project, startup, or brand and wants to send some cash your way, they can do it within the app. If you’re an entrepreneur, Clubhouse can become a platform that helps you make a name for yourself, generate interest from like-minded folks, and get a little help from your friends.

2. Create sponsored rooms

Partner with a brand and help them do some affiliate marketing. You can set up a room where you, the “influencer,” explain the benefits of the brand’s products or services to your loyal audience. We know it may sound difficult to promote an item to an audience that has to choose to interact with what is essentially an advertisement. But think about it this way: if you’re speaking to a crowd of techy Clubhouse users and you’re promoting a product that will make their lives or work easier, they benefit from learning more about a product before going out and buying it.

3. Sell access to premium rooms

Since Clubhouse allows you to make private rooms, you can control access to certain content. Let’s say you’re a stand-up comedian trying to get your start on this platform. You can create a private room in which you give paid shows. Charge your fans to come to your events and receive your “ticket” sales through Clubhouse Payments or using a third-party app like PayPal or Venmo to collect funds.

4. Drive traffic to your outside content

You can use Clubhouse as a starting point, whether you start a brand with an e-commerce site or bring in some extra cash doing affiliate marketing, making paid content, or influencing on other platforms. Put a Linktree URL in your bio so that your friends on Clubhouse can quickly connect with your content like outside websites and other social media platforms, like Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. If you have an e-commerce store, offering your site’s URL can generate direct leads and turn into sales. If you have a perfectly-curated IG account, getting more followers could make you a more attractive influencer to brands.

5. Get involved in Clubhouse Creator First

Clubhouse has a new initiative that helps creative minds get a strong start making content for the app. The Clubhouse Creator First accelerator program for content creators hooks people up with the equipment and tools they need to make their show a success. This can include a new iPhone or AirPod Pros, development advising, help to find guests for events, design services, and promotion. This social app even goes so far as to offer a monthly stipend and present you to brands for future partnerships. All you have to do is apply and show Clubhouse your awesome content ideas.

6. Use Linktree to connect others with events, clubs, and rooms

On Linktree, you can share information about your Clubhouse Profile, Clubs, Events, and Rooms. Here’s how:

• In your Linktree Admin, hit the Explore button
• Find the Clubhouse option under the Share your content section
• Name your link
• Paste your Clubhouse Profile, Club, Event, or Room URL in the corresponding field
• A new Clubhouse thumbnail will appear below your link URL
• Select either Show Clubhouse details or Link off to Clubhouse

And just like that, you’re set to experiment with making money on Clubhouse. Thanks to your handy Linktree, prospective followers and community members can connect with you across platforms. If you haven’t signed up for Linktree yet, what are you waiting for? Get started today.