Attending a conference like FinCon might feel like a big expense. With your pass, travel, lodging, and meals, it can add up fast.
And if you’re already stretched, pouring time into content but not yet seeing meaningful income, you might be wondering: Is this really worth it?
FinCon is designed to help creators like you build something sustainable and profitable.
Because we know how many of you are doing this for the love of it but still need it to make financial sense.
Whether you’ve got 300 followers or 300,000, there are real opportunities here to turn your time into income—through partnerships, freelance work, strategy shifts, and smart collaboration.
“Every time I’ve attended a FinCon conference it has more than paid for itself in connections, community, brand awareness and (very importantly) income.”
You don’t have to be a big name to land brand deals, grow partnerships, or build a business that pays you back. But you do need a plan—and a little intention goes a long way.
Here are 11 ways you—as a creator, YouTuber, podcaster, influencer, blogger, advisor, or coach—can turn your time at FinCon into real income.
1. Meet with Brands Ready to Pay Creators
Affiliate partnerships, sponsored campaigns, brand deals—these all start with a conversation. At FinCon, we make those conversations easy to have.
Every Creator Pass now includes access to 1:1 meetings with financial brands, fintech companies, and creator service providers. These are not quick expo-floor hellos. They’re scheduled, focused, 15-minute meetings designed to start real collaborations.
“Brands are looking for fresh faces to spread their message. Don’t feel like you’re selling when pitching a brand you respect and want to represent. Remember that you’re doing them a favor.”
You can book up to 12 meetings in 3 dedicated hours during FinCon. And these face-to-face conversations often lead to long-term partnerships that continue well beyond the event.
And you don’t need a giant audience to get value here. Brands aren’t just chasing reach. They’re looking for creators with niche voices, trusted communities, and consistent, quality content—that includes you.
Pro Tip: Don’t wait until you’re on-site to figure out who to pitch. Do the work ahead of time to make it easy for a brand to say yes.
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- Review the list of participating brands in the app (launching a few weeks before the event)
- Prep a media kit or sponsor deck with your key stats, audience, and offerings
- Craft a short pitch about who you serve and why it matters
- Fill out your app profile completely—include your goals, platforms, niche, and audience size. This is how brands find you. And with mutual requests, both sides opt in—so you’re only meeting with reps who want to be there, too.
One good meeting can easily cover the cost of your pass.
“It was a great experience and a great way to connect with different brands and have that opportunity where you can make that connection immediately.”
2. Learn What’s Working—Then Apply It to Your Business
At FinCon, we know one of the biggest challenges creators face is building consistent, sustainable income. That’s why so many of our sessions focus on monetization—whether it’s tried-and-true methods or strategies that stretch your business in new directions.
We cover the full spectrum:
- Monetization basics to make sure you’re not missing easy wins
- Revenue streams you may not have tried yet
- Advanced strategies to help you grow smarter—not just harder
“We got one tweak this time that we desperately needed... honestly, worth the price of admission.”
Here’s a sample of this year’s monetization-focused sessions:
- How I Make $10,000/Month on YouTube – Andy Hill
- This Simple Funnel Makes $300 a Day – Brian Feroldi
- $500K in Affiliate Revenue Without a Massive Audience – Jamie Trull
- The $1M ARR, 1-Hour/Week Community – Jason Staats
- How Our 3-Year Email Funnel Makes Millions – Cody Berman
- How We Got a Multi-Six-Figure Book Deal – Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni
- How I Closed $1M+ in Brand Deals in 12 Months – John Liang
Pro Tip: Before you get there, assess where you’re stuck. What systems aren’t working? What revenue streams haven’t gotten off the ground? Then build your schedule around sessions that solve those problems.
One new strategy could shift your income for the next year and beyond.
“One thing that I love about attending FinCon is the quality of the sessions. I leave inspired, educated and with immediate action items…”
3. Pitch Sponsored Campaigns On the Spot
Brands come to FinCon looking to connect with creators for paid partnerships, including social campaigns, email promotions, podcast mentions, YouTube integrations, newsletter sponsorships, and more.
These deals often start during a casual chat and become long-term collaborations. Even if a brand isn’t actively running campaigns right now, meeting face-to-face builds trust and puts you on their radar for what’s next.
You’ll find many of these opportunities in FinCon Central, our expo-style space with 50+ booths featuring financial brands, tech tools, and creator services. This is where quick intros can turn into real partnerships.
Pro Tip: Come prepared with your sponsor kit, past results, and a few campaign ideas tailored to different types of partners.
👉 See which sponsors are already confirmed. More are being added weekly.
“It’s easier to get deals done face-to-face. Our favorite companies are in the expo hall. I just walk up and pitch. It’s that easy.”
4. Promote Your Product or Offer On-Site
Have a course, digital product, membership, or service of your own to sell? FinCon is full of creators who would love to share your offer with their audience.
Whether you’re recruiting affiliates, offering bundle deals, or just spreading the word, this is the time to talk about what you’ve built.
Pro Tip: Use the app to find attendees in your niche. Reach out before or during the event and offer an affiliate commission or cross-promotion. Look for win-win partnerships, not just promos.
5. Find Freelance Gigs That Fit Your Skills
Many creators supplement their income by freelancing for other creators, brands, or publications—especially while building their own platforms.
You’re already editing your own show… and maybe someone else’s.
You’re writing for your blog… and picking up gigs for other sites.
You’re scheduling posts and running ads for your business… and offering those services on the side.
FinCon is a great place to find more of that kind of work.
Pro Tip: Bring a one-sheet or have portfolio links ready to share. Add your services to your app profile. And don’t be afraid to say, “Hey, if you ever need help with [skill], that’s something I do.”
“Within five months of attending my first FinCon, I was earning five times the amount I made at my previous business.”
6. Turn Content Collaborations Into Income
Some of the best partnerships at FinCon aren’t with brands—they’re with other creators. Think…
- Joint product launches
- Co-hosted webinars or events
- Affiliate swaps
- Newsletter ad swaps
- Co-branded content or campaigns
These connections often start over coffee or during a niche meetup and can lead to shared growth and shared revenue.
Pro Tip: Keep a short list of the type of creators you’d love to collaborate with. When you meet someone at FinCon who checks one of those boxes, say so. It might be the start of something lucrative.
7. Get Podcast or YouTube Sponsors
Got a show? A channel? FinCon is the place to find brands who want to reach your audience and might sponsor your work.
Even if your numbers aren’t massive, your niche, your voice, and your relationship with your audience might be exactly what a brand is looking for.
Pro Tip: Record live at FinCon. Book time in the Podcast Stage and create content while you’re there, showing brands exactly what you do.
“For the first time, I was looking for sponsors for this show and for my other podcast, so that ended up being pretty good. Had some nice conversations.”
“Last year, we found our sponsor for this podcast from FinCon. If we had not talked to the vendors, we might not have had that sponsor.”
8. Create Speaking or Brand Representation Opportunities
More and more online creators are stepping onto stages and getting paid for it.
Whether it’s keynotes, webinars, workshops, or representing a brand at events, public speaking can be both mission-driven and profitable.
Want to represent a brand in your content, on their blog, or as a paid speaker? These opportunities don’t always come from job listings. They come from trust.
That trust builds faster when you meet in person.
Pro Tip: Ask brands about their upcoming events or trainings. Let them know you’re open to speaking and bring past examples to show what you can do.
“Start by identifying any potential people at FinCon that might be looking for a speaker like you (based on who you speak to and what problem you solve)...People do business with people they know, like and trust, and you can always build that connection in person way better than email or online.”
9. Monetize Your On-Site Content
You’ll be surrounded by 1,500+ personal finance creators—all in one place, all ready to connect. That’s rare.
It’s the perfect chance to create content in person instead of via split-screen. Whether you’re looking for podcast guests, short-form collaborators, or just want to batch content with others in your niche, the opportunity is massive.
Need an expert your audience would love? Filter the app’s attendee list by niche (like “student loans”), shoot them a DM, and invite them to record with you on-site.
Want to batch some Reels? Post in the feed and get a group together. Walk away with a week’s worth of social content.
Want studio-quality sound or video? Book time in our Podcast Stage or Video Booth. We’ve got the gear. You just show up and create.
👉 This isn’t direct income, but content like this can grow your audience, strengthen partnerships, and support future offers. It pays off.
Pro Tip: Show up with a content plan, but stay open to spontaneous, face-to-face collabs. That’s where the magic (and momentum) happens.
10. Validate & Test Your Next Paid Offer
FinCon is a built-in focus group.
Not sure whether your new coaching program, lead magnet, or product idea will land? Ask around. Talk it out. Use conversations at meetups, happy hours, or hallway chats to stress-test your next big idea before you build it.
The feedback you get could save you months of trial and error.
Pro Tip: Bring a rough outline, pricing concept, or even a 30-second pitch. Ask, “Would this be helpful to you or your audience?”
11. Create Paid Content On-Site
Yes, some creators get paid to attend FinCon and make content on behalf of brands while they’re there.
Whether it’s video, reels, roundups, or interviews, brands sometimes want their FinCon presence documented and shared in real time. And they’re willing to pay for that visibility.
Pro Tip: Reach out to sponsors before the event. Offer a few content packages they can say yes to quickly.
P.S. Yes, There’s Free Stuff Too
Visit FinCon Central early for giveaways, discounts, and offers from participating brands. We’ve seen attendees walk away with free software, gear, gift cards, and even ad credits.
Is it life-changing money? No. But it sure feels good to score free tools that save you time (and cash) once you’re back home.
So…Can You Really Make Money at FinCon?
Absolutely. And not just in theory.
When you add up all the opportunities—from brand meetings and freelance gigs to new monetization strategies, partnerships, and content—you’re not just covering the cost of your pass. You’re potentially unlocking months (or years) of income growth.
And even if you take advantage of just a few of these strategies? That could easily make your pass pay for itself, and then some.
FinCon is built to help creators like you earn more.
Grab your pass below to join us at FinCon this year.
“I give it a 10 out of 10, especially being a newbie there... well worth it.”
