Yes you can earn on Tiktok! There are many ways from lives, to getting gifts, your own shop selling products and numerous other ways. Get an account , look around and learn, Many creators show you the how to in videos, it is very simple just follow their lead! Here is a funny side of what to expect, but know..there are creators earning huge money from lives, reviews their shop and more!
💸 Making Money on TikTok (Ugly, Broke & Smelly Edition)
You don’t need abs.
You don’t need talent.
You don’t need dignity.
You need:
- A phone with a cracked screen
- Wi-Fi stolen from a neighbor named “NETGEAR_5G_EXT”
- Zero shame
Welcome to TikTok capitalism, where people get rich for existing loudly.
1. Creator Fund (AKA: “Congrats, Here’s $0.37”)
TikTok pays creators based on views.
Reality check:
- 1 million views = enough money to buy half a gas station hot dog
- Payment arrives whenever TikTok feels spiritually aligned
Ugly Broke Strategy:
Post daily. Post nonsense. Post yourself blinking aggressively.
Eventually TikTok whispers:
“Here’s $12.81. Don’t spend it all in one place.”
2. Affiliate Marketing (Sell Stuff You Don’t Own)
This is where broke legends are born.
You:
- Promote a product
- Never touch it
- Never test it
- Barely understand it
Examples:
- “This LED light changed my life” (it didn’t)
- “This blender is insane” (you don’t own a blender)
- “Buy this gadget” (you filmed it at Walmart)
You earn commission while:
- Lying down
- Eating cereal for dinner
- Smelling like disappointment
🔥 TikTok Shop is the current gold mine.
3. Going Live & Begging Digitally
TikTok Live is modern panhandling with emojis.
You:
- Sit on camera
- Say “thank you for the rose” repeatedly
- Pretend to be grateful for cartoon gifts
People send:
- Roses 🌹
- Lions 🦁
- Money because they’re bored
Ugly Broke Tip:
Do literally anything on Live:
- Eat ramen
- Argue with chat
- Fall asleep accidentally
Money still comes.
4. Brand Deals (Eventually… Maybe)
Brands will pay you if:
- You look human
- You have followers
- You don’t scare legal teams
Reality:
Most deals pay:
- $50
- Free socks
- “Exposure”
Ugly Broke Math:
Exposure does NOT pay rent
But 20 bad deals might buy groceries
Take them anyway. You’re broke.
5. Posting Stolen Content (Let’s Be Honest)
TikTok is 70%:
- Reposts
- Screenshots
- “Credit to owner” (owner crying somewhere)
Popular stolen content categories:
- Reddit stories
- Podcast clips
- Old tweets
- Subway Surfers gameplay under everything
You add:
- Text
- Music
- Zero originality
Boom. Views.
⚠️ Don’t get sued. Rotate accounts like socks (rarely).
6. Selling Digital Junk (High Profit, Zero Shipping)
Digital products = broke people’s best friend.
Sell:
- PDFs
- Checklists
- “Guides”
- “How I Made $10k” (you didn’t)
Examples:
- “How to Grow on TikTok”
- “Side Hustle Blueprint”
- “Manifest Money Journal”
You create it once.
Sell it forever.
Lie confidently.
7. Faceless Accounts (For the Truly Ugly)
No face. No problem.
Run accounts posting:
- Quotes
- AI voices
- Satisfying videos
- “Did you know?” lies
Monetize with:
- Affiliate links
- Paid shoutouts
- Driving traffic to your junk
Perfect if:
- You hate people
- You hate cameras
- You hate mirrors
8. Comment Marketing (Digital Lurking)
You don’t even post.
You:
- Comment on viral videos
- Say something funny or controversial
- Get profile clicks
Your bio says:
“Link in bio 💰”
Your link leads to:
- Affiliate offers
- Etsy shop
- Course
- Scam (allegedly)
Low effort. Maximum lurking.
9. Selling Shoutouts Like a Digital Homeless Person
Once you get followers, people pay for:
- Shoutouts
- Promotions
- “Can you post my song bro”
Charge:
- $10
- $25
- Whatever sounds serious
You say:
“Yeah I got you.”
You forget.
They remind you.
You post anyway.
Money achieved.
10. Dropshipping… But Worse
TikTok made dropshipping:
- Louder
- Faster
- More embarrassing
You sell:
- Cheap junk
- From China
- With dramatic music
Customer complaints arrive:
- Late
- Broken
- “This isn’t what the video showed”
You:
- Ignore
- Change store name
- Repeat
Ugly capitalism at its finest.
11. Becoming “The Guy” or “The Girl”
TikTok loves characters.
Be:
- The broke advice guy
- The angry rant lady
- The conspiracy uncle
- The “I hate my job” person
Consistency > sanity.
People follow you like:
“Yeah… this feels familiar.”
Monetize later. Trauma first.
12. Selling Your Soul via Subscriptions
Offer:
- Exclusive content
- “Close Friends”
- Private Discord
- “Mentorship”
You provide:
- Motivation quotes
- Voice notes
- Bare minimum effort
They pay monthly.
You forget they exist.
Passive income, baby.
Final Ugly Broke Truth 💀
TikTok doesn’t care if you’re:
- Ugly
- Broke
- Smelly
- Confused
- Barely functioning
It cares if you:
- Post
- Repeat
- Stay online too long
You can make money without:
❌ Talent
❌ Education
❌ Shame
You just need:
📱 A phone
🧠 Audacity
🕳️ Rock-bottom energy