Sell shoutouts to smaller creators/brands in your niche (like "yo, check this"), run paid polls or sponsored Q&As (brands pay to ask your audience stuff), or create a paid "VIP" group with exclusive content or early access. Flip hot takes into e-books or guides (think "How I Grew This TG Group"). Use affiliate links for products your crowd already loves to earn commissions.
Merch ideas? Slap your group’s inside jokes on tees. Host virtual events like AMAs or workshops with ticket sales. Partner with apps/tools your audience uses and split revenue. Keep it fun and not spammy, your peeps stay happy, you get paid. Easy! )