Partnering with brands for sponsored content is the most widespread way for creators to make money. Depending on the size and engagement of an influencer’s following, they can get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars (or even millions) to advertise products or services. Once you have established a substantial number of fans, it can make sense for you to start selling merch. You can, for instance, sell T-shirts, mugs, totes, hoodies, hats and socks with your branding. All of these are popular types of merchandise that you can sell via platforms like Bonfire, Printify, or Redbubble.