Looking to make money with GoHighLevel in 2025?

While everyone’s chasing the latest AI startup or crypto trend, there’s a gold rush happening right under our noses.

GoHighLevel has evolved way beyond just another CRM. It’s become a complete business-in-a-box that’s opening up some pretty wild opportunities right now.

I’ve spent the last year testing different business models with GoHighLevel, and I’ve discovered 17+ ways to turn it into some serious profit. Some of these might surprise you.

Some are so simple, you could start this weekend. Others are more advanced but could potentially replace your full-time income in 90 days or less.

From selling AI to local businesses to running entire e-commerce operations to selling a simple payment terminal, I’m going to show you exactly how to implement each model.

And you don’t need:

• Tech skills
• Huge startup costs
• Previous experience
• A team of people

Just pick one model that interests you and follow the step-by-step playbook I’m about to share.

No theory. No fluff. Just actionable steps you can copy and paste. Whether you’ve got $10 or $10,000 to start with, there’s a business model here for you.

And the best part?

At the end of this guide, you’ll find my GoHighLevel Business Model Finder. Just answer a few quick questions about your situation, and it’ll instantly show you which of these 17+ models is best for you – complete with a step-by-step implementation plan.

Enjoy.

Proven GoHighLevel Business Ideas for 2025

1. Sell AI to Local Businesses

Let’s Talk About Something Wild (That’s Making Agency Owners Rich)

Ya know what’s crazy? It’s 2025, and I’m still watching business owners run themselves into the ground trying to do everything manually. Missing calls, ghosting customers, watching their Google reviews tank…

And the craziest part? They don’t have to.

Here’s the deal (and pay attention, because this is important): There’s a massive opportunity right now to be the “AI person” in your market. But here’s the thing – you’re not really selling AI. You’re selling freedom. Time. Peace of mind.

GoHighLevel just dropped six insanely powerful AI tools that are changing the game:

AI Employee	Pay Per Usage	$97/mo Unlimited Plan
Voice AI	$0.13/min	Unlimited Usage
Conversation AI	$0.02/message	Unlimited Usage
Reviews AI	$0.08/review	Unlimited Usage
Content AI	$0.09/1000 Words & $0.06/ Image	Unlimited Usage
Funnel AI	$0.99/funnel	Unlimited Usage
Workflow AI Assistant	$0.02/request	Unlimited Usage

Now, let me tell you something I’ve learned after investing multiple 5 figures to learn to sell AI to businesses: When you’re talking to business owners, never lead with tech. Lead with problems you solve.

Like this: “Hey Mr. Business Owner, what if I told you we could make sure you never miss another call… even at 3 AM?” “What if we could boost your Google reviews from 45 to 1045 in the next 60 days?”  

Sell solutions. Not features. 

Here’s the beautiful part: Your cost is just $97/month. For everything. Unlimited usage.

You can start small – maybe charge $297/month for one solution. That’s $200 profit per client, per month. But here’s where it gets interesting…

Bundle these bad boys together, and now you’re playing in the big leagues. We’re talking $1,000… $2,000… even $3,000 per month for a complete AI package. Do the math – at $2,000 per client, that’s $1,903 pure profit. Every. Single. Month.

I was talking with this agency owner last week. He’s targeting local contractors – you know, plumbers, electricians, those guys. He leads with Voice AI because these guys HATE missing calls. And they miss (on average) HALF of their inbound calls. Crazy. 

He gets them in at $297/month. Then, once they see how it works… BAM! Slides in more AI tools to solve more problems for the business. He’s got 12 clients paying an average of $2k/month each. That’s $24k monthly revenue, roughly $22k profit.

Pro tip: Start with your avatar’s biggest pain point. Missing calls? Show them Voice AI. Drowning in unanswered messages? Hit’em with Conversation AI. Then slide in the full package once they see the results.

There are countless business owners out there who want to grow but don’t want to learn this “tech stuff.” They just want someone to handle it for them.

But let me be real with you – this window of opportunity ain’t gonna stay open forever. The AI wave is here, and the early movers are the ones that are gonna win.

2. Sell Website & Funnel Builds

Look, here’s the thing about websites in 2025: businesses still need them (shocking, I know), but they’re paralyzed by options. Meanwhile, GoHighLevel just made it stupidly easy to solve their problem.

Let me show you how to turn this into $1000+ per site plus sweet monthly recurring revenue, without the usual tech battles.

The Simple Setup (Because Life’s Complicated Enough):
Pick a lane – could be dentists, real estate, whatever lights your fire.
Grab one of GoHighLevel’s templates (they’ve got over 1000), let AI help you customize it in about 2 hours, and package it with hosting and maintenance. There’s your $1000 upfront plus $97/month. Sweet.

Where It Gets Interesting:
Start with a basic website then stack it with a lead funnel, email sequences and SMS follow-up. Add social retargeting because, let’s face it, people need to see things 7 times before they remember what day it is. Now you’re playing in the $2500+ range.

Bundle the whole thing – website, funnel, maintenance – for $3500 upfront and $297/month. Your actual cost? About 4 hours and $97/month for GoHighLevel. Do this three times a month and you’re clearing $10k+. Not bad.

How to make this actually work:

• Use AI for content (because writing everything from scratch ain’t it)
• Build your process once, then rinse and repeat
• Automate everything that doesn’t need your Brian 🧠(I know what I said)
• Give them monthly analytics (they eat that shit up)
• Add SMS or email marketing for extra recurring revenue

Here’s the truth: websites aren’t going anywhere. But charging premium prices for basic WordPress sites is dead and buried. This is your chance to deliver actual value, faster, at a price that makes sense for local businesses…

Plus you earn yourself some of that sweet monthly recurring revenue (that compounds every month)

And yes, you absolutely can do this. Even if technology usually makes you want to throw your laptop out of a moving car window.

3. Create and Sell Online Courses

Let’s talk about turning your knowledge into cash – and no, not in that cheesy “make millions while you sleep” way. GoHighLevel has made it ridiculously simple to create courses that actually sell.

Here’s the no-fluff method to get started:

1. Grab your phone (yes, the one you’re probably reading this on)
   Or your laptop with a simple screen recording software like Loom (which is free for up to 5 minute videos then about $15/mo for anything longer)
2. Record 5-10 quick videos solving ONE specific problem
3. Upload them to GoHighLevel
4. Price it at $27
5. Run some cheap targeted ads (goal here is to break even on the $27)

Congrats – you’ve just created what we call a “self-liquidating mini-course.” 

Your tiny $27 course does something awesome – it pays for your advertising. Break even (or maybe make a few bucks) on the front end, and you’ve basically gotten customers for free.

But that’s just the beginning. Once these folks see you can actually help them and get results, some will naturally want more from you. That’s when you can offer them your advanced training, the deeper dive stuff that solves their bigger problems.

Think of it like this: You help someone fix a small problem for $27, show them you know your stuff, and now they trust you enough to invest in solving their bigger challenges. It’s not sleazy or pushy – it’s just helping people at different levels based on what they need.

I’ve seen this work time and time again. Start with solving a small, specific problem at a no-brainer price. Once people get that first win, they’ll be asking you “what else you got?”

Start with your mini-course ($27) to get people in the door. Then offer your mid-tier course ($497 for example) that solves a bigger problem. Then, add a high ticket option ($1997+) with some coaching calls for those wanting to go further, faster. Top it off with monthly coaching ($97/mo+) for steady income.

Few tips for you:

• Launch it messy at half price (perfectionism is profit’s worst enemy)
• Let your first students build the course (I can tell you firsthand, you won’t know what your students want until they tell you what they want)
• Use GoHighLevel’s automation to handle the selling (easier thank you think)
• Build an affiliate network (30% commission works wonders – can be done from within GHL)
• Retarget everyone who checks out your free content (you can now do this inside GHL as well)

Fun fact: Met a plumber last month who used this exact system. Created a course on “How to Start a Plumbing Business.” First month: $12,437. Not bad for sharing what he already knew – I know him because I was a plumber too in the same area. 

The best part? GoHighLevel gives you their entire Course Creators Playbook for free. Every step mapped out like a paint-by-numbers kit.

So here’s my question: What do you know that others would happily pay to learn?

4. Create a Paid Community 

Here’s something most “gurus” won’t tell you…

Building a profitable community isn’t about fancy features. It’s about giving people a reason to stick around (and pay you) month after month.

Look – I’ve built communities on every platform out there. Kajabi, CCM, ClickFunnels, GoHighLevel, you name it. And while GoHighLevel’s community features work, I’m gonna save you months of headaches…

If you’re serious about monetizing a community, use Skool.com and join the Skool Games to win cool stuff.

Why? Because after building 15 communities for content creators who actually make money, I’ve learned what works. And Skool is just better and easier.

Here’s your no BS blueprint:

First, find 20 people who perfectly fit your ideal member profile. Give them lifetime access – for free. Yes, free. Because these folks are going to help you build your community’s content, create your culture, and show you exactly what your paid members will want.

The Money Math (Example):

• 100 members × $97/mo = $9,700/mo
• 100 members × $697/year = $69,700/year (about a 40% discount)

Pro Tip: Always discount annual memberships because they offer a number of benefits:

1. Reduced churn (people leave less often)
2. Higher lifetime value (people stick around longer)
3. Longer lookback window (they get more value between payment cycles)
4. You get paid upfront (gives you the option to re-invest and grow faster)

Skool makes all this ridiculously simple with:

• Built-in ways to keep people engaged (gamification)
• Easy live calls (that people actually show up for) 
• Simple course hosting (because communities need content) 
• Direct messaging that people use 
• Cool features like level unlocks, time unlocks (these are huge for engagement)
  + one-time upsells and more…

Building a profitable community isn’t rocket science. It’s about giving people a reason to show up, engage, and stick around. Skool just makes that easier.

Start your 14 day free Skool trial here

Need help setting this up? Hit me up through the contact form on this site. I’ll show you exactly how I structure these for max engagement and profit. No pitch, just practical help. Promise.

5. Start Your Own GoHighLevel SaaS Business

GoHighLevel just handed you the keys to running your own software company. And here’s the crazy part: no coding, no dev team, no six-figure startup costs.

For $497/month, you get their SaaS Pro plan. But this isn’t just another boring CRM subscription. This is your ticket to having your own software company – like, literally overnight.

How does it work? 

You essentially whitelabel the HighLevel platform as your own software. You get to slap your brand on everything, set your own prices, pick your features, and mark up all the costs. Pure profit in your pocket, baby.

Check this out: Your client sends 1000 texts? Your cost might be $20, but you can bill them $40, $60, or even $100 if you want. Need AI features? Mark those up too. 

The best part? It’s all profit.

Want to make this even cooler? Grab HL Pro Tools to customize everything from the theme to the icon designs without touching code. Then let Extendly handle all your customer support and onboarding. You literally won’t have to lift a finger.

Here’s your quick-start plan:

Step 1: Pick your niche, brand your platform, set three pricing tiers that make sense.
Step 2: Set up your automation (templates, provisioning, checkout page).
Step 3: Launch to 10-20 beta users and offer free lifetime access (yes, free)
– because these people are the ones that are going to help you build your platform

Look – I know $497 sounds steep. But let’s do some real math here:
Get 10 clients at $297/month = $2,970
Minus your cost ($497)
You’re pocketing $2,473 every single month
And this is NOT including your markup profits

The best part? Someone else can handle all the tech headaches (yay).

HighLevel also offers their “SaaSpreneur Local Hero Playbook” for free when you sign up to their SaaS Pro Plan. It’s a step-by-step guide to starting your SaaS business. They offer templates, scripts, walkthrough tutorials and more…

6. Resell GoHighLevel Services and Marketplace Apps

You can resell AND markup GoHighLevel’s core services and marketplace apps and pocket the difference. Probably the easiest money you’ll make. And they have just dropped three new reselling features: Branded Client Portal App, Prospecting Tool, and Ad Manager.

The best part? You can charge whatever you want (within reason of course). For example:

• Branded Client Portal App (GHL Price $49 → Your Price $97)
• Prospecting Tool (GHL Price $29 → Your Price $67+)
• Ad Manager (GHL Price $10 → Your Price $29+ per client OR $97/mo unlimited)

Got 10 real estate clients that want their own branded client portal? You pay GHL $49 per client. You charge each client $97. You pocket $48 per client. $48 x 10 clients = $480 pRoFiT per month.

Here are some options using GHL’s tried and true reselling services: 

• WhatsApp (GHL Price $10 → Your Price $27)
• AI Employee (GHL Price $97 → Your Price $197)
• WordPress + Yext + QR codes (Start with a 50% markup)

Pro Tip: Bundle By What Your Niche Will Profit From Most

For example:

• Real Estate: Portal App + WhatsApp + Yext
• Medical: Yext + Conversation AI + Portal App
• Local Biz: Prospecting + Ad Manager + AI

Let me show you some more numbers:

Take 10 clients. Give them each the Portal App, WhatsApp and the AI Employee. Your total cost? $1,560 a month. But you’re charging $3,120. That’s $1,650 pure profit every single month. And that’s just with three services and only 10 clients. Numbers add up fast.

The best part? Once it’s set up, it pretty much runs itself. Your clients get awesome tools, and you get paid every month.

Start simple: Pick one service. Get three clients. Prove it works. Then stack services and watch it grow. 

Think about it – how many clients could you sign up this week?

7. Rebill and Markup GoHighlevel Usage Costs

Ya know all those usage costs in GoHighLevel – the texts, emails, AI stuff? Most businesses just rebill them at cost. But with the SaaS Pro plan, you can mark everything up by up to 10x.

Here’s where you’d mark up phone costs for example:

Here’s what I mean…

When your client sends 1000 texts, GoHighLevel might charge you $14. But you? You can bill them $28, $42, or whatever you want (within reason, of course). That’s pure profit hitting your account every month.

It gets better. Those email blasts your clients send? 50k emails might cost you $10, but you can charge them $30 or $40. 

What about the AI stuff? Every time your client uses Voice AI, that’s $0.13 per minute at cost. But you can charge 2x, 3x, maybe even 5x per minute. Do the math – it adds up fast.

There’s an agency (can’t name names) marking everything up just 2x. Nothing crazy, right? 

Last month they cleared $1,247 in pure profit from usage costs alone. Just from marking stuff up. No selling. No Advertising. Just marking up prices slightly with their existing clients. Consider it a “management fee”.

The beauty of this? It’s totally hands-off. Set your markups once in billing (start at 3x), find some clients who actually use these features, and watch your profit grow every single month. Five decent clients? That’s an easy extra $500-1000 in your pocket. Cool beans.

8. Become a GoHighLevel Affiliate

You don’t even need to use GoHighLevel to profit from it. Here’s the deal: They’ll pay you 40% recurring commission for EVERY person who signs up through your link. No need to build a product, customer support team or constantly manage clients.

Let’s do some quick math:

Someone signs up for the Agency Unlimited plan ($297/month)? You pocket $118.80 EVERY month they stay. Get 10 people signed up? That’s $1,188 hitting your bank account monthly.

But wait, it gets even more juicy…

They also pay you 5% when YOUR referrals bring in new users. It’s like getting paid for other people’s work. Beautiful, right?

Here’s what’s crushing it right now: 

Create some solid comparison content showing why GoHighLevel destroys the competition. Record a few tutorial videos. Maybe host a webinar or two. Share some wins in agency Facebook groups. Voila. 

Your 5-Step Quick Start:

1. Sign up as an affiliate
2. Grab your unique link
3. Create one piece of killer content
4. Share it in 3 Facebook or Skool groups (don’t ask for anything. Just give)
5. Optional: Run $50 in ads to your content

Pro tip: it helps (a buttload) to actually use GoHighLevel for your own business – knowing what you’re talking about is key to becoming a good affiliate.

9. Get Certified as a GoHighLevel Partner

Lemme share something interesting about GoHighLevel’s certification program…

Most people don’t know this, but GoHighLevel has built an entire marketplace for certified partners. It’s basically a directory where businesses can find experts for specific projects – custom workflows, integrations, automation setups, you name it.

Here’s what the certification involves:

The training takes about 7-10 days (going at a comfortable pace) and covers everything from basic setup to advanced automation. Once you complete it, you get a digital badge and access to their partner directory.

Now, about the directory – it works a lot like Fiverr, but specifically for GoHighLevel services. Businesses come looking for help with:

• Setting up complex workflows
• Building custom integrations
• Creating automation systems
• Designing funnels and websites
• And more…

The cool part? You have complete control over your rates. Some partners charge $500 for automation setups, others $1,000+ for complete funnel builds. It really depends on your expertise and the complexity of the project.

The certification costs $97 monthly or $970 yearly. This includes ongoing training and updates as new features roll out. Think of it as continuous education – GoHighLevel’s platform evolves pretty quickly, so staying updated is a must if you’re serving clients.

But $97 ain’t much if you’re selling services for $1,000+. All you need is one client per month to 10X your investment. 

Quick tip: If you’re just starting out, focus on mastering one specific service first. Maybe it’s funnel building or workflow automation. Specializing helps you stand out in the directory.

Learn more about certification here   

10. Start a Paid Ads Agency (Without The Meta Headache) 

Ever logged into Meta’s ads manager? Yeah, it’s a nightmare. Most people take one look and bounce. That’s why businesses pay thousands to agencies – who, between us, often don’t even know what they’re doing in there.

But GoHighLevel just changed everything…

They’ve made running Facebook ads so simple, it’s almost stupid. You literally never have to touch Meta’s platform again (except once to connect your account – that’s it).

Here’s how dead simple it is:

1. Log into GoHighLevel
2. Toggle on “Re-Sell Ads Manager” in your agency settings
3. Got to your sub-account: “Marketing” > “Ads Manager” > “Activate”
4. Follow their step-by-step campaign builder
5. Watch the leads roll in

Manage everything from within your GHL account. No more dealing with complicated ad platforms – heck yeah!

The best part? GoHighLevel only charges you $10/month per client or $97/month (or $970/year) for UNLIMITED clients. Think about that…

Most agencies charge $1000-2000 per month per client for ad management. But you? You could charge $297/month (way under market rate), still make great profit, and absolutely crush it with volume.

Let’s do the math:

• Your cost: $97/month total
• Charge clients: $297/month each
• First client: $200 profit
• Every client after: Pure $297 profit

Here’s ya quick start guide:

1. Get your agency account
2. Connect your Meta Business Manager (one time)
3. Set up your first campaign (takes minutes, just follow GHLs prompts in ad manager)
4. Price your service at $297/month or higher
5. Find 5 local businesses to test with

Pro tip: Start with local service businesses. They’re begging for affordable ad management.

Start your agency here

11. Do Email Marketing For Local Businesses (because they suck at it)

Ok, bout to drop some truth bombs about email marketing…

You know what’s crazy? Everyone knows email marketing works, yet so many businesses are sitting on gold mines they’re not touching. I’m talking about email lists with thousands of subscribers just collecting digital dust.

Check this out: A typical e-commerce subscriber? Worth $2-4 per month. B2B subscriber? We’re talking $10-50 per month. Course creators and coaches? Easy $5-10 per month per subscriber.

Say a coach or course creator has a list of just 5,000 people. That could be $50,000 PER MONTH they’re missing out on. Crazy right?

Now here’s where you come in with GoHighLevel…

You can start an email marketing agency right from their platform. No fancy tools. No tech headaches. Just pure opportunity.

Find businesses with dead email lists (hint: most of them) (*cough cough* local businesses). Let’s say they have 5,000 subscribers:

• Current revenue: $0 (they’re not emailing)
• Potential revenue: $5,000-15,000/month
• Your cut: 20-30%

The execution plan:

1. Use GHL’s email marketing tool
2. Set up automated sequences
3. Create weekly or monthly newsletters
4. Track everything
5. Show them the results

Let me break down some pricing structure options for you:

Option 1 – Beginner:

• Setup fee: $497 (one-time)
• Monthly management: $497-997/month
• No revenue share

Option 2 – Intermediate:

• Lower monthly fee: $297-497/month
• PLUS 20% of revenue generated from emails
• Example: Client makes $5,000 from emails = you get $1,000 + your monthly fee

Option 3 – Advanced:

• No monthly fee
• Higher setup fee: $997
• 30% of revenue generated from emails
• Best for confident email marketers

Pro Tip: Start with Option 1 for your first few clients. Once you’ve got proof it works, switch to Option 2 or 3 to maximize profit.

Keep in mind: Most clients will prefer Option 1. It’s clean, simple, and they know exactly what they’re paying. But Option 2 + 3 can make you way more money if you’re good at what you do.

12. Sell AI Chatbots (and integrate them as website chat widget)

You know that little chat bubble sitting in the corner of some websites? Turns out it’s a lead-generating machine that most businesses don’t have. And GoHighLevel makes it stupidly simple to sell and set up.

Here’s why this matters: Most people bounce from websites when they can’t find what they need in 30 seconds. Nobody’s filling out contact forms and waiting days for answers anymore.

GoHighLevel gives you two ways to solve this:

Option 1: SMS/Chat Widget
When someone hits your client’s website, they get a chat bubble. But instead of starting a conversation, it grabs their contact info and automatically saves it to the CRM. Boom – lead captured. Your client can follow up when they’re free. Perfect for small businesses who can’t watch their chat 24/7. Capture leads while you sleep that otherwise would’ve been lost – this will blow your client’s mind.

Option 2: Live Chat + AI
This is where it gets fun. Your client’s website gets a chat widget that’s always on. Their team can jump in when needed. But here’s the magic – AI can handle the entire chat for you 24/7. It can answer questions, book appointments, and never sleeps or takes bathroom breaks. Ideal for teams with 24/7 customer support or businesses that get a lot of FAQs and want AI to handle them all. 

Quick tip: Don’t let people chat with the AI all day. Set a message limit – we’re running a business here, not a dating service!

Here’s how it can work:

• GoHighLevel: $0.02/message or $97/month for UNLIMITED usage
• Setup time: 15 minutes per client
• Monthly management: Almost zero

Your Pricing:

• Setup fee: $197
• Monthly management fee: $97
• AI employee add-on: $97/month (optional)

Real math: 20 clients = $1,940 monthly profit for about an hour or two of work total. Not bad.

Add in the setup fee, assuming you sign 20 new clients each month, you’re looking at an additional $3,940.

And the best part? It compounds. You sign 20 clients the first month (total income: $5,880). You do that again the next month (total income: $7,820). And you can see where this goes… 

Here’s your quick start guide: 

• Choose your chat style
• Create your template
• Set up your AI 
• Target local businesses
• Show them their lost leads

Simple as that.

13. Offer Reputation/Review Management Services

88% of consumers check reviews before choosing a local business. Think about that. 

When’s the last time you hired a plumber without checking their Google reviews? 

Exactly…

Here’s what’s wild: Most local businesses are completely dropping the ball on this. They’re losing thousands in revenue because they either:

• Don’t actively ask for reviews
• Never respond to their reviews
• Have no system to handle negative reviews

This is where you come in with GoHighLevel’s reputation management system.

Here’s your playbook:

The Basic Setup: Get your client set up with automated review requests. When they finish a job/service, GoHighLevel’s AI automatically texts their customer something like: “Hey [name]! Quick question – how was our service today? Would you mind taking a few seconds to leave us a review? [your review link]”

The Secret Sauce: Create a “review filter” system. If someone’s about to leave less than 4 stars, they get redirected to a private feedback form instead of Google. This protects your client’s reputation while still getting valuable feedback. 

The best part? You can manage everything from GHLs mobile app, on the go.

The Profit Multiplier: Stack this with Yext. 

Here’s why: GoHighLevel gets you Yext for $30/month (usually $999/year direct from Yext). It spreads your client’s business info across 70+ websites, creating backlinks and boosting their SEO.

Example Pricing Structure:

• Setup fee: $497 (one-time)
• Monthly management: $297
• Yext add-on: $97/month

Real numbers: Get 10 clients at this rate = $4,970 upfront + $2,970/month with maybe 2-3 hours of actual work.

Your quick start guide:

1. Set up review widget and automation
2. Create feedback filters using GHL’s workflows and forms
3. Enable Yext integration
4. Turn on AI responses
5. Show potential clients their competitors’ review counts
6. Track progress and show results

14. Sell Missed Call Text-Back Services to Local Businesses 

Here’s a stat that’ll blow your mind…

62% of calls to local businesses go unanswered. Let that sink in. 

Every time someone calls a business and gets crickets, they’re immediately calling the competition.

Let me paint you a picture…

Take your average plumber. They might get around 100 calls a week. Let’s be conservative and say a typical job for them is worth $500. Here’s what those missed calls actually cost them:

Out of 100 calls they’re missing 62 of them (on average). Now, not every call would turn into a job – let’s be conservative again and say only 40% would actually book. That’s still 25 jobs lost every single week.

Do the math: 25 jobs × $500 = $12,400 in lost revenue. EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK.

That’s over $600,000 a year just… gone. Straight to their competitors. They’re basically sending customers gift-wrapped to their competition.

But here’s where you come in…

GoHighLevel’s Missed Call Text-Back feature catches these leads before they bounce. The second someone hangs up, they get an instant text message saying something like: “Hey! This is [Business Name]. Sorry we missed your call! Can we help you via text or would you like a callback?” (The message can say whatever you want it to)

Simple, right? But it works like crazy.

Here’s the beautiful part: People are more willing to wait for a response when they get a text. They don’t expect an instant response like they do with calls. They’re cool waiting a little while until you finish up what you’re doing.

This gives your client time to reach out and stop that person from calling your client’s competitor. Cool stuff.

Here’s how to package this:

Setup fee: $297 (one-time)
Monthly service: $197
Add AI responses: $97/mo
Bundle with SMS marketing: $397/mo

Your quick start guide:

1. Find Your First Target
   Start with ONE type of local business (plumbers crush it with this).
2. Start Conversations
   Best opening line: “Hey [name], noticed you might be missing calls after hours. Mind if I show you something that could help?”
3. Show Them The Money
   On a call or in the DMs, ask: “How many calls do you miss weekly?” “What’s an average job worth?” Then show them their math.
4. Make It Real
   Use this ROI calculator: Weekly missed calls × Job value = Lost revenue
   (When they see $5,000+ lost weekly, they’ll get it)
5. Build Your Biz
   Get 20 happy clients paying $197/month. That’s $3,940 monthly for only a few hours work. Then start adding other services.

Simple. No fluff. Just results.

I wrote an entire article on this one feature alone. Worth a read. Check it out here. 

15. Offer Social Media Management Services

Remember when every man and their dog was starting a social media agency? Well, here’s the thing – social media agencies still print money, but now it’s way easier.

Let me paint you a picture…

Take your local dentist. They’re probably posting once every blue moon, using blurry photos, and wondering why social media “doesn’t work.” Meanwhile, their competitor across town is booked solid from Instagram alone.

Think about it… Most local businesses either hate social media, are too busy to post, or just don’t get how powerful it can be. That’s your opportunity.

For example, most home service businesses post maybe twice a month, usually just completed job photos with zero strategy. A good social media marketing agency (SMMA) sets up story features, educational content, customer testimonials, and behind-the-scenes stuff that actually engages their audience.

GoHighLevel just made this stupidly simple with their Social Planner. You can manage ALL your clients’ social accounts from one dashboard. No more logging into 17 different platforms. No more forgetting passwords.

Here’s what the average SMMA’s charge:

• Small businesses and startups: < $3k/mo (3 posts/week)
• Mid-sized businesses: $3k-$5k/mo (5 posts/week)
• High ticket / Large clients: $5k-$10k/mo (daily posts + stories)

Your price: Start at $997/mo or less. Get some experience. Get some happy clients. Get some testimonials. Slowly increase your workload and your price.

Your Costs:

• GoHighLevel: $297/month
• Content creation: 2 hours/client
• Scheduling: 1 hour/client
• Reporting: 30 mins/client
  Total time: less than 4 hours per client

Quick Start Guide:

1. Pick your niche (Start with local businesses: plumbers, dentists, real restate agents)
2. Create 30 content templates
3. Set up your automation in GHL
4. Price at $497/mo to start
5. Get 5 clients in one niche

Pro tip: Bundle this with reputation management and you can probably charge upwards of $1,000 easy.

The Math:
5 clients × $497 = $2,485/month
Your cost = $297
Net profit = $2,188+/month

Start your SMMA here

16. Create & Sell Digital Products 

If you’re tired of trading hours for dollars, digital products are about to become your new best mate. And I mean that sincerely.

Why? Because unlike selling physical stuff (which is a logistical nightmare, trust me), digital products let you do the work once and get paid over and over again. No warehouses. No manufacturers. No shipping & delivery. 

Here’s the deal: You create something valuable once, and people can buy it infinitely. Your product gets delivered instantly to their inbox while you’re out living your life. Pretty sweet, right?

Now, you and I both know it’s not quite that simple. But it’s way easier than dealing with physical products. As long as you can do some basic marketing and build a simple funnel, you’re golden.

Here’s what you could create (and no, you don’t need to be Zuck or Elon):

• A simple course sharing what you already know
• Ready-to-use templates that make people’s lives easier
• A helpful ebook that solves a specific problem
• A private community where like-minded folks can connect
  (Pro tip: For pure community plays, use Skool.com instead)

Now, here’s the fun part – getting started with GoHighLevel. Don’t worry, I’ll keep this super simple:

Step 1: Pick Your Thing
Don’t just create random stuff. Here’s how to choose:
What questions do people always ask you?
What processes have you mastered?
What spreadsheets/templates do you use daily?
What problems do you solve faster than others?

Maybe you’re great at knitting. Package that knowledge into a course or instructional PDF.

Step 2: Package It Right
GoHighLevel makes this stupid simple. For courses, break your knowledge into modules and price between $297-997. For templates, clean up your best workflows and price between $47-197. For communities, start with 20 founding members. Offer them free lifetime access for helping build the community. Start your paid community at $27-97/month and slowly increase from there.

Step 3: Set Up Your Sales Machine
Build a simple sales page/funnel that clearly shows the problem you solve. Set up automated delivery and a solid follow-up sequence. Start with 10-20 beta users at 50% off (or even give it away for free), collect testimonials, then gradually raise your price.

Here’s a secret most “gurus” won’t tell you: Start small and simple. Launch something basic that helps people. Get feedback. Make it better. That’s it.

Remember this: People don’t buy digital products – they buy solutions to their problems. Focus on genuinely helping people, and the money will follow naturally.

17. Start a Blog 

Let me bust a myth real quick…

Blogs aren’t dead. Not even close. You’re reading one right now, aren’t you? And I bet you got here through Google, looking for ways to make money with GoHighLevel.

That’s the magic of blogging – it works while you sleep.

Now, GoHighLevel gives you two ways to play this:

1. Use their built-in blogging platform: Simple, clean, gets the job done. Perfect if you just want to start writing and don’t need anything fancy.

2. Go with the WordPress integration (what I recommend): More customization, better SEO tools, and thousands of themes to choose from. It’s like the difference between a Honda and a Mercedes – both get you there, but one’s got more horsepower.

What Should You Write About?
Think about your expertise or things you’ve accomplished. Maybe you’re crushing it with AI automation or building killer sales funnels. Maybe you’re in the best shape of your life at 50 years old. Maybe you’ve trained your new pup to wee outside within just a matter of days. Whatever it is, share that knowledge. People are desperately searching for this stuff.

Some proven content types:

• Answer common questions in your niche
• Share case studies and results
• Break down complicated topics
• Create “how to” guides
• Do product reviews
• Share your wins and failures

How to make money with your blog:

• Affiliate marketing
• Ads
• Sponsors
• Selling services
• Selling your own products

Start with one revenue stream. Master it. Then add another. Try to do everything at once and you’ll end up doing nothing well. 

Real talk: Your first posts will probably suck. Mine did. But here’s the secret – publish anyway. You’ll get better, and those early posts can always be updated later.

Your quick start guide:

1. Pick your platform (GHL Blogs or WordPress)
2. Choose one specific topic to own
3. Write your first 3-5 posts (should take no more than one month for 5 blog posts)
4. Focus on building up your SEO game
5. Create a content calendar & post regularly

BONUS (My Favorite For Newbies): 

18. Sell Text to Pay and Tap to Pay to Service Businesses

Ever watch a plumber try to handle payment after a job? It’s usually a mess. “Call the office.” “Got cash?” “We’ll mail you an invoice.” It’s like we’re still living in 1995.

But here’s what’s crazy: HighLevel made it possible to turn any phone into a payment terminal. 

Two ways:

Text to Pay: Job’s done? Boom – payment link gets texted to the customer. No awkward money talk. No chasing payments. No fumbling for cash. Just instant moneys in your account.

Tap to Pay: This is the future. Your plumber pulls out their phone, customer taps their card, done. Like Square, but without the extra hardware.

Let me paint you a picture…

A plumber finishes fixing a leak. Customer asks about payment. Instead of the usual dance, they just tap their card on the plumber’s phone. Money hits your clients’ accounts instantly. Invoice gets sent automatically. 

This can be integrated into pretty much any service-based business. Cool, right? Service businesses would jump on this. I know because I was that plumber, fumbling for change, trying to organise payments over the phone or invoices to go out in the mail – that ain’t it. 

Why This is a Game-Changer:

• No more lost cash payments
• No more awkward payment conversations
• No more chasing clients for weeks
• No more “call the office to pay” hassles

Getting Started is Ridiculously Simple: Just grab a GoHighLevel account, download their mobile app, and you’re mostly there. Set up your payment processing (takes less than 3 minutes), and you’re ready to start accepting payments like a modern business should.

Here’s the Really Exciting Part: As a business consultant, you could offer this solution to local service businesses for $97/month – and believe me, it’s a no-brainer for them. 

Think about it… if this system helps them get paid faster just once a month, it’s already paid for itself.

Land 20 clients at $97/month? That’s $1,940 in monthly recurring revenue for showing businesses how to get paid faster. And here’s the kicker – once it’s set up, it practically runs itself.

Example Pricing Structure:

• Setup fee: $297 (one-time)
• Monthly service: $97
• Transaction fees: Pass to client
• Bundle with other services: $1000+

Bundle this with other GoHighLevel services (use this website as a guide). Before you know it, you’re running a high-ticket digital agency solving real problems for real businesses.

The best part? You’re not just making money – you’re genuinely helping businesses modernize and grow. That’s what we call a win-win, mate.

19. GoHighLevel Business Model Finder

Conclusion

But here’s the thing…

Look, I’ve just shown you 17+ proven ways to make money with GoHighLevel in 2025. From selling AI to offering payment terminals to running an entire e-commerce operation, the opportunities are pretty wild.

Don’t try to do everything at once. Pick ONE model that clicks with you. Maybe it’s the reputation management system that practically sells itself. Or the text-to-pay service that service businesses are begging for. Or perhaps you’re sitting on knowledge that could be turned into digital products.

Whatever you choose, start there. Master it. Then stack other services as you grow.

The beautiful part? Every single model I’ve shown you can be tested with HighLevel’s 14 day free trial. Use the 14 day free trial as a challenge to land your first client within that 14 day period so that Highlevel pays for itself.

What are you waiting for?

Start your 14 day free trial here

If you use my link above to sign up to GoHighLevel, I’ll personally help you set up whichever business model you choose. We’ll get your system set up and your first client acquisition strategy in place.

How it works:

1. Start your free trial here
2. Pick your business model above (before our setup call)
3. Message me here letting me know you’ve signed up using my link
4. Let’s get you set up to start making some moneys!

Remember – a year from now, you’ll wish you started today.

P.S. Which model are you interested in most and why? Lemme know in the comments below.