The Creator Economy Game | THE $100 → $1K → $10K OFFER PROGRESSION TEMPLATE
You do not need 10,000 followers.
You need 10 humans.
Solve a real $100 problem first.
THE GAME
Here is the simplest creator economy formula:
Create something of value for $100.
Help 10 people solve a $100 problem.
That is $1,000.
No ads.
No extraction.
No pretending to be bigger than you are.
This moves you from:
Consumption → Creation
Extraction → Contribution
Chasing → Attraction
It works across anything:
Music
Sensuality
Coaching
Workshops
Events
Retreats
Consulting
The formula is always the same.
Solve a real problem at a small, honest level first.
WHY THIS WORKS
Money responds to trust.
Trust is built in small containers.
When someone gives you:
90 minutes per week
For 4 weeks
They are not buying information.
They are investing attention.
Attention builds trust.
Trust builds revenue.
Revenue builds stability.
Most people try to jump from zero to $10,000 offers.
They skip the $100 problem.
That gap destroys credibility.
REAL EXAMPLES
Nyasha solved a $47 challenge first.
Delivered 10x value.
Linked it to her larger core offer and 1:1 consulting.
Nyasha Ngwena
Zuhleka solved a $300 challenge.
Clear problem. Clear result.
Zulekha Bibi
Osama solved a $250 challenge.
Focused. Contained. Human.
11-Video Launch System
Rory solved a $777 challenge for 25 people
By helping them solve $100 and $1k and $10 challenges to create & attract abundance
Lifestyle Entrepreneur
None of them started with a $10,000 pitch.
They earned trust in smaller rooms.
THE PROGRESSION
Solve a $100 problem
Then a $1,000 problem
Then a $10,000 problem
Each level requires:
Deeper clarity
More stability
Stronger reputation
You only need 4 to 10 people to generate $1,000.
That is it.
Not 10,000 followers.
Not viral content.
Four to ten aligned humans.
THE SHIFT
Stop asking:
How do I scale?
Start asking:
What $100 problem can I solve clearly and completely?
If you cannot solve a $100 problem well, you are not ready for a $1,000 problem.
If you cannot solve a $1,000 problem well, you are not ready for a $10,000 container.
Scale trust.
Not price.
WHAT THIS ANSWERS
How do I start earning as a creator?
Solve one small, specific, painful problem for a few real people.
How many people do I need?
Four to ten aligned humans can create your first $1,000.
Why is my high ticket offer not converting?
Because trust has not been built at lower stakes.
THE CREATOR ECONOMY TRUTH
Value first.
Clarity first.
Containment first.
Money follows trust.
Trust follows delivery.
Delivery follows coherence.
Roots before revenue
THE $100 → $1K → $10K OFFER PROGRESSION TEMPLATE
Trust First. Scale Second.
Rory Callaghan
LEVEL 1 — THE $100 PROBLEM
Low Risk. High Clarity. Fast Trust.
Purpose
Prove you can solve one small, painful problem clearly.
Container Size
4 to 10 people
Price
$47 to $150
Duration
1 to 4 weeks
Focus
One narrow, specific outcome.
Not transformation.
Not identity overhaul.
One contained shift.
Examples
Coaching
Help 8 founders clarify one sentence describing their offer.
Music
Help 6 artists finish one song draft in 14 days.
Wellness
Help 10 people reset sleep rhythm in 21 days.
Sensuality
Help 6 women reconnect with body awareness in 4 guided sessions.
Retreat Leader
Run a 90-minute clarity workshop before offering a retreat.
What You Deliver
One clear result
Live sessions
Simple worksheet
Completion over perfection
Your Goal
Deliver 10x value.
Build testimonials.
Observe patterns.
Refine language.
Success Metric
Completion rate
Clarity gained
Confidence built
Trust established
Do not scale yet.
LEVEL 2 — THE $1,000 PROBLEM
Deeper Result. Stronger Containment.
Purpose
Solve a meaningful problem with accountability.
Container Size
4 to 8 people
Price
$777 to $1,500
Duration
4 to 8 weeks
Focus
Structured outcome with measurable shift.
Examples
Coaching
Help creators build one complete offer and pathway.
Health
Help 6 clients reduce chronic pain through guided protocol.
Business
Help founders build a working landing page and invitation.
Creative
Help musicians produce and release one EP.
What Changes From Level 1
More structure
More accountability
More personal feedback
More skin in the game
You now charge for transformation, not exposure.
Success Metric
Clear before and after
Finished outcome
Confidence to continue alone
Only move here after Level 1 works cleanly.
LEVEL 3 — THE $10,000 PROBLEM
Strategic Depth. High Responsibility.
Purpose
Solve complex problems requiring nuance and leadership.
Container Size
1 to 5 people
Price
$5,000 to $15,000
Duration
3 to 12 months
Focus
Strategy, refinement, expansion.
Examples
1:1 Consulting
Rebuild a founder’s entire offer ecosystem.
Retreat Design
Architect a 6-figure retreat model.
Executive Coaching
Stabilise leadership and redesign business structure.
Creative Direction
Produce and launch a full album or brand.
What Is Required
Proven track record
Emotional stability
Clear boundaries
Systems capacity
You are now trusted at depth.
THE TRUST LADDER
Solve small.
Deliver clean.
Increase depth.
$100 builds trust.
$1K builds identity.
$10K builds legacy.
If your $1K offer is not converting, refine your $100.
If your $10K offer feels unstable, strengthen your $1K.
Never skip trust layers.
THE SIMPLE ECONOMIC FORMULA
10 people × $100 = $1,000
5 people × $1,000 = $5,000
2 people × $10,000 = $20,000
You do not need scale.
You need clarity.
FILL-IN SECTION FOR YOUR MEMBERS
My $100 problem solves:
The specific pain is:
The result I promise:
My $1K container deepens this by:
My $10K offer expands into:
THE CORE REMINDER
Money responds to trust.
Trust responds to delivery.
Delivery responds to coherence.
Solve the smaller problem first.
Roots before revenue.