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And here is the big daddy who made money just by giving motivational speech.

Gurus: How much do they make, and how do they make it?

I am talking about all the types: self-help / business / spiritual gurus / guides / mentors.

We all know Tai Lopez is a sham (He rents everything he shows in his videos).

But, looking at the massive ad campaigns they run, there must be a lot of profit to be had here.

A common theme seems to be authority. They have a story going to give them credentials (Tai Lopez mansion).

But, how do they monetize? How do they be successful at this?

Expensive courses? Overpriced books?