trunk callHow to Make Money on TrunkCall: 9 Ways to Earn From Your Expertise
Nine concrete ways to earn money on TrunkCall — from per-minute calls to subscription channels to recorded courses.
If you know something well enough that other people ask you about it for free — that knowledge has a market price. TrunkCall is a way to find out what that price is, without the friction of starting a Substack, building a course site, or chasing freelance gigs.
You do not need a personal brand. You do not need to quit your job. The ways to earn below stack: most experts who do well combine three or four formats, not just one.
1. Per-minute audio or video calls
The most common starting point. You set a rate — say Rs 15 per minute — flip yourself online for an hour after work, and answer whatever lands. A CA in Mumbai earned Rs 90,000 in two months doing this 5 hours a week during ITR season.
2. Scheduled 1:1 sessions
A flat-fee booking for a fixed window — 30 minutes, 60 minutes — sold for a single price. Better than per-minute when the conversation has a clear shape: a portfolio review, a goal-setting session, an interview prep call.
3. Group sessions
A live group call you sell tickets to. 10 people at Rs 200 each is Rs 2,000 for an hour of work — the same hour a 1:1 might earn Rs 500.
4. Webinars
A larger one-to-many version of group sessions, optimised for 50–500 attendees. Lecture-style, often with Q&A at the end. Great for teaching a single sharp topic — *How to file ITR-2*, *How to read your blood report*, *How to negotiate a SaaS contract*.
5. Subscription channels
A monthly subscription that gives subscribers access to ongoing content, group chat, and periodic live calls. Good fit if you have a recurring topic — daily market views, weekly recipes, monthly legal updates. 200 subscribers at Rs 99/month is Rs 19,800 every month.
6. Private community groups
Smaller, higher-touch than channels. Often a one-time fee or annual membership for a curated community — *Founders building B2B SaaS*, *NRIs handling Indian taxes*. Members get access to each other and to you.
7. Recorded courses
Pre-recorded lessons sold as a one-time pack. Higher upfront effort, but it earns while you sleep. A course priced at Rs 999 with 100 buyers is Rs 99,900 — and the work was already done.
8. Live streams with tips
Free public livestreams where viewers can send paid tips or unlock priority questions. Good for performers, musicians, public-interest experts looking to build a following first.
9. Instant Connect
You toggle on availability and the platform broadcasts incoming requests to you. You only respond when the topic and rate work. Zero marketing required — the platform brings the demand.
What you keep
TrunkCall takes a 13% platform fee. If you join in the Founding Experts phase, the platform returns that 13% as a bonus for your first year — so you effectively keep 100%.
Frequently asked
Do I need certifications to be an expert?
No. TrunkCall is open to anyone with knowledge people will pay for. Certifications help in regulated fields like CA, law, and medicine, but they are not required to list a profile.
How quickly will I get my first booking?
Most experts get their first booking within the first week if their profile is filled out and they are active. Activity matters — the platform ranks online, responsive experts higher.
How do I price myself?
Start lower than you think — Rs 5–15 per minute for most categories — and raise your rate as your rating climbs. Look at experts in your category for a benchmark.
What about taxes on what I earn?
Earnings are professional income for tax purposes in India. You can find a CA on TrunkCall to set this up — many of them are on the platform precisely because they understand it.
Is there a minimum withdrawal?
Yes — Rs 100. Below that the wallet holds the balance. There is no maximum.
Start earning
Join the Founding Experts program — keep 100% of what you earn for the first year.
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