How to Use Digital Passive Income to Retire Early | Cody Berman

Cody Berman’s Book: Retire by 30 – https://amzn.to/4f6Btqb (affiliate) What if financial independence didn’t require decades of waiting? In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Cody Berman to discuss how digital passive income helped him achieve financial independence at 25. We explore practical ways solopreneurs can build income streams beyond trading time for money — from Etsy digital products and online communities to templates, courses, and scalable online businesses. Cody shares how he went from juggling 20+ side hustles to building multiple seven-figure businesses while maintaining freedom and flexibility along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to create digital passive income, escape overworking, or build a one-person business that supports your life, this conversation is packed with practical ideas. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro to Digital Passive Income 02:23 – Cody’s First Online Income Streams 04:43 – The “Money While You Sleep” Moment 07:03 – Side Hustles That Worked (and Didn’t) 09:28 – Why Focus Beats Doing Everything 11:50 – Can Digital Products Still Work Today? 13:00 – Building Multiple Seven-Figure Businesses 14:11 – Hiring Contractors vs Employees 16:34 – Growing Without Losing Freedom 18:58 – Expanding Into New Digital Businesses 20:40 – Emergency Funds & Financial Security 21:21 – How Cody Achieved Financial Independence 23:46 – Why Digital Products Scale Faster 25:05 – Turning Active Income Into Passive Income 27:10 – Best First Step to Start Today 28:25 – Cody’s New Book: Retire by 30 30:46 – Final Thoughts 📚 Resources Mentioned: • Cody Berman’s Book: Retire by 30 – https://amzn.to/4f6Btqb • Gold City Ventures – https://goldcityventures.com • Etsy Digital Products Workshop – https://goldcityventures.com/free-workshop 🎙️ About Cody Berman: Cody Berman is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, personal finance educator, and author of Retire by 30. After reaching financial ind