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How to Make Money Online as a Dietitian

How to Make Money Online as a Dietitian

How to Make Money Online as a Dietitian

Many of us dietitians already have a virtual business model that allows us to provide content or services online or by phone to our clients, customers, or patients. But if you have a job or a business that is traditional and in-person, here are some insights on how to incorporate or convert your business to engage the customer virtually and to begin (or enhance) making money online as a dietitian. - Stacey and Sarah

How to Start Right Now Making Money Online as a Dietitian

Do you need to pivot right away to start earning additional income? Here are few ideas that might be feasible for you as a full-time career or as a side-hustle as a dietitian or a dietitian-to-be.

1. Writing to make money online as a Dietitian

For those needing a side-hustle with a flexible schedule, writing can augment your income and/or promote your private practice and other offerings. If you love writing, make it become a lucrative venture. Here are a few venues for your writing:

    • Blogging
    • Guest blogging
    • Articles for magazines and online publications
    • Newsletters
    • Ghost writing
    • Book
    • eBook
    • Creating content for educational materials

    Dietitians who can help guide you to a successful nutrition writing career or writing side hustle


    2. Virtual Nutrition Counseling - Your clients still need you! Provide your services online or by phone. If you have been thinking about moving your private practice online now is the time. If you are providing virtual services make sure you market yourself to your audience as a virtual practitioner. It may sounds obvious but you need to let them know that.

    3. Virtual Talks and Presentations - Many businesses could use a dietitian's expertise as a value-added option for their customers. Many are already offering virtual classes free of charge to their customers in a daily or weekly email campaign. Pitch your nutrition topic to them. Suggest a flat dollar rate for your service or a trade. They may not always be able to pay outright but they might offer you coupons, vouchers, or other in-kind offerings. If anything, getting included in their email campaign can just give you unique marketing exposure outside of your usual list to build your entrepreneurship, private practice, or resume. For example, if you were to offer a virtual nutrition talk to your local acupuncturist, they might be able to offer a trade or offer access to their email list.

      When you offer topics, pitch different time lengths as well such as 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 50 minutes, etc.

      • Platforms to provide virtual classes
        • Zoom
        • Facebook Live
        • Instagram Live (then save as a highlighted story)
        • WebEx
        • Teachable


      4. Digital Products. Offer an eBook or the electronically downloadable nutrition or business products to your customers. You can host on your own site, advertise through your social media, or offer via RD2RD.

      Other Ways to Make Money Online as a Dietitian

      1. Develop Online Courses. An online course is a valuable way to create on-going revenue and help your clients benefit from your expertise. You can host live or on-demand courses on topics for consumers or other dietitians.

      2. Virtual Spokesperson. Companies look for dietitians to promote and represent their products. Research the companies you believe in and trust. Reach out to their PR department in order to find out how you can get involved. Send an email introduction and offer your services to create content for their blog, company website, social media, and other marketing/educational materials. Also offer your services as an influencer to share their work on your social media and marketing platforms.

      3. Social Media Manager. Most companies use social media to promote their products and services. Share your nutrition knowledge and expertise through their social media outlets.


      4. Public Relations Consultant. Be an advisor by developing and presenting food communications through various media outlets. Many companies now have dietitians on staff who assist with their PR and these positions can be remote and virtual.

      Other Online Resources for Dietitians


      * Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may get a commission if you purchase. But this does not cost you more, in fact, some offer you an additional discount.

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