Stack a few, do not collect all of them
Ads, subs, bits, gifts, and memberships pay some creators after a platform says yes. Sponsorships, affiliates, and digital products can start earlier if you have trust and a clear offer. A store, a course, or a paid community is a real product. It is also a support job. Pick one extra besides the platform and get it boringly reliable.
Track what actually deposits. A points system and a "brand deal" that never invoices are not income.