There is no quick solution to earning money. Anybody who comes here with that intention won't last long as the mindset is wrong and that is a hard thing to change. Luckily your friend has somebody to follow this time in you and do it properly.
Don't post to earn money. Post to enjoy it and become a part of the community. A great way to get seen is to join a smaller community and it will increase the engagement if not the rewards. Over time you will build a following and do a lot better. If they power up the #hive the account will grow even faster. These are early days and it is a few years down the line when it will really pay off.
I guarantee if your third friend sees you both doing well, he won't be far behind to join and maybe even a couple more.
Yea, thanks a lot for the advice given. Truly, coming in with the intention of making money is the very first path to a depressed and quitting path on Hive. The fun is there and the engagement is wow!
And yes, I bet the other will come around soon enough. It only a matter of time.
Once again, thanks for the comments. It is really appreciated.