Why Most People Are Failing at Passive Income—And How Affiliate Marketing Changes That

👋 Hey, hustlers!

So you’re thinking about diving into affiliate marketing, huh? Maybe you’ve heard the buzz that it’s the ‘ultimate passive income’ stream.

But is it really that easy?

Spoiler: kinda. 😏😏😼😼

Let me break it down for you.

😁Fun Fact: Here’s a stat: 81% of marketers use affiliate marketing to boost their income. Not bad, right?

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Alright, let’s start simple. Affiliate marketing is when you recommend products using special links, and when someone buys through your link, you get a commission. It's like a modern-day commission-only sales job, but without the suit.

CASE STUDY: How I Quit My Job to Make $100k/Month with Affiliate Marketing

In March 2020, I left my 9-to-5 job to pursue affiliate marketing full-time. Here's how I built a $100k/month business using affiliate marketing, and how you can replicate it, even as a beginner:

1. Getting Started with Affiliate Marketing

• You don’t need a large following or email list to begin. I started with zero followers and built from there.

• Affiliate marketing is simply promoting others’ products for a commission. You don’t need to create products or handle customer support.

2. Why Affiliate Marketing?

• No need to create a product. You can start earning commissions by the end of the day.

• The beauty of affiliate marketing: you get recurring commissions and don’t have to deal with refunds or customer service.

3. The 10,000 ft Overview of Affiliate Marketing

• Step 1: Get traffic (this could be paid or organic).

• Step 2: Collect emails via an email capture page.

• Step 3: Use an automated email system to promote products.

• Step 4: Use an automated sales system to sell the products.

• Step 5: Promote products via affiliate links.

4. Where to Find Affiliate Products

• Start with large platforms like Amazon and Best Buy for physical products.

• For higher commissions, look into digital affiliate products like software or online courses (commissions can be as high as 50%-60%).

5. Automated Sales System

• An automated system handles the sales process for you. For example, a sales page or a webinar will do the selling automatically.

• Make sure you partner with affiliate programs that provide a well-structured sales system.

6. Scaling with Multiple Offers

• You can promote multiple products through one automated sales system.

• Using tools, you can add links to many offers in a single system, saving time and maximizing your earnings.
  

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get Started

1. Pick a Niche: Find something you love—fitness, tech, beauty…whatever excites you.

2. Find products to promote: Affiliate networks like ClickBank, Amazon, or ShareASale have tons of products you can promote.

3. Create content: 3. Start a blog, YouTube, or podcast. Your content will be the vehicle for your affiliate links.

4. Add affiliate links: Throw them in your content, and start promoting.

Pro Tip: Start small, focus on quality content, and grow from there. Don’t expect passive income overnight.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake #1: Thinking you can just throw a bunch of links in random places and watch the money roll in. Nah, you need a strategy.

Mistake #2: Forgetting to track your performance. Know what’s working, so you can scale it up.

If affiliate marketing were that easy, we’d all be living in Bali by now!

Advanced Strategies

If you’re ready to level up, here are some pro tips:

• Focus on recurring income by promoting subscription-based products (e.g., SaaS or membership sites).

• Set up automated sales funnels so you’re making sales even while you sleep.

Did You Know?

Affiliate marketing was actually invented in 1994 by Amazon? And now it’s making millions of people their side-income champs.

If that doesn’t get you hyped, I don’t know what will!

Ready to dive in?

Check out my free resource on getting started with affiliate marketing and see how it can work for you!

Shower Thought
Affiliate marketing isn’t a ‘get-rich-quick’ gig, but with the right effort and a bit of patience, it can bring in steady income over time.

Remember, it’s not about working harder—it’s about working smarter.

Keep hustling, keep testing, and you’ve got this!

Catch you later,
Your Passive Income Bro - Jit🚀

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