If I Were Starting Over Today, This Is Exactly What Iâd Do, No Question
If I were starting today and had to build an online business completely from scratch, I would choose affiliate marketing. But before we dive in, let me clear up a few common misconceptions about affiliate marketing that might be holding you back.
Many people wrongly assume that to succeed with affiliate marketing, you need an existing email list or a network of friends and family to promote to. This couldnât be further from the truth.
Let me state this upfront: Affiliate marketing has nothing to do with multi-level marketing or network marketing. Instead, itâs the purest, most straightforward way to build a personal customer base and an online business from scratchâregardless of your experience or background.
In fact, another huge myth is that you need advanced skills to get started as an affiliate marketer. Thatâs nonsense. The truth is, the less you know when you begin, the better. Why? Because all the skills you need can be learned along the way, and you donât have to "unlearn" bad habits if you start out correctly.
An Important Turning Point
At the end of 2023 (or perhaps early 2024), I came across someone who completely changed my perspective. I was in the middle of creating a program to teach beginners how to start affiliate marketing from scratchâwithout needing a big budget or technical skills.
Then I found Rob, and his system stopped me dead in my tracks.
As soon as I looked at what he had created, I thought, âWow, this is everything I was planning to createâand more.â Honestly, he produced something even better than I could have imagined.
In the image above, youâll see me holding Robâs free starter book. Iâve read it four times now, and itâs an absolute goldmine for anyone looking to get started with affiliate marketing.
Hereâs the best part: The book is free. You just pay a small shipping fee to cover costs. The author doesnât make any profit from this, which tells you a lot about the value heâs providing.
Even if you never go any further, this book alone will teach you everything you need to know to start building your affiliate marketing business.
Why Affiliate Marketing Is Perfect for Beginners
Affiliate marketing is truly one of the simplest and most scalable online business models. Hereâs why:
No Product Creation Needed
You can promote any products you love and earn commissions by directing people to their sales pagesâwithout ever creating anything yourself.
No Need for an Email List
You donât need an existing audience because youâll learn how to reach the right people online, step by step.
Low Startup Costs
You donât need to spend a fortune to get started. In fact, the strategies Rob lays out in his free book are designed for those starting with little or no budget.
Totally Under Your Control
You wonât rely on collapsing systems, scams, or unreliable third parties. Youâll be in charge of your own business and financial future.
With the right guidance, affiliate marketing allows you to build a sustainable, passive income stream that could last a lifetimeâor even be passed down to future generations. And this is real income generation that genuinely qualifies as passive. Hence, the title Evergreen Passive Income.
Why Robâs Book Stands Out
Robâs book is packed with practical advice thatâs easy to follow, even if youâve never done anything like this before. Itâs designed to help you avoid the common traps many beginners fall into, like chasing âeasy moneyâ or getting stuck in analysis paralysis.
In the book, youâll learn:
How to create long-term, passive income streams (no more short-term âblipsâ of cash).
How to avoid the âeasy money trapâ that leads to frustration and overwhelm.
What to do if youâve tried and failed with affiliate marketing before.
And much more.
The Bigger Picture
Affiliate marketing is just the beginning. Once youâve mastered the basics, you can use what youâve learned to create your own digital products, which have virtually no overhead costs.
For example, Robâs book itself is a digital product turned physical book. He charges a small fee to cover printing and shipping, but the knowledge inside is priceless.
With tools like A.I., you can even streamline the creation process. But remember, nothing beats creating something uniquely yours.
The Key to Success
Affiliate marketing isnât a âget rich quickâ scheme. It takes time, focus, and consistency. But with the right roadmap (like Robâs book), you can build something that generates six figures or more annually.
The only thing you need to bring to the table? Motivation and the desire to improve your situation.
If you do nothing else, I highly encourage you to grab Robâs free book. At the very least, it will give you some powerful ideas to move forward. Who knows? It might just change your life.
How to Get Started
Iâve made it as simple as possible for you:
Visit www.thepassivewarrior.com.
Watch the short introductory video Rob put together.
Order your free book and start taking action today.
Hereâs to your future freedom and an end to financial constraints!
John Duncan