{"id":4480,"date":"2019-11-25T09:24:37","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T09:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2019-11-25T09:24:37","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T09:24:37","slug":"will-affiliate-marketing-give-me-financial-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnthornhill.com\/blog\/will-affiliate-marketing-give-me-financial-freedom\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Affiliate Marketing Give Me Financial Freedom?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people dream of financial freedom.<\/strong> The joy of not having to go to work or answering to a boss makes us happy just thinking about it. No more boring, long commutes or annoying colleagues. Bliss\u2026 \"\"<\/p>\n

The Internet has now given many people the chance to actually live such a lifestyle.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the \u2018Internet Dream\u2019.<\/p>\n

The cozy laptop lifestyle whereby you can travel where you want, when you want, and make plenty of money while doing so.<\/p>\n

Can it really be done?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course it can. If others have done it, so can you.<\/p>\n

And if there is one sure way that can set you on the road to financial freedom, I believe \u2018affiliate marketing\u2019 is it.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

– It\u2019s easy to get started.
\n– You don\u2019t have to create your own products.
\n– You don\u2019t have to buy stock or store it anywhere.
\n– You don\u2019t need to know how to use a shopping cart.
\n– You don\u2019t have to handle customer support.<\/p>\n

As an affiliate, you don\u2019t have to create the products you\u2019re promoting, you just promote products that already exist. It\u2019s easier than creating and selling your own products. All you have to do is focus on sending traffic to your affiliate link.<\/p>\n

This is a really good way to start your online marketing journey, and many people have had great success with affiliate marketing, going on to make a nice full-time income from it.<\/p>\n

But there are some drawbacks to it:
\n<\/strong>
\n– You only get a percentage of the sale of the product.
\n– You don\u2019t get to build your own list of subscribers.
\n– You have to drive all the traffic yourself to your affiliate link.
\n– You are competing with thousands of other experienced affiliates.<\/p>\n

The hardest part is getting quality traffic, and traffic that converts. This is probably the biggest reason why so many inexperienced would-be affiliates struggle, and very soon give up on their dreams.<\/p>\n

So how do you rise above this struggle?<\/strong><\/p>\n

How do you take your business from a few dollars a month to a few thousand a week?<\/p>\n

Without a doubt, the only way is to create your own products.
\n<\/strong>
\nThe most successful online marketers all sell their own products. That\u2019s just a fact.<\/p>\n

Creating your own products may sound a bit daunting at first, but don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s easier than you think, especially when you have the right information and guidance.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at why product creation is the best way forward\u2026
\n<\/strong>
\n1: You can brand yourself as an expert:<\/strong>
\nYou are now a product creator. You have the chance to brand yourself and your products. If your products are good, you will build a loyal following of customers. As a product creator you will get more respect and recognition.<\/p>\n

2: You make 100% on the sale of your product:<\/strong>
\nAs a product creator and owner, you will receive all payments. Nobody can short-change you.<\/p>\n

3: You\u2019re building your own list of subscribers\/buyers:<\/strong>
\nIn most cases, this is a buyers list which is infinitely more valuable than a general list of freebie seekers. You can sell other affiliate products to your list and make even more money.<\/p>\n

4: You don\u2019t have to drive all the traffic yourself:<\/strong>
\nYou can have an army of other affiliates selling your products for you. All affiliates help to build the product owners\u2019 lists. Of course, other affiliates can build a list by directing their traffic to a squeeze page first.<\/p>\n

However, the visitors will then go on to join the product creator\u2019s list if they buy the product. So, as the product creator, you are building a valuable buyer list from the efforts of all the other affiliates.<\/p>\n

5: Residual income:
\n<\/strong>Buyers who have purchased from you will be much more likely to buy from you again. As a product creator, you can always create new products that will appeal to your buyers and you will be able to generate sales over and over.<\/p>\n

So it\u2019s easy to see why you must master the art of product creation if you really want to make a killing at affiliate marketing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I first realized this my thought was, \u201cYeah, well that\u2019s great, but what do I know about product creation. How the hell do I even begin to create a product of my own. Where do I start?\u201d<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s where the right information and guidance comes in\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to be successful in anything in life, all you do is follow in the footsteps of someone who has already done it, right?<\/p>\n

Get a Mentor \u2013 simple as that!
\n<\/strong>
\nAnd as far as product creation is concerned, I have to say there\u2019s no-one better to learn from than John Thornhill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

John launched his first product back in 2004, and since then he has launched hundreds of his own products which have generated millions in sales.<\/p>\n

With 15 years of product creation experience and millions of dollars made in the process, I think he\u2019s well qualified to show you how it\u2019s all done.<\/p>\n

Everything John has learned on his journey to success is covered in a brand new Webinar he\u2019s running.<\/a><\/p>\n

On this webinar, you\u2019ll learn everything you need to know about how to create and launch your very own successful products online and take your affiliate marketing skills to the next level and beyond.<\/p>\n

He wants you to succeed in creating and selling your own digital products, just as he does, and he will show you exactly how to do it.<\/p>\n

So\u2026 if you think you can\u2019t do it and you feel you\u2019re losing the struggle with your affiliate marketing dreams, you simply have to get on this Webinar.<\/p>\n

Get All the Details Here.<\/a><\/p>\n

This is a guest post from Ian Anderson, if you would like to be considered for a guest post please contact me.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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