How to start Affiliate Marketing risk free?
Maybe it's a question you've been asking yourself! I certainly did after many failed attempts, getting overwhelmed with all hype on the internet.
Now, we all know there is no such thing as a risk free venture. Affiliate Marketing is low risk, with MOST of the risk lying at two points:
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- Before starting (How and where to start-see conclusion)
- After starting (How to keep going-see conclusion)
The Pain Of Starting!
In my desire for a free and flexible lifestyle, I found starting the hard way: rushed decisions and foolish mistakes, led to limiting self belief and self doubt. Painful, starting something new - isn't it?
You'd think, as a business owner for most of my life, I'd know better. But having run into desperate times, I ended up taking desperate measures! Putting blind faith (time & money) into stuff that didn't work cost me dearly!
What I needed was a credible step by step guide pointing me to a trusted proven framework - where there's No hype, No BS and No Sales pitch!
My journey taught me you CAN reduce risk, IF you're shown which pits and potholes to avoid.
I wish someone had shown me the right way back then, to help me save time and avoid the costly mistakes I had made.
So! Here's A Way To Start, Risk Free!
This is why I've written this article - It's my take on what worked BEST for me, sharing some honest insights to reduce YOUR risk when deciding the best way to go! It's why you're here - right?
You see, we all deserve a break in life! So, see this article as a chance for you to meet your future self, come back in time to share information to help you navigate the road ahead - if that's what you want!
This 9 step guide will reduce risk, save you time, clear up doubts and overwhelm out of your way.
And the best part? You don’t need previous skills to start — just the willingness to put time in for some hard work up front.
Now! Let's talk money! I threw loads away when I had very little of it. The truth is, this is an inside view of what you'll get for your money tagged with a satisfaction guarantee (checkout the FAQ's).
What's the risk then? For me, it was holding back when I had the time and control to fix my problem. If something isn't working for you in your life, why wait till 'CHANGE' forces you to change? It's what I did and paid a heavy price!
Whether you're in the game for a total life change, like me or compliment your existing one, being risk aware and knowing what's up ahead when starting something new IS everything!
If this sounds like it's right up your street and can’t wait to uncover more, then hit the button below to discover how you can start Affiliate Marketing now with more certainty and less risk!
Why I Picked Affiliate Marketing
Hi, I'm Az, and these are my boys. I got into Affiliate Marketing to win back time to reconnect with the kids, in my case. However, this image masks the risks and challenges of starting Affiliate Marketing successfully.
Some time ago, a cyber-attack destroyed my demanding multi-million dollar food business.
The money was good, but the time consuming work prevented me from spending quality time with the boys as they were growing up - it's one of my biggest regrets. As a father, you do what it takes to provide, but along the way, I lost sight of what truly mattered – my family.
On numerous occasions, I tried to find risk free ways to break away. But fear of the unknown, doubt and overwhelm of information always held me back. It's ironic, how, for years my inaction prevented the change I wanted in my life. But when CHANGE did come knocking on my door unexpectedly, I was totally unprepared and forced to change - not on my terms!
Sadly I lost touch with the kids when my 26-year marriage ended. I found myself alone in a one-bedroom apartment, working mostly remote and without the family and home I'd worked so hard to support and build. I didn't realise it at the time, the cyber-attack was both my downfall and opportunity.
Most of Covid was spent attempting to start something online. In desperation, I made some blind rash decisions leading to foolish mistakes and bad outcomes. Financial pressure forced me into a 9-to-5 job as a Sales Ops Manager where my workload was no lighter. My dream to reconnect with the boys felt further away than ever.
It took a complete burn out and declining health to stop me in my tracks, to learn my lesson.
At my lowest, I feared ending up ill, alone and ashamed in a dark dingy basement somewhere with no way out!
A Bump With Fate!
That’s when I stumbled across a YouTube ad about Affiliate Marketing. It offered four value packed introductory videos about a proven system to earn online!
The video workshops introduced me to a world-class training framework that revealed the secret to time freedom - Automated Marketing Systems! Where leads, sales, emails, and more, all work on autopilot.
The training provided a step by step personalised 'Mission Map' I hadn’t seen before. It showed me how to build my online income in a smarter and faster way, all from scratch. I could even fit the online training into my timetable, building my business in small, manageable chunks. It really did tick all the boxes in my bucket list. The best part? No hype, No BS and No Sales Pitch! From this point on everything changed!
At 59, I gained a new, life-changing skill. By learning how to build revenue streams (or Digital Assets) on autopilot, gave me the time to reconnect with my boys. Today I enjoy other things missed over the years, like cooking, kayaking, and my love for cars without facing the daily dread of my food business or a 9-5 job!
Incidentally, if my business hadn’t collapsed, I’d still be stuck in that same old miserable risk averse cycle - kicking myself for the missed opportunities to start something new online!
So, how can YOU start Affiliate Marketing with certainty? Simple! Explore the 9-steps to become risk aware of your journey ahead! Do you really want to look back in regret a year from now, wishing you had taken action today?
If not, put some time aside now and let's jump right in.
What Is Affiliate Marketing And Why Is It So Popular?
Affiliate Marketing is a business model where you promote products or services and earn a commission for each sale made by sharing your unique link. Sounds simple, right? That’s because it is! That's why I love it!
But here’s the flipside - It can be quite tricky too! There’s a lot more to it than just unique sharing links. You’ve got to know your audience, choose the right products or service, and build trust. It takes time and effort to get it right, but once you do, the rewards are worth it.
It sounded real easy, but I learned it takes time, skill and strategy!
Then why is it so popular? Three reasons:
- Low startup costs!
- Ability to work from anywhere...
- Unlimited earning potential.
Unlike traditional work, Affiliate Marketing allows you to set your own schedule while leveraging online tools to grow your business. Plus, you don’t need to create or stock products.
Have a look at these mind bending numbers - In 2022, the Affiliate Marketing industry was worth about $13 billion, and by the start of 2024, it reached $15.7 billion.
That means more and more people are turning to Affiliate Marketing as a way to make money online. It’s an exciting time to get started because the opportunity is huge, and the industry is only getting bigger!
With it booming, you would be right to be concerned about how to standout in the competition! Mission Map is what helps me solve that problem- through learning effective messaging and how to tell my unique story, helps to set me apart from everyone else!
How Affiliate Marketing Works
It’s easy! There are three parties involved in the transaction!
- The Merchant: A business or individual offering a product or service. They provide affiliates with tracking links and pay commissions for referring sales.
- The Affiliate: That’s you! As an affiliate, you promote the merchant’s products or service through an Ad, blog or article and drive traffic to their website or landing page.
- The Customer: The buyer who makes the purchase through your unique affiliate link.
Join any Affiliate program, you'll receive a unique tracking link to share. Whenever someone clicks your link and buys the product, you earn a commission. This model is simple yet powerful, making it a great starting point for those looking to earn online.
Skills Needed To Do Affiliate Marketing
One of the blinds spots I came across was knowing EXACTLY what skills are needed to do Affiliate Marketing before jumping in.
I believe it's all about managing your expectations. Listed are the MAIN skills I and many others have used to build digital assets. The same skills you will learn and need to build your online income:
- Choose the Right Affiliate Program
- Pick a Profitable Niche
- Identify Your Target Audience
- Create Quality Content / Compelling Message
- Decide a Business Format (eg: Affiliate Marketing or E-Commerce)
- Build a Automated Marketing System (Incl. website, emails and sales funnel)
- Promote Offers And Drive Traffic To Your Platform
- Optimise Conversions
- Analyse and Improve Results
As you cast your eye down this list you may feel overwhelmed with so much to learn.
Mission Map helped me to put one foot in front of the other - Holding my hand and focusing on each task and each action. More on Mission Map in the conclusion below...
Common Mistakes To Avoid As An Affiliate Marketer
Here are the most common pitfalls affiliates face and how to avoid them:
- Promoting Too Many Products or Services: Stick to a few relevant, high-quality products or services to avoid overwhelming your audience.
I’ve kept to one high quality offer, which I trust to deliver to my customers. It covers a variety of packages ranging across low, medium and high ticket commissions.
- Ignoring Your Audience: Understand their needs and recommend solutions they’ll value to improve their life.
Mission Map helped me to understand my audience. It's the key that makes me stand out in a competitive market and gets faster results.
- Skipping Research: Ensure the products and services you promote are reputable. Trust matters!
For me, this is a biggie and it should be for you too! Why? Because I wanted to know exactly where and in what I was investing my time and money! Once I could trust it, then I could talk about it with confidence and authority.
- Giving Up Too Soon: Success takes time. Stay consistent, and results will follow.
95% of Affiliate newbies fail! There’s 2 basic reasons:
1. They lack the patience and commitment.
2. They want quick results without putting the time and effort!
Learning anything new, you have to be ready for the long haul! But with the Mission Map framework by my side I never lost sight of my direction and destination.
Is Affiliate Marketing Right For You?
It’s a given like a lot of things in life, not everyone will thrive as an affiliate marketer, and that’s okay! You may have already decided this is for you and that’s great! But, if you’re still unsure about starting Affiliate Marketing, then ask yourself:
- Are you willing to learn and stay consistent?
YES! A good work ethic and an open mindset is what I brought. That's all you really need!
- Can you create content and engage with an audience?
YES! I learned that skill with Mission Map's easy to follow steps!
- Do you value flexibility and long-term growth?
Definitely YES! Affiliate Marketing has allowed me to build a online business around the things that matter most to me - my kids and who I wanted to become
If all three are a YES for you, Affiliate Marketing could be your ideal side hustle—or even a full-time gig. It was perfect for me to escape my time consuming business, and build a business around my beliefs, passions and interests.
Conclusion: The Real Risk Talk!
In conclusion, what I can tell you, Affiliate Marketing can be your ticket to live life on your terms. But I realised with the right guidance, the REAL RISK was not in education, the tech or the implementation. The REAL RISK was ME! - my commitment to jump and my courage to stay the course...
Sure, the road comes with its challenges — like finding the right program or the numerous times I wanted to give up when dealing with roadblocks. At times, I even wondered if had made the right decision when results were slow to come.
By following the 9-step guide — you’ll set yourself the best start possible, supported by Mission Map to guide you through to long-term success.
The reality is, this is not a get-rich-quick scheme and, yes it may take time. But with patience and persistence, it can be life-changing.
If you’re willing to learn new skills, the rewards are worth it. Look at it more like a marathon than a sprint. Wisely starting and patiently staying on course as you build your online Affiliate business that you love.
After Starting: Mission Map Framework Is Your GPS!
What is it?
Mission Map framework comes into its own after starting. It's your GPS. It meets you where you are on your online journey and delivers you to your destination in a smarter faster way. For me, Mission Map met me at the start of my online journey. It was the game-changer I needed!
This amazing framework helped me build income streams from scratch quickly. Once set up, these digital assets run on autopilot, generating leads and sales online, 24/7, 365 days a year - I don't need to chase anyone or waste hours on social media. It even works when I'm not!
It’s a cutting-edge system that's enabled me to build my online business in less time in order to have MORE time for the things that matter most, like my boys!
Here are some benefits that will give you peace of mind, as it did to me:
- Personalised Guidance: Tailored the path to online business success based on my specific skills and passions, ensuring a more natural and motivating journey.
- Flexibility: Accommodated my busy schedule, allowing me to progress at my own pace, making it suitable as a main gig or side hustle.
- Scalability: Assisted in refining my offers and scaled income streams as I grew my business, adapting to my evolving needs.
Where & How To Start (All That's Needed Is Here!)
The good news is:
- You don’t need any special skills or business ideas for a successful start. The Mission Map framework helps you to align your values, passions and interests BEFORE deciding which online business model to build.
- What's even better? You'll have support and mentorship along the way, so you won’t have to figure things out alone - even all the tech stuff! The strategies I learned removed the confusion. No more doubts or fears because now I had the right guidance.
- The step-by-step battle tested framework is broken down into easy-to-follow lessons. It's designed to make sure you never feel overwhelmed. With each lesson, it brings you closer to your goals.
Remember, if not having enough time to start is a worry, you can learn at your own pace, building your online business in small, manageable chunks with the Mission Map framework.
But before you jump into any paid program, I recommend going through the four intro training videos. Whilst they alone won't be enough to build a profitable online business, they were the first stepping stone that changed everything for me.
They can do the same for you too.
So, is STARTING Affiliate Marketing risk free important toYOU ?
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