Why I Added Affiliate Marketing to My Business After 25+ Years
For almost three decades, I poured my energy into building an e-commerce business from scratch. It gave my family flexibility, paid our bills, and allowed my husband and I to be present for our three children as they grew up. But if I’m being honest, the last few years have left me feeling stretched thin.
Between rising competition, personal challenges, and the emotional toll of running a hands-on business, I started to crave something different. I still loved being an entrepreneur—I just didn’t want to be chained to my desk, packing orders and answering emails into the night.
I kept seeing people talk about affiliate marketing, but I dismissed it at first. I didn’t want to be another person shouting about products online. That wasn’t me. But one day, I watched a woman who reminded me of myself when I was a little younger, smart, honest, not flashy—and she was building streams of income by recommending things she genuinely used and liked including the course I eventually took.
I gave her recommendation a chance and took a $5, five-day course that explained the basics of digital and affiliate marketing. It wasn’t hype. It wasn’t pushy. It was clear, practical, and smart. Suddenly, I could see how my years of business experience and love for helping others could transfer into something completely new.
Now, I spend part of my week creating content, sharing helpful tools, and building something that doesn’t depend on inventory or shipping labels. I still run my main business, but I’m building this new stream because I know where I want to be in five years—and this is the path that can get me there.
If you’re curious about affiliate marketing or just want to understand how people are actually making money online (without being salesy), I put together a free beginner’s guide. It walks you through the basics and shows you how I got started.
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No pressure. Just real information for anyone wondering if there’s a better way to build income without burning out.
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