Why You Should Not Do Affiliate Marketing. (Unless You’re Ready to Treat It Like a Real Business) a hard lesson to learn
By Coach Hanley | Bizbitspro – Where Affiliate Marketing Means Business
😩 “I Thought This Would Be Easier…”
The ad promised quick cash.
“Earn $500 a day with no experience!”
Jane, a 62-year-old retiree, thought: Why not me?
She signed up. Bought the training. Started posting links. And waited.
A month passed.
No sales.
And No traffic.
Meaning no sign of that $500-a-day dream.
Instead of freedom, all she got was frustration.
If you’ve been tempted by those promises, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: Affiliate marketing is NOT for everyone. In fact, most people should avoid it entirely — unless they’re willing to commit to real effort.
Let’s break down why, using Jane’s story as a warning — and maybe a wake-up call.
⚠️ 1. It’s Not a Push-Button Business
Jane assumed she could just copy a link and post it around. She didn’t realize:
- You need to create valuable content
- You need to understand your audience
- You need to build trust — and that takes time
Affiliate marketing is a business, not a lottery ticket.
If you expect quick wins and give up when they don’t happen, this game will chew you up and spit you out.
🔁 2. It Requires Consistent, Ongoing Effort
Jane had bursts of motivation — until she didn’t. She skipped emails. Stopped posting. Took a “short break” that turned into months.
But affiliate marketing isn’t a weekend hustle. It’s about daily, consistent actions — even small ones.
- One blog post
- One YouTube short
- One email to your list
Every day counts.
Without consistency, your content fades. Your audience forgets you. Your income dies before it even starts.
📚 3. The Learning Never Stops
Jane thought she’d just “learn once” and ride off into the sunset.
But platforms change. Tools evolve. Algorithms update. New strategies appear.
Even now, the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT is transforming how we write, research, and promote.
Affiliate marketers must stay curious — and adaptable.
If you hate learning new things, this business will burn you out.
🕰️ 4. The Income Starts Off Painfully Slow
Here’s what nobody tells you upfront:
You might do weeks — even months — of work before seeing your first dollar.
Jane didn’t earn a cent in month one. In month two? A $7 commission. That’s it.
Affiliate marketing is slow to start. But like a snowball, it builds — if you keep rolling.
If you need fast cash or can’t commit for the long haul, this isn’t for you.
💸 5. Shiny Object Syndrome Will Kill You
Each time Jane got stuck, a shiny new offer popped up:
“This system’s easier!”
“Copy my exact blueprint!”
“This AI tool does all the work!”
She bounced from tool to tool, never giving any one method time to work.
Affiliate marketing success requires laser focus:
- One niche
- One product
- One strategy
- Until it works
Jumping around guarantees failure. Sticking with one thing builds income.
🤔 So… Should You Quit?
If you:
- Want overnight success
- Hate learning new things
- Refuse to show up consistently
- Expect magic money from minimal work
Then yes, affiliate marketing will be an expensive, time-wasting frustration.
But…
If you:
- Are open to learning and adapting
- Can commit 1 hour a day
- Understand this is a long-term game
- Want to build income that comes in even when you’re not working
Then, affiliate marketing could be the best thing you’ve ever done.
✅ The Turning Point: Jane’s 90-Day Challenge
Just before she quit, Jane made one last promise to herself:
“I’ll focus on ONE product and take ONE action every day — for 90 days.”
She did it.
She picked a niche.
Posted daily.
Sent weekly emails.
Used free traffic sources and one recurring affiliate product.
Month 3: $97/month
Month 6: $300/month
Month 12: $1,000/month (mostly recurring)
All from one hour a day. No ad spend. No fancy tools.
🔥 Want a Shortcut? Learn from Someone Who’s Been There
If you’re serious about building affiliate income — without hype, scams, or a big budget — then don’t reinvent the wheel.
Michael Cheney’s AI Millionaire program shows exactly how to combine affiliate marketing with AI tools to speed up results and simplify your daily tasks.
It’s perfect for:
- Retirees and part-timers
- Beginners who don’t want to waste time
- Anyone ready to take consistent action
👉 Click here to check out the AI Millionaire training by Michael Cheney.
At Bizbitspro, we believe affiliate marketing does work — but only when you treat it like a business.
So ask yourself: are you building a real business… or chasing the next shiny thing?
You already know what Jane chose.
What about you?
By Peter Hanley and AI
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