2 YEARS Of Wealthy Affiliate GROWTH And Success!
That Fateful Sunday
I enjoy telling the story about how I discovered Wealthy Affiliate (WA). It was all because of my Mentor, Nathaniell.
When I made the decision that I was not returning to corporate life in 2018, I started to research how to get an online business started. The number of choices that came at me was overwhelming but I was cautious.
You all know how much scamming goes on in this black hole. That is until you find a beacon to guide your way.
On Sunday 6 October 2019, while looking for coffee on the internet, I came across Nathaniell's website and, well, as they say, the rest is history!
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My First Month At WA
I started here for free. I was not going to spend any money until I was certain that this was legit and could help me on my journey. Back then, I was fierce and overwhelmingly determined.
I wanted proof!
I got that - and more - within my first month and during that time I made the decision to become a Premium Member and start to create my online world.
My 1st month's achievements were like caffeine in my veins. I was addicted to what was evolving. Our WA community though was turning out to be something unique and I was paying close attention.
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6 Months And I Was Rolling!
At 6 months, I had really gotten a good handle on what all this was about and what I needed to do. Some ideas were emerging as I realised that it was not a fast-earner business. Not that I expected it to be but there were some other strategies that I wanted to explore.
Although I had 2 websites up and building and I had started to play around with Social Media, the WA training led me to discussions and sharing with some of my clients offline.
This is where I realised that there was potential to extract pieces of what I was learning and turn them into money-earning services. This was a game-changer for me.
Soon my offline professional services company was offering online back-end services and I was reaching out to prospects around the world.
It was an exciting time!
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My 1st Year Investment Paid Off
I worked!
During my 1st year in WA, I worked damn (are we allowed to say that?) hard!
You must understand that this is a REAL business. If you do want to learn and succeed, you have to do the time and make the sacrifices.
In my 1st year, the pandemic shut down the world, I lost my Mum and could not travel to the US to be with her. I lost my Aunt in the UK and could not get to her side or be with my family there.
My daughter was into the last year of primary school and I had to be her Teacher while holding my business together AND learning AND building this new online brand and clientele.
It was just Zafirah and me in lockdown. And lockdown I did!
Our WA community was my rock and kept me going.
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The Best 2 Years - Ever!
This week, I am celebrating 2 years at WA!
I wish that we received certificates that we could frame because I would place this on my achievement wall. Perhaps I will just frame this. It represents so much for me and I am very proud of it.
What makes me even prouder is the constant support that I receive here in our community. I truly hope that you all appreciate how priceless what we have here is. It is hard to find anything like it anywhere else on the internet.
For 422 days of my 730 days in WA, (58% of my time), I have been an Ambassador. This is by far what I consider to be my greatest accomplishment here.
It has brought me much recognition and respect and I do as much as I can to pay it forward and help others, especially our new members.
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Thank You!!
Thank you!
Gracias!
Merci beaucoup!
Danke schon!
Namaste!
Cassi
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You are a shining light Cassi. Huge congratulations on this 2 year mark.
You have achieved so much and helped so many.
How exciting to think of the years ahead and of where you will be.
Time to dwell for just a moment on your journey and achievements.
Hugs beautiful lady.
So proud of you.
Lily 🥰🎵
Lily, it has been a rollercoaster ride for sure.
There were times when I wondered if I had bitten off more than I could chew.
I love my sleep so having to give so much of it was not enjoyable at first.
But, it all paid off and I am happy to be at this juncture and in our community.
Thank you for all of your support and I wish you continued success as well.
Cassi
From the very first moment you and I engaged I knew you were special, was impressed with your determination, your passion and, .....well....just you. You are a real role model and mentor to many of us out here.
You have achieved so much in these two years and I know come the time you write your “5 year achievement” blog , (some of the audience may have changed) but you lovely lady will still be there as a beacon of what's possible.
I am proud to be part of your network
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Cordelia, my friend, when I get to the UK, we must have a pint together.
Yep!
You have been one of my pillars of support from the get-go.
Always rooting for me and pushing me forward with encouragement and appreciation.
Thank you so very, very much.
Cassi
I can’t wait for you to come to the UK, I love hearing you tell the Sunday Coffee story.
Actually when (and I say when…..) you come to the UK I’m a short (well 2 hours) drive from Partha, we could all meet together, it would be just the best day and best pint ever… 🥰
That would be absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!
Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.
I would love to meet you, Prince Partha, Queen Diane, Catherine and others in the UK who have been so very supportive of me in WA.
You have all become good friends.
With the Prince, it will have to be a day!
One pint will not suffice.
As we say in Jamaica: "Soon come!"
Cassi
Oh yes please…..what a wonderful idea.
Actually I floated an idea to the prince last week, attending the The Affiiate Ex Po gathering May 22nd in York (which is up north) it has some stand out guest speakers with Ricky Kessler (Income School) as Headline. I’ve already signed up (can’t wait)
What would take it up a level is……if The Prince could also be persuaded to speak how cool would that be xxxx
Happy Anniversary and congrats on your accomplishments. Also I am very happy you had the real online option when the world pretty much shut down.
I am also very glad I found Wealthy Affiliate, I've joined other businesses but this is now the one I've been doing for the longest. It is a wonderful platform.
Bryce, WA is one of the very best platforms and communities online.
I am happy that you are finding success here.
Cassi
Hey Cassi, congratulations on your 2 years here and for the 422 days of being an Ambassador... woo-hoo!!!🎆🎈🎇✨
Also, I too waited a little while and checked everything out before going premium, but it is definitely worth it if nothing else just for the quality of the people that I have met on here (of course there is excellent training, tech support, and hosting as well).
Finally, I just really wanted to give you my sincere condolences for the loss of your Mum and Aunt, it breaks my heart that you were not able to go and be with them and your family!!!
You Friend :)
Zach
Zach, it was a very tough time for us and still is.
Physical closure is so very important.
I am hoping that I may be able to get to Florida before the end of the year.
Thank you very much for your support and kind sentiments.
WA continues to be a rock of support for me and I am forever grateful.
Have a good day.
Cassi
You're welcome and I pray that everything works out for you so that you can make it to Florida this year.
Thank you for those prayers, Zach.
It means a lot.
I have a lot of my Mum's stuff still to sort out.
Cassi
You're very welcome!
I just heard that we (the U.S.) are going to reopen the northern and southern borders to vaccinated non-U.S. citizen land traffic no matter the reason, pretty soon.
However, I'm not sure about air or sea out-of-the-country traffic with non-U.S. citizens. (I don't know if you have citizenship or not)
Hopefully, air and sea are included and they do it this year so that you don't have to wait much longer.
Zach
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I did not make a mistake when I said I needed to stalk you, because you have shown me the inspiration and the grit needed to build an online business. You have been at it from the beginning and have not stopped until your hard work paid off. I'm very happy for you Cassi, and continued success to you.
"Ain't no stopping us now . . . We're on the move!"
That song came to mind, Eugene, as I read your comments. :-)
For sure, I am not stopping.
On to the next phase as a very proud Junior at WA University.
Thank you for all of your support, encouragement and inspiration.
Cassi