20-Month marker - tipping 6-FIGURE Income and expecting EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
DISCLAIMER:
Please note that this is being shared for you to get a sense of what is possible in the online world. At my 20-month marker at Wealthy Affiliate (WA), there are still days when I wake up in sheer disbelief about what I have been able to accomplish.
It is NOT intended to demotivate you but rather to keep you focused on YOUR goals and objectives and to keep you moving forward and pushing through.
Success is imminent IF you make the necessary investment in yourself through education AND - most importantly - ACTION.
NOTHING will happen if you do not ACT EVERY DAY.
How Much Am I Earning?
Okay, so I will start with the earnings because this, as Partha reminds us, is the primary reason for being at WA.
A couple of months ago, I shared my 18-months summary.
Needless to say, I was flooded with PMs requesting proof of my earnings and a lot of "how did you do it".
2 points:
1. I think that it is rude to ask people to share their income details.
Would you walk up to someone you do not know and ask them how much they are earning? I would like to think not. If you would, kudos to you.
2. I have been sharing very openly over the past, almost 2 years, about my journey and the steps I have taken to build my income. The blueprint and strategy are loud and clear.
Please feel free to sift through and take what you need to help you along.
Tipping 6-Figure Income
Content & Affiliate Marketing are NOT my short-term strategy. They are my medium to long-term strategies although, I implemented them over a year ago and YES, I do earn income monthly from them.
At WA, I learned from members like Roy, Nathaniell, Eugene, Diane, Partha, Rupert, and many others that there was a market out there to sell my skills and education as an SEO writer, consultant, and social media strategist, website designer, etc.
So, what did I do?
I started to put my services out there while building my own brands. My personal brand that I launched right here in WA, Cassi Of Troy, took off and has brought me valuable and profitable recognition.
With a mix of online agency type services, coaching and writing and the growing income from my Affiliate Marketing efforts (including WA referrals), I am very - very - close to reaching the 6-figure income milestone.
That means I am looking at reaching $100,000. in due course. This is about as much as I will share regarding my earnings.
Expecting Exponential Growth
I make no apologies for saying that I expect a lot of myself. There is no other way for me to go.
Being a single-Mum with a daughter who looks up to me and defines her future by my examples, I HAVE to succeed.
More than that though, I WANT a better life and lifestyle. I am passionate about our business and helping others learn that by investing in themselves here and doing the work required, they WILL be gifted with bottomless possibilities to design a life on THEIR TERMS.
Why slave for an institution for a handout and a handshake when you can slave for yourself and positively impact the lives of 1000s around the world?!
That makes no sense to me.
But that is MY 'WHY' and again, it is deeply personal. Because of my 'why', I expect that soon, I will experience exponential growth.
Invest, Market and It Will Happen
My model is no different from what we are taught here at WA.
1. Invest time, effort and some money to learn new skills and expand your talent bucket.
2. (Thank you, Partha.) Spend 90% of your time on YOUR business.
- Write blogs.
- Do keyword research.
- Do classes and more WA training.
- Study the success of others.
- Ask the right questions.
- Keep focused on building YOUR business. (Oh, I said that already.)
3. Then market yourself and your business as if your life depends on it because it does!
Wealthy Affiliate is a Gateway
Well, that is how I see it.
It changed my life, perspectives, network, communities, conversations, talent, earning potential, and confidence.
The list goes on.
All that only happened though because I maintain my focus and continue to work harder than I ever have - for me.
So, if you are here already and you are a paying member, PLEASE make your investment work for you.
If you are a FREE member, make the most of the time and learning that you have available to you and find the money to invest in your life and future. Give up snacks for a month or 2. Use your beer money. Walk a few blocks instead (and exercise in the process).
I have done all of those things - and more - to have money to invest in myself. Kyle said it best right here.
And, if you are not yet here in WA, don't hesitate. This is life-changing and best of all, you can get started for FREE!
Shout me out when you arrive!!
Cassi
Recent Comments
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I am so proud of you Cassi! You have inspired me so many times here at WA and you. Big hug to you!
I agree with you Cassi. Wealthy Affiliate is for me where I have built a solid foundation and skills. And built friendships and networks over time. And I am really grateful for that.
I share my journey here at WA too, but I do not feel any obligation to tell anyone how much I earn unless I want to.
You found your way to success Cassi so be proud of it.
Isn't that something, Hilde?
I love and value so many of the connections I have made here at WA.
The feeling of genuine friendship and support continues to be invaluable for me.
You are, of course, a treasured friend.
Thank you for being here.
Cassi
Hello Cassi,
Only one word from a newbie, you are in my eyes "PHENOMENAL PERSON"
No wonder Hugh is a prince of WA that's how i see him, he's not far from you, following your step for you breath on him. . . .LOL!
Well in this part I agreed with Partha, success lies inside you!
So glad I witness your success in our community!
My respect and salute to you Cassi!
joce
Jocelyn, your words are very humbling.
I appreciate your support and confidence.
Thank you.
Cassi
Always got my support for you are one of the awesome members here!
You are most welcome,
(*-*) joce
Good morning Cassi,
Thank you for another excellent and motivating blog post.
It's great that you have moved forward so quickly, I remember when you first joined Wealthy Affiliate! It seems from that day you have been totally motivated to move forward and now you're seeing fantastic results.
I very much appreciate and agree with your sentence; "Why slave for an institution for a handout and a handshake when you can slave for yourself and positively impact the lives of 1000s around the world?!"
The above is so true, we are all created to work and make an impact in the world, we were not created for handouts!
Every member of Wealthy Affiliate is potentially sitting on a goldmine, we literally have to follow the training and take action! I heard one successful Wealthy Affiliate member mentioned that he is surprised there are not more success stories! As we have everything we need at Wealthy Affiliate to be successful! This is so very very true.
I must admit that I'm a premium plus member and I have not utilised the training fully. However, I'm privileged to be able to listen to much of the training while I'm working my off-line business.
Thank you so much for a really motivating blog post-Cassi, I have bookmark this page.
Have a great weekend,
Roy
Roy, this is the heart of what you have shared:
"Every member of Wealthy Affiliate is potentially sitting on a goldmine, we literally have to follow the training and take action! I heard one successful Wealthy Affiliate member mentioned that he is surprised there are not more success stories! As we have everything we need at Wealthy Affiliate to be successful! This is so very very true."
In short: "follow the training AND take ACTION."
Nothing happens without ACTION.
Just DO IT and success WILL befall you.
You have always been a valuable supporter for me and I am truly grateful for that.
Thank you!!
Do enjoy your weekend.
Cassi
Good morning Cassi,
Thank you for your kind words, Cassi, they are always appreciated.
Over the years, I've seen too many people who would like their own business but never ever take any action and never will take any action! The only way to be successful is to have a plan and take action!
When I read a success story I always find it amazingly encouraging! So much so that I bookmark all the success stories I read at Wealthy Affiliate, your blog post has been bookmarked, Cassi!
Have a great day,
Roy
Good morning, Roy.
You are on point - without action, nothing happens.
Thank you for your inclusion and support.
Cassi
Awesome. Congrats on getting so close to this milestone, and the journey still has room to run! You have OPTIONS now. You can diversify income. You can double it. Triple it. You can outsource more and work less. It's all on the table and you have the skills and funding to get it done.
Also lol at people asking for proof. Anyone can fake a screenshot, so I don't know what people expect when they ask for that without also asking for notarized copies of your tax returns mailed to their home address haha.
Congrats again on all the hard work paying off, and thanks for sharing your success story!
Nathaniell, thank you so very, very much.
I continue to study you carefully (do you feel your ears twitching all the time?) and implement as much as I can.
What is really good about this for me, as you say, is that I am only at my short-term implementation.
REAL Affiliate Marketing earnings are rising but are still a by-product of my short-term efforts.
I am NOW starting to put this same effort into building my Affiliate Marketing websites and scaling.
So, I have no doubt that I will soon hit my milestone.
Again, Nathaniell, thank you for getting me into WA and for all of your support.
Cassi
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Oh dear! What have I been missing!
Our Cassi is gonna be a millionairess and I almost missed it all. Congratulations on your hard work, Cassi. Sucess, well, that will always come... when you have the strength to work at your dreams!
You have been the inspiration to many, and a huge one for me, Cassi. I told you once that I didn't quite know why, but I looked up to you and your encouragement. Now I know why... you are truly a leader. One that doesn't have to be nominated, but a leader that emerges unseen, and to whom one slowly gives one's allegiance.
I know we will see u and Partha up amongst the Neils and Brians very soon. And be able to drop your names nonchalantly, and call you up, while others look on in disbelief.
Yipeeeee!
Love,
Aparna
Aparna, where have you been?!?!
I have missed you. 🤗
Your words are so very humbling.
Thank you, kindly.
The Prince is a genius!
In just a few weeks, I see my traffic climb and keyword research as easy as drinking water.
Truly amazing!
Please, drop me a few lines and let me know how you are doing.
You are in my thoughts often.
Great to see you!!
Cassi
❤️ ❤️
I'm falling in love with some folks around here! Duh!🤪
Likewise, Aparna. 😉