It All Starts With Your Vision of a Long-Term Business
Hey Everyone,
Today I want to share a story about a conversation I had recently with a member of our community at Wealthy Affiliate. Their journey started with us just over six months ago, and it really showcased that having a clear game plan and a vision makes a big difference in the online business world.
The Power of Vision
During our chat, this member shared their "secret" to gaining momentum. Their success came from setting long-term goals rather than focusing on what could be achieved in just the few days in front of them.
They knew from the start that to build a sustainable business, a long-term vision was crucial. Their plan included:
- Achieving Sales: They set a goal to earn three sales on Amazon (requirement to stay apart of their affiliate program), which they accomplished early on.
- Earning Regular Commissions: They focused on creating a steady revenue stream.
- Diversifying Traffic Sources: They used YouTube, social media, SEO, and other channels to grow their audience.
Your Game Plan Matters...
A short-term view might work for a quick experiment, but if you see your online business as a long-term brand, your goals need become more ambitious.
When you start with a vision (like building a trusted brand that helps millions) you are far more likely to achieve lasting success. The process might be challenging, but with clear goals, you will stay focused and make meaningful progress every day.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to scale up, set aside time to create your vision.
And think long-term...
Instead of limiting yourself to small, short-term goals, aim higher. Believe in your ability to build a successful brand and make a difference.
I would love to hear your thoughts. Have you created a vision for your online business? Share your experiences and ideas in the comments below. Your insights can help others and spark a great conversation.
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Sadly, we live in an instant world - people want this now and if they can't get it - its a scam or doesn't work. The reality - "overnight success" is 20 years in the making.
The vision, the plan and working the plan are the keys to achieving long-term success.
Congratulations to the person you were chatting with for realising this. I'm sure they are building a great business.
Thanks for sharing their story and perhaps its a theme that you might consider continuing - sharing some of the members success stories.
We definitely do live in an instant world, and people have shorter attention spans than ever and want to achieve more faster. In many cases with AI, that now makes sense and is possible.
But we all have the same tools to do this, so we not only need to be faster than ever at what we do, we need to remain persistent. :)
Hello Karen,
That's a great idea about sharing other member's success stories! I think we all like to hear a success story and it also encourages everyone to move forward.
All the best to you.
Roy
Agreed, and there are lots of success stories shared here throughout the week. Many people hold back when it comes to sharing their achievements, but we definitely want to encourage it as it brings the community together, and it motivates everyone. :)
My Webmaster has always told me to document my journey, Kyle, which you do to a certain extent, as this can help others. But I do think it's great when we can hear success stories and even stories where people need help and we can go in and help them.
It definitely makes a good start to the day when we read a success story!
Have a great day and happy Easter to you all.
Roy
Good morning Kyle,
Thank you, Kyle, for the Monday or even Wednesday motivation!
I do believe it's so important to have a long-term vision and every day when we wake up, we should be excited about the day ahead. If we are not, then it's time to look at what we are really doing. If we can enjoy what we do, then in theory, we should thrive.
If I'm honest about it, I need to do more planning and goal setting.
Have a great day.
Roy
Sometimes we catch the Monday videos on Wednesday or the following...all good Roy!
The key is first, having a long term vision and then having the persistence to work towards that, knowing that it will be a journey to get there. The smaller goals are what will add up to the bigger accomplishment though. :)
That's the great thing about the platform, Kyle, the videos are always there for another day! I actually bookmarked your post for future reference.
I hear you, Kyle, big time. When I look at members like Roope, for example, I see his consistency and how he is constantly building his business. Bravo to that!
Enjoy the rest of your day.
Roy
Love it Kyle! The wife's big boss has always been giving her up hill about short term gains in the evolving world of AI....
I tell her to tell him to be patient man... of course you want short term wins, but how is that going to affect the company and your position moving forward???
She works with AI and is developing more than they could ever expect at this time!
Long term solutions will always TRUMP short term gains in my opinion! :-)
Pun intended!!!!
That is awesome that she is using AI to her advantage, and hopefully the big boss becomes more receptive of this as he sees just how much she is accomplishing.
If we are looking in front of our nose at all times, it is tough to see the bigger picture, but the shorter term goals and achievements are required. So it is about being able to zoom in and of your business and goal set, a craft we develop has entrepreneurs as we gain experience.
Thanks for sharing your story here Nick!
Most welcome Kyle and we found out yesterday that she is due for a pretty decent yearly bonus this year because of her work with AI!
But... she had never used AI before I introduced it to her, and.... most of that I learnt here!!
Enjoy a wonderful Easter weekend my friend! :-)
Great message Kyle! I have short term and long term goals set up...although they are coming along much slower than I had hoped , I am staying the course and plugging away! Its encouraging to hear the many other people struggle in the beginning and run into roadblocks but are able to find their way through determination and never giving up! On my journey to the top!!
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Thank You Kyle!
When I first thought about getting into Affiliate Marketing I didn't understand that I would be building a "Brand" (of course I didn't know anything about it). I thought it was all about throwing up a few links and getting paid to do it. That's what all the "Gurus" claimed it to be! It's far more complicated than anyone else let on, not hard just more complex. There's a whole larger picture to it than anyone let on.
Yeah, the gurus are out there to trick you, then they try to get astronomical fees and charge you for coaching, etc.
It is about building an actual business, and that is what you should want to create...because that is what will lead you to long term revenue.