A Quiet Shift in How People Earn

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A Quiet Shift in How People Earn

I have a personal theory that the affiliate model is on its way to becoming a mainstream, widely accepted way of earning income.

For a long time, we’ve been conditioned to trade hours for dollars. The hourly wage made sense in an industrial economy, but it comes with a hidden cost: time freedom.

Once the hours stop, the income stops.

More people are starting to question that model—not out of rebellion, but out of practicality.

At the same time, online education has matured. You no longer need permission, credentials, or a classroom to learn how digital systems work. People are quietly learning how to recommend products, services, and platforms they actually use, and earning commissions when those recommendations help someone else.

This isn’t about shortcuts or hype. It’s about leverage. One piece of work can continue to create value long after it’s done.

I don’t think the affiliate model will replace traditional jobs—but I do believe it will become a normal, accepted way for people to supplement or even replace income, especially for those who value flexibility and control over their time.

The shift is already happening. Most people just haven’t labeled it yet.

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“Affiliate model won’t replace traditional jobs” .. . Imagine, if more high school students know about affiliate marketing and that you can make money online.. some won’t be interested some will be interested.. ..


And they can be their own boss someday

It all a decision n choice to made. . .. some people stucks to their 9-5 jobs almost all their life. .. that why we need to help them know that we can make money online.

A great discussion here Brad, people are starting to question going to school as well...because in all honesty, most of the jobs that they are getting an education for are going to become totally obsolete by the time they graduate. This includes all white collar jobs initially as knowledge used to be power, now creativity and ingenuity is becoming power.

Tactile skills will remain in demand for the time being, until robots are able to tackle lots of those jobs. A new world of jobs, and perhaps a lot less requirement for people in the old world is going to lead way to a new world of opportunities.

We are already seeing this, and those that are keeping ahead, are those that are going to truly thrive. That is our goal with the community here, to keep everyone ahead of the curve and we will continue to do so. ;)

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Good morning Brad,

I think you're probably right, it's also a great way for manufacturers to sell their product, rather than using paid advertising. People can now make a video about the product, or write about their experience on social media.

It's amazing how things change.

Have a great day.

Roy

PS: Hopefully, we can have a meeting before Christmas, Brad.

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Totally agreed!

Affiliate marketing has made businesses millions and ordinary people millionaires. - Bo Bennett.

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This really resonates. I’ve watched this shift happen quietly over the years, and it feels less about chasing tactics now and more about earning trust over time. The old push-hard, scale-fast mindset doesn’t seem to hold the same weight anymore. For me, the biggest change has been slowing down, focusing on relevance and consistency, and building something that feels sustainable rather than urgent. I’m curious — do you see this shift as permanent, or just another cycle people haven’t fully adapted to yet?

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