Ever Google something and instantly regret it?
That’s how I felt when I first started searching about “affiliate marketing.”
You're probably not looking for more articles telling you the definition of affiliate marketing, or how easy it is to get started in 1-2-3.
Or how in no time you can be sitting on a beach somewhere earning passive income with no effort at all...
Let's be honest - nobody is believing that anymore in 2025, are they?
The online world has gotten so competitive that building a quick money side hustle has nearly become a thing of the past. Especially if you want to earn income in any legitimate kind of way.
You might be like me when I first looked into affiliate marketing - not wanting more watered-down clickbait....but a real account of what it's actually like to start and grow an online income from scratch as a complete beginner.
I wasn't looking for side money either.
I had left a successful but highly stressful mortgage career, and I wanted to build something that gave me back my time and my peace of mind.
I wanted location freedom and flexibility in my schedule. Something I could do for the long term. Something I could be proud of...
The only issue was, I had been doing the same thing for the past 20 years.
I wasn't techy or into social media, and I had no idea where to start.
Here's what nobody tells you: My first five months? I made less than $400. Total.
There were nights I wondered if I was throwing away a healthy six figure income for a pipe dream.
But there was also a moment - a specific Tuesday morning about five months in - when everything clicked.
When I realized the "gurus" had been teaching the game all wrong.
So if any of this resonates, keep reading.
I'm not going to tell you how to start affiliate marketing in 3 easy steps...
I'm going to tell you my story. The real one. Including the parts most people leave out.
How I went from anxiety attacks in client meetings...to building an online business that completely changed my life.
What's really involved when you're starting from zero, and the brutal mistakes you want to avoid.
And why almost everything you've been told about affiliate marketing is designed to make someone else rich, not you.
Because here's the thing - it IS possible.
It's just nothing like what they've been selling you...
While everyone else was out there is screaming "BUY THIS" into the void, I was building something different...
The training had shown me the secret: Stop trying to sell. Start solving problems.
Instead of chasing people with affiliate links, I learned to attract them with genuine value.
Instead of needing thousands of social media followers, I learned to connect with the right 100 people.
Instead of working 40 and 50 hour weeks, I learned to make 10 focused hours more valuable than most people's full-time job.
The shortcut that changed everything:
Most people try to figure out affiliate marketing through free YouTube videos and blog posts. I almost did that too. Thankfully I didn't!
The truth is, you can absolutely learn affiliate marketing for free - but it'll likely cost you years of trial & error and expensive mistakes.
Or...you can learn from people who've already built multiple six and seven-figure businesses. People who can show you exactly what to do, in what order, with what tools. Who've already made every mistake so you don't have to.
And here's the thing - it’s not just me who's found success.
This training is part of a global community of everyday people (not tech experts or influencers) who decided to learn a skill that could change their future.
The training answered questions I didn't even know to ask:
- How to find profitable niches (even if you know nothing about them)
- How to create content that converts without being "salesy"
- How to set up systems that actually run on autopilot (not fake guru autopilot)
- How to do ALL of this without technical skills or social media fame
No all-nighters. No hustling until burnout.
Just focused, strategic action following a proven blueprint.
But before you go further, let me be clear about something:
This isn’t for everyone.
It Won't Be For You, If You're:
- Looking for overnight riches
- Not willing to invest in yourself
- Want results without putting in effort
- Rather stay comfortable than try something new
But if you’re ready for a real change, and open to learning the skills that create real freedom - this is exactly where you need to be.
I'd love to share with you (completely free) the exact video workshop series that ignited my transformation - from a struggling beginner to building a multi six figure affiliate business....
Full transparency: This free training won’t hand you every secret in just a couple videos...
But what it will give you is:
- A clear, actionable roadmap explaining exactly how successful online businesses make money
- A step-by-step breakdown of the Authority Marketing strategy that’s currently generating results for myself and so many others
- The opportunity to evaluate if affiliate marketing aligns with your vision and goals before investing your valuable time and money
- A personal introduction to the same industry-leading education program that dramatically changed my life
Your next step is easy:
Click below - to access to your free training...
When you get the videos, you'll have my direct email. Have questions? Message me. I respond to every single one because I remember exactly what it felt like to be where you are right now.
To your freedom,
~Mel Robinson
P.S. Just over two years ago, I almost didn't click that button. I almost let fear win. That single click changed everything....what will yours do?
Hi, I'm Mel Robinson.
I’m a 43-year-old wife and dog mom to a gorgeous little black-and-white beagle-spaniel named Lucky. I grew up in Minnesota, my husband’s from Brazil, and we now live across the world in Australia.
I’m not here to sell you a dream about affiliate marketing.
I want to give you the whole picture - because that’s exactly what I needed when I was lying awake at 3 a.m., wondering if leaving my mortgage business was the biggest mistake of my life.
Just a few years ago, I looked like the definition of “success.”
I had co-built a seven-figure mortgage brokering business from scratch, with an incredible team and income to match.
But behind the scenes? I was exhausted, anxious, and completely burnt out.
I was working all the hours, losing sleep, and I even started having panic attacks in everyday client meetings.
And when I finally took the time to visit family back home, I was glued to my inbox - putting out fires and worrying about everything that could fall apart while I was gone.
I knew something had to change.
That’s when I started looking into online business - not to get rich quick, but to reclaim my time, my energy, and my peace of mind.
Let’s start with the good (and it’s really good):
The semi-passive income thing?
It’s real. Just not in the way the gurus describe it.
Earlier this year, my mum had a life threatening health issue arise during my visit home. For 7 weeks straight, I practically lived in her hospital room on the other side of the world.
You know what I didn't stress about once? Work...or income.
My affiliate business kept generating sales in the background, without me lifting a finger.
That freedom - to just be there with her, fully present, was priceless.
And it's not because I’d found some magical "set-and-forget" formula...
But because I’d spent months building real systems.
Recommending tools and products that actually help people.
Earning trust with an audience who knew I wasn’t just trying to make a quick buck.
But here’s what shocked me most:
I didn’t need any of the things I thought I needed...
No tech background. No website experience. No social media following.
I still have less than 200 Instagram followers (mostly friends and Lucky’s fan club). I’ve never gone viral. Never been on camera if I didn't want to be.
What I did have?
Determination to make a real change - and a few focused hours a week to follow a step-by-step program that showed me exactly what to do...
Not 40-hour work weeks. Not all-nighters.
Just consistent effort, applied to a proven system.
Now for the Cons (because let’s be real):
The online space? It’s noisy. Competitive.
Everyone and their dog (literally - Lucky could probably start a blog) is trying affiliate marketing now.
But here’s what the training taught me early on:
You don’t need to beat the competition.
You need to ignore them.
While everyone else is copying each other and racing to the bottom, you learn how to build trust and authority - and actually stand out online.
The real challenge? The beginning is humbling.
Month 1- 4: I made less than $400 total. I questioned everything.
Month 5: Something clicked. The training and strategies started compounding.
Month 6: Had my first five-figure month in commissions. I literally cried.
The difference? I had a roadmap from day one.
While most people waste years bouncing between free PDFs and YouTube rabbit holes, I followed a proven system from people who’d already built what I wanted.
So here’s my honest take:
Everyone's timeline is different - not everyone reaches the same results at the same pace. But I can say this:
Without proper training, affiliate marketing is a maze where 95% get lost.
With the right support? It’s a clear path - you just have to walk it.
Most people in our community start while working full-time, carving out just few hours a week in the beginning.
No tech wizardry. No spamming friends (don't worry, it's not MLM).
Just showing up consistently and following the steps.
So if you’re curious about how it actually works - sign up below and I’ll send you the same free intro videos that opened my eyes to what’s possible.
It’s from the exact training that took me from total beginner to full-time affiliate.
No gimmicks. No pressure. Just real support that changed my life - and could change yours too...
Affiliate Marketing in 2025 : What Nobody's Telling You (But Should)
