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Welcome!
This is an exciting day for me – my first blog post! Thanks for joining me here..
I’d considered blogging in the past but felt lacking inconfidence. I honestly think that everyone should give it a go! #freetherapy
I hope that you find something of interest here and I’d love to hear from you in the comments or on Facebook
Breaking Boundaries
I’ve spent my career since University working in the financial services industry and have enjoyed a good degree of success in this time. To an extent, I’ve learned to navigate the corporate world, while building some wonderful lasting relationships. In all honesty I fell into my career rather than actively choosing it. There are times when I’ve HATED the journey and times when it’s been really fulfilling. I’ve particularly enjoyed my current company and LOVE the team I work in, but it can still be a slog and the commute is a drag.
I think it’s also true that you can become institutionalised and come to believe that the only way to pay the bills and support your family is to work for someone else. While working in a large corporation, or for any boss, can create a feeling of security, I believe that it can limit your potential. I am realizing that financial freedom and personal growth probably lie outside the boundaries of traditional employment.
While I’m grateful for my achievements, current role and the inspiring team I work within, I can’t help thinking that there is a better way:
– Greater flexibility and autonomy
– The ability to pursue my own interests
– More time to spend with my precious family and friends
The Aha Moment
I’ve recently, at the grand age of 42, welcomed my first daughter. I thought that I may not be lucky enough to experience motherhood and I just feel so grateful!
Her arrival has given me a renewed sense of motivation. I’m sure many mothers (and fathers) feel this same burning desire to have as much time as possible with their children, whilst also enjoying financial independence. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t desire to give up working entirely, my work life has been a fundamental part of my identity for my entire adult life. I do however want to find that sweet spot, where my entrepreneurial pursuits can fund a wonderful life for us and we have amazing quality time together.
Maternity leave is giving me the opportunity to explore my ability to make money online and I am currently focussing my attention on developing my skills as an affiliate marketer. #naptime
Side Hustles 101
This isn’t my first rodeo.. Over the years, I’ve had a go at various money-making strategies to supplement my income, quit the city and work towards financial freedom. Some examples are:
– Rent2Rent: Renting properties and then subletting them to tenants, generating a profit from the difference in rent. This can be very lucrative once you reach scale and can introduce some systems to increase efficiency. At the beginning though there is a lot of effort in finding suitable properties, maintaining them and delivering a good service to your tenants.
– Matched Betting: Leveraging bookmaker promotions and free bets to make low-risk profits. This is GUARANTEED income and is not gambling because you are offsetting bets to eliminate the risks. There is loads of great content on this and some fantastic software to see you on your way. I made some decent cash with this!
– Online CV Writing Business: Offering professional CV writing services to job seekers. I have a bit of a talent for this but it is reasonably time consuming and it’s hard to compete on price with some large companies delivering the service. I enjoyed putting together some game changing CV’s while I pursued this niche.
Each of these approaches has the potential to generate high income, and there are some people out there are absolutely smashing it! I’ve learned that consistency and dedication are essential for success in any of these areas. Balancing side hustles alongside my corporate job and family life has been challenging, and I haven’t always been able to give them the needed attention.
Exploring Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing appeals is so appealing because it fits with my goals of creating a flexible, location-independent income stream. Partnering with companies and promoting products I believe in, is allowing me to build a business that supports my family while also helping others discover valuable resources. There is so much opportunity to support others in their journey and I have already started working with some amazing digital products and courses.
I hope to use my blog as a platform to document my affiliate marketing journey, sharing my learning, the strategies I employ, and the products I recommend. You can expect honest, in-depth reviews and recommendations, as well as a sense of community and support among fellow entrepreneurs.
Harnessing the Power of AI
I’m really enjoying experimenting with the capabilities of AI, I truly believe that we can work with Artificial Intelligence to enhance efficiency and ideation without losing our own creativity. I’ve been learning about and working with AI tools to streamline my workflows and generate new ideas for my business ventures.
For example, I’ve used AI-powered content creation tools to help me write product descriptions and generate ideas for both blog and social media posts. I’ve also explored AI-driven market research and sentiment analysis to better understand my target audience.
As I continue to look for opportunities to partner with AI in the enhancement of my business, I will share my thoughts with you here. Expect to see AI-related insights woven into my posts, as I believe this technology will play an increasingly important role in the future of entrepreneurship and digital marketing.
From Books to Blogs
In addition to affiliate marketing, I’m also excited to continue experimenting with book publishing. To date, I’ve published a handful of low and medium content books, but my ultimate goal is to create high-quality, non-fiction that provides genuine value to readers. As I continue my writing journey, I’ll share updates and insights here on the blog, and potentially any crossovers between book publishing and affiliate marketing.
Nutrition Know How
While working full time, in 2019 I also completed a 3 year course to qualify as a nutritional therapist. I’m passionate about helping others understand dysfunction in the body then achieve optimal health and well-being through nutrition and lifestyle choices. While I love working with clients one-on-one, I’m not actively practicing at the moment. I’m eager to put all my knowledge to use though by finding ways to scale my impact and reach a wider audience. One avenue I’m considering is leveraging my expertise to create non-fiction books in the health and wellness space. I’ll share my thoughts and experiences as I put my plans into practice.
Join Me on This Adventure
I invite you to join me on this exciting adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting to explore the world of online business, I hope my stories, insights, and recommendations will provide value and inspiration.
I’d love to hear about your own experiences, challenges, and successes, so please don’t hesitate to share in the comments or reach out via email.
*My posts may contain affiliate links, which means I can earn a commission if you make a purchase using my link. This helps support the blog and allows me to continue creating valuable content for you. Rest assured, I only promote products I genuinely believe in and feel would be beneficial for my readers.
Heads up – This post includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may received a commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products which I have personally vetted.
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