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My Journey from Skeptic to Success: Earning $8000 Monthly with One Affiliate Partnership

Lori Ballen
4 min readJun 28, 2024

Back in 2015, I stumbled onto a path that would transform my life—affiliate marketing. At the time, I was focused on teaching real estate agents how to create their own websites.

My goal was straightforward: assist others and, ideally, gain some real estate referrals for my Las Vegas business. Little did I know that this endeavor would lead to a consistent $8,000 monthly income through a single affiliate partnership.

The Start of My Affiliate Marketing Journey

Initially, affiliate marketing seemed dubious to me. A colleague introduced me to the concept, but I dismissed it, preferring to concentrate on my real estate endeavors.

However, the idea kept reappearing. Eventually, I noticed many people were signing up for the software I used to build real estate websites.

Everything clicked when the software company approached me about becoming an affiliate partner. I realized I could earn a monthly percentage of the subscribers’ income. The best part? I didn’t just become an affiliate; I became a developer.

Teaming Up for Success

I hired my tech-savvy brother to handle the technical aspects. He managed the development and customer service while I focused on promotion and marketing.

My first affiliate check was $200, and I was ecstatic. It was an eye-opener: I could make money by referring people to software I was already using and teaching.

Scaling the Income

I didn’t alter my approach. I continued teaching people how to build their real estate websites, and they kept signing up for the software. The income began to grow.

The first significant leap was a $2600 check, which came at a challenging time in my life — during my divorce. That money was a godsend.

As I gained a better understanding of affiliate marketing, I expanded into other software and tools related to real estate and marketing. This organic approach meant that every new sign-up contributed to an increasing monthly income.

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Lori Ballen
Lori Ballen

Written by Lori Ballen

Lori's passion for blogging and commitment to empowering others is evident in her comprehensive, easy-to-follow articles.

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