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This is a great story, but it's not much different from the Zuckerberg-style too-good-to-be-true stories the author laments. Near as I can tell, this person did
by sidlls 9y ago
This is a great story, but it's not much different from the Zuckerberg-style too-good-to-be-true stories the author laments. Near as I can tell, this person didn't risk much because, like most (or, at least, many) who make a successful business, he had an abundance of luck favoring his ambition, particularly in the form of his work arrangement.
Most companies would see his proposal and think "this guy's position can be eliminated" instead of "this guy's giving us the same output for 60% of the cost!"
In other words his particular circumstances simply aren't broadly applicable.
- steve-benjamins 9y agoI'm the author. I was definitely lucky to work for an organization that was flexible. Take my story for what it is though: a particular story. Particulars aren't meant to be broadly applicable.
- justboxing 9y agoAffiliate marketing, done right, is where the money is at. The indiehacker post says > Today I run Site Builder Report, a one-person niche business that makes ~$40,000 / month Is that accurate? Or is it combined income from all your 7 different "report" / "review" sites, as listed on your other site - https://www.wisebuyer.com/ https://www.wisebuyer.com/ Not trolling, genuinely curious. I dabbled with amazon affiliate marketing a few years ago, and didn't see anything close to even 1000$ a month after a year. Nice work also on the UI design and on adopting 1 model that works -- in-depth review with affiliate links - on 7 different niches.
- steve-benjamins 9y agoIt's accurate. My other websites have not been as successful, they make $50 - $200 / month :(
- thisisit 9y agoCurious about the claim on affiliate marketing being profitable. I see one of the ideas - Amazon affiliate not working out. What other types of affiliates are there?
- sidlls 9y agoI'd take issue with title because it does imply a broad applicability that isn't supported by the content. A more accurate title might be, "I didn't have to risk everything to Start My Business."
- steve-benjamins 9y agoThat's pedantic. "You'd Don't Have to Risk Everything" implies an option, not broad applicability.
- sidlls 9y agoThe point is the "it" actually is not an option most of the time.
- steve-benjamins 9y agoSee original comment: > I'm the author. I was definitely lucky to work for an organization that was flexible. > Take my story for what it is though: a particular story. Particulars aren't meant to be broadly applicable.
- owebmaster 9y ago> In other words his particular circumstances simply aren't broadly applicable. But others circumstances are and most of the times people don't see and lose it. This isn't luck.