Comments on: Why I’ll always be a “Bedroom Affiliate”

By: Mogga

Mogga — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:37:04 +0000

That’s an amazing bed affiliate set up in the photo!

I’m glad I don’t have an office, although I do plan to work from my allotment at some point … there’s just too many distractions there though…

By: James

James — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:08:16 +0000

That’s definitely encouraging to know, Lammo

I’m just about to leave a fairly stultifying job that actually introduced me to affiliate marketing (no, I didn’t leave because I had delusions of becoming an overnight affiliate millionaire!)… I feel I’ve learned enough to get things off the ground with my first couple of niche sites and learn as I go along from there.

I read your blog about how you left your job to work for yourself and it was good to be able to identify with that. Knowing the incentives do exist and aren’t a pipedream (except for those AMers who seem to talk but never ‘do’) makes it easier to put the work in and drive things forward.

By: Lammo

Lammo — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:44:42 +0000

James – yes, I was referring to turnover of a couple of hundred thousand – Even Er Indoors shopping habits don’t require that much profit

It’s certainly not out of the question for a one-man-band affiliate to earn profits of more than £100k per year however if you keep working hard and keep re-investing.

By: James

James — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:47:06 +0000

When you say a “couple of hundred thousand”, do you mean turnover?

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Mon, 26 May 2008 08:48:31 +0000

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By: Lammo

Lammo — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:48:34 +0000

Jamie – Yup, too right.. Bedroom Affiliates and Corporate Affiliates can live together in perfect harmony.. In fact you probably need the two opposites to prevent the Industry becoming too unprofessional or overly corporate.

Zara – No one should feel afraid to go to any event whatsoever because of how much money they’ve made from AM.. Whilst each event will no doubt have it’s fair share of braggers who love nothing better than to tell anyone who’ll listen just how much they earn, you’ll find that most people are really down to earth and happy to share a few tips and hints with you to help you on your way towards your own personal targets – You should be able to go to each event and find it pays for itself very quickly with the knowledge and contacts gained. You can’t beat an affiliate event for building those crucial relationships.

Stephen – It’s great that the 9-5 works for you. It would (and did!) drive me mad, but if it works for you, then you can’t argue with it… especially working with your other half.. Er Indoors is a teacher, so I have to put up with her distracting me whilst she’s home for the school holidays – Come the middle of August I’ll be praying for an office to go to!

By: Zara

Zara — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:25:05 +0000

Good for you Stephen, for liking your suit and the 9-5, I know many people in employment like yourself that wouldn’t give up the rat race to sit around all day on their kitchen tables either… I personally disagree that ‘work’ is solely about productivity though – it’s about successful relationships, many social networking people I chat with have made it part of their personal life too, as life is about challenges and obstacles to be faced all of the time.

For example a “happy” salesperson that goes home and beats the partner after work or engages in football violence on days off work – isn’t really very successful in life, no matter how many sales they manage to shift for a company in my opinion.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:52:08 +0000

I actually prefer having got off my kitchen table and into an office, I can bounce ideas off other people and I just find I’m more productive that way. When I was working out of the bedroom I’d find myself working through to the small hours but actually not achieving all that much at home. Also, with my better half working in the same company it helps keep work and home separate, and I’m discovering I actually work better in the mornings after a quick stroll to the office.

I guess it’s just whatever you is best for your productivity, and I’m finding that the 9-5 and an office are actually OK for me. You won’t get me on a tube train every day for all the tea in china though, and ties as day-wear are pretty much a thing of the past too.

As for black tie, well I was one of the few affiliates that turned up to the Roof Gardens in a suit so I guess I’ll be right in my element!

By: Zara

Zara — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:32:23 +0000

Good post, I agree with ‘Mr ducky’ above though, as I sort of followed the transition from bedroom to board room and Matthew did try and balance things out, people and busineses do tend to “grow up” and change – then there are those of us that still see the world as a ‘constant now’ – I’m one of those – maybe as I’m too shy to go to the awards as i haven’t earned it finanically – I’ve earnt it in supporting other in the industry – and in spirit though – and I salute you in your boudoir!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:41:45 +0000

I can sooooooooo relate, I personally believe I will always be a bedroom affiliate, well, more like spare room affiliate, lol…

It just really suits me to brainstorm in my shorts….I strongly believe that the two can co-exist without any issues at all…and your blog posts displays that perfectly, thanks for dropping your views in this post…cool read from someone who I can relate to..

Thankyou