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Meet Jerry: Broke, Tired and Fed Up With “Online Scams”

Jerry was 66 years old, “retired” in theory, but in reality?

• His Social Security check barely covered groceries.
• He worked 5 days a week as a Walmart greeter just to pay for his grandkids’ birthday gifts.
• He’d wasted $3,000+ on “make money online” courses – each one left him more confused.

Worst of all?

He almost gave up.

Then, one day, he emailed me:

“I keep seeing you promote these “affiliate marketing” things. Are they legit… or just another scam?”

That email changed everything.

Why Jerry Succeeded (When 99% of Beginners Fail)

Most gurus won’t tell you this, but affiliate marketing isn’t about “hacks” – it’s about sticking to a simple, boring system.

Here’s how we helped Jerry go from 0 to 10K/month in 18 months (without tech skills or a big budget).

Step 1: Picking a Niche He Actually Cared About (No More “Make Money Online”)

Jerry’s mistake?

He kept promoting “get rich quick” schemes – a niche he knew NOTHING about.

So we asked him:

“What do you love talking about, even if no one paid you?”

Turns out, Jerry was obsessed with fishing (his grandkids called him “Papa the Bass Master”).

The Fix:
✅ We found a high-converting ClickBank offer for a “beginner’s fishing guide” (with 75% commissions).
✅ No complex funnels – just a simple review page explaining why the guide helped him.

“Wait… I can make money talking about FISHING?” – Jerry

Step 2: The “Broke Man’s Funnel” (How Jerry Built His First Site for $0)

Jerry had $47 in his bank account. No money for hosting, no patience for WordPress.

Solution: LeadsLeap (The “Training Wheels” of Affiliate Marketing)

• Free Plan: Jerry could post links + see other marketers’ ads.
• $20/Month Plan: Unlocked game-changing tools:
  • A drag-and-drop page builder (no coding).
  • A built-in autoresponder (no need for AWeber yet).
  • Free traffic from other LeadsLeap members (people already interested in “making money online”).

Note: LeadsLeap isn’t perfect, but for $20, it gave Jerry a WAY to start without overwhelm.

Step 3: Free Traffic That Actually Worked (No SEO or Facebook Ads)

Jerry didn’t wait for Google to rank him. He:

1. Shared his fishing guide link in LeadsLeap’s ad network (other members saw it).
2. Posted in fishing forums (helping newbies with tips + linking to his review).
3. Answered fishing questions on Quora (with a subtle link to his page).

First month: 12 clicks, 1 sale ($37 commission.
Jerry was HOOKED (pun intended).

Step 4: Mindset Shifts That Saved Jerry’s Business

Here’s the raw truth: Jerry almost quit: dozens of times.

Problem 1: “Shiny Object Syndrome”

• He’d see a Facebook ad for “Earn $500/Day with Dropshipping!” and panic.
• My wife’s fix: “Jerry, would you quit fishing halfway because someone else is hunting?”

Problem 2: Imposter Syndrome

• “Who am I to teach fishing? I’m just a Walmart greeter!”
• Our fix: “You’re not ‘teaching’ – you’re sharing what worked for YOU.”

Problem 3: Fear of Selling

• Jerry hated “pushy” marketers (after being scammed).
• Our fix: “You’re not ‘selling’ – you’re helping people avoid bad guides.”

The Turning Point: When Jerry Hit “F* You Money”

After 6 months, Jerry:

• Upgraded to Thrive Themes (for a real blog).
• Switched to AWeber (for email marketing).
• Replaced his Walmart income – then quadrupled it.

18 months later?

• $10K/month from affiliate marketing.
• Bought his grandkids a fishing boat (his proudest moment).
• Finally retired for real.

Want to Follow Jerry’s EXACT Blueprint?

If a 66 year old Walmart greeter can do this, so can you.

Here’s how to start:

1. Find Your “Fishing” (A niche you actually enjoy).
2. Start for Free with LeadsLeap → [Get Free Access Here]
3. Upgrade Later (Thrive Themes, AWeber, etc.).

“I wasted years chasing ‘easy money.’ Turns out, the real secret is just helping people and not quitting.” – Jerry

Final Thoughts

This isn’t a “rah-rah” motivational story. Jerry’s journey was messy, frustrating and slow – but it worked because he didn’t give up.

You don’t need to be tech-savvy, young, or rich. You just need:

• A niche you care about.
• A stupid-simple system (like LeadsLeap → Thrive).
• Someone to slap you when you want to quit (metaphorically).

Ready to start?