Building Your Affiliate Empire Before You Have a Product to Sell

• Spend 6-12 months creating a product

• Hope people want it (90% fail)

• Invest 2,000− 10,000 upfront

• Handle support, refunds, updates

• Promote proven products people already buy

• Set up funnels with Systeme.io (free)

• Start earning within weeks

• Learn what your audience wants

• Create your own product later (optional)

No Product Creation Required
Just recommend products that already exist.

Minimal Risk
Start with Systeme.io's free plan ( $ 0 investment).

Faster Revenue
First sale possible within weeks vs. months.

Learn Essential Skills
Master content creation, email marketing, and sales funnels.

Build While Earning

Affiliate income funds future product creation.

Only promote what you actually use.

1. List Products You Use
Start with tools and services you already pay for.

2. Research Affiliate Programs
Look for:

• 30%+ commission rates

• Recurring commissions (best)

• 30+ day cookie duration

• Good support

3. Evaluate Structure

Why I Chose Systeme.io:

• 40-60% recurring lifetime commissions

• Multiple price points (27−97/month)

• Free plan available

• All-in-one solution

4. Test Customer Experience
Use the product for 2-3 months before promoting.

5. Align With Your Niche
Product must solve your audience's problems.

❌ Products you haven't used
❌ Terrible reviews
❌ Unrealistic promises
❌ Poor support

Focus beats variety.

Free Plan Includes:

• Email marketing (2,000 contacts)

• Sales funnels (3 funnels)

• Website builder

• Automation

• Webinar hosting

Page 1: Opt-in page (capture emails)
Page 2: Thank you page (deliver resource + introduce product)
Page 3: Review page (detailed tutorial)

Step 1: Create Lead Magnet
Best types:

• Checklist

• Template

• Mini-course

• Resource guide

Example: "Sales Funnel Blueprint" PDF

Step 2: Build Opt-In Page
Include:

• Compelling headline

• Clear benefits

• Simple form (name + email)

• Strong CTA

Step 3: Create Thank You Page

• Download link for lead magnet

• Short intro video (2-3 min)

• Soft product mention

• CTA to learn more

Step 4: Set Up Email Sequence

7-Day Series:

• Day 0: Welcome + deliver lead magnet

• Day 1: Your story

• Day 2: Quick win tip

• Day 3: Common mistake

• Day 5: Introduce Systeme.io

• Day 6: Tutorial + bonus

• Day 7: FAQ + CTA

Rule: 80% value, 20% promotion

Step 5: Create Bonus Package
Examples:

• Email templates

• Funnel blueprints

• Video tutorials

• Community access

Step 6: Build Review Page

Include:

• Your personal experience

• Features breakdown

• Honest pros and cons

• Who it's for (and NOT for)

• Pricing explanation

• Your bonuses

• Clear CTA with affiliate link

Step 7: Drive Traffic

Free Sources:

• YouTube: Tutorial videos

• Blog/SEO: Comprehensive guides

• Pinterest: Visual content

• Social Media: Tips and engagement

Trust converts. Here's how to build it:

1. Show Up Consistently

• Publish 1-2x per week

• Email weekly

• Engage daily

2. Provide Value First
80/20 Rule: 80% education, 20% promotion

3. Be Transparently Honest
Share pros AND cons of products.

Good: "I love Systeme.io for simplicity, but for advanced automation, consider alternatives."

Bad: "Systeme.io is perfect for everyone!"

4. Share Your Journey
Tell stories about:

• Your struggles

• Mistakes made

• Lessons learned

• Real results

5. Respond to Everything
Answer comments and emails within 24 hours.

6. Create Community
Build a Facebook group or Discord where people help each other.

7. Never Compromise Integrity
My rule: If I wouldn't recommend it to family without commission, I don't promote it.

Week 1:

• Choose 1-3 affiliate products

• Join programs

• Create lead magnet

• Set up Systeme.io

Week 2:

• Build opt-in page

• Create thank you page

• Write 7 emails

• Test funnel

Week 3:

• Write first review

• Film first video

• Design Pinterest pins

• Schedule social posts

Week 4:

• Publish content

• Engage community

• Analyze metrics

• Optimize funnel