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Corporate Life to Self-Employment | MHFI 293

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Nov 11, 2025
Doug shares his inspiring journey from corporate management consulting to thriving as a self-employed creator. He discusses the power of affiliate marketing, revealing his innovative keyword research method and strategies for adapting to industry changes. Transitioning from creating content to teaching others, Doug reflects on his experiences with Google algorithm shifts and evolving online trends. With a focus on passion and fun, he contemplates the future of his projects while navigating the impact of AI on affiliate marketing.
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ANECDOTE

How Affiliate Marketing Began For Doug

  • Doug discovered affiliate marketing in 2013 after finding Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income podcast and started dabbling within weeks.
  • By 2015 he earned enough side income to try full-time after being laid off and saw months with $8k–$10k earnings.
ADVICE

Write Reviews You Know And Optimize For SEO

  • Focus on product review articles that match your knowledge and interests to make content creation easier.
  • Use affiliate links (e.g., Amazon) inside SEO-optimized articles to monetize recommendations.
INSIGHT

Packaging Multiplies An Idea's Reach

  • Doug created the Keyword Golden Ratio by combining existing ideas and packaging them with a memorable name.
  • A good name and marketing can make an idea spread even if the concept isn't entirely novel.
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