How I Got Started in Affiliate Marketing (and Changed Our Life)

I was tired. Tired of living paycheck to paycheck. Tired of holding my breath every month, wondering if we’d have enough to cover bills. My husband works hard as a landscaper, but his income was unpredictable. Sometimes customers paid late, and that meant juggling bills, holding off on groceries, or skipping things our kids needed.

I was home with our kids, which I was so grateful for—but I knew something had to change. I wanted to contribute, but I also couldn’t afford daycare. I didn’t have any fancy degrees, tech skills, or business experience. Just determination and a phone.

That’s when I came across SWC 2.0 (Selling With Confidence). I didn’t even know what affiliate marketing was at the time, but something told me to go for it. And I am SO glad I listened to that nudge.

Affiliate marketing is basically getting paid to recommend products you love. I learned that I could promote SWC itself (which is a digital course that teaches people like me how to earn online), and earn a commission every time someone signed up through my link.

And we’re not talking pennies here.

With SWC 2.0, I earn over $500 per sale, thanks to their 90% affiliate commission structure. That’s more than some people make in an entire week working full-time! And it doesn’t stop there. I’ve also learned how to create digital products, sell on TikTok Shop, and explore other income paths like affiliate links through Stan Store and Beacons.

The best part? I didn’t have to be perfect. I didn’t need a big following. I just needed to show up, share my journey, and help other women see what’s possible.

Now, we’re not just surviving—we’re building something. I can pick up groceries without checking our bank account first. I can say “yes” to small things for the kids without guilt. And most of all, I have HOPE.

If you’re reading this and you’re where I was—not knowing where to start, doubting yourself, wondering if this is real—I want to tell you: it is. You can start small. You can start messy. But start.

You don’t have to live stuck. You just need the right tools and the right support. That’s what I found in SWC 2.0, and it’s what I want for you too.