How To Make $1 Million In Your 20s (I did it 5 times)

Summary

In this video, John, an online entrepreneur and founder of adclients.com, shares his journey to making his first million dollars at 21. Despite having no formal qualifications, John found success through affiliate marketing and later by selling an online course on YouTube strategies. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, learning from failures, and the reality of hard work and sacrifices needed to succeed. John's story showcases how he turned his passion for teaching into a thriving business, earning over $30 million online and helping others achieve similar success.

Takeaways

• 😀 John Husband, a father, online entrepreneur, and founder of ad clients.com, shares his journey to becoming a millionaire at 21.
• 🎓 John left school without any GCSEs, feeling unsuited to traditional education and motivated to start a business due to lack of qualifications.
• 🍳 Initially worked as a chef and studied catering and hospitality, but realized the impracticality of opening a restaurant at a young age.
• 💡 Turned to the internet to find ways to build a business, investing in various online programs to learn how to make money online.
• 🔍 Spent late nights researching and experimenting with different online business strategies, experiencing frustration with lack of initial success.
• 🤔 Learned the importance of self-reflection and identifying personal reasons for failure instead of blaming external programs.
• 🛑 Faced a pivotal decision point about continuing the entrepreneurial path, recognizing the hard work, time, and potential financial costs involved.
• 🚀 Chose to persevere and discovered success with affiliate marketing, leveraging SEO on YouTube and Google to drive traffic and sales.
• 📈 Grew his income to $15,000 to $20,000 per month within a year by focusing on a specific niche and utilizing targeted keywords for SEO.
• 📚 Launched an online course, 'Tube Traffic Mastery,' capitalizing on his expertise in YouTube SEO and affiliate marketing.
• 💰 The online course became a significant success, selling over 2000 copies and leading to his first million dollars earned online.
• 🔑 Emphasizes that success in business requires a skill or expertise that others are willing to pay for, and the importance of packaging and selling that knowledge.
• 🛠 Highlights the value of hard work, sacrifice, and the potential need for significant upfront investment in both time and money for a business to succeed.
• 🌐 Recognizes the importance of aligning with one's values and goals, acknowledging that not everyone is suited for the entrepreneurial path.
• 🏆 Shares his current status with a successful online business, a team of over 20 people, and a mission to continue growing and helping others do the same.

Q & A

Who is John Husband and what is his profession?

John Husband is a father, online entrepreneur, and the founder of adclients.com. He has built multiple online businesses and has generated over $30 million online.

What was John's educational background before starting his entrepreneurial journey?

John left school without any GCSEs, which are exams taken when leaving school in the UK. He did not participate properly in these exams and was disqualified from them.

Why did John initially struggle to find employment after leaving school?

John struggled to find employment because on paper, he had no qualifications from school, and he felt that the traditional learning environment did not suit his creative and active nature.

What was John's first job and how did it lead to his entrepreneurial journey?

John's first job was working as a chef, and he studied catering and hospitality at college. However, he realized that it was unrealistic for a 17-year-old to secure a large loan to open a restaurant, leading him to explore opportunities online.

What was the turning point for John in his online business endeavors?

The turning point for John was when he discovered affiliate marketing and a traffic strategy involving YouTube SEO and Google SEO, which allowed him to rank videos high on search results and generate sales.

How did John's early attempts at making money online through various programs work out?

John's early attempts at making money online through various programs were not successful. He invested in many programs that promised to teach a system for making money online, but he did not get the results he expected.

What is affiliate marketing and how did it contribute to John's success?

Affiliate marketing is a model where an individual promotes a product owned by someone else and earns a commission for each sale made through their unique affiliate link. John used this model to earn a significant income by targeting specific keywords and driving traffic to his affiliate links.

What was the name of the first online course John launched and what was its content?

The first online course John launched was called 'Tube Traffic Mastery.' It was a program where he recorded his screen and showed people step by step how to get traffic on YouTube and make affiliate sales.

How did John's online course impact his earnings and what was the price of the course?

John's online course, 'Tube Traffic Mastery,' led to him making his first million dollars online within the next 12 months. He sold over 2000 copies of the $500 course.

What did John learn about his passion and long-term goals from his experience with the online course?

John discovered that he had a passion for teaching, training, and coaching. The success of his online course and the positive impact it had on his students' lives was incredibly rewarding for him.

What are some of the key lessons John learned from his journey to becoming a millionaire?

John learned that building a business is not easy and requires a significant upfront cost, both financially and in terms of lifestyle and social life. He also learned that not everyone is cut out for the hustle culture, and it's important to find a balance that works for each individual.