The Truth About Making Money Online
Before we get into the “what” (products, marketing, funnels etc), let’s talk about the truth behind online income.
If you’ve spent time on social media, you’ve probably seen people posting screenshots of $10K months, or saying they “made money while they slept.” That can either feel inspiring… or completely fake. So, let’s cut through the noise.
Let’s see what you think! For each statement below, click True or False and see if you’re right.
So how do people actually make money online?
It comes down to two main ways:
Trading time for money – freelance gigs, tutoring, coaching. Great for quick income but limited by how many hours you can work.
Building digital assets – products, courses, memberships, affiliate systems. This is where the real leverage comes in because you create once and can sell unlimited times.
Why is this worth it?
Start-up costs are tiny compared to traditional businesses.
You can work from anywhere.
Your business can grow without needing more staff or overhead.
You get flexibility to design life on your terms.
Objection: “Sounds too good to be true.”
Fair point. There are scams out there. Here’s the difference:
Scams promise overnight riches with zero effort.
Real online business teaches you skills and systems that build income over time.
We're here to help you focus on the real path.
The Digital Launchpad was created by Mark Shiers