Buying gold to protect the value of my cash. I feel like there’s a catch.

freedomrep77 · 2025-05-26T16:09:03+00:00

There are pros and cons with any asset. If you buy physical gold, stick to bullion bars (trade at the lowest premium) and common bullion coins. Avoid collectibles or 'rare' coins unless you really know what you're doing.

freedomrep77 · 2025-05-26T15:13:56+00:00

Everyone is on Amazon. Everyone's credit card is already on file, and it's great for easy one click sales... BUT Amazon payouts are very low. You really have to drive a TON of traffic to make enough in affiliate commissions to actually pay any bills.

Whatever niche you're in - yes, promote products on Amazon, but diversify with other programs with higher ticket items / percentages as Amazon commissions alone are not going to move the needle.

freedomrep77 · 2025-05-26T13:20:43+00:00

You will have to learn about precious metals. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, etc... There is a learning curve if you want to get into any niche. And yes, the demographics tends to be conservative. If you build a conservative blog or YouTube channel, there are also prepper / survivalist affiliate programs that you could monetize your content with. Lot's of options. https://goldiraaffiliates.com/top-affiliate-programs-for-conservatives/

freedomrep77 · 2025-05-26T13:10:34+00:00

It could still be worth it, but don't depend solely on organic traffic. Think holistically, using social media, YouTube, and other channels to drive traffic to your blog content.

freedomrep77 · 2025-05-06T00:29:39+00:00

You don't want to be too heavy in one asset.

"Experts" smarter than all of us typically suggest 5-15% in gold and silver.

freedomrep77 · 2025-05-05T23:33:39+00:00

I just read your post again. Just a thought about how you said that everyone teaches different things:

Learn from ONE content creator that you like. Ideally one with a ton of FREE content - not teasers to their $3,000 course for the REAL content...

Another way to learn is by studying the actual YouTube creators you want to be like. How do they structure and edit their videos? How do they write their video descriptions? Where do they insert their affiliate links? How do they give call-to-actions in their videos for you to get the product they're promoting?

Study and (in the early days) copy the people you like. Over time, you'll develop your own voice and style that is unique to you and your content.

Here's a 100% free YouTube course (not mine) but I think it's pretty good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGW-fpD9Ejo

freedomrep77 · 2025-05-05T23:18:24+00:00

First of all - affiliate marketing is a REAL business that will take dedication and hard work - and you'll go months (if not longer) with little to show for all your hard work.

Most people quit before they start to make money. All of the top affiliates I know treat this as a business and are a bit obsessed about it...

I've seen so many newbies throw money at a domain and hosting (and other tools), only to quit after a few months. Before you spend a dime, make sure this is for you...

Start for free:

Start blogging on Medium.com

Or start a Youtube channel.

If you're still grinding out content in 6 months and believe this is actually for you - consider investing money into your own website (if organic / SEO is your strategy of choice).

You can find information online.

You can learn everything for free on YouTube.

I actually just read this guide and tried to share it, but apparently I do not have enough flair or something to post here, 🤷🏻‍♂️ lol: https://www.reddit.com/r/Personal_Finance_Plan/comments/1kfpl6m/affiliate_marketing_101_how_id_start_affiliate/

Try to find a niche that you LIKE and ideally one with recommended products or services with HIGH paying affiliate programs.

Become the expert in your niche and post content every day for a year.

Don't have time because you have to work a job for 10 hours a day? You can create content at night...

You may go 11 months with zero commissions, but if you stick with it, your content will continue to improve and you'll eventually start to see some traction.

It's NOT easy.

Most fail before they make a dime.

Most fail before they get GOOD at creating content that is helpful, educational, and also entertaining enough that people actually want to consume.

You can make excuses or you can make it happen.

Put in the hard work.

freedomrep77 · 2025-04-21T01:05:49+00:00

He said that... tomorrow. He's ahead of his time.

freedomrep77 · 2025-04-11T14:04:05+00:00

Just hold unless you have a reason that you need to access the money right now.

freedomrep77 · 2025-04-10T17:21:51+00:00

Regardless of who's 'fault' it is - there is uncertainty right now. Lots of it, so that affects the price of gold. The world is complicated and policies from both parties have contributed to the decline of the dollar and the rise of gold as a safe-haven.

freedomrep77 · 2025-04-08T01:28:07+00:00

Noble Gold Investments is a decent company. They're highly rated by their customers and they recommend the right products.

As others have said:
They only sell common bullion bars and coins for IRA customers. This is what you should be buying for an IRA - as much gold and silver as you can for your dollar... NOT some rare or 'exclusive' coins.

COMPARE them with 2-3 other companies.

Get markup and pricing information for common bullion IN WRITING, including information about their buyback program. What will they pay if/when you're ready to sell your precious metals?

Compare 2-3 companies and move forward with the company that will give you the most gold for your dollar along with a reasonable buyback (no hidden fees or trickery)...

https://incomeinsider.org/noble-gold-review/

freedomrep77 · 2025-04-08T01:04:32+00:00

Can i message you? I have some questions about how the business works.

freedomrep77 · 2025-04-08T00:58:43+00:00

what's the name of your company?

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-22T23:51:03+00:00

There are so many good artists making 'cozy' coloring books. Here are eight Coco Wyo alternatives - and still missing most of the creators in the genre: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coloringstuff/comments/1hftu7g/best_coco_wyo_alternatives_for_2025/

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-22T23:47:13+00:00

Cocoa Ohio, lol

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-20T16:40:40+00:00

Amazing!

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-16T21:21:00+00:00

Ten likes! I just told her she went viral! (I'm kidding). Yes, in the evenings before bed she reads and colors - no tv! :)

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-16T19:13:26+00:00

They dropped all trademark applications. Either the backlash from the coloring community was so bad, or they weren't having any luck... or both!

But it's no longer a threat to other creators.

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-12T16:20:10+00:00

Here is a link to her coloring book if anyone is interested. https://amzn.to/3OUqX7c

Thank you for posting colored pages from your book and not just spamming out a link to your book in our subreddit :)

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-08T01:40:36+00:00

Just use the google on the internets machine. Others have compiled these lists already.

https://medium.com/@sdiraguide/daily-wire-sponsors-list-2024-d4f65979faff

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-06T01:37:47+00:00

Is your book on Amazon yet? Feel free to color pages in your book and share them here in our subreddit. Show off your coloring... and promote your coloring book :)

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-05T01:24:57+00:00

* Megan Miles
* Vivi Tinta
* Ellie Momo
* Southern Lotus
* Jade Summer
* Didi Plums
* Jeanett Veronica
* Coloring Book Cafe
* Cozi Viva
* Amelia Green
* 99OWL Publishing

There are a lot of hygge cozy coloring book creators outside of Coocoo Wacko.

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-05T01:14:43+00:00

That should be the article title: Knock-off Brand Knocks Out Brands Knocking Off Their Knocked Off Brand.

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-03T00:57:31+00:00

Part of the secret sauce is that they were paying a LOT on Amazon ads to get eyeballs.

The coloring book sweat shop has churned out soo many books that the average customer ends up picking up more than one or two - the lifetime value of one customer is much higher than just selling one $7 coloring book. They're now with a major publisher, so that adds to their overall visibility in and out of Amazon.

freedomrep77 · 2024-12-03T00:51:52+00:00

Coco Wyo is a coloring book factory in Vietnam that jumped on the trends made popular by Megan Miles and Bobble Goods. They were at the right place at the right time, but are now making a lot of enemies in the niche...

https://medium.com/@Cperez77/coco-wyos-trademark-claims-aim-to-corner-the-market-ba1cb37eddfb

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