So far this week, we’ve talked about:
The humble $5 sale that repeats every month
Two real products you can share right now — GotBackup and My Lead Gen Secret
The simple idea: sell it once, get paid for years

Today, let’s answer the question everybody asks:
“Okay Matt, but how many sales do I really need for this to matter?”

Spoiler: Probably less than you think. Let’s dig in.

Stop Thinking “One Sale” — Think “Stacked Sales”

Most new affiliate marketers spend all their energy chasing one big score. They dream of that massive $997 course sale. But they underestimate the power of stacking dozens (or hundreds) of small sales instead.

It’s way easier for someone to say yes to $5–$10/month for something useful than to whip out a grand for a one-time offer they might not even use.

Your job? Stack tiny yeses that snowball.

Let’s Do Some Simple Freedom Math

Grab a pen — or just do the quick mental math with me:

• Say you’re earning an average of $5 per customer per month.
• 10 customers = $50/month — pizza or gas money
• 50 customers = $250/month — a car payment
• 100 customers = $500/month — a chunk of rent
• 500 customers = $2,500/month — real breathing room
• 1,000 customers = $5,000/month — now you’re talking life-changing money

It’s just numbers. Each sale might feel tiny, but they stack like bricks. It’s not magic — it’s math.

What’s Your Freedom Number?

This is where it gets personal. Forget $5K/month for a sec — what amount would make your life feel lighter right now?

• $250/month covers groceries?
• $500/month pays the car note?
• $1,000/month means you can save or pay off a credit card?

Write that number down. Now divide it by $5. That’s how many recurring signups you really need.

But Wait — What About Drop-Off?

Let’s be real — not everyone sticks forever. Maybe they find another tool, or cancel because they didn’t use it. So let’s plan conservatively:

If you need 100 active subscriptions, aim for 120–150 to cover normal drop-off. This is how smart affiliates think: plan for churn, stay consistent, and keep adding new people.

The Sneaky Power of Compounding

Here’s what makes this so fun: your recurring sales build while you’re still doing other things.

Let’s say you’re adding 5–10 new subscriptions a week. That’s 20–40 a month. Maybe some drop off, but your base grows because you’re always sharing, always promoting.

In 3 months, you might have 50–100 active signups.
In 6 months, maybe you’re at 200–300.
A year from now? Who knows — you could have replaced a part-time job with “boring” backup sales and daily lead commissions.

Where Do You Find These People?

People always ask, “Where do I find 100 people, Matt?”

Here’s the thing: you don’t have to find them all today. You find them one at a time:

Family & friends — start with people who need secure backups or cheap leads.
Online — post on Facebook, drop a link on your blog, or answer questions in groups.
Your email list — keep adding value, keep sharing your link.
Ads (optional) — if you’re ready later, you can scale up with paid ads once you know what works.

And if you use My Lead Gen Secret, you literally get new people every single day to show your offers to — so the well never runs dry.

How Long Will It Take?

Here’s the truth: some people hit 100 signups in a month. Others take a year. The difference is how consistent you are and how real you are with people.

This is not a lottery ticket — it’s a snowball. Once it starts rolling, the momentum is amazing.

One Sale a Day = Freedom

I love this thought:

• One new recurring sale a day = 365 customers in a year.
• Even if half drop off? That’s 180 paying you every single month.
• $5 each? That’s $900/month.
• Not fancy Lamborghini money — but a huge difference for groceries, car payments, or a weekend getaway every month — for work you did months ago.

Ready to Do Your Freedom Math?

Write down your goal: “I want $___ per month in recurring income.”
Divide it by $5.
That’s your target number of signups.
Break it into weekly chunks: How many people do you need to sign up each week to get there in 6 months or a year?

When you see it on paper, it suddenly feels doable. Because it is.

Coming Up Tomorrow…

Now that you know your magic number, tomorrow we’re tackling the how — How to promote without begging, annoying your friends, or spamming people.

I’ll share easy ways to talk about these offers naturally, so people want to buy and stick around.

If you haven’t yet, check out these tools:

• GotBackup — your quiet backup income.
• My Lead Gen Secret — endless daily leads and recurring commissions.

Your small sales army is waiting. Stack it, Matt style.

Always stay teachable and keep going. If you’re serious about building your own income stream, stick with this series—you won’t regret it.

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Until Next Time,

Matt

mleist@digitalfivel.com

P.S. Remember Psalm 146:3-5