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The Making Money Online Diaries

The Making Money Online Diaries

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 The Make Money Online Diaries with: Des Hamilton

What does it really take to make money online when you're juggling real life, family chaos a cost of living crisis and a world in which you're told 76 times a day that making £10k a month is easier than making a tea?

Join me, Des Hamilton, dad of four, former fraud detective, and the guy who turned £200 into £100,000, as he records honest, unfiltered episodes from his car, in-between the school runs and business meetings.

This is a front-row seat to the highs, lows, experiments and lessons of making a living online, while staying grounded in the real world. From side hustles, Amazon FBA and TikTok Shop to brand deals, community building, agency owning and mindset shifts that actually matter, Des shares the journey as it happens.

No fluff. No filters. Just the truth about building a business online, one imperfect step at a time. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 8: Amazon vs TikTok? Stop the Tribalism

    8: Amazon vs TikTok? Stop the Tribalism
    Sep 4 2025
    In this unedited, unscripted solo episode, I’m back on the school run sharing a full, unfiltered 30-minute rant (yes, rant!) about the toxic tribalism between business models. Amazon vs TikTok, free vs paid, introvert vs extrovert. I break it all down, speak my truth, and update you on my brand new 10k/10kg/10k challenge and why Leeds might just be the most important live event we’ve ever done.

    Key Highlights:

    • The truth about Amazon vs TikTok shop – and why it’s NOT either/or
    • Resilience, imposter syndrome, and the mindset shifts that actually matter
    • How I’m planning to lose 10kg, gain 10,000 followers, and make £10,000 by December
    • A full behind-the-scenes breakdown of the Leeds Live Event – speakers, brands, creators & more!
    • Why your next level in business depends on community, not competition
    Whether you’re selling on Amazon, smashing it on TikTok, or figuring out your first step, this episode is your reminder that the real win is in staying in the game. Forget the camps, ditch the shade, and double down on your vision. And if you haven’t got your ticket for Leeds yet, get your finger out of your bum. What are you waiting for?

    Des’s Links

    AffiliNation – The Fastest Growing Agency in TikTok Shop. We will train you and give you the tools to change your life. For Free. No catches.
    👉 www.affilination.co.uk

    Social Commerce LIVE – See Des and many many others in action at his live event on 3rd October in Leeds. More details and tickets available at
    👉 https://des-hamilton.co.uk/live-events/

    Sign up to be an affiliate for the Live event
    👉 https://des-hamilton.co.uk/affiliate-registration/

    Facebook Group: Des’s group on Online Money Making
    👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/3815342875359610
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    30 mins
  • 7: Networking Matters More Than You Think

    7: Networking Matters More Than You Think
    Aug 28 2025
    Join me, Des Hamilton, back in the car and deep into the summer holidays (send help), as I reflect on the power of real networking—not the cringe LinkedIn version, but the kind that actually helps you grow. From sprint seasons to the value of face-to-face meetups, this episode dives into how relationships built over time can move your business forward.

    Key Highlights:

    • Why Q4 prep needs to start now

    • The sprint vs. marathon reality of running an online business

    • What networking really means (spoiler: it’s not just DMs and coffee chats)

    • How live events have impacted my journey and others in the community

    • Real-world stories of connections that turned into collaborations, clients, and support systems

    If you’re serious about making money online, your network needs nurturing - and there’s no better place to do that than in person. Come meet us in Leeds and start building the relationships that will grow your business. Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode with your crew, and keep showing up.

    Des’s Links

    AffiliNation – The Fastest Growing Agency in TikTok Shop. We will train you and give you the tools to change your life. For Free. No catches.
    👉 www.affilination.co.uk

    Social Commerce LIVE – See Des and many others in action at his live event on 3rd October in Leeds
    🎟️ More details and tickets: www.des-hamilton.co.uk

    Facebook Group: Des’s group on Online Money Making
    👉 Join here
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    17 mins
  • 6: Friends, Family & Funnels: Balancing Real Life with Online Graft

    6: Friends, Family & Funnels: Balancing Real Life with Online Graft
    Aug 21 2025
    This week, I drive you through one of the rawest episodes yet - an honest look at the chaos, clarity, and community behind the scenes of running an agency and an online business. Plus, a drive home with Claire - my wife, business partner, and all-round legend - as she shares how her role has evolved inside AffiliNation and what it really takes to grow in this space.

    Whether you're juggling business with family life, or wondering if you need to ditch your old mates to grow - this one’s for you.

    🔑 Key Highlights:

    • Why I refuse to cut off friends who "don’t get the business" – and why you shouldn’t either

    • The mental battle of separating business from personal – and how Luke helps keep me grounded

    • Claire's evolution from Amazon FBA seller to a vital pillar in the agency – coaching, admin, campaign strategy, TikTok liaison and more

    • What it really looks like behind-the-scenes in a top-performing TikTok Shop agency

    • The truth about consistency, algorithm changes, and why authenticity now matters more than ever

    Guest Spotlight:

    Claire Hamilton – Online seller turned agency powerhouse.
    From live campaigns and global brand liaisons to running VAs and shaping affiliate strategies, Claire is the engine behind much of what keeps AffiliNation moving.

    If you’ve ever doubted yourself, your journey, or thought about giving up because it got “too hard” - listen to this. You’re not alone. And if you’re chasing a better life, it starts with surrounding yourself with the right people. Don't trade real connections for fake hustle.

    Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder to keep going!

    Des’s Links

    AffiliNation – The Fastest Growing Agency in TikTok Shop. We will train you and give you the tools to change your life. For Free. No catches.
    👉 www.affilination.co.uk

    Social Commerce LIVE – See Des and many many others in action at his live event on 3rd October in London. More details and tickets available at:
    👉 www.des-hamilton.co.uk

    Facebook Group – Des's group on Online Money Making
    👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/3815342875359610
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    38 mins
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