Don't Fall for these 3 'Building an Online Business' Myths!

If the words 'funnel', 'SEO,' or 'automation' make you want to run for the hills — you’re not alone.
I used to think building an online business meant learning a new language… or ten.

But I can honestly say, you don’t need to be a tech genius to create a successful, freedom-driven business. You just need a simple proven system, a bit of guidance, a dash of confidence and the willingness to put some work in.

Let’s bust some myths and talk about how you can get started — tech wobbles and all.

I'm Jennie, and these are the 2 biggest reasons I started my online business!

How to Build your Online Income

↑ This free training is where it all started for me ↑

Myth #1: “I need to be great with tech to succeed online”

Nope. You don’t.

Most successful online business owners that I know (the busy parents, retirees, and labourers looking for a way out), started out just like you — clicking buttons nervously, Googling what 'DNS' means, and wondering if they'd ever figure it out and feel confident.

The difference?
Like me, they followed a step-by-step system that taught them what they needed, when they needed it — not everything all at once.

Myth #2: “It’s too late for me to learn this stuff”

Right lovely, you’re 50 (or thereabouts I'm guessing) — not 150!

You're smart. You’re resourceful. And you’ve probably raised kids, managed a household, held down multiple jobs… that’s real-life skill right there.

Learning online business tech isn’t about age — it’s about mindset and method.  There are SO many tools to make this stuff SUPER EASY, if you know where to find them!

And guess what? When the tech is broken down clearly and simply, it becomes empowering instead of overwhelming.  I know Grandparents crushing this stuff - so don't tell me it's too late for you!

How to Build your Online Income

Myth #3: “Everything online is too complicated and overwhelming”

The overwhelm is real for EVERYONE, I was massively caught up in overthinking and procrastination. There’s so much information out there — it's difficult to know who to trust, what's BS and "seriously, what do I actually have to DO, to get started"

That’s why I stopped trying to piece it all together from YouTube, random courses and over-hyped promises from 18 year old 'guru's standing in front sports cars.  I found a program that walked me through it all, step-by-step.

No fluff. No jargon. Just clarity.

How to Build your Online Income

What Helped Me Get Unstuck?

Before this, I’d already tried four different MLM businesses (← click to read more about that journey) — and I was honestly burnt out.

I was chasing monthly targets, hosting parties I didn’t enjoy, and trying to recruit (or sell to) friends and family.
But what I really wanted?
Something real. Something I could build and be proud of. Something mine.

I finally found a platform that taught me how to build a real online business — even though I’m not a “tech person.”
It simplified everything, from picking a business model that perfectly aligned with who I was, to setting up automations to getting traffic.

The best part?
I didn’t need to have anything figured out beforehand (literally, no ideas, no products to sell, no clue!) I just had to show up, trust the proven system and follow the steps to digital triumph!

If that sounds like what you need, you can check out the same free intro course I started with. No pressure — just great value information.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever whispered 'I’m just not good with tech,' I want you to know that you can still build a wildly successful online business.

You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to start.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

I'm not going to lie, it's not been easy, but it has all made sense.   It's been logical, well delivered, well supported and life changing.  If you are willing to put some effort in, I can promise that what's on the other side is worth everything.

Ready to see what's possible for you?

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I’ve grown several income streams in spirituality and mindset, and now have 100,000+ YouTube subscribers!"

Landria

By working online, I get to do much more of things like this.

If you do decide to check out the free course, please don't forget to check your junk mail - it's coming from me at Laptopmums I look forward to helping you discover if starting an online biz is right for you

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How to Earn an (uncapped) Income Online in 2025

Why I Chose to Set Up an Online Business

I'll never forget the call from my neighbour.  She’d just seen my little girl run out into the road, while the au-pair was on her phone.  I knew I couldn’t wait a day longer.  My time in the military was nearly over, but I vowed to always be the one holding my girls hands from then on.  And I never wanted, to ever again, have to ask a boss for time off to share in the milestones of their development. 

I knew that I had to find a way to work from home and provide a better life for my family without sacrificing those precious moments with my girls.  What followed is a very long story of numerous failures at MLM businesses and a coaching business that cost me more to run than I made!  I reached a meltdown as I felt trapped in a relentless cycle of daily chores and ‘work’ obligations.  I wouldn’t wish this on anyone, but I was determined to create my own success - maybe that's why you are here too?

Back then, I had no idea about earning an income online.  I reckon even if I did , I would have dismissed it as too techy.  In fact, it was really techy back then, but these days it all SO much easier for just about ANYBODY to learn and apply the skills given the right training (and if you can cut & paste, you're half way there!).  This is my journey to learning the digital skills that have allowed me to make my living online and I'd love it to be yours too.

How 12 Minutes Can Change EVERYTHING!

The world has changed SO MUCH (you might have noticed?!!), and with it, the old assurances of traditional employment have dwindled.  Relying solely on one source of income these days is too risky and for most people it just isn’t enough to cover all their needs, let alone their desires. 

I’d started to realise I could take my coaching business online, but having invested in numerous ‘shiny objects’ I realised there was so much more to it than many 'gurus' would have you know.  After failing to achieve any kind of success and being overwhelmed by the tech and the apparent need to ‘splash myself all over social media’ I was ready to give in ‘and get a proper job’ (my family could see my desperation and thought this would be best for me).

The thing is, I just knew there must be a way to make it work.  It looked to me like there were far less ‘intelligent’ (maybe harsh, but that’s what it seemed) people making a lot of money online. 

Surely there was something I could do?

Sometimes it’s only when our backs are truly against the wall that we develop the grit needed to push forward.  I’d seen some ads for some free training that I’d figured were too good to be true, but what if I actually started watching some of these?  Ultimately, I dismissed many, they just didn’t feel right (I’m a big believer in gut instinct), but there was one training that stood out. 

It was short and pulled no punches.

In 12 minutes, I knew I was in the right place.  There was no promise of overnight success, of making millions in the first month or showing me how to be some kind of influencer.  It introduced a Mission Map that would allow me to chart a path that was unique to me, my values and my passions.

I learned that the secret was all about putting in some hard work 'up front', setting up automated systems, that then created income 24/7.

Watch the 12 Min Training HERE

It showed me how people that are earning an income online are leveraging digital assets and building systems that generate revenue round the clock.  It showed me how I could start a side hustle or set up a business that could earn me more than I ever had in the Royal Air Force (which has now happened!)

I learned that with the right step-by-step guidance, but with no ideas, being rubbish at tech and with limited time, I could build a successful online business that I was truly passionate about.  And not only that, I’d be joining a community of likeminded souls around the world doing the same and supporting each other through the journey. 

I knew it was time to push away from the wall, stop the pity party and get to work.  I felt in my bones I had found the answer and I set about designing the fulfilling life I now have.  It's not been plain sailing, I've failed forward over and over, but I knew I wasn't going to stop until I had my own successful online business.  And along the way I’ve been able to be the mum I always wanted to be and that my girls needed.  I never missed a school play, a family assembly or a sports day.

Here's How I Did It

After that 12 min intro, I invested in the business building course that covered EVERY type of online business.  I’m still following my ‘mission map’ to create multiple income streams for long term security.  Full disclosure, this is my journey and I’m still in the trenches building some of these, but having discovered Affiliate Marketing early on, and starting there, I have a regular online income while I ‘play’ with other revenue streams!

1. E-commerce Store

I’ve used the training to build an Etsy store for my health and fitness businesses.  Leveraging the power of digital assets, drop shipping and Print on Demand technology so I don’t have to keep or send any products myself. 

What passions might you be able to create a store out of?  

2. Online Courses & Coaching

I’m turning my old coaching business into online courses.  I’m loving creating the content that I know has the power to help people lead healthier, stronger lives.  And through the education and coaching I invested in, I know how to properly and effectively market myself this time round!

3. Freelance Services

Using the numerous skills I have acquired while going through the education I invested in, I now have ‘in demand’ online skills that I’ve used to generate occasional freelance income. 

I never believed I could learn so much Tech stuff at my age, let alone use it to generate income!

4. Affiliate Marketing

This is where it all started for me.  This largely passive income stream was crucial, as it brought in money even when I was busy with family commitments.  I wanted to get going quickly without having to create my own products.  It’s where many new online ‘entrepreneurs’ cut their teeth.  Many actually stay here, because when you know how to market ‘high ticket’ products that offer thousands in commission, why not?!

5. Books

I NEVER imagined I’d be an author, but leveraging the power of AI, the ‘e-commerce’ training and Amazon’s Print on Demand service, I’ve just brought out my second ‘low content’ book! 

 

6. Membership Businesses

Lastly, with the help of the coaches, I’m working on 2 new monthly subscription services, based around my healthy, happy habits coaching and nutrition content. 

This will provide a steady, predictable income and give me the satisfaction of curating products that really spark joy in me.

Is this ‘online life’ for you? 

If you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed, creating an online business (or businesses!) might be your way out, even if right now, you have absolutely NO IDEAS of your own.  Just imagine creating a successful online business that not only brings in extra income but also brings you joy and fulfillment.  

Start small; just by adding one online side hustle, generating about £27.40 daily, you could add approximately £10,000 to your annual income.  This boost might be all you need to ease your financial strain and give you the security and the freedom to make awesome choices for your family.

The Truth…

You’ve probably seen loads of stuff about working online and wondered if the courses on offer are legit or even useful.

A lot of it isn’t, much of it will only get you part way through.

The thing is, there’s some good stuff out there too. 

I’m not going to diss any other programmes and courses out there (like most people do).   Lots of people are having success from many other education providers. 

However, what I know from my personal experience and from the feedback from SO MANY of our new members, is that the courses and coaching we invested in after watching this intro video is definitely the best and most comprehensive we have encountered. 

If you do decide to jump into the step-by-step ‘Mission Map’ business builder, you'll discover exactly the right route for you, not just a 'cookie cutter' course that leaves you confused and unsupported.

So, are you ready for a helluva ride? 

It’s over to you - is a new life in 2025 worth a 12 minute look see’?

The Adventure Starts Here

 

 

PS. If you do decide ultimately to check out any of the courses, you'll get to see much more of me.  I'm not someone who lures you in, then disappears.

PPS.  Another disclosure moment - this video isn't the exact video I watched.  It has been re-recorded recently, equally as powerful though!

PPS.  If you are still sceptical and would like some extra information, you can SIGN UP HERE for some further free training that will explain more about different online business models.

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How an Injured PT learned the Ultimate ‘Work From Home’ Secret!

My back first ‘went’ in 2013.  That’s when my fitness business started heading downhill. As a Personal Trainer and bootcamp instructor, I used to carry out some work from home, but it was very much ‘trading my time for money’ when clients came to train with me. I’m going to open your eyes to a whole new work from home idea called Affiliate Marketing. It helped me transform my life, and finally pulled me out of the pain filled, mental health hole that I fell into for a few years.

Imposter Syndrome & Online Training

It was during the years that I was somewhat ‘lost’ that I first discovered the idea of taking my fitness business online. I loved the idea of working online as we then began a chaotic 4 year period where we moved house 4 times! The thought that I could take my fitness business online and work remotely with clients was a revelation (and this was before the Pandemic).  The programme I initially invested in showed me everything I needed to be an online PT.  It was brilliant and I loved to learn these new online skills.

The trouble is though, I no longer felt like a good coach; how could I train others when I was still in pain physically and mentally. To be fair, I developed a bunch of programmes and had some success delivering them, and even though I got great results for my clients and received lovely testimonials, the imposter syndrome was real! And by now, we were fully renovating our new property – a listed building.

Just as we embarked on our renovations, I came across a great course about setting up an online business I loved, that didn’t require me to have any of my own products or courses (or splash myself all over social media!) I’d actually seen a similar one the year before and dismissed it, but this time, something drew me in, it looked genuinely possible.

Learning how to Work from Home as an Affiliate Marketer

Despite being a sucker for a shiny object, I was still hugely sceptical of a potential scam.  I also had some fear about my technical abilities, could someone my age actually set up an online business?  Would I need to be splashing myself all over Social Media? (Turns out, not all all!) The course was such great value and refundable though, so it seemed like a no-brainer to at least check out what was possible online, so I could make an informed choice. 

The training was superb and after engaging with some coaches and the community I could see it was completely legit.  It wasn’t long before I went ‘all in’ to set up an affiliate marketing business and to use the education to re-energise my fitness business.

Full disclosure – my partner wasn’t happy with my investment, he thought it was another one of my ‘shiny objects’ and that I’d never see a return on my investment.

Too many rabbits……

I guess he knew me well, because despite having all the support and training at my fingertips, I just couldn’t make it work.  The thing is, I was doing all the project management on our home as well as being chief decorator.  As we were renovating, we were living in a tiny flat and I was driving 45 mins each way to the girl’s schools, so I was chief taxi driver. I was also working free for a friend who let me use some of her office space, and I was also working to build my online fitness business, whilst also thinking I could set up an affiliate marketing business (I’d chosen the Affiliate Marketing route, as this was the quickest and easiest way to start earning a good income). Talk about trying to catch multiple rabbits!!

“(S)He who chases two rabbits, catches none”
Confucious

Mentally and physically I wasn’t in a great place, but the chase continued. 

And, of course, I continued to fail!

We finally moved in, but having run out of funds and unable to complete a number of jobs in the house, it wasn’t the celebration we’d hoped for.  We had no kitchen, no garden and no carpets!  Then the pandemic hit.  I was getting a little traction as on online coach (using the new training I’d invested in), but now every PT in the world jumped online and most of them were doing stuff for free!  So I continued to flounder around with both my online businesses, whilst doing all my ‘mum’ stuff (and some additional family stuff, I’m not going to go into) so still those rabbits were frolicking free in the fields, waving their fingers at me!

My mental health was taking a battering, I was drinking too much, I’d lost any enthusiasm for training as most things just hurt, and all this time I hadn’t appreciated the chaos menopause was having until hot flushes and night sweats left me truly wrecked (that’s a whole other story!!)

In all of this, I continued to subscribe to the incredible community of online entrepreneurs and coaching & training resources I had access to, as I just knew I was in the right place. I could see the success others were having in their ‘work from home jobs’ and knew I could do it too, somehow.  And then, my back ‘went’ again. This time, the pain was so bad I ended up horizontal for 9 weeks.  I was in excruciating pain.  I couldn’t sit, I could barely stand, my left leg felt like it was on fire.  The only slight relief came from lying on my side. 

That’s when I finally decided to ‘park’ my fitness business for a while.

I used those 9 weeks to get stuck into the training I had invested in and really learn how to be a successful Affiliate Marketer.

Lying on my side, I joined the group calls.

Lying on my side, I had my 1-2-1 calls with some incredible coaches.

Lying on my side, I wrote a blog post.

Lying on my side, I set up a Google Ad to that blog post.

7 days after setting up that ad, whilst I was open water swimming (having had 2 spinal block injections) I made my first sale through affiliate marketing.

6 months later I had my first ever 5 figure month – with just that same single blog post.

I’ve spent years chasing 2 ‘business’ rabbits, but having been forced to focus on just the one, I can now proudly say I’m a successful (high ticket) affiliate marketer! (you can see some of my high ticket commissions in the screenshot below).

No more trading time for money.

I have income being generated 24/7 through the systems I have in place, and I now have the time to focus some attention back to my fitness business.  Having now learnt how to effectively and successfully work from home, I’m not trading time for money with coaching any more. Much as I’ve loved it, I’m loving the freedom that working online brings me, more!  I have digital health and fitness resources (including some on menopause!) that having created once, will generate a passive income using the digital marketing skills I have learned through the training.

I can finally pay off the loan I took out when I decided to invest in myself.
I bought some new carpets!!

And we are sticking with our second-hand kitchen a while longer, because I’m taking the family on a cruise this year!

Working online on my terms has been a life changer and it all started when I checked out this course…..

** Spoiler alert…don’t get p*ssed off if you are offered the foundational course when you check out the intro course.  The intro course is to show you all the possible routes to online success (and hopefully prove to you that this is a real opportunity), the foundation course is the actual step-by-step blueprint that will get your online business up and running (Either Affiliate Marketing, or e-commerce, or coaching or anything you choose to do!)

Why wouldn’t you be offered this amazing course – it’s the perfect next step if you are actually serious about getting started.

**Reality check – This is not a get rich quick scheme.  If you want to learn how to work from home and earn £10k a month (or even a £1K side-hustle) doing something you currently don’t know how to, you must expect to invest in the education, the systems and the support to run your new business. 

Get stuck into the intro course, then you can decide if this life is for you (you can even get a refund if you don’t think it’s been of value!)

I’m here if you have any questions.

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