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How I Made $10,000 From My Blog in One Day!
By Todd | April 9, 2008
Although most of the content you will find on We The Change revolves around personal growth and spiritual development, I would like to share with you the story of how I made $10,000 in one day from this website!
The story I am about to share entails none of these strategies. I have manifested money from my blog in a much different sense—one that falls very much in line with my greater purpose in life. I think you will be encouraged by this tale:
A Little Background…
For those of you who read We The Change consistently, you understand that creation of this site was a kind of a personal experiment. You see, about 6 months ago I walked away from a lucrative marketing consulting position to follow my passion in life.
Although I was not exactly sure (at the time) what this passion was, I knew it was not in the field of finance where I had been working. So I just began writing We The Change with the underlying faith that expounding my own personal growth to the world and ‘journaling my journey’ would somehow lead to money and success and all the things I was seemingly walking away from.
In its purest form, the experiment was one of intention manifestation, patience, and faith. I really had no clue how money, for example, was going to manifest. I just felt and knew that if I followed my intuition and my heart all else will fall into place.
Six months later opportunities are percolating and things are bubbling to the surface. It is exciting and something happened last week that brought me 10,000 big ones. But this money, albeit exciting, is just the beginning. Let me explain:
Taking My Contacts Seriously!
Running what has become a relatively popular blog, I get contacted by a wide variety of people. It can sometimes be overwhelming, but I made a commitment from the beginning to review each website/product/service sent my way.
A few months ago, one of my readers sent me a link for a movie that is currently being made called The SHIFT. I was so inspired by the trailer (you can see it at www.theshiftmovie.com) that I contacted the director straight away.
Over the last few months I have become intimately involved in this project, and there are some amazing developments happening. [For more on my journey with the SHIFT movie, read All Roads Leading to Costa Rica For Me. Details of this story are not my mission here].
One of the areas I committed to help The SHIFT was in the area of raising money. Around the same time, I began conversing with another gentleman who contacted me via We The Change. Again, I rarely know who it is I am conversing with, and this particular gentleman wished to interview me for an entrepreneurial series he was doing.
When we got on the phone, we chatted for over an hour and it turned out we are extremely like-minded. His name is Steve Little, and he is someone who has experienced great financial success in
Making The Connection
As I got to know Steve more through conversations and his website Champion Success, I realized that he might be someone who could help with the SHIFT financial situation. So I asked him: “would you consider investing and supporting this project” and he said “I love the idea, set up the call”.
Steve was inspired, and could see the importance of the project. He could also see how much incredible momentum there is for the movie and almost immediately agreed to provide financing for a few upcoming shoots.
To go a step further, Steve has made a commitment to aggregate other like-minded individuals in the
How I Received $10,000
So, as you might have guessed, my 10K was in the form of a finder’s fee for putting investor and creator together. BUT, I would like to say a few things about this:
First off, I have deferred payment at this time for an equity play in the project. As I have made abundantly clear, I believe in this movie and movement and would like to form a long-term relationship with the creators.
Second, this money is literally the tip of the iceberg. Cash is starting to flow into this project and I will be eligible for finder’s fees each time one of my contacts supports the film. There are several more investors that I have found through affiliations on We The Change that will most likely come through with aid.
Third, and most importantly, I have found a project that I truly believe in, and have become an integral part to something that has limitless potential on both the ‘do good for the world’ side AND the financial side. This all happened from starting a blog 6 months ago with nothing more than pure intention and a shelving of practical fears.
What YOU Can Learn
The main point of this story is this: when you follow your passion in life, and really put yourself out there, most of the things you worry about not happening fall by the wayside, and the things you need to survive ‘magically’ appear.
This is not to say everyone reading this should quit their job and start a blog because it is guaranteed success. No, that was my particular path. The question is: what can you do, in your situation, to uncover and follow your passion?
Furthermore, this is a story about thinking outside the box. I love Steve Pavlina’s article, and he has some amazing points about how to make money on a blog. But what about all the connections one makes with like-minded people? What about all the myriad of opportunities that exist within this great web of interconnectedness right here, right now?
I am certain that all the success that is flowing to me, and that will continue to flow, is based on me blogging about the things I have a passion. I have the worst technical skill EVER as a blogger…but I always connect with people and am open to their stories. What is your strength?
Can You Also Make Money With The SHIFT?
If you would like to help me with The SHIFT, I would love to hear from you. The tag-line for this film is ‘a movie made by a movement’ and we are trying to make it so.
If you know anyone that can help support the project financially, maybe the next article is about how YOU made $10,000 in one day.
On the final note regarding this project, I am off to
I mention this as I hope all you readers can send some positive vibes our way for this meeting. Our intention is for the meeting to go great….but even if it doesn’t we will be OK. I guess that’s the most important thing I have learned over the last 6 months!
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Posted by: farouk on April 9th, 2008 at 6:54 amTodd,
Your story affirms the universal truth that when you put your heart and soul behind a cause or a profession that you love the most with deep passion, universe takes care of all the high hanging fruits that prevent most people from doing what it takes in the form of faith, courage, patience and deeply rooted burning desire.
Bravo my friend, I am inspired by this and I would like to speak with you as to how I can engage in this. I am a hotelier and I have contacts that may help this project. Please let me know how I can contact.
Thanks
Posted by: Shilpan | successsoul.com on April 9th, 2008 at 7:23 amShilpan
Thats amazing Shilpan, and thank you SO much for the wonderful sentiments. I am at the airport now going to LA, but would love to speak with you and share the full scope of the project.
Posted by: Todd on April 9th, 2008 at 7:39 amEmail me directly at todd.goldfarb@gmail.com to start the conversation!
Todd
Very inspiring Todd. I think this stuff is great–keep it up.
Posted by: Kevin @ Change Your Tree on April 9th, 2008 at 8:20 amTodd, this is great!
This is a perfect illustration of what can happen when you go after what you believe in.
Posted by: ZHereford on April 9th, 2008 at 9:17 amThat’s amazing! And incredibly inspiring. I love your blog.
I would also like to get involved with The Shift. I am so happy that this movement is happening now, and that I can be a part of it.
Check out my website at www.360degreesuccess.com to learn more about me.
Posted by: David Richeson on April 9th, 2008 at 10:21 amHi Todd, I was SO happy to read this post! A HUGE congrats on following your passion and for it working out for this important film! I would love to talk to you more about it and my thoughts are with you for a successful LA visit. Gratefully, Jenny
Posted by: Jennifer Mannion on April 9th, 2008 at 11:35 amcongratulations on the breakthrough. what you are ultimately describing here is the triple bottom line- businesses that measures corporate performance by profits, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. in other words businesses who care about people, the plant and profits. there has been this gray area with businesses that are in environmental sustainability, and social responsibility arena where we work from passion and almost feel guilty asking for money or charging for services…so i love what you said todd “I have made no secret of my intention to make money with them {projects}” because you are completely on track with building a brilliant and responsible business.
thank you and continued success!
Posted by: Tiffany on April 9th, 2008 at 12:30 pmCongratulations Todd. It is truly inspiring to hear the success stories of others that are really following their passions.
Cheers to you!
Posted by: Jonathan from JonathanMead.com on April 9th, 2008 at 1:25 pmCongrats Todd,
Posted by: Akemi - Yes to Me on April 9th, 2008 at 2:55 pmYou are indeed a great networker with passion and heart. My blessings to you and your projects.
Given where I am in life… in a corporate job that I’m ready to leave and follow my spiritual endeavors, this is very inspiring!
Sometimes other peoples’ successes in this regard… in following spirit… can seem larger than life, or even impossible.
It’s refreshing to see somebody who was in my shoes and is making it happen. Currently, I’m working 3-5 hour nights while my wife and son sleep to make that happen for myself as well.
Posted by: Chris Cade on April 9th, 2008 at 2:56 pmCongrats man and thanks for the inspiration. You’ve proven that it’s truly the connections that count. You show up as you are and speak your truth. What a beautifully authentic strategy!
Posted by: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work on April 9th, 2008 at 3:11 pmHi Todd - congratulations! I was blown away by the title ($10K in one day), but was more blown away by the project you’re involved in. I haven’t heard about SHIFT until I read this article. I see big things coming, indeed.
Posted by: Al at 7P on April 9th, 2008 at 7:01 pmI love happy news and stories about good things happens to good people. Congrats!
Posted by: Ina on April 9th, 2008 at 7:43 pmThe SHIFT movie is inspiring. Something to ponder about and start shifting to the better.
Blessings
Posted by: Gamy Rachel on April 9th, 2008 at 9:06 pmGamy
Congratulations Todd, since discovering your site you have been a real inspiration to my writing and me. I do not know why I was drawn to you but I have told so many people about your blog and how inspiring you are. Keep up the tremendous work; you are truly making a difference in the World!
www.JuiceofChampions.com
Posted by: Brad Baggett on April 9th, 2008 at 10:53 pmCongrats Todd!
Some fellow bloggers may enjoy the webcomic I made on this topic…
http://mojo1000.com/1000cuts/how-i-lost-1076251-blogging.html
Posted by: MonkMojo on April 11th, 2008 at 4:06 pmHey Todd - I just watched the trailer for The Shift. And I must say, as a former U.S. Peace Corps volunteer, the movie certainly looks like a step in the right direction to where the world as a whole should be heading.
I don’t have any money to provide financial support but I do have a Masters degree in International Development, so if you require any assistance please feel free to shoot me an email.
Kind regards,
Posted by: mark @ mytropicalescape on April 13th, 2008 at 7:05 pmMark H.
Lifestyle Design Consultant
Literally ‘Stumbled’ upon your site (I am always awed how Universe brings connections. Shift is what is happening - into awareness. And ’shift’ is fast becoming an accurate account of what is happening in growing number of lives across the globe.
Thanks for sharing,
Posted by: Johan gsmystic on April 14th, 2008 at 11:26 pmJohan
Living From The Heart
http://thedaw.ning.com
Thanks Johan, and to everyone else that so graciously commented. It is much, much appreciated!
Posted by: Todd on April 15th, 2008 at 9:02 amTodd
Hey Todd,
Great story. In fact so great, it pushed me a little closer to my own nebulous path. I have always been a “spiritual” person. I know my place in life. Something was holding me back. You made a point most spiritual people have a problem with, marrying money and spirituality. We probably all understand money is a transference of energy for what you do, yet most of us have a problem with that. We need a Shift.
I saw the trailer a while back. I know now more than ever I have to become more involved with other like-minded people and not just locally. You’ve made that clear. If you ever need another enthusiastic spiritual person, I would love to get in touch with you.
As for “shifts” and why it resonates so well with me, I left my IT and real estate world to follow my passion, I became a life and business coach. Shifts and “Ah ha” moments are what we live for. I have studied hermetic principles for some time now and you would be amazed how well intertwined both are.
Anyway, I could go on and on and on… Thanks for an insightful post and quite a motivating one.
Posted by: Nick on April 16th, 2008 at 10:54 amHey Todd!
Congratulations on that attraction!
This is GREAT stuff man! =)
I think it’s just amazing how you attracted that money without much effort and had FUN while doing it!
To CANI,
Posted by: SaiF on April 21st, 2008 at 2:48 amSaiF
The World’s First Teen
Personal Development Video Blogger
Sometimes it takes “perceived” success (like your career you stepped away from that many people would “think” is success) to truly understand what success is to you as an individual.
Posted by: Eric on April 25th, 2008 at 1:53 pmAmazing post! I just stumbled upon your blog and I have to say it’s first class with an amazing and very authentic undertone.
I have left myself open to inspiration many times and I felt this article found me along with your blog at the right time.
Thank you for your contribution of inspiration and all that you share!
Posted by: Anthony Teegarden on April 30th, 2008 at 10:23 amI relate to taking that leap of faith. I have taken a similar leap with my new web site.
There are so many fears and doubts, but in the end, it comes down to whatever your truth is. And we must follow that. If we do, the right outcomes will ensue.
I’ll subscribe to this site, as I want to follow your journey.
Best to you,
Posted by: John Rocheleau on May 2nd, 2008 at 1:07 pmJohn
When you give, you always receive. Thanks for sharing, i’m waiting for my call now on how to help Hispanics get out of debt.
Posted by: Debt Free Hispanic on May 2nd, 2008 at 5:48 pmTodd:
I am in the process of putting together an interview I had with Peter Clemens, editor of PickTheBrain and blogger at The Change Blog. The first part goes up tonight with the second part next week and you’re mentioned in the 2nd half.
That’s one way your name came to my attention. I’ve heard of you around the blogosphere but when Peter mentioned you, I felt compelled to stop by and I’m glad I did. He said some nice things about you, which made me curious. You know what happens when people get curious - they go on a fact finding mission.
That’s when I found this extremely well written and inspiring article about your involvement with THE SHIFT. I haven’t yet checked out the movie link you provided but will do so in a moment.
Like you, I’ve evolved spiritually and quit a six figure Wall Street career to pursue my passions as an inspirational speaker, writer and pilot. But not just any speaker, writer or pilot.
You see, I’m deaf.
Been that way since birth. Like you, I have a story to tell and I’d love to share some of them with you since you indicated you were interested in hearing about other people’s stories.
It’s obvious that you have a gift for writing. Your inner sense of power obviously jumps off the page in a way that’s authentic, down to earth and unassuming. These are admirable qualities I look for when inviting people to be interviewed at my blog and when considering the possibility of subscribing. Well, consider yourself invited for an interview and me as a new subscriber!
Look forward to hearing from you. Now off to check the link for THE SHIFT.
Posted by: Stephen Hopson on May 13th, 2008 at 6:26 pmHi Todd,
Wow congrats! Thank you for sharing your story! I’m always looking for ways to improve myself and I’m glad to have found your blog. Thank you for sharing with us.
Cheers,
Posted by: Roy Phay on May 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 amRoy
I’ve just discovered your blog while searching images to make an affirmation board (the make money sign). I’m hooked!
Posted by: M Harper on June 30th, 2008 at 7:18 pmThanks for all of the interesting articles and best wishes for your continued success!!
Oh! you poor puppy! you done such a fine job! I’m so proud of you i could just shit! Wow you made 10 grand,,, you were sitting in your secure little world with a bank account that meant that no matter what its impossible to have a bad day and one day while you were eating your sushi you suggested to daddy war bucks to invest a wad of cash in project (B) oh Wow! and you walk away with ten grand,,,, come see me when you have no idea where the money is coming from to pay your bills and you don’t travel in your big uppity circles ande tell me how to make 10 grand!
Posted by: Peter on July 16th, 2008 at 11:05 pm