Brutally honest advice (most won't like this)

Hey there friend,

I posted a video recently that I knew would piss some people off.

But it needed to be said.

If I did TikTok Shop like everyone else does, I'd be broke.

Back in my 9-5 looking for the next thing.

Most people are setting themselves up to fail mathematically, and they don't even realize it.

Whether your goal is $10k or $20k per month, the way you're approaching this platform won't get you there.

2025 Is The Breaking Point

This year, there will be two categories of TikTok Shop affiliates:

Category 1: People who had some success but don't understand why it worked. They'll keep struggling and eventually quit.

Category 2: People who learn to make data-driven decisions and build systems. They'll make consistent money.

Getting lucky is no longer a strategy.

The Math Has To Work

Want to make $10k/month in commissions?

At 20% commission, you need to generate $50k in sales.

If the product you're promoting isn't doing at least $50k total monthly sales, how exactly do you plan to capture a meaningful piece?

You can't magically create revenue out of thin air.

Most people don't reverse engineer their goals. They just make videos randomly and hope something works.

BIG MISTAKE!!

Why Most People Are Failing

You're promoting the top trending products on TikTok Shop.

Newsflash: That's exactly why you're not making money.

The top 3 affiliates for any product capture 50-75% of all sales.

If you're not in that top 3, you're fighting for scraps.

So if that’s not you, it’s time for a new product ASAP.

TikTok Is Telling You The Truth

Low views for months? TikTok is telling you your content sucks.

Zero sales after consistent posting? Your product selection is wrong.

Poor watch time? Your hooks aren't working.

TikTok wants you to succeed because they make money when you make money.

If you're failing, they're literally telling you to change what you're doing.

The System That Actually Works

I've had record months for 4 straight months.

Not because I'm lucky. Because I have a system.

The same principles I've used since October:

• Data-driven product selection

• Understanding buyer psychology

• Focusing on problems and solutions

• Reverse engineering top affiliate strategies

It's become repetitive because I know what works.

This Skill Is Everything

Converting cold viewers into buyers is the most valuable skill you can learn in 2025.

Master this on TikTok Shop, and you can:

• Start your own ecom brands

• Run agencies for other companies

• Teach software companies how to go viral

THESE SKILLS DO TRANSLATE.

You’re driving serious revenue for companies as a top affiliate, don’t forget that.

These are learnable skills.

The Reality Check

We have 12-14 months left of life-changing money on TikTok Shop.

After that, it gets exponentially harder.

My students who get this are crushing it:

• Ashley hit $25k last month

• Tyriq is on track for $20k this month

• Multiple others hitting record numbers

They're not special. They just follow systems instead of hoping and praying.

Your Two Options

Option 1: Keep doing what you're doing and complain about not seeing results while changing nothing.

Option 2: Take a hard look in the mirror, admit what you're doing isn't working, and make changes.

Most people will choose Option 1 because it feels easier.

The few who choose Option 2 will make all the money.

The Uncomfortable Truth

If you're not making the money you want, you need to change something.

For some people, that means studying harder.

For others, it means investing in education to shortcut the learning curve.

It took me 10+ months to figure this out myself.

You can spend 10+ months making the same mistakes I made (and miss the boat…)

Or you can learn from someone who's already solved the puzzle.

Time Is Running Out

This isn't a scarcity tactic.

Competition increases every day and the people who learn these skills fastest will capture most of the money, while everyone else will watch from the sidelines.

Which category do you want to be in?

The choice is yours, but you have to actually choose.

Hoping things get better isn't a strategy.

Talk soon,

Kade

P.S. If you're ready to stop hoping and start building a real system, you can apply to work with me here. [link] I only work with people serious about hitting $10k+ months consistently. If that's not you, there's plenty of free content out there, and I genuinely wish you success either way.