455: The 5 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About Making Money Online (And What Actually Works)

There’s a lot of misleading advice about making money online, and much of it sounds great in theory but falls apart in practice.  In this episode, Natalie is breaking down the five biggest lies that might be keeping entrepreneurs stuck — like the idea that passive income means never working again, or that having more offers automatically leads to more revenue. She’ll tell you exactly why passive income isn’t truly passive, the hidden costs of organic marketing, and why a small but targeted audience can be more profitable than millions of followers. Plus, we’re revealing the four key steps to building a scalable, Freedom-Based Business. If you’ve been feeling stuck despite doing everything “right,” this episode will show you what actually works.  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – The biggest reason most entrepreneurs struggle to make money online + it’s not because they aren’t working hard enough. 00:22 – The tempting marketing messages that keep people stuck + why they’re so easy to believe. 00:51 – The five biggest myths about making money online -- and why they aren’t true. 01:16 – Passive income doesn’t mean making money while you sleep. The reality of leveraged income and the systems required to sustain it. 03:13 – More offers don’t mean more money. Why spreading yourself too thin is hurting your revenue and what to do instead. 05:37 – Organic marketing isn’t actually free. The hidden time + resource costs no one talks about. 07:16 – You don’t need millions of followers to make serious money. What actually matters for generating revenue. 09:07 – Making money online isn’t fast or easy. The truth behind overnight success stories. 10:20 – What actually works: the four-part framework for building a scalable, profitable business. 10:38 – Creating a high-converting, irresistible offer that people actually want to buy. 12:08 – Building a simple, high-converting funnel that moves people from “who are you?” to “I’m ready to buy.” 13:59 – Mastering customer acquisition: how to attract consistent leads with organic and paid strategies. 15:17 – Scaling with systems + automation to create and leverage long-term freedom in your business. RESOURCES + LINKS 🚀Doors Are Now Open to Join Freedom Fast Track. Get The Funnel Roadmap Mentioned In The Episode Here. Train AI To Be Your Marketing Team: Free Guide Here. Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based BusinessTM. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).