I’m back in the car-chair and diving into another week in the TikTok Shop trenches. In this episode, I share the whirlwind of our growing community, the challenges of running a free service, and the power of building the right culture. Then we catch up with Gemma - fresh from going viral, smashing her sales, and proving that consistency (and a sense of humour) can change everything. This is part two of her incredible journey, and trust me, you’ll want to hear how far she’s come. 

Key Highlights: 

Gemma Sheridan – TikTok Shop creator and AffiliNation community member who turned consistency, creativity, and resilience into viral success. She’s proof that starting later in life is no barrier to making a splash online.

 

 

Subscribe to The Making Money Online Diaries to follow more inspiring journeys like Gemma’s. Share this episode with someone who needs a push to start - or keep going - on their own creator path. The opportunity is real, but it’s the people and persistence that make it worth it.

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 me and many others in action at my live event on 3rd October in Leeds. Tickets: www.deshamilton.co.uk

Facebook Group – My group on Online Money Making:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3815342875359610

 

In this first-ever interview episode of The Making Money Online Diaries, I sit down with Gemma – a full-time worker, busy family woman, and determined TikTok Shop affiliate who’s been grafting behind the scenes for months. Just one week before this recording, her content finally went viral – and it changed everything. We get into the ups, the downs, and the real-life resilience it takes to succeed online.

Whether you're just starting out or you’ve hit a plateau, Gemma’s story will give you a proper dose of inspiration – no fluff, no hype, just the truth.

Key Highlights:

Gemma Sheridan – TikTok Shop affiliate, full-time worker, and proud member of the AffiliNation community. Gemma brings raw honesty, relatable energy, and a whole load of grit to her journey into online income.

If this episode lit a fire under you, make sure you subscribe, rate and review The Making Money Online Diaries – and share this one with someone who needs to hear it. There’s no overnight success here, just real stories from real people who’ve made the leap.

🔗 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.

🎟️ Tickets & info: www.deshamilton.co.uk

Facebook Group – Join my online money-making community

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In this, in-the-car episode, I open up about the chaos behind the scenes and why most of us are just figuring it out in real time. From career pivots to financial curveballs, I’m sharing the honest truth behind imposter syndrome, uncertainty, and the power of trusting your gut. This one's for everyone who's ever felt like they're winging it - and wondering if that's okay. 

Key Highlights: 

If you're feeling overwhelmed, underprepared or like you're building the boat while rowing it - you’re not alone. This episode is your reminder that success doesn’t require a perfect plan, just brave, consistent action. If it resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next dose of real talk.

 

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 the live event on 3rd October.

🎟️ More info & tickets: www.deshamilton.co.uk

Facebook Group – Des’s Group on Online Money Making:

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/3815342875359610

 

In this solo car-chat episode, I dive into one of the most underrated yet powerful tools in online business: trust. I talk about how I built mine from scratch, why giving first is essential, and why it's so easy to lose everything if you don’t stay true to yourself. 

Key Highlights: 

Trust isn’t built in a day, but when it’s solid, it becomes your most valuable asset. Keep giving, stay transparent, and play the long game. Subscribe, share, and if this episode resonated with you, tell someone else who’s on their journey.

 

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.deshamilton.co.uk

Facebook Group: Des's group on Online Money Making –

👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/3815342875359610

 

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Making Money Online Diaries! I’m Des Hamilton, and this is the raw, unfiltered story of why I’ve launched a brand-new podcast after 100 episodes of Goodbye Poor, Hello Rich. In this episode, I take you behind the curtain. Not just of my business, but of my life. We’re talking freedom, finances, branding, and building something that matters.

If you’ve ever thought about launching a podcast, starting a side hustle, or just want to reclaim your time and income, this podcast is for you. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone on the same journey, because making money online is a reality from now until the end of time. Let's build this network together.

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: www.deshamilton.co.uk

Facebook Group – Des's group on Online Money Making

🔗 Join here