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Real Stories From People Who Took Action
Not everyone succeeds.
Not everyone sticks it out.
But the people who do usually have one thing in common — they committed long enough to learn the skills and figure it out.
These are real conversations with real people sharing their experience.
FEATURED STORIES
Nathan dawkins
From 16-Hour Workdays to Building Something on the Side
Nathan wasn’t struggling financially. He was working long days in construction and earning well. But he had no time — and that was the real problem.
Christian Frank
7 Months With No Results… Then Everything Changed
Christian was a qualified electrician, working full time, supporting his family. He didn’t start this because it looked easy.
Liam & Andrew
Successful in Business… But Completely Burnt Out
They had built successful construction businesses, managing teams, contracts and large-scale projects.
Nathan dawkins
From 16-Hour Workdays to Building Something on the Side
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Nathan wasn’t struggling financially. He was working long days in construction and earning well. But he had no time — and that was the real problem.
Nathan has spent over 16 years working in construction, often putting in 10–12 hour days, sometimes stretching into 16-hour days when factoring in travel.
For him, starting an online business wasn’t about chasing money — it was about creating space in his life.
As he explains, there was no clear way to get that time back by continuing down the same path.
When he started, he approached this like learning a trade:
- putting in reps
- learning new skills
- staying consistent
He compared it directly to an apprenticeship — something that takes time, effort, and patience.
One of the biggest challenges early on was confidence, particularly getting on camera and stepping outside of his comfort zone.
Over time, that changed.
He also speaks about something most people don’t expect:
👉 The shift in environment
Moving from a workplace filled with negativity into a community focused on growth, support, and development had a major impact on his mindset and direction.
Nathan saw his first result within a few months, but like most people, his progress came down to consistency and staying involved over time.
His biggest takeaway:
If you don’t put in the time, you won’t get the result — but if you stay consistent long enough, things start to move.
Nathan’s story isn’t about quick wins. It’s about what happens when someone commits long enough to actually learn something new.
Christian FRANK
7 Months With No Results… Then Everything Changed
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He openly admits he wasn’t perfect either — balancing work, family, and distractions made it slower.
But once things clicked, progress followed.
Christian also explains the business model in simple terms:
- You get paid when you make a sale
- No sale = no income
- No reliance on “people under you”
👉 You can earn 100% from your own sales once you’ve developed the skills
- flexibility
- time with family
- lifestyle design
Nathan’s story isn’t about quick wins. It’s about what happens when someone commits long enough to actually learn something new.
Christian was a qualified electrician, working full time, supporting his family.
He didn’t start this because it looked easy —
he started because he didn’t want to stay where he was.
Christian came from a traditional trade background, working as a sparky and considering starting his own electrical business.
But when he looked at what that would require — $50,000+ upfront, tools, systems, staff, and ongoing stress — he started looking for alternatives.
Like most people, he was sceptical at first.
He admits he used to look at online opportunities and think they were “bullshit.”
But instead of dismissing it, he decided to take a closer look.
One of the biggest realities he shares is this:
👉 It took him 7 months to get his first result
And that’s where most people quit.
During that time, he was:
- learning
- working full time
- raising a family
- trying to stay consistent
LIAM & ANDREW
Successful in Business… But Completely Burnt Out
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Liam and Andrew weren’t beginners. They had built successful construction businesses, managing teams, contracts, and large-scale projects. But success came at a cost.
- managing teams
- running large contracts
- dealing with constant pressure
Their businesses were profitable — but came with stress, responsibility, and constant problems.
Employees, delays, payments, compliance — it never stopped.
They started exploring alternatives not because they were failing…
👉 but because they were burnt out.
- drop shipping
- trading
- building their own product
- capital
- time
- risk
- and uncertainty
- no need to create a product
- no manufacturing
- no distribution
- no staff
They could plug into an existing system and start learning immediately.
One of their key insights:
👉 you don’t need prior business experience to start
They also highlight something most people miss:
Consistency is the biggest factor.
Not intelligence.
Not background.
Just showing up.
They’ve seen people succeed simply because they didn’t stop — and others fail because they gave up too early.
Their story proves something important — even experienced business owners still look for simpler, more scalable ways to operate.
- PATTERNS
What I’ve Noticed From These Stories
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The ones who succeed stay consistent
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How this Works
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is brodie legit?
- REALITY CHECK
This Isn’t For Everyone
- Some people quit early
- Some expect fast results
- Some don’t put in the work
That doesn’t make it a scam — it just means it wasn’t for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can beginners succeed in this business model?
Everyone starts as a beginner.
When I got started, I had no idea what I was doing. I had no audience, no social media following, and no experience selling anything online. I didn’t know anyone who wanted to buy these products.
All I knew was that I wanted to create more freedom for myself.
Over time, that drive evolved into wanting to create freedom for my family as well.
The truth is, nobody has it figured out at the beginning. But if you apply yourself, follow the training from people who have already walked the path, and give yourself enough time to learn, you will develop the skills you need.
This is something you grow into — not something you need to already be good at.
2. How long does it take to see results?
Brodie Salnitro, also known as Brodie Nitro, is an Australian online business mentor and founder of Online Empires. His work focuses on direct sales, premium products, online marketing, personal responsibility and helping people build real skills around online business.
3. Do you need experience in sales or social media?
Brodie Salnitro, also known as Brodie Nitro, is an Australian online business mentor and founder of Online Empires. His work focuses on direct sales, premium products, online marketing, personal responsibility and helping people build real skills around online business.
4. What happens if you don’t make any sales?
Brodie Salnitro, also known as Brodie Nitro, is an Australian online business mentor and founder of Online Empires. His work focuses on direct sales, premium products, online marketing, personal responsibility and helping people build real skills around online business.
Final thought
Failing at 9 things to find 1 that works is still a win.
Because that 1 thing can change everything.