From Broke to $300K a Year… 12 Years of No BS Advice in 90 Mins

[@RobertoBlake]

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Introduction and Myth of Luck 00:00:05 - Undisclosed Advantages 00:01:02 - Roberto Blake's Background 00:01:39 - Four Main Areas of Focus 00:02:50 - Skill Development Importance 00:06:12 - High-Income Skills 00:10:29 - Networking and Relationships 00:11:05 - Pitching and Public Speaking 00:18:26 - Client Services Work00: 19:18 - Freelance and Consulting Work 00:33:56 - Passive Income from Content 00:39:02 - Affiliate Marketing and Revenue 00:37:06 - Quality vs. Quantity in Content Creation 00:56:16 - Digital Products and Info Products 00:50:03 - Software as a Service and Commission 01:03:39 - Memberships and Recurring Revenue 01:16:32 - Email List and Sponsorship 01:20:26 - Payment Processors and Financing 01:22:00 - Hiring and Team Building 01:30:02 - Freelancing and Networking Tips 01:32:04 - Final Thoughts

[@BojorquezTurnkeyInvestment]

Thanks

[@TheAshesArt]

Thank you

[@WilliamRamseyChannel]

Love this dude! I took content creation seriously after binging his content and applied those lessons on TikTok. I am a writer and musician. One of my books blew up on TikTok after grinding every single day. It has led to celebrities in my niche following me and I am almost in a position to replace my regular job. Thanks Roberto for everything

[@NikkiMoreAbundantly]

Love this for you!!!

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks! That’s amazing to hear!!!

[@newworldlord643]

@@WilliamRamseyChannel yasssssss BROOOOO!!!!!

[@BRANDNEW715]

Wow that's amazing!❤

[@AHnaturally]

This is awesome and encouraging!! Congrats to you✨️

[@ship_now_or_never]

The most honest guy on this platform

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks for that 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥹

[@hussain70078]

Watching this guy from last 10 years. Only thing i see on this channel is hardwork hardwork and hardwork. Great job 👏

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you!!! The grind is real and I hope you’ve been enjoying the live streams!!! Those aren’t stopping. But the goal is to come back aggressively with DEEP regular KZbin videos and HIGH VALUE live streams. One day I’ll figure out exactly how to give the most value packed SHORTS possible but for now we will be crushing these 2 formats.

[@andreadaniels8484]

SO happy to hear this! I've been subscribed for YEARS...but now, I'M LISTENING!!! Roberto, you didn't HAVE to share this info with us, but you did....it's appreciated. Also, HIRING YOUR FAMILY, I'm SOLD. Now let me stop rambling and continue listening. I'm happy to be here listening to brilliant advice from a brilliant content creator. Thanks Roberto.

[@RobertoBlake]

Wow, thank you 🙏🏾

[@scotadam]

Networking has always been a black box to me. I remember that I once went to a convention in college, and all the professors said it was a great way to network. But when I got there, there were thousands of professionals milling about and here I was a shy college student who felt like I had no value to offer. So yeah, how do you network?

[@RobertoBlake]

I think I will definitely have to do a complete guide to networking and give people a framework to follow for this

[@StarlynsAgency]

I been watching u for years and you just drop 100% accurate information clear and simple. No "video effects and cuts and watch the whole video for just a basic tip at the end" U deserve everything you got for being a real G

[@RobertoBlake]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥹

[@MysticLoveASMR]

I love how Roberto gets me excited and makes me treat this seriously rather than as a hobby. Yes, eventually I want YT income to substantially replace my daily job. Thank you Roberto.

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥹

[@alohabambino3859]

Please make a dedicated video for NETWORKING, I think it would be so helpful! Also loved video. So much knowledge in 1 and a half hour, Thank You!

[@RobertoBlake]

Can you give me some of your questions regarding networking?

[@alohabambino3859]

@@RobertoBlake Sure, here is my networking questions: Where should I look to network? How do I start a conversation with someone, knowing that my primary goal is networking? How can I network effectively without being annoying? How should I follow up and stay in contact without appearing needy or creepy? How often should I do this? What should I say in a follow-up message or phone call? Should I let the person know that I'm networking for future opportunities, or should I aim to build genuine relationships that could turn into friendships? If so, how do I handle networking with people I find annoying or don't like? Should I avoid them or keep conversations brief and focused on business?

[@darrentaylordigital]

Great video Roberto, I've followed you for years and you've been speaking facts the whole time! Thank you for helping me become a one man business with a KZbin channel that generates all my leads!

[@RobertoBlake]

Great to hear!

[@HallowCityMarketingAgency617]

@@darrentaylordigital I bought your e-book in 2022 from Amazon, the one about Google

[@CompleteCreationsLLC]

Thank you for always keeping it real and that it is possible and love the back in my day and how you say it every time lol

[@coastaldiva]

I like when he does that voice too, it’s funny!

[@CompleteCreationsLLC]

@@coastaldiva right!!! He truly is a great guy and has helped me so much and why i always say i could be better because went I stop watching and informing myself I don’t stay on top of it all and glad for all his help!

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you all! Ans yes back in my day is one of my favorite bits!

[@TedTalksBass]

Roberto, you've been dropping real serious game for a long time. I agree - most transparent person on youtube.

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@entomologist_]

I would love for you to do a video around the books you read in the background and how they helped in your business. I got your book as well.

[@RobertoBlake]

Working on it

[@KiKiCarr]

snap on these fools boo 😂 roberto tell it like it is blake 😂 i haven’t watched yet but I will! THANK YOU!!!

[@RobertoBlake]

💯

[@docwilliams]

Gold! Super impressive video!

[@RobertoBlake]

Much appreciated! Thanks Doc 🙏🏾

[@edgedeep]

LET’S GO!! Roberto spitting FACTS!!!🏆🏆🏆

[@2.0mommy]

Love that you’re a straight shooter. Thank you for this.🙏🏽💕

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks

[@TheFitnessZone905]

One love; appreciate the help with the new channel!

[@RobertoBlake]

Any time!

[@ToriksLV]

Learn skills that compliment existing skills. Great video.

[@RobertoBlake]

Yes! Thank you!

[@lunazamoraart]

Sooooo much to learn! This is definitely a long game.

[@RobertoBlake]

Indeed!

[@thatsjusttara]

You are so great Roberto. I freaking love you!!!!

[@RobertoBlake]

Wow, thank you! 🙏🏾 🥹

[@jessicadukharan]

This video is informative and inspiring! 💫 I love that you started off by saying you don’t believe in luck and why. I agree with your sentiments. Also, I appreciate your input on passive income (and agree that automated income is a more appropriate term), building certain skills and a network, and offering coaching and done-for-you products instead of courses if someone doesn’t have a certain amount of experience and proven results yet. I know you talked about using Kajabi and Stripe to sell digital products. Have you ever used Thrivecart/do you have any input on using that instead? Also, I would be interested in a video about your process of writing and self-publishing your book (I’m not sure if you’ve already created one about that yet). One of my goals is to self-publish a book so that type of video would be appreciated. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks. I’ve tried almost everything and Kajabi won me over partly because of their approach to update cycles and the way they engage on social media

[@systemsace]

This video is value packed with actionable information.

[@RobertoBlake]

What was the most valuable thing from the video?

[@AuricUnity]

Masterclass 🎓🔥💵

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MeliSaenz1]

Thanks, Roberto! Great Video. 👏🏼

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad you liked it!

[@JurnellG]

Really great value Roberto. I watched the entire thing from start to end and you gave a lot of really golden high yield important lessons and tips. I will apply them to my own things. Btw keep going for the daily upload challenge 🔥🙏

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

This video is PLATINUM!! I love how you talk about your experience at the agency. I love how you encourage us to gain the skills necessary to succeed. Thank you so much for your insights. :)

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@onlinebusinessdreams]

Gonna let this play the whole way

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥹

[@leonardovchimienti]

Hey man; stumbled upon your channel other day; sincerily appreciate all of the advice !! You are a gem on this platform 100%

[@RobertoBlake]

I appreciate that!

[@daron8982]

when you say there are a lot of people who have the knowledge but fail to act, i say to myself im i going to be that?

[@MrJyoung856]

Best in this space

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you

[@ArbitratorsSanctuary]

Thank you Roberto! You've been helping me out a lot.

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad to hear it! What has been most helpful ?

[@ArbitratorsSanctuary]

@@RobertoBlake The content creation strategy,specifically about content buckets. The importance of the title thumbnail. Quantity over quality in the beginning,however making sure your quality is getting better. Picking a niche. Picking 1 niche. The different ways to get paid on KZbin. Creating content on the level of better than others in the niche. The importance of networking. I'm definitely going to get you starter kit soon. I'm just applying as much as I can with the time that I have. Also your advice for the different type of creators.

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MarqueseMartinHayes]

Really Great Content!!!! GOLD‼️🔥

[@RobertoBlake]

What do you feel is the most helpful?

[@creativestudio-101]

PREACH Roberto, Preach!!! I agree with you about people not disclosing their advantages making others feel like they are doing something wrong. There are so many people working hard out here and it can be challenging. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@RobertoBlake]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥹

[@MOPOWERZ1]

THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks for watching!

[@RodrigoLobosChile]

A defining characteristic of leaders is they give much more than they receive, they also work diligently on their legacy. Many thanks for your leadership Roberto and sharing these tips and practices.

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 What if anything else do you think I could do better or more of?

[@RodrigoLobosChile]

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[@moneylifebiz]

Valuable knowledge, thank you!!!

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@resetwithnat]

Great video! Yes, please do a video on networking.

[@RobertoBlake]

You got it!

[@darnellmcgavocksr.5152]

Audible already sells a computer generated audio version of your book. And, if someone buys the Kindle version, they also offer that generated audio version for an extra $2.

[@RobertoBlake]

Yep, that’s in Beta but it’s not using my voice, once I finish the voice narration in a few weeks that will do much better on the royalty side. Eventually I plan to narrate other people’s books as well for a cut of royalties through ACX

[@cecerachel1]

Roberto, I really enjoyed this long form video. Lots of gems given. I was able to play it while doing chores and enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Terrialshae]

Also much appreciated the perspective of “time” is an asset/advantage that pretty much can’t be “replicated “

[@RobertoBlake]

I feel that was one of the best parts

[@micaelacrochet]

This is such amazing HONEST information! Thanks for this!

[@RobertoBlake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tube-master]

Thanks for sharing your experience Roberto 🙏

[@RobertoBlake]

Any time 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tube-master]

@@RobertoBlake 🙏🙏🙏

[@DThornDigital]

Watching this video as I post this comment ‼️💡🏆🐐

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MonicaMoveMIRealty]

Roberto brings it again and again!

[@RobertoBlake]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Terrialshae]

I appreciate your advice and honesty! I especially like the perspective /explanation you provided on the quality vs quantity for majority of creators. I’ve definitely been see how that is true so far on my journey !

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks 🙏🏾 I think people overlook that a lot

[@HeteHangijzers]

Roberto Blake is the realest OG in the game.

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@occipiccoart]

Thank you very much Roberto!! I love it 😊

[@RobertoBlake]

I'm glad you like it

[@miltonwebbe8382]

👍👍👍 wish i could like this multiple times.

[@unleashyourambition]

This video is a GOLDMINE!

[@RobertoBlake]

What was the most helpful part?

[@ProductGlobeChina]

Thanks your content is valuable compared to many gurus out there

[@RobertoBlake]

Appreciate you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 What if anything else do you think I could do better or more of?

[@MillennialMeg]

Thank you!

[@RobertoBlake]

You're welcome!

[@MaxcoreyMusic]

Yes, please do a full video about music distribution and earning opportunities in the online space

[@RobertoBlake]

What do you want to know?

[@IntrovertMaxxing]

Legend 🦀 ♋️

[@Jdvgraphics]

Great Video

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks! What was the most helpful part?!

[@scotadam]

13:40 Not all advantages are "unfair".

[@RobertoBlake]

Agreed. I’m getting at the fact people who don’t benefit from them tend to see them as “unfair” because someone else has it and they don’t

[@coastaldiva]

Yay! 🎉

[@RobertoBlake]

Let me know what you think

[@coastaldiva]

@@RobertoBlake so far wishing i had more marketing skills at a younger age. Definitely invaluable

[@coastaldiva]

@@RobertoBlake you’ve had an incredible journey and you know how to swim to the top with your talents. Going to watch your videos on taxes / llc. This is one of my blocks. Now people are saying we need creator insurance. Seems very expensive and not really sure why creators need it. I guess looking for a clear explanation on this. Not necessarily by you but from youtube in general.

[@EpicDeets]

You just described Luck

[@RobertoBlake]

I really didn’t.

[@pitch-rudy-peter]

Please correct the timestamps 😅 They are not creating proper chapters

[@RobertoBlake]

I’ll look into it, do you mean they are not appearing in the KZbin app?

[@pitch-rudy-peter]

@@RobertoBlake there is no space between time codes and description, so they are not clickable except the first one. There are no chapters when you click on the bottom of the screen

[@Begrateful2024]

I thought bro had an Amazon shirt on lol

[@RobertoBlake]

😂

[@StarlynsAgency]

Time stamps needed

[@RobertoBlake]

It has time stamps

[@KyuLee-sg7zp]

Can this be done by someone who is on disability and getting only $697 after medicare expenses? and $000 after rent? 3:21

[@RobertoBlake]

This is not the answer you and to hear, but probably NOT… Primarily because if you have to ask that, then the answer is likely NO. It requires an absurd amount of sheer will, and your circumstances probably make it an unreasonable or unrealistic proposition for you… That said… it has been done by people in worse situations… but they had an unreasonable amount of willpower that I’m not certain that most healthy people even have…

[@KyuLee-sg7zp]

@@RobertoBlake Be specific then.

[@emorymadisonhomebuyers]

12 Years for 25 grand a month? You mean passive?

[@RobertoBlake]

$25K a month average from all income sources

[@SheriLolita]

Thank you so much! 🫶🏾♥️

[@RobertoBlake]

Thanks 🙏🏾 What was the most helpful thing you got from the video?