#79 Selling Wellness At 50
What happens when a 50-year-old starts selling wellness products through livestreaming, while the rest of us wonder what the super-rich do with a 1,100-carat diamond?
In this issue, I’m sharing my experience of trying something new at 50, along with some thoughts on building wealth, investing wisely and creating extra income.
Because building wealth isn’t just for the rich. It’s about finding what works for you, taking action and making steady progress, one step at a time.
The Accidental Salesperson at Half-Century
If you’ve been following my newsletter since I started it last year, you’ll know that I’ve experimented with quite a few ways to earn extra income.
My latest venture? Livestreaming at 50. Yes, at 50 years old!
The figures shown in the screenshots represent the GMV (Gross Merchandise Value), which is the total value of products sold through my livestreams, not my actual earnings.
I earn a commission from these sales, so my actual income is only a portion of that amount. Since I started livestreaming around May this year, my monthly earnings has ranged from about $100 in slower months to $800 in better months. I usually do 5 to 8 livestreams a month, with each session lasting around 2 hours.
Of course, how much you earn also depends on what you’re selling. For me, health is wealth, and I believe in taking care of our health. So I decided to sell wellness products through livestreaming.
There was one session when I was feeling tired, but I decided to show up anyway. I wasn’t particularly energetic that day. I didn’t do much to encourage people to buy, push the free gifts (or what we call GWP), or interact with the viewers. Yet, in just 1.5 hours, I sold 5 bundles! Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised!
In fact, I only found out how many bundles I had sold at the end of the session. I was simply focused on sharing the benefits of the products and why I genuinely thought they were worth buying.
Of course, it doesn’t always go this way. There have been times when I talked for 3 hours and didn’t earn a single cent.
But one thing I’ve noticed is that every time I show up, I get a little better at something that once felt completely foreign to me.
I’m learning as I go, and that’s what matters. I’ve also come to enjoy the interactions with viewers when they happen.
Sometimes, it’s not just about selling. It’s about having a conversation, sharing experiences and connecting with people.
Looking back, I realise that taking a different path in life can open doors you never expected.
You may not see results immediately, and some days will be better than others.
But every time you put yourself out there, you’re giving yourself a chance to learn, improve and discover what you’re capable of.
At 50, I’m still learning, experimenting and finding new ways to earn an income. And if I can start something I’ve never done before, why can’t you?
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes, you just have to take that first step and see where it leads.
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