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In today's issue:

You think you’re smart. You think you’ve seen it all. Then, BAM—you get scammed right under your nose.

That’s exactly what happened to me a few years back.

Picture this: I meet a guy at a marketing event. Seemed decent. Knew the lingo. Even had a firm handshake.

So, I did what any seasoned marketer would do—I ran a small test campaign with him. 1,000 clicks. Everything checked out.

I scaled. Big.

Over the next few months, I sent this dude over $10,000 for traffic.

And that’s when things started getting... weird.

Sales were down. Open rates were trash. Something smelled off.

So, I did some digging.

First, I checked my conversions. Then, I pulled up Hotjar—a tool that records visitor behavior on your site.

And what I saw made my stomach drop.

The traffic looked real. U.S. IPs. Mobile users. Opt-ins. Everything seemed legit.

But then, every single one of these "leads" did the exact same thing.

They’d opt in. Hit my sales page. Scroll straight to the bottom in 1.5 seconds.

Then... poof. Gone.

Bot traffic.

I cross-checked the email addresses. None of them were even deliverable.

I had paid ten grand for a glorified magic trick—fake leads that never existed.

Lucky for me, I had proof. The Hotjar videos. The IP logs. The bounced emails.

So I confronted the guy. Demanded my money back. And since I had him dead to rights, he refunded me.

Not everyone is so lucky.

Fake traffic scams like this happen every day, and most marketers have no clue they’re getting ripped off.

So here’s how to protect yourself:

Most people think they’re safe because the traffic seller has testimonials or a slick website.

But I promise you 99% of buyers don’t know how to spot fake traffic.

And that’s exactly what scammers are betting on.

So do yourself a favor: verify, track, and never trust blindly.

Stay sharp,
Igor

Robby Blanchard went from running a CrossFit gym to becoming ClickBank’s #1 affiliate—racking up 7-figures and helping 18,000+ students earn their first commissions (hundreds hit $250K+/year).

On Wednesday at 2 PM ET, Robby and I will share the exact 3-step system that helped beginners earn up to $19,118 per day—with one student making $1.8 million in a year.

Whether you’ve made a few sales or you’re still chasing your first commission, this system gives you a proven shortcut to scaling smarter, faster, and without guesswork. Join us live to discover why this approach outperforms traditional affiliate strategies in 2025 + get a live demo of the new ClickBank software that automates 90% of the work.

Have you ever noticed how the world LOVES to glorify success stories?

We hear about the guy who went from broke to millionaire. The woman who built an empire from her bedroom. The kid who dropped out of college and created the next billion-dollar app.

But what we DON’T hear about?

The price they paid to get there.

Success isn’t free. It’s not even cheap. It’s a ruthless collector, and it demands payment in full—upfront.

Most people aren’t willing to pay. They WANT success, but they also want comfort. They want to stay in their cozy bubble, where there’s 

But here’s the deal:

You either pay the price for success or you pay the price for staying the same.

One costs you struggle, discomfort, and uncertainty.
The other costs you your dreams.

So the real question isn’t “Can I succeed?”

It’s “Am I willing to pay what it costs?”

Because once you decide that success is non-negotiable, that’s when you start making real moves.

Which price are YOU willing to pay?

You’re an entrepreneur, ambitious and determined. But you’re stuck in the hustle and bustle of the business world, surrounded by competitors, and you’re wondering, “How can I stand out in this crowded marketplace?”

That’s where Kim Walsh Phillips comes in. Kim’s story isn’t just about achieving immense growth; it’s about making strategic shifts and embracing change. She’ll share how she navigated the challenges of changing her business model and how it ultimately led her to greater profitability and impact. 

So, if you’ve ever wondered how to scale your business, multiply your wealth, and, most importantly, do it all without sacrificing your well-being, you’re in for a treat 

Kim Walsh Phillips is about to drop some game-changing knowledge, and you don’t want to miss a second of it.

Most people start a business like this:

Heartbreaking, right?

That’s exactly why Eric Ries wrote "The Lean Startup."

His method flips traditional business-building on its head. Instead of wasting time and money on something nobody wants, he teaches you how to fail fast, pivot faster, and build something that actually sells.

The core idea? Launch small, test constantly, and adapt based on real feedback.

No more guessing. No more assumptions. Just real data that tells you what works (and what’s a dumpster fire).

If you’re serious about starting a business that doesn’t crash and burn, this book is your roadmap.

Read it. Apply it. Thank me later.

I guard a space but have no gate.

I know when you enter, I know when you wait.

I send a message, a deal, or a sign—

To tell you, “Welcome! The offer is mine.”

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