You’ve Been Lied To About Affiliate Marketing…

The gurus told you it’s easy. “Just follow this 3-step system!” But you tried it, didn’t you? And it didn’t work.

Here’s the truth: I don’t have a “proven system” and I haven’t made a single dollar from this site yet.

But this time, I’m doing it differently. I’m building in public—testing tools, documenting every win, every failure, and sharing what actually works (and what doesn’t). If you’re tired of fake promises, stick around.

Let’s figure this out together.

I’ve been where you are…

If you’ve restarted more online ‘projects’ than you can remember, this time you’re not doing it alone.
Jesse Wood | Architect Empire Forged
This isn’t my first attempt at this. I’ve been chasing online income since I was a teenager—buying courses, following gurus, starting channels and blogs, then burning out when life and my own head got in the way.

I’ve had small wins, but never the stable, honest business I knew I was capable of. Every time things got hard, the same script played: “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.”

Empire Forged is me breaking that script. I’m starting again from zero as the Architect of my own system—testing ideas in public, sharing what works and what fails, so you don’t have to keep rebuilding from scratch alone.

I’m 38 years old, and I’ve been trying to “make it” online since I was 15.


I’ve tried it all:
• Ugly AdSense niche sites
• Print-on-demand
• MLM

…and a bunch of other ‘next big things’ that never fixed the real problem.

Every time, I’d start strong, hit a wall, and convince myself I wasn’t good enough. My limiting beliefs and the chaos of life always won.

If any of this sounds familiar so far, then you’re in the right place

But in 2025, something shifted.

I stopped trying to do affiliate marketing. I started being an Architect—someone who designs systems, tests tools, and builds assets that compound over time.

of “trying to make it” Online
(It’s been a long road)
Revenue From this site
(so far)

Empire Forged is that system. And I’m building it in front of you.

What Empire Forged Is About

Honest Tool Reviews

I only recommend what I actually use

Step-By-Step Guides

No fluff, just systems

Weekly Field Reports

Real data from real experiments

I’m not here to sell you a dream. I’m here to build one—and bring you along for the ride.

Is This For You?

✅ This IS for you if:

Empire Forged is for builders, not buyers. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and do the work, you’re in the right place.

  • You’re tired of gurus and their fake promises
  • You’re willing to put in consistent work
  • You want to build something real, not a “passive income” fantasy
  • You value transparency over hype

❌ This is NOT for you if:

But if you’re looking for shortcuts or secrets, this isn’t the place. I’m not hiding anything—because I’m still figuring it out myself.

  • You’re looking for “get rich quick”
  • You want someone to do the work for you
  • You believe there’s a “secret” the gurus are hiding
  • You’re not willing to invest time and effort

Building My Affiliate Empire From Zero to $10k/mo And Bringing You Along for the Ride…

I’ve tried and failed at affiliate marketing before. This time, I’m doing it right—with real systems, no hype, and total transparency. Get my free Affiliate Starter Kit and skip the decades of trial and error I’ve gone through.

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(Built in public. No BS. Real progress, real setbacks, real wins.)

What’s included?

Everything you need to start building, writing, and creating—without the guesswork (or the BS).

Affiliate Marketing Workbook

The exact roadmap I’m following to go from zero to first commission in 90 days (so you don’t waste years like I did)

Affiliate Marketing Checklist

Every critical step so nothing gets missed (I’m using this myself)

Content Creation Checklist

Create valuable content even when the “blank page” feels impossible

Copywriting Starter Checklist

Learn persuasion and psychology to write headlines and CTAs that actually get clicks

7-Day Beginner’s Challenge

Daily action steps to build momentum (no overwhelm, no burnout)

Beginner Tools & Resources

The exact stack I’m using to build Empire Forged (WordPress, hosting, email, SEO) If I am using it then it is here.

Mindset Assessment Tools

Identify the mental blocks killing your progress before they stop you. Simple exercises to reframe failure and keep you moving forward when things get tough.

Planners & Progress Trackers

Stop wondering if you’re making progress. Use these visual trackers to see your daily wins stack up and keep your momentum alive, one action at a time.