What earning your products actually looks like month to month — a real example

Theory is useful. Real numbers are better. This post walks through what the self-funding model actually looks like month by month — with real figures, not projections.

The setup

Let's use a real scenario. Monthly product spend: $180 AUD at wholesale. Commission rate on customer orders: approximately 25%. Goal: build enough customer volume to cover that $180.

Month 1

One customer places their first order — $150 retail. Commission earned: ~$37. Products cost: $180. Out of pocket: $143. Not self-funding yet, but there's a real first commission.

Month 2

The first customer reorders. A second customer places their first order. Total customer orders: ~$300. Commission: ~$75. Out of pocket: $105. Moving in the right direction.

Month 3

Both original customers reorder. A third customer comes on board. Total customer orders: ~$450. Commission: ~$112. Out of pocket: $68. Getting close.

Month 4

Three consistent customers reordering. A fourth joins. Total customer orders: ~$600. Commission: ~$150. Out of pocket: $30. Nearly self-funding.

Month 5

Four consistent customers. Total orders ~$750. Commission ~$187. Products fully offset — with a small surplus. OSM territory.

What this actually requires

Four customers who genuinely like the products and reorder consistently. That's it. Not a downline. Not a team. Four real people who've tried the products and keep coming back. That's what earning your products looks like.

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