How a Jobless Fine Dining Waiter/Bartender Went From Collecting Unemployment Checks to Collecting $300 to $900-A-Day With A Real Digital Business!

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Years before I created A Real Digital Business LLC, I worked as a bartender at the United Center in Chicago — home of the Bulls, the Blackhawks, and some of the most electric crowds you’ll ever witness. The energy was intoxicating. The roar of the crowd, the buzz at the bar, the rhythm of drinks flying across the counter — that was my stage. I’d mastered it.  But just like every season,  it came to an end.  Getting laid off? That wasn’t new. It’s routine in the sports hospitality world. You finish winter, you pick up again in the summer. I’d done it for years. Cubs. White Sox. You name it — I had a spot. I always landed on my feet. Always.

But this time felt different... 

See, I was tired. And not just tired in my body— I was tired of the routine, the uncertainty.

—long hours on my feet, smile on my face, pushing through shifts when my legs were tired and I wanted to sit down.  Yet I did it, because I needed to, because I enjoyed bartending, and I was good at it.  

Here’s the truth that hit me like a brick...

I was no longer the young, spry bartender I used to be.  The sharp memory, the quick wit I once relied on to juggle orders, crack jokes, and make drinks without thinking— it was slipping. I felt it. I knew it.  And, at 63 years old, I wasn’t the first call anymore.  The gigs that once came to me without asking— gone. The opportunities that once chased me down dried up.  Days led to weeks and weeks led to months without consistent work.  Yeah, I was able to find occasional gig work, but nothing long-term.  Bills were starting to pile up.  For the first time in a long time, I looked in the mirror and realized... 

The profession I enjoyed so much, for so many years, may be coming to an end.

—on the verge of homelessness.  Each day, I walked up to my apartment door with a knot in my stomach. Is today the day I'd see that dreaded piece of paper taped to it— the eviction notice that would mean my time had finally run out.  My truck was taken— repossessed in the middle of the night, like a piece of me had been taken while I slept.  Every credit card I had was maxed and deep in collections. The creditor calls and letters in the mail came like clockwork.  And my checking account? It held just enough to remain open.

I did a poor job of planning my financial future. I had nothing put away for retirement, no 401k, no investments— nothing.  And, social security isn't enough to live on.  The urgency was apparent.  

I knew it was time to finally figure out a way to "Make More Money" or risk living in poverty.

Returning to the old 9-5 grind was out of the question— not because I couldn't, but because I refused to settle.  Finding a basic job to scrape by wasn't enough for me; I needed to also prepare for a comfortable retirement.  I was determined to maximize my earning potential, no matter the limits of time or age.

Entrepreneurship has always been my true calling. I was that kid in the neighborhood with a lemonade stand on the sidewalk in front of my parents' house. The spark that drove me as a child now blazes stronger than ever.  I dabbled in network marketing years ago and thought it was worth looking into again.  I was familiar with social media— Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.  I heard about TikTok and decided to open an account. 

While scrolling on TikTok, I came across content creator Darrell Hannah.  That's when I discovered The Digital Growth Community and the “2-Hour Workday”, and I knew this was for me.

-is the works that support your faith leading to A Better Quality of Life.

It's freedom to work when you want, wherever you want, as long as you have a laptop or phone and an internet connection.  

It opens your flow of prosperity by providing a solution to the desires of those responding to your social media content.  It’s the process of providing value that exceeds expectations.  In other words, you follow the 2-Hour Workday because it provides an opportunity for you to live A Better Quality of Life.  You promote the program because it provides the same opportunity for others. 

It’s a repeatable process that transforms your content into cash flow. 

• 30 to 45 minutes to create 3 videos - the program provides video training.
• 45 minutes to 1 hour - Going live on social media.  You can substitute Faceless Marketing.  The program provides video training.
• 30 minutes responding to emails and comments.

You can break up the time if needed.  Work one hour during the day and one hour after lunch. 

The digital economy is transforming the way we create, share, and consume goods, with digital products playing a central role in this shift.  What once required a physical inventory, shipping logistics, and storefronts can now be accomplished with nothing more than a computer and an internet connection.

This shift has made it easier than ever to turn creative ideas into profitable ventures.  Artists can sell their digital art prints or design templates, writers can publish eBooks and courses, and developers can create and distribute software or tools.

The global appetite for digital content is growing.  With increasing access to the internet, mobile devices, and digital learning platforms, the world's reliance on digital products is set to skyrocket.  People are consuming more digital content than ever — whether it's online courses for career development, digital art for their homes, or templates and tools to run their businesses.  This creates a fertile environment for entrepreneurs to tap into this ever-expanding market, and those who embrace this future stand to reap the rewards.

In short, the digital economy is not just a passing trend — it's the new frontier for how people create and consume products.  By understanding the marketplace and positioning your digital products in this rapidly evolving space, you are setting yourself up to grow alongside this booming industry.

The digital products market is booming, offering one of the most exciting opportunities in today’s global digital economy. With low overhead, limitless scalability, and the power to deliver instant results to customers, this space is reshaping how businesses grow and individuals succeed. Industry projections show it soaring to $416.21 billion by 2030, with a remarkable annual growth rate of 27.34%—and you can be part of that momentum.

From ebooks and online courses to templates and software, digital products empower creators to share their knowledge, skills, and creativity with the world—instantly and without limits. Countless entrepreneurs have turned their ideas into thriving income streams, proving that the potential is real. There is no better time to dive in. 

Digital marketing refers to all marketing efforts that occur online, utilizing digital channels like search engines, social media, email, and websites to connect with current and prospective customers.  It's the component of marketing that uses the internet and online-based digital technologies such as desktop computers, mobile phones, and other digital media and platforms to promote products and services.

• Social Media: Engaging with audiences and creating content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Fanbase, etc.
• Email: Sending targeted email campaigns for promotions, newsletters, and customer communication. It’s the hundreds of emails and spam you receive daily.
• Cell Phone SMS Marketing: SMS marketing, also known as short message service, is a digital marketing strategy that uses text messages to communicate with customers directly on their mobile phones. 
• Online Marketing: is a form of marketing and advertising that uses the internet and websites to promote products and services to audiences.

Digital products are non-physical items that are sold and distributed electronically. They are consumed or accessed digitally, such as through downloads or streaming. Examples include e-books, online courses, music, software, and digital art. Unlike physical products, digital products don't require inventory or shipping.  If you have expertise in any digital product category, you have the power to turn that knowledge into income.  You can sell your unique product creation or promote an already‑made digital product. 

The Legacy Builders Program includes 200 Digital Product Ideas, a short video, and a 41 Page PDF download.

Baking - Business - Christian - Counseling - Coupon - Craft - Calendars - Cooking - Digital Memberships - Design - Disney - DIY - Dog - Education - Family - Fashion - Finance - Fishing - Fitness - Food - Food Critic - Gardening - Gossip - Hair - Health - Hiking - Home Decor - Hunting - Journalism - Knitting - Law - Lifestyle - Medical - Mom - Money Making - Money - Music - News - Nursing - Nutrition - Parenting - Personal - Personal Finance - Pet - Photography - Poetry - Political - Pregnancy - Professional - Reading - Real Estate - Recipes - Restaurant Review - Product Reviews - Running - Science - Sewing - Sex - Skincare - Small Business - Sports - Tech - Travel  - Vegan - Video Game - Weight Loss - Wellness - Wine - Women - Writing - Interior Design

A valuable offer with a high-converting Email Capture Page is the formula to making money!  

Engaging social media content attracts visitors to your email capture page— a dedicated webpage that collects visitors’ email addresses in exchange for a valuable offer.  Providing an email address opts-in to an automated sequence of follow-up communications designed to produce a successful conversion.  The Legacy Builders Program is the valuable offer working seamlessly with a high-converting email capture page to convert your engaging content into cash flow. 

The email capture pages for all four programs are converting at an approximate rate of 1 in 20. This means that for every 20 emails captured, one person goes on to purchase one of the 4 programs. Our top program is the $900 Legacy Builders Program. By following the 2-Hour Workday, automations can realistically capture 20 new emails per day. With the current conversion rate, that translates to roughly one new customer daily, or $900 in revenue per day.  

When your visitor makes a purchase, 100% of the amount will be deposited into your bank account.

No, the Legacy Builders Program includes 200 Digital Product Ideas, a short video, and a 41 Page PDF download. 

If you have a specialized skill or knowledge, such as a photographer, musician, or realtor, the Legacy Builders Program teaches you how to create and sell DIY digital products, and we would never discourage anyone from doing so.  However, consider all the time and effort invested in creating a DIY digital product when the Legacy Builders Program is already done-for-you with master resell rights.

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