In part three of this series, we will discuss the differences between residual income and passive income. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but in reality, they are not the same thing. There are some similarities, but there are also some big differences between residual income and passive income.
Before I move onto the part of the Residual Income Series.
I highly suggest you stop right here and read my previous articles regarding residual income.
Part 1: What’s exactly is Residual Income?
Part 2: Why Residual Income is Better than Employee Wages
What is Passive Income?
First, let’s take a look at what passive income is. Passive income basically includes any money that you make without doing any work. Often times this money comes from investments of time or money that you have already made. With passive income, the person does not have to be directly involved with the money they are making. For example, if you buy a rental house you will get passive income from the rent or if you have invested in stock you will get passive income when the stock goes up.
What is Residual Income?
Residual income includes payments that you will receive after a sale. Usually, these payments are agreed upon in advance and will continue long after the sale. A good example of this is royalties that someone gets for a movie or book. They only write the movie or book once, but it can continue to be sold and resold again and again, which allows you to continue to make money from your work. Residual income is common in MLM network marketing, as you can make money from sales you have already made or from people you have already recruited. Residual income can eventually turn into passive income over time, as you can eventually earn money without doing extra work.
Methods for Earning Residual Income
Now that you know the differences between passive and residual income, it is time to learn about some of the most common methods people use to earn residual income:
- Selling products online: This is one of the most common ways to earn residual income. It usually involves a fee that has to be renewed each month or week, which will allow you to continue to make money after the initial sale.
- MLM Network Marketing: With MLM network marketing you will recruit representatives to go out and find new customers. You will get paid a percentage for every sale that they make, which allows you to make residual income even after the recruitment is finished.
- Affiliate Programs: Affiliate programs often fall in between passive and residual income. Although much of the groundwork has already by lain by the parent company, you might have to do some work to take advantage of it.
If you can get to the point where you are earning either passive or residual income (or both) then you know things are going right.
Making residual income with MLM marketing will take some time, but it is definitely possible. In part four of this series, we will get into more detail about how to make residual money with MLM network marketing. If you want to know more about to earn a residual income, click here to learn more.
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Hey Nate, this actually gave me a better understanding of the difference between the two. I would here them being interchanged so often that one can wonder if it’s the same thing. Thanks for the explanation!
Thanks Sherman!
Thank you for your article. I found it helpful and applicative .It is jam packed with relevant information, Thanks for sharing
Really good breakdown Nate. Hadn’t heard the comparison made in this manner.
As you note generating residual income does take some work, but it is well worth it. Put in the legwork now to relax a bit down the road….or to work down the road and make even more money 😉
Thanks!
Thanks Ryan!
Great break down between the two. I’ve always wanted to know the differences. Your article explained it perfectly. Thanks Nate! 🙂
Awesome, James. I’m glad it helped!
Great breakdown of Residual Income vs Passive Income. That’s why I love this industry of MLM because you can’t beat residual income with a stick! If more people realized how powerful this model is, more people will realize that residual income is so much better than linear income. Love the breakdown Nate!
Hi Selene,
Welcome to my site, it’s always nice to see a first time visitor! I agree, that’s why I love residual income as well! Work one time, and get paid times over. Put in the work, work on your skill set, and you will build yourself a fortune that will last a life time. Thanks for the comments!
Hi there! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I really enjoy reading through your posts. Keep them coming Nate! Thank you for everything!
You’re welcome Julio! Hope to see you back here soon! 🙂
Great post Nate. All good points. The dream of passive income is just that for so many; a dream. The misconception that passive means little or no work involved is the killer of this dream. Massive Action = Massive Income.
Thanks Jordan!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of all your hard work. These are the signs of a good teacher and leader. I appreciate all of your hard work and willingness to share the truth about the hard work for all of us ahead. Success is an up hill climb, but you throw us a rope to help us.
Thank you for the kind words!
Great overview, Nate. I invested in real estate when it was hot, I flipped houses a few years back & lent private money to a friend that was financing short term deals (7-30 days) back a few years ago. That’s not even passive because I felt like I was constantly reviewing the deals my money was going to guarantee unless the payoff didn’t cone thru & I ended up owning a property. Fortunately I got out before my friend’s business got crushed in the economy.
Since then I’ve been able to develop a passive income with one of the primary companies we worked from 99-2002 & banked a couple of years of a professional corporate sales jobs & never looked back & the money continues to come in 9 years later. We spend about 5-7 hours / week to maintain that. Pretty cool stuff!
Awesome. Thanks Ron!
I love how much you share and give value. I know residual income is the key to lifestyle but you sharing your personal insight and how much today is other peoples efforts that you have helped and lead really got me even more excited. Thanks.
Thank you for the comments Kristie!
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