If you’ve ever wondered why your online business isn’t growing as fast as “the gurus” promised — this book was written for you. The Honest Truth About Online Business cuts through the noise, myths, and misleading promises that flood your social media feed.
Inside, you’ll find a realistic, data-driven look at today’s most popular online business models — including affiliate marketing, coaching and consulting, freelancing, digital product creation, dropshipping, and more.
Author Kim Mitchell, founder of Studio 541, brings over 15 years of firsthand experience building and scaling creative online ventures. She’s seen what works, what fails, and what costs far more than anyone tells you upfront. This isn’t another motivational book full of vague advice — it’s a transparent roadmap that helps you understand the math behind the models so you can make confident, informed decisions about where to invest your time and money.
Inside You’ll Discover:
💡 10 major online business models, clearly explained — including their startup costs, realistic profit margins, and time-to-income expectations.
🔍 Revealing the math behind the models: how many sales, clients, or conversions you actually need to reach $1K, $5K, or $10K/month — with plain-English breakdowns.
⚖️ Realistic success rates and income comparisons — based on market data, not hype.
💰 True costs of customer acquisition and advertising — so you can plan profitably from day one.
⚙️ Essential tools and setup guides — what’s worth paying for, what’s not, and where beginners often overspend.
⏳ Real-world timelines — because sustainable businesses take time to grow, and this book shows exactly how long that takes for each model.
🚫 The hidden pitfalls of “fast-track” promises — and how to recognize the red flags of get-rich-quick marketing before you waste a dime.
🧭 Clear self-assessment tools to help you choose the model that best fits your personality, lifestyle, and skillset.
Who It’s For
New entrepreneurs considering an online business but unsure where to start.
Creators, coaches, or freelancers ready to build something sustainable — not just trendy.
Anyone tired of being sold unrealistic dreams and ready for real numbers, real strategy, and real talk.
Book Details
📘 Title: The Honest Truth About Online Business
✍️ Author: Kim Mitchell
🏢 Publisher: Studio 541, LLC
📄 Length: 150+ pages
📊 Format: Digital eBook (PDF / EPUB options available)
🌎 Language: English
💵 Price Range: Designed for high value at a fair cost — knowledge worth far more than the price of a single online “mini course.”
Why You’ll Want This Book
Because before you spend $1 on another course, ad campaign, or coaching program, you deserve to know what’s real — and what’s just marketing.
This book doesn’t sell you a dream.
It gives you a map — one built on experience, transparency, and truth.
Start smarter. Build stronger. Grow on your own terms.