If you’re an Online Business Manager (OBM) or Virtual Assistant (VA), you’ll know the constant balancing act: keeping clients happy, juggling multiple projects, and making sure systems are running smoothly. But no matter how good you are, there’s one big limitation — there are only so many hours in the day.
Most OBMs and VAs charge by the hour or on a retainer, which means income is tied directly to workload. If you want to earn more, you usually have to take on more clients or increase your rates — both of which add pressure.
But what if there was a way to add a £1,000+ monthly recurring income stream without taking on extra client work?
The problem with the “time-for-money” model
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Your time is capped. There are only so many hours you can work each week.
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Client churn is real. Even happy clients eventually move on, which can cause sudden income drops.
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Raising rates is tricky. Many OBMs worry about pricing themselves out of reach for their existing clients.
Recurring income is the holy grail because it gives you stability — something most OBMs and VAs don’t have.
The solution: Earning through tech recommendations
Here’s the thing: you already help your clients choose and set up software. You’re the trusted advisor they turn to when they need systems to run better. But every time you recommend a tool, the client pays the software company — and you get nothing.
That’s where the MarketerM8 HighLevel affiliate programme changes the game.
Instead of simply pointing clients towards a CRM or marketing tool, you can recommend MarketerM8 — our flexible CRM and automation platform, built on HighLevel. When a client signs up through you:
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You earn a £1,000 finder’s fee after onboarding
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Plus 20% recurring revenue for the lifetime of that account
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And once you reach 5 referrals, that increases to 40% recurring
That means even a handful of client sign-ups could add £1,000+ per month to your income — without you taking on more projects or working longer hours.
Why this works for OBMs
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No extra workload: MarketerM8 handles the tech setup, client onboarding, and support.
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You look good to clients: You’ve solved their biggest problem — finding the right CRM.
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You build long-term income: Your referrals keep paying you as long as the client stays.
It’s about working smarter, not harder.
Debbie’s Experience as a VA Partner
“Working with Julian and the MarketerM8 team to get one of my clients set up on HighLevel has been a game-changer. HighLevel has removed so much of the manual work I was doing, which frees me up to focus on higher-value support. I’ve really enjoyed learning the platform and the process has been smooth and enjoyable thanks to the guidance I received.
I’m especially excited about exploring the AI features, like VoiceAI for call handling, which I know will make a huge difference for my clients. Based on this experience, I’m looking forward to onboarding more clients with HighLevel in partnership with MarketerM8.”
— Debbie Russell, The Modern Day VA
“Working with Julian and the MarketerM8 team to get one of my clients set up on HighLevel has been a game-changer. HighLevel has removed so much of the manual work I was doing, which frees me up to focus on higher-value support. I’ve really enjoyed learning the platform and the process has been smooth and enjoyable thanks to the guidance I received.Debbie’s story is a great example of how OBMs and VAs can benefit — both by helping their clients and by creating new recurring revenue streams for themselves.
Final thought
As an OBM, you’ve already built trust with your clients. You’re perfectly placed to introduce them to the tools that will help their business grow. With MarketerM8, you finally get rewarded for it — with recurring income that doesn’t rely on your time sheet.
👉 Check out the MarketerM8 HighLevel Affiliate Programme here
👉or Book a Discovery Call with Julian to explore your options
