Ron didn’t launch his pet business with a fancy plan or startup capital. He started it half-heartedly in college — between parties, skipped lectures, and way too much takeout. But one thing stuck: his love for animals. And the idea that maybe, just maybe, he could build something that let him work on his own terms.
Fast forward a few years. Ron now runs a six-figure pet business built around affiliate marketing, organic pet food, and simple, helpful content for pet owners. He works just six hours a day. No burnout. No boss. No constant grind.
His secret?
He ignored most of the advice online marketers love to give.
Instead, he followed five unconventional rules that helped him focus, stay profitable, and actually enjoy the business he built.
If you’re tired of hustle culture and want to create something sustainable, simple, and smart — this might be the playbook you’ve been waiting for.
Rule #1: The 2-Hour Money Rule
Here’s something Ron discovered the hard way: You only need 2 focused hours per day to make money.
When Ron first started his pet business, he was juggling college and side gigs, thinking he needed to hustle non-stop. But then one week, he got sick and could only work for two hours a day. To his surprise, his income didn’t drop. In fact, his business actually grew. Those two hours forced him to focus only on the tasks that brought in revenue, like creating affiliate videos for organic pet foods and following up with customers.
Now, Ron follows this rule without exception:
- Spend the first 2 hours of your workday on money-making tasks: promoting affiliate products, engaging with customers, and creating content.
- Everything else—emails, social media, and busy work—can wait.
Tip from Ron: “If you focus on revenue-driving tasks, you’ll see results. My income went up 41% when I started sticking to this routine.”
Rule #2: The “Boring Business” Advantage
Here’s the thing Ron learned: Boring is profitable.
While everyone else chases the latest tech gadgets or flashy trends, Ron stuck to simple, useful products. His business revolves around promoting organic cat and dog foods as an affiliate. Not glamorous, but the products are in high demand because pet owners care about what goes into their animals’ food. Along with his affiliate work, Ron creates engaging videos for pet owners, showing them how to make healthy, affordable choices for their pets.
Soon, he plans to launch his own line of pet toys, making his product offerings even more personal and unique.
Tip from Ron: “Chasing trends isn’t always the way to go. Stick to simple solutions that solve real problems. Organic pet food isn’t sexy, but it’s what pet owners actually want—and it brings in steady income.”
Rule #3: The Single Channel Focus
Here’s a controversial take: Being everywhere is overrated.
Ron tried being on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at first, but it wasn’t sustainable. He was spreading himself too thin. Eventually, Ron realized he needed to master one platform. So, he focused primarily on YouTube—the perfect platform for his video content about organic pet food, pet care tips, and product reviews. Once he built a loyal following on YouTube, he used Instagram as a backup to engage with followers in a more personal, community-based way.
Tip from Ron: “Focus on one channel and own it. Once you’ve got that down, then expand. I grew my YouTube following 5x faster once I stopped trying to juggle everything.”
Rule #4: The 90-Day Project Limit
Ron’s biggest productivity breakthrough came when he started applying the 90-Day Project Limit rule. This rule says that if a project can’t start bringing in money within 90 days, it’s not worth pursuing.
One of Ron’s earlier projects was a long-term product idea—a pet behavior course—but it would’ve taken over 6 months to create. Instead, he decided to launch a simple product bundle that offered discounted, high-quality organic pet food in combination with pet care videos, available for purchase within 90 days. It started bringing in revenue immediately.
Tip from Ron: “If a project isn’t making money fast, ditch it. Focus on quick wins that will bring in revenue right away.”
Rule #5: The Minimum Viable Day
This is Ron’s most controversial rule: Plan for your worst days, not your best.
Instead of packing his schedule with ambitious tasks that were impossible on tough days, Ron now plans his day around what he can accomplish even when he’s sick, tired, or unmotivated. For instance, when he’s feeling off, he focuses on the essentials, like fulfilling orders, answering customer emails, and posting a quick video or Instagram story. He leaves bigger tasks—like creating new content or improving his website—for the days when he’s feeling more energetic.
Tip from Ron: “When you plan for the worst days, you’ll never feel overwhelmed. I know I can still get the essentials done, no matter what’s going on in my life.”
The Reality Check
Let’s be clear: these rules aren’t about getting rich overnight or following the latest “hustle” trends. They won’t make you famous. But they work.
Since implementing these principles, Ron has:
- Generated consistent 5-figure months
- Worked less than 6 hours per day
- Taken weekends completely off
- Actually enjoyed running his business
If you’re tired of the traditional startup advice that leaves you burnt out, try these rules. Start with one, test it for a month, and see how it transforms your business.
The Next Step
Building a successful business isn’t about grinding for endless hours. It’s about focusing on the right things, at the right time, in the right way. If Ron, a laid-back guy who started part-time in college, can build a 6-figure business while working just 6 hours a day—so can you.
Ready to ditch the grind and work smarter, not harder? Try Ron’s rules and watch how much more you can accomplish with the right mindset and focus.