[Journey] From $0 to… Hopefully Something – My OFM + AI Experiment

[shijin]

Day 188 Update

Another strong day. Revenue keeps climbing, but today was mostly about keeping the system sharp as the daily volume gets heavier.

Revenue
• Total: $3,831
• Subscriptions: $817
• PPV: $2,406
• Tips: $608

Subscribers
• New subs: 244
• Rebill rate: ~95%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~22%
• Reddit: ~63%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 3
• TikToks: 3
• Reddit posts: 33
• IG Stories: 39

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on checking response timing and making sure repeat buyers are not being over-contacted or treated like cold leads.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
Too much attention can reduce value.

This sounds strange, but some users actually spend better when the interaction is clean and spaced out. Constant replies and too much availability can make the experience feel less valuable.

Another thing I noticed:
Repeat buyers need consistency more than novelty.

They do not always need a completely new angle. A familiar flow, good timing, and clear offer often work better than trying to reinvent the conversation every time.

On the monetization side:
The strongest revenue is coming from users who already trust the process.

Fresh users are still important, but the easiest money now comes from people who have already bought, already understand the page, and only need the right moment to spend again.

Reddit continues to dominate buyer quality. It is now clearly the most efficient channel in terms of revenue per user, while IG is still useful for reach and discovery.

Another interesting point:
Cleaner timing is outperforming heavier messaging.

Instead of sending more messages, the better move is sending fewer messages at better moments. This keeps the conversation natural and avoids fatigue.

New Focus / Tests
• Improve repeat buyer timing
• Avoid over-contacting strong users
• Keep conversations cleaner and less needy
• Continue scaling Reddit without lowering quality

The business keeps growing, but the main lesson right now is simple: more attention is not always better attention.

 

[jaerehan]

Great insight on the "less is more" approach. Many people focus on sending more messages, but timing and positioning often outperform volume. Reddit contributing 63% of quality traffic is impressive, and a 95% rebill rate shows you're building trust, not just making sales. Looking forward to seeing how the repeat buyer optimization impacts the next revenue milestone.

 

[shijin]

Great insight on the "less is more" approach. Many people focus on sending more messages, but timing and positioning often outperform volume. Reddit contributing 63% of quality traffic is impressive, and a 95% rebill rate shows you're building trust, not just making sales. Looking forward to seeing how the repeat buyer optimization impacts the next revenue milestone.

Appreciate it bro
Yeah exactly, at this stage more messages can actually hurt if the timing is off. Earlier I thought volume would solve everything, but now it’s more about giving the right user the right amount of attention at the right moment.
Reddit has been a big surprise honestly. Less flashy than IG, but much stronger intent. And yeah, rebill/retention is becoming the real focus now. New buyers are good, but repeat buyers are what make the whole thing feel stable instead of just chasing daily spikes.

 

[shijin]

Day 189 Update

Another strong day. Revenue keeps moving up, but today was mostly about protecting retention and making sure repeat buyers are handled with more care.

Revenue
• Total: $3,924
• Subscriptions: $836
• PPV: $2,465
• Tips: $623

Subscribers
• New subs: 249
• Rebill rate: ~95%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~21%
• Reddit: ~64%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 4
• TikToks: 2
• Reddit posts: 33
• IG Stories: 40

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on reviewing repeat buyer pacing and making sure strong users are not getting over-messaged just because they already spend.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
Repeat buyers are valuable because of trust, not because they should be pushed harder.

This is an easy mistake to make. Once someone spends multiple times, it is tempting to keep sending more offers, but that can burn the relationship fast. Better timing and cleaner spacing are working much better.

Another thing I noticed:
Strong buyers respond better when the experience feels calm.

No rushed energy, no desperate follow-ups, no overexplaining. Just smooth conversation, clear offers, and good timing. The less forced it feels, the easier they come back.

On the monetization side:
PPV is getting stronger as user familiarity grows.

At this stage, people who already understand the page do not need much convincing. They mostly need the right context and a simple reason to buy now.

Reddit continues to be the highest-quality traffic source. IG still helps with discovery, but Reddit users are still converting faster and spending more consistently.

Another interesting point:
The biggest risk now is not lack of traffic, it is damaging good users through bad handling.

A cold lead can be replaced. A strong repeat buyer is much more valuable and needs to be protected.

New Focus / Tests
• Protect repeat buyer relationships
• Reduce over-messaging high-value users
• Keep PPV offers simple and well-timed
• Continue scaling Reddit without lowering buyer quality

The system keeps growing, but the main lesson now is clear: retention has to be protected, not squeezed.

 

[Yupwork]

I like your Journey mate, especially work consistently

 

[shijin]

I like your Journey mate, especially work consistently

Thank you bro!


Day 190 Update

Another strong day and a nice psychological milestone. Revenue is still climbing, but the biggest focus now is protecting the system from becoming too aggressive as numbers grow.

Revenue
• Total: $4,018
• Subscriptions: $854
• PPV: $2,526
• Tips: $638

Subscribers
• New subs: 255
• Rebill rate: ~95%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~20%
• Reddit: ~65%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 3
• TikToks: 3
• Reddit posts: 34
• IG Stories: 41

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on repeat buyer protection, offer spacing, and making sure strong users are not being treated like endless wallets.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
The more a user spends, the more careful the handling needs to be.

High-value users are not just “easy money.” They are relationships inside the system. If the interaction starts feeling too transactional, they can cool down fast.

Another thing I noticed:
Good pacing keeps buyers alive longer than aggressive selling.

A lot of revenue is now coming from users who already trust the page. They do not need constant pressure. They need a smooth rhythm, good timing, and offers that feel natural.

On the monetization side:
Crossing $4k/day shows how important the back-end has become.

Fresh traffic still matters, but the biggest driver now is:
• repeat buyers
• warmed users
• reactivations
• well-timed PPV

This is no longer just a traffic game.

Reddit continues to dominate buyer quality. IG still gives visibility, but Reddit users are now the core revenue driver because they come in with stronger intent and less resistance.

Another interesting point:
Scaling creates temptation to over-monetize.

When numbers go up, it is easy to push harder. But pushing harder is not always the answer. Sometimes the better move is to protect trust and let the relationship compound.

New Focus / Tests
• Protect high-value buyers from over-selling
• Improve offer spacing
• Keep repeat buyer flows calm and consistent
• Continue scaling Reddit while maintaining buyer quality

190 days in, the biggest lesson is simple: growth is good, but trust is what keeps the machine alive.

 

[shijin]

Day 191 Update

Another strong day. Revenue keeps moving up, but today was mostly about keeping the back-end healthy and making sure repeat buyers are not getting burned out.

Revenue
• Total: $4,107
• Subscriptions: $873
• PPV: $2,583
• Tips: $651

Subscribers
• New subs: 261
• Rebill rate: ~95%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~19%
• Reddit: ~66%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 4
• TikToks: 2
• Reddit posts: 34
• IG Stories: 42

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on reviewing high-value users, offer spacing, and where we might be pushing too much too soon.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
Buyer fatigue is real, even with strong users.

Just because someone spends often does not mean they should be hit with offers constantly. The better approach is keeping the interaction smooth, spaced, and natural so they stay engaged longer.

Another thing I noticed:
The best repeat buyers respond to rhythm, not pressure.

When the timing feels predictable but not boring, they come back more easily. If every interaction feels like a sales attempt, trust starts dropping.

On the monetization side:
PPV is still carrying most of the growth, but only because the trust layer is strong.

Without trust, PPV becomes hard selling. With trust, it becomes a natural next step.

Reddit continues to dominate buyer quality. IG still matters for visibility, but Reddit users are now clearly driving the highest-value traffic and strongest conversion behavior.

Another interesting point:
At this level, protecting good users is more important than squeezing them.

A strong buyer can generate value over time if handled correctly. Burning them for a quick extra sale is not worth it.

New Focus / Tests
• Watch for buyer fatigue signals
• Improve spacing between PPV offers
• Keep repeat buyer conversations natural
• Continue scaling Reddit carefully without lowering user quality

The system keeps growing, but the main focus now is making sure the growth stays sustainable.

 

[shijin]

Day 192 Update

Another strong day. Revenue is still climbing, but today was mostly about improving sustainability and making sure the system does not become too dependent on constant pressure.

Revenue
• Total: $4,196
• Subscriptions: $891
• PPV: $2,642
• Tips: $663

Subscribers
• New subs: 267
• Rebill rate: ~95%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~18%
• Reddit: ~67%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 3
• TikToks: 3
• Reddit posts: 35
• IG Stories: 42

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on reviewing repeat buyer fatigue, spacing between offers, and how to keep high-value users engaged without making everything feel transactional.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
Sustainable revenue comes from trust, not pressure.

At this stage, it is easy to think more offers = more money. But the best users do not respond well to constant pushing. They spend more over time when the interaction still feels natural.

Another thing I noticed:
High-value users need room to breathe.

If every conversation turns into an offer too quickly, they start responding less. Spacing things out and keeping some normal interaction between monetization points helped keep engagement stronger.

On the monetization side:
PPV is still the biggest driver, but timing is everything.

The same offer can perform very differently depending on when it is sent. Good timing beats aggressive selling almost every time.

Reddit continues to dominate buyer quality. IG still brings awareness, but Reddit users are now clearly the strongest source for revenue per user and repeat spending.

Another interesting point:
The more stable the system becomes, the less exciting it looks from the outside.

No crazy tricks today. Just cleaner execution, better pacing, stronger retention, and fewer wasted conversations. Boring improvements are making the biggest difference.

New Focus / Tests
• Keep improving offer spacing
• Protect high-value users from fatigue
• Maintain natural interaction between sales points
• Continue scaling Reddit while keeping quality high

The business keeps growing, but the goal now is not just bigger numbers, it is making sure those numbers can last.

 

[shijin]

Day 193 Update

Another strong day. Revenue continues moving up, but today was mostly about protecting the quality of the back-end while volume keeps increasing.

Revenue
• Total: $4,287
• Subscriptions: $909
• PPV: $2,704
• Tips: $674

Subscribers
• New subs: 273
• Rebill rate: ~96%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~17%
• Reddit: ~68%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 4
• TikToks: 2
• Reddit posts: 35
• IG Stories: 43

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on checking repeat buyer pacing, offer timing, and whether high-value users are still getting a smooth experience instead of being pushed too hard.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
Retention gets more fragile as revenue grows.

When users are new, small mistakes do not always matter much. But with repeat buyers and high-value users, bad timing or too much pressure can damage trust quickly.

Another thing I noticed:
The best buyers respond better to confidence than urgency.

If the chat feels calm and natural, they move much easier. If it feels rushed or needy, even strong buyers can slow down.

On the monetization side:
PPV is still carrying growth, but only because the relationship layer is strong.

Without trust, PPV feels like a push. With trust, it feels like a natural next step.

Reddit continues to dominate buyer quality. IG still helps with discovery, but Reddit users are now clearly the main revenue engine because they enter the funnel with stronger intent.

Another interesting point:
Not every good day needs a new tactic.

Today was mostly execution. Better timing, cleaner chats, fewer wasted messages, and stronger attention on users who actually matter. Simple, but it works.

New Focus / Tests
• Protect repeat buyer trust
• Keep offer timing clean
• Avoid over-messaging high-value users
• Continue scaling Reddit carefully while maintaining quality

The system keeps growing, but the main priority now is keeping trust strong while revenue scales.

 

[mangirdosas]

do you have 1 acctive chatter right now? if so you aren't doing 24/7 chatting just 8 hours right?
And also how many models are you managing currently?

 

[Daniel4838]

Good luck Brother

 

[shijin]

do you have 1 acctive chatter right now? if so you aren't doing 24/7 chatting just 8 hours right?
And also how many models are you managing currently?

Right now it’s not really full 24/7 coverage yet.
I have one main chatter handling most of the volume, and I still jump in for VIPs/high-value conversations or anything that needs manual attention. So it’s more like focused coverage during the strongest windows rather than true 24/7 shifts.
Eventually 24/7 makes sense, but I don’t want to add more people too early and lose quality. Bad chatting can burn good buyers fast.
For models, still keeping it to a small roster. I’d rather manage fewer models properly than sign too many and have the whole system get messy. Quality and consistency matter way more than just saying “we manage 20 models.”

Good luck Brother

Thank u bro!!

 

[shijin]

Day 194 Update

Another strong day. Revenue keeps climbing, but today was mainly about keeping the system balanced and making sure growth does not turn into unnecessary pressure.

Revenue
• Total: $4,381
• Subscriptions: $928
• PPV: $2,765
• Tips: $688

Subscribers
• New subs: 279
• Rebill rate: ~96%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~16%
• Reddit: ~69%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 3
• TikToks: 3
• Reddit posts: 36
• IG Stories: 44

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on reviewing repeat buyer flow, spacing between offers, and making sure strong users are still getting a natural experience instead of constant monetization.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
Good users need protection, not just monetization.

At this stage, the best buyers are not just one-time revenue opportunities. They are long-term assets inside the system. If they feel overworked or pushed too hard, it can hurt future revenue more than it helps today.

Another thing I noticed:
The strongest conversations feel calm, not urgent.

When the chat feels rushed, users become more defensive. When the pacing feels natural and confident, they stay engaged longer and buy with less resistance.

On the monetization side:
PPV continues to grow because trust keeps compounding.

The same type of offer that would have needed heavy warming earlier now moves much faster with users who already know the page and trust the experience.

Reddit continues to dominate buyer quality. IG still plays a role in discovery, but Reddit is clearly the main revenue engine right now in terms of intent and spend per user.

Another interesting point:
More revenue does not always require more action.

Sometimes the biggest improvement is removing unnecessary messages, reducing pressure, and letting the right users move naturally through the flow.

New Focus / Tests
• Protect high-value users from fatigue
• Keep offer spacing clean
• Reduce unnecessary pressure in chats
• Continue scaling Reddit while maintaining quality

The system keeps growing, but the main priority now is making sure the growth stays healthy instead of forced.

 

[WealthyStealthy]

How much time per day do you have to spend on this? Do you work alone, or do you have a partner?

 

[mangirdosas]

Also a question about ads, im trying them in eastern europe and getting pretty solid results for 15/daily i get atleast 3 solid looking women applying, but the problem is none of them did of and have almost no idea about what and how to film.
So the question is if a women looks good enough would you bother teaching her from scratch or do you only take women who did of prior to applying?

 

[Adult-HTML]

Nice results, keep up the good work!

 

[shijin]

How much time per day do you have to spend on this? Do you work alone, or do you have a partner?

At this stage I still spend a decent amount of time on it daily, but it’s not the same type of work as in the beginning.
Early on it was more grinding: posting, testing, messaging, fixing everything manually. Now my time goes more into checking numbers, reviewing chats, improving systems, handling higher-value conversations, and making sure the team doesn’t mess up the flow.
I’m not fully alone anymore. I have a main chatter helping with most of the daily conversation volume, but I’m still very involved in the important parts. No real “hands off” mode yet. At this level, if you stop watching quality, things can slip fast.

Also a question about ads, im trying them in eastern europe and getting pretty solid results for 15/daily i get atleast 3 solid looking women applying, but the problem is none of them did of and have almost no idea about what and how to film.
So the question is if a women looks good enough would you bother teaching her from scratch or do you only take women who did of prior to applying?

Honestly I’d be careful with complete beginners.
If she looks good but has zero idea what she’s getting into, the problem usually isn’t looks, it’s consistency, comfort, and mindset. Teaching basics is possible, but teaching someone to actually show up, film regularly, and not disappear after 1 week is much harder
I don’t think she needs to have done OF before, but she should at least already be comfortable creating content, being on camera, posting herself, and understanding that this is work.
A total beginner can work if she’s serious and coachable, but I’d qualify hard before investing too much time. Looks alone are not enough if she can’t produce content consistently.

Nice results, keep up the good work!

Thanks bro!

 

[shijin]

Day 195 Update

Another strong day. Revenue keeps climbing, but today was mostly about keeping the operation disciplined and avoiding the temptation to overcomplicate things.

Revenue
• Total: $4,469
• Subscriptions: $946
• PPV: $2,823
• Tips: $700

Subscribers
• New subs: 285
• Rebill rate: ~96%

Traffic Sources
• Instagram: ~15%
• Reddit: ~70%
• TikTok: ~10%
• Other: ~5%

Content Posted
• IG Reels: 4
• TikToks: 2
• Reddit posts: 36
• IG Stories: 45

Operations
Chatter handled most conversations. I focused mainly on reviewing high-value users, checking offer spacing, and making sure repeat buyers are not being overworked.

Observations

Biggest takeaway today:
Growth creates pressure to do more, but doing more is not always the answer.

At this stage, it is easy to think every increase in revenue should come with more messages, more offers, more content, and more aggressive pushes. But the best results are still coming from cleaner timing and better user handling.

Another thing I noticed:
The strongest buyers respond better to control than urgency.

When the conversation feels calm and confident, they move much easier. If the energy feels rushed or needy, even good buyers start slowing down.

On the monetization side:
Repeat buyers are becoming the real foundation of the business.

Fresh traffic still feeds the system, but daily stability is coming from people who already trust the page, understand the experience, and come back when the timing is right.

Reddit continues to dominate buyer quality. IG still matters for discovery, but Reddit is clearly producing the highest intent traffic right now.

Another interesting point:
The more simple the workflow is, the easier it is to protect quality.

Complicated rules sound smart, but they break under volume. Simple segmentation, clear priority, and clean offer timing are still outperforming over-engineered systems.

New Focus / Tests
• Keep protecting repeat buyers
• Avoid overcomplicating chat workflows
• Improve offer spacing even further
• Continue scaling Reddit while keeping quality high

The system keeps growing, but the main lesson now is discipline. More revenue does not mean more chaos.

 

[WealthyStealthy]

At this stage I still spend a decent amount of time on it daily, but it’s not the same type of work as in the beginning.
Early on it was more grinding: posting, testing, messaging, fixing everything manually. Now my time goes more into checking numbers, reviewing chats, improving systems, handling higher-value conversations, and making sure the team doesn’t mess up the flow.
I’m not fully alone anymore. I have a main chatter helping with most of the daily conversation volume, but I’m still very involved in the important parts. No real “hands off” mode yet. At this level, if you stop watching quality, things can slip fast.

Honestly I’d be careful with complete beginners.
If she looks good but has zero idea what she’s getting into, the problem usually isn’t looks, it’s consistency, comfort, and mindset. Teaching basics is possible, but teaching someone to actually show up, film regularly, and not disappear after 1 week is much harder
I don’t think she needs to have done OF before, but she should at least already be comfortable creating content, being on camera, posting herself, and understanding that this is work.
A total beginner can work if she’s serious and coachable, but I’d qualify hard before investing too much time. Looks alone are not enough if she can’t produce content consistently.

Thanks bro!

Thanks for the reply. Given that this project has passed the first-year milestone—based on the dates in the first post—it’s actually quite interesting as a fully-fledged business model, especially in terms of scalability. good luck!

 

[shijin]

Thanks for the reply. Given that this project has passed the first-year milestone—based on the dates in the first post—it’s actually quite interesting as a fully-fledged business model, especially in terms of scalability. good luck!

Appreciate it Yeah, at this point it definitely feels less like a “test” and more like a real business that needs proper systems behind it.
The first months were mostly chaos, learning, testing, and fixing mistakes. Now the main challenge is scalability: keeping quality high while adding more volume, more users, more conversations, and eventually more people in the operation.
That’s honestly the hardest part. Making money is one thing, but building something that can keep working without everything breaking is a completely different game.