Hello and welcome to *I Got The Drive!*

My name is Andrei Vamanu. I'm 24 years old and come from Romania, Eastern Europe. I graduated from the Maritime University of Constanța and worked at sea as a deck cadet.

I've traveled across the world — from the East Coast of the USA to South Korea. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, I couldn’t explore these countries properly, but I cherished every moment of discovering new parts of the world.

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Color Picture of Andrei Vamanu

Life at sea comes with many sacrifices. Beyond long working hours and night shifts, I’ve endured violent storms, emergency situations, and even faced threats from Somali pirates. I’ve spent up to 6 months at a time away from home. It reminded me of Davy Jones from *Pirates of the Caribbean* — cursed to spend 10 years at sea and only one day on land.

Despite the hardships, the experience shaped me. Eventually, I began to question my future. That’s when I discovered affiliate marketing — a performance-based online model where you earn commissions for driving traffic and sales.

On the surface, it sounds simple. But in truth, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Succeeding in affiliate marketing requires the right mindset, strategy, and consistent execution.

Many so-called “gurus” online don’t actually earn from affiliate marketing — they profit by selling overpriced courses to people who are desperately trying to change their lives.

I was one of those people. I invested thousands of dollars into multiple programs and saw almost nothing in return. What kept me going was the burning desire not to go back — not to live as a modern slave, working wherever, however, and for as long as a company dictates.

I wanted freedom. For myself, for my family, and for a better future.

Color Picture of Andrei Vamanu
Color Picture of Andrei Vamanu

I didn’t want to spend 40 years waiting for retirement, hoping life wouldn’t pass me by. So, I made a choice: to keep trying — no matter how long it takes.

I remember building my first email list. I was full of hope and excitement, ready to take massive action. But six months later, my list was “dead” — barely any opens, zero clicks.

It was frustrating. But instead of giving up, I kept learning, testing, and refining.

Today, I run an advertising business where I help others promote their products, generate leads, drive sales, and build sustainable online income through real value — not empty promises.