© Copyright 2006 by Felton L. Thompkins
Let me, if you would, briefly share something with you. I
would like you to have a little background as to how I
started in this business we call Internet Marketing, and as
I said, I will be brief.
It started with me attempting to replace a part of my income
that was "literally" and very unexpectedly deleted, so to
speak, from my much-needed below-poverty level
income. Yeah! If things were not already tight. I guess you
can tell that I am still a little upset because of it, and
to be honest, that's basically why I do this. So you see I
didn't just get smart one day, and say, Ahh.. I guess I'll
go into the Internet Marketing business. No, I was kind of
forced into it, which now brings me to the title of this
article: In The Beginning....,Then What?
With this article, I will be attempting to reach the masses
of the new individuals and teams, that have decided to
venture into this arena of dog-eat-dog marketers. My deepest
and most sincere desire is to give you hope and to
encourage you to just hang in there. Most of all as I
expressed in my last article entitled: I Learned The Hard
Way, Now You Don't Have To - (3) Steps To Profits, I stress
the importance of Research, Focus, and Passion. These
three elements are essential in any business, online or offline.
In The Beginning....,Then What? Well, in the beginning you
decided, (or something or someone helped you decide) that you
were going start your own business - a very ambitious thought.
Hey... please keep that drive and ambition, because it will
surely pay great dividends eventually. That ambition has led
you to the sometimes not-so-pleasant world of Internet Marketing.
Don't get me wrong now, this is a great business to be
involved in, but like in anything else, it also has its pitfalls.
My gift to you is to be real about what's really going on.
(1) You and I are the Prime Target of the unscrupulous
Internet Marketer.
(2) There are some very "talented" Ad Copy creators all
over the Internet.
(3) You and I are emotional, and for the most part
impulsive.
(4) You and I are the Prime Target of the unscrupulous
Internet Marketer. Yeah, I know it's the same as (1).
My point is this; if you can keep in mind that you are a
prime target, you will have a good chance of making it in
this business. You see, if you take a talented ad copy writer,
yours and my emotions, add them to our impulsive spending
habits and..... ch-ching, somebody's going to the bank.
Listen now, you can do very well in this business. But after all
of the "HYPE" when the dust settles, you must remember these
three words - Research, Focus, and Passion, and also keep your
eyes and ears open for the people who are truly trying to be a help
to you. Believe me when I tell you there are some genuine folks
out there who do not consider you to be just another sales conversion.
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To sum it all up for you, be sure to know (research) as much
as you can about your program, products, or service. Then be
honest, and ask yourself, "Is this product or service that I am
trying to sell really a valid offer?" If the answer is no, then simply
trash the thought. Try your best to keep a clear head about
what you are doing. Focus, because you will encounter a
ton of very enticing offers, and no matter what they say, you
do not need all of them to be successful in this business.
Last, but not at least, the lesser. Are you fired up ? (passion) Are
you ready to take your new business to heights that most
people only dream about? Good ! ! Stay "hot" and full of
zeal and you can do it.
If you have read this and would like information on some
great "free" resources to help you build your online
business, please feel free to contact me at your leisure.
I truly wish you much Peace and Success.
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Written by Felton L. Thompkins
The Newbies Advocate
http://www.Simplyeshop.com
Email: speaklife1@zwallet.com