Why I Invest in WSO and Education

by SouthSpawn Banned
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I was talking to a friend about education in general over the weekend.
Spending $30,000+ to get a college degree is too much if you ask me.

But I do believe that some investment needs to go into education based materials.

The reason why I believe this. When you pay for something. I believe it pushes you to take action. You are more likely to take action if you have some money into it. That's why I have invested a little money into some WSO products. Sure, I am aware that if I wanted to find this information for free. I probably could do so. But putting a little investment to it. Keeps the fire going for me. Because if I don't take action. This would mean that I would have invested my money into nothing.

I just feel that people take care of things or put a greater pride into something they put their hard earned money into.

What do you guys think? I have no problem with disagreements. Just be civil please

Mark
#education #invest #wso
  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    You have the right attitude when it comes to WSOs. It PUSHES you to take action. Unfortunately, too many other people think BUYING something IS taking action. Totally wrong.
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  • The 1st product invested in online cost me $1000 back in 2007. The product creator became my mentor in many fields of business, real estate investments and internet marketing. It was a wealth creation package.

    Then I learned the direct marketing method used on the internet and offline.

    I made loads of cash thanks to that investment. To me that course is better than a university degree.

    Best wishes in your online investments
    Sheldon Arendse
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  • Profile picture of the author Jack Gordon
    Unfortunately, too many people mistake WSO publishers for actual experts and/or teachers.

    Sort of like getting a girl pregnant does not make you a good father, creating a WSO does not make one a good businessperson or teacher.

    When you go to college, you are paying someone to vet the professors, making sure they are qualified and capable of teaching.

    No such buffer exists in the WSO section.

    Buyer beware.
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    • Profile picture of the author SouthSpawn
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      Jack, I totally agree.

      For me, these are very low cost investments.
      If I find that the info is very low quality.
      I won't bother to buy another WSO from that person.

      But I agree. Buyer beware.

      Mark

      Originally Posted by Jack Gordon View Post

      Unfortunately, too many people mistake WSO publishers for actual experts and/or teachers.

      Sort of like getting a girl pregnant does not make you a good father, creating a WSO does not make one a good businessperson or teacher.

      When you go to college, you are paying someone to vet the professors, making sure they are qualified and capable of teaching.

      No such buffer exists in the WSO section.

      Buyer beware.
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      • Profile picture of the author kfount
        The most basic WSO gives the same advice:

        1) Create content around a well-known search term.
        2) Choose a method of earning revenue: (Adsense, Amazon Affiliate, Createspace Book, etc.)
        2) Repeat the term 1 percent of the time throughout the piece.
        3) Use Facebook and other social media networks to get quick traffic.

        However, being that Internet marketing is ever-changing, I believe all WSOs offer some value.
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    • Profile picture of the author AffiliateWaves
      Originally Posted by Jack Gordon View Post

      Unfortunately, too many people mistake WSO publishers for actual experts and/or teachers.

      Sort of like getting a girl pregnant does not make you a good father, creating a WSO does not make one a good businessperson or teacher.

      When you go to college, you are paying someone to vet the professors, making sure they are qualified and capable of teaching.

      No such buffer exists in the WSO section.

      Buyer beware.
      I totally agree with Jack,there is no specific standard to publish WSO ,so if you can pay WSO fees you can publish it,Most of WSO publishers are just using PLRs to create their products.

      That's only reason most WSOs are seeing a decline in sales ,and quality WSOs creators are also facing problems in selling their product .
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      • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
        Originally Posted by AffiliateWaves View Post

        ,Most of WSO publishers are just using PLRs to create their products.
        If you have proof that "most" use PLR then report it to the mods because that is against the rules.

        If you don't have proof that most do this then don't say so.

        By the way, you'd need to buy an awful lot of WSOs to get to where you can say you know that "most" do anything. How many have you bought and now know they are based on PLR?

        Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    It's an interesting perspective but learning in this industry is a little different than most..
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  • Profile picture of the author salegurus
    Originally Posted by SouthSpawn View Post


    I just feel that people take care of things or put a greater pride into something they put their hard earned money into.

    What do you guys think? I have no problem with disagreements. Just be civil please

    Mark
    Actually a lot of people who pay for WSO's and the like never do anything....

    Also, I doubt you can suggest or control how people reply, it's a forum after all.
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    • Profile picture of the author SouthSpawn
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      Originally Posted by salegurus View Post

      Actually a lot of people who pay for WSO's and the like never do anything....

      Also, I doubt you can suggest or control how people reply, it's a forum after all.
      salesgurus, you are correct. I can't control how people respond. But I can still at least ask. It's a forum after all. We are free to ask for peace even if we don't get it.

      Mark
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  • Profile picture of the author Lightlysalted
    It's a very interesting thought. I wonder what success people would have if they invested the $30,000 into WSO products rather than a college education. Yes there would be some failure but I think there would also be a great chance of success.
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  • Profile picture of the author SouthSpawn
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    One thing I have noticed. Some of the WSO publishers don't seem to care too much about being presented as professionals, Seems as they are in it to put up something quick and amateurish. I saw one guy talking on a webcam with a wife beater shirt on. Asking me to pay him 250 bucks for some WSO. I had to unsubscribe to that one.
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  • Profile picture of the author writeaway
    The good news is you don't have to PAY for information. It's everywhere. You just have to have the right mindset-the WILLINGNESS to LEARN.

    Case in point: I learned today by poking around my friends Analytics reports that expired domains can be GOLDMINES - And I am not just talking about building private blog networks.

    It's all about your mindset. You can't buy that...
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    • Profile picture of the author SouthSpawn
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      Originally Posted by writeaway View Post

      The good news is you don't have to PAY for information. It's everywhere. You just have to have the right mindset-the WILLINGNESS to LEARN.

      Case in point: I learned today by poking around my friends Analytics reports that expired domains can be GOLDMINES - And I am not just talking about building private blog networks.

      It's all about your mindset. You can't buy that...
      True, but having a little money into something is a good thing.
      I am not talking about 1000's here. I am just talking about a small investment.
      For example: I grew up in an area where a lot of people had government paid section 8 homes. Not all of them. But "a lot" of them didn't take care of their properties. I would bet if they had their own personal money into it. Their "mindset" would be a little different.

      You are correct. It is all about mindset. But a lot of times I have seen.
      The "free" mindset tends to take things for granted. It's the same reason why you see some wealthy business people who believe in not handing their kids money. They want them to work and earn their own money. There is a certain pride that goes into earning and using your own money on something.
      I remember when I paid off my first car instead of my parents doing it.
      It was a great feeling.
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  • Profile picture of the author butters
    Originally Posted by SouthSpawn View Post


    The reason why I believe this. When you pay for something. I believe it pushes you to take action. You are more likely to take action if you have some money into it. That's why I have invested a little money into some WSO products. Sure, I am aware that if I wanted to find this information for free. I probably could do so. But putting a little investment to it. Keeps the fire going for me. Because if I don't take action. This would mean that I would have invested my money into nothing.

    I just feel that people take care of things or put a greater pride into something they put their hard earned money into.

    What do you guys think? I have no problem with disagreements. Just be civil please

    Mark
    I think thats completely wrong... Lets face it, spending money on a product doesn't equate to action, not in the slightest. Prime example would be in January, everyone gets them lovely gym contracts, by feb, most have stopped going! Action is determined by ones mental ability to see the bigger picture and drive through the crap which is going to happen immediately. Action is predominately driven by results, if you see good results, your do more, if you see bad results, your do less. Buying a product doesn't make you more likely to stick with it, its the person behind it who decides that.
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    • Profile picture of the author SouthSpawn
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      Originally Posted by butters View Post

      I think thats completely wrong... Lets face it, spending money on a product doesn't equate to action, not in the slightest. Prime example would be in January, everyone gets them lovely gym contracts, by feb, most have stopped going! Action is determined by ones mental ability to see the bigger picture and drive through the crap which is going to happen immediately. Action is predominately driven by results, if you see good results, your do more, if you see bad results, your do less. Buying a product doesn't make you more likely to stick with it, its the person behind it who decides that.
      I think you missed my point. I am not saying that this is the 100% formula to success. Because it's not. I repeat, it's not.

      I am saying that there are a lot of people out there that take "free" for granted.
      Sure, there are people that pay and still do nothing.

      I am just saying that it's much easier to do nothing when it's free vs pay.

      But I agree. It's all about mindset.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    A good percentage of WSOs aren't information products. Some are graphics, software/plugins, services, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author tristatemedia
    theyu actually make me feel good. i still look forward to buying wsos about cpa offers. i love learning new things.
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