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Hello, I need help. I am the world's most indecisive person and I have read (and tried to apply) so many different ways to make money online. I've decided to put my all into one of two things and I wanted an unbiased opinion of what makes the most sense. One: start a diabetes website where in addition to being an affiliate I would sell a product that has 90 days of videos on how to cure prediabetes, go into remission if your insulin sensitive, and minimize your insulin dramatically if your pancreas has stopped working. Most products say they cure you, but you have to eat raw food for the rest of your life-- My experience (diabetic with a non functioning pancreas-very little insulin needed(not even daily), grad degree in molecular biology).Secondly try to build an email list/newsletter with job tips- I do job interviews and review emails and I find it crazy the things people send in/ say at interviews-affiliate marketing mostly. Which one would make most (fastest) sense
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  • Profile picture of the author gjabiz
    Originally Posted by Folamithequeen View Post

    Hello, I need help. I am the world's most indecisive person and I have read (and tried to apply) so many different ways to make money online. I've decided to put my all into one of two things and I wanted an unbiased opinion of what makes the most sense. One: start a diabetes website where in addition to being an affiliate I would sell a product that has 90 days of videos on how to cure prediabetes, go into remission if your insulin sensitive, and minimize your insulin dramatically if your pancreas has stopped working. Most products say they cure you, but you have to eat raw food for the rest of your life-- My experience (diabetic with a non functioning pancreas-very little insulin needed(not even daily), grad degree in molecular biology).Secondly try to build an email list/newsletter with job tips- I do job interviews and review emails and I find it crazy the things people send in/ say at interviews-affiliate marketing mostly. Which one would make most (fastest) sense
    Choice one I get. And it is doable, but isn't FAST nor speedy.

    Two. Job tips? For who?

    You DO job interviews? For affiliate marketing? This makes no sense to me.

    Who is sending you email and why and what tips do you have which

    1- could be monetized
    2- can't be found elsewhere

    It appears from this perspective, you are letting your education go to waste, and for the long term, build the diabetes site, but, realize, unless you offer something for sale soon, it won't be an income source.

    gjabiz
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  • Profile picture of the author webmarke
    If I were you I would go with the Diabetes website.

    The reason being is because the IM niche have more competition in the spaces you can promote your website.

    For example: I think you could generate more traffic and sales if you promote a diabetes website in facebook groups, on twitter, on forums, and in Google+ groups.

    Posting to these venues for the IM niche is harder because everyone is doing the same thing. Trying to make money by promoting something. On the other hand, most of the people belong to the previously mentioned venues are not marketers and they are looking for solutions to a problem that is very important.

    There will be less marketers for you to compete against and if you don't come offf looking like a spammer, but instead, actually provide people with value before trying to sell them something...You should be able to generate some sales.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brent Stangel
    I am the world's most indecisive person and I have read (and tried to apply) so many different ways to make money online.
    So what has changed?

    Success in IM requires intense concentration and focus...
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  • Profile picture of the author Folamithequeen
    I realize my initial explanation was unclear. !st of all thanks for responding everyone. Secondly, 2 of my jobs, I play a role in hiring. I receive resumes conduct interviews and weigh in on hiring decisions. There are many things that I always assumed everyone knew that you didn't do. I was wrong. A lot of people make avoidable interview mistakes and resume mistakes. I thought I could have a newletter- 30 days to a better job and promote affiliate products a long the way. My diabetes plan is far more fleshed out of course. It just takes a lot of time and I'm not sure how much people would invest in a video/group class for 90 days of training to conquer diabetes when other people promote 30 day programs which manage it and call it a cure.
    My lack of focus before was because I always had four jobs that I as juggling and from now until June 14th, I have 0 (sort of) and until August 24 I will only have 1. Thanks for the direction. How does one figure out a good price point for a product? I see people selling business coaching programs for 2000-3000 dollars and weight loss programs for 100-200, considering the importance of weight and health I don't think I understand the price dynamics. Any help would be appreciated.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve B
    Originally Posted by Folamithequeen View Post

    I am the world's most indecisive person

    Seriously, this is the first thing you need to address.

    Choosing a niche is the least of your worries. You could probably choose either option and make money with it if you apply yourself. It sounds like you are an intelligent and resourceful person.

    Being a business owner requires making decisions every day of the year and if you struggle with being decisive you will struggle with making money.

    Have you done any market research to validate what kind of demand there is in the marketplace for each option you are contemplating? Have you checked to see who your direct competition may be and what they are offering? Do you know what your perfect customers look like and where you can find them gathered? Do you know what they are asking for?

    Until you know the answers to these questions, you are only guessing at which option will be faster and easier for your entry and eventual success.

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  • Profile picture of the author Zodiax
    Decisive action is not always correct action.
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  • Profile picture of the author Folamithequeen
    I should have prefaced that with in starting a business. It is scary to come to a fork in the road and pick the wrong Fork. I make decisions all the time and stick with them-- clearly I should have clarified. I have researched. No one is doing the diabetes program in the way that I would. Dr. cousens has a ranch, but the cost is 11000 dollar and you have to take off 3 weeks of work. My goal is to offer an affordable option with a support group that can be done at home. It is a fusion of multiple symptoms,, but since know one is doing it, I don;t know if it is a viable option. I had wanted to ask forums but a lot of diabetes forums have strict rules against mentioning services . I was thinking of doing a facebook ad to gauge interest, but I wanted to come here first and see if people even thought a diabetes program would be marketable,
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    • Profile picture of the author Zodiax
      Originally Posted by Folamithequeen View Post

      I should have prefaced that with in starting a business. It is scary to come to a fork in the road and pick the wrong Fork. I make decisions all the time and stick with them-- clearly I should have clarified. I have researched. No one is doing the diabetes program in the way that I would. Dr. cousens has a ranch, but the cost is 11000 dollar and you have to take off 3 weeks of work. My goal is to offer an affordable option with a support group that can be done at home. It is a fusion of multiple symptoms,, but since know one is doing it, I don;t know if it is a viable option. I had wanted to ask forums but a lot of diabetes forums have strict rules against mentioning services . I was thinking of doing a facebook ad to gauge interest, but I wanted to come here first and see if people even thought a diabetes program would be marketable,
      First you must learn to write correctly.
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    • Profile picture of the author DABK
      The only wrong decision is to stop making decisions. Read somewhere that the % of the time they make a decision. So are the least successful people.

      So, clearly, making the wrong decision isn't the deal breaker, horrendous, negative.

      Not making enough wrong decisions might be.

      Not being flip. Make a decision, monitor results, adjust (i.e., make another, decision based on the new info).

      Since you're a diabetic, you could do wonders with a diabetic's blog.

      Since you're part of the hiring side, you could do wonders with an informational site on how to get hired.

      The one to go with is the one you're closest to launching. Once it's launched, you can start the other one. They're not mutually exclusive.

      Originally Posted by Folamithequeen View Post

      I should have prefaced that with in starting a business. It is scary to come to a fork in the road and pick the wrong Fork. I make decisions all the time and stick with them-- clearly I should have clarified. I have researched. No one is doing the diabetes program in the way that I would. Dr. cousens has a ranch, but the cost is 11000 dollar and you have to take off 3 weeks of work. My goal is to offer an affordable option with a support group that can be done at home. It is a fusion of multiple symptoms,, but since know one is doing it, I don;t know if it is a viable option. I had wanted to ask forums but a lot of diabetes forums have strict rules against mentioning services . I was thinking of doing a facebook ad to gauge interest, but I wanted to come here first and see if people even thought a diabetes program would be marketable,
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Y
    It sounds like you've got a couple of niches you're genuinely interested in and have knowledge in (many struggle with this!), so that part of things is largely covered, well done! I've seen similar niches work as viable online businesses, although if it were me I'd go the path of the diabetes niche (being part of the general health niche my instinct tells me you'd have an easier time making money - that is an extremely general comment though). The fact that you've personally dealt with the challenges of diabetes as well is a huge plus.

    Having said that it also sounds like you're choosing different monetisation models for the different niches. This isn't necessarily a bad or incorrect thing but you may find it better to blend the models together and work on just a single niche. Soon enough you'll figure out exactly what type method of getting paying customers works best and you can focus on that predominantly.


    In closing, I wouldn't say I'm indecisive, but I did have information overload in the very beginning of my IM career. After a few months of bouncing off different ideas I realised that if I didn't actually do or create anything of substance I'd never even make a cent. Right at that point I chose a niche (online gaming - I don't much like it anymore but I know a lot about it and that was enough), I laid out a plan for a paid online video product, and spent a few months building it along with everything else I needed to deliver it.

    From that point on I never looked back and made a small but nice four figure sum each month. In short, as I had to do myself... Just. Start. Something. The best and highest quality learning you'll get about all of this stuff is by doing, so just choose your niche (diabetes, there I did it for you) and dive in right away.
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  • Profile picture of the author Folamithequeen
    I couldn't begin to explain how great this has been. I was indecisive about posting, because my question was so basic and I wasn't sue people would answer. Most of you have been really helpful. I feel sure of my path, diabetes website. I am ready to get started. Thank you for your help.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    I would go with option 1 (diabetes), and I wish the best for your health while managing this condition.


    I say option 1 because, you have INSTANT credibility in the marketplace. You have a story, real life experience, probably photos and videos you can make, remedies you've tried and medications that either worked or didn't. You identify with these people, and you can build a whole site around it - as long as it's helpful, and not obviously promotional. That's my take, but you can make money with both.
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  • Profile picture of the author kulman
    Hi,

    The challenge you are facing is actually common. I have faced that "monster" called fear of failure which made me indecisive. Plenty of opportunities, but slipped through because I cannot decide which opportunity to start with. Indecisiveness is just a symptom; the actual cause if fear of failure. I wanted to start a project where success is guaranteed - does it ring a bell to you? And that guarantee my friend, NEVER was and NEVER will be!
    The primary trait of success is take action despite fear, period! How do we know a project will succeed or not without doing it? Do it and you will find out if it is worth your time and effort.
    By the way, I am into diabetes niche and got product from US which works well. Perhaps we can work together for mutual success - and remind each other along the way to shin fear and take action. Kindly reach me when you are interested.
    Take care and wish you great success!
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  • Profile picture of the author GetPLRhere
    Your first choice is a better bet cause you are familiar with diabetes and you have a grad degree in it. Maybe you should consider building your info product on it, create your sales page, then put it up on clickbank (or related affiliate seeking platforms), go out get a bunch of affiliates through JV launch calendars to help you sell it.

    There's no guarantees but this is probably the fastest way.
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    • Profile picture of the author Folamithequeen
      Originally Posted by GetPLRhere View Post

      Your first choice is a better bet cause you are familiar with diabetes and you have a grad degree in it. Maybe you should consider building your info product on it, create your sales page, then put it up on clickbank (or related affiliate seeking platforms), go out get a bunch of affiliates through JV launch calendars to help you sell it.

      There's no guarantees but this is probably the fastest way.
      Thank you so much for the advice. I have been thinking of creating a video product with weekly webinars where people can ask questions. As well as a follow-up support group. I've been thinking about hiring a joint venture specialist. To help me find affiliates. It is such a huge undertaking. Because any worthwhile diabetic product would really need 90 days of videos. It is a great suggestion and you just reaffirmed what I was thinking thank you
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      • Profile picture of the author GetPLRhere
        There's a video on YouTube called "Zero to $200,000 in One Month: How to Launch Your Own Info Product" by John Chow. There are some decent information there for anyone who's never sold an info product, or not too familiar with Clickbank.

        There's no guarantees you'll make money but as long as you keep the cost low and pick the most proven affiliates to promote your products, the worst you'll probably lose is time, which is fine for any business venture.
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        • Profile picture of the author Mark Y
          Originally Posted by GetPLRhere View Post

          There's no guarantees you'll make money but as long as you keep the cost low and pick the most proven affiliates to promote your products, the worst you'll probably lose is time, which is fine for any business venture.
          I'd have to say that I disagree with this. If you can be seen as an authority in this space (remember, perception is reality) and provide sufficient value then you won't have to keep your prices low. Also don't rely on affiliates for all of your sales - make a quality product that you back up with ongoing contact with your paying clients, promote it yourself (and through affiliates as a side 'thing') and push it as hard as you can in all promotional areas.

          Also, losing time is not 'fine' for any business venture. Perhaps it can be seen as such early on when you're in the learning phase, but that learning phase should be cut as short as possible. You're starting an online business to make money and move forward in life, own your niche, and crush any competition that stands in your way. This should ALWAYS be your approach!
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  • Almost NOBODY is going to trust a guy on the internet who says he has a cure for pre-diabetes, UNLESS that person does one HELL of a lot of pre-selling. What WOULD probably work like gangbusters is a website with recipes for diabetics. Place social media links on it and watch it get shared like crazy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Folamithequeen
    Just curious, why would nobody believe in a cure for pre-diabetes? That is pretty curable, I don't know anyone who thinks that's not curable. Is it because it is so easy to cure on your own? I'm missing something.
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    • Profile picture of the author Oziboomer
      Originally Posted by Folamithequeen View Post

      Just curious, why would nobody believe in a cure for pre-diabetes? That is pretty curable, I don't know anyone who thinks that's not curable. Is it because it is so easy to cure on your own? I'm missing something.
      One of my client's is a surgical weight loss company and I would say for a number of reasons that you should go for the option of building out the solutions you have and the experiences you have in regards to Type 2 Diabetes.

      It is curable.

      Remember people desire a "cure" rather than "prevention"

      It is a huge market that continues to grow as the populations around the world become more obese.

      It is not a short term make money fast option but usually most good businesses are not in it for the short term anyway.

      There is plenty of opportunity for you to build out authority from your experience, make Videos, publish Kindle, publish book, do public speaking at small events.

      The prospects can easily be targeted using a variety of methods. - Check Acxiom

      You can build a social following and drive business from there. My clients have a strong social media presence and engagement strategy.

      Don't just think you need to build out some IM product as you can build the whole suite of products to fit your market.

      Start with one thing and finish it and then move on to the next and step by step you will build out your business.

      The good thing is it is a growing and evergreen market so any assets you build now will have a long lifespan returning income into the future.

      Best regards,

      Ozi
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  • Profile picture of the author heartyy
    I would go with option number one.

    It's more beneficial and there are more people who are interested about diabetes medication.

    But you should go with the one close to your heart.
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