A good response to,'What do you do for a living'.

by Zodiax
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Here is a good response to you guys that don't want to bother explaining what internet marketing is to curious friends and family.

Simply say that you do e-commerce. That will answer 99% of the questions that turn up in their head- and it wouldn't be an incorrect answer either- as e-commerce is the sell of goods and services online.

This will prevent you having to explain what 'Internet marketing' is- and will allow you to come off professional and legit.
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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Or " A Free lance Consultant to small Online Businesses"

    Or "own a small Online Publishing Company"

    Or "An Online Health and Fitness Consultant"


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  • Profile picture of the author Sitestomp
    I do web development and also affiliate marketing, but when people ask me what I do for a living, I always just say "web development" rather than trying to explain what internet marketing is.

    As far as explaining how internet marketing works, it's sometimes really hard to explain to people who don't know the industry. The most simple yet thorough explanation I have used is, "I'm independent contractor who sells products for companies in exchange for a commission of the sale". That's a pretty general description but it gets the job done.
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  • Profile picture of the author danieldesai
    Originally Posted by Zodiax View Post

    Simply say that you do e-commerce.

    This will prevent you having to explain what 'Internet marketing' is- and will allow you to come off professional and legit.
    Naw, man.

    I just say I'm a webcam whore.

    What's more professional and legit than that?

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    Daniel
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve B
    "I sell stuff online."

    That does it for me.

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  • Profile picture of the author Tanidox
    When i say something like Internet Marketing they assume im clicking ads for 0.000002
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  • Profile picture of the author AmericanMuscleTA
    Or how about, "I'm retired."
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  • Profile picture of the author cl7
    I usually say.. "I sell happiness" and walk away. Leaving them clueless and curious. lol
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Thornley
      Originally Posted by cl7 View Post

      I usually say.. "I sell happiness" and walk away. Leaving them clueless and curious. lol
      I like that response! May I borrow it?
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    • Profile picture of the author Profit Traveler
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      Originally Posted by cl7 View Post

      I usually say.. "I sell happiness" and walk away. Leaving them clueless and curious. lol
      But the brain will always try to fill in the blanks!

      Drugs?

      Sex Toys?

      Cosmetic Surgery?

      Revenge Contractor?


      Lot's of videos on the subject of Happiness and this one actually kept my attention longer than 3 secs.

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  • Profile picture of the author CShark
    Short answer to that will be, I grind, acquire knowledge,and strive harder and work harder for a better tomorrow.
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  • Profile picture of the author agoel
    Haha, great answers
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  • Profile picture of the author salegurus
    Originally Posted by Zodiax View Post

    and will allow you to come off professional and legit.

    Well that rules out about 60% of the forum ......
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  • Profile picture of the author webmarke
    I usually say I am an internet entrepreneur.

    Of course these leads to more questions and eventually I have to explain what affiliate marketing is and what digital products are.
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  • Profile picture of the author basteluna
    I am doing an online job. I am loving it. I don't need to leave our home and deal with the hassle from the outside.
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  • Profile picture of the author Profit Traveler
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    Great Post Topic Zodiac!

    This Question is turning into a niche all its own.

    http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/what-p...at-i-really-do

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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    I use my skills with words to help people get more time in their lives.
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  • Profile picture of the author maxsi
    I do online business since 15 years (yes internet only)
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  • Profile picture of the author ChrisBa
    Lol.. Hired hitman

    You could say your own websites, small business owner, etc..
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  • Profile picture of the author Tribe
    I've been saying internet marketing for years but with typically confused faces. Now I'm trialing "I'm obsessed with making money whilst I sleep, so I build online businesses that create income around the clock". It either goes one of two ways, either they're eager to know more or simply change the topic, or even walk away. I'll then know straight away if they're someone I'll be meeting again.
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Tribe, imho that's too salesy a statement to work effectively. I know if I was told that, I would run, even if it would be good for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author RS3RS
    "I sell doors. Door to door."
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert999
    Selling other's and my own products
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