$50, $100, $300, $500, $1000 In A Day, Here's how...

[Ken Leatherman]

I'm dead serious with my headline!.

If an Old Geezer like me can do it, I'm comfortable in saying almost everyone that is a member of this Forum, can do it.

Please know right upfront, that I did not do this overnight, it took hard work, focus and dedication to providing value to my customers, time after time after time. However, I didn't reach these important steps without a lot of mistakes, blown money and then a fellow Warrior kicking my butt up between my shoulder blades.

That butt kicking was primarily based on me not taking action, trying to get rich overnight, not setting up a long term business and failure to focus on one step at a time. Getting each step right, then moving onto the next step. Let's face it! You cannot make a consistent daily income without building your business step by step.

After getting my focus pointed in the right direction, my mentor held me accountable to him and forced me to be accountable to myself for my lack of action and then for my actions taken. I cannot stress this point of taking action, strongly enough. You must do it are you will not make any money and that is the name of the game.

As I began too focus, I tried to make sure I did something each and every day that would help me grow my business and make a sustainable profit. Think about it when you do grow your business on the Internet you will build your list

That's right a list. I can hear you groaning right now, well get over it. It is essential for you to do this. Even in the offline world business people work very hard at building their customer base. Why? Because these are the same people that will come back to their business time and time again. Please grasp the thought that it takes a lot less time and effort to sale to a satisfied customer, than it does to go out and find a brand new one. (Been there, Done that)

Once you get your list you must take the time to furnish them with products of value. If you send them junk offers or build your own junkie product, you can forget it. And it doesn't take but one junkie product to kill the trust you have worked so hard to build.

Another step I took was to learn how to outsource some of my work so I could leverage my time. However, I didn't do this until I was bringing in enough income from my own work to afford it. Please be sure you can afford to do this before you try it. It's a great and proven resource but can get expensive if you don't stay on top of it. (Ask me I'll tell you all about it)

Please don't be discouraged that you will have to work to make money on the internet. Don't be discouraged that you have taken action but not made a penny (Again I have been there and done that). Every failure is one step closer to your goal. Let me throw a question at you here though. "Did you really do everything you could to make your action succeed?" See there is the accountability factor again.

I sincerely hope at least one warrior will take some encouragement and inspiration from this post. Hold yourself accountable for what you do and move forward.

DISCLAIMER: I do not make $1000.00 every day, but when it happens there is no better feeling to see your work and dedication pay off. Also please know it's not all about the money, but the satisfaction of knowing you are providing true value to your customers.

Thanks for taking the time to hear me out.

Ken Leatherman
The Old Geezer


P.S. Don't worry there is no WSO coming on "How To Make 1K a Day"

[Louise Evans]

Work is the key here, yep we can set our own limits.. and it is so rewarding to see our hard work pay off.

From what I gather, a lot of newbies do have trouble focusing and sticking to one plan.

It's possible to keep many plates spinning but you must get that first one in motion before moving on.

It can be hard work, but it really does beat working 9-5 in an office or having a boss. Worth the effort.

[TLTheLiberator]

Strategic action is key unless you know what you're doing and can afford to outsource everything possible.

Lots of people are not full time so they need to make the best of their couple hours each night and the weekends.

Ask yourself, is what I'm doing now getting me closer to my goals??

A proven online business model and strategic action is key to success.

TL

[opportunites]

Thank your for sharing Ken!

Stay Focus, Focus, Focus... all the way, until you reach your goal!

[Sirago]

Thanks for the writeup. It's inspiring to someone like me who will start building his list next week.

[opportunites]

Go, go, go Sirago!

Start to build your list... this will be a great asset for you!

[George Wright]

Hi Ken,

What we have here is the outline for a $197.00 Info Product.

Thanks Ken,

George Wright

Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman

I'm dead serious with my headline!.

If an Old Geezer like me can do it, I'm comfortable in saying almost everyone that is a member of this Forum, can do it.

Please know right upfront, that I did not do this overnight, it took hard work, focus and dedication to providing value to my customers, time after time after time. However, I didn't reach these important steps without a lot of mistakes, blown money and then a fellow Warrior kicking my butt up between my shoulder blades.

That butt kicking was primarily based on me not taking action, trying to get rich overnight, not setting up a long term business and failure to focus on one step at a time. Getting each step right, then moving onto the next step. Let's face it! You cannot make a consistent daily income without building your business step by step.

After getting my focus pointed in the right direction, my mentor held me accountable to him and forced me to be accountable to myself for my lack of action and then for my actions taken. I cannot stress this point of taking action, strongly enough. You must do it are you will not make any money and that is the name of the game.

As I begin to focus, I tried to make sure I did something each and every day that would help me grow my business and make a sustainable profit. Think about it when you do grow your business on the Internet you will build your list

That's right a list. I can hear you groaning right now, well get over it. It is essential for you to do this. Even in the offline world business people work very hard at building their customer base. Why? Because these are the same people that will come back to their business time and time again. Please grasp the thought that it takes a lot less time and effort to sale to a satisfied customer, than it does to go out and find a brand new one. (Been there, Done that)

Once you get your list you must take the time to furnish them with products of value. If you send them junk offers or build your own junkie product, you can forget it. And it doesn't take but one junkie product to kill the trust you have worked so hard to build.

Another step I took was to learn how to outsource some of my work so I could leverage my time. However, I didn't do this until I was bringing in enough income from my own work to afford it. Please be sure you can afford to do this before you try it. It's a great and proven resource but can get expensive if you don't stay on top of it. (Ask me I'll tell you all about it)

Please don't be discouraged that you will have to work to make money on the internet. Don't be discouraged that you have taken action but not made a penny (Again I have been there and done there). Every failure is one step closer to your goal. Let me throw a question at you here though. "Did you really do everything you could to make your action to succeed?" See there is the accountability factor again.

I sincerely hope at least one warrior will take some encouragement and inspiration from this post. Hold yourself accountable for what you do and move forward.

DISCLAIMER: I do not make $1000.00 every day, but when it happens there is no better feeling to see your work and dedication pay off. Also please know it's not all about the money, but the satisfaction of knowing you are providing true value to your customers.

Thanks for taking the time to hear me out.

Ken Leatherman
The Old Geezer


P.S. Don't worry there is no WSO coming on "How To Make 1K a Day"

[Ken Leatherman]

Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

I totally agree with all the above members .Only Hard Work does not help.You need to Outsource as much work as possible so that you can pay Attention to some other Important Issue

I appreciate you agreeing with me, Mr. Rocky Balboa, but I'm quite curious if you totally agree then you say "Only hard work does not help" So you don't totally agree, is that right?

Outsourcing is a tool and a very effective tool. If you have capital to invest in this tool, when first starting out then go for it. However if you don't work hard, too know your business, how do you tell your outsources what to do and then know if they do it right. Just food for additional thought here.

George, you write the $197 info product, market it and send me the profits.

Ken
The Old Geezer

[Lance K]

Originally Posted by George Wright

Hi Ken,

What we have here is the outline for a $197.00 Info Product.

Thanks Ken,

George Wright

Funny...I thought I saw a free webinar, followed by a $47/month step by step instruction membership (or $497 home study course), followed by a $199/month hand holding email coaching plan.

[Ken Leatherman]

Lance I love the way you think. Now if I can just figure out how to make it happen. I'm thinking if we get George to do all the hard work, you hold him accountable, I can make a lot of money.

Now that is one heck of a long term business plan.

Ken
The Old Geezer

[Michael Mayo]

Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman

Lance I love the way you think. Now if I can just figure out how to make it happen. I'm thinking if we get George to do all the hard work, you hold him accountable, I can make a lot of money.

Now that is one heck of a long term business plan.

Ken
The Old Geezer

Ken, I want in on this too!

Can you make me an affiliate and since George is doing all the work, have
him use my affiliate link in his marketing of the products?

Michael
PS. Thanks for sharing the story and the future profits!

[willdean]

These are great posts that will lead to success. The main problem I had starting out years ago was realizing what was action and what was just being busy. I was always busy getting ready and getting things perfect but not making any money. Take action on the above posts and you will see success.

Great info,
William Dean

[Ken Leatherman]

Michael you sly old dog, I think the idea of George using your affiliate link is superb and shows true visionary thinking on your part. George you must be working on this already and if so I'm holding you accountable for everyone making money and having the satisfaction to know we really did create true value.

Sergio, remember when I talked about accountability. Well I'm holding you accountable to this thread for you taking action. However, if you have time to talk about starting your list next week, why couldn't you start working on your list today. Now see what happens when someone else holds you accountable.

Louise: It's possible to keep many plates spinning but you must get that first one in motion before moving on.

Excellent point! And let's face it many of us are guilty of throwing the plates up in the air and then let them crash around us. Again folks getting the first step working for you and then moving to the 2nd is paramount in your business plan.

I'm remembering back when I started making a little money. I kept wanting and trying jump out there and rush my business. Thank the Lord for my mentor, who kept saying "Ken, be patient. Remember, your going for long term success, not just a quick buck."

There is one thing I forgot to mention in the Original Post and that is I offered a valuable service to my customer base. The great thing is much of the service is on a recurring monthly payment plan to me.

The main problem I had starting out years ago was realizing what was action and what was just being busy. I was always busy getting ready and getting things perfect but not making any money.

William you could not have made a truer statement. Folks you have to wake up and smell the roses, when it comes to taking action. Busy work that little small stuff of reading post on the forum, checking your PayPal account every 5 minutes (Who me? ) checking e-mail every time it makes a noise. In other words you have to separate the chaff from the wheat.

One of the ways to do that is to set daily goals and a time to do them. Once you have accomplished your goals for the day then go do the "busy stuff". You will truly be amazed how your business and profit will grow.

Ken
The Old Geezer

[George Wright]

Who Else Wants to be an Old Geezer and make tons of CASH
DAILY?

Coming Soon!

[Ken Leatherman]

George I love it.

You just taught a great lesson here. You took an idea and you took action. Warriors this is what I'm talking about. Well you get my point.

Ken
The Old Geezer

[Steven Fullman]

Ken,

You have been, and continue to be an inspiration to me and many others here.

Great post.

Sincerely,
Steve

[pharris1]

Great post Ken. It's words of experience like yours and fellow warriors that keep me from quitting. I keep telling myself that every failure I have is one step closer to a success (as you mentioned). Good to know my thinking is in line with yours.

Peter

[BiancaRaven]

LOL Geezerology. Now that's funny. Great thread.

[Steven Carl Kelly]

geezerology.com is available. At least it was when I typed this!

[Troy_Phillips]

Now I know the work has to be done . While this can be outsourced ... the thing that makes this gentleman's business a success can't be .

Just as his post offered genuine value , he is offering this same value to his list members .

There is a big difference in a series of short money making ventures and a long term business venture that is focused on end user satisfaction .

I would almost bet you Mr. Leatherman would refuse to promote more products to his list than he accepts . There seems to be a realization that a quick dollar product would lose a lot of dollars down the road .

This is something I had to learn the hard way . Only when I figured out the art of truly giving more than I expected to receive did I start to see a predictable , constant money flow coming in .

[Nikhil V Nair]

Thanks for all who contributed to this thread.Giving value is the only way to ultimate long term success.

~ Nikhil

[cgallagher93]

I've only just come across this thread, but what a ridiculously awesome post. The concept of making money online is in fact extremely simple. But when it comes to implementation us so-called "marketers" often get distracted by the next best guru promotions and home study courses alike.

The truth is, if you spend all your time reading up on courses you're not growing your knowledge at all. In fact, you're just overloading your brain with another ton of information that it cannot possibly process.

Find something you like doing. Be it writing, guru promotions, building a list, affiliate marketing, review sites... what the heck, it doesn't matter! Just work at it and work at it and keep chipping away at that big piece of rock in front of you until you make it work.

Don't try and become an expert overnight. What's the point in reading all those courses when you really don't need to do so to make more money? It will simply confuse you. Many people accuse the "gurus" of causing them information overload. I suppose it's partly true and they could be held accountable in a way for all the promotions they send out of affiliate products...

But at the end of the day, that's their way of making money. Some are more concerned about their customers than others - it's life! The point I'm trying to make here is don't accuse others for your innability to focus solely on one thing and take action on it. You're the one who buys these courses after all...

Best of luck to everyone!

[Little Big Bubba]

Thanks Ken, I've been trying my best to keep ball, or plates rolling and spinning, I've had many failures, hoping to find the the one that turns the switch on for me and finally begins to make it all work. Great Post

[BIG Mike]

I just wanted to say great story Ken and congrats on seeing your hard work pay off.

Someday, I'll share a very funny story about Ken back when he was a newbie - but I'm saving that for another day.

[cherylwright]

George, that is just brilliant! I'd buy it for sure...

Ken, this post is so you - always helping and sharing. And yes, hard work and focus are the key.





Cheryl

[Shawn Mason]

Originally Posted by George Wright

Who Else Wants to be an Old Geezer and make tons of CASH
DAILY?

Coming Soon!

Amazing! I want it already!

See George Took Action! lol

[ItsDubC]

The act of taking action seems so straight-forward in concept but it really is the most difficult part of IM IMHO.

[cconlan]

Cheers for sharing that Ken. I find your post very inspiring. I have had a fair few failures but I am holding myself accountable and not giving up. Failure doesn't put me off, it just makes me more hungry for success.

Congratulations on your achievements! Alot of wisdom can be taken from that post of yours.

[viteshb]

I agree with you 100% ken, taking action everyday step by step is the only way to get where you want to go. I struggeld with the same porblem i even had IM courses easily worth 40K all together but i learned nothing befroe i started applying it.

[Lance K]

Originally Posted by Shawn Mason

Amazing! I want it already!

See George Took Action! lol

Only because I was standing behind him with my bullwhip.

Anyone else up for my accountability classes?

[Bruce_Richards]

An inspiring post Ken..
its inspiring posts like yours that keep me focussed

[ramone_johnny]

Action is everything - absolutely. Great post Ken.

Im interested, how did you measure your performances Ken? Monthly income? Per project...???

Ive just started doing end of month for myself and have just worked out that Ive had my best month yet - $2928 for the month. My initial goal is $4,000 per month and upwards to eventually $80-90K a month.

Again great post, thanks for sharing.

[Kevin Riley]

Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman

If an Old Geezer like me can do it, I'm comfortable in saying almost everyone that is a member of this Forum, can do it.

Note: This is an old duffer who falls asleep every 20-30 minutes. If he can do it, you definitely can do it.

[Ken Leatherman]

Originally Posted by ItsDubC

The act of taking action seems so straight-forward in concept but it really is the most difficult part of IM IMHO.

Hey DubC,

You know we need to expand on that thought a little.

Frankly, I believe one of the main reasons we don't take action is the "fear of the unknown". Think about it for a moment. Remember the first time you applied for a job. You were scared to death to make the initial step of filling out that application, writing the resume, making that phone call, etc.

But you did it anyway! Because if you wanted to eat, have a roof over your head and support your family it had to be done. And that is precisely what has to be done when taking action in IM.

You have to reach inside of you and overcome that initial fear of stepping out of your comfort zone.

In fact you have already stepped out of your comfort zone, if your reading this and other threads in the WF. Congratulations ! You are taking action. You are teaching yourself. So don't tell me you can't reach down to your boot straps and take a 2nd action step. Then another one and then another one.

Once again I have to stress focus on taking it one step at a time. Get that first step right, then move to the 2nd one.

Ken Leatherman
The Old Geezer

[Alminc]

Hi Ken,

Great post really, thank you for this reminder.
Doing something useful that builds my online business
every day was my decision this year, but there are
still many days when I do nothing except reading.

I am a part timer and I'm really in need of outsourcing
in order to make it, but must still wait untill my earnings
are bigger.

The problem is that list building is very slow process,
at least in my case.

[kenj]

This is a brilliant post.
I'm on the way and This sort of post just keeps me going.
Thanks Ken

Kenj

[jacktackett]

Great post Ken - if embarrassing for me. Here I have on my list of things to do is help promote Ken - as he requested at a recent event. So by not taking action Ken beats me too it. Hopefully this admission will not include a butt kicking.
Again - awesome post Ken and congrats!
respectfully,
--Jack

[Melody]

Hey!!! You stole my idea!!! Now I am really gonna be hurt if you Old Geezers don't get over to my WSO and sign up!!

It's free and it's only for us 'Over 50':
Free Publicity For The Over 50 Online Entrepreneur!!

I will even promote Geezerology......but now I have to come up with a new title for my book......

Seriously, great post - and inspiring to all, regardless of the age.....but especially to those of us that are Old Geezers!

Melody

[superaffiliate09]

Hi Ken
Great post.I hope it'll provide huge boost to the newbies.
Like you,I also suffered for months not concentrating on a single project.What I do now is to write my daily action plan on a paper and follow it religiously.
The nature of IM is that if you are not focused,you'll be pulled in hundreds of direction and at the end of day have nothing accomplished.

When you begin your IM career,you should try and test one income opportunity at a time: be it product creation,affiliate marketing,eBay selling,CPA,site flipping or Adsense.Allow enough time to produce it results.If it is profitable then re-invest a part of your profits in it(Outsourcing is the biggest factor separating a five figure business to a seven figure business.You can't accomplish everything yourself).If it is showing negative returns then try to make some changes and see if it is profitable.If not then move on to the next things.

Each one of the above mentioned opportunities can make you sufficient amount of money but you have to test everything yourself to see if it'll work for you.You shouldn't start more than one project in the beginning.Just focus on one thing.You'll be able to do multitasking once you gain some experience.

Your main focus in the beginning should be to start generating some stable income.Once you start seeing some steady income,assign some time to new projects.You'll soon have multiple income streams making you money on autopilot.

[Steven Carl Kelly]

Originally Posted by Steven Carl Kelly

geezerology.com is available. At least it was when I typed this!

Someone registered it (not me)!

[Ken Leatherman]

Steven, I grabbed it. Just couldn't resist. Now I'm going to have use it and try to get something of really good value to my list and others.

I have already been talking to George Wright, Big Mike and reading this thread and am going to try and come up with something all the Warriors can use.

Any suggestions for added content would be good.

Ken
The Old Geezer

[chippy69]

This really is inspiring! I'm brand new at this (a few weeks) and have felt completely overwhelmed at times! Knowing that there are people that succeed at this regularly (that's the impression I'm getting) allows for me to reserve more and more hope. This is a wonderful place for the beginner. A plethora of knowledge to be had for free! That's the word I like best!
Now if I can only stay online a bit longer before my wife throws my computer in the river, I may succeed yet!

[Azzurro]

Fantastic post……. And inspirational to all those that are struggling to stay focused

Azzurro

[Steven Fullman]

Good job, Ken.

If I'd have thought about it sooner, I'd have snagged it myself...

...just like I did with: http://www.BlueFart.com



Steve

Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman

Steven, I grabbed it. Just couldn't resist. Now I'm going to have use it and try to get something of really good value to my list and others.

I have already been talking to George Wright, Big Mike and reading this thread and am going to try and come up with something all the Warriors can use.

Any suggestions for added content would be good.

Ken
The Old Geezer

[Rod Cortez]

"Geezerology"? Where do I sign up?

[MovingAhead]

Hi,

I don't want Ken's Secret Twists of Geezerology. I just want that adorable puppy from his posts.

[BIG Mike]

Originally Posted by MovingAhead

Hi,

I don't want Ken's Secret Twists of Geezerology. I just want that adorable puppy from his posts.

That puppy is Ken's real secret - the puppy does all the work

[Charann Miller]

Great post Ken,

it really is all about getting back to the basics of business building, having a plan and then acting on that plan.

You hit the nail on the head about being accountable to yourself to make it work and that we really do only get out what we're willing to put in, there is no magic push button business that requires zero effort and I think the sooner people realize it, the quicker they will see the success that has been eluding them.

Honestly, some people think you only need to add water to a system to make money but it's that universal principle of work that will always apply no matter what you do or aim to achieve in life.

[Alex Williams]

Thanks Ken, great post