Thank you Warriors. My faith has been restored.

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Hi Warriors.

I just wanted to write a little story about my internet marketing venture and thank you great guys for all the help you have given me over the last 3 years. It is now working out for me and this post is really to show newbies and other struggling marketers that it WILL happen and you WILL make money, but you have to be persistent and patient.

I started online marketing back in July 2005 when I was just 16 years old and all I did was sell resell right products on eBay. This generated a small amount for me that kept me out of a part time job.

For the next two years I basically lurked around the marketing forums, I created a few sites that sold resell right packages, this also made me a small amount, enough to get me through college.

So basically, I was making a small amount from online marketing but nothing major.

In November 2007 I lost a very close family member to cancer. I completely shut off my very small online business, I couldn't switch on my computer for a good few weeks or so after that.

I started back up again in December 2007. I sat down and set myself realistic goals, I left the field of selling resell right products and said to myself that I would create something myself. Mainly, I just wanted to call a product my own. Create something great that I could be really proud of.

I'd been lurking around in the online marketing arena for a good 2 and a half years so I decided to pull in everything I had learned and take my time to pull in good profits.

So in January 2008 I started working with affiliate marketing, it took a lot of time and a hell of a lot of effort but now I am currently earning $5,000 per month from my online business.

Now obviously, I understand that this is not big bucks compared to some of the marketers on here and I am not blowing my own trumpet in anyway.

But I just wanted to show that no matter how rock bottom you hit, or how negative you are about internet marketing. If you are persistent, have time and have patients you will succeed.

And today I launched my first product called Resource Report Profits. I detailed out every step I took to generate my $5,000 per month online income. It's not hard and it's not rocket science.

I am only 19 yet I have managed to have some success online.

So really, I just wanted to thank every Warrior that has helped me out in the past. I have gathered some really great information from you guys.

Thank you everyone :-)

Tom Mansell
#faith #restored #warriors
  • Profile picture of the author Sten M. Andersen
    Wow, that's great Tom. Congrats! And thanks for the pep-talk ;-)
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  • Profile picture of the author Kim Standerline
    wow

    Congratulations Tom

    I don't think $5k is shabby lol especially at your age

    Well done

    Kim
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  • Profile picture of the author Asher
    Wow, that is outstanding Tom! $5,000 a month isn't shabby at all!
    Great job.

    Asher
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Thank you for the kind comments :-)

    It's taken me 10 months in total to get this product off the ground, from the initial planning (staying up at night and jotting down all of the ideas that came to my head for making money online) to launching the product today.

    It was far from easy and took a lot of time but it got there.

    I would never have thought that I would be this far down the line this time last year.

    It just goes to show what can happen if you truly put your mind to something I guess.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author Diana Lane
    It takes quite a bit of work to get that far in such a short time - many don't, even people who are much older. I imagine that the close relative you mentioned would be very proud of you. Congratulations and thanks for posting - it's always nice to read a success story on here
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    • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
      Originally Posted by astracadia View Post

      It takes quite a bit of work to get that far in such a short time - many don't, even people who are much older. I imagine that the close relative you mentioned would be very proud of you. Congratulations and thanks for posting - it's always nice to read a success story on here
      I basically sat down and planned out everything that I was going to get done. I was aided with the 2 and half years worth of information that I gathered off this great forum.

      Thank you for that comment, I appreciate it.

      I dedicated the report to her.

      Warm Regards,
      Tom.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sten M. Andersen
    Hi Tom,

    So you launched it today? Do you have an affiliate program in place?

    Sten
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    • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
      Originally Posted by Sten M. Andersen View Post

      Hi Tom,

      So you launched it today? Do you have an affiliate program in place?

      Sten
      Hi Sten,

      Yes I do.

      If you sign up you get access to all of the affiliate tools that I have put in place :-)

      Thank you for asking.

      Warm Regards,
      Tom.
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  • Profile picture of the author anonymous123567
    Great Stuff Tom, some very handy tips available in the report!
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    That's great mate. Glad you enjoyed it.

    Thanks,
    Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
    Hey Tom,

    Congrats!

    We've been buddies for almost all of those 3 years online after we both got involved in IM through John Planet site.

    I have seen you progress in so many ways both in a business and an emotional sense, I could tell you were having some rough times earlier in the year and I'm so glad that you got back on the horse.

    Well done again and think of me still struggling away while your going around the world in a big boat!

    Cheers

    Darren
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Hi Darren,

    Cheers for the comment mate. Appreciate it.

    Yeah, that site is pretty awesome. It's where it all started for me. Great people over there.

    I would hardly say your struggling away lol.

    Cheers mate.

    Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author BeachCruzer
    Congratulations Tom:

    Your story is not only inspiring but well stated.

    Best of luck to you!

    Michael Cruz
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Hi Michael,

    Thank you. I truly appreciate it.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Just thought. If anyone wants to review Resource Report Profits and give me their honest thoughts I would be more than happy to return the favour for your products.

    Thanks again for all the comments Warriors. It means a lot.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author bobmcalister
    only 5k a month ? I am guessing that puts you in the top 5% of everyone online in the entire world....I know it beats my income, for now anyway .

    good story and subtle sell there. mate

    grinning with you by the way

    bob
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    I very much doubt that mate.

    I'll keep an eye on your progress then.

    Cheers for the comment.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Tunnah
      Hi Tom,
      Well done! Remember from small acorns grows big trees! []


      Rich
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Briffa
        Hi Tom

        Good stuff mate.

        $5000 is not bad at all for a guy your age fella.

        Do you know anybody else your age making that?
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      • Profile picture of the author Greg Cooksley
        Hey Tom,

        Your story is inspiring....it shows that it is possible....

        Keep up the good work...

        Regards

        Greg
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  • Profile picture of the author Matt Hoey
    You say it's not much, but you don't realise how much of an acheivment that is. I want what you have so badly.

    I have my own personal problems, i don't get along with my parents at all and i wizsh i could earn enough to move out.

    I can't wait until i'm earning $1,000 per month nevermind $5,000.

    One thing is for certain, i will do it eventually.
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    • Profile picture of the author zerofill
      Good work!

      If you are persistent...it pays off..Many people just give up too quickly. Me I love testing things...So I am used to something working and something failing...Many people give up when one thing fails...It is sad really. You give me hope for the younger generation...Because I have noticed a trend with teenagers where they seem to give up easily when they can't do something. Or they look for an easy way out of work...

      I find myself wanting to club myself in the head when trying to get some things through the thick heads of my daughters lol.

      When I was a Teen...you couldn't tell me I couldn't do something. I knew everything LOL...(I thought) haha
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  • Profile picture of the author rapidscc
    Hi Tom,

    I don't want to rain on your parade but ?????????????????????

    Hmm never mind, by the way I just signed up as your affiliate.

    It's the best thing a warrior could do.

    Hope you keep the fire burning in us..

    Congratz on this product launch..Success!

    ~Omar
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      I think that 5K a month would be able to Cover my Coffee.
      Thats for sure.

      But great job, that is really a inspiring story. Keep it up !!
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  • Profile picture of the author Bryan
    Hi Tom,

    I think that's a great accomplishment... no matter your age. That's a
    greater income than what most people make offline at a job. You have
    greater freedom now making a living online, which is very rewarding in itself.
    You will most likely increase your income at a steady pace at this point from
    here on in and you'll have more money to scale your business to an even
    greater level! Don't let anyone make you think what you've accomplished is
    minor. Way to go!

    All the best,

    Bryan
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  • Profile picture of the author najmiyusoff
    Wow, I salute you mister. I wish I got started at your age. What you achieved is nothing short of accomplishment, you should be proud of yourself.

    Thank you for the very inspiring story.
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    • Profile picture of the author tiger325
      great post...many times you often hear of people wanting a hand out but its good to see that you took action and made it work
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  • Profile picture of the author IMChick
    This is a great story! Thanks so much for the link, and all the best to you!
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Wow guys. Thank you all for the great comments. I really appreciate all of them :-)

    The site is really going well at the moment which is great. Thank you to everyone on here for the comments and thank you to those who have promoted Resource Report Profits.

    @ Matt - How long have you been working online? Because it does take time. On the old forum, I started a thread back in late 2006 saying that I was not making any money and were there any tips from Warriors on how to transform my online business so that I could make impressive monthly figures.

    What I am saying mate is if you keep at it like I did the results will soon come. It will be a headache at times and at other times it will be the best thing that could have ever happened to you. Keep at it mate and if you need any help. Just PM me.

    @ Zerofill - God yeah! I know what you mean. Although some teenagers stray away from the norm and work hard ;-) We all know how well David Wilkinson did, a 13 year old kid from Manchester.

    @ Bryan - Yes, the aim is to increase and build on the foundations I have already made, and now I have an income to fall back on whilst building and expanding. This time last year I was working without earning. I think, getting started was the hardest hurdle I faced.

    Thank you to everyone else for your kind words.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom Mansell
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    • Profile picture of the author Matt Hoey
      Originally Posted by Tom Mansell View Post

      @ Matt - How long have you been working online? Because it does take time. On the old forum, I started a thread back in late 2006 saying that I was not making any money and were there any tips from Warriors on how to transform my online business so that I could make impressive monthly figures.

      What I am saying mate is if you keep at it like I did the results will soon come. It will be a headache at times and at other times it will be the best thing that could have ever happened to you. Keep at it mate and if you need any help. Just PM me.
      I've bee working online since around January. My first two websites were more like testers, i turned went form a full time job to part time to help me concentrate on making my new project work.

      So working on this new website i'd say say about a month now.

      If you don't mind, i would like to PM you, maybe you could give me website and strategy a once over? Thanks mate!
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  • Profile picture of the author DonDavis
    That's a great story Tom. Stay with it.
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    • Profile picture of the author joecool1972
      Congratulations Tom,

      great work. Also great to see a fellow Brummie doing well. I am Handsworth Birmingham born and raised, I spent a little time at Uni in Maine USA and now live in London.

      Get out of Brum while you can, you can work anywhere in the World with Internet Marketing...

      Just kidding. I love the place.
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  • Profile picture of the author DougBarger
    Hi Tom,

    For those who may have been considering the idea of getting more serious about their businesses, how instrumental would you say what you received in mentoring was to your current success you are enjoying now?
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    • Profile picture of the author Les Blackwell
      Tom Hi,

      I'm a newbie and just tried to dowload the report.

      It all looks good but the security thing is a pain.
      I can't make out if a 0 is a o or a O and it keeps asking me to do it all again, gets boring after a while.
      Not a complaint, just to let you know. Still not got it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Thanks Don.

    Wow, thats close Carlton. Come from Dudley, but now live in Selly Oak. You'll probably know it. I stuck to a close Uni and go to Aston. Small world!

    @ Doug - The mentoring I received was great. I came on leaps and bounds under my mentor and can safely say if you are serious about making money online get yourself a mentor.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Hi Les.

    That's the Captcha code to stop spammers.

    If you PM me your details I will set you up an account.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Mansell
    Well done for cutting down the hours at work mate.

    I have replied to your PM.

    Warm Regards,
    Tom
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