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How Much Does A Veteran Internet Marketer Make In A Year?

by BenAlberstadt
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I am wondering what the average internet marketer in the 20th percentile is able to make a year, because I really have no idea. I have seen an endless stream of both horror stories and stories of fabulous riches. I'm interested in removing the outliers, then, and looking at those who are doing an above average job/ their yearly profits.

Many thanks for all of your insights.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    That's like asking how much does a veteran restaurant owner make. It depends on a lot of factors - there's no way to answer your question accurately.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
    I really do not get these threads, who cares ???? Instead of wondering what someone else makes why not spend that time on building your own business ????

    James
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    • Profile picture of the author dbonline
      There's really no way to answer that. I don't think anyone can say for sure because it's different for everyone. Like ccmusicman mentioned it shouldn't be a concern anyway. I'm not bashing your question, I can understand the curiosity, but ultimately the focus should be on what YOU can do to improve your earnings. You should never compare yourself to wealthy people anyway, or put them on some sort of pedestal. Someone else's worth should not have any impact on your goals.

      The question should be how much would you be happy with earning per year, then set your goals and strategies from there.
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    • Profile picture of the author howinfo
      Internet marketing can be and is such a wide term. There is so many different ways how internet marketers make money. If you would ask more specifically about some internet marketing strategy or about certain person then you might get more specific answers but still I do not think that true figures would come out.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by TheRichJerksNet View Post

      I really do not get these threads, who cares ???? Instead of wondering what someone else makes why not spend that time on building your own business ????

      James
      Because a lot of people have NO idea what the possibilities are with IM. Once you realize that people can make 50K in a month then you start to internalize that Concept and you start to realize that it actually can be done and you start doing things that will get you to that goal..

      I started 2 years ago and when I started then if someone said you could make 20K in a month on the Internet I just rolled my eyes.

      Through experience though and getting information from others I realized that this is a real possibility. Once I realized it was a possibility I kind of internalized things.

      And honestly, when I reach $1,000 a day it wont be a huge deal because I already subconsiously knew it could be done.

      And I knew this because I took the first step and I asked around just like the OP is doing right here in this Thread.

      So enough with your Debbie Downer attitude !!
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      • Profile picture of the author BenAlberstadt
        When you look at a job, one of the considerations is salary, right?

        If we can agree there is an aggregate profession known as "internet marketer" than it would logically follow that there is a range of incomes associated with said profession. I was simply asking if anyone knew the numbers for those in the 80th percentile.

        Apparently not. As, "it depends" and "well, you're talking about apples and oranges here..." isn't really much of an answer.

        My guess is that incomes in this profession follow a pretty standard deviation and that those in the 80th percentile make between $ 50,000 and 75,000 of pre-tax income per year.
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  • Profile picture of the author Keen F
    Depends on a lot of things. And depends how motivated these "veterans" are =) The only reason why there are those people who make "fabulous riches" is because they tried lots of things, failed a couple (or a whole lot of) times. There are no failures, only winning and before-winning =P
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Oliver
    A smart marketer will keep that information to themselves.

    Once on the internet, you become prey for the IRS, charities,

    your enemies.

    Just my 2cents.

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      • Profile picture of the author blogonator
        Originally Posted by ccmusicman View Post

        That's some of the best advice my momma always gave me!

        Don't let anyone know how much you make - for all those reasons you mentioned.

        Rob
        Absolutely..nobody is unsmart enough to reveal their income or income streams to anyone.
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  • Profile picture of the author Anonymous Affiliate
    Originally Posted by BenAlberstadt View Post

    I am wondering what the average internet marketer in the 20th percentile is able to make a year.
    Moreless the same as what a veteran guitar player makes...
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    • Profile picture of the author anu_smart
      It all depends on various factors like one's capabilities and potential hours of work..

      Newer ideas and methodologies evrything comes into the picture! It all depends on you and only you!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Silvester
    I reckon atleast $7.50?
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    • Profile picture of the author jandmich
      You're right, there are a lot of horror stories out there! My guess for the 'average' is maybe mid 5 figures...enough to quit the JOB - just a guess though. Like every thing else in life, its probably a bell curve.
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  • Profile picture of the author sloanjim
    Depends where you look. W.S.O.er's they all seem to make about $1M+ per annum no sweat.

    Everywhere else...????? Who cares?
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    • Profile picture of the author BenAlberstadt
      Originally Posted by sloanjim View Post

      Depends where you look. W.S.O.er's they all seem to make about $1M+ per annum no sweat.

      Everywhere else...????? Who cares?
      I appreciate this answer. Those who are incredibly successful are the ones who I am interested in studying. As I said, too, my question was posed to (what I thought was) a large group of professionals sharing the same profession, assuming they would be privy to such information...

      ...if that's not the case, my apologies for starting the thread.

      Best to all.
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  • Profile picture of the author PaulaC
    That's a bit like asking how long is a piece of string.

    When you think of it though, it's a pretty amazing business because the income can vary so dramatically from one person to the next. That's what makes internet marketing so exciting and why it draws so many people into it...you really have the potential to make as much money as your heart desires.
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    • Profile picture of the author theverysmartguy
      Honestly, the sky is the limit.

      You potentially write you own way when it comes to your own business, which is exactly what internet marketing is. The only factors that prevent you from making the income you desire is how hard you are willing to work to get it.

      -- Jeff
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  • Profile picture of the author Susanna Dodd
    I think it just depends on how far a "veteran" IM wants to take their business. All IM (I assume) have set a goal of what they would like to achieve in their income and when they meet it, either they are satisfied or challenge themselves to another goal bigger than the first. Your question is like comparing Walmart to Family Dollar.
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