Why Are You Honestly In The Industry

The freedom, and the ability to constantly experiment / monitor the results (I'm big into psychology and mixing it with this technology opens the doors for something that's never been done before). That's really it; inventing new stuff.

I love programming, I'm lazy and also the freedom that the industry offers.

the ability to scale wide and deep; so many verticals to promote, you're bound to find one that fits you

For me it just kind of happened,

I have always been an entrepreneur, I have been involved with SMC, buying and selling various things.

During all of these little ventures I have been managing a resturaunt. At the resturant I have always done very well and have been the managment trainer for the last few years.

My last venture I bought 4 hotdog stands and was going make a full time go at it.

But......it wasn't as easy as it seemed. I didn't have many customers......

So I started looking into internet marketing, reading all of Dan Kennedy's stuff on direct response marketing.

And it just clicked, every business needs customers. So if I master how to get them then I will have a business that will also always have customers.

But beyond the financial rewards I will be able to know that what I am doing is truely helping business owners and helping to maintain jobs for others.

Not to mention from my training history I can break almost anything into systems so anyone can do it. (Seemed like a natural fit for creating info products...)

I can't get a real job that pays as well as the internet.

Just a few reasons I'm earning online:

1) Because I can!

2) Because I'm not cut out for living my day-to-day life scheduled around routines demanded or asked of me by others'.

3) Because I didn't really want a regular "career" anyway.

4) Whenenever I work with people as part of a team (or in close-quarters) I get frustrated with them, their (sometimes) inefficiencies, and working methods/practices that conflict with my own. I like to be in full control (or as much as possible), and find it more fulfilling that way.

5) It is (or can be, sometimes, if/when set up correctly) a reasonably passive way of earning.

6) "Like, I can sit in my pyjamas and dressing-gown, hair messed up, eating/drinking, smoking cigars and playing music whilst I work. Awesomes!" (seriously)

I am in the industry because it is one of very few where if I come up with an idea, I can start to implement it straight away. There are no rules, nothing to stop me from doing things the way I want.

Being able to make things up on the fly, test if they work, and get results is amazing - it's like what science was 70 years ago

I am in this industry for two reasons.

First, I love to learn. You'll never stop learning in this industry and I can truly be a life student. I always thought it would be neat to stay in college and just learn--take classes with no intention of getting into that line of work. This industry allows me to be that student.

Second, I love to help others. This might be self-serving, and it is, but it is still a win-win. The feeling I get when I help another achieve a goal is special. The money I earn from helping others is the icing on the cake.

To make money. Simply put. I started this journey to make a little side income, which then turned into getting me a new car. I still have a nine to five, one that I love. I have pressure at work, but its that good kind of pressure.

I still set up sites. Maybe one day I'll be able to "quit" my job, but the time that I spend now will just be spent on my IM business if I ever quit.

I don't particularly love internet marketing, its somewhat boring. Lots of numbers and very little creativity IMO. Filmmaking is the big dream I have. Hope to quit my nine to five doing that than anything else really.

Because I value comfort..alot, and since I'm a complete control freak, I could never keep it together in a work environment where things aren't revolving around myself and my abilities only. I love listening to music when I'm at the PC and sitting in my bed while I'm at it. Seriously now, I don't really sit at my desk. Now how could I do all that at a regular job? Nah, I like to get creative and make whatever decision I feel like making without the anxiety born from all the rules and regulations that an ordinary job demands.

I have always been self employed. I could never stand the thought of a full time job - with only 2 or 3 weeks off a year!
The main thing that appeals to me about IM is that I can do it almost anywhere. I hope to spend a lot of time traveling within the next few years.
K

By far it is the freedom that it allows. I am able to work when I want to work and put in long hours some days or shorter hours others depending on what I have going on. The second reason is that it allows me to be in control. I run my business the way I see fit and I don't need to have other people pulling me in different directions. The ability to follow through on my own business plans is very rewarding.

A day on my ass never feels like a day of work. I am lazy and feel like I am cheating the real work as long as I can make things work online.

I love all the things you guys are talking about. I am new to IM and all I'm finding is scam after scam

I am in this industry because I love helping individuals, small and large businesses leverage the power of the Internet to generate more leads and sales.

Is it just a dream to make money with out spending 20 hours a day in front of a computer.

Several Reasons.

1. My main job is being a professional gambler, there are weeks when I've made a fortune and some weeks when there has only been 2 races even worth looking at. IM gives me a more consistent income during the slow weeks so i'm not just hacking away at my savings.

2. I hate doing nothing, I've got custom software that either automates or semi-automates everything for my horse racing work - on a busy day i'm still not going to be doing more than 2 hours. So why not make money in my spare time.

3. I despise working for other people almost as much as I hate getting up before 10am. I had 1 or 2 9-5 jobs when I was younger and I'm just not designed for it.

Mostly because I can't get a job where I live due to crippled economy and because I've spent a lot of time on the internet and around computers since a young age. In a way, I feel like a fish in the water.

I figure if I'm going to work, I want to work for myself. Why would I want to waste my life making someone else rich?

the freedom..........Just being so flexible is amazing. Money is great.....but it's the flexibiltiy of it I love the most.

As most people mentioned, the freedom is a big number one. With IM it is quite easy to live a location independent lifestyle, and focus a majority of your time on the important things... friends, family, life, and travel (will differ for everyone of course!).

I also love the constant learning, and the opportunity to help others jump on board as well.

It's win-win no matter how I look at it!

Cheers,
Carney

It's a great way to meet chicks. ;-)

Awesome to see that you guys have a
very big "why", and if your why is strong
and big enough it will carry you all the time!