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Is it wrong to teach others?

by Augie Johnston
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Hi,

Is it wrong to teach others about IM if you yourself are not a big time earner?

You see I have been studying IM for a long time now (About 3 years). 2 years I have been spending alot of time learning and one year I just was lazy with it.

You see I play professional basketball in Europe in a lower level that allows me to make a full time income with only have 4 practices and a game each week to keep me busy. I love IM and have great knowledge of it as I have spent tons of time on forums, and tons of money on different things.

I have probably made a total of 5,000 bucks revenue in my 3 years and have dabbled with almost every time of monetization. I have created 2 info products, had success with CPA and am building a list, plus many other things that I have tried.

Anyways, I want to start a daily class (webinar type thing) where I can teach others about IM. Mostly basics probably and not exact methods though. For example a 5 day class that covers affiliate marketing, or a 5 day class that covers SEO etc, or maybe even a 5 day class that touches on what SEO is one day, then CPA, then PPC, etc.

Do you think it is wrong to do this since I am not earning money myself?

Augie
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  • Profile picture of the author helisell
    Hi Augie,

    On the basis that there are people who know a LOT more than you do
    AND there are people who know a LOT less than you do........there is
    no reason why you can't teach others.

    In some ways your teaching might be better for some as you'll be 'one of them'

    I would sell it on the basis that you haven't already made gazillions. Don't try to kid anyone, be up-front and sell it to them in the way you have here in your post.

    I think you might do ok.

    Worth having a go anyway.

    Good Luck
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    • Profile picture of the author SimonBQC
      Originally Posted by helisell View Post

      Hi Augie,

      On the basis that there are people who know a LOT more than you do
      AND there are people who know a LOT less than you do........there is
      no reason why you can't teach others.

      In some ways your teaching might be better for some as you'll be 'one of them'

      I would sell it on the basis that you haven't already made gazillions. Don't try to kid anyone, be up-front and sell it to them in the way you have here in your post.

      I think you might do ok.

      Worth having a go anyway.

      Good Luck
      I totally agree with Helisell!
      As long as you feel that the info you are sharing is of good value, it is totally worth it!
      Some people might find better information around the "net" but if they don't really relate to the person giving the info, they just won't apply what they learn.
      Just teach what you know is helpfull and I'm pretty sure some people will be more than happy to ear/learn from your experience!
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  • Profile picture of the author Micah Medina
    Well, that's a muddled ground. There are a lot of people who haven't made a buck online and have seemingly dabbled in everything and have decided that they best way to make money is to sell "make money" stuff to people who don't know any better.

    That field is crowded and people are more discerning by the day, and the effort it's going to take to promote a webinar service like this is the same effort you could be using to promote some other product or idea that would get you the cred needed to make a splash in IM.

    It's tough to be helpful telling people the ins and outs of earning online if you don't have experience or connections to leverage. If you think you'd just be good at making the products, why not partner with someone else to that end?

    EDIT: You're a professional basketball player. Why the IM niche over some kind of sports training thing?
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  • Profile picture of the author Augie Johnston
    OK, thanks for the advice. The more I think about it the more I think I could do it as long as I advertise it in a way that is honest and targeting people who have no knowledge at all and are interested. I often see people on here asking how can I make $10 a day and what is CPA, etc etc. I think I could help them.

    @Micah Medina: Yeah I do have some basketball stuff and alot of basketball training stuff up online, and I plan on making a big training product this summer when I'm in the states, but as for now I am going to focus on some other stuff.

    Augie
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  • Profile picture of the author jmdw99
    Hi Augie,
    It should be fine. Just start by focusing on what you know. Make a list of the aspects of internet marketing you have accomplished and breakdown those steps. People crave details. Target the newbies who need the info and show them how to duplicate your success. In the meantime, learn and test other techniques so you can continue to offer more info.
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  • Profile picture of the author HACCP76
    Absolutely, keeping at it is a good thing. Over the years I have learnt so much about SEO and driving traffic and still pushing myself to find sites online to be able to do this. Everyday we learn something and for beginners you an expert!
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  • Profile picture of the author fadvee1
    Nothing wrong in impacting the knowledge and experience you acquired over the years, once what you intend to teach is the real thing.

    There are many marketers like you who does not make much online but produced some of IM how to and made cool cash at the end of it all.
    Go ahead who knows it may be your steps to break through.
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    • Profile picture of the author Watchman220
      I learned a long time ago that if you have enough skills to learn a concept and you can record the learning process, and distill valuable substance out of that process...it is very valuable to other people at your level and below.

      Heck it is even valuable to those big shots who have lost perspective about where they came from.

      Perfect example for me was...when I worked for a mid-size very advanced I.T. consulting company. They had a problem training entry level techs to do the job right. Mostly because their documentation was way too far advanced above entry level type positions level of knowledge.

      When I came in I had documentation skills out the wazoo...perhaps too much...but I documented everything I learned...and then they ended up using it to train the noobs that came in at a lower rate of pay...and lower level of knowledge.

      Someone who can communicate on the level of noob...the important information that noobs need to know to not be noobs anymore...will earn trust in the community as someone who is a natural leader in their niche or expertise. Building yourself as a leader with the skills of teaching others...is the perfect path to growth in my estimation.

      Good luck in your endeavours.

      The Watchman
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      • Profile picture of the author James Vang
        As long as you can teach others valuable information that can in fact get them results then it's all good. Just be aware that since you aren't a big time earner it will probably take you a bit of effort to build up your reputation and convince people that you're the real deal. I'm not saying that it will be super hard, I'm just saying initially you're not going to have as easy a time attracting students as one of the big dogs.
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        • Profile picture of the author 711gemstone
          Hi I am a newbie myself, I am working with a mentor myself to learn the ropes. It is great to have someone to help you out. I am also a computer repair technician and one of the things I offer my customers is lessons on how to do things on their computer so that they are firmly grounded in what they need to run their machine.
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  • Profile picture of the author DebbieD
    If you let them know your skill level beforehand, I don't see why you can't do this. If they ask you a question where you don't know the answer, you'll be able to find out together.
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  • Profile picture of the author TopKat22
    Yes, I think that if there is something you know better than a total novice, you can teach it. As a matter of fact, you might be better at teaching someone just a few rungs on the ladder below you because you will still remember what it was like when you didn't know anything at all.

    I have a pretty successful friend in online marketing and he really cannot help newbies anymore because he forgets they don't even know the jargon and talks over their heads.

    Good luck.
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    • Profile picture of the author angela99
      Augie, of course you can teach others what you know.

      As other posters have suggested, being a beginner is not a problem, as long as you don't misrepresent yourself.

      Experts have major problems teaching beginners. You can't unlearn what you know. When you know more, your teaching reflects your experience -- it's hard to develop "beginner's mind".

      Someone once said the easiest way to learn something is to teach it. Therefore, you'll find that teaching helps you just as much as the people you're teaching.

      Big tip: connect with experts to help you to teach your beginners. Ask questions of experts. Your students will learn, and so will you.

      Your classes are a wonderful idea. Be yourself, help others.

      Good luck with it. :-)

      Angela
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  • Profile picture of the author WriterWahm
    Hey Augie, I've been wondering the same thing and I'm glad you asked. I haven't made a lot of money online too but I have made some. I would like to teach other work at home folks what has worked and what hasn't. Like Debbie D said, if I'm asked a question that I don't know, I plan for us to find out together. The trick is to be honest and upfront about it. Ethical marketing is the name of the game.
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    • Profile picture of the author 711gemstone
      Yes ethics is very important in all aspects of life. I find it is easier to be honest and upfront than to be deceitful.
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      • Profile picture of the author ShayB
        Of course you can teach others.

        Everyone needs to take steps to success.

        If you can help people take the first steps, then it can be incredibly helpful on their journey to bigger successes.
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  • Profile picture of the author pizzatherapy
    Absolutely just go for it, Augie.

    The fact that you can say:

    I have probably made a total of 5,000 bucks revenue...
    separates you from everyone else who is trying to earn their first $100.

    You obviously have knowledge and skill. You are an income producer.

    There are many, many, Internet Marketers who are still struggling to make money.

    Just remember what it was like for you when you got started and didn't know anything about Marketing.

    Now you can be that guy that you wished you had met when you got started.

    I say go for it!

    You are an expert, whether you want to admit it or not!

    Rock on, Augie! And the best of luck to you. You will do well!
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  • Profile picture of the author rockon85
    It depends on what you teach....simple stuff like html, create wordpress blogs, or promising $x,xxx per month while you can't even make 1/10 of that amount? Either way, whatever work best for you do it, don't think about right or wrong too much as long as it is not illegal.
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  • Profile picture of the author NestZone
    Its better to help some one who is trying to get at something, than to introduce something to someone who does not even have the least interest. They just mess everything up.
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  • Profile picture of the author big jeffrey
    Hello Augie,

    You could start with me? As I just recently started marketing CPA
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