70 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
70 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Crushing 2012 - how are you going to do it?

by barbling
58 replies
So 2012 is fast coming soon!

And what will *you* be doing differently?

After centuries of being a solopreneur, *I* will be partnering with other like-minded creative ethical marketers who value newbies and experienced folk alike (plus like to have a lot of fun doing business!).

Plus, I've given myself permission to ignore what bunches of bloggers say (shun the self-promoter!) and fully embrace what I have to offer me community.

How 'bout you?
#2012 #crushing
  • Profile picture of the author LetsGoViral
    I'm just going to work hard as always. It's just a number. How is 2012 going to be different from 2011, 2010, 2009? It won't. You just work hard, improve your skills and make money, no matter what year it is.
    Signature
    Time of thinking is over.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5303816].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author barbling
      Originally Posted by LetsGoViral View Post

      I'm just going to work hard as always. It's just a number. How is 2012 going to be different from 2011, 2010, 2009? It won't. You just work hard, improve your skills and make money, no matter what year it is.
      Ooo me me me (raises hand wildly)!

      How's it going to be different?

      It's a gonna be different because I can leverage all of the hard-earned knowledge of the past 4 months (normally the past year, mind you, but my learning curve these 4 months has been exponential).

      So instead of just 'working hard', ideally.... I'm working 'smarter'.

      Woot!
      Signature
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5303828].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author thebitbotdotcom
    @barbling

    We are looking to focus on copywriting and put forth efforts towards higher conversion rates.

    For us, 2011 was the year of SEO and traffic which we handily achieved...but we were quickly reminded of the fact that SEO and traffic are not the end-all be-all of a business model.

    Mark
    Signature
    Do Your Copywriting Skills Suck?

    Let Us Help You Develop Your Writing Skills!

    Submit Guest Posts With [ TheBitBot.Com ]
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304153].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Bassam1982
      i agree that it would be different...as time is moving...technologies are massively improving.. therefore, one should set up new bases and methods of how to cope with the new advancements, new market demands with a little of anticipation of the near future...

      alll the best
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304228].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Padou
        sleep less & excercise more try to become a fitness mental freak
        Signature
        $100 / Month Virtual Assistant Wanted! PM me if interested asap
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304252].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author REHughes
      Hi, barbling

      Well, I got a new pair of "SPECIAL GLASSES" for Christmas that are guaranteed to help me only see straight forward. They are guaranteed to block out all the shiny new objects lying around on the sides of my path that seem to steal my focus! Oh, and I got a second pair FREE, just for extra shipping and handling! :rolleyes:

      But, seriously, I am going back to the beginning. I am in the process of mapping out what type of business model I want to focus on, what steps I need to take to establish that business and what it will take to make it profitable.

      I am prioritizing tasks so that I make sure the most important ones are done first, so as to get the most "punch" out of my efforts in the beginning.

      I "allowed" to many things to steal my focus this year, and have to admit that I lost in the end.

      So, I am going to take what I have learned from my mistakes and apply all of that to the future of my business.

      Also, I am going to be more interactive here on this forum as I KNOW it is filled with awesome help, tips and advice.

      Never to late to get going. I am still breathing, so I still have hope.

      Thanks for the question!

      Robert
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304248].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author barbling
        Originally Posted by REHughes View Post

        So, I am going to take what I have learned from my mistakes and apply all of that to the future of my business.

        Also, I am going to be more interactive here on this forum as I KNOW it is filled with awesome help, tips and advice.

        Never to late to get going. I am still breathing, so I still have hope.

        Thanks for the question!

        Robert
        Great answer, Robert! And my gosh, all the things my mistakes have taught me....

        No guru could have done a better job. Learning by doing always rocks!
        Signature
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305202].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author nicheblogger75
    Well, my startegy for 2012 is simple... I'm just going to scale up what I have already been doing by making a huge effort to start outsourcing a lot of my business duties so that I can concentrate on working new methods of income.

    It's hard, however, to give up the reins of one's business duties. I guess maybe I'm overprotective since I know how much work went into bringing my biz to the point it's at itoday. But, as some point you have to trust others if you want to go beyond a certain point and really hit the "big time"!
    Signature
    FREE YouTube Marketing Playbook Video Course (20 Videos)
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304273].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Thomas Buckley
      Im Going to scale up on what ive been doing for the past few month's and be consistant with it, Study a bit more for school and hopefully earn enough this year to fund my university years.

      Also Try a bit of outsourcing but i have trust issues with not doing everything myself as i find what i do, i do correctly, its a bad mindset i know but i will have to try outsourcing as i have 2 more years of senior year to study for it and succeed
      Signature

      Ní hé lá na gaoithe lá na scolb - The windy day is not the day for thatching.

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304857].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
    My focus will be on joint ventures for my own and clients'
    projects. I've actually already set that train in motion,
    by going on a cruise Dec 14th - 19th where all 100 or so
    people in my group were very focused, type-A personalities.
    So, we worked hard and played hard.

    January 14th - 22nd, I'll be on the Marketers Cruise,
    working on JV's, working hard, playing hard, and deepening
    real relationships.

    Jan 28th - 29th, I'll host a mastermind meeting with 8
    serious movers and shakers who are as proactive as I am.

    February, I have JV Alert Live, a private mastermind meeting,
    NAMS7, and Job Crusher seminars.

    March, I'll make Underground Online Seminar, a mastermind
    meeting, Warrior Weekend in Raleigh, Vision Weekend in
    New York City, and somewhere in there I'll celebrate my
    53rd birthday.

    Practically all of the above will be focused on joint
    ventures... setting up projects that extend out even as
    far as into 2013!

    April, I'll spend 7 days in Dominican Republic, shooting
    a video and creating a product in this $15 million mansion:



    Yes, I'll even fly in to that little shack in a private
    helicopter :-)

    In April I'll also do some other networking on an
    unannounced tropical island for 2 weeks.

    Then, I'll be ready to stop goofing off and get to work!

    It will be a year of taking massive action, but also time
    for deep sea fishing, playing with my grandkids, and even
    a trip to the Amazon rain forests :-)

    Willie
    Signature

    Here's A Ready-Made High Ticket Product To Make Your Own.
    Click To Go BIG!

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304294].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author barbling
      Originally Posted by Willie Crawford View Post

      ....

      March, I'll make Underground Online Seminar, a mastermind
      meeting, Warrior Weekend in Raleigh, Vision Weekend in
      New York City, and somewhere in there I'll celebrate my
      53rd birthday.
      53rd? How can that be when I'm only 29?

      Signature
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304933].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
        Originally Posted by barbling View Post

        53rd? How can that be when I'm only 29?
        All of the cute girls that I know are younger than I am...

        Willie
        Signature

        Here's A Ready-Made High Ticket Product To Make Your Own.
        Click To Go BIG!

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305047].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author joomadvisor
    Working hard and playing hard.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304376].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    Let's see.

    I have personally sold 3000 products in the work at home field over the past 3-4 years online. ( I sold products as an affiliate BUT NOT in the MLM industry which was stupid of me)

    I will only focus from now on 2 things.

    1. Building leverage income through MLM companies that I am involved in online.

    2. Focus on getting more and more affiliate promoting my product.

    It's all about duplication.
    Signature
    Home Business "TOP PICKS"!
    Home Business Tools And Resources!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5304921].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Mantasmo
    I'll be scaling my business by outsourcing/automating everything except customer support. This way I should be able to focus on/launch a new venture sometime in April/May. One thing at a time.
    Signature


    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305177].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author BenFromSoMo
    I am going to focus on my one favorite main website and keep growing its presence as a website and as auxiliary tools such as apps and such. I have realized for me, it is a lot more efficient/fun to focus on one brand and grow it and make it awesome rather than make a bunch of unrelated smaller sites. 2012, create one massive player in one industry.
    Signature

    If you do any kind of blogging and want to try the next big thing, PM me.

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305271].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author barbling
      Originally Posted by BenFromSoMo View Post

      I am going to focus on my one favorite main website and keep growing its presence as a website and as auxiliary tools such as apps and such. I have realized for me, it is a lot more efficient/fun to focus on one brand and grow it and make it awesome rather than make a bunch of unrelated smaller sites. 2012, create one massive player in one industry.
      I've found that works for me too.

      This year, I really did beef up my flagship site bigtime, and also started http://www.dailywsos.com .

      Focusing solely on those two main properties has proven to be rather profitable....this year I'll be adding one more to the mix.

      That's going to involve the Hidden Partnership that I'll be revealing sometime soon....
      Signature
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306031].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    I plan on marketing my butt off like i've never done before. 2012 is THE year for me to experience revolutionary profits, and I think i know how to make it happen. I got a daily marketing plan that i will be focusing on, and i plan to have my name well-known all across the internet marketing world. I gotta incorporate some sort of brand building for myself because..... i dropped out of college. What better way to re-engineer myself as a "comeback kid"...?
    Signature
    ==>> Free video reveals how to make $10k/month with affiliate marketing
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305431].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author FromBrokeToRich
      I'm taking the focus off of making money and turning my focus 100% on helping others in this industry finally get what they want (the smart way).

      I am no longer looking to work with just anybody, and am solely looking to connect with like minded people who are ready to do whatever it takes to succeed.

      The marketing I do is going to be tracked better than before so I can optimize where my advertising dollars are being spent.

      I will be collecting testimonials from those that I help get the results they are working towards and share them on my blog.

      I will help others REALIZE that making money does not have to be hard and it's not necessary to know everything before taking action.
      Signature

      What is Tidom? It stands for Time Freedom. Review How to Get Tidom in your life

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305521].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Royce Space
    Focus more on generating leads with Media Buys and Pay per call.
    Signature
    $725 a Week in Your Paypal Account - The Fastest Way To Make Money Online?
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305541].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author cyrilchua
    Seo for me

    Gonna learn all there is and perfect my own seo methods.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305590].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Steve Faber
    Willie, you can't be a grandfather, you look so young! LOL!

    For 2012, I'm going to continue where I left off for 2011. I will concentrate on building more relationships with other marketers, and doing more JVs. I'm going to narrow my focus on a few projects, build my business by expanding outsourcing.

    Continue to focus on my membership site, and sell a couple of my established web properties for high 5 figure to six figure amounts using a new marketing plan I've been working on. If I'm successful I'll post a full report on how I did it in the War Room.

    I've been re-focusing on article syndication. I was very successful with that 5 -7 years ago, but drifted away from it toward the "get my traffic from my EZA traffic" model. You know what happened next.

    I'm also launching a few other projects I've had sitting on the shelf, but wanted to wait until after I got my membership site launched. Sometime in Q1 of 2012, they'll get rolled out.

    So, it looks bright (and very busy) in the year ahead. I hope everyone here has a record year. I certainly plan to.
    Signature
    For Killer Marketing Tips that Will Grow Your Business Follow Me on Twitter Now
    After all, you're probably following a few hundred people already that aren't doing squat for you.....
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305700].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author benroger
    I am happy to start my journey with WF as it is always nice to join some marvellous platforms. I have big plans for 2012 keeping in view my websites and their marketing strategies. Obviously, the learning curve will be very high in the coming year to mark the difference. I have best wishes for all warriors for the new year.
    Signature
    Teacher Resumes
    Customer Service Manager Resumes
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305736].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Haydn
    You folk are so much more experienced than me but your enthusiasm is contagious.

    This year I plan to learn the ropes and develop confidence in IM. I can create good info product but I'm looking to learn about IM in the broadest sense so I can sell my products.

    As I've mentioned in previous posts I'm a strong copywriter but look to hone this talent in the upcoming year.

    I write guides on emotionally laden issues like girlfriend troubles, relationship issues, male issues, etc., etc. Stuff that really gets to the core of peoples human needs.

    I'm setting up a business on these mastery guides to assist people getting the best out of life and making some money from my knowledge and experience.

    Anyone interested in JVs let me know. If anyone has a similar business also let me know as my niches are specific enough that I'm not afraid of competition and would like to compare notes.

    2012 is going to be a cracker

    Haydn
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305892].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author christopher s
    I'm gonna do all the things that I should have done in 2011.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305898].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author GianPereyra
    I'm going to be the man that I never was. I will work on my focus, work smarter, continue to expand my knowledge and income opportunities. And most important of all, I will help more people and provide more service.
    Signature

    Gian Luis Pereyra
    Full Time Internet Marketer
    making it happen at onlinegoldteam.com

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305918].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author stevet563
    I'm going to focus on why am I doing this? Then It's back to basics. Copy writing skills, email marketing, more traffic and conversions. Build and scale. That's about it.
    Signature

    Highly skilled, professional, passionate and experienced web designer For Hire.

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5305934].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author vtotheyouknow
    This is a good thread dude...

    While a lot of people are scaling up their efforts this year, I'm going to be scaling *back*.

    I'm quitting the building of microniche adsense sites and focusing on just a few authority sites at a time and monetizing with affiliate products and my own products.

    Good luck with all your endeavors everybody!
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306069].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Haydn
    Barb what niches do you work in?
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306099].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author barbling
      Originally Posted by Haydn View Post

      Barb what niches do you work in?
      During the past couple of centuries, I've focused on parenting, recruiting, real estate, avoiding the contractor from hell, ebay, affiliate marketing, etc.etc.

      Now, I'm simply focused on teaching newbies Internet marketing from everything from MMO to specific niches.

      Hope that helps!
      Signature
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306151].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
        Originally Posted by barbling View Post

        During the past couple of centuries, I've focused on parenting, recruiting, real estate, avoiding the contractor from hell, ebay, affiliate marketing, etc.etc.

        Now, I'm simply focused on teaching newbies Internet marketing from everything from MMO to specific niches.

        Hope that helps!

        I focused on the same niches but not even for a full century
        Signature

        Here's A Ready-Made High Ticket Product To Make Your Own.
        Click To Go BIG!

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306198].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Eddie Titan
    Originally Posted by barbling View Post

    And what will *you* be doing differently?
    I will exercise in the mornings. Watch my food intake. Go to class on time. Set a specific time everyday that I will use towards my business. Set a specific time everyday to get my school work done. Give myself Friday night and Saturday night to have some fun.

    I have a pretty hectic life style and I feel like I need to develop some sense of order in my life. I imagine, outsourcing a lot more of my business will be necessary to achieve this.
    Signature
    New Members Challenge! Join me in 2012. Set an income goal for the New Year and achieve it!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306125].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author barbling
      Originally Posted by Eddie Titan View Post

      I will exercise in the mornings. Watch my food intake. Go to class on time. Set a specific time everyday that I will use towards my business. Set a specific time everyday to get my school work done. Give myself Friday night and Saturday night to have some fun.

      I have a pretty hectic life style and I feel like I need to develop some sense of order in my life. I imagine, outsourcing a lot more of my business will be necessary to achieve this.
      If you can manage that, that's extremely impressive (I have lots to learn about time manglement meself these days....)

      Best of skill to you!
      Signature
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308063].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Michael Ehlert
        Give back to the Warriors for years of great insight, tips and motivation!
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308155].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author komplex
          Banned
          Finishing a ton of blogs which link back to money sites. A ton of SEO and buying a bunch of WSOs. Pushing competitors all off the first page and building a rock solid results page for all my keywords. Doing a bunch of PPC & Banner ads for the money sites. Developing a newsletter with Mailchimp and sending one out every month. New e-mail templates, sales blogs, review blogs, etc. Everything you could imagine to rocket a local business online. Doing some social networking more, even though I hate it.

          Aside from that, revisiting my personal old blog site, going to try to get it live again and start back off where I left.
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308195].message }}
          • Profile picture of the author barbling
            Originally Posted by komplex View Post

            Finishing a ton of blogs which link back to money sites. A ton of SEO and buying a bunch of WSOs. Pushing competitors all off the first page and building a rock solid results page for all my keywords. Doing a bunch of PPC & Banner ads for the money sites. Developing a newsletter with Mailchimp and sending one out every month. New e-mail templates, sales blogs, review blogs, etc. Everything you could imagine to rocket a local business online. Doing some social networking more, even though I hate it.

            Aside from that, revisiting my personal old blog site, going to try to get it live again and start back off where I left.
            I have 700 plus sites I have to sell meself.....

            Good luck in your endeavors!
            Signature
            {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308481].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author thelibidoguy
    I will change my marketing because now it includes the other sex. Noone will be left out and i am not limited to one market. I will be printing even more marketing material, going into places i have'nt before and increasing my ad/marketing budget. Implementing some new ideas. Planting the seeds now for 2012!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306209].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author John Atkins
    I won't be doing anything. The world is going to end!

    Just kidding. I plan on generating more leads.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306346].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author blaugrana
    maybe i am just following the internet marketing trend :p

    i'm going to learn about google adsense, maybe it's too late, but there's no late word on my dictionary
    Signature
    The Best Binary Options Robot

    $9,711.09/day from Auto Binary Signal
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5306543].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author ezmystic
    Helping others achieve susccess online, or at least eran their first money
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308569].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author JBuerman
    Originally Posted by barbling View Post

    So 2012 is fast coming soon!

    And what will *you* be doing differently?

    After centuries of being a solopreneur, *I* will be partnering with other like-minded creative ethical marketers who value newbies and experienced folk alike (plus like to have a lot of fun doing business!).

    Plus, I've given myself permission to ignore what bunches of bloggers say (shun the self-promoter!) and fully embrace what I have to offer me community.

    How 'bout you?
    Im looking to hop on board with someone that can let me sort of be an "apprentice"! I need to get on this money train quick!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308597].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author michaelwilding
      I am going to be working on expanding in 2012 at a much faster rate than I am currently. This will involve increasing my team, outsourcing more and entering into new niches.

      On top of that I will be traveling more and working build up my projects which are focused on helping rather than return on investment.

      @ Willie - Definitely go to the rainforests, it is the best thing you will ever do. I have trekked through numerous rainforests both on regular routes and un-walked routes. You never feel more alive.
      Signature
      Check out my blog for advanced marketing techniques and strategies you won't see anywhere else!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308810].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Willie Crawford
        Originally Posted by michaelwilding View Post


        @ Willie - Definitely go to the rainforests, it is the best thing you will ever do. I have trekked through numerous rainforests both on regular routes and un-walked routes. You never feel more alive.

        Already planned. Just need to lock in a date
        Signature

        Here's A Ready-Made High Ticket Product To Make Your Own.
        Click To Go BIG!

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5309212].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author DreHern
          I'm putting the "plan" into affect finally after months of sitting in the shadows and waiting!
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5309248].message }}
          • Profile picture of the author fin
            I'm going to start 2 authority sites. One starting in January, the other in July.

            I'm going to use the full works when it comes to marketing. Make my own products etc...

            Also, I'm going to start 4 mini-sites, using only article marketing. Because I'll be busy and I'm a slow writer, I'll write one article for each site every 2 weeks.

            After 6 months, I'll see how the income looks, then I'll dump the losers and increase the good ones, or start a new one.

            Those will just be affiliate products.
            {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5309338].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author VeitSchenk
    for me the biggest shift will be the 'single focus'.
    so far I've been juggling far too many projects, and although they all work out just fine in the end, the focus now is 100% on one project, then the next.
    It'll be painful, because lots of the projects are great fun, but in order to get to the 4h workweek (eventual goal), ...

    Veit
    Signature

    Connect with me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/veitschenk

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5308943].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author DebB
    I will work on how to better my conversion rates. I am pretty lazy guy, I need to work and get things done on time...
    Signature
    Custom web design and development solutions
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5309319].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author luckystepho
    I am going to focus on just one thing at a time in 2012 instead of jumping from one thing to another and getting distracted!!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5309333].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author AndyBlackSEO
    My goal is to further develop my existing applications and also create and sell a number of other software applications.
    Signature
    [FREE SEO TOOL] Build 29 Effective, High Authority Backlinks that Will Increase Your Google Rankings in 2020... CLICK HERE ...
    ... Instant backlinks that can get you results within 24-72hrs.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5309390].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Tom Ryan
      I'm going to focus on just a handful of sites and build them up instead of spreading myself too thin on too many sites. I'm also going to work more on list building in the up coming year.
      Signature


      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5309635].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Rukshan
    I plan to make few authority sites for a long term income. That's my first goal in 2012.
    Signature

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5310257].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author MMWoodward
    I'm going to be first ringing in the New Year by printing things off and making sure I have all my documents together for tax purposes in the spring (fun times). After that, I am just going to work as hard as I always do!

    I've been experiencing a fair income for article writing, but I want to learn more skills and try different tactics. It is my goal this year to earn decent passive income alongside of my active income, which will hopefully free up more time to do other things that I love. After all, life is short and I want to also spend it with those I care about most!
    Signature
    Original content, fast turnaround, and high quality.
    Article writer for hire    : $0.04/word.
    Here's what Jenn Dize had to say:
    "I can safely count her work among some of the best I've read."
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5310448].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author cevin
    As always I will work all day. Trying to expand my client-network from September and believe that will be my top priority for 2012.
    Signature
    Service computer at AthensPC. Fast laptop repair, qualified technicians, technical support via internet and online computer lessons.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5310598].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Rod Navarro
    Have you considered the Panda algorithm?, According to Mat Cutts we should be paying more attention to the Social Marketing.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5310600].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author LarryW
      I am going to get beyond currently being over whelmed and very frustrated at myself... I am looking at more shiny objects to add to my credit card debt, and I did not yet download all that I bought last week. Naturally I did not read/view the material from the prior 4 months, and I am only half certain what I have bought. I have a lot of good tools and methods to sort out, but really I need to start doing ...

      For 2012 I have to get some money flowing in - more than has been going out. A little each month so that by June I can replace my dayjob income and quit wasting time driving there and doing that! Not sure I will then get more sleep, but I will have much more time to be doing the IM thing. Which is what I wish I had more time to be doing now.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5393841].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Nightengale
        2012 is the year I'm FINALLY going to launch a new business I've been working on. I'm so excited about it! (Nervous too!)

        My entire focus this year is LAUNCH! I won't buy anything or DO anything else (get distracted by Bright Shiny Objects or side projects) not related to the launch.

        To do it, my goals are to:

        1. Map out and execute the pre-launch and official launch.
        2. Host a successful telesummit with appropriate contributing experts.
        3. Build a list of at least 2,000.
        4. Get 100 new members by the end of 2012! (My end goal.)

        I'm a naturally analytical person who takes analysis paralysis to extremes. I also want very much to "do it right", so I generally DON'T fly by the seat of my pants. I think about/plan something a LOT before actually doing. My actions and buying decisions are well-thought out long before they're done.

        However, launching a new company is just overwhelming me right now and I'm on overload. I'm also feeling very isolated, working completely alone with no community or accountability. So I've already made some big decisions and invested some big $$$ this year:

        1. Product Launch Formula

        Jeff just released his latest version of PLF in November. I've been a bit distracted and had some technical problems with my computer, so I'm not following at the pace he's releasing the modules. But I'm getting there!

        PLF is VERY thorough and I'm extremely impressed with Jeff's sincerity and his customer service. It was a good investment!

        2. Mentoring

        Gulp! Yes, I just invested in an expensive mentoring program with my mentor -- and I'm really excited about it!

        The last couple of years have been tough. I lost my job in 2010 and tapped my retirement funds to start this business (which is when I first invested with my mentor by joining a group coaching program). Things got worse financially before they got better though. I ran out of funds and had to put my business dreams on hold until I got a job and got some extra cash.

        I have a day job now (where I work from home!) and I received some unexpected funds in Dec. which I'm putting towards my business. Yay!

        Things have been so tight these last 2 years and I wondered whether I should put so much towards coaching. After all, I need money for marketing too! (AND a small emergency cushion.)

        I decided to invest with her though because I needed:

        1. Guidance (since I feel so overwhelmed)

        2. Accountability -- This is HUGE! Right now, working alone from home, it's just too easy to put things off since there are no real consequences for doing so. I need someone to turn to when I'm not sure about something (the guidance part) and to call me on my mindset stuff (fears). (It's easier to listen to someone hold you accountable when they truly "get" what you're doing and can provide answers to your questions.)

        3. Community -- I feel very isolated and alone right now. This coaching program includes 1 half-day of one-on-one coaching, 5 monthly one-on-one coaching calls (for implementation and accountability), PLUS 2 other live mastermind workshops with other ladies who are doing what I'm doing.

        I can also attend her annual conference in the fall for a relatively low cost (approximately $400).

        Though the program is technically only for 6 months, all of this should carry me through most of 2012.

        The biggest part of the program is the one-on-one mentoring. That's a HUGE piece of it and I wouldn't pay so much if it were just a teleseminar series, home study program or a group coaching program.

        I like her mentoring program because it's structured for planning (the half-day of one-on-one coaching) AND implementation (the follow up one-on-one calls along with the workshops).

        As you can see, my goals and action plan for this year are VERY SPECIFIC. I leave for TX in just 2 weeks (for the half-day one-on-one coaching) and I'm SO excited!

        Michelle
        Signature
        "You can't market here. This is a marketing discussion forum!"
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[5394381].message }}

Trending Topics