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Thinking about going full-time online? Don't unless you know about this hidden truth

by JasonParker
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I thought I'd give a heads up to Warriors who are thinking of going full-time online soon.

When I went full-time online I was making in a month what I would make in 3 months at my normal job.

It seemed logical to go full-time then, huh?

There's something you can't foresee at the time it seems logical to go online.

It's impossible to know about it.

Unless someone tells you.

It's pretty simple...

Markets evolve and industries change.

It seems like I've done something different each year I've been full-time online.

My main tactics used to go full-time online have become some of the least profitable tactics now years later.

Although things change and what you do will change... there are some LAWS that stay the same, I think.

1. You're always going to need fresh flow

2. You're always going to need hot converting offers

3. You're always going to need a basic foundation in marketing and selling that can fit into the context of the current date's tactics and ways of doing things

Because something's going to happen to you shortly after you go full-time online...

You'll start to see the methods you're using become less and less effective while your competition catches up to you and waters down the power of what you're doing.

So it's important to have a solid foundation in a few things:

1. Selling and copywriting skills (you are in sales whether you know it or not)

2. Networking skills (because at some point in your career someone else is going to have an asset or skill you need to have on your side in order for you to succeed, and you will also have a skill or asset they need or want)

3. An Understanding of Timeless Marketing Concepts (like ones taught by Jay Abraham that can fit into the context of cutting edge tactics and new mediums)
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  • Profile picture of the author SoCalMarketing
    Truer words have I seldom seen posted here. There is wisdom in this post.. I have transitioned from a salaried job to sales jobs which is somewhat similar in some respects and I agree with the part about changes after you make the switch. Gotta be prepared and then sum!
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  • Profile picture of the author mrbungle25
    hmmm, I think you just answered some of my questions in the post I just posted. Thanks. Gives me something to think about.
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  • Profile picture of the author stevet563
    Hi JasonParker,

    I would agree with you on this one. I have seen Marlon Sanders teach this for years. He's old school. Began in the day of America online and Compuserve. Sold marketing products from his garage.

    He is a copywriter too. Made $10,000 or more for some of his work.
    You are right when you say that technology changes but basic selling and marketing does not change.

    You find a hungry target market and sell them something that they want to buy.

    It's as simple as that.

    Thanks for the post.

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  • Profile picture of the author jppromo
    great post, thanks for sharing!
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  • Profile picture of the author hustlinsmoke
    Your right, a quick run down of time for me.
    late 90's was Casinos, insane money, U.S. said no more. Broke.
    early 2000 to early 2000's prescription drug sites. Almost insane money. U.S. said no more.
    Mid 2000's Adsense, Great money, changed the way they pay and there algorithm.
    Internet marketing to about 2008. Pretty good money but market fell out.
    late 2010 early 2012, Making a comeback and doing good.

    Things I learned.


    Never leave those eggs in one basket.
    Always evolve with evolution.
    Never think forever will happen.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeTucker
    Originally Posted by JasonParker View Post

    So it's important to have a solid foundation in a few things:

    1. Selling and copywriting skills (you are in sales whether you want to be or not)

    2. Networking skills (because at some point in your career someone else is going to have an asset or skill you need to have on your side in order for you to succeed, and you will also have a skill or asset they need or want)

    3. An Understanding of Timeless Marketing Concepts

    If I told you every word of the above was probably worth $1,000 or more to you (anyone reading this who has not yet had the success they wish for), would you stop playing with backlinks long enough to pay attention?



    (I made a small adaptation... Some people may not "know" they are in sales, but many people are avoiding it, because they have the mistaken idea that marketing can be a completely separate operation, and in the vast majority of cases it cannot be.)
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    • Profile picture of the author InTheMaking
      Jump in head first and never look back.

      I came out of grade 12 expecting to go to school, get a job, etc.

      I ended up working hard for a few months with IM and it's never been better. I've made more in one month then my girlfriend would make in a full year at $15/hour.

      You need to adapt and stay ahead of the game, always be looking for different opportunities and don't be afraid of taking a risk.

      You ever seen a 19 year old planning on putting a 50k down payment with a couple years of mortgage payments in the bank on 6 months of income from a normal job? I don't think so.

      The rewards are huge, keep hustlin.
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  • Profile picture of the author Troy_Phillips
    I made some killer money for a few years doing SEO,coaching, and some other services.

    One accident took me from making killer money to no income overnight.

    Better learn to set up systems that keep working if you are no longer able. I did :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author Taniwha
    I completely agree. So many people are chasing the "set it up and never touch it again while reaping in thousands" bug. Though that exists, you need to have a plan of action and stick with it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mary Wilhite
    Originally Posted by JasonParker View Post



    1. Selling and copywriting skills (you are in sales whether you know it or not)
    I like this one.

    People not improving their selling skills are retrogressing.
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  • Profile picture of the author TBInternetMarketing
    Originally Posted by JasonParker View Post

    1. Selling and copywriting skills (you are in sales whether you know it or not)
    Great post that is very true indeed. I think this step is the most important. Traffic and conversions is all that internet marketing really comes down to, so as long as you can convert your traffic you will be fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author ryannull
    If your main source of traffic is organic search, you can get crushed overnight with a simple algorithm tweak.

    I had to learn that the hard way 10 years ago. I was dominating the results, and they changed the algorithm, and the next day I was back 10+ pages.
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