Is everyone a lone wolf?

Great questions!

The only way that you can team up and not regret it is if you find one more people that can match your level of motivation, work ethic, etc. They also need to have similar goals and vision so that you are headed down the same path instead of each member trying to convince the team to go down their path.

I've had business relationships where these criteria were not met it's not fun or financially beneficial.

Both strategies work and it is all depending on the individual's preference.

at first yeah you are pretty much on your own but as you progress you will start to meet lots of other marketers and make some good friends

skype is a great way to meet a lot of new marketers/jv`s so make sure you on there

im actually off to an event in a couple of weeks in london, lots of marketers are meeting up so im really looking forward to it :-)

paul

In my opinion, internet marketing is more difficult to do when you have an equal partner. It is a field that draws heavily on an individual's creativity and innovation. Most internet marketers, as far as I know, prefer making decisions on their own, and they enjoy being in complete command. I actually believe that is one of the major reasons why people prefer this kind of lifestyle to a 'normal' job.

I've met up with a few people who are into internet marketing, but for the most part, I am pretty much alone in what I do. Most people don't quite understand it. Besides that, I do outsource a lot of my work, so I am in constant touch with people when I'm at work, even if they are not partners or physically around me.

I think a partnership would benefit new marketers more than older more experienced marketers. The problem is that a lot of new marketers have nothing worthwhile to offer experienced marketers so they have trouble getting a worthwhile partnership.

Having partners means you have to share.
I prefer to keep the knowledge and all of
the money for myself.

I've been on my own from 2005 to 20010. And I mean alone. No forums. No interactions. Just me and my computer.

But from 2010; I've worked with my brother on a few projects. That makes it a little better because I get to "geek out" on IM topics. It's definitely made us closer (except when we *disagree* about certain ideas.) I'm also now in a mastermind group and a few other small projects with people.

I definitely like the idea of having IM partnerships. But it's hard to find the right fit.

I couldn't do this on my own.
I have a mentor, an accountability partner, a Skype group and a Facebook group and I am a hundred times better off with them than without!

WOW! I think I'm still in SHOCK!! Finally someone sees the same thing I do. A bunch of lone rangers that will never make any real money on or off line! I could keep going for days on the subject and PROVE everything with real results that only come with working together as a TEAM. There is no company on earth makes money with ZERO employees. One of the criteria for buying from major suppliers is the number of employees you have - usually 100 or more.

Anyway, online is another World where people are busy doing their own thing while trying to recruit each other instead of working together so everyone finds real, long term customers, sign-ups and repeat buyers. Partnerships don't even work between married people so that's out.

You need project partners working together in groups of 3 or 5 - odd numbers so you always have a tie breaker but first you need a great leader or at least a very good one to start with. Then you partner with experts in anything you and the others don't like doing. Everyone does what they love for each other on different projects or the same - it doesn't matter. At least some of the work you hate and waste time and money trying to get it right is done.

People who do what they love don't have time to watch the clock so nobody is going to worry about who's doing more or less when everyone is happy doing what they want. You just have to LIKE what you do and tolerate people instead of the other way around. Don't waste time wondering if someone lies, just assume they all do. http://www.ez-1.net/liars Nothing matters except getting the work done for the results you want. Nothing is perfect and something is better than nothing and anything is better than mediocre.

Yes, my cat Panda has been my partner for a few years now. She sits on my desk staring at me plotting how to sit on my lap. I use this for inspiration to keep working harder.

I work pretty much on my own, although I'm connected to various forums, discussion groups and individuals on the Internet. However, one of my IM products is an MLM programme that has quarterly meetings of the national group where I go to keep in touch and have live contact with people. In addition, I run a local business networking group that meets once a month. It doesn't do a lot for my Internet business but I like regular contact with live human beings!

Hi Pete, what you're saying it's just a real thing. Also I prefer to stay in contact with others for idea generation, but being Italian and alone that doesn't help me so much.
I thought many times to train people and open a company together, but then this thing is not doable for me.

I hope that USA, UK and Australian people could get together to launch even more important projects.

See you,
Alessandro

Sort of but not really. I joined a Mastermind so I now have 14 others that I have calls with and bounce business and marketing ideas off. I also am a member of several Facebook groups and we regularly ask questions about our marketing and business stuff.

While I'm alone physically, I believe that at any time I can reach out to someone on Facebook and get on the phone with them. Sometimes paid and sometimes free, depends on the person.

I do feel alone, but I shake this off because I know it's not really true. I set my to-do list and stick with it for the day.

I have seen partnerships be very beneficial for those who do them online.

I think a lot of it relates to trust. I have found that as you continue to learn and grow in as a internet marketer you will gradually meet and get to know other internet marketers that you can trust.

These are the people that you may eventually decide to do joint ventures with. This is one of the most powerful ways to grow your internet marketing business.

I am a lone wolf and I LOVE IT!!!! I have some trust issues due to a couple bad ventures many years ago, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Yes I work with other marketers from time to time, but I don't have a business partner at all.

Benjamin

I'm not a lone wolf. For the most part people like to keep their "best stuff" to themselves. Even Gary Halbert said nobody gives away all of their secrets. But creating relationships with people online and networking with them is a quick way to see advances in your business.

I'm a lone wolf mainly for the fact that the people around me in my daily life, don't see internet marketing as a good income earner and too much work... psht! That sucks to hear from your friends!

It's tough having partners in any business.

If most of us are lone wolves, its probably because we don't want to give too many details of our niche and strategy to our partners in case they decide to break away, steal & enhance your strategies without you, and create competition for you.

not saying its true, just theory I guess.

It seems like any big launches have partners. You just need to take time to know people. You shouldn't trust just anyone, it's important to get to know the person in real world. That's why it's important to visit Internet marketing meeting, seminars etc where you can meet real people and then build a relationship with them, just like you did it in high school or college.

It all depends on what you are in for and how you want to develop your online business