Free Mentorship and Support Group

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Hello,

I've been seeing a lot of posts on here regarding coaching and mentors - and I think it's a good idea. I've been in many mentor programs before, and always got something out of it.

Therfore, I thought I would throw this post up here, and see if anyone would like to start/join a type of internet/affiliate marketing support group to share ideas, successes, and failures, and hopefully increase all of our learning curves faster. My thoughts being either having a weekly phone conference, or simply just providing each other with our MSN messenger/skype names, and recording each other's strengths, so that you have someone to contact if you ever need advice on a more personal communication level than a forum. And having weekly updates versus set goals, via emails.

This would be a free program. And it should not be a place to pitch services...

I don't want to be picky or non-inclusive, but I would ask that members of the group have something to offer in terms of experience, success, or skills - so that we don't become a group of newbies with all takers, and no givers. Each member must have something to potentially contribute. I'd also like to stick to focusing on affiliate marketing as in CPL, CPA, or CPS campaigns by reputable companies...vs affiliate marketing as in scams or MLM's.

To start, and to hopefully prove my merits for including myself in such a group - I have a degree in Finance and a MBA in Entrepreneurship. I've started and grown a web based software company before, whose product is now used by a number of Fortune 500 and instantly recognizable brands. I've created sales training used in training sales teams of Fortune 500 companies. I've been in the internet marketing arena full time for about a year now, and in the affiliate networks for about 3 months. I am making good money doing it, and growing each week. I also believe I have a different take on it than most people, so I feel like I have some advice to share.

If you're interested in joining me in building a tight-knit, small support group, or have a better idea on what we could do to help each other out - post it!
#free #group #mentor #mentorship #support
  • Profile picture of the author nicholl08
    Hi theyounmarketers,

    Thanks for the post. It may be tough to implment - but obviously it should only be implemented or continued...if it raised people's earnings per hour. If it doesn't do that, then it's not being a very successful support program.
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholl08
    I just saw many people on here saying they're spending thousands/month on mentoring, and I know not everyone wants to spend that. And I don't think they need to... There are many talented marketers here, who make money by doing actual marketing, not teaching marketing. If we could join together, we could create the same value of that expensive mentorship, and each get something out of it.
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholl08
    Thanks again for your post. I guess we'll see...

    I don't think that thread is quite the same thing, or if I'm quite understanding why no one will have time. In that thread, the proposal is coming from someone who has nothing to offer - and people are right to say that would probably be a waste of their time.

    However, if coaching in internet marketing is such a large market...which it is. I can't imagine there aren't people on here who want to join a free one...
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholl08
    who *don't* want to join a free one...
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholl08
    *won't*...haha, I should probably read my posts, before I submit
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  • Profile picture of the author Varistas
    I think Mentorships are great.

    However, some of the ones I had were so crappy. I honestly doubted the some of them. I am with someone from WF right now and he is helping me out.

    But what I also think you need to do is watch out for their personality. If they seem like a crook, they probably are. It sucks because it is much easier to cover up your real covers online.
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  • Profile picture of the author LilBlackDress
    I think this would be a great opportunity. I spend hours on this but am feeling information overload. I would really love the opportunity to tweak some things I am doing and make sure I am on the right track. And I think someone experienced could look at my sites and share insight on where I can improve.
    I have a Masters in Education and am willing to work HOURS and HOURS on this to accomplish goals. I am a writer and I enjoy promotion. Currently I promote an artist and we have gotten her over a millon real plays on her songs, gigs sponsorships and other opportunities. So I feel my skills in internet promotion and writing ability could help someone else out. I could benefit by having someone look at my sites and offering input.
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  • Profile picture of the author rcraig12
    I too think this would be an excellent opportunity. Just to echo LilBlackDress - I spend an inordanant amount of time trying to make my IM business work as well.

    I can program in a variety of programming languages and so could help at the webdev and application dev front. If thats of interest.

    PM me if its a go
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholl08
    Hi LilBlackDress and rcraig12. Great to hear from you. Let's see what kind of replies we get over the next couple days, and if we can grab a handful of people I'll email everyone to share contact info and start up the network.
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  • Profile picture of the author rcraig12
    Hi nicholl08,

    Can't wait Oh - How do you feel about using IRC as a communcation platform? mIRC is a great chat client and easy for anyone to setup and use.

    Listen to me I'm off already - lol

    cheers m8
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  • Profile picture of the author elishahong
    Very cool. I don't have the most post counts here at the Warrior Forum but I am active in other similar forums. Thought I should just drop this opportunity here

    I founded a group called the Noob Help Network earlier this year, which comprises of internet marketing newbies who need that kind of support, because I noticed that there were so many newbies who needed help but couldn't afford expensive mentoring or at least to even begin with.

    The forum is basically free to join at this point. I've been helping over 30 people over the past year and I thought it'll be easier to just create a support site that can cuddle all the newbies together

    You'll be able to find the link at my sig.

    Once again, it's okay to doubt me right now because of my post count but that's alright. I've got nothing to take away but offer sincere help amidst all the crowded threads. The Noob Help Network is like a breathe of fresh air

    I do welcome those who are experienced to join me hand in hand to help newbies who need that support most in times like this. A simple encouragement from you will make a big difference.
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