My 2012!

I have been in sales for the last 10 years. Cold calling for most of it. In 2011 I had probably one of the worst years financially ever and I went through 4 different jobs that year ranging from a marketing, green PR distribution, IT, and an inside sales jobs. The fact was these jobs were just not good. So I told my wife around new years that I have had it and that I was going into biz for myself. She was reluctant, but gave me her support.

So on January 2nd, 2012 I opened up my internet marketing shop out of the house and have been doing this ever since. I got my first sale my first day and another the next day. I was selling nothing flashy, just SEO, PPC, and Social Media.

The thing is, I did it all by cold calling. Cold calling is all I've ever known and that was it. I pounded the phones everyday and it has paid off. I have made just under six figures this last year and want to hit six figures this year. I know some of you will say there are easier ways and I am wasting my time, but I did what has always worked for me in the past. Today is the first time I am going into some craigslist marketing and I am hoping it will take some of the pressure off the cold calling as I am getting burned out.

I did try some WSO's this last year unsuccessfully. I think it was a combination of some didn't work and me not always being able to put 100% as I had this business to attend to. I would still like to see one stick and become a money maker for me to help supplement this business that I already have going.

Just wanted to share because I really appreciate this forum and it has helped me out quite a bit. If I need answers, someone on here has always helped me out.

Cold calling still works and I think it if you are considering going into business for yourself then I think you should do some cold calls as it helps your confidence speaking with clients.

Hope you all have a great 2013!