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15 years ago

I'd say I'm successful, I haven't gotten to where I want to be ultimately, but I'd say I've had tons of success in my career as an IM.

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BlueStar Banned 15 years ago

I'm not a true IMer as most would think.

I make over 1M per year, 50% from so-called online marketing. I work as a business consultant and teach biz owners how to Market Offline & Online.

I have a brick and mortar biz, makes good money but boring. My consulting biz is actually fun. I'd almost do it for free. It's energizing to see co's flourish because they implement YOUR advice while collecting big checks.

I've thought of being what I call a true IMer. That is, someone who does not deal personally with the Public. Selling a product or service via the Internet, a Transaction process. I recently purchased Yaro Staraks new Membership site plan (last week) and I am thinking obout going more online and less personal interaction. I'm over 50 so I'd like to travel more and spend less time at the office and driving to meet clients.
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Brad Gosse

15 years ago

I never see myself as successful until I ask "What would the younger me think if he saw me today?"

Then I realize I am doing okay

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TLTheLiberator

15 years ago

I certainly can't complain as my non online business niche concerns are in full time territory...

... and it all started when I determined to get a solid online business plan/model, take quality action and stopped playing games with my life while a fantastic opportunity stood before me.

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Nick Brighton

15 years ago

Originally Posted by TMG Enterprises

I haven't had to work an offline "job" in a year so take it from there. I'm not where I want to be yet, by a long shot, but you can't beat being able to pay the bills without having to set the alarm clock.

Tina G

Took the words right out of my mouth.

I'm self sufficient, and never go hungry...and I work only for myself. My definition of success has not been fulfilled yet, but the last 2 years of solid devotion, scarafice and trial and error are starting to pay off more and more.

And let me tell you, I wouldn't swap this lifestyle for anything.

Onwards and upwards, still got a target to hit yet...

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Steven Wagenheim 15 years ago

I have been earning a full time income for over 6 years now. My mortgage
is paid, my credit cards are paid and my daughter's college tuition is paid
without having to take out a loan.

Money, right now, is the only problem I don't have. Unfortunately, money
cannot buy you your health or the health of your loved ones when they
become ill.

I would trade every dime I earn for all of that back.

But yeah, I do okay. No millionaire or anything like that, but the bills are all
paid up and we've got a few bucks in the bank.
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davidjames42973 15 years ago

I don't make the money that I'm ultimately striving for, but let's say that IM lets me live a comfortable life.

Like someone said in a previous post, they don't get to keep all the money though. A good amount of my money goes to hiring new outsource employees and new projects...
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David Raybould

15 years ago

Hey guys,

Successful IMer here.

Haven't worked a day job in over
3 years, and make more money
than any of my friends or family.

I don't know how you define
successful, but most people
seem to think that I'm it.

-David Raybould

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Bob B

15 years ago

Hi Andy

That's a tough ask. If we say we're successful, are we just bragging? How can you tell? I feel bound to add to the conversation but cautious about doing so.

Not that I'm normally shy!

I'm an infrequent visitor or contributor here because although I use the principles of IM every day, I'm not really in the IM market.

Am I successful? I'm having a better year than I did last year, I do this for a living, I have a reasonable size house, a bit of land and I owe nobody nothing. By the targets I set myself I'm doing well, but I can still do better.

I nearly canceled this post as it seems a bit self-serving. I'm not that modest though so I settled for leaving my sig off!

Bob

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Andyhenry

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Bob B

Hi Andy

That's a tough ask. If we say we're successful, are we just bragging? How can you tell? I feel bound to add to the conversation but cautious about doing so.

Not that I'm normally shy!

I'm an infrequent visitor or contributor here because although I use the principles of IM every day, I'm not really in the IM market.

Am I successful? I'm having a better year than I did last year, I do this for a living, I have a reasonable size house, a bit of land and I owe nobody nothing. By the targets I set myself I'm doing well, but I can still do better.

I nearly canceled this post as it seems a bit self-serving. I'm not that modest though so I settled for leaving my sig off!

Bob

Hi Bob,

I know what you mean and I can completely relate - but there are a lot of people that join this forum and probably think that with all the WSOs running everyday that most of it is BS, so I just wanted to let people who have whatever their version of success is to step up and share the message that it really is possible to do ok online. It's not about us - it's just about sharing that this forum actually does have people making some decent money online and that others shouldn't be put off by any negative thoughts or thinking that we're all here just talking about IM and not actually making money at it.

Andy

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Jay White

15 years ago

I am truly a blessed man--both personally and financially. In just 3 years, I've achieved more success than I ever dreamed of as a copywriter and marketer.

And the hits just keep on comin'...

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Tom Brite

15 years ago

Im still not where i would like to be however i do make a decent living online.

However where i would want to be is actually not having to do 'work' as such and make decent money online by setting something up now and leaving or just tweaking it afterwards to provide me with a steady reliable income.

Right now i am working towards that and reaching the $100 a day while i sleep kinda mark but still am doing my other things which bring me in anything from $1000 to $10,000 a month.

I think most of you will agree that not spending it is the hardest especially if its more of an investment than anything else.

Tom Brite

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RecurringRevenue

15 years ago

Having a great 2009. It is really a perfect time if you are just getting started. The economy is picking back up and I'm seeing more positivity.

Haven't had a "full-time" job in over 6 years.

Mark Robbins

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HDRider

15 years ago

Well after I thought about it for a while, I guess I qualify

Full time for over 2 years, Zero debt, money in the bank, free to travel and still work if I want

But... Can always do more, make more, create more products and it never ends. Is anyone ever satisfied when there is so much more out there?

Funny how you adjust to your income, what used to be a lot now is just ok. But would not trade if for anything..

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rimam1

15 years ago

Just getting started. Thanks for sharing your stories. I did the 30 Day Challenge with Ed Dale and got my feet wet. I now know 20 times about SEO and internet marketing than I did one month ago.

It's just like anything I guess... a lot of hard work, a lot of patience, and the determination to succeed.

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ShayB

15 years ago

While I am sure my income won't compare to some others here, I have been able to double our previous income (Hubby has a "real" job

) and we are looking at having him retire (i.e. - quit his job and work at home with me) this year.

All debt is paid off except for the house, which will be paid off before Hubby retires.

For us, that is success.

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Steven Wagenheim

15 years ago

Originally Posted by ShayRockhold

While I am sure my income won't compare to some others here, I have been able to double our previous income (Hubby has a "real" job

) and we are looking at having him retire (i.e. - quit his job and work at home with me) this year.

All debt is paid off except for the house, which will be paid off before Hubby retires.

For us, that is success.

Shay. to me, you are one of the real success stories of this forum so don't
sell yourself short. I remember when you first came here and you have
come a long way.

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Shay. to me, you are one of the real success stories of this forum so don't
sell yourself short. I remember when you first came here and you have
come a long way.

<<<<<This is me blushing.

Thanks, Steven. I really appreciate that.

I love this forum. It has completely changed my life, and it is changing the lives of my family.

I helped my daughter work on her blog today. She is so excited.

My son is also so excited. He is working on his blog, as well.

I cannot believe how different my life is in only 10 months. (Has it only been 10 months????

)

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Neil S

15 years ago

For all you newbies out there, I have been doing this for almost a year now. Came to the Warrior Forum with absolutely no technical expertise or knowledge of internet marketing. Just a desire to succeed. And now I am doing better than I would have had I taken that cushy business job out of college

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Bust your butt and I promise you will succeed. It can be frustrating at first (I still am!) but you will look back and realize that is the best part. That is how you learn. Good luck!

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GuruGazette

15 years ago

12 years strong here

Lights are on, food's in the fridge... still have my ups and downs but all in all it's good

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DavidTheMavin

15 years ago

I think it's funny that so many people equate being an IM with:
not having a day job
not having an ordinary job
not having a "full time job"

lol

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Kevin Riley 15 years ago

I'm doing very well. We've been able to trade up to a much roomier cardboard box and only eat from the dumpsters half our meals.

But seriously - since it's Andy asking and there are so many who could use a little motivation this year. Product Creation Labs is doing very well, recession or no recession, and 100% of income is coming from the Internet. All through sales of info products.

Note however that it's because I seriously built a business. No faffing about, trying a little bit of this and a little bit of that. If you treat IM like a hobby or a lottery, you won't get to this kind of income.

Andy, as for giving to charity, a percentage of my monthly sales always go to Dr Mani's Children Heart Foundation. By coincidence, I just introduced the power of what I call Success Karma in today's installment of Success Manifesto 2011.
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Michael Mayo 15 years ago

Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin

I think it's funny that so many people equate being an IM with:
not having a day job
not having an ordinary job
not having a "full time job"

lol

What the heck did that mean???

Any way, I do fine and I also have a day job that I actually like.
I work as an Electronics Engineer and am the Plant Manager/Senior
Design Engineer for and Automotive company.

I do worry about my day job with the way the economy is as we have laid
of many people in the past few months. Although, if the company
was to go under, I would just turn up the volume and save money on
laundry by sitting at home in my underwear! ......:p...

I choose to do IM because it challenged me. Also I like waking up to the
sounds of Ca-Ching when a sale hits my in box...lol Music to my ears!

Have a Great Day!
Michael

PS. Riley, I caught two of your stray hamsters trying to get into my
product vault. What do you want me to do with them???

Ship them back and not put any holes in the box?
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- DavidTheMavin 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Michael Mayo
  
  What the heck did that mean???
  
  It means that people think that IM isn't a day job, full time job, or conventional job, which is false.
  
  Being an IM doesn't equal being self-employed
  
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  matthewd 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin
  
  Being an IM doesn't equal being self-employed
  
  How does it not?
  
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  DavidTheMavin 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by matthewd
  
  How does it not?
  
  What does IM stand for?
  
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  Jeremy Kelsall 15 years ago
  
  Well....
  
  Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin
  
  What does IM stand for?
  
  That really depends on the person...
  
  I bet I'm not the only one that does what they want where work is concerned when the want. 3 months ago, my partner and I both took a whole month off. In 6 weeks, I'll be taking another month off...
  
  It's very rare that I drag my ass out of bed before 11AM and all but about 3 hours of the day I spend plaing with my 3 year old in the yard and fishing with my older boys when they get home from school.
  
  If that is a full time job, I wish I would have started working from the womb.
  
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  Michael Mayo 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin
  
  What does IM stand for?
  
  Um, Internet Mentor?
  
  Internet Marketer?
  Internet Millionaire?
  Internet Marketing?
  IM Done?
  
  Too each his/her own. Some think outside the box and others read the
  box labels. You think it's funny that others relate it as you said...cool!
  
  You and I have the fundamental right to make choices. With that said,
  I guess we can both agree that it is a good thing that we do!
  
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Tim_Carter

15 years ago

Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin

I think it's funny that so many people equate being an IM with:
not having a day job
not having an ordinary job
not having a "full time job"

lol

You must be really thick.

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DavidTheMavin

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Tim_Carter

You must be really thick.

Either that or I've been doing this long enough to know that a quick buck is just that.

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matthewd

15 years ago

Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin

Either that or I've been doing this long enough to know that a quick buck is just that.

I really don't understand where you are going,
but am trying to figure it out...

You didn't answer my question when I asked how
being an Internet Marketer isn't being self employed.

I definitely consider myself to be self employed.

I don't have a boss.

I do what I want, when I want.

So, how am I not self employed?

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DavidTheMavin

15 years ago

Originally Posted by matthewd

I really don't understand where you are going,
but am trying to figure it out...

You didn't answer my question when I asked how
being an Internet Marketer isn't being self employed.

I definitely consider myself to be self employed.

I don't have a boss.

I do what I want, when I want.

So, how am I not self employed?

Sorry, it's been a long day.

I just assumed there were more people working for Marketing Agencies, in Marketing departments and as their business IM posting here I guess, I mean this is the "#1 Internet Marketing forum".

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mmurtha 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Tim_Carter

You must be really thick.

Lol Tim! I was thinking the same, but I'm glad you posted it.

As far as Andy's question goes, I'm successful all the way around. I have a full time vocation, and still manage to make enough income doing IM for me to be self emplyed full time. Plus I have everything I need or could ever want except for one thing - and the one thing is not negociable or cannot be bought, given, etc ... But beings how I am living on borrowed time so to speak, I concider myself blessed and successful anyway. Can't beat that!

For those who are new and possibly struggling to make a living online, don't worry, it'll come. If I can do it, almost anyone can as long as they have a plan, stay focused, and have the drive to. Just because it may get a little tough, doesn't mean your goals aren't obtainable!

To me, anything is possible! Many of us here are living proof of that!
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- jasondinner 15 years ago
  
  I'm holding my own
  
  There's plenty of money out there.
  
  Don't believe everything you see on TV or hear on the radio.
  
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SolomonHuey

15 years ago

I wouldn't label myself as "successful" but I fit under this category and definitely make more than a few hundred a month online.

Great idea by the way

Solomon Huey

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matthewd

15 years ago

There are many here that make much more than
me but I am bringing in six figures/year while in college,
so I feel pretty successful.

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Tim_Carter

15 years ago

I've been full time since 2005. Well actually I am now semi retired.

Make a nice income. Could be higher if I wasn't semi retired.

I like my freedom too much to work full time

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sbucciarel

Banned 15 years ago

Haven't worked for someone else for 9 years and love it. Make good money online, but not by promoting other people's products now ... mostly my own products and services. Started out promoting as an affiliate though and had some pretty wild successes.

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LMC

15 years ago

I piss on hundred dollar bills

Ha just kidding, I need those to blow my nose.

I had a Great 2008... and so far, looking to love 2009

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jasondinner 15 years ago

Originally Posted by LMC

I piss on hundred dollar bills

Ha just kidding, I need those to blow my nose.

I had a Great 2008... and so far, looking to love 2009

Spoken like a true NYer from Brooklyn
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MicahF7

15 years ago

Simple answer... Yep, I am!

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