What Made You Start?

ZachJones · 07-20-2009, 03:35 AM

Hey guys,

im just curious.. what is the driving factor that got you started with IM? Ive always found it difficult to put my research into practice until i finally got the kick up the ass i needed. My realization was that i spend the majority of my time online anyways and that i was wasting my time if i wasnt putting my effort towards making money. So now ive started taking the first steps towards realizing my dream of working from my couch. What got you started and what keeps you going every day?

Zach

robinincarolina · 07-20-2009, 04:42 AM

I hated my boss, got laid off and my back was against the wall. That was 2 months ago and I have not stopped since. I am making a living, not rich (yet), but my bills are paid.

Tracey_Meagher · 07-20-2009, 06:01 AM

Seeing what people were capable of in terms of making money online excited me. That excitment alone drove me to want to do the same. I'm still in awe of people who have got there. And the absolute belief and certainty that I am going to get there too keeps me at it everyday!

David Raybould · 07-20-2009, 06:26 AM

Just the sheer blue-sky possibility...

I hated my day job with a passion.

As soon as I discovered the IM world I knew
I could make a killer living there, so I quit my
job, and just did it.

Never looked back.

Yes, I quit my job before I was making money
online, but I was that sure I could do it, I just
took a leap of faith.

I'm happy to say it paid off

Good times.

Anyone else? I'd love to hear some other stories
of IM paying off for people.

-David Raybould

Liam Hamer · 07-20-2009, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZachJones

. My realization was that i spend the majority of my time online anyways and that i was wasting my time if i wasnt putting my effort towards making money.

Exactly the same for me

I started out by promoting freebies(gadgets/consoles) where you refer people to complete offers and such, and when I was promoting the site I created for that I would constantly come across programs and people that were successful in IM. I decided I felt I had what it takes to throw my hat into the ring and I've never looked back.

Jeff Schuman · 07-20-2009, 07:16 AM

All the stuff going on in the economy today started for me and the company I was working for back in 2002. Company being sold, layoffs, pay cuts etc. I did a Google search for the phrase "make money online" ended up here at the Warrior Forum and began looking into Internet marketing.

It took me 4 years of working part time to become full time online. It was well worth the effort!

$Layla$ · 07-20-2009, 01:51 PM

Besides the idea that I just know there is money to be made SOMEDAY, all the success stories and people I see in the IM business on a daily basis tells me there has to be something to it. So here I am absorbing all I can and hoping someday to be like you all.

clubvikram · 07-21-2009, 12:42 AM

If you love internet and would like nothing better than spending hours and hours on it then it is very logical to convert this hobby into a money making proposition.It gives you all the freedom ,sitting at your home turf and working at hours most suited to you.No boss constantly on your throats.There are lots of advantages of IM.

edz007 · 07-21-2009, 08:18 AM

First, you need to be clear on what you really want. Then, you need to plan on how to go there.
Like the old saying, "If you fail to plan, You plan to fail"
Thus, you need to come up with a clear, concrete plan.
Decide on what things you want to do (Affiliate marketing, PPC, Product Creation, etc), What is the outcome you want to achieve, and when you are going to achieve it.

Then, compile the to-do list that you need to get there. After that, do a monthly planning, weekly, and daily planning. And finally, start doing it!
You may need to force yourself to do what you have decided to do in the beginning, and as the momentum goes, everything will be easier.

Hope it help. (:

Pokerlover · 07-21-2009, 09:17 AM

I guess the mere idea that my parents are having a hard time paying bills and even paying our tuition fees made me think that I should do something to help.. When I discovered how to earn through IM, I never hesitated to try out.. However, I also did some readings so that my efforts would not be of waste..

babushka99 · 07-21-2009, 06:09 PM

Migration to a different country. Lifestyle was high/carefree before immigration. Now, need a little extra $$$ to live the same way.

Kenster · 07-23-2009, 10:26 PM

What got me started was an introduction I had with somebody in the industry. Their success story inspired me to learn about the industry.

What keeps me going is realizing that every day I am setting myself up to have a more and more flexible future (ie, when I eventually have a family, I will be able to spend more time with them then I would with a 9-5)

It really is a great career

dsanchez · 07-24-2009, 08:30 AM

Someone called me about an Internet business and that's how I was introduced to the Internet. I soon realized it was possible to make money right at home with my computer and it has evolved into a passion of mine!

Dagmar

Ciara Mac Mahon · 07-24-2009, 06:18 PM

Having a year-from-hell last year! Sometimes I think it takes a hefty shove out of your comfort zone to make you think about what you're doing & what you could be doing! ... Why IM? I love the potential, I love that there's so many different ways to work, so much to learn & the possibility of being able to work from wherever I can lug my laptop too is a big one for me also.

mrsuccessful · 07-26-2009, 11:15 AM

I was 16 years old, there was another kid at my high school driving around in a brand new Camaro (we're talking 1999 by the way). I soon found out he operated and marketed a few websites on the Internet and was making a full time income in high school.

It was shortly after that time I started my first website and carried on from there. Time flies when your having fun

StevieHawk · 07-27-2009, 11:28 AM

Had a ****ty job and got fed up taking orders and not being paid on time. I love my freedom and the idea of being able to work anywhere in the world was very appealing.

07-20-2009, 03:35 AM	#1
ZachJones Couch Worker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft Myers, Fl Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What Made You Start? Hey guys, im just curious.. what is the driving factor that got you started with IM? Ive always found it difficult to put my research into practice until i finally got the kick up the ass i needed. My realization was that i spend the majority of my time online anyways and that i was wasting my time if i wasnt putting my effort towards making money. So now ive started taking the first steps towards realizing my dream of working from my couch. What got you started and what keeps you going every day? Zach
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07-20-2009, 04:42 AM	#2
robinincarolina HyperActive Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Social Networking	Re: What Made You Start? I hated my boss, got laid off and my back was against the wall. That was 2 months ago and I have not stopped since. I am making a living, not rich (yet), but my bills are paid.
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07-20-2009, 06:01 AM	#3
Tracey_Meagher The Template Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 250 Thanks: 24 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? Seeing what people were capable of in terms of making money online excited me. That excitment alone drove me to want to do the same. I'm still in awe of people who have got there. And the absolute belief and certainty that I am going to get there too keeps me at it everyday!

07-20-2009, 06:26 AM	#4
David Raybould Top Gun Copywriter War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Old London Town, United Kingdom. Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 16 Thanked 235 Times in 98 Posts Social Networking	Re: What Made You Start? Just the sheer blue-sky possibility... I hated my day job with a passion. As soon as I discovered the IM world I knew I could make a killer living there, so I quit my job, and just did it. Never looked back. Yes, I quit my job before I was making money online, but I was that sure I could do it, I just took a leap of faith. I'm happy to say it paid off Good times. Anyone else? I'd love to hear some other stories of IM paying off for people. -David Raybould
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07-20-2009, 07:16 AM	#6
Jeff Schuman Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Imperial, Ne. , USA. Posts: 2,690 Thanks: 5 Thanked 47 Times in 26 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What Made You Start? All the stuff going on in the economy today started for me and the company I was working for back in 2002. Company being sold, layoffs, pay cuts etc. I did a Google search for the phrase "make money online" ended up here at the Warrior Forum and began looking into Internet marketing. It took me 4 years of working part time to become full time online. It was well worth the effort!
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07-20-2009, 01:51 PM	#7
$Layla$ Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 57 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? Besides the idea that I just know there is money to be made SOMEDAY, all the success stories and people I see in the IM business on a daily basis tells me there has to be something to it. So here I am absorbing all I can and hoping someday to be like you all.

07-21-2009, 12:42 AM	#8
clubvikram HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 250 Thanks: 12 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? If you love internet and would like nothing better than spending hours and hours on it then it is very logical to convert this hobby into a money making proposition.It gives you all the freedom ,sitting at your home turf and working at hours most suited to you.No boss constantly on your throats.There are lots of advantages of IM.
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07-21-2009, 08:18 AM	#9
edz007 Warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? First, you need to be clear on what you really want. Then, you need to plan on how to go there. Like the old saying, "If you fail to plan, You plan to fail" Thus, you need to come up with a clear, concrete plan. Decide on what things you want to do (Affiliate marketing, PPC, Product Creation, etc), What is the outcome you want to achieve, and when you are going to achieve it. Then, compile the to-do list that you need to get there. After that, do a monthly planning, weekly, and daily planning. And finally, start doing it! You may need to force yourself to do what you have decided to do in the beginning, and as the momentum goes, everything will be easier. Hope it help. (:

07-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#10
Pokerlover Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? I guess the mere idea that my parents are having a hard time paying bills and even paying our tuition fees made me think that I should do something to help.. When I discovered how to earn through IM, I never hesitated to try out.. However, I also did some readings so that my efforts would not be of waste..
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07-21-2009, 06:09 PM	#11
babushka99 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 101 Thanks: 25 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What Made You Start? Migration to a different country. Lifestyle was high/carefree before immigration. Now, need a little extra $$$ to live the same way.

07-23-2009, 10:26 PM	#12
Kenster Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United States...NJ Posts: 543 Thanks: 20 Thanked 62 Times in 54 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? What got me started was an introduction I had with somebody in the industry. Their success story inspired me to learn about the industry. What keeps me going is realizing that every day I am setting myself up to have a more and more flexible future (ie, when I eventually have a family, I will be able to spend more time with them then I would with a 9-5) It really is a great career

07-24-2009, 08:30 AM	#13
dsanchez HyperActive Warrior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia, U.S. Posts: 197 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking	Re: What Made You Start? Someone called me about an Internet business and that's how I was introduced to the Internet. I soon realized it was possible to make money right at home with my computer and it has evolved into a passion of mine! Dagmar

07-24-2009, 06:18 PM	#14
Ciara Mac Mahon Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 31 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? Having a year-from-hell last year! Sometimes I think it takes a hefty shove out of your comfort zone to make you think about what you're doing & what you could be doing! ... Why IM? I love the potential, I love that there's so many different ways to work, so much to learn & the possibility of being able to work from wherever I can lug my laptop too is a big one for me also.

07-26-2009, 11:15 AM	#15
mrsuccessful Warrior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Made You Start? I was 16 years old, there was another kid at my high school driving around in a brand new Camaro (we're talking 1999 by the way). I soon found out he operated and marketed a few websites on the Internet and was making a full time income in high school. It was shortly after that time I started my first website and carried on from there. Time flies when your having fun
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07-27-2009, 11:28 AM	#16
StevieHawk Active Warrior Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 63 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Social Networking	Re: What Made You Start? Had a ****ty job and got fed up taking orders and not being paid on time. I love my freedom and the idea of being able to work anywhere in the world was very appealing.
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