Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take?

forous · 10-01-2008, 12:55 PM

A friend of just lost his job and he wants to get into Internet marketing?
What are some of the first steps he needs to take in IM to be successful.

Open for discussion and contribution. His mind set is that this is his only
shot at success.

I suggested
he start with affiliate marketing and should not start buying
products till he has gained enough knowledge from Warrior Forum.

when he start making money join Wealthy Affiliate due to great training
program.

Brad Spencer · 10-01-2008, 01:03 PM

Build a list and make money that way.

You can market constantly to it and people will begin to trust you and buy more often.

Plus...most affiliate marketing takes multiple messages.

Studies have shown that only 5% of people buy the first time they see your product. It usually takes 4-6 impressions before they buy. Having a list and marketing to it that way means you'll reach WAY more potential customers.

As far as immediate cash...I'd suggest freelancing. Write 2 or 3 articles to sell and some to build a list of subscribers. That way you're making money TODAY and building a future income with the list.

Cheers,

Brad Spencer

Kristi Lane · 10-01-2008, 01:22 PM

I'd suggest helping him pick a single business model and follow it to completion. Many people, myself included, allow the WF to be a distraction and try to go in too many directions at once. Kevin Riley, Tim Gorman and Willie Crawford, among others, provide solid info for beginners, IMHO.

10-01-2008, 04:30 PM

I agree. Find a good business model and see it through to completion without distraction. Your first step should be finding a niche to get into. Do some proper market research before spending any money.

Kym Robinson · 10-01-2008, 08:51 PM

There is a great WSO (free) by side server that shows you how to research for new im business.
I agree that you need to pick a road and stay on track through to success!
Kym
I have pm'd you!

vorales · 10-02-2008, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forous

A friend of just lost his job and he wants to get into Internet marketing?
What are some of the first steps he needs to take in IM to be successful.

Open for discussion and contribution. His mind set is that this is his only
shot at success.

I suggested
he start with affiliate marketing and should not start buying
products till he has gained enough knowledge from Warrior Forum.

when he start making money join Wealthy Affiliate due to great training
program.

Hi there,

My advise to your friend, decide on what he want to do. It is good that he want to join IM. IM is the only business that require less investment as far as the money is concern.

Choose the right product for him to start with. That product is the vehicle for him to get what he want. Make a plan. A plan will be his guidance on how he will carry out with his business. He may also need some skill in order for him to implement his plan successfully.

The most important thing that will drive him to his success is his DESIRE to get what he want.

MeTellYou · 10-02-2008, 12:48 AM

as frank kern says... find out what people want - build a product and sell it to them... in other words: BUILD A LIST!

jerry1952 · 10-02-2008, 06:30 AM

Losing one's job is a very scary thing. Suddenly, the security you thought was there has been yanked like a rug from under you, and you're now envisioning the classic "wolf at the door" scenario.

Before you do anything, focus yourself. To react emotionally is a sure fire way to crash and burn. Accept the reality that you are TEMPORARILY unemployed. However, that does NOT mean you no longer have a job. Your job, now, is to find another way to create income.

One of the sobering and also enlightening epiphanies I had, was when I lost my job due to downsizing. The truth is: THE ONLY REAL JOB AND FINANCIAL SECURITY YOU HAVE IS THAT WHICH YOU CREATE. It's a very sobering, but also liberating realization.

A great deal of the working population has an employee mindset, and that's perfectly ok. Hopefully, they will always have a 9-5 steady job. However, in this economy, those prospects are not as good as they once were.

For the entrepreneur minded. this is the PERFECT opportunity to take that step and create their own financial independence.

There are many legitimate online opportunities out there. My best advice is to not rush into the first one that has a pretty website or makes the loudest noise. I'm not saying you should discount that potential opportunity, but instead make sure you do your due diligence, and research the field. Make sure you are comfortable with the company's product, training and support network, and their compensation plan. If everything makes sense to you, then take action.

Best of luck to you and see you at the top!

tommyfocus · 10-02-2008, 09:57 AM

Have your friend google Ed Dale"s 30 DC. It is free and he will learn how to make his first dollar online. In the midst of learning this he will gain the basic skills, needed to be successful online.

VMN · 10-02-2008, 10:19 AM

I would suggest he either join Wealthy Affiliate or take the Thirty Day Challenge.
I participate in both.
These programs compliment each other perfectly.
Victoria

Samsmiles · 10-02-2008, 04:26 PM

Join The Wealthy Affiliate University. Thats what I did. The guys who own it make you a promise- for a small monthly fee they will teach you everything you need to know about making money with Internet Marketing. So far they have kept that promise.

Prosperity

David

Delta423 · 12-01-2008, 01:17 AM

This link has many different ways to make money. Decide on one to start off and he will be on his way. It a great place to learn and make money.

Delta
http://www.money-on-the-go.com

Cherilyn Woodhouse · 12-01-2008, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forous

A friend of just lost his job and he wants to get into Internet marketing?
What are some of the first steps he needs to take in IM to be successful.

Open for discussion and contribution. His mind set is that this is his only
shot at success.

I suggested
he start with affiliate marketing and should not start buying
products till he has gained enough knowledge from Warrior Forum.

when he start making money join Wealthy Affiliate due to great training
program.

His first step should be get another job. Honestly, he isn't going to pay the bills his first month. Or second. Or probably even third. And if he does, he's a business miracle.

If he really, desperately wants to make money online from home without having to get another job, tell him to freelance. Article writing, programming, website design, etc. That way he can pay the bills while learning what to do from his clients, and develop his own products and/or affiliate campaigns in his spare time.

Pay the bills first, or your friend is setting himself up for a desperate situation for him and his family.

- Cherilyn

wooosta · 12-01-2008, 02:10 AM

hi

i say definatly start affiliate marketing its the way forward.

but also you need a way to partially fund the project that your about to undertake so i suggest a part time job most definatelly.

-carl

dsanchez · 12-01-2008, 10:21 AM

I also agree affiliate marketing is the first step. Try free online tutorials to learn the basics and starting building a list.

Dagmar

Li Weng · 12-01-2008, 07:58 PM

1. believe in yourself
2. learn how to get traffic
3. learn how to build a list
4. learn about website conversion

lindajess · 12-02-2008, 12:44 AM

Personally, I would look into some of the things other people have done on here. Look into the classified ads they do here in the Warrior. Some of them have fantastic ideas about how to get yourself set up as an IM.

That's what I did when I first started...

JOhnny Depth · 12-02-2008, 02:07 AM

I suggest to join a webmaster forum like this one and from then on try to absorb all the knowledge that would be pass unto him. He must continue on studying to make money form affiliate marketing.

KelvinLee · 12-08-2008, 07:28 PM

This works for me so far

1.) Identify a niche you are passionate in
2.) Set up your business plan (A simple plan will do)
3.) Set up your marketing plan (A simple plan like your budget for marketing and the type of marketing methods to use)
4.) Be Patient (This is the key to success!)

All the best!

Michelle Green · 12-08-2008, 10:34 PM

Warn him not to put too much on his plate. He will constantly be bombarded with "the next big thing", and he may just be desperate enough to try them all. Make sure he picks one and focuses only on that one thing whether it be mlm, affiliate marketing, Adsense, his own product. It's important for people, especially newbies, to stay focused on one venture at a time.

Canei Group · 12-18-2008, 12:19 PM

Stay plugged in to people who are successful, like on this forum. Become very coachable and don't try to reinvent the wheel. The fastest way to success is to find someone who has already done it and duplicate what they've done.

Lavender · 12-18-2008, 01:16 PM

Ask your friend first if he has the drive to succeed in Internet Marketing. Make sure that he's not saying it out of desperation but more out of genuine interest.

Vincelog · 01-14-2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forous

A friend of just lost his job and he wants to get into Internet marketing?
What are some of the first steps he needs to take in IM to be successful.

Open for discussion and contribution. His mind set is that this is his only
shot at success.

I suggested
he start with affiliate marketing and should not start buying
products till he has gained enough knowledge from Warrior Forum.

when he start making money join Wealthy Affiliate due to great training
program.

I suggest that he will find a mentor first to remove the steep learning curve. This will definitely accelerate his growth in IM.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

he_august · 01-14-2009, 04:26 AM

I wish i read this post 2 years ago... when i depressed cause i just lost my job because the company bankrupt :< But it's nice post tough.. and i really know how it feel to loose a job :> Anyway... keep the spirit up !!

yellowtaxi · 01-14-2009, 07:20 AM

My suggestion would be if he had lost the job then he should find a new job, IM will not give him money from the starting month if he is new in this field, the best bet would be to find a new job and invest some part time in IM efforts.

Just my 2 cents.

AdamLCasey · 01-14-2009, 09:22 AM

Agree totally with Tommy Focus.
Check out the 30dc it's where I started and it's got me completely hooked. Tell him to get a part time job and spend the rest of his time in here and doing 30dc he's be on the ball in no time

moneymaker8 · 01-14-2009, 12:02 PM

I lost my job over a year ago, and got so sick of corporate BS interviews that I decided on IM. Plus, IM will only help my wife's Ibusiness, as well.
From Corp VP to IM, and I am happy about it.
David

JustDean · 01-14-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mari_Quint

If you friend has saved enough money to last him for 3-6 months, then I suggest go full throttle on IM. Otherwise, he has to find another job for the meantime as he start to build his online business.

I agree with Mari,
Doing IM as a back against the wall last resort is a struggle, I think its easier to learn the ropes first before you quite you day job as it were. That's not to say it can't be done, there are thousands of folks doing it

bfennell1 · 01-14-2009, 07:10 PM

I got downgraded to a lower paying job and am selling my blood to get buy. I am trying to implement offline strategies like in the cash cow thread...i really wanna keep my blood this month!

VMN · 01-14-2009, 08:28 PM

I would do a lot of research.
Internet Marketing forums are great resources where one may find out what programs are legitimate and which are not.

I was so sad today.
A very kind man joined Wealthy Affiliate University through me, who had just been taken for some serious money.
I am helping him with all of this.
His story really breaks my heart.
There is so much abundance on this Earth. There is no need to take advantage of others.

Know what I mean? I love this part of the Warrior Forum. Everyone is so wonderful.

Cheers, Victoria

Christie Love · 01-15-2009, 01:34 AM

If he has any type of skills in writing then I would definitely suggest that he learn to write sales copy first to get quick income coming in. From there, he should delve deeper into things such as affiliate marketing and such. But, that's a learning curve and takes money to see instant results. Unless, of course, you'd be willing to guide him along the way.

MaryK · 01-15-2009, 06:38 AM

Find your passion! Follow it through. Do a lot of research, especially in keywords. Get a domain name, hosting service. If your friend can write then after setting up his site, write articles, press releases and submit to top directories.

perfecthomebuz · 01-15-2009, 06:57 AM

A person who has just lost his job should not go straight to internet business. That can't give him money immediately. Even if he will do internet business, he still need a part time job.

I therefore suggest a part time job and internet business on part time basis also. By the time he establish himself on the net, he can then resign his job.

I wish your friend the best.

Taiwo
perfecthomebuz.blogspot.com

honestbizpro · 01-17-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perfecthomebuz

A person who has just lost his job should not go straight to internet business. That can't give him money immediately. Even if he will do internet business, he still need a part time job.

I therefore suggest a part time job and internet business on part time basis also. By the time he establish himself on the net, he can then resign his job.

I wish your friend the best.

Taiwo
perfecthomebuz.blogspot.com

Hi perfecthomebuz...I guess it depends on your reality. That is not my reality.

If I was at a part time jo..... part time jjjjjjj..........hard to say that word....job.

I would be looking at the clock and realizing hundreds of ways I could be getting paid off the efforts I did once, over and over. Heard of Paypal? Heard Of a WSO? Heard of Virtural Assistant? Heard of ebay?

I remember when I read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad I realized that trading hours for pay will never get you where you really want to be..nor working hard towards retirement. Its for suckers. (I do not even have enough room here to list companies with lay offs recently) I have to be blunt...don't mean to step on any toes but in my reality it's true.

Leverage what you do...leverage your time, get paid on a re-curring system, help other people make money and you will make money. Sell your neighbors stuff on ebay for them...just think creatively.

punching a clock is not always the answer.

jg1969 · 01-20-2009, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forous

A friend of just lost his job and he wants to get into Internet marketing?
What are some of the first steps he needs to take in IM to be successful.

Open for discussion and contribution. His mind set is that this is his only
shot at success.

I suggested
he start with affiliate marketing and should not start buying
products till he has gained enough knowledge from Warrior Forum.

when he start making money join Wealthy Affiliate due to great training
program.

Hey Forous

Affiliate marketing is big business and so there for you need to be in with the right crowd so i`ll say no more other than check this out.

theinnercirclenow dot com

Jay

Corena · 01-23-2009, 03:09 PM

If you need money because you lost a job.. freelance as a virtual assistant. You can learn from the inside how someone else makes enough money to afford an assistant

cyowell · 01-29-2009, 11:47 AM

I know about this, because I got canned on Nov 17 of 2008!
The Universe's way of telling me it was time to move from hobbyist to business owner.

Affiliate marketing would be the easiest to get started with and see income without much start-up cost. Many free resources on line.

I did it backwards and created a product first before getting into affiliate marketing. Get the income flowing and then focus on what you really want to be involved with. Use the established income stream to fund the "passion" projects.

'nough said,

Cara

MelodyInFlorida · 01-29-2009, 10:29 PM

I am newbie! I am newbie! I am confused and excited and starting with Nicheblogger.com yeah!

NB190 · 01-29-2009, 11:01 PM

I would say select a business first. IM is more about services than products for somebody starting afresh...and unsafe for desperate...What say people?

stillstranger · 01-30-2009, 01:51 PM

Your first step must be to get ready for worst, sorry but it’s truth.

Let me tell you my story.

I spent months and months on studying, days in and days out of nothing else but studying… Modules… (needed), mindset…(full set, more then enough), part-time job… (would be nice, but no chance), crowded niche…(I personally fit two of them). And when you feel like you are ready to start up and running, when your mind is like “idea-generation” machine… one day you realise, every thing what you do goes wrong!

Last four days I’ve been searching for the answer on question “What is wrong?” Day #5 is almost over and I’m still there!

Are you ready for this?

Mrslalas7 · 01-30-2009, 02:22 PM

Hello, I was wondering if just doing affiliate marketing by doing traffic exchanges and safelists successful? Anyone had any success with this or what other suggestions you have? I am kinda poor when it comes to blogging and I am good with social networking.

wilkyu · 02-03-2009, 12:18 AM

job security = boooo
i was canned a while back and i'm slowly learning IM and part of a business that is generating around $100 a month for now.
IM has a huge learning curve for me :S

SirLucius · 02-03-2009, 01:06 AM

My advice is to stay away from the eBooks and any other program promising riches or even riches with hard work. He really is going to have to learn how to do keyword research, SEO, look up offers on affiliate networks (Commission Junction, Hydra, Ads4Dough) and THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX on how to promote them. The most important step is just to get started, tell your friend to Google the term, "2008 Treasure Trove thread" and start reading. If he wants to dabble in PPC take Jerry West's CPA Mindcrime (Free) or PPC Classsroom 2.0. Those courses will help him avoid the long learning curve and losing money. He'll probably still lose money in the beginning at CPA, but not as much.

The stuff in EVERY ebook is outdated or very basic, and probably won't work for him. He should not get into IM out of a position of desperation, that is how you get taken advantage of and who the guru's prey on. The most important thing is to dive in and take action, action, action. When you get stuck come to the forums to ask for help. He shouldn't be just be searching the forums for ideas like someone is really going to reveal how they make millions for a mere $97 or even $1997. You just gotta be creative and test, experiment, etc. Don't expect to be spoonfed anything.

P.S. The only tools you need are google external keyword tool, a keyword editor (revenuewire keyword manager), and his brain. Trust me! Don't waste any money until you understand the basics and can make money with just those tools.

P.P.S. Maybe quantcast.com, alexa.com, and MSN AdCenter Labs Tools as well.

bijan814 · 02-03-2009, 02:20 AM

Tell your friend that making money onlineit's also not easy, it takes a lot of work, especially in today's economic.

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naruq · 02-03-2009, 09:21 AM

My first suggestion to your friend would be to develop a success consciousness mindset.

Successpass · 02-03-2009, 09:40 AM

My advice would be to make sure that you focus on one program or service and stick with one free or paid marketing strategy in the beginning until you make a profit.

Free marketing strategies like videos and articles and posting in forums can get you a lot of traffic but it can take longer than paid marketing to produce results.

I would say that the only way that you're going to get quick results 1-3 months is by spending some money with a mentor who knows a lot about the strategy that they're using.

For instance I'm about to join I Buzz Pro and I'm joining someone who puts videos up every single week and day for a month! on youtube-at least one promoting I Buzz Pro and they have been doing that for MONTHS! That shows they are consistent and that they are available so I am joining them because I know they are making enough money to do this full time so therefore they know how to produce results and I can trust them to be consistent so I can relax and know they will be there for me. That is the MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE PUZZLE join someone who is making money but who is also visible, how many videos do they put up a week? 1 ok none they may have other commitments 1 a month passable, this of course is only applicable to people who use video marketing a lot but you get my point.

They may use other forms of marketing and most people do but if you can see them actively doing something every single day that obviously takes more than five minutes and it looks like they're doing it you know they'll be there for you because you can often tell when someone in indias doing it! Then you know you're onto a winner;-)

But In the meantime do some freelance work on Elance.com work out what you can do and offer your services there.

But the most important thing is to FOCUS! One product One marketing strategy if it's free marketing stick to forums articles and videos and if I was to go for paid marketing I would probably start with email marketing and call people back when they opened my emails and visited my site you can call him 6315921945 Vincent Minglis he'll tell you more about it if you like. Great starting point for someone who hasn't got that much money to market but if you can access money 2-5k get a genius to help you invest it effectively free marketing takes longer, it works but it takes longer to produce results, I'm glad for it because it gets me sales but paid is A LOT quicker in the beginning.

Interview people you join, make sure they come up in the searches in google, and do your research on them before you join.

You will go far if you persevere and believe in yourself.

Good Luck

mhobbs25 · 02-09-2009, 01:42 PM

There is so many different option to go with in Internet Marketing. If you want to start out right from the get go. Then you need to get an Aweber account (or different autoresponder) Build a capture page and give away something for free that has to do with your Niche. Then learn all the different ways to generate traffic to that capture page and start building that list.

Then in the autorsponders provide value to them, offer simple affiliate products that will help them in what ever niche they are in. (ex. if you have a list of soccer lovers, offer an affiliate program that gives different soccer lessons or products from click bank). That's a great way to start.

I didn't build a list for the first 4 months online and Made Negative money. As soon as I started building a list I was able to quit my job and do internet marketing full time. Don't skip this crucial step.

Have a great day!

s.miller · 02-09-2009, 06:58 PM

a lot of advices and motivations here...

maybe can get start with freelancing and offer services like SEO srvs or web design...

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Brad Spencer Senior Trusted Advisor War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 2,125 Thanks: 912 Thanked 551 Times in 289 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Build a list and make money that way. You can market constantly to it and people will begin to trust you and buy more often. Plus...most affiliate marketing takes multiple messages. Studies have shown that only 5% of people buy the first time they see your product. It usually takes 4-6 impressions before they buy. Having a list and marketing to it that way means you'll reach WAY more potential customers. As far as immediate cash...I'd suggest freelancing. Write 2 or 3 articles to sell and some to build a list of subscribers. That way you're making money TODAY and building a future income with the list. Cheers, Brad Spencer
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Kristi Lane a quiet warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 251 Thanks: 64 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I'd suggest helping him pick a single business model and follow it to completion. Many people, myself included, allow the WF to be a distraction and try to go in too many directions at once. Kevin Riley, Tim Gorman and Willie Crawford, among others, provide solid info for beginners, IMHO.
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MarkHBE Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I agree. Find a good business model and see it through to completion without distraction. Your first step should be finding a niche to get into. Do some proper market research before spending any money.
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jerry1952 Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Losing one's job is a very scary thing. Suddenly, the security you thought was there has been yanked like a rug from under you, and you're now envisioning the classic "wolf at the door" scenario. Before you do anything, focus yourself. To react emotionally is a sure fire way to crash and burn. Accept the reality that you are TEMPORARILY unemployed. However, that does NOT mean you no longer have a job. Your job, now, is to find another way to create income. One of the sobering and also enlightening epiphanies I had, was when I lost my job due to downsizing. The truth is: THE ONLY REAL JOB AND FINANCIAL SECURITY YOU HAVE IS THAT WHICH YOU CREATE. It's a very sobering, but also liberating realization. A great deal of the working population has an employee mindset, and that's perfectly ok. Hopefully, they will always have a 9-5 steady job. However, in this economy, those prospects are not as good as they once were. For the entrepreneur minded. this is the PERFECT opportunity to take that step and create their own financial independence. There are many legitimate online opportunities out there. My best advice is to not rush into the first one that has a pretty website or makes the loudest noise. I'm not saying you should discount that potential opportunity, but instead make sure you do your due diligence, and research the field. Make sure you are comfortable with the company's product, training and support network, and their compensation plan. If everything makes sense to you, then take action. Best of luck to you and see you at the top!
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10-02-2008, 09:57 AM	#9
tommyfocus Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 72 Thanks: 64 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Have your friend google Ed Dale"s 30 DC. It is free and he will learn how to make his first dollar online. In the midst of learning this he will gain the basic skills, needed to be successful online.

10-02-2008, 10:19 AM	#10
VMN VictoriaNTC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rocky Mountains USA. Posts: 162 Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I would suggest he either join Wealthy Affiliate or take the Thirty Day Challenge. I participate in both. These programs compliment each other perfectly. Victoria
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10-02-2008, 04:26 PM	#11
Samsmiles HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 153 Thanks: 119 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Join The Wealthy Affiliate University. Thats what I did. The guys who own it make you a promise- for a small monthly fee they will teach you everything you need to know about making money with Internet Marketing. So far they have kept that promise. Prosperity David
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12-01-2008, 01:17 AM	#12
Delta423 Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? This link has many different ways to make money. Decide on one to start off and he will be on his way. It a great place to learn and make money. Delta http://www.money-on-the-go.com

12-01-2008, 02:10 AM	#14
wooosta Warrior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 5 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? hi i say definatly start affiliate marketing its the way forward. but also you need a way to partially fund the project that your about to undertake so i suggest a part time job most definatelly. -carl
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12-01-2008, 10:21 AM	#15
dsanchez HyperActive Warrior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia, U.S. Posts: 197 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I also agree affiliate marketing is the first step. Try free online tutorials to learn the basics and starting building a list. Dagmar

12-01-2008, 07:58 PM	#16
Li Weng Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 588 Thanks: 19 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? 1. believe in yourself 2. learn how to get traffic 3. learn how to build a list 4. learn about website conversion
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12-02-2008, 12:44 AM	#17
lindajess Linda Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Personally, I would look into some of the things other people have done on here. Look into the classified ads they do here in the Warrior. Some of them have fantastic ideas about how to get yourself set up as an IM. That's what I did when I first started...

12-02-2008, 02:07 AM	#18
JOhnny Depth HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 165 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I suggest to join a webmaster forum like this one and from then on try to absorb all the knowledge that would be pass unto him. He must continue on studying to make money form affiliate marketing.
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12-08-2008, 07:28 PM	#19
KelvinLee Active Warrior Join Date: May 2008 Location: , , Singapore. Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? This works for me so far 1.) Identify a niche you are passionate in 2.) Set up your business plan (A simple plan will do) 3.) Set up your marketing plan (A simple plan like your budget for marketing and the type of marketing methods to use) 4.) Be Patient (This is the key to success!) All the best!
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12-08-2008, 10:34 PM	#20
Michelle Green Michelle Green War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 97 Thanks: 9 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Warn him not to put too much on his plate. He will constantly be bombarded with "the next big thing", and he may just be desperate enough to try them all. Make sure he picks one and focuses only on that one thing whether it be mlm, affiliate marketing, Adsense, his own product. It's important for people, especially newbies, to stay focused on one venture at a time.
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12-18-2008, 12:19 PM	#21
Canei Group Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Stay plugged in to people who are successful, like on this forum. Become very coachable and don't try to reinvent the wheel. The fastest way to success is to find someone who has already done it and duplicate what they've done.
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12-18-2008, 01:16 PM	#22
Lavender Warrior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Ask your friend first if he has the drive to succeed in Internet Marketing. Make sure that he's not saying it out of desperation but more out of genuine interest.

01-14-2009, 04:26 AM	#24
he_august HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 191 Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 11 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I wish i read this post 2 years ago... when i depressed cause i just lost my job because the company bankrupt :< But it's nice post tough.. and i really know how it feel to loose a job :> Anyway... keep the spirit up !!

01-14-2009, 07:20 AM	#25
yellowtaxi Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? My suggestion would be if he had lost the job then he should find a new job, IM will not give him money from the starting month if he is new in this field, the best bet would be to find a new job and invest some part time in IM efforts. Just my 2 cents.

01-14-2009, 09:22 AM	#26
AdamLCasey Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 92 Thanks: 12 Thanked 23 Times in 4 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Agree totally with Tommy Focus. Check out the 30dc it's where I started and it's got me completely hooked. Tell him to get a part time job and spend the rest of his time in here and doing 30dc he's be on the ball in no time

01-14-2009, 12:02 PM	#27
moneymaker8 Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I lost my job over a year ago, and got so sick of corporate BS interviews that I decided on IM. Plus, IM will only help my wife's Ibusiness, as well. From Corp VP to IM, and I am happy about it. David
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01-14-2009, 07:10 PM	#29
bfennell1 Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I got downgraded to a lower paying job and am selling my blood to get buy. I am trying to implement offline strategies like in the cash cow thread...i really wanna keep my blood this month!

01-14-2009, 08:28 PM	#30
VMN VictoriaNTC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rocky Mountains USA. Posts: 162 Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I would do a lot of research. Internet Marketing forums are great resources where one may find out what programs are legitimate and which are not. I was so sad today. A very kind man joined Wealthy Affiliate University through me, who had just been taken for some serious money. I am helping him with all of this. His story really breaks my heart. There is so much abundance on this Earth. There is no need to take advantage of others. Know what I mean? I love this part of the Warrior Forum. Everyone is so wonderful. Cheers, Victoria
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01-15-2009, 01:34 AM	#31
Christie Love The Fabulous One War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 930 Thanks: 11 Thanked 79 Times in 68 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? If he has any type of skills in writing then I would definitely suggest that he learn to write sales copy first to get quick income coming in. From there, he should delve deeper into things such as affiliate marketing and such. But, that's a learning curve and takes money to see instant results. Unless, of course, you'd be willing to guide him along the way.
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01-15-2009, 06:38 AM	#32
MaryK HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 165 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Find your passion! Follow it through. Do a lot of research, especially in keywords. Get a domain name, hosting service. If your friend can write then after setting up his site, write articles, press releases and submit to top directories.
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01-15-2009, 06:57 AM	#33
perfecthomebuz Active Worrior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nigeria Posts: 53 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? A person who has just lost his job should not go straight to internet business. That can't give him money immediately. Even if he will do internet business, he still need a part time job. I therefore suggest a part time job and internet business on part time basis also. By the time he establish himself on the net, he can then resign his job. I wish your friend the best. Taiwo perfecthomebuz.blogspot.com

01-23-2009, 03:09 PM	#36
Corena Content Broker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 41 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? If you need money because you lost a job.. freelance as a virtual assistant. You can learn from the inside how someone else makes enough money to afford an assistant
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01-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#37
cyowell Warrior Queen War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 85 Thanks: 10 Thanked 30 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I know about this, because I got canned on Nov 17 of 2008! The Universe's way of telling me it was time to move from hobbyist to business owner. Affiliate marketing would be the easiest to get started with and see income without much start-up cost. Many free resources on line. I did it backwards and created a product first before getting into affiliate marketing. Get the income flowing and then focus on what you really want to be involved with. Use the established income stream to fund the "passion" projects. 'nough said, Cara

01-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#38
MelodyInFlorida Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I am newbie! I am newbie! I am confused and excited and starting with Nicheblogger.com yeah!

01-29-2009, 11:01 PM	#39
NB190 Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? I would say select a business first. IM is more about services than products for somebody starting afresh...and unsafe for desperate...What say people?
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01-30-2009, 01:51 PM	#40
stillstranger Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portsmouth , United Kingdom. Posts: 68 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Your first step must be to get ready for worst, sorry but it’s truth. Let me tell you my story. I spent months and months on studying, days in and days out of nothing else but studying… Modules… (needed), mindset…(full set, more then enough), part-time job… (would be nice, but no chance), crowded niche…(I personally fit two of them). And when you feel like you are ready to start up and running, when your mind is like “idea-generation” machine… one day you realise, every thing what you do goes wrong! Last four days I’ve been searching for the answer on question “What is wrong?” Day #5 is almost over and I’m still there! Are you ready for this?

01-30-2009, 02:22 PM	#41
Mrslalas7 ~Warrior IMarketing Mom~ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Just Lost Job. Want to get into IM. What is the step I need to take? Hello, I was wondering if just doing affiliate marketing by doing traffic exchanges and safelists successful? Anyone had any success with this or what other suggestions you have? I am kinda poor when it comes to blogging and I am good with social networking.
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