How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online .....

dean_holland · 06-07-2009, 01:43 PM

Hey Warriors

Just yesterday I wrote this post - http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...nline-yes.html Telling that I had just handed in my notice of resignation from my job to go full time online.

The post was well received so I thought why not now let you all know what I have done in the last 8 months that has led me to quit my job.

Hope this is helpful to you ....

Here Goes .....

Well although I state above after just 8 months thats not the whole picture. What I meant to say was after 8 months from when I figured it all out I quit my job.

You see Im just like any other story really that you ever read. I have tried for SO long to make money online but all I ever did was keep buying products and getting no-where ! In fact I lost a LOT of cash doing this for some time. It seems thats the done thing though right ?!

About 8 months ago though I paid for a good mentor to teach me. I was trained weekly on aspects of online BUSINESS, things such as blogging, getting traffic, squeeze pages, list building, marketing etc ...

Notice I capitalised the word BUSINESS .... If theres 1 major thing I learned its that this is business ! For real, as a newbie you must realise that this online 'stuff' is real business.

"Its Not Get Rich Quick, It's Get Rich Forever"

A favourite quote my mentor said to me and just read it... Thats how it is. If you are serious about making money online then you must get into the mindset that this is business.

Here's something else I struggled to get my head around ........

STOP trying to make money !!!

Huh ?? What ??

Yeah you got it, stop trying to make money. When I actually stopped trying to make money online guess what happened ? I made money !!

Crazy right ? But here's the thing, what I did and what you must do is HELP OTHER PEOPLE ... You might think you have no way to help others but once you have done just 1 thing I guarantee you that you do have a way to help.

Get this, I set up a blog ... Simple ?? Well yes, once you know how !!

So I wrote a short ebook on how to setup a blog... And then ?

I built a list giving that away for free !

8 months on that book continues to build my list with over 1100 downloads.... But guess what ???? That guide also had some affiliate links within ... So I have made a few 1000 dollars from it too !

More recently I wrote another ebook telling people my methods of getting traffic to my blog, again gave it away free and built a list ... and made a little more cash.

With email promotions and affiliate stuff on my blog I have now over the last few months made close to $10,000 online, have over 1500 comments on my blog and a growing list over 1300.

See how you can start from something so small and seemingly minor !

So heres what you do....

Start off somewhere, however small... You can then blog about it or write a report or ebook .... Every time you LEVERAGE the previous action or result. Just continue to build a business around helping others and giving value.

You must get a blog started, keep adding content to your blog. Then go out for the traffic ... To begin with this will be a daily consistant effort but stick to it for long term results. Post in forums regularly in your niche, visit other popular blogs in your niche...

DO NOT go out promoting yourself !!!! !!!!!

Thats important, you need to get to be recognised as someone that offers good value and as someone worth listening to. That is MEGA vital !

This will begin to pull traffic in your direction, get the comments on your blog... Begin to build a list of your own.

We all know the money is in the list so that is a main focus for your online business. But you must have a good RELATIONSHIP with your list to get them to listen to your message so give them good value.

You could use giveaways to build your list also. Once your list is growing into the 100's get involved in adswaps with others in your niche to grow even more.

As long as you give your list good value you can also begin to promote to them 1 a week for example... As your list grows you will begin making some money when your email them

All the while you just keep leveraging what you do to grow your online business....

And that my friend takes you to where I am now !

I am 24 years old and just quit my job to be my own boss. Let me ask you this ... Is there anything above that you dont think you could do ? I'll promise you this, all it takes is time and consistant effort !

The money will come and although it is everyone's end aim it should not be your beginning goal.

Everyone loves a little motivation right

I hope my story can help you

Best of luck

Dean

CBSnooper · 06-07-2009, 02:11 PM

Well done. I agree with just about all you say. The big one is 'stop trying to make money'. I've heard it so many times.

If you offer a good service/advice, the money will soon follow. My first foray into online business was as an online wholesaler. In the niche I was in you couldn't buy anything online. You had to go down to a wholesalers. I was the first and cornered the market for a year or so. I offered a great service and people actually enjoyed buying from me because they new the products were quality and they've get them the next day. Selling became effortless.

It was a proper business. But as Dean says, if you're doing IM a couple of hours a night, treat it like a proper business rather than a hobby.

All the best Dean. Here's to your continued success!

T.R. McCarroll · 06-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Good for you ...

I use to work 60 hours a week for someone else then decided
what I could do if I worked 60 hours for myself ... enough said LOL

Deanna Taber · 06-07-2009, 02:25 PM

Dean,

Thank you for posting that. I have been struggling with many different ways of making money online.You just validated what I have decided is a conclusion for me.

I am slowly moving in the direction you talked about above-hoping that this "way" will be the right way for me. I am trying to do this on my own, without a mentor, or program because I'm tired of all the ebooks that are not working for me.I don't think they are the "way" for me.

As an aside-I used to own a brick & mortar thrift store-the theme was "United We Stand To Give A Helping Hand".

We helped many,many people in need for free.It was a wonderful feeling and actually helped get our name out in the community. So what you said above about helping people-is spot on.And it does help from a business perspective.

Deanna

marcus passey · 06-07-2009, 03:00 PM

Dean yet another good post my friend,

How was Vegas? I sent ya an email my man.

cheers

Marcus

clarissa25 · 06-07-2009, 03:07 PM

Ohhh my goodness! I'm 26... let me be able to quit my job at 26!!!

Valorie · 06-07-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarissa25

Ohhh my goodness! I'm 26... let me be able to quit my job at 26!!!

I'm 36. My husband became "self employed" (read, laid off) on the 29th of May. Let me "bring home the bacon" at 36!

billromer · 06-07-2009, 03:16 PM

Awesome post, Dean - thanks!

I would like to make one small observation, if I might. You may have changed your focus more to people than money, but you still had affiliate links in your free products, so you do have to keep it in mind.

Yes, I agree, if you start out by saying, "How can I make $1000," you will most likely deliver junky products just to make sales, but if you first ask, "How can I really help some people out," WHILE thinking how you might profit from that later, that is key.

It's kind of a fine distinction, but I think it's important, because you did say you focused on this as a BUSINESS.

It sounds nice and warm and fuzzy to say, "Do what you love and the money will follow," but unless you have some sort of income model in mind, people will generally not randomly send you lots of money just for being helpful.

Anyway, that's a current rant of mine.

Thanks again for a great post, and GREAT WORK!

Bill

affilcrazy · 06-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Dean I'll keep it short and sweet.

I remember first reading a post of yours here @ WF in February while i was away on hols!

I kind of enjoyed your style of writing and honesty. I have quietly watched your progress since and all i can say is...Well Done!

Cheers
Partha

Rob Anderson · 06-07-2009, 05:37 PM

hey dean.
hi - rob here. Hope you enjoyed vegas.
did you do the bungee?
now you can do something that i do about twice a week. i fire myself.
for incompetence. and laziness, and other stuff.
but i always re-instate myself straight away, on condition that i promise myself that i will work harder.
you r still new st this self employment thing. so wait a few weeks before you try it.
it is fun.

take care.

GavinStephenson · 06-07-2009, 06:11 PM

Great post im very happy for you. its true if you look after your list your list will look after you

dean_holland · 06-07-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john7334

I was just curious about your income. You said you have made over $10,000. Is that just within the last few months? Or in the 8 month total you've been doing this since you got serious?

What kind of net income are you currently making? I was just curious because it gives a good idea of what kind of monetary benchmark you used to quit your day job. I know you said you were making about $46,000 in your day job before you quit.

Sorry, if these questions seem a little intrusive. I wouldn't have asked had you not mentioned income in your original post.

Good luck, by the way! It sounds like you have a pretty good plan you believe in.

Hey John,

No its a valid question my friend, basically I made around $3400 in my first month on a promotion on my blog. Then I focused on building a business so I wasnt promoting for a while then in the last few months I have made the rest.

The thing is John I havent quit my job knowing Im making a full time income online. I am literally throwing my complete belief into my launch next month. I dont have a stash of money tucked away, I'll be leaving my job with 1 months pay and thats all.

I just believe in what I am now doing enough to take this risk in my life. I feel the time is right for me.

Hope that answers your question my friend ... Thankyou !

Dean

CPA Affiliate Coach · 06-07-2009, 06:27 PM

Did I mentor you? LOL. I only say that because as I read your post I was thinking about the things which you eventually said! You have a solid mentor and obviously you are dedicated to succeed.

You are a good example of the simple fact that if you're serious about wanting to quit your day job, then you need to look at what you are doing as more than a hobby or just a little money on the side.

If you had a part time job, you would show up every day on time, work an honest shift, and focus on the job at hand while you were there. The same goes for your own online business. Perhaps moreso, because the stakes are all yours. Set aside dedicated time for work. Write daily and weekly task lists that correspond with your short and long term goals. Do your work and don't get side tracked with ESPN.com or other sites that don't have to do with your business until you are done with your work.

And you are absolutely on the money that when you focus on helping people, the money will happen. Nobody wants to be "sold" to. But actually give them honest help, with no expectations, and they will want to pay you for your goods and services.

The Villa · 06-07-2009, 07:09 PM

Congratulations Dean. Your story is truly inspiring. It has been such a struggle for me and I guess I have to stick to this longer until I figure things out. The figuring out is taking so long but I know I'll get there

AdamISN · 06-08-2009, 11:15 AM

Mate....thanks for the inspiration....it's like reverse psychology....LOL

ChrisMarx · 06-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Thanks for this one nugget:

PUT AN AFFILIATE LINK IN YOUR EBOOK!!!

How could I have forgotten to do that?
I'm going to do that today ASAP

Thanks a lot

Geode · 06-08-2009, 11:36 AM

Way to go Dean. Thanks for that.

Deek3870 · 06-08-2009, 01:39 PM

Dean who did you choose to mentor you? I have been wanting to get a mentor for some time but don't really know where to go. Any suggestions?

elaine drennan · 06-08-2009, 05:26 PM

Dean!

I love this post.

It's funny, I was having a real good day recently - things were working the way they should - I had just succeeded in making my first video and I thought to myself "This is so much fun, I wish I didn't have to worry about making money..." For the first time in my life I could honestly say I LOVE my work.

As you have said, this business is made up of baby steps, none of which are difficult to take. It's just that nagging thought "But I'm not earning any money..." that causes that feeling of panic in our tummy.

I've got a great mentor & I AM making progress. Thank you for inspiring me to keep on going!!

Elaine

dean_holland · 06-09-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elaine drennan

Dean!

I love this post.

It's funny, I was having a real good day recently - things were working the way they should - I had just succeeded in making my first video and I thought to myself "This is so much fun, I wish I didn't have to worry about making money..." For the first time in my life I could honestly say I LOVE my work.

As you have said, this business is made up of baby steps, none of which are difficult to take. It's just that nagging thought "But I'm not earning any money..." that causes that feeling of panic in our tummy.

I've got a great mentor & I AM making progress. Thank you for inspiring me to keep on going!!

Elaine

Thanks Elaine !!

Glad to hear your making progress ... Stick at it and you will succeed !!

Thats all it is... Work consistantly, make mistakes... Learn from them and move on

I never thought having a mentor would make such a difference... How wrong I was eh !!

Best of luck !

Dean

bannor32 · 06-09-2009, 03:50 PM

My goal is to make enough passive income to equal the amount I'm making at my day job. Once I'm there I'll quit my job and go at this full time.

Waterways2k8 · 06-09-2009, 04:02 PM

Hey Dean,

How you doing - how did the Vegas Trip go? - Lol, bet it must have been great fun - sorry haven't checked your blog recently - been really really busy!!!

Anyway It's great news to hear that you handed in resignation letter in - I knew you would succeed - you were always at the top and you've certainly invested a lot of time and effort as well as made lots of progress - so really delighted for you - well done bro! - You deserve every bit of it and much more!!!

Hows the new academy going?

Best wishes
Nigel

Jay Deiboldt · 06-09-2009, 04:35 PM

Great post dude. You're an inspiration to those who go around saying this IM thing is "too hard"

As long as you're not afraid to work a little bit and not be afraid to fail, you can easily make a living in this incredible business we're all a part of.

Jason James · 06-09-2009, 10:01 PM

dude, awesome post. Your story is so motivating and it shows that success is possible with a little bit of hard work and direction from a capable mentor.

I expect to see your name a lot in the future... Keep the pedal to the metal! I wish you continued success.

Damz · 06-10-2009, 05:18 AM

Hay Dean,
Why don't you give your blog URL to have a look? I think it's about your online marketing Blog,not a niche blog.

Adrian Cooper · 06-10-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarissa25

Ohhh my goodness! I'm 26... let me be able to quit my job at 26!!!

I quit my job at 23 - that was over 30 years ago.

It is making that crucial step that matters - everything else will follow including the most important thing of all - Freedom.

ladysuccesstips · 06-10-2009, 08:27 AM

That is great to hear, Dean. Your story inspires me more to work harder with my site but I just can't quite my present day job just yet. Am not yet generating enough sales to cover my expense and theirs a lot of bills that I have to met as months expires. Hope in the next few months I can also share my success story with you how I quite my boring job as an assistant in my dads office

dineshtak03 · 06-10-2009, 09:00 AM

Hii dean..I really gald to read your progress..but I can not understand if I make one blog..but what I have to write on it..and how people know about that I have blog..please help me out step by step...I know its not easy for you but if possible please help me out..

Thanks
Dinesh Tak

dean_holland · 06-10-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason James

dude, awesome post. Your story is so motivating and it shows that success is possible with a little bit of hard work and direction from a capable mentor.

I expect to see your name a lot in the future... Keep the pedal to the metal! I wish you continued success.

Hey Jason !!

Thanks man, working hard at this as you may know through Alex

As you say it was having a mentor that put me here today !! Dont think I could of done it without that guidance... I have no doubt we will meet sometime soon, in fact I look forward to it brother

Thanks man

Dean

dean_holland · 06-10-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dineshtak03

Hii dean..I really gald to read your progress..but I can not understand if I make one blog..but what I have to write on it..and how people know about that I have blog..please help me out step by step...I know its not easy for you but if possible please help me out..

Thanks
Dinesh Tak

Hey Dinesh

Well what is your blog about first brother ??

Mine it is all about my journey from 8 months ago about what I am doing to build my business... It may help you if you head over to my personal blog and start from my first ever post - www.DeanHolland.com

That may give you an idea of what to write.... It all really depends on the focus of your blog. Write about you, write about what your up to, write about where you are at online and where you want to go

How to get people to know about your blog is basically how to get traffic. That is a HUGE topic as Im sure you know but its actually simple with the right methods. Check my blog for my latest ebook - Blog Traffic .. Its free and its all the methods I use to drive traffic

Hope that helps... Above all you have to be consistant, you got do stuff for a few days then leave it

Best of luck... Stick at it dude !!

Dean

havefunandlive · 06-10-2009, 04:06 PM

Your post makes me have more faith in my website.

My methods are similar to yours, so I hope I can make at least a little money off of it.

dineshtak03 · 06-10-2009, 09:56 PM

Hey dean thanks for advise..I will try to learn this method from your ebook..

Ok what I want to tell you that..Basically I m 3d artist and graphic designer..

here is my site so you can understand about my work..

"dineshdesigns.weebly" just add www and dot com in this word

The point is If you agree I will desing your all site stuff
like static header,banner, e-books..I have many clients who do this from me..you can see banner and header work on my site also..My work is very clean and effective..just try to one with me..

I will not take chare to much ..Please let me your reply bro..

Thanks

Dinesh Tak

Wordpress Champ · 06-10-2009, 10:13 PM

That is really great, Dean. I always love hearing stories of fellow IM'ers having success online. This were all our ultimate goal and to have a financial freedom. This really inspires me more.

Which calls to mind that I really have to work harder now. It is all about the hard work, right?

yesacpow · 06-10-2009, 10:22 PM

Hey Dean,

What's up man?

I must tell you that I have been watching you since you made your very first post on your blog. It is really inspirational and motivating to see how far you have come.

And now to "quit Your Day Job"

That is awesome man and I lift may hat off to you.

I wish you all the best in your endeavors and hope your upcoming launch will be a success.

moneyfreak · 06-11-2009, 06:56 AM

Inspired! Awesome post!

I own about 3 blogs with 40-50 uniques a day per blog! Making less than 100 bucks a month from all the 3! Now planning to start my 4th blog! Thats where I'm making mistake!
I have to concentrate on Only one blog and establish it! I have to stop looking for instant money! I'm going to build a long term BUSINESS! Thanks for enlighting me!

YseUp · 06-11-2009, 07:14 AM

Hey Dean,

In how many different niches are you working? Or are you just in the IM niche?

luckystar · 06-11-2009, 07:57 AM

Hello Dean,
It is glaring that consistancy and passion to help people generates money in online business.

I am a victim of inconsitancy. in fact, i have dived into a lot of online money making products but coming out without money, in some cases i will latter realised that where i left should have been the best place to be.

Really i have no mentor but believed that some of the e-books i have are educative if only i will read and practise it over a long period of time.

The best point i picked out is not only be conistent on line rather be consistent with a particular form of traffic generation.

Thanks for a wonderful, inspiring, motivating and helpful post

claire101 · 06-11-2009, 08:16 AM

Congratulations Dean - you are truly inspiring!
Learn from someone who is already successful and who can guide you to the top, you will spend a lifetime trying to figure it out all on your own - that's why I'm here on WF. I have been 'studying' IM for some months now. I recently joined this forum and have learned more in the last week than I ever did on my own - go figure!

The Very Best To You

alvinhuang · 06-11-2009, 08:33 AM

Hey Dean,

Congratulations on making that bold move. I'm sure we can work out more mutually beneficial deals in the future. =)

Race you to the top eh...

Alvin Huang

thejoeb · 06-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Dean,

Thanks for your story. I'm on day 23 of the 30 day Apprentice Challenge with Justin and Chunna Brooke. I have learned so much and you story helped to motivate me to know that I can do it too.

Kevin Marshall · 06-11-2009, 09:33 PM

Yeah that nugget about placing affiliate links in an ebook is great! Thanks!

AriMakade · 06-11-2009, 10:02 PM

this is excellent advice. Most people get on TRYING to make money versus filling a need

justinjp · 06-11-2009, 10:06 PM

interesting! good luck !

by the way would you have the get traffic to your blog ebook.

would love to have it

thanks a lot !

CDarklock · 06-11-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean_holland

STOP trying to make money !!!

Bingo. I'm building a product offering around this concept right now, which has been in development for just short of fourteen months at this writing.

Mike Murphy · 06-11-2009, 11:27 PM

Very inspirational Dean. No matter what any naysayers might say, you stuck your neck out and took chances and didn't' give up. That's really the only way to truly fail....to give up.

Keep up the great work and attitude!

Mike

Ryan6 · 06-11-2009, 11:39 PM

8 months sounds a realistic time to start getting steady and targeted traffic from Google. For 8 months if you link build and blog daily then you'll get there by that time. Not sure about writing ebooks and all that - you're lucky if an initial release would go viral.

Forget about the money for now and just build your own little empire; obviously requires plenty of blood and sweat.

mrjack · 06-11-2009, 11:44 PM

Cool man.. ! I'm so inspired..

dean_holland · 06-12-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YseUp

Hey Dean,

In how many different niches are you working? Or are you just in the IM niche?

Just IM brother !! ( For now )

Now Im doing this I can see how many niches could be attcked for BIG profits !!

The system you put in place is the same for any niche Im sure so its just a case of research and re-apply

Thanks

Dean

dean_holland · 06-12-2009, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Yeah that nugget about placing affiliate links in an ebook is great! Thanks!

Glad I could help with that Kevin LOL ... I was just saying thats what I did dude

Quote:

Quote:
Originally Posted by dean_holland

STOP trying to make money !!!

Bingo. I'm building a product offering around this concept right now, which has been in development for just short of fourteen months at this writing

Exactly bro !! It was learning that concept that made me make money ! .. In fact I even have people ask me for my affiliate links now

Its all about helping people ... Do that and you will do well !

Thankyou to everyone for your great comments, you push me forward to even better things !!

Dean

oildrops · 06-12-2009, 06:04 AM

Dean,

Thanks for sharing this inspirational story. It motivates all of us that are working to find our "calling"...

Another example of simplicity being the key to getting started, kind of like the faith in a mustard seed...

I am curious about how you started your first niche: was it a researched keyword driven effort or something that you had an interest in and jumped without regard to popularity, etc.?

Appreciative...

MikeR

06-07-2009, 01:43 PM	#1
dean_holland Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England UK Posts: 541 Thanks: 182 Thanked 215 Times in 79 Posts Social Networking	How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hey Warriors Just yesterday I wrote this post - http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...nline-yes.html Telling that I had just handed in my notice of resignation from my job to go full time online. The post was well received so I thought why not now let you all know what I have done in the last 8 months that has led me to quit my job. Hope this is helpful to you .... Here Goes ..... Well although I state above after just 8 months thats not the whole picture. What I meant to say was after 8 months from when I figured it all out I quit my job. You see Im just like any other story really that you ever read. I have tried for SO long to make money online but all I ever did was keep buying products and getting no-where ! In fact I lost a LOT of cash doing this for some time. It seems thats the done thing though right ?! About 8 months ago though I paid for a good mentor to teach me. I was trained weekly on aspects of online BUSINESS, things such as blogging, getting traffic, squeeze pages, list building, marketing etc ... Notice I capitalised the word BUSINESS .... If theres 1 major thing I learned its that this is business ! For real, as a newbie you must realise that this online 'stuff' is real business. "Its Not Get Rich Quick, It's Get Rich Forever" A favourite quote my mentor said to me and just read it... Thats how it is. If you are serious about making money online then you must get into the mindset that this is business. Here's something else I struggled to get my head around ........ STOP trying to make money !!! Huh ?? What ?? Yeah you got it, stop trying to make money. When I actually stopped trying to make money online guess what happened ? I made money !! Crazy right ? But here's the thing, what I did and what you must do is HELP OTHER PEOPLE ... You might think you have no way to help others but once you have done just 1 thing I guarantee you that you do have a way to help. Get this, I set up a blog ... Simple ?? Well yes, once you know how !! So I wrote a short ebook on how to setup a blog... And then ? I built a list giving that away for free ! 8 months on that book continues to build my list with over 1100 downloads.... But guess what ???? That guide also had some affiliate links within ... So I have made a few 1000 dollars from it too ! More recently I wrote another ebook telling people my methods of getting traffic to my blog, again gave it away free and built a list ... and made a little more cash. With email promotions and affiliate stuff on my blog I have now over the last few months made close to $10,000 online, have over 1500 comments on my blog and a growing list over 1300. See how you can start from something so small and seemingly minor ! So heres what you do.... Start off somewhere, however small... You can then blog about it or write a report or ebook .... Every time you LEVERAGE the previous action or result. Just continue to build a business around helping others and giving value. You must get a blog started, keep adding content to your blog. Then go out for the traffic ... To begin with this will be a daily consistant effort but stick to it for long term results. Post in forums regularly in your niche, visit other popular blogs in your niche... DO NOT go out promoting yourself !!!! !!!!! Thats important, you need to get to be recognised as someone that offers good value and as someone worth listening to. That is MEGA vital ! This will begin to pull traffic in your direction, get the comments on your blog... Begin to build a list of your own. We all know the money is in the list so that is a main focus for your online business. But you must have a good RELATIONSHIP with your list to get them to listen to your message so give them good value. You could use giveaways to build your list also. Once your list is growing into the 100's get involved in adswaps with others in your niche to grow even more. As long as you give your list good value you can also begin to promote to them 1 a week for example... As your list grows you will begin making some money when your email them All the while you just keep leveraging what you do to grow your online business.... And that my friend takes you to where I am now ! I am 24 years old and just quit my job to be my own boss. Let me ask you this ... Is there anything above that you dont think you could do ? I'll promise you this, all it takes is time and consistant effort ! The money will come and although it is everyone's end aim it should not be your beginning goal. Everyone loves a little motivation right I hope my story can help you Best of luck Dean

06-07-2009, 02:11 PM	#2
CBSnooper HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 204 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 26 Posts Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Well done. I agree with just about all you say. The big one is 'stop trying to make money'. I've heard it so many times. If you offer a good service/advice, the money will soon follow. My first foray into online business was as an online wholesaler. In the niche I was in you couldn't buy anything online. You had to go down to a wholesalers. I was the first and cornered the market for a year or so. I offered a great service and people actually enjoyed buying from me because they new the products were quality and they've get them the next day. Selling became effortless. It was a proper business. But as Dean says, if you're doing IM a couple of hours a night, treat it like a proper business rather than a hobby. All the best Dean. Here's to your continued success!
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06-07-2009, 02:16 PM	#3
T.R. McCarroll Solutions That Work War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Island Life Posts: 268 Thanks: 78 Thanked 40 Times in 33 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Good for you ... I use to work 60 hours a week for someone else then decided what I could do if I worked 60 hours for myself ... enough said LOL
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06-07-2009, 02:25 PM	#4
Deanna Taber HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 234 Thanks: 151 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts Contact Info	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Dean, Thank you for posting that. I have been struggling with many different ways of making money online.You just validated what I have decided is a conclusion for me. I am slowly moving in the direction you talked about above-hoping that this "way" will be the right way for me. I am trying to do this on my own, without a mentor, or program because I'm tired of all the ebooks that are not working for me.I don't think they are the "way" for me. As an aside-I used to own a brick & mortar thrift store-the theme was "United We Stand To Give A Helping Hand". We helped many,many people in need for free.It was a wonderful feeling and actually helped get our name out in the community. So what you said above about helping people-is spot on.And it does help from a business perspective. Deanna
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06-07-2009, 03:00 PM	#5
marcus passey HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hildenborough uk Posts: 497 Thanks: 168 Thanked 68 Times in 35 Posts Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Dean yet another good post my friend, How was Vegas? I sent ya an email my man. cheers Marcus
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06-07-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
clarissa25 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Haddonfield, NJ Posts: 103 Thanks: 13 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Ohhh my goodness! I'm 26... let me be able to quit my job at 26!!!

06-07-2009, 03:16 PM	#8
billromer Musical Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 195 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Awesome post, Dean - thanks! I would like to make one small observation, if I might. You may have changed your focus more to people than money, but you still had affiliate links in your free products, so you do have to keep it in mind. Yes, I agree, if you start out by saying, "How can I make $1000," you will most likely deliver junky products just to make sales, but if you first ask, "How can I really help some people out," WHILE thinking how you might profit from that later, that is key. It's kind of a fine distinction, but I think it's important, because you did say you focused on this as a BUSINESS. It sounds nice and warm and fuzzy to say, "Do what you love and the money will follow," but unless you have some sort of income model in mind, people will generally not randomly send you lots of money just for being helpful. Anyway, that's a current rant of mine. Thanks again for a great post, and GREAT WORK! Bill
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06-07-2009, 05:21 PM	#9
affilcrazy HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pinner, Middx, UK Posts: 333 Thanks: 354 Thanked 147 Times in 88 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Dean I'll keep it short and sweet. I remember first reading a post of yours here @ WF in February while i was away on hols! I kind of enjoyed your style of writing and honesty. I have quietly watched your progress since and all i can say is...Well Done! Cheers Partha
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06-07-2009, 05:37 PM	#10
Rob Anderson HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Johannesburg. South Africa Posts: 223 Thanks: 178 Thanked 64 Times in 27 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... hey dean. hi - rob here. Hope you enjoyed vegas. did you do the bungee? now you can do something that i do about twice a week. i fire myself. for incompetence. and laziness, and other stuff. but i always re-instate myself straight away, on condition that i promise myself that i will work harder. you r still new st this self employment thing. so wait a few weeks before you try it. it is fun. take care.

06-07-2009, 06:11 PM	#11
GavinStephenson Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 505 Thanks: 34 Thanked 146 Times in 56 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Great post im very happy for you. its true if you look after your list your list will look after you
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06-07-2009, 06:27 PM	#13
CPA Affiliate Coach Warrior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Did I mentor you? LOL. I only say that because as I read your post I was thinking about the things which you eventually said! You have a solid mentor and obviously you are dedicated to succeed. You are a good example of the simple fact that if you're serious about wanting to quit your day job, then you need to look at what you are doing as more than a hobby or just a little money on the side. If you had a part time job, you would show up every day on time, work an honest shift, and focus on the job at hand while you were there. The same goes for your own online business. Perhaps moreso, because the stakes are all yours. Set aside dedicated time for work. Write daily and weekly task lists that correspond with your short and long term goals. Do your work and don't get side tracked with ESPN.com or other sites that don't have to do with your business until you are done with your work. And you are absolutely on the money that when you focus on helping people, the money will happen. Nobody wants to be "sold" to. But actually give them honest help, with no expectations, and they will want to pay you for your goods and services.

06-07-2009, 07:09 PM	#14
The Villa Warrior Ant Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Congratulations Dean. Your story is truly inspiring. It has been such a struggle for me and I guess I have to stick to this longer until I figure things out. The figuring out is taking so long but I know I'll get there
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06-08-2009, 11:15 AM	#15
AdamISN Start Here Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Mate....thanks for the inspiration....it's like reverse psychology....LOL
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06-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#16
ChrisMarx The Piano Man War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: seattle Posts: 47 Thanks: 20 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Thanks for this one nugget: PUT AN AFFILIATE LINK IN YOUR EBOOK!!! How could I have forgotten to do that? I'm going to do that today ASAP Thanks a lot
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06-08-2009, 11:36 AM	#17
Geode Active Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 43 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Way to go Dean. Thanks for that.

06-08-2009, 01:39 PM	#18
Deek3870 Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 70 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Dean who did you choose to mentor you? I have been wanting to get a mentor for some time but don't really know where to go. Any suggestions?

06-08-2009, 05:26 PM	#19
elaine drennan Active Warrior Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Co. Derry, Northern Ireland Posts: 79 Thanks: 10 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Dean! I love this post. It's funny, I was having a real good day recently - things were working the way they should - I had just succeeded in making my first video and I thought to myself "This is so much fun, I wish I didn't have to worry about making money..." For the first time in my life I could honestly say I LOVE my work. As you have said, this business is made up of baby steps, none of which are difficult to take. It's just that nagging thought "But I'm not earning any money..." that causes that feeling of panic in our tummy. I've got a great mentor & I AM making progress. Thank you for inspiring me to keep on going!! Elaine

06-09-2009, 03:50 PM	#21
bannor32 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 225 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Contact Info	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... My goal is to make enough passive income to equal the amount I'm making at my day job. Once I'm there I'll quit my job and go at this full time.

06-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#22
Waterways2k8 Active Warrior Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: England Posts: 56 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hey Dean, How you doing - how did the Vegas Trip go? - Lol, bet it must have been great fun - sorry haven't checked your blog recently - been really really busy!!! Anyway It's great news to hear that you handed in resignation letter in - I knew you would succeed - you were always at the top and you've certainly invested a lot of time and effort as well as made lots of progress - so really delighted for you - well done bro! - You deserve every bit of it and much more!!! Hows the new academy going? Best wishes Nigel
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06-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#23
Jay Deiboldt Google Slapper War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Posts: 455 Thanks: 7 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Great post dude. You're an inspiration to those who go around saying this IM thing is "too hard" As long as you're not afraid to work a little bit and not be afraid to fail, you can easily make a living in this incredible business we're all a part of.

06-09-2009, 10:01 PM	#24
Jason James Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Boston, MA. Posts: 1,806 Thanks: 19 Thanked 88 Times in 21 Posts Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... dude, awesome post. Your story is so motivating and it shows that success is possible with a little bit of hard work and direction from a capable mentor. I expect to see your name a lot in the future... Keep the pedal to the metal! I wish you continued success.
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06-10-2009, 05:18 AM	#25
Damz HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 234 Thanks: 40 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hay Dean, Why don't you give your blog URL to have a look? I think it's about your online marketing Blog,not a niche blog.

06-10-2009, 08:27 AM	#27
ladysuccesstips Hannah J Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... That is great to hear, Dean. Your story inspires me more to work harder with my site but I just can't quite my present day job just yet. Am not yet generating enough sales to cover my expense and theirs a lot of bills that I have to met as months expires. Hope in the next few months I can also share my success story with you how I quite my boring job as an assistant in my dads office

06-10-2009, 09:00 AM	#28
dineshtak03 Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hii dean..I really gald to read your progress..but I can not understand if I make one blog..but what I have to write on it..and how people know about that I have blog..please help me out step by step...I know its not easy for you but if possible please help me out.. Thanks Dinesh Tak

06-10-2009, 04:06 PM	#31
havefunandlive HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 179 Thanks: 27 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Your post makes me have more faith in my website. My methods are similar to yours, so I hope I can make at least a little money off of it.

06-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#32
dineshtak03 Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hey dean thanks for advise..I will try to learn this method from your ebook.. Ok what I want to tell you that..Basically I m 3d artist and graphic designer.. here is my site so you can understand about my work.. "dineshdesigns.weebly" just add www and dot com in this word The point is If you agree I will desing your all site stuff like static header,banner, e-books..I have many clients who do this from me..you can see banner and header work on my site also..My work is very clean and effective..just try to one with me.. I will not take chare to much ..Please let me your reply bro.. Thanks Dinesh Tak

06-10-2009, 10:13 PM	#33
Wordpress Champ Ernest Mendoza Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA, Phil Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... That is really great, Dean. I always love hearing stories of fellow IM'ers having success online. This were all our ultimate goal and to have a financial freedom. This really inspires me more. Which calls to mind that I really have to work harder now. It is all about the hard work, right?

06-10-2009, 10:22 PM	#34
yesacpow Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jamaica Posts: 975 Blog Entries: 7 Thanks: 60 Thanked 343 Times in 120 Posts Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hey Dean, What's up man? I must tell you that I have been watching you since you made your very first post on your blog. It is really inspirational and motivating to see how far you have come. And now to "quit Your Day Job" That is awesome man and I lift may hat off to you. I wish you all the best in your endeavors and hope your upcoming launch will be a success.
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06-11-2009, 06:56 AM	#35
moneyfreak Warrior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Inspired! Awesome post! I own about 3 blogs with 40-50 uniques a day per blog! Making less than 100 bucks a month from all the 3! Now planning to start my 4th blog! Thats where I'm making mistake! I have to concentrate on Only one blog and establish it! I have to stop looking for instant money! I'm going to build a long term BUSINESS! Thanks for enlighting me!

06-11-2009, 07:14 AM	#36
YseUp HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 244 Thanks: 44 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hey Dean, In how many different niches are you working? Or are you just in the IM niche?

06-11-2009, 07:57 AM	#37
luckystar HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: , , Nigeria. Posts: 182 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hello Dean, It is glaring that consistancy and passion to help people generates money in online business. I am a victim of inconsitancy. in fact, i have dived into a lot of online money making products but coming out without money, in some cases i will latter realised that where i left should have been the best place to be. Really i have no mentor but believed that some of the e-books i have are educative if only i will read and practise it over a long period of time. The best point i picked out is not only be conistent on line rather be consistent with a particular form of traffic generation. Thanks for a wonderful, inspiring, motivating and helpful post

06-11-2009, 08:16 AM	#38
claire101 Active Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 31 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Congratulations Dean - you are truly inspiring! Learn from someone who is already successful and who can guide you to the top, you will spend a lifetime trying to figure it out all on your own - that's why I'm here on WF. I have been 'studying' IM for some months now. I recently joined this forum and have learned more in the last week than I ever did on my own - go figure! The Very Best To You

06-11-2009, 08:33 AM	#39
alvinhuang AuthorityBlueprintX.com War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sunny Singapore Posts: 983 Thanks: 206 Thanked 245 Times in 49 Posts Contact Info	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Hey Dean, Congratulations on making that bold move. I'm sure we can work out more mutually beneficial deals in the future. =) Race you to the top eh... Alvin Huang
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06-11-2009, 08:56 PM	#40
thejoeb Active Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Dean, Thanks for your story. I'm on day 23 of the 30 day Apprentice Challenge with Justin and Chunna Brooke. I have learned so much and you story helped to motivate me to know that I can do it too.

06-11-2009, 09:33 PM	#41
Kevin Marshall Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 622 Thanks: 228 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How I Just QUIT My Job After 8 Month's Online ..... Yeah that nugget about placing affiliate links in an ebook is great! Thanks!