16th Birthday Give-Away :)

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Hey Guys,

Tomorrow, October the 7th.. I turn 16 years of age.. It's a milestone for me, and a chance to get my drivers license (a learners permit is what you get at 16 in Canada).

I've been a Warrior for a long time -- I've made contacts, friends, clients, business partners and more on this forum. So For my 16th birthday I would like to give back .

You can win....

- 1 WAR ROOM MEMBERSHIP
- 2 Copies Of The WordPress Teen

Thats right I'm giving away one WAR ROOM Membership, and 2 copies of my WSO The WordPress Teen (sells for $17).

If you wanna win...

Post in this thread, what you would tell someone, if they asked, what the first thing, you should know in Internet Marketing is!

I'm ready to PARTY

Caleb
#16th #birthday #giveaway
  • Profile picture of the author ileneg
    Not about IM, but you're truly adorable. I hope your parents are supportive of your efforts!

    Carry-on AND happy birthday kiddo!
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary King
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALEB!

    I'm sure your giveaway will be a success - great to see you continuing to give back!

    All success,

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  • Profile picture of the author DNChamp
    The first thing I would tell them is IM can be your dream job IF you STOP dreaming and WORK!
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    Happy Birthday Caleb!
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  • hi i wish you happy birthday...that wish is for free! i do not expect anything in return. i am not entering your competition. thnx
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  • Profile picture of the author jedediahd
    Caleb, I hope you have a happy birthday man. As far as what I would tell someone, IM is not a sprint, it's a marathon. And just like when you train for a marathon, you are going to get out of it what you put into it, if you don't put much into it, you definitely will not succeed. Pick a method and go for it, believe in yourself and you will succeed.
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    • Profile picture of the author colomedia1
      Happy Birthday Caleb.

      When I was 16 I was running my own eBay business, these years will be a monumental learning experience for you. Keep it up and you will be leaps and bounds ahead of your classmates.

      I do not have any advice, as I am new myself. I purchased my first IM domain the other day and currently loading it with content. (Keep in mind I only learned about IM less than two weeks ago) But I can say that as somewhat of an outsider, it seems like the majority of people are dreamers, not do'ers. Take a leap of faith, at the very least it will be an enormous learning experience.
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  • Profile picture of the author vpgemini
    Happy Birthday Caleb! 16 is a great milestone but it also seems you have done more than most teens do in the realm of learning and making your life better. Great work!

    If someone were new I would most definitely tell them to study the facts and each aspect of internet marketing first and foremost. That way they can see what appeals to them, gain a better understanding of all the fundamentals. Then dive in to more learning and executing.

    David
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    • Profile picture of the author pickthat apple
      I would tell them that IM is a growing business -I have no doubt about that-
      In a sea of hopeless online traders, as well some skilled and capable traders, there will be no room for timewasters.
      I would love to be a member of the war room if I had more time in my hands. Hopefully in the future.
      Nevertheless, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.
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  • Profile picture of the author un
    Happy Birthday

    And I would tell someone the first thing they should know in Internet Marketing is that they need to take massive action and not get caught up trying to read every ebook that comes out.
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  • Profile picture of the author sarafina
    To give on your 16th birthday is truly commendable. Wonder how many 16 year olds out there today just waiting to get the latest ipod or gadget instead.

    Happy Birthday!
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  • Profile picture of the author kingofcash
    Happy Birthday to you and May God Bless you and yours with his choicest blessings. Amen.

    The first thing to tell newbie is to give value first via free report or advice, preferably in exchange for email address and build a relationship based on trust and mutual benefit and then sell - product, service or advice.
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  • Profile picture of the author KhirRahman
    Happy birthday

    The first thing I would tell is disipline as well as focus. Whatever you do, if you've no disipline and focus, you are far away from succeed.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    the mods decided this would be better suited in off topic I see

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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    Happy Birthday, Caleb!

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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Happy Birthday ... a little early Caleb.

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    • Profile picture of the author Apollo77
      I know it sounds a little cliche, But I would tell them to FOCUS, don't get sidetracked with all the other possibilities and all the ebooks and junk. You'll just end up with information overload. Stay focused on one project until it's up and making a little money before moving on.........and join this forum, huge resource for answers and advice to avoid costly mistakes.

      BTW, Happy Birthday Caleb. Man I can't believe I'm 33 and just learning this stuff, you've got a huge jump already. Hope you make your first million before your old enough to drink.
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  • Profile picture of the author abednego
    Happy Birthday, Caleb!

    I hope you have a fun filled evening filled with plenty of strippers, smoking up, and illegal drag racing

    uhhh. just kidding. kinda.
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    • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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      Originally Posted by abednego View Post

      Happy Birthday, Caleb!

      I hope you have a fun filled evening filled with plenty of strippers, smoking up, and illegal drag racing

      uhhh. just kidding. kinda.
      He prefers Skittles ... I'm serious.
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  • Profile picture of the author jacktackett
    yea abednego, whats the world coming to when kids act like this - responsible, business owners working to give their customers quality products

    instead of out with strippers , smoking, or drinking.

    But then again - isn't that what College is for

    Happy b-day Caleb! Keep up the great work!

    best,
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    • Profile picture of the author abednego
      Originally Posted by jacktackett View Post

      yea abednego, whats the world coming to when kids act like this - responsible, business owners working to give their customers quality products

      instead of out with strippers , smoking, or drinking.

      But then again - isn't that what College is for

      Happy b-day Caleb! Keep up the great work!

      best,
      --Jack
      shhhh

      with him out partying it up- leaves me with less competition!!

      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      He prefers Skittles ... I'm serious.
      haha what kind?
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      • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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        Originally Posted by abednego View Post

        shhhh

        with him out partying it up- leaves me with less competition!!



        haha what kind?
        He doesn't care what kind of Skittles as long as it is a huge bag. Friday Night Chat ... Caleb eating Skittles ... lol

        Happy Birthday Caleb. Hope you enjoy it.
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        • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
          Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

          He doesn't care what kind of Skittles as long as it is a huge bag. Friday Night Chat ... Caleb eating Skittles ... lol

          Happy Birthday Caleb. Hope you enjoy it.
          Draede mailed em' to me .. There all gone now...

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    • Profile picture of the author sundrop881
      Happy Birthday Caleb!!!

      My advice is:
      Don't think you will not pay to set up your Internet Marketing business. Yes, you will pay, and pay dearly--either with time or money.
      That said, it doesn't mean that it can't be a lot of fun. You will learn so so much and meet some very nice people. Just don't expect your friends to understand at all. All they will ever say is ---man you got took!--even when you are making money. Somethings just never change. :-)

      Happy Birthday Caleb!!!

      an aside to you --the fact you want to give to others on Your special day means that you are already ahead of the game--the Internet Marketing game, that is! Keep it up! I applaud you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Boom... My bday


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    • Profile picture of the author neritoon
      Hey Caleb,

      Happy 16th Birthday young man! May you have many successes in life and may all your dreams come true

      "The first thing I would tell someone about Internet Marketing is to have the correct mindset and focus on your goals."

      [this reply is fm my son who's a young man like you learning IM along with me]

      cheers
      dawn
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    • Profile picture of the author DNChamp
      Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

      Boom... My bday


      caleb
      Have a good one...WIsh I had the internet when I was 16 LOL...
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  • Profile picture of the author moleglee
    Hello my fellow teens who out there wants to be a rich kid i know i do im not there yet but it will take a lil time i don't have to work any more if want to know what i am talking about check this out
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  • Profile picture of the author sarahberra
    Wow your only 16 and you're already markeing online. Great job! Happy Birthday!
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    ...The prizes will be going out when I get finished on Jason Fladlien's (customer only) webinar for producteclass...

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  • Profile picture of the author Eduard Stinga
    Happy Birthday dude!

    It's a good age to be into IM or freelancing. I somehow regret that I only discovered this world while I was 17, but it's better later than never. Now I'm 18 and I'm earning quite some good money for the place where I'm living, but I'm still struggling to hit $1,000 a month.
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  • Profile picture of the author Adriana Copaceanu
    Happy Birthday Caleb. You are only 2 days older than my daughter
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Is she single.... JUST KIDDING...

    Thanks.

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  • Profile picture of the author DazedandConfused
    Well Caleb, Happy Birthday!
    and as you're getting your drivers license...it's the same as in IM - Keep your EYES on the TRAFFIC ;-)
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  • Profile picture of the author mousecalls
    Happy Birthday, Caleb! Your parents should be so proud of you and all your effort you put into your work here on the Internet.

    My youngest son will be turning 16 next month and he can't WAIT to get his driver's license. He's going in on his birthday to take the driving test, that's how bad he wants his license! So I completely understand your excitement!! Good luck with getting your permit!
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    Caleb, I've been reading your posts for several months now. And all I can say is that you're awesome! You have an understanding of web-marketing at 16 that very few people get in a lifetime.

    Don't forget about us little people in a few years when they're interviewing you in Forbe's. - And Happy Birthday!

    edit- Oh yeah, I would tell people just starting out, to find a problem and solve it. It's the simplest form of supply and demand.
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  • Profile picture of the author King Shiloh
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    Oh! Happy belated birthday. And many more fruitful years to you.

    Cheers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Apollo77 and DNChamp have one TWT Copies.

    Please PM to claim.

    Deciding on WAR ROOM WINNER
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    • Profile picture of the author DNChamp
      Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

      Apollo77 and DNChamp have one TWP Copies.

      Please PM to claim.
      Holy SH^% Now I feel like its my b-day winning this THANK YOU!!I hope to give back someway once I get on track myself!...Pm Coming
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    • Profile picture of the author Apollo77
      Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

      Apollo77 and DNChamp have one TWT Copies.

      Please PM to claim.

      Deciding on WAR ROOM WINNER
      Caleb, I'm sorry, but I can not PM yet, don't have 50 posts yet. Could you PM me the info.

      BTW, Thanks you so much Caleb, I am brand new to IM and this forum, so any free info at this point will be put to good use. Looking forward to reading your ebook and watching the videos.

      Thanks Again!
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    The Wordpress Teen is what I meant by that for those wondernig .

    Sent you a copy.
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    Congrats Apollo and DNC, use the knowledge wisely.
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  • Profile picture of the author colomedia1
    Caleb,

    Any word on the war room membership?
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Still haven't found anyone. Hint: Please don't try to win if you have a little 1 post count on this forum... I want to promote contributors, not new people. No offense, I want to help someone I know that will use it..

    That being said, if you make a good reply and your active here on the WF, then you'll win. What is the first thing people need to know joining IM. Post it in this thread. I will try to decide today when I see some awesome post.

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    • Profile picture of the author sundrop881
      Let me add on to my small blurb said earlier:

      I have been in Internet Marketing for 3years now. I started off working for other people, all the time carrying a full-time job to pay the bills. That said, I slowly built websites and wordpress was/is so needed to save time. My goal was to eliminate the full time job and so I began to be an email responder -big time. I would download one video only to find another that seemed better. This went on for 2 years. Finally, I said enough is enough, and am focusing on one aspect...but the progress is still slow because there is that matter of promoting it on a slim budget. However, I feel confident the time spent will pay off since I am now focused and not helter-skelter as before. Thanks! It felt good to say all that.
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      • Profile picture of the author sundrop881
        Hi Caleb,

        Just realized that I really did not crystallize an answer to your question:

        Continuing on with the theme of staying focused, what a new marketer can do is use this warrior forum as a screening process for any IM offer that seems too good to pass up. That means, put the keywords of the title of the offer and the author's name into the Search above and submit it. You will usually be taken to a thread about the IM offer. Probably will even have people asking the same questions as you--is it worth it? Can the author be trusted? Is it a bunch of BS or can this product really help me? Do this and you will stay focused, as many a time I kept my money in my pocket, instead of laying it down due to excellent copywriting, but little substance in the IM offer.

        Don't worry. I'm done now. And...whether I win or not, I promise to be more active, again, in this warrior forum that has very honest people in it. I like that!
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    A WAR ROOM membership has been sent out... When they've been upgraded I'll announce who got it..

    Who doesn't love the element of surprise...
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  • Profile picture of the author goodewealth
    Hello Caleb,
    first of all would like to say Happy Belated Birthday to you. I will tell you this someone was nice enough to send me the thread to this and I am replying. I am sorry for lateness but still wanted to share even though the spot has been giving. The first thing I truly believe one is to have when entering IM is that they need to know patience first and foremost. Nothing comes overnite even with all the hype in the midst of the "ads" and "super letters" out there. Also, a person needs to focus on what their passion is and go for it and stick it out for the long haul. This means to not become a program hopper. I learned that the hard way. The next best thing is always 24hours away or less....... (sarcasm truly). I also would like to say that just because someone says something works for them does not mean it will work for you. You have to connect with what your strong points are and willingness to stick with it and see it through.....(another learning curve...but good one). Also, make sure you set aside a certain amount time daily to build your business....remember it is not a hobby this is life changing journey that is for the betterment of you and your family. I am very thankful. I almost lost my daughter to a drunk driver this past weekend and even though I miss some of the time online to do my daily marketing I am so thankfurl to spend that quality time with her at the hospital on a daily basis. Thank you all on Warriorforum! I have found some real gems here and hope to meet many more!

    Blessings,
    Cassandra
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    • Profile picture of the author sundrop881
      Originally Posted by goodewealth View Post

      Hello Caleb,
      first of all would like to say Happy Belated Birthday to you. I will tell you this someone was nice enough to send me the thread to this and I am replying. I am sorry for lateness but still wanted to share even though the spot has been giving. The first thing I truly believe one is to have when entering IM is that they need to know patience first and foremost. Nothing comes overnite even with all the hype in the midst of the "ads" and "super letters" out there. Also, a person needs to focus on what their passion is and go for it and stick it out for the long haul. This means to not become a program hopper. I learned that the hard way. The next best thing is always 24hours away or less....... (sarcasm truly). I also would like to say that just because someone says something works for them does not mean it will work for you. You have to connect with what your strong points are and willingness to stick with it and see it through.....(another learning curve...but good one). Also, make sure you set aside a certain amount time daily to build your business....remember it is not a hobby this is life changing journey that is for the betterment of you and your family. I am very thankful. I almost lost my daughter to a drunk driver this past weekend and even though I miss some of the time online to do my daily marketing I am so thankfurl to spend that quality time with her at the hospital on a daily basis. Thank you all on Warriorforum! I have found some real gems here and hope to meet many more!

      Blessings,
      Cassandra
      Wow! Is your daughter OK?

      Praying for her.
      Cathy
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    I hope your daughter gets better. In fact, if you need any help ill run a wso to your benefit.

    @sundrop you are now a war room member

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  • Profile picture of the author dagaul101
    First thing I would tell someone who wants to get involved in Internet Marketing is know the product as a customer first
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    • Profile picture of the author sundrop881
      Caleb, Thank you so very much! I am so excited!!!

      Now, I really do not like to do things for tradition-sake. But... I do like to start or continue new traditions that I deem worthy.

      This is one of those. So... on my birthday, I will award a war room upgrade as well.

      Yes, Caleb, I will enjoy this war room membership and will give back!
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