The Truth About Making Money Online

I have been on this Forum close to 4 years now and love all the
entrepreneurship, dreams and goals of people wanting to Make Money
Online. There are also many of you that love to come here and network,
learn from others and promote your business. I am writing my thread on
My Opinion of what it takes to be successful online. Please add your
ideas and thoughts on what has helped you become successful as well.
Be Honest...I think people want to hear the truth !!

Here are 7 Truths that need to be told for someone starting career with Internet Marketing

1. Pretend you are going to Internet College, most colleges take 4 to
8 years here in the USA. Why do some people think they can make a huge
living online in 30 to 60 days. Its not reality.

2. Treat ANY online marketing like a business. Even create a P&L
statement to track your success...or loss.

3. Hard Cold Fact - It takes money to make money...you are going to
have to invest in software, training, web site hosting and have a
marketing budget. Get out of your mind that everything on the Internet
is FREE !!! It's NOT

4. Educate yourself, don't be afraid to buy someones course on a niche
you are interested in. I have probably bought over 30 different WSO's
and most off them are under $20.00. You will spend $20 on dinner and
drinks but take way to long to make a decision on buying a $9.97 WSO.

5. Change your mindset and believe in yourself and that you can do
this. We have all been raised to think you have to get a JOB or start
your own Brick and Mortar Business. That is the old way of thinking.
We are in a web based world...you can work globally and have your
freedom....but you HAVE to change the way you think...

6. Start working on your brand, You Inc. from Day One. Leverage Social
Media, LinkedIn, YouTube, Blogs and this Forum to brand yourself as a
leader. Start by posting and sharing other peoples content (articles,
videos, blogs) until you can write your own. A turning point for me
was in 2010, after I hit 100 videos to my YouTube Channel and over 100
Blog Posts.
More leads, sales, new business and respect came my way. It takes
time...but that is all we have in life is time....so if you want to
make this your career. Start with your brand and never look back.

7. Never give up, you could be minutes or days away from your next sale, joint venture or breakthrough idea. You also need to find a service or product that makes you income online and then execute it times 100. If you sell one...you can sell 10...if you sell 10...you can sell 100...or 1,000.

Please share any comments or ideas on this blog.

Thanks
James Hickey
Internet Marketing Consultant - SDEntrepreneur
Internet Marketing Training Center - Internet Marketing Training Course