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Hello fellow warriors,

Not really sure what correct forum to post this message on so posted it on two.

Been reading the post of Sean Morrissy and realized what I need is a mentor to guide and show me the correct way of doing IM. There are many free information out there and I've seen a lot of them but I'm thinking of getting the information from a person who has really done what I want to do. That is earning a decent living doing IM. And then it got me thinking what I have to offer in return. I don't have enough funds to pay for a mentor and no one would just accept an apprentice without anything in return would they? Then it hit me to offer my skills and services in exchange for a mentorship. A sort of a give and take arrangement where both of us will benefit. I could help out my mentor and at the same time learn the ropes.

For those asking what my "skills" are I'll try to explain myself.

I'm a graphic designer (using Photoshop) and layout designer (using InDesign). I already outsource my services (in a different niche, not IM) and get some income from this. I also have other offline sources of income but would like to see if I can do IM fulltime and reach my income goals.

Though my graphic designing niche is different, I have no problem doing designs for the IM niche such as logos, headers, footers, ebook covers, etc. Those headers used by other websites could be used as inspiration or I can do a completely new concept/design. It's just a matter of telling me what is needed and the general requirements and I'll have the design done.

In layout design, I can layout ebooks. You'll notice that almost all ebooks available are usually made using "Word" and then converted into PDF. There's nothing wrong with that but by using a program like InDesign, I can layout an ebook in a more "professional" manner. It'll be just like an actually book, even ready for actual printing, or even in a "magazine style". When converted into PDF, I can also customize it to embed videos, images, etc. It may or may not make any difference in sales but it will certainly look better.

I also have basic HTML skills and have designed my own websites and set-up self hosted blogs using Wordpress themes. Though not really an expert, I could put up a website (either using HTML or Wordpress) without any problem.

I also have my own web hosting reseller account which I use to host my sites, about 5 right now, and can host unlimited domains up to my package limit.

Aside from the above, I can also do the following for my "mentor".

- article directory submission
- authority site baclinking
- RSS submission
- video submission
- press release submission
- blog commenting/posting
- forum posting
- social site account creation
- blogspot creation
- and more

It is up to you to decide the value of the skills/services that I offer.

I am looking for someone who is successful in IM and could show me proof and would be willing to teach me one-on-one the ins and outs of the business and help me reach my income goal which is very modest.

I am not looking to take advantage of anyone and would be exchanging my skills and services. I am also a fast learner and love to learn new things.

One of my other purposes is to have a long term relationship/friendship with someone where we can compliment each other. I am not here for the short term.

If anyone is interested, just send me a PM. Let me know if you have any questions and I'll get back to you.

Thanks,
Carlos
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  • Profile picture of the author kkrueger
    You have a lot of talent. It would be great if you offered your services in a WSO. And then maybe partnered with someone. Your talents could compliment theirs.

    You sound like you have a lot to offer...I wish you much success!
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    • Profile picture of the author Caragui
      Originally Posted by kkrueger View Post

      You have a lot of talent. It would be great if you offered your services in a WSO. And then maybe partnered with someone. Your talents could compliment theirs.

      You sound like you have a lot to offer...I wish you much success!
      Thanks for the comment Kkrueger.

      Not really sure if I should offer my services in the WSO but you have a point.

      If anyone should be able to read this post and find my offer interesting that would be great.
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  • Profile picture of the author geoffcruz
    Why dont you offer your skills here as a graphic designer, save up enough money then talk to Sean Morrisy and ask him how much it will take for him to mentor you.
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  • Profile picture of the author Andyhenry
    Most IM mentoring is charged at around $2k - $3k, but with your current skills it sounds more like you just need someone to hold you accountable and sanity check your ideas.
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Bruno
    By reading your post here I'm not sure why you need a mentor you already have the necessary skills of what it takes to be successul.

    You just need to pick a business model you can "plugin" to your skills and you'll be off and earning money.

    Frank Bruno
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  • Profile picture of the author Caragui
    @geoffcruz
    Thant may be one option

    @Andyhenry
    Thanks for the amount idea. At least I know now what it'll cost. You seem to have hit the nail right on the head. With so many "money making" ideas around, a mentor would be a great help toweed everything out and point me in the right direction.

    @Frank Bruno
    Thanks for confidence. I did a lot of researching ang learning to learn all this things which would be useful to IM. I've got a business model idea right now and will try this out.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steven W Johnson
    Hey Caragui,

    You CERTAINLY sound like you have sufficient skills to trade for some pretty advanced mentoring. The 64,000 dollar (million?) question is: mentoring you to do WHAT? A mentor who could assist you in building up a graphics design firm or web development empire is NOT necessarily the mentor you want if you are interested in say, digital product development, or becoming an advanced affiliate marketer / list development expert.

    It sounds like you are interested in hosting web sites. Do you want to pursue that?

    You appear to know something about social site / e-community development - is that where you want to go?

    Evaluate what you just LOVE to do, and THEN and ONLY THEN, will you be able to choose an appropriate mentor (and if it's a barter deal, your hill is an even higher climb than if you have working capital), however, your risk is mostly your time - but time IS money, or so they say (smiling)

    If you're interested in Direct Networking, I could work you in - sounds like you would have a lot to offer my group.
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  • Profile picture of the author morry
    Sounds like you've got a lot of skills there. Hopefully someone snaps you up. Just make sure that anyone who PM's you about this really can teach you what you want to learn. Ask them why they should be your mentor.

    Steven made a good point above. How do you want to start with IM? Do you want to do affiliate marketing? Your own info products? Your graphic design business?

    Figure that out and it will make things easier for you.

    Sean
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  • Profile picture of the author Caragui
    Thanks for your inputs guys,

    I may not have been clear with I was looking for. Sorry for that.

    Like I most of said, I've got some skills which would be handy in IM. We all know that there are many ways to make money out of IM.

    The model I'm interested in is niche marketing. By that I mean putting up websites, driving traffic to them and monetizing the site. Monetizing could be by adsense, affiliate products, kontera, CPA, etc. I would like to put up multiple websites in different niches. Let's say 20 or even more, and if each site can earn an average of $ 2-3 a day. That would be great. I'd consider that a success. As some people say, "rinse and repeat"

    I'm looking for websites that will need minimal maintenance once launch. Just the occasional optimization or changes if it does not perform to expectations. By niches I mean those with demand and where people are looking for solutions to their problems. I'm not really interested in the "making money online niche". I consider it too saturated and I'm not comfortable telling other people how to make money when I'm not an expert myself.

    So what skills or knowledge that I'll need?

    - proper keyword research
    - promotion
    - how to drive traffic
    - best monetization model for each niche

    That's just some of the skill off the top of my head right now. Bottom line is with so many "free info" around I got messed up on which system or tip to follow. That's where a mentor will come in to point me to the right path and in exchange I can help him in his business.

    And as Morry said, I need someone who can show me proof that he's done what I want to do and would be willing to help me.

    To Steven,

    Think answered most of your questions. I'm not really sure what Direct Marketing is but would like to discuss things with you if you like. Don't want to close any doors until I've researched things completely.
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  • Profile picture of the author jhongren
    Hi Carlos,

    I think since you have the skills and resources,
    you just need someone to give you that direction
    so you can move ahead.

    I think WarriorForum - Internet Marketing Forums - View Profile: Michael Mayo
    can help you out in this.

    He has helped me when I am in the same situation
    as you...and he is a GREAT Guy!

    Try to PM him.

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author Caragui
    Hello John,

    Thanks for the tip. Sent PM to Michael and we'll just wait what he decides. Will let you know either way by PM.

    Carlos
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  • Profile picture of the author Steven W Johnson
    Direct NETWORKING (not the same as direct marketing) is an emerging business model and discipline that has flown largely under the radar in the past couple of years. Thanks to the penetration of broadband connectivity worldwide, and the resulting explosion of the SMM space (social media marketing), it is a strategy that drives a mack truck straight through the wall that has managed to separate Internet Marketers (who trust network marketing about as far as they can throw it) from Network Marketers (who, for the most part have trouble keeping the virii away from the computer, never mind using the Internet as the main marketing engine behind their business) Lately, I've been referring to the model as "electronic tribal marketing" - an overview of which (sorry, no sales pitches in this one) you can view here - http://ravad.net/overview

    It's really no different than classic Internet marketing except for the monetization strategy, which, I will forever argue, is VASTLY more passive and residual than any traditional IM revenue methodology, IF (and it's a very big if) you learn from someone who knows what they are doing (few do) and then you pound away until YOU get it right (again, many have tried - not many pass this test)

    A close associate (and WF member) recently suggested that you could use ETM tactics to build ANY organization, business, or profession - with a little bit of tweaking, they're right.
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  • Profile picture of the author Caragui
    Hello Steven,

    Checked out the link you provided and Direct Marketing seems very interesting. I'd like to model my business to create passive/residual income.

    You mentioned that you might be able to work me in your group. Please let me know how we could go about it.

    Thanks,
    Carlos
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  • Profile picture of the author adrianr26b
    Carlos gday adrian from sydney. I have a Mentor for you his name is Dean Holland. tpye that in2 google search and its the third one down. He will help u if you want. It will bring up dean holland the journey to become an internet entrepenuer. Let me know if this helps you. He was a student of alex jeffreys who make over 700k online p.a This is not a get rich quick scheme, this is how to build an online marketing business from being a newbie. Hope that helps u mate!
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  • Profile picture of the author Caragui
    Thanks Adrian,

    Will try to contact Dean. BTW, have you informed him about me or do I contact him cold?
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  • Profile picture of the author Steven D Smith
    For the money you spend on a coach, you could be probably do more with it by starting to invest it into your new business. I think you just have to believe in yourself and your abilities.

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author Jaysmyne
    I was seeking out a mentoree someone to intern under me, but apparently that enraged people...apparently I'm not credible enough...yes I'm sore from it..I just put my heart on the table bounced happily into the warrior forum looking to help and got stomped on...
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    • Originally Posted by Jaysmyne View Post

      I was seeking out a mentoree someone to intern under me, but apparently that enraged people...apparently I'm not credible enough...yes I'm sore from it..I just put my heart on the table bounced happily into the warrior forum looking to help and got stomped on...
      You know exactly why your post got deleted. And why would you post that here?

      Do yourself a favor, cut your loses - use the Warrior forum to learn, ask questions, work on building your knowledge and business. Then you won't have the credibility issue that you set yourself up for. You learn best by doing, not the having-others-do-it-for-you shortcut.

      Mark
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