You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when...

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"You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when..."

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  • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
    Do you mean in the internet marketing niche?....

    Also... define "Big"

    Peace

    Jay
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    Bare Murkage.........

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    • Profile picture of the author yesacpow
      When you achieve what Ron Douglas has achieved

      Seriously though...

      I think you make it big when you have:

      1. Mastered your area of expertise - Article marketing, or whatever
      2. All your individual goals are met
      3. IMPORTANT - you don't have to worry about retirement because you have so much money saved up and coming in that it would take over 2000 years of hard spending to go dry

      I will keep adding more as I go along
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    • Profile picture of the author Ron Douglas
      Originally Posted by JayXtreme View Post

      Do you mean in the internet marketing niche?....

      Also... define "Big"

      Peace

      Jay
      Not specific to the IM niche. Big is whatever you consider "Big," Big Jay
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      • Profile picture of the author Kevin Riley
        You know you've made it big when your belts have are all too short, your stomach gets between you and the keyboard, and you just had to order the newly improved heavy-duty reinforced chair for your office.
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        • Profile picture of the author Zeus66
          Originally Posted by Kevin Riley View Post

          You know you've made it big when your belts have are all too short, your stomach gets between you and the keyboard, and you just had to order the newly improved heavy-duty reinforced chair for your office.
          Give it up for Kevin Riley, folks! He's here for two more shows this week.

          TRY THE VEAL!
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        • Profile picture of the author mikemcmillan
          Originally Posted by Kevin Riley View Post

          You know you've made it big when your belts have are all too short, your stomach gets between you and the keyboard, and you just had to order the newly improved heavy-duty reinforced chair for your office.
          Thanks Kevin, got that stuff covered. Now if I can just make some money .
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        • Profile picture of the author sonelt
          Now that was FUNNY!
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      • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
        Originally Posted by Ron Douglas View Post

        Not specific to the IM niche. Big is whatever you consider "Big," Big Jay
        My own, personal "big" was concrete stuff for my family..

        Homes paid for... cars paid for...

        Gave up a monster salary and perks in my father's business and doubled it within a year.

        Ca$h and independence were all my goals, targets, dreams..

        It was never about selling my own products. I was a six figure affiliate before I even knew what customer service was...lol...

        Somehow.. I think my own definition of "big" would probably take this thread on a tangent where it doesn't need to go

        As you were

        Peace

        Jay
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        Bare Murkage.........

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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      ...no matter what you do people bitch about it on forums.

      ...you have a full page devoted to you on saltydroid.

      ...just sending an email causes your server to crash.

      ...all your offers spark a bonus war between your affiliates.

      ...Frank Kern starts quoting YOU.

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  • Profile picture of the author Toby Lewis
    ...all of your income comes from your own products sold by JVs
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    • Profile picture of the author fredjr1978
      For me, it will be when I find myself working from home all the time and not having to worry about another job. Also, when I can travel with my family and having the opportunity to take my computer with me if I want to have the opportunity to work from where ever I want to.
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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        When you're only 5 foot 2, but people look "up" to you!:p

        Seriously though, it's about doing what you love, being successful at it, but most importantly, to me anyway, is when someone says thank-you, that really touched me, or you inspire me, or you made may day!

        And especially when someone asks you for a critique, you go over and beyond, give them free of charge a re-write or touch up, and they say, "Wow, you really rocked it! Thank you so much!"

        It's about those things you can't put a price tag on, the things you reap that no money can buy, after all, you do realize you can't take it with you when you go...right?

        Touch a life...then tell me how you feel!

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  • Profile picture of the author Zeus66
    Originally Posted by Ron Douglas View Post

    "You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when..."

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    ... people start buying what you're selling simply because you are the one selling it.

    John
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  • Profile picture of the author George Wright
    Originally Posted by Ron Douglas View Post

    "You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when..."

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    When your picture is posted at the FTC.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Rogers
    When the top results for your name on Google are at Salty Droid.
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  • Profile picture of the author tweetzon
    when i have subscribes? lol ;D
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  • Profile picture of the author JonathanBoettcher
    .... when you have a thousand RAVING fans.

    That goes for any market on the planet.
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  • Profile picture of the author rapidscc
    When you're rubbing shoulders with the giants,
    and earning as much as they do.
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  • Profile picture of the author LeivaMatias
    When you don't have to turn your computer on anymore..
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  • Profile picture of the author sdentrepreneur
    I am very active with Social Media, here in San Diego, I get people at business mixers or at bars I frequent, saying that I am their Facebook or Twitter Friend. With 50K combined, I am kinda like...ok...cool...buy me a drink...haha
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  • Profile picture of the author Marhelper
    You know you have made it "BIG" when:

    You go down to tie your shoelace and pass out due to oxygen deprivation ... ouch!
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  • Profile picture of the author joefizz
    Yea I know... it's when my PA says ..it's Mike Filsaine for you...

    Keep the faith!

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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Blaze
    When you have to tie it to your leg to stop it getting in the way....

    Oh wait wrong kind of 'big'

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Formby
    You know youve made it big when.....

    You goto clubs and the gold diggers are all over ya lol,
    you have 6 sports cars up your driveway
    you have holiday homes in like 8 countries
    you no longer have to drive you have a driver

    When money stops motivating you
    when you run out of things to buy
    when your wife has more jewlerry and shoes than mariah carey

    i could go on forever lol,

    Mikey
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  • Profile picture of the author Jimian
    ... when you see people copying your website or adding your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) to THEIR page.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sylvia Meier
    When those you idolized, and thought were the "big" boys start doing promos for YOUR product (It's a very cool feeling)

    When you can email those big boys and ask if they wanna promote something you created and you get a response and a yes.

    When you put out a product and know just because you are who you are, it will sell.

    When you can close the computer and spend a day with the family without worrying about the cash you are losing by not working.

    When you come home from a day with the family and go "LOL, well we were out, I made X dollars!) Nothing like passive income

    When people start thinking you MUST be doing something illegal, because you dont "work" and have nice things LOL.

    I could go on forever too.

    Sylvia
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr. Enthusiastic
    ... you host an Internet Marketing forum with 100,000 members.
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    • Profile picture of the author tresfavian
      Big for me is when I can afford to outsource some IM tasks.
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      • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
        You know you've made it big when you order a new speedo for your upcoming vacation, and the spandex plant goes on double shifts...
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        • Profile picture of the author Andy Hart
          Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

          You know you've made it big when you order a new speedo for your upcoming vacation, and the spandex plant goes on double shifts...
          That one cracked me up ROFL
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    a. when people start recognizing you offline from your online activities

    b. when people ask for your autograph

    c. you have all the money you need for life.

    As they say, 2 out of 3 ain't bad.
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  • Profile picture of the author PCRoger
    When I can quit my day job... for GOOD!

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  • Profile picture of the author Profit-smart
    Someone shows up at your house after spending weeks digging up your information, and asks for coaching.
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  • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
    People call you a scammer, your products have their own category on pirate sites, and forums start PhotoShop contests with your picture.
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    • Profile picture of the author Robert Puddy
      Originally Posted by CDarklock View Post

      People call you a scammer, your products have their own category on pirate sites, and forums start PhotoShop contests with your picture.

      crap i score on all 3 of those

      I even have a forum online soley dedicated to slagging me off. only 12people in it so far but hey as a get bigger maybe the owner could end up with a decent list. (be really cool if he uses the list to promote my stuff )

      But seriously you will know when you make it becuase you will become a target in forums etc, people just like to knock other people down. Dont complain about it embrace it

      Robert
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      • Profile picture of the author Sandor Verebi
        Originally Posted by Robert Puddy View Post

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        But seriously you will know when you make it becuase you will become a target in forums etc, people just like to knock other people down. Dont complain about it embrace it ...
        Hi Robert,

        That kind of activity is just the concomitant of the human nature. I'm sure you know that old saying that 'nobody kicks into a dead dog' (or something similar).

        Side note: as I'm able to see you are also a target here sometimes. Then as it follows from your own words: you done it.

        Take care,

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        • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
          You know you are at least on your way when you go over your analytics and find people checking you out in your keyword reports and clicking on your 'about me' pages.
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      • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
        Originally Posted by Robert Puddy View Post

        crap i score on all 3 of those
        I only score on two. Need to get that category all to myself, you know; and all that's really going to take is more products.
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        "The Golden Town is the Golden Town no longer. They have sold their pillars for brass and their temples for money, they have made coins out of their golden doors. It is become a dark town full of trouble, there is no ease in its streets, beauty has left it and the old songs are gone." - Lord Dunsany, The Messengers
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    • Profile picture of the author Chris Worner
      Originally Posted by CDarklock View Post

      People call you a scammer, your products have their own category on pirate sites, and forums start PhotoShop contests with your picture.
      hahaha, well done!
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  • Profile picture of the author gdrg
    Big is a subjective term.

    I´ve made it big when I made my first sale Been at it for 2 weeks now, think it'll take me about 2 more.
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    • Profile picture of the author mfleisch
      when you are receiving a steady income on a daily and weekly basis!
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  • Profile picture of the author hambehsam
    When you have streams of residual income coming in the 5 digits range on monthly basis, and when you longer have to bother about your bills again.
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Your production assistant mentions that maybe you should put a few pictures of a Ferrari, a yacht, and a mansion and your upcoming sales letter and you tell him/her to 'get real'.

      KJ
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  • Profile picture of the author butters
    When you actually take all your knowledge and share it with others and change there lives. When your story inspires others to do something and you get that email saying "thank you, you changed my life".
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  • Profile picture of the author Ehobbs
    I dont know "when my sales becomes a profit"
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  • Profile picture of the author Livetogreen
    your making that much money you don't know what to do with it
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Powers
    When you have your own brand and nearly every one in that area or other areas know it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rod Cortez
    .......when you're getting annoyed because the sales are coming in so fast you actually have to out source some hot, young coed from the Alpha Phi Sorority to keep track of all your sales and conversions.

    .......when your coffee mug collection gets bigger than Kevin Riley's hamster collection.

    .......when Allen Says finally invites you over his house to share a "stogie".

    .......when Paul Myers calls you a "baller". (Not to be confused with "bawler").

    RoD
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  • Profile picture of the author ConversionTime
    ... you dont have to worry about the money anymore the numbers just grow and its fun
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  • When Perry Belcher subscribes to MY list !!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Lucky500
    "You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when..."

    When people start PM'ing you and offering their lifesavings so you can teach them a thing or two.
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    • Profile picture of the author s.chas
      when you hit 6 figs a week and can't seem to buy enough inventory.
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    • Profile picture of the author dougp
      When you are living the lifestyle that you always dreamed of. To some people it could be owning a small island, and to others it could be working from home and enjoying a comfortable lifestyle.

      Doug
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      • Profile picture of the author cmc49
        I have more money then I can possibly spend and have taught many others to do the same.
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  • Profile picture of the author shaunjamie2005
    Originally Posted by Ron Douglas View Post

    "You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when..."

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    1. Ezine Articles accepts 20 of my articles in a row without giving me grief about something.
    2. Rank on the first page in Google for a competitive keyword
    3. More people are asking me for help than I am asking of them
    4. Now that I own my OWN site
    5. I can start a campaign from start to finish without looking back at any notes I have taken
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  • ...when you are making 5 figures daily

    ...when you are making 7 figures monthly

    ...when you have everything secured for your family and the only thing left to actually do is explore and experiment life with the ones you love

    Jay.
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  • Profile picture of the author entrepreneurjay
    You know you have made it big when you are happy with your life, your career, when you are your own boss, and have enough money to never have to worry about your bills again!
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  • Profile picture of the author SunnySahu
    ... when you're enjoying working, don't have any financial worries and enjoy quality time with your family.
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  • Profile picture of the author LetsGoViral
    ...when you're a millionaire.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nikhil V Nair
    Its when I can live a dream life through my online business and start my own company with some loyal hardworking employees.

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author basefunding
    "You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when..."

    Your content with what you do, how you do it and don't worry about the future. It should be a humbling experience too!
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  • Profile picture of the author Ninja_Warrior
    "You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when you live the mega lifestyle like some of the big internet guru , to live the lifestyle you want , to purchase things without looking at the price tag , to have holiday whenever you want and wherever you want to travel to.


    Cheers
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  • Profile picture of the author Jagged
    When you come home from a vacation that 10 years ago you would never been able to afford...and your little one crawls up in your lap & says..."thank you daddy"
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  • Profile picture of the author robertvance
    You Make it big when people start asking you for Advice and you have the knowledge to give it to them from your experience.
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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      ...some IM guru wannabe is taking pictures for his sales page in front of your house.
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      • Profile picture of the author butters
        Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

        ...some IM guru wannabe is taking pictures for his sales page in front of your house.
        Ok... Lol!
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  • Profile picture of the author arsde
    You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when...

    You change peoples life for the better.
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  • Profile picture of the author Greg Jacobs
    I would like to say "you have made it big" when you can turn off your computer for a month and come back and all this money is deposited in your bank account. Which some of us can do....

    however..

    Despite the lifestyle hype, the cold reality is all the "big guys" I know are completely maniacal about their business and i would say work on average work 60 hours a week++.

    But becoming a success is just the first step. That needs to be grown and maintained as ones career is a living organism.

    So dont believe the hype. When you make your first million, that is when the real work starts. (assuming you want to grow your business and not just bugger off to thailand or something...)
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  • Profile picture of the author WD Mino
    when your product sells out before it is launched
    when ceo's of corporations pay you 100 k for an hr of your time
    when media sites seek you out
    when you have a worldwide tour that sells out before it starts
    when your name is WD
    when the guru's are no longer able to s@ew you
    when the IM world eagerly awaits your next lesson
    When forums can't shut up about you
    when Donald trump wants to be like you
    When your bathroom toilet roll consists of thousand dollar bills
    When you launch your multimillion dollar system for $7 in a wso
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  • Profile picture of the author petelta
    When I started my entrepreneur career, I made a goal that when completely, I would consider I made it to the point I've always wanted. That goal was to be able to buy an Aston Martin DB9 with cash and no worries.

    I am not one to limit myself to internet marketing. I would like to get back into the offline market as well, but that's after I establish my brand names with internet marketing.

    I would consider I've made it in internet marketing when I can quit my full time job....wait, I did that....sweet, step 1 done. That was my first goal with IM, now onto to the next.

    That Aston Martin is calling my name.

    Travis
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  • Profile picture of the author ArnelRicafranca
    You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when you are making PASSIVE income to cover your entire expenses (plus MORE) while working less than 5 hours a week and has potential to just keep growing.

    Why? I consider that more of a true success than someone working 40-60 hours a week but making a lot more money.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bruce NewMedia
    You know you've made it big in IM, when you're on the FTC's speed dialer.... (lol)

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    • Profile picture of the author Mmfh
      When you are sitting at a picnic table beside the river with your family, having a couple of drinks with your wife while playing with the kids and tending to the BBQ, you take a quick look at the laptop and notice you have already made today what you used to make in a month working a normal job.

      When I get there I know I've made it big in IM!!

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  • Profile picture of the author marklyford
    I have the personal cell phone numbers for every "guru" I want to work with
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  • Profile picture of the author matthewd
    It's interesting that only a few of these consider "big" to be
    measured by the amount of OTHER people they can help...
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  • Profile picture of the author chestmary
    When I can quit my stupid job
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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    "You know you've made it big in Internet Marketing when..."

    You become the MENTOR.
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