Just Because You Made Some Money Doesn't Make You A Guru!

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I sold online since about 1991 and did OK I guess, but then in 2002 I joined the Warrior Forum and learned quite a bit and made more money. Well, after about a month, I decided I would write a thread to tell everyone what I knew about internet marketing. I was going to help them and at the same time let it be known I was an authority in my field.

What I really did was let everyone know what a dumbass I was and that I didn't even understand the concept of internet marketing, let alone why I was making a few bucks. I was just lucky.

I knew I was writing articles and doing some pay-per-click stuff and exchanging links but I still didn't understand the concept of what was making me money until I read a post by Allen Says. It said there is no big secret to internet marketing and to do something daily to promote your business and it will all add up.

Well, there was the whole ball in the nutshell. Do something daily to promote your business. I was doing that and didn't even realize it. Writing articles, pay-per-clicks, exchanging links, joint ventures, search engine optimizations, and etc they were all adding up. That was the secret if there is one...............doing something every day.

Oh yeah, a friend of mine, maybe you heard of him, Paul Myers, let me know what I wrote wasn't quite right between the time I wrote it and the time I read the post Allen made. Paul set me on course though in a kind way.

I guess my point is, even if you are making money, it's good to know why it's working and not just the steps you're taking. The steps could be to specific for another type business but if you know why it's working then you can adjust it to fit any kind of business.
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  • Profile picture of the author George Wright
    Nice post Charles.

    Paul who? Allen who?

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  • Profile picture of the author Ken Preuss
    Charles,

    I'm just glad IM has been successful for you. With that face, public speaking is definitely out.

    Good post.

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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      With that face, public speaking is definitely out.
      Charles - just ignore Ken...I think you are beeeyooooteeefulllll!
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles E. White
      Originally Posted by Ken Preuss View Post

      Charles,

      I'm just glad IM has been successful for you. With that face, public speaking is definitely out.

      Good post.

      Ken
      Ken, you hurt my feelings like many Warriors have here, I work hard to look this good and even got all dressed up to do that Glamour Shots picture. It took me hours to get my hair just right!

      Thanks Kay, sweetie! See Ken, apparently you have no taste.
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          Originally Posted by BIG Mike View Post

          You know I was just reading on CNN the other day that the French are doing wonders with partial face transplants. With all your money, you might want to consider it or maybe just fund research into total head transplants
          You crack me up BIG MIKE...lol

          maybe the man is comfortable with the way he looks
          and any changes might cause serious trauma...lol

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        • Profile picture of the author Charles E. White
          Originally Posted by BIG Mike View Post

          You know I was just reading on CNN the other day that the French are doing wonders with partial face transplants. With all your money, you might want to consider it or maybe just fund research into total head transplants
          Cruel, very cruel Mike! Apparently you didn't see what Kay wrote


          =the scary thing is another warrior has exactly the same photo as you Charles.
          Yeah, he stole my picture! That takes a lot of nerve!
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          • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
            Originally Posted by Charles E. White View Post

            Cruel, very cruel Mike! Apparently you didn't see what Kay wrote




            Yeah, he stole my picture! That takes a lot of nerve!
            Why anybody would wanna steal that picture is beyond me.

            J/K.

            And no, I ain't no guru and I don't play one on TV either.
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    damn good looking hehe, sorry for the interuption, but i have a small notice, there is a tooth missing.

    About the thread, yea, I think so myself, actually I think whats good about IM is that as long as there are some people using their minds, there is no limit, so gurus are not to be out, thats good, cuz I am not one hehe
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        Originally Posted by BIG Mike View Post

        OMG - Don't tell me he's breeding
        This one little comment alone made my day...LOL

        crack me up really good...

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        • Profile picture of the author Charles E. White
          Ya Know, there are a lot of sick people in this forum. How could anyone make fun of my looks when I made such a wonderful post? Read the thread, don't concentrate on my picture if it bothers you. It's the information that counts!

          Please send money via PayPal for a face-lift to:
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          • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
            Charles,
            How could anyone make fun of my looks when I made such a wonderful post? Read the thread, don't concentrate on my picture if it bothers you. It's the information that counts!
            Why do you think I don't have a picture posted?


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          • Profile picture of the author Charann Miller
            Originally Posted by Charles E. White View Post

            Ya Know, there are a lot of sick people in this forum. How could anyone make fun of my looks when I made such a wonderful post? Read the thread, don't concentrate on my picture if it bothers you. It's the information that counts!

            Please send money via PayPal for a face-lift to:
            Save the money, beauty is within...
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  • Profile picture of the author Richniche
    Originally Posted by Charles E. White View Post

    I guess my point is, even if you are making money, it's good to know why it's working and not just the steps you're taking. The steps could be to specific for another type business but if you know why it's working then you can adjust it to fit any kind of business.
    I even wonder how much money one must earn before being called a guru. Or even the length of earning consistently. Or I think it's the people who learned from him started calling him a guru.
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  • Profile picture of the author tonyd13
    Great post Charles. The Internet was aroundin 1991?!
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      • Profile picture of the author Charles E. White
        By Popular demand and especially for Big Mike, I brought my picture back.
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        • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
          Originally Posted by Charles E. White View Post

          By Popular demand...I brought my picture back.
          Thanks Charles!

          I'm feeling better about myself already :p

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  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    ...And just because you put up a glamor shot doesn't make you a beauty queen.



    It said there is no big secret to internet marketing and to do something daily to promote your business and it will all add up.
    Bingo. The secret is to stop looking for "the secret" and start taking action.

    Cheers,
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles E. White
      Paul, I have seen your picture many times......hell, you should put it back up while I take mine down!

      Might be a little hard to take anyone serious with a beautiful picture like this because the readers are in awe!
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    • Profile picture of the author Killer Joe
      Charles,

      Put that dang avatar back up where we can all see it.

      Everytime I see your picture it reminds me of the importance of not taking yourself too seriously. We all know how much drama that can lead to

      It also reminds me of how good looking I am, and all that "There but for the grace of God, blah blah" stuff.

      I, for one, always got a kick out of seeing it, and to say it made you stand out from the crowd would be an understatement.

      Cheers,

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        I agree! Put it back up. We like it!

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  • Profile picture of the author Rachael
    Originally Posted by Charles E. White View Post



    I knew I was writing articles and doing some pay-per-click stuff and exchanging links but I still didn't understand the concept of what was making me money until I read a post by Allen Says. It said there is no big secret to internet marketing and to do something daily to promote your business and it will all add up.
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    Great post. Where can I get this article ?
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    • Profile picture of the author Charles E. White
      Rachael,

      This was a post Allen made years ago. I haven't seen the post anywhere lately but it was so good that I printed it out and saved it. I will find it in the next couple of days and post it, with Allen's permission. It will be something you might want to save too. I applied it and it was a turning point to my online business.
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  • Profile picture of the author daijoubu
    Very true post Charles, and good advice by Allen too. Anyone can win lotto but it doesn't mean they know how to make money.
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  • Profile picture of the author wealthwarrior
    Someone here said that 90% of WSOs work, if you would "work" them
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  • Profile picture of the author OmarNegron
    wow great post man!

    It is so true that everyday you have to put effort into your business.

    "An internet presence is not built overnight, it's formed one day at a time"

    I think I just made that quote up..lol good stuff!

    Your friend

    Omar!
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  • Profile picture of the author wclements
    ... And Just Because You're a "Guru" Doesn't Mean
    You Made Some Money!

    *lol*

    I've met a number of consultants and business
    advisers that were lucky to hold onto their jobs
    so they could make the mortgage payments.

    It's funny what can be used as credibility currency
    in a sales process that is really useless as an
    indicator of actual credibility.

    In any case, great post Charles. Thanks
    for sharing.

    -William Clements
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan50
    Your a guru if you know more than your customer about a subject that they will pay you to know more about.
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    • Profile picture of the author Writing Pete
      Originally Posted by Alan50 View Post

      Your a guru if you know more than your customer about a subject that they will pay you to know more about.
      Classic entrepreneur attitude!
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  • Profile picture of the author Rachael
    Charles, I look forward to reading it.
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