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Who is your best mentor and coach

by gudrunsmith
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Success does not come from buying into an income opportunity, but through the lesson you learn from your mentor and coach.


Do you have a mentor or coach and how many and what was the biggest lesson you learn from them?
#coach #mentor
  • Profile picture of the author wilsonljx
    I would recommend chris farrell as I have learnt quite a lot from him!
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  • Profile picture of the author TheZafraGroup
    Well I have my father as a great mentor to me. We're doing business together I'm pretty new in this industry but my father has been here for a while now so he's very knowledgeable already.

    As for a role model or someone I'd like to achieve the same feats, it's David Wood. He's amazing and we have a lot in common. He's an internet marketing powerhouse. Looking to get to his level one day.
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholasb
    doing what frank kern has said has made me the most money, best advice given, make a damn product and get out there and sell it.

    He actually used the F word instead of damn though
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    • Profile picture of the author TheZafraGroup
      Originally Posted by nicholasb View Post

      doing what frank kern has said has made me the most money, best advice given, make a damn product and get out there and sell it.

      He actually used the F word instead of damn though
      haha awesome. Gotta love Frank Kern! He's amazing as well. And yes, what he said about making a f***** product and get out there and sell is definitely true! No BS there.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Taylor
      Originally Posted by nicholasb View Post

      doing what frank kern has said has made me the most money, best advice given, make a damn product and get out there and sell it.

      He actually used the F word instead of damn though
      The problem with advice like that is that it is
      often taken out of context.

      Yes, create a product and get it out there. BUT
      only when you've thoroughly researched the
      market and you know there's a large enough
      group of people with money to spend on the
      product you intend to offer.

      Of all the potential coaching clients I've talked to,
      the most common reason for their lack of progress
      is the absence of proper niche research.


      John
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      • Profile picture of the author Eric Louviere
        I think it's good to pick a big niche where customers buy over and over again, but, most of the people I see who struggle, well, I agree with Frank... Just sell!! Too many waste years fiddling around and spinning their wheels instead of just f###ing selling something.

        And, Wayyy too many complain about sales attempts... And marketing techniques... Which is hilarious to me. It really is funny. For example, we have a forum loaded here with marketers right? How many complain about up sells? It's hilarious. Like, Im laughing right now. <-- see that smiley face, that's me laughing.

        Or, want to know what's even funnier? How people will defend their stance on being anti-up sells. That's even funnier. They really try to explain it all proper and sophisticated, like they are holy and righteous, and good saint people because... Oh no... I'll never, ever, never sell people upsells. I'll never have videos without controls no matter if it works or not... And so on. Freaking hilarious.

        Now I have a headache. I laughed too hard.
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        • Profile picture of the author shawoon98
          Originally Posted by Eric Louviere View Post

          I think it's good to pick a big niche where customers buy over and over again, but, most of the people I see who struggle, well, I agree with Frank... Just sell!! Too many waste years fiddling around and spinning their wheels instead of just f###ing selling something.

          And, Wayyy too many complain about sales attempts... And marketing techniques... Which is hilarious to me. It really is funny. For example, we have a forum loaded here with marketers right? How many complain about up sells? It's hilarious. Like, Im laughing right now. <-- see that smiley face, that's me laughing.

          Or, want to know what's even funnier? How people will defend their stance on being anti-up sells. That's even funnier. They really try to explain it all proper and sophisticated, like they are holy and righteous, and good saint people because... Oh no... I'll never, ever, never sell people upsells. I'll never have videos without controls no matter if it works or not... And so on. Freaking hilarious.

          Now I have a headache. I laughed too hard.
          The post was about your best mentor. Thanks anyway.
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    • Profile picture of the author bassem
      Originally Posted by nicholasb View Post

      doing what frank kern has said has made me the most money, best advice given, make a damn product and get out there and sell it.

      He actually used the F word instead of damn though
      do you have a name of an ebook of Frank Kern ?
      thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author haiyaiya
    google is my coach.
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  • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
    I'm not really into the whole "following a big product marketing guru" or anything.

    But I can say that my favorite person online would have to be Jason Fried and Matt Cutts.

    I really love listening to them both and don't mind playing their videos in the background while I work all day.

    Jason Fried has an amazing way of thinking outside of the box (probably some help from David H.), so I consider him my "Mentor" in a way that's different from your regular mentor.
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    • Profile picture of the author DaveWildash
      I expected more 'names' to be offered in this thread. Is this people being cagey or a comment on the quality of results from the coaching out there?

      Having said that I'm not going to offer any names myself. Firstly because I'm soooo slow at implementing that I've yet to turn any coaching into impressive results (another reason for the lack of names here?) and also because some of my best mentors have been my successful competitors. They can guide you a lot if you know what to look for.
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      • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
        Originally Posted by DaveWildash View Post

        I expected more 'names' to be offered in this thread. Is this people being cagey or a comment on the quality of results from the coaching out there?

        Having said that I'm not going to offer any names myself. Firstly because I'm soooo slow at implementing that I've yet to turn any coaching into impressive results (another reason for the lack of names here?) and also because some of my best mentors have been my successful competitors. They can guide you a lot if you know what to look for.
        There were only about 11 responses, 3 of which were from the same person. When it comes down to it, there are tons of great people to learn from in this industry, but everyone is different.

        Some people like to be taught in a manner where it's formal, some like to be taught in a fun way, some wish to just learn the information and implement it. I'm a fan of Jason Fried because he's about taking action and actually doing something.

        I don't think you need a coach to be successful, I think you just need the right mentality.. and sometimes you have to build that up.

        I started with a low self esteem, now I'm super pumped and excited every day. But I wouldn't be that way if I didn't take action.
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        • Profile picture of the author Nightengale
          You want names? Ok, I've got names for you:

          1. Ali Brown (AliBrown.com)
          2. Sheri McConnell (SmartWomenInstitute.com)
          3. Carrie Wilkerson (Barefoot-Executive.com)
          4. Joan Stewart (PublicityHound.com)

          There might be 1 or 2 others. But that's it! I might buy a random product here or there from someone else, but for the most part, I don't listen to ANYBODY else. I found mentors that resonate with me and have results to back up their teaching. And I've spent well over $1,000 with each of them.

          Sheri McConnell (who founded and ran the National Association of Women Writers for 10 years) was my mentor all of last year. I spent $3,000 for her coaching program last year (a year-long program) and it was well worth the investment! She is phenomenal!

          ALL of these women are experts in their field and hugely successful. They've also been around a long time.

          My advice is to pick one or two mentors, then put your blinders on to everything/everyone else and FOCUS:

          F -- Follow
          O -- One
          C -- Course
          U -- Until
          S -- Successful

          Do what they tell you to do. ALL of it, not just part of what they tell you to do. IMPLEMENT!

          Hope that helps!

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  • Profile picture of the author Suthan M
    Who is your best mentor and coach
    I have boatloads of most critical, encouraging, and most humbling mentors..

    they are 'my past failures'...
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    • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
      Originally Posted by Suthan M View Post

      I have boatloads of most critical, encouraging, and most humbling mentors..

      they are 'my past failures'...
      Just make sure you aren't continuing to fail.

      Here's a great video by Jason Fried

      http://vimeo.com/4717683


      Originally Posted by Jeremy Miner View Post

      My best mentor is my failure, they help me find out the way to success.
      I know you posted after I posted this... but watch that video
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      • Profile picture of the author Suthan M
        Originally Posted by Justin Lewis View Post

        Just make sure you aren't continuing to fail.

        Here's a great video by Jason Fried

        Jason Fried @ Big Omaha 2009 on Vimeo
        I think you can't learn how not to fail. From my experience, you can learn to fail, to accept it, to look at the failures, analyze the mistake, and learn how to work around to making it better and ultimately getting out of failure.

        maybe that's what brought me the success I have today
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        • Profile picture of the author Justin Says
          Originally Posted by Suthan M View Post

          I think you can't learn how to fail. From my experience, you can learn to fail, to accept it, to look at the failures, analyze the mistake, and learn how to work around to making it better and ultimately getting out of failure.

          maybe that's what brought me the success I have today
          Exactly dude.

          Just maintain that lifestyle and you'll go far. A failure isn't terrible, but make sure you aren't failing nonstop. Success is inevitable, if you push yourself.
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          • Profile picture of the author copywriter
            Drew Eric Whitman! CA$HVERTISING I made my first $100K within 12 months of buying his $100 course and to this day it is still better than 99% of the Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars I have invested in training since.

            Drew is head and shoulders above virtually every copywriter alive today.

            Followed by Yanik Silver. I have never seen Yanik release even one bad product in 12 years plus he has a heart of Gold.
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        • Profile picture of the author barbling
          Originally Posted by Suthan M View Post

          I think you can't learn how not to fail. From my experience, you can learn to fail, to accept it, to look at the failures, analyze the mistake, and learn how to work around to making it better and ultimately getting out of failure.

          maybe that's what brought me the success I have today
          Very true indeed!

          Also, follow the marketing ideas of marketers you admire but don't know. For example,

          Wacky Central - Best Priced Internet Marketing Resources - The Best For Less

          They write *brilliantly*! I've been so inspired by reading their messages and have tried to implement their ideas meself.

          It's taking a looong time, mind you, but then again...

          Anything worth possessing is worth time.
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      • Profile picture of the author Haso
        Justin, I just watched the video of Jason Fried you linked to - he's noteworthy.

        I've recently begun a coaching program, am just getting involved with mentors. The jury is still out. I won't hesitate to take advantage of the money-back guarantee, should a there be a lack of integrity or value for dollars spent, or should there be a presence of excessive regurgitation.

        I'm basically upbeat, and I've said this before - I prefer to be cautiously optimistic. There's a lot of disingenuous behavior out there.

        Jason Fried appears to be pretty congruent, walks his talk. Thank you for the introduction.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeremy Miner
    My best mentor is my failure, they help me find out the way to success.
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    My Mum, Dad and Grandad. They're the hardest working
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  • Profile picture of the author drmani
    Originally Posted by gudrunsmith View Post

    Do you have a mentor or coach and how many and what was the biggest lesson you learn from them?
    Jay Abraham.

    He taught me many dozen things - but the biggest has to be the importance
    of lifetime value of a client, and how to maximize it.

    All success
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    • Profile picture of the author myob
      Larry the Cable Guy

      "Get 'er done"
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie123
    My best mentor? That it is only business, take nothing personal!
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  • Profile picture of the author Jake Gray
    Fill a demand in a niche.

    1...2...3.... Done
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  • Profile picture of the author InternetMarketingIQ
    I learnt everything I knowz from teh Salty Droid. Oops... sorry that is gonna piss some people off for sure, but it's Sunday.
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  • Profile picture of the author spearce000
    Another vote for Jay Abraham. His advice changed my view of doing business in general, and doing business on the Internet in particular.
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  • Profile picture of the author timpa
    I just got Alex Jeffreys as my mentor two weeks ago. I don't have any experience with any other but I have been online for 9 months or something and the 2 past weeks I have really moved forward and even made my first commissions.

    Great stuff, if you are interested you can read more about Alex and what I am learning on my Blog: tim-lundin.com

    I would love to have a following that want's to take on the jourey to the top with me!

    Good Luck
    Tim Lundin
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  • Profile picture of the author Sandy Martin
    For now I don't have particular guru, what I am doing now is copying what my boss is learning and eventually hit the right marketing strategy by this...(maybe now you understand why I don't have any guru)
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  • Profile picture of the author isee
    Their products aren't cheap but I like the way Jeff Walker & Frank Kern present their content. You can adapt and learn alot from them - as long, as previously stated, you take action.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mahara Adhe
    I have a few, and it's tough to say who is the best..

    As far as those that I speak directly to...

    KJ

    Taught me the value of having a process to everything. Also, he taught me that content is very valuable (this advice was actually given before Panda), so to focus on having the best and quickest ways to create quality content. Another piece of advice was to own as many of the assets that I use as possible, as this helps you control things. He slaps me across the head when I start just going each and every direction instead of laying out a process and treating everything as a well-planned business.

    Danielle Schaeffer

    Taught me about having the correct funnels set up. She speaks with me every week and lets me in on the newest tips and tricks for things. She's also a stickler for making sure that you have a process set for things. So she keeps me on course and up to date.
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