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No Blueprint here - Just My Story :)

by JKflipflop
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Hi guys!

Been an eventful few months here at WF. But I am literally one of those people who should be the newbie's ray of light if I may say so

Haha. Coming to the point - Trust me when I say I was a noob just like most of the ones here on the forum. And let's face it - we all have been there. But right now - I want to share something which every newbie in IM should adhere to.

When I was new to IM, I did end up getting overwhelmed big time - Maybe a month or two in the beginning of my IM journey. These would be the most frustrating days. I would endlessly read and at times, even purchase producs without knowing what I want to do with them.

The truth is - it all changes very soon, provided you decide your business model!

Yep.

Decide Your Business Model!

Decide Your Business Model!

Decide Your Business Model!

The hay days for me began only when I zeroed down on a business model. I chose Clickbank to begin with - made a few sales here and there, but what was more important was that which ever learning items I purchased or free information I downloaded, once I chose Clickbank as my business model, these would be specific to Affiliate Marketing. I basically gave myself an edge over the old me - I now knew where I wanted to go!


Off course, there on it is a different story - I moved on from Clickbank to Amazon to promote physical products. Again, as I said, it is purely a matter of choice. I just wanted to apply the principles (overall) of product promotions which I had learnt in my tenure as a Clickbank Affiliate and apply them to other relevant areas. Glad that it turned out well!

The purpose of this post is to not give any newbie a blueprint - there really isn't and shouldn't be one, when it comes to IM; but basically get all of those who are overwhelmed by information when they start off, to zero down on their business model at the earliest.

IM has too many options -agreed. But, you need to choose only 1 to start off with. So why not make that decision at the earliest?

Trust me - people say there are no short cuts to success in IM. I do not believe that what I said is a short cut at all - but yes, if there are no shortcuts, why add self-created delays then?

Choose a plan of action - it could be anything - Adsense, Amazon/Clickbank promotions, Flipping, SEO .. anything! Ultimately, all it comes down to is mastering what you venture into and then reap the fruits of your hard work.

My heartiest best wishes to all the newbies here. I hope you realize your dreams soon.
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  • Profile picture of the author cashp0wer
    Good information here. You are exactly right that it is important to write out a business plan - any kind of plan. There are so many different ways you can go in this business. It is so easy to get confused. If you sit down and decide exactly what you want to do it will help you get started.
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    • Profile picture of the author JKflipflop
      Originally Posted by cashp0wer View Post

      Good information here. You are exactly right that it is important to write out a business plan - any kind of plan. There are so many different ways you can go in this business. It is so easy to get confused. If you sit down and decide exactly what you want to do it will help you get started.
      Totally true cashp0wer. I have gone to the extent of even pinning up my business plan on the whiteboard - nothing's worthless if you make it worth. Moreover, the more meticulous you are in IM, the more results it yields. I realized this as well that taking advantage of the fact that a career in IM in the long run gives you flexibility, is not a good idea.
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  • Profile picture of the author svsets10
    Great advice here, pretty much the same thing that I say over and over to athletes all the time. You would be surprised at what setting goals can do for all aspects of your life. Every once in a while I need to hear it from someone else though, I think this was just the kick that I needed as of late.
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  • Profile picture of the author eternalwarrior
    Awesome post! Belive me, over the last few months I have read over more than fifty WSO! Guess what? I followed none of them and I have made my own business model and will stick to it till I get result.
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    • Profile picture of the author JKflipflop
      Originally Posted by eternalwarrior View Post

      Awesome post! Belive me, over the last few months I have read over more than fifty WSO! Guess what? I followed none of them and I have made my own business model and will stick to it till I get result.
      Originally Posted by svsets10 View Post

      Great advice here, pretty much the same thing that I say over and over to athletes all the time. You would be surprised at what setting goals can do for all aspects of your life. Every once in a while I need to hear it from someone else though, I think this was just the kick that I needed as of late.
      Originally Posted by Warrior Machine View Post

      Can't deny to say that I'm a newbie. Looking here and there for something suitable for me. Still looking. I haven't decided yet what to do. I haven't found proper guide line and road map.
      Yes guys - The fact very much applies to all your cases. I am not saying use this story as an inspiration - but if you do feel you can relate to it, try and work your way towards what I missed out on initially. Time is money and the IM realm is a clear example of a place where this theory applies the most.

      All the best to all of you
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  • Profile picture of the author moneywar
    This is a good point. A plan is so important to achieving success in anything. It becomes
    even more important with something like IM, because there are so many different ways
    to go. Some for short term while other are long term. And when you are new that can lead
    to inaction- no bigger killer in IM. Which being it back to a plan. Excellent share.
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    • Profile picture of the author mmrumii
      Originally Posted by moneywar View Post

      This is a good point. A plan is so important to achieving success in anything. It becomes
      even more important with something like IM, because there are so many different ways
      to go. Some for short term while other are long term. And when you are new that can lead
      to inaction- no bigger killer in IM. Which being it back to a plan. Excellent share.
      You are rocking @Moneywar
      Your post is really informative and it has some tips for people who are trying to do something or just started. I am totally agree with you my friend.
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      • Profile picture of the author wesb
        Thanks for sharing!
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        • Profile picture of the author kevin jackson
          Glad to hear another newbie out there cracking the code. The light bulb went off and you had an epiphany; a moment of clarity. You then came back to let those on the other side of the glass know how sweet it is and that yes there is hope. You are not some brilliant genius guru. You are a regular Joe who bumped your head and banged it against the wall and actually escaped from the land of failure and poverty.

          I know you aren't a rich millionaire or whatever just yet but just to make a few hundred or a grand or two each month is an amazing accomplishment.

          Good to hear you got a taste of life on that side of the fence and finally broke yourself free.

          Stop jumping around from plan to plan. Stop asking a million questions before actually doing anything. Don't be afraid to spend a few weeks or a few months on one solid and proven gameplan. Don't be tempted by some brand new exciting method or some brand new exciting WSO or some brand new exciting product that everyone is raving about.

          Stick to your business model.
          Stick to your business model.
          Stick to your business model.
          Stick to your business model.

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  • Profile picture of the author David Sneen
    Sometimes it is the very number of plans that could work that paralyzes us. We want to be sure we have the best one. At some point, the best plan is the one we are usine. Run with it!
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  • Profile picture of the author Glenda from OZ
    Thanks for sharing your success - its so easy to get distracted, and go onto the next thing. Good advice for all us to keep focused.
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    • Profile picture of the author JKflipflop
      Originally Posted by Glenda from OZ View Post

      Thanks for sharing your success - its so easy to get distracted, and go onto the next thing. Good advice for all us to keep focused.
      Originally Posted by David Sneen View Post

      Sometimes it is the very number of plans that could work that paralyzes us. We want to be sure we have the best one. At some point, the best plan is the one we are usine. Run with it!
      Originally Posted by kevin jackson View Post

      Glad to hear another newbie out there cracking the code. The light bulb went off and you had an epiphany; a moment of clarity. You then came back to let those on the other side of the glass know how sweet it is and that yes there is hope. You are not some brilliant genius guru. You are a regular Joe who bumped your head and banged it against the wall and actually escaped from the land of failure and poverty.

      I know you aren't a rich millionaire or whatever just yet but just to make a few hundred or a grand or two each month is an amazing accomplishment.

      Good to hear you got a taste of life on that side of the fence and finally broke yourself free.

      Stop jumping around from plan to plan. Stop asking a million questions before actually doing anything. Don't be afraid to spend a few weeks or a few months on one solid and proven gameplan. Don't be tempted by some brand new exciting method or some brand new exciting WSO or some brand new exciting product that everyone is raving about.

      Stick to your business model.
      Stick to your business model.
      Stick to your business model.
      Stick to your business model.

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      Originally Posted by mmrumii View Post

      You are rocking @Moneywar
      Your post is really informative and it has some tips for people who are trying to do something or just started. I am totally agree with you my friend.
      Totally agree with you David.

      Kevin - I couldn't have worded it better. Really well spoken.

      I also thought that it would be wise to mention that while choosing a business plan is important, it is also equally important to experiment whenever you hear buzz around you regarding a prevalent opportunity.

      I am not implying that believing in the Rags to Riches stories is always
      relevant but yep - do venture into the open resources here at the WF to the deepest limits. As a noob - 1 mistake I made was always figuring out
      "time required for x method to earn me x money"!!! It really doesn't work that way.

      Everything's equally lucrative provided you pour all your effort into it
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