24 Reasons I Enjoy Being an Internet Marketer

Shardul Doshi

12 years ago

You forgot the main reason - there is lots of money everywhere.

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threezerozero

12 years ago

good inspirational post for me, those are some things i would like to have as i just started my foray into internet marketing. its the freedom i seek.

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TheOctavius

12 years ago

These threads really give me a lot of motivation.
I LOL-ed @ 14 ... 2 hour lunch breaks are awesome

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Irwin Dominguez

12 years ago

I enjoy IM for many reasons you've mentioned already (I'm not a full-time IMer yet.)

I really love IM because of the low start up costs, abundance of free/ cheap resources, and the ROI is crazy relative to a B&M business model.

IM rules - I'm glad the rest of the world doesn't understand what we do; more niches for us to dominate!!!!

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mlord10

12 years ago

Originally Posted by irdominguez

I enjoy IM for many reasons you've mentioned already (I'm not a full-time IMer yet.)

I really love IM because of the low start up costs, abundance of free/ cheap resources, and the ROI is crazy relative to a B&M business model.

IM rules - I'm glad the rest of the world doesn't understand what we do; more niches for us to dominate!!!!

You make great points about both the low start up costs, and the fact that the ROI can be absolutely phenomenal when compared to a traditional brick & mortar business.

I put this list together looking at more of the freedom/lifestyle side of things...but I also realize there are a lot of business advantages, like the ones you have mentioned above.

I know we can come up with a few more...what else can you add to this list Warriors?

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atlantarobin 12 years ago

Originally Posted by irdominguez

IM rules - I'm glad the rest of the world doesn't understand what we do; more niches for us to dominate!!!!

Do we get a secret decoder ring, too? Yes, that's exactly what I feel like I need sometimes -- a secret IM decoder ring. Fun stuff, this IM.
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Randall Magwood

12 years ago

I like this list!

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Gama Seva

12 years ago

Honey, the rent is due today!

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contentwriting360

Banned 12 years ago

Good read. Nothing can be much better when you're your own boss. You can be lazy and upbeat whenever you want. You can hear and read great ideas in the open. In the world of employees (I don't have anything against them though), you got to be very close with your immediate superior to learn things that only the higher-ups share with on their close-door or synergy meetings.

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redeyegirl

12 years ago

Interesting posting I believe this list why we are here or as IM
You can fired your boss anytime and be your own boss for your business

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Will Edwards

12 years ago

Nice list.

I enjoy it for all the reasons you mentioned. But there is nothing quite like being able to take the dog for a walk along the beach whenever I want.

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Nick Copy

12 years ago

The money is the only motivation I need. You bring up a good point about commuting; many North Americans spend more time in their vehicles driving to work each year than they do on vacation.

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Mantasmo

12 years ago

Great list, well thought out!

As for me, money isn't the motivator. I've been making a very decent living online (not necessarily doing "Internet Marketing") for some time now and here's what matters to me the most - freedom. Freedom to work from anywhere, at any time.

I love not having to "go to work" every day. I enjoy my work, so I don't really feel like I'm working (most of the time). I don't have debt (freedom). I have over a years worth of average full-time salary in my savings account and no serious commitments. No kids, no mortgage, no loans. It's a great feeling.

My second motivator is success. Seeing a new project take off, getting positive feedback from clients/customers, etc. Knowing that I helped someone in business or personal life makes me feel great.

^^those are pretty common motivators, I know that.

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mlord10

12 years ago

Originally Posted by bnetwork

Great list, well thought out!

As for me, money isn't the motivator. I've been making a very decent living online (not necessarily doing "Internet Marketing") for some time now and here's what matters to me the most - freedom. Freedom to work from anywhere, at any time.

I love not having to "go to work" every day. I enjoy my work, so I don't really feel like I'm working (most of the time). I don't have debt (freedom). I have over a years worth of average full-time salary in my savings account and no serious commitments. No kids, no mortgage, no loans. It's a great feeling.

My second motivator is success. Seeing a new project take off, getting positive feedback from clients/customers, etc. Knowing that I helped someone in business or personal life makes me feel great.

^^those are pretty common motivators, I know that.

While money is one of the motivators for me, I definitely agree that FREEDOM, and not having to "go to work" everyday is definitely something you just cannot put a price on.

I love the fact that I create my own schedule...sometimes that is working 12 hours a day, and on other days it may only entail checking emails, etc.

Living on your own schedule and not someone else's is very liberating...and just one of the many reasons I love this business!

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Caragui

12 years ago

Originally Posted by bnetwork

Great list, well thought out!

As for me, money isn't the motivator. I've been making a very decent living online (not necessarily doing "Internet Marketing") for some time now and here's what matters to me the most - freedom. Freedom to work from anywhere, at any time.

I love not having to "go to work" every day. I enjoy my work, so I don't really feel like I'm working (most of the time). I don't have debt (freedom). I have over a years worth of average full-time salary in my savings account and no serious commitments. No kids, no mortgage, no loans. It's a great feeling.

My second motivator is success. Seeing a new project take off, getting positive feedback from clients/customers, etc. Knowing that I helped someone in business or personal life makes me feel great.

^^those are pretty common motivators, I know that.

I feel the same way. Money is the the tool to the final goal which is freedom.

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cantinaband 12 years ago

As a newbie to seo & internet marketing, these posts are very inspirational. Keep up the good work and I'll see you at the top
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GloriaBrandt

12 years ago

After reading your list I understood that you are feeling very free with your IM business. I like that you have so much freedom, working when you want and enjoying it!
It's true that if you don't have a boss to set you a timetable you can wake up whenever you want and do as many breaks as you wish. This is a huge advantage.

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svk_hereiam

12 years ago

great reasons.... but the biggest of them all is that its 100 times easier to make lots of money on the internet than anywhere else

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UberNoob

12 years ago

Easy access to Youtube

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Banned 12 years ago

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sidcandid 12 years ago

I really like yor list and can bet that you have seen great success as an Internet marketer. I congrtulate you on your success and thanks for the inspirational post.
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WinningMedia

12 years ago

I couldn't agree more, coffee does taste better from the home office

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ceenote100

12 years ago

This list is spot on. Especially #1. It feels great that I can go out to eat, come back home and watch a movie then go back online and work. That's like a 3 hour break for me.

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mlord10

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ceenote100

This list is spot on. Especially #1. It feels great that I can go out to eat, come back home and watch a movie then go back online and work. That's like a 3 hour break for me.

Ha! We have to get our work done...but I've definitely done that before!:rolleyes:

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Kal Sallam

12 years ago

One word "Freedom" if you ask me.

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Shawn Wilson 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kal Sallam

One word "Freedom" if you ask me.

Spot on.

Exactly what we all want to achieve.
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Alex The Lion

12 years ago

Very nice list.

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spriyada

12 years ago

Great list. I can't wait to not worry about Monday. Not there yet, but I know I will be someday.

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theseoproz

12 years ago

I liked # 17, if only we could all work from the beach!

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mlord10

12 years ago

One more that I forgot to add to the list...

I don't have to bust my butt for 50 weeks a year just to get 2 weeks of vacation time...while I work on my business a lot, it is great not having to ask a boss for days off work!

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Mantasmo

12 years ago

Originally Posted by mlord10

One more that I forgot to add to the list...

I don't have to bust my butt for 50 weeks a year just to get 2 weeks of vacation time...while I work on my business a lot, it is great not having to ask a boss for days off work!

So true. Even though most 9-5'ers here get 4+ weeks off every year, the point still stands. I take at least 2-3 months off per year (combined), but when I work - I really do work. Not just sit around desperately waiting for the clock to hit 5pm.

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mlord10

12 years ago

Originally Posted by bnetwork

So true. Even though most 9-5'ers here get 4+ weeks off every year, the point still stands. I take at least 2-3 months off per year (combined), but when I work - I really do work. Not just sit around desperately waiting for the clock to hit 5pm.

Exactly...an internet marketer who focuses on creating systems that can sell can definitely afford to take more time off. The real secret (although it isn't much of a secret...is it?) is to work productive hours...I know I can get more done in 10 hours a week than a lot of people can in a normal 40 hour work week.

So aside from all of the awesome advantages the freedom provides, what are some of the business reasons that you love being an internet marketer? Would love to hear what you guys/girls have to say about it...!

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NewVix

12 years ago

I also enjoy being an internet marketer but I find it can be infuriating at times. Just when I thought that I mastered my email list another traffic venture pops up.

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Lynda Milbourn

12 years ago

Wow.
Great list and motivation for beginners like me.

It is really good working on your own time. You are able to spend time with the family.
You can easily attend on any emergency that arises.
I like the part where you can bring your work with you.

Not to mention, you're your own boss.
Awesome.

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Peter Hansen

12 years ago

Thank you for the very informative post! I love the list and I know this would be of great help to me. Thanks!

Let me know if I can help you Warrior to Warrior.

Good luck
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iknowhow

12 years ago

5. Eating breakfast with my dad anytime I want (we are very close).

That's a nice one!

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stevemorse

12 years ago

The advantage is that once work and earn more over time.
For example, create a blog, the positions on google and then continue to make money without doing almost anything.
Then you can spend time to grow the business. I love this work.

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mlord10

12 years ago

Originally Posted by stevemorse

The advantage is that once work and earn more over time.
For example, create a blog, the positions on google and then continue to make money without doing almost anything.
Then you can spend time to grow the business. I love this work.

Great point Steve...being able to setup residual income streams so that you can work on moving your business forward (as opposed to getting consumed with day to day tasks) is very important, and yet another reason that I really enjoy internet marketing.

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Profolegy

12 years ago

I like it because I can work 80 hours in one week and then only 20 the next week. Love the flexibility it gives me.
Cheers Bruce.d.Stewart

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mlord10 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Profolegy

I like it because I can work 80 hours in one week and then only 20 the next week. Love the flexibility it gives me.
Cheers Bruce.d.Stewart

I don't know about 80 hours a week in any week...but I get your point and definitely agree with you! Once I work more than about 10 hours in a single day though, it is about time for me to "clock out."
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ryanmilligan

Banned 12 years ago

Thank god! At last something positive has been posted!

I'm sick to the back teeth with all these negative threads - with people whining and moaning!

I have to agree with you though, the day that the whole IM thing clicks and you finally know you're going to be successful, is a great, great day.

Nothing like being your own boss. I probably work more than I would a a 'regular job' but seeing as it's doing something I love - I don't really care, it makes me happy.

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mlord10

12 years ago

Originally Posted by ryanmilligan

Thank god! At last something positive has been posted!

I'm sick to the back teeth with all these negative threads - with people whining and moaning!

I have to agree with you though, the day that the whole IM thing clicks and you finally know you're going to be successful, is a great, great day.

Nothing like being your own boss. I probably work more than I would a a 'regular job' but seeing as it's doing something I love - I don't really care, it makes me happy.

Amen! That is one reason I started this thread...so many people complain that X doesn't work, or "all my sites got slapped" etc.

I figured we could shed a little positive light on the situation, & encourage people to go for it!

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jivens

Banned 12 years ago

Being able to travel on the drop of a hat...yeah thats pretty sweet. "Wanna go to VA hunnie? Heck yes let's go...let's just make sure that there's a laptop around

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celente

12 years ago

amen to the people that said freedom in here.

That was the goal for me.

Many years ago I tried that whole "stoopid 9 to 5'er making some fat arse boss rich"

I would rather create a real business and help them while getting paid to do it.

I must tell you that it gives you real satisfaction when anyone buys the stuff that you have created digiatally with your own two hands. It still never gets old everyday when you wake up and see your CLICKBANK SALES come through on your email inbox.

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jivens

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by celente

amen to the people that said freedom in here.

That was the goal for me.

Many years ago I tried that whole "stoopid 9 to 5'er making some fat arse boss rich"

I would rather create a real business and help them while getting paid to do it.

I must tell you that it gives you real satisfaction when anyone buys the stuff that you have created digiatally with your own two hands. It still never gets old everyday when you wake up and see your CLICKBANK SALES come through on your email inbox.

Yeah it took me a while to realize "that i was just making someone else rich". I figured "Why not make MYSELF rich? And I can volunteer and give BACK to my community". When I came to realize that I could do this, my whole life changed.

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rmolina88

12 years ago

I agree! Especially #22.

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Boudewijn

12 years ago

Not having a boss you say? And at the same time you talk about your wife... Hmmm, there's a trick I definetely should learn

What I like most is no longer those traffic jams, bumper-to-bumper driving for an hour or so, going to a boss that never is satisfied and treated me like a disposable (quite an understatement) and who refused me pay raises even if I made LOADS of money for him.

Nah, that divorce (separating income from 9 to 5 jobs) was a good one, even though (as you said also) people around me don't understand.
Last week I had a talk with somebody working for the social security dept. in my city, telling them how their clients could make some extra money on-line. She looked at me as if I was an alien from some far away planet.

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maxibrian

12 years ago

18. I'm pretty sure my dog loves me more since I'm home most of the day.

Worth it!

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MarvyDery

12 years ago

the best part is been your own boss. You don't need to work up too early to beat the morning traffic. You schedule your own time leaving room for other things.

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JamieSEO

12 years ago

13. No one else tells me what I'm worth...the more productive I am, the more money I can make.
24. Life doesn't suck when you wake up every morning (at no previously appointed time), and enjoy what you do.

I totally agree!

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leftbrain 12 years ago

I really like this list. Mine would be spending time with my family,there's nothing like it.
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Nile Anderson 12 years ago

All points are amazing and I would like to say thanks for sharing it with community. It really informative as well as useful.
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Jeff Schuman

12 years ago

Good list. Freedom to choose when you work and where you work does make Internet marketing worth the effort it takes to work full time for yourself.

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bigjonnyg

12 years ago

Oh the day when Ill be able to work in my Pajama's!

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realreview

12 years ago

I must be a geek because I totally agree with that list however I would like to add that seeing a customer come in or a website go up in rankings is quite fun for me!. I should get out more

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mlord10

12 years ago

Originally Posted by realreview

I must be a geek because I totally agree with that list however I would like to add that seeing a customer come in or a website go up in rankings is quite fun for me!. I should get out more

Absolutely!

I love it when I get emails from people saying that one of my emails and/or products helped them! That is a very rewarding feeling...

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James Paul

12 years ago

I enjoyed the article. I love the freedom IM gives me when I want to work or not.

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Steven Miranda

12 years ago

Great post, this is why I love it too! It is truly life changing.

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Mkcoy

Banned 12 years ago

Cool list mate we'll all have to come up with our own one day.

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branko

12 years ago

Yeah, buddy! Extra post!
Thanks for motivating us to keep going!

Best wishes!

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JamesPenn

12 years ago

I like the unpredictability of it all. I love the mornings when you wake up and a big affiliate has promoted your products, or one of your blog posts has gone viral on Facebook.

Of course you need the steady reliable income, but having these unpredictable and unexpected moments is what keeps it exciting for me.

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suzaku7

12 years ago

Nice

I enjoy and agree it for all the reasons you mentioned

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TechGeek

12 years ago

The benefits are uncountable! Just remember to take action and be disciplined else you will end up slacking in front of your computer.

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IvinViljoen

12 years ago

I like your list, but it could probably be summed up in one word - freedom. I like the fact that I'm my own boss and I live a dream I had since I was a laaite. Working for myself.

And when you hustle and work late - because a project has to be finished, you're not bitter about it.

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GreenSeoService

12 years ago

I really liked your post.. I read it twice.. Keep it coming..

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BigMoneyJr

12 years ago

Don't have to worry about going to a deadbeat office early in the morning... being in IM prevents absorbing morning breath from others :p

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DubDubDubDot

12 years ago

Nice list. I do feel bad for my friends cooped up inside all day that can't take a long break outside.

But just remember...... Working for yourself can also be the hardest job you will ever have. Sometimes I envy people who have a set work schedule and know they are getting paid $x by just showing up every day.

What makes a "real" job hard is relieved by working for yourself. Yet at the same time, what makes working for yourself hard is relieved by working for the man.

Overall, I think it all evens out.

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