Listen to the Right People

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Lately, I've been trying to give back a little more on here. I've been given a wonderful amount of information and have seen fortunate enough to finally find success after about 4 years at it.

The best piece of advice I can give to anybody starting out, or stuck in a rut, is to listen to the right people. Educate yourself on something, and stick to it. Find all sorts of information you can about it, and get after it! Go ahead and listen and absorb, but make sure you're listening to people who are genuine, transparent, and have tangible results to show.

Once you start listening to the right people, success is soon to follow.
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  • Profile picture of the author dvduval
    True, and many people can go a week or more without really expanding the people they know in a meaningful way. One person can change everything and as you get used to meeting people, it is fun, easy and rewarding too.
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  • Profile picture of the author derricks4
    Right on. When you find that one person who opens your eyes, you know.
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    • Profile picture of the author James Clark
      There are plenty of Marketers that know their stuff. When you connect with the right one you'll know it. Have you ever purchased an item that one size fits all?

      Its either too small or it hangs off you. Based on my experience, some marketers are not good teachers, period. I have a few that I listen to that are on the same page and we understand each other.

      You'll be able to pick-up that they are just repeating what someone else taught them.
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      • Profile picture of the author derricks4
        Originally Posted by James Clark View Post

        You'll be able to pick-up that they are just repeating what some else taught them.
        Very true. Those who are able to really take that next step are able to apply this knowledge from a variety of quality sources. One person won't have all the answers, but the right combination of people will.
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  • Profile picture of the author moneymakerway
    Great advice that makes sense! Planning, focus, testing and optimizing are required!
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  • Profile picture of the author datingworld
    Fantastic Advice,

    I heard this twice today,

    one in the morning when I met my university teacher on London underground and he was curious on how I am going around with IM. The only advice he gave me is to always listen to those who know more than you... [he is a part timer Internet Marketer himself]

    Now heard it for the second time from you. Great Advice.
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  • Profile picture of the author rodsav
    Really good advice - listen to the right people that are successful. Take their advice, and follow their footsteps. It will save you a lot of time, money, and headache.
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  • Profile picture of the author dhaniramkesari
    I agree. It's pretty powerful when you surround yourself with people who are just as ambitious, if not more so, as you are. Great things happens that way.
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  • Profile picture of the author clever7
    You have to know how to evaluate the knowledge you absorb. Finding the right people is not a simple matter.



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    • Profile picture of the author derricks4
      Originally Posted by dhaniramkesari View Post

      I agree. It's pretty powerful when you surround yourself with people who are just as ambitious, if not more so, as you are. Great things happens that way.
      Absolutely. Surrounding yourself with people who are ambitious about the right things, as you are.

      Originally Posted by clever7 View Post

      You have to know how to evaluate the knowledge you absorb. Finding the right people is not a simple matter.
      Yes. Although there's a bounty of information available, deciphering what works and you can actually apply is key.
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      • Profile picture of the author paulie
        Trust is really important and it takes some time before you get a feeling about who you have faith in and who you don't. You'll develop your intuition over time. I feel the important thing is to embrace both your positive and negative experiences because both are vital to success as are taking advantages of opportunities when they arise. After years of working online personally speaking I can say with some confidence there are only a handful of people whom I really have the utmost faith in to deliver upon their word.
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        • Profile picture of the author derricks4
          Originally Posted by Art of Marketing View Post

          Truly Excellent yet simple advice!

          I just get this look sometimes :rolleyes: when one of my favorite marketers sends out an email he is changing his entire business to EN! Then later he is changing to PL!

          I know we all need to make a living but some of that listening has to have a FILTER attached. :p

          -Art
          Awesome addition! Another important key to point out is knowing what you don't know. Successful people will tell you that they're well-aware of what they don't know, and what they're not capable of. This should be another thing you should all sniff out when you're sifting through information.
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        • Profile picture of the author marketingoasis
          Originally Posted by paulie View Post

          I feel the important thing is to embrace both your positive and negative experiences because both are vital to success as are taking advantages of opportunities when they arise.
          Many people get discouraged by the negative experiences, especially when they fail for the first time and then give up completely. It's so important to learn from each failure and move on. It's a huge learning curve that never stops and there will always be times when something you try doesn't quite work out like you expected. It's the ability to overcome each mistake that will eventually lead to success.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    You can ask the wrong questions to the wrong people
    You can ask the right questions to the wrong people

    OR

    You can ask the right questions to the right people
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    • Profile picture of the author derricks4
      Originally Posted by John Romaine View Post

      You can ask the wrong questions to the wrong people
      You can ask the right questions to the wrong people

      OR

      You can ask the right questions to the right people
      This is great.

      I think that's about first finding out who you are and knowing your goals, then you'll know the questions to ask. Then, you find the right people with the right answers to those questions. There's a ton of answers out there, but it's piecing together the right answers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Igor Fridrihs
    True and very valuable point of view. Otherwise you just wasting your time and money.
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  • Profile picture of the author george b
    One of my faourite experts is Paul Myers.

    I used to think he was just an annoying forum moderator until I got on his list.

    All of his stuff is well worth taking a look at.
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  • Profile picture of the author Benjamin Ehinger
    Originally Posted by derricks4 View Post

    Lately, I've been trying to give back a little more on here. I've been given a wonderful amount of information and have seen fortunate enough to finally find success after about 4 years at it.
    Newbies.......READ THAT AGAIN!!!! It took this person 4 YEARS to find success, not 4 hours, 4 days, 4 weeks or even 4 months. Building your online business TAKES TIME. You have to be willing to put in the time to get there!!!!

    Originally Posted by derricks4 View Post

    The best piece of advice I can give to anybody starting out, or stuck in a rut, is to listen to the right people. Educate yourself on something, and stick to it. Find all sorts of information you can about it, and get after it! Go ahead and listen and absorb, but make sure you're listening to people who are genuine, transparent, and have tangible results to show.

    Once you start listening to the right people, success is soon to follow.
    This is absolutely the best advice for beginners out there. Pick ONE marketing strategy and devour it!

    Benjamin Ehinger
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    • Profile picture of the author derricks4
      Originally Posted by Benjamin Ehinger View Post

      Newbies.......READ THAT AGAIN!!!! It took this person 4 YEARS to find success, not 4 hours, 4 days, 4 weeks or even 4 months. Building your online business TAKES TIME. You have to be willing to put in the time to get there!!!!
      4 LONG AND DIFFICULT YEARS! I'll say this: it wasn't easy, I wanted to give up a LOT, but it was all worth it.

      Originally Posted by Benjamin Ehinger View Post

      This is absolutely the best advice for beginners out there. Pick ONE marketing strategy and devour it!

      Benjamin Ehinger
      Once you find that one method that works for YOU, you've got to OWN it!
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      • Profile picture of the author CyberAlien
        Originally Posted by derricks4 View Post

        4 LONG AND DIFFICULT YEARS! I'll say this: it wasn't easy, I wanted to give up a LOT, but it was all worth it.
        A lot of new people to the industry just don't understand that failures are apart of learning. Of course it's great to succeed, but thinking you're not cut out for the industry just because you failed isn't right
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  • Profile picture of the author Joe Ray
    Just one question: how do I find the right people? The issue is that some people will not tell you the truth. So, how will you know who to really listen to? You said in your post that they should be "genuine, transparent, and have tangible results to show" all these qualities can be easily faked online!
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  • Profile picture of the author derricks4
    You've got to research them. Do your due diligence. Find legitimate reviews on them and their product/service. Talk to them prior to purchasing. Use your own best judgement.
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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Clark
    It's all very valuable advice. But don't just listen to one person. Draw on the experience of several mentors for differing aspects of your business. Don't forget your personal development either. Apart from the financial stuff, YOU are your business and you need to DEVELOP too! Check out some of the teachings by Jim Rohn. You may need to improve your writing skills, check out John Carlton.
    Success leaves clues so find the the most successful person for each aspect of your business, apply their teachings and you will find it hard not to move forward.
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    • Profile picture of the author derricks4
      Originally Posted by Paul Clark View Post

      Success leaves clues so find the the most successful person for each aspect of your business, apply their teachings and you will find it hard not to move forward.
      Exactly. Unless you pay them quite a bit, they likely won't give you all of the answers. But, they'll give you just enough to be able to add what you've learned from them with others and soon you'll have your own formula for success
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Ning Lo
    Very good advice.

    What really gave a boost to my marketing and business was taking a coaching program.

    You're right, we have to listen and surround ourselves with people who are already where we want to be...

    Cheers,

    Gary
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  • Profile picture of the author hsbinmarket
    Superb post !!
    Hope u will be one of those people and newbies will be grateful to u.
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    • Profile picture of the author derricks4
      Originally Posted by hsbinmarket View Post

      Superb post !!
      Hope u will be one of those people and newbies will be grateful to u.
      Thank you! I'm trying to help anybody who wants to succeed, regardless of where they're at. Everybody starts out small, and everybody deserves a chance to succeed.
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