Offline-I had no clue what I was doing = $3,500

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Dumb inspiration!

Just moved back to Washington from Arizona. Lived in a small farm/ranch community and got to know the locals pretty well. Got the permits to build a RV storage facility, prepared a full business plan and a marketing plan for a local family. I included in the marketing plan (after doing the research) the need for online marketing. Response...."What's online mean?" You get the drift.

Anyway, I had no experience with online marketing. I had been chowing down contineously on the WARRIOR FORUM wishing I could some how figure out how to make money online.

So their accountant/business advisor (part time - full time feed store owner) recommended they pay me to market online. The project was not under construction and still isn't.

With only the WARRIOR FORUM as my online marketing resource, I put together this blog:
RV Travel in Arizona and charged $25.00 an hour. I ended up making $3,500 for them to educate me and they think i'm an "online marketing guru".(It doesn't quite sound like that when they say it - but you get the drift). The blog isn't even their authority site for the project and they want me to develop that when they decide to actually build. What?

I,m settled down here and am consuming everything possible regarding offline marketing.

Sometimes we teach ourselves lessons without realizing the opportunity.
#500 #clue #offlinei
  • Profile picture of the author chrisnegro
    Congrats Greg ...now talk to more businesses and get hooked up with the local chamber.

    Success to you,

    Chris Negro
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Endres
    Nice Work Greg.

    My personal first impression about that header made me want a drink of water but hey,.. different strokes right? and besides the client loves it so WOOHOO!

    Who's buyin the RootBeer!

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    "Observation is an act of creation through limitations inherent in thinking"

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    • Profile picture of the author AndrewCavanagh
      Nice story.

      I think it's important to note that if you spend a couple of months educating yourself on the Warrior Forum then compared to most people you ARE an online marketing guru.

      And the information you have can be used very effectively to help local brick and mortar businesses make real sales and profits.

      You say you had no clue what you were doing but the reality is you probably knew a whole lot more than many web designers who are charging business owners $5,000 to $10,000+ for a pretty website that never sells anything.

      Kindest regards,
      Andrew Cavanagh
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  • Profile picture of the author JaySabree
    Congrats ,

    The site is nice
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    Cheers

    Jay
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