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Carlo,

You're right on point, I completely agree. Once you have a following that likes, knows and trusts you, selling doesn't really seem that hard anymore.

It's all about bringing the value and NOT hyping every single affiliate product launch to try and make a dime. "Hard selling" to your list 24/7 is the fastest way to lose their interest.

Remember it's really about them, it's not about you. Give them what they want, make them like you, show up in their inbox all the time with information they are looking for, and when it comes time to offer a QUALITY product that you truly believe in (and truly believe it will help them), the sales will come much easier.

That's my 2 cents. Great post!

carlo_sim,

Let's be clear about what an authority really is. To me, he/she is one that is an expert in a particular field. He is an accepted source of sound advice and information in a subject or topic. An authority is a specialist in a body of knowledge, one who has learned and practiced unique skills through study, training, and practical experience. Often, the authority has achieved a high ranking, a degree, or a certification that is given to those who have been tested and proven their merit.

Authority is independent of the personal traits of being honest, trustworthy, and providing value.

I certainly agree with the importance of those personal traits in a business owner, but they are different than authority.

Some people with authority are not honest or trustworthy, and they don't necessarily provide value in what they do.

It's an important distinction in IM. You shouldn't expect or assume that someone with authority is automatically honest or that he will provide value just because he is an authority.

Steve

I had problems standing out until I tried something very profound that changed my whole life. It's the power of the subconscious that once triggered, you can make and be that change.

Back to the drawing board.

I absolutely love this. Reminds me of how far I've came since I started my venture into the internet entrepreneurial world. Helping is everything. Seriously..


Your true passion and purpose will ultimately be something that you would do for free if money didn't exist.


Or else, you might stick around doing something for the money but in the end, you'll fade if it's not truly a passion to you and with a purpose to give value to the world.


Find out how your passions can help humanity as a whole and you will find the answers much easier that way, all because you will be driven.. driven to serve the world.


Excellent, excellent post Carlo!


Jordan S. Daniels