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Non IMers

by digitally
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I've just started working in an environment where everyone else is a non IM.

I just feel weird because internet marketing is often being look down upon (though the business is heavily online based) at and whenever there's some new discussion that I am excited to talk about, it's often scoffed at.

Is it me or that environment and attitude towards it will really discourage me in the long run?
#imers #internet marketers #non tech
  • Profile picture of the author GaryG4
    It really doesnt matter about anyone else. You must have all the confidence in yourself and what your doing and people will buy that product. Thats the one that sells the best. Just hold your head up high and have confidence... they will listen to whatever you say.

    Good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author janicelou
    Find a way to show them the power and benefit of IM
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  • Profile picture of the author James Richardson
    Never be discouraged instead take it as a challenge. Maybe they're just testing you so don't pull yourself down. Be strong and do your thing.
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  • Profile picture of the author JoeUK
    I think most people just 'don't get it', they think if you're making money but not selling anything physical or tangible then there must be something dodgy going on. Use their attitude to spur you on and ultimately prove them wrong!
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  • Profile picture of the author kmids
    I think it's because alot of IM people are scammers and produce bad work. If you do good work then it will always show, dont be afraid of people's opinion. Put your work forward and let it speak for itself.
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    • Profile picture of the author kmids
      Originally Posted by kmids View Post

      I think it's because alot of IM people are scammers and produce bad work. If you do good work then it will always show, dont be afraid of people's opinion. Put your work forward and let it speak for itself.

      ** SPAMMERS not scammers
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  • Profile picture of the author rbarnhart1
    When you're going into a non-IM environment, don't try to be an IM person (even if that is clearly your role). Instead, be an entrepreneur and business owner. Rather than talking about that new IM concept from an "insiders" perspective....talk about it in terms of ROI, or how it will solve problem X. The more you can relate the concept to their business and how it will benefit them, the more receptive they will be.
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  • Profile picture of the author pamelarogers
    great shares!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author niekrac
    I agree with rbarnhart1. Be professional and speak in a lingo they are familiar with. I believe that when you are talking about a subject to people who are not familiar with that subject, they will lose interest most likely because they don't want to seem like they don't know what you are talking about or they heard something bad about it from their trusting resource(s).

    As Tim Ferriss says "It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do."
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  • Profile picture of the author Jane Lee
    Most people will generalize and stereotype about others. Whether it is an internet martketer or about sales people. Once they meet that person and get know them, then it is a whole different story.

    “Think big and don’t listen to people who tell you it can’t be done. Life’s too short to think small.” #Quote- Time Ferriss
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