Eight-Year Lurker Exposes Herself!

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Hey Everyone,

Yes, it's true! I joined the Warrior Forum in June 2004 and I'm finally making my first post. There are a LOT of folks that have helped me to achieve my business goals through the years and I look forward to being a very active and supportive member of this community.

Why the hesitation to interact? Actually, it was due to my career. I wanted to be transparent and use my real name as my username at this forum, which is something I don't do on any of the other forums I've joined.

I have served as a spokesman for the United States Navy (active/reserve) and for a Department of Defense Agency as a civil servant. I have been an "Underground" marketer since 2000 because of my chosen career path.

So what changed? In November 2011, I was told my one-year Navy Reserve deployment to Afghanistan was cancelled. My six-month deployment to Afghanistan in July 2011 was cancelled previously. It suddenly dawned on me that maybe this was a sign. Maybe it was time to start phase two of my life! So, I retired from my civil service job in December 2011 and launched my part-time Internet Marketing business full time!

The past six months have been unbelievable for me. There have been ups and downs, but I know that I made the right decision.

I have made money with so many different strategies through the years, but my favorite today is offline marketing.

There are so many of you that I've interacted with via email. I've even met some of you at live IM events. I'm glad to finally be here and I hope you'll forgive me for not being an active member sooner
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  • Profile picture of the author ginnysclub1
    Originally Posted by Lana Hampton View Post

    Hey Everyone,

    Yes, it's true! I joined the Warrior Forum in June 2004 and I'm finally making my first post. There are a LOT of folks that have helped me to achieve my business goals through the years and I look forward to being a very active and supportive member of this community.

    Why the hesitation to interact? Actually, it was due to my career. I wanted to be transparent and use my real name as my username at this forum, which is something I don't do on any of the other forums I've joined.

    I have served as a spokesman for the United States Navy (active/reserve) and for a Department of Defense Agency as a civil servant. I have been an "Underground" marketer since 2000 because of my chosen career path.

    So what changed? In November 2011, I was told my one-year Navy Reserve deployment to Afghanistan was cancelled. My six-month deployment to Afghanistan in July 2011 was cancelled previously. It suddenly dawned on me that maybe this was a sign. Maybe it was time to start phase two of my life! So, I retired from my civil service job in December 2011 and launched my part-time Internet Marketing business full time!

    The past six months have been unbelievable for me. There have been ups and downs, but I know that I made the right decision.

    I have made money with so many different strategies through the years, but my favorite today is offline marketing.

    There are so many of you that I've interacted with via email. I've even met some of you at live IM events. I'm glad to finally be here and I hope you'll forgive me for not being an active member sooner
    Fantastic, let the games begin!

    Which area of Offline Marketing have you focused on?
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks to the Warrior Forum, I'm able to offer various services via my team. I have focused on Reputation Management and Video Marketing most recently.

      Originally Posted by ginnysclub1 View Post

      Fantastic, let the games begin!

      Which area of Offline Marketing have you focused on?
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      • Profile picture of the author magiclouie
        Originally Posted by Lana Hampton View Post

        Thanks to the Warrior Forum, I'm able to offer various services via my team. I have focused on Reputation Management and Video Marketing most recently.
        Hello Lana,

        Greetings!

        Are you considering the offline mobile marketing as well?

        In the event that you need some help with respect to hiring VA's, feel free to let me know.

        I for one was impressed with your thread title.

        Cheers,
        Louie Tugas
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        • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
          Thanks for the welcome Louie. I do offer mobile websites, but it's actually something I do myself because it's fun Thanks to Quentin and Will's great WSOs, I've learned a ton.

          Originally Posted by magiclouie View Post

          Hello Lana,

          Greetings!

          Are you considering the offline mobile marketing as well?

          In the event that you need some help with respect to hiring VA's, feel free to let me know.

          I for one was impressed with your thread title.

          Cheers,
          Louie Tugas
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Thank you for your service, Cappy. Good to have you on board.

    Just a note: don't go exposing yourself around here too much. You never know who might be watching.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Now you've got me all worried again

      Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

      Thank you for your service, Cappy. Good to have you on board.

      Just a note: don't go exposing yourself around here too much. You never know who might be watching.
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  • Profile picture of the author Berg Canon
    Thank You for your service <salute>
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    • Profile picture of the author Ben Armstrong
      Misleading thread title.

      Welcome anyway
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      • Profile picture of the author tpw
        Originally Posted by Ben Armstrong View Post

        Misleading thread title.

        Welcome anyway

        See.... I wasn't the only perv in the room... :p
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        • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
          WOW! I could have had over 8000 posts by now

          Originally Posted by tpw View Post

          See.... I wasn't the only perv in the room... :p
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      • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
        Sorry, I didn't mean to tease anyone

        Originally Posted by Ben Armstrong View Post

        Misleading thread title.

        Welcome anyway
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for your support!

      Originally Posted by Berg Canon View Post

      Thank You for your service <salute>
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Hi Lana. I would say "welcome to the forum", but you obviously have joined the forum during the year where i graduated from high school lol. But seriously, i hope you find things easy to understand and i wish you much success on your ventures of making money online.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome! Speaking of high school, I'll be attending my 30 year class reunion this Fall and found out yesterday that one of my dear classmates passed away.

      Another reminder that we all need to make each day the best we can...

      Originally Posted by Randall Magwood View Post

      Hi Lana. I would say "welcome to the forum", but you obviously have joined the forum during the year where i graduated from high school lol. But seriously, i hope you find things easy to understand and i wish you much success on your ventures of making money online.
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  • Profile picture of the author Angela V. Edwards
    Good to have you here, Lana. Glad you're finally posting.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome Angela and I LOVE your work!

      Originally Posted by Angela V. Edwards View Post

      Good to have you here, Lana. Glad you're finally posting.
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  • Profile picture of the author bob ross
    Lana, good to know you're smart enough to focus on offline marketing
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    • Profile picture of the author prem khaira
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      • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
        Thanks for the welcome! I'll be sure to do the same as new members join us.

        Originally Posted by prem khaira View Post

        Welcome once again...
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      I've learned from one of the best! Your Postcard WSO was awesome.

      Originally Posted by bob ross View Post

      Lana, good to know you're smart enough to focus on offline marketing
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  • Profile picture of the author Ryan David
    That's some seriously impressive lurking time. WOW!
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      There's probably more than you know, for various reasons.

      Originally Posted by Ryan David View Post

      That's some seriously impressive lurking time. WOW!
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  • Profile picture of the author stong
    Just like to say that you'd make an excellent copywriter, judging by your thread title.

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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome. I was thinking about purchasing a few copywriting WSOs to learn more about the topic, but decided to stay focused on my current projects. After being on so many IM email lists through the years, you do pick up a few tricks

      Originally Posted by stong View Post

      Just like to say that you'd make an excellent copywriter, judging by your thread title.

      Welcome!
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      • Profile picture of the author Rod Cortez
        Originally Posted by Lana Hampton View Post

        Thanks for the welcome. I was thinking about purchasing a few copywriting WSOs to learn more about the topic, but decided to stay focused on my current projects. After being on so many IM email lists through the years, you do pick up a few tricks
        Lana, welcome to the forum (sort of). A great free resource for learning copywriting is Make Your Words Sell! by the late Joe Robson. It use cost around $30-39 but it's now free.

        Make Your Words Sell! (not an affiliate link, that's the website's actual URL).

        It's a little wordy, but once you're done reading it you'll literally be forced to write better copy. It does an excellent job of covering the fundamentals and then some.

        I'm glad you exposed yourself today.

        RoD
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        • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
          Thanks for the welcome and download link to the copywriting book Rod.

          Originally Posted by Rod Cortez View Post

          Lana, welcome to the forum (sort of). A great free resource for learning copywriting is Make Your Words Sell! by the late Joe Robson. It use cost around $30-39 but it's now free.

          Make Your Words Sell! (not an affiliate link, that's the website's actual URL).

          It's a little wordy, but once you're done reading it you'll literally be forced to write better copy. It does an excellent job of covering the fundamentals and then some.

          I'm glad you exposed yourself today.

          RoD
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  • Profile picture of the author larry1113
    Hey Lana that's awesome.

    Btw - "Eight-Year Lurker Exposes Herself!" haha that's quite a thread headline. You could probably write some great email subject lines.
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    • Profile picture of the author SlyMaven
      Lana:

      Nice to Officially meet you.

      This quote intrigues me: "I have made money with so many different strategies through the years, but my favorite today is offline marketing."

      Are there any online marketing strategies that you still like?

      Renee
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      • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
        Thanks for the welcome Renee.

        Online marketing strategies that I still like include:

        List building- Free offer squeeze page with plr backend offer in the IM niche. I use solo ads for traffic generation.

        CPA marketing- I use videos to generate traffic to my blogs

        Affiliate marketing- I use videos to generate traffic to my blogs

        I'll admit that I've been intriqued with Pinterest and Kindle publishing, but there's only so many hours in the day...

        Originally Posted by R. C. View Post

        Lana:

        Nice to Officially meet you.

        This quote intrigues me: "I have made money with so many different strategies through the years, but my favorite today is offline marketing."

        Are there any online marketing strategies that you still like?

        Renee
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome.

      Originally Posted by larry1113 View Post

      Hey Lana that's awesome.

      Btw - "Eight-Year Lurker Exposes Herself!" haha that's quite a thread headline. You could probably write some great email subject lines.
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  • Profile picture of the author Will Edwards
    Welcome Lana -even though you decided to keep your kit on
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome.

      Originally Posted by Will Edwards View Post

      Welcome Lana -even though you decided to keep your kit on
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  • Profile picture of the author everydayreviews
    that's really cool!!!! it's inspiring to see you have kept up with IM with a busy career. I just started working 55 hours a week and I am growing discouraged. too tired when I get home to do what I have to do, but this has really helped
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    • Profile picture of the author Sandor Verebi
      Hi Lana,

      Nice to meet you here!

      I would like to warn you: nothing gonna stop you from success, as I can see.

      Supplies are available: mindset > self confidence > underground experience > decision > action > practicing at present. So, you laid the basis for your successful future.

      "The past six months have been unbelievable for me. There have been ups and downs, but I know that I made the right decision."

      Ups and downs are necessary things in the interest of progress. The point is that your conviction is solid. Go!

      "... I look forward to being a very active and supportive member of this community."

      So be it!

      Many successes,

      Sandor
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      • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
        Sandor thanks so much for your encouraging words. We do get in our own way sometimes.

        Originally Posted by Sandor Verebi View Post

        Hi Lana,

        Nice to meet you here!

        I would like to warn you: nothing gonna stop you from success, as I can see.

        Supplies are available: mindset > self confidence > underground experience > decision > action > practicing at present. So, you laid the basis for your successful future.

        "The past six months have been unbelievable for me. There have been ups and downs, but I know that I made the right decision."

        Ups and downs are necessary things in the interest of progress. The point is that your conviction is solid. Go!

        "... I look forward to being a very active and supportive member of this community."

        So be it!

        Many successes,

        Sandor
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      It's great to hear that you are inspired. Everyone's story is different. Keep in mind I did a LOT of outsourcing, which I know everyone may not be able to do. Discouragement can be a sign that your expectations are too high. We all need to set realistic goals. I would be happy to assist you with identifying a less stressful goal.

      Originally Posted by everydayreviews View Post

      that's really cool!!!! it's inspiring to see you have kept up with IM with a busy career. I just started working 55 hours a week and I am growing discouraged. too tired when I get home to do what I have to do, but this has really helped
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  • Profile picture of the author kolbywhite28
    I was hoping to see some pics. But no. None.
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    • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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      Originally Posted by tpw View Post

      See.... I wasn't the only perv in the room... :p
      Originally Posted by Ben Armstrong View Post

      Misleading thread title.

      Welcome anyway
      Originally Posted by kolbywhite28 View Post

      I was hoping to see some pics. But no. None.
      Am I the only one that knows about pretty much every other site on the internet that provides a better chance of getting you your...um...fix?
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      • Profile picture of the author cashp0wer
        I just want to thank you for your service Cappy and I would shake your hand if I could. Glad to have you here finally! I would love to hear some more about your offline adventures also.
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        • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
          Thanks for the welcome and your support. I'll be hanging out at the offline marketing forum. There's definitely adventures to share.

          Originally Posted by cashp0wer View Post

          I just want to thank you for your service Cappy and I would shake your hand if I could. Glad to have you here finally! I would love to hear some more about your offline adventures also.
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      • Profile picture of the author TiffLee
        Originally Posted by Joe Robinson View Post

        Am I the only one that knows about pretty much every other site on the internet that provides a better chance of getting you your...um...fix?
        I will just leave this right here ...

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      • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
        Joe, had no idea I would cause such a stir...

        Originally Posted by Joe Robinson View Post

        Am I the only one that knows about pretty much every other site on the internet that provides a better chance of getting you your...um...fix?
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Hmmm and lose my security clearance in the process!

      Originally Posted by kolbywhite28 View Post

      I was hoping to see some pics. But no. None.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      I will be spending most of my time in the offline marketing and mobile marketing forums. Do these areas interest you? If not, what are you doing now. I'll be happy to provide my feedback.

      Originally Posted by gauthamnekk View Post

      Please share some strategies
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Welcome ... glad to meet you now that you have delurked.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome Suzanne. I'm so happy that I have delurked

      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      Welcome ... glad to meet you now that you have delurked.
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      • Profile picture of the author Sandor Verebi
        Hi Lana,

        Originally Posted by Lana Hampton View Post

        Thanks to the Warrior Forum, I'm able to offer various services via my team. I have focused on Reputation Management and Video Marketing most recently.
        Great. A question: Are you preparing the vids or outsourcing them?

        Originally Posted by Lana Hampton View Post

        ... Another reminder that we all need to make each day the best we can...
        ... because you do not know what will be your last. Fortunately, I say. It may be also a motivational factor to everyone. At least for me, it is.

        Originally Posted by Lana Hampton View Post

        ... but decided to stay focused on my current projects...
        That's a correct decision. It's advantageous to finish current projects before starting a new one.

        Originally Posted by Lana Hampton View Post

        Sandor thanks so much for your encouraging words. We do get in our own way sometimes.
        Because everyone is a special individual. If this comes into view to others, that may be your USP.

        Keep going,

        Sandor
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  • Profile picture of the author Ken Leatherman
    Hey Cappy,

    The thread title was great. I'm an old perv... oops an "Old Geezer" and I just had to check it out.

    I really appreciate your service through the years. Thank you for serving both active and reserve duty.

    Now come in here swinging, I'm looking forward to hearing from you again.

    Ken
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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      Welcome to the party, Cappy, you big tease, you...
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      • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
        Thanks for the welcome John. Your signature is hilarious...

        Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe View Post

        Welcome to the party, Cappy, you big tease, you...
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Ken,

      Thanks for the welcome and your support. Now that I'm here, I'm not leaving...

      Originally Posted by Ken Leatherman View Post

      Hey Cappy,

      The thread title was great. I'm an old perv... oops an "Old Geezer" and I just had to check it out.

      I really appreciate your service through the years. Thank you for serving both active and reserve duty.

      Now come in here swinging, I'm looking forward to hearing from you again.

      Ken
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles Harper
    You may have a future in writing headlines...

    You made us all look.

    Good to meet you.

    CT
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome Charles.

      Originally Posted by Charles Harper View Post

      You may have a future in writing headlines...

      You made us all look.

      Good to meet you.

      CT
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    Isn't there a law against exposure?
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Well, when I saw the title I was wondering how a porn thread got past the mods.

    Welcome, Cappy. Better late than never.

    Now confess - was it all the "what's your favorite......." threads in the OT that enticed you to finally speak up? :confused::p
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome. I love "what's your favorite......." threads. It's good to take a break from work.

      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Well, when I saw the title I was wondering how a porn thread got past the mods.

      Welcome, Cappy. Better late than never.

      Now confess - was it all the "what's your favorite......." threads in the OT that enticed you to finally speak up? :confused::p
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    I'd welcome you to the forum but you've been here much longer than me. Good to have you expose yourself though. Among the things you've learned, it seems how to write a compelling headline is one of them.

    And thanks for your service. I'm former Navy myself.
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    • Profile picture of the author Lana Hampton
      Thanks for the welcome Dennis. GO NAVY!

      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      I'd welcome you to the forum but you've been here much longer than me. Good to have you expose yourself though. Among the things you've learned, it seems how to write a compelling headline is one of them.

      And thanks for your service. I'm former Navy myself.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarcusFBN
    Yes, I have been a member for ages as well,
    however I got put off in the beginning because I would write all these long posts and then they wouldn't go through (would be deleted) because I was posting in a forum where I didn't have the correct number of posts to be allowed to post, or something like that....
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