[D94]

I've been looking at this PIP program for a while now.

Here's my question:

Can you sign up for the free programs and make even a little money? I'm talking small amount maybe 20.00 a month? The ad says in order to get commissions, you MUST join Empowerism.

I'd like to join all 6 but I really don't have the dough right now, and I'm thinking if I can make some money, then I could join the others as I go.

I am VERY new to this, and any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Trent Brownrigg]

You don't have to sign up for them all at once (or ever) if you don't want to. I don't think Empowerism is required, it just means that if you join Emp then you have to join the paid option to earn commissions from it.

Yes, you can still earn some money even if all you do is join the free programs.

[D94]

Thx for the info.

[Stephen Meyer]

I would not spend a dime except for hosting if I were starting again. Once you have learned IM then start spending a little money.

Pips is a Niche business but you have to know how to build it before you will earn from it.

AStephen

[D94]

Thanks. Just trying to figure out if I "missed the boat" on IM so to speak.:rolleyes:

[alanturco]

Hey all. Like any business, the bottom line is money has to be spent. Plain and simple. We can rationalize cutting corners here and there and save ourselves some money, but in the end, it's only going to work if you are "all in". And that will entail at least nominal monies being spent.

As far as PIPS in concerned, try to look at it from a different perspective.

Please bear with me.

In a nutshell, the whole infrastructure of the PIPS business is joining the programs and promoting them. Joing them will ensure greater profits when people sign up under you, you can "sell" to others feeling good about it because you're not promoting something you know little about from experience. I can go on and on. But the bottom limne is this...................

,,,,,,,,If you don't get involved with the programs, you "break" the integrity of the underlying infrastructure and psychologically, you aren't truly vested.

What's your motivation to work the PIPS program? Nothing really to lose if you don't make it work, right? But spend 20/mo on Empowerism, 25/mo on My World Plus, 10/mo on GDI and stay as an EA at SFI for @ 20/mo, throw in some traffic generation time and maybe a little marketing money and...

VOILA! You have a vested interest in your business AND you continue the cycle of carrying on the foundation which Stone Evans has laid, as well as improve your chances for success.

The internet is unfortunately percieved as "easy money" and "get rich quick". Although it can and does happen, don't count on it. It's a business like any other. Fortunately, it is usually at a lower cost, but a cost nonetheless!

So you spend 100 or 200/mo on your business. If you can do it, then do it. If not, there are other internet businesses less expensive then PIPS.

It took me a long time to see clearly through this, but once I did, it was a revelation.

Thanks for listening everyone.

[johnben1444]

You can join the free offers first and pay for only the hosting of your site which is essential. As things gets going you can sign up for the rest offers. Whichever way you go you are still on track.

[leaf-link]

as alanturco and other members have said it nicely about the IM and PIP,
if you are expecting to sign up for PIP, then lots of people just sign up under your name and you make money, well this may not happen overnight you have to pay month after month until you figure it out how to get people sing up under your name, well , you need to know what to do, meaning Internet marketing (IM), I know some of this IM course are available for members of PIP, all can be thought elsewhere mostly free , this forum is a gem, you learn lots from it free, then you see what works for you,
you may sign up for free with PIP( I am not certain about this, you have to ask) but if you could sign up for free, I guess you have to pay for the host, which is little pricey compare to other hosts, they used to charge $25/m for the host, while you could get it for max $5/m.elsewhere.
many people who are looking for a way to make money online is to become affiliate, selling someone's product and get commission, just learn how you want to sell them.
article wirting? to submit to article directory?
or to Squidoo, Blogger blog, WP?
PPC?
You tube? google video?
social site activity?
news paper ad?
???
learn how to use these method to sell stuff.

my2cents.

[Malcolm Tindle]

Hi there,

When you say you have been looking at the PIPS opportunity am I right in assuming you haven't actually joined yet ?. If that is the case then you are wise to come here first. As others have said, by all means join and pay your hosting fee then nothing else. Spend your early weeks and months immersing yourself in IM in general and the 30 days training in PIPS in particular.

Use any and all free methods you can to promote your opportunity such as free classifieds, traffic exchanges, article writing if you are comfortable with it and post in forums. Get yourself a free blog and post on that as well or visit other peoples blogs and post comments on those and any other ways you can to promote the PIPS opportunity until you make a little money.

PIPS is a good way to learn the ropes but to many it is only an introduction to the art of IM and this may lead you to many other markets of your choice using the skills you have learnt,

to your success,

Mal.

[sandym]

You are off to a great start already by coming to the Forum first. One of the greatest things about PIPS is its flexibility. You can start small and build your business as you learn. As you begin to make money, just reinvest into your business by joining the paid programs. I would suggest getting your hosting, signing up for all of the free programs and building from there. PIPS is perfect for that.

Sandy

[Savvy Annie]

I agree with Malcom. There is sooooo much to learn about IM that you need to do a lot of research before you decide what might work best for you. For example, I like to write and that is usually the best way for me to attract people that will become my faithful followers. Therefore, I like article submission, blogging, forums, and social networking for a lot of my site promotions. I search the web constantly and keep an ongoing list of methods I want to check out before I spend a lot of money. I check out as many other IM sites as I can. I also like traffic exchange sites which are free like Traffic Swarm.
Best of Luck to you!

[luckystar]

Hello,

Yes. you can join some free programs and make some money, meanwhile this is my honest advice to you as regard PIP.

i started my online business with PIP. therefore, i know the in and out of the program. It is a good and genuine online business but do not do the following:

1.Do not join any program that will cost you a dime through PIP

2.Do not spend a dime in the PIP program while studying the 30 days program

3. Study much about affiliate marketing because it is easy to start everything without spending a dime.

You are welcome to the online business but note that it is not a get rich quick program. in fact, you must work it out and as long as you a focused you will surely make money online