The myth and the truth about internet marketing systems.
There is no machine available in todays world that is going to pump out cash on auto pilot without you putting in some of the work going on your behalf.
A lot of marketers think they need the next big “internet marketing system” to succeed.
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For some strange reason many of you sitting here today believe the machine is going to do it all.
You have the push button mentality. Push a button and automatically whoof successs.
If you are a person trapped into that thinking it is time to reshape your
thinking or get up out of the game .
Unfortunately there are lots of you that are lazy and inactive but you want the money and the fame.
You want the done for you systems .It takes stratgey and work ethic so if You do not want the work change your profession.
On the other hand If your in the market to succeed then you had better get active and lay the ground work for future fortunes.
Change your strategy if need be so that you can get desired results .
Hopefully you want positive results.
Focus on servicing the needs of the people ,advertise the value and the money will come.
You noticed I said “advertise the value and the money will come” You can’t just create value and not promote it because no one will know what you have to offer.
Always lead with a solution. Do not lead with your product.You and I are not the only marketers with products.
Deliver unique value.
Do not Be robotic and impatient because you will never reach a high level of success.
Keep in mind that the market is flooded with systems and only a tiny percentage of marketers are thriving.
Even amongst the tiny few marketers making commissions there is no telling how long they are going to last with the formulas they are using .
The ones leading with value being innovative have nothing to fear .
Those of you shocking and jiving have most to worry about.
There are marketers like Garry V Darren Rowse Jeff Bullas ,Guy Kawasaki that are blatanly honest about what is going on.
Most reliable marketers having had success can easily sell to you
Like the ones telling you about the work going on behind the scenes .
The reason being is that the trust is there .
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On the other hand if I take and deprive you of the information you need then how could I in good faith be trusted ?
Eventually you will find out the truth.
Marketers take heed to these lessons.
It is your job as the seller to remove doubt ,it is your job to walk the buyer through the process.
And I am not speaking about product pricing and features.
I am talking about the benefits of using your system.
As a buyer of an affiliate marketing program you need to do some research up front
You should have a basic understanding of what and who you are buying from.
Is the seller reputable?
Maybe check out a few of the companies product reviews and testimonials and cross check with references.
Do not be in a hurry to pull out your debit card and swipe .
Because Acting on impulse can be very expensive .
Some marketers like advertising ( Make 90 k in 90 days ) Make sure you investigate before you buy into anyone advertising that.
Those kinds of advertisements set alarm bells off .
Unfortunately in this digital age people are hungry and anxious to buy into network marketing companies without doing research .
Hence why so many people end up bankrupt or with big dents in their pockets.
Thenafter that happens the person that you thought back abandons you .
To avoid all of the conflict set yourself some long-term goals .
Do not wait until you are put in a bad position before you pay attention.
Do not be in a hurry to get rich.
Be in a hurry to service the people in the market.
Majority of the population is searching and buying online so there is no need to rush a buy or sell transaction.
There are so many ways to grow and market online .
But Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the spider web.
There is so much hype and excitement in the market .
There are people posting, celebrating and selling you the dream.
Then there are people badgering you to buy.
The last thing you want to do is antagonize some one into buying your products and services.
I have been on the receiving end of some bad marketing .I am guilty of spamming too.
With that being said there is no way I would go back to my old style of branding .
I have learned and understood the law of attraction.
I prefer to sell indirectly. You can sell indirectly in more than one way
1. Vlogging
2. Blogging
3. Answering questions
4. Fan page
When you are selling indirectly you end up breaking down the buyers wall of resistance.
If you go straight for the sale there is a high probability that you will push your prospect away.
I know you want to make sales. I think most businesses do.However The connetion you build is the most important.
Setting the foundation allows you to open the door for sales.
As marketers we have to start opening the channels of communication.
We have to be focused and people orientated.
Right now many of us operate like there is a wall between ourselves and the customer.
We create these walls when we operate in a robotic fashion. As a consequence we get pushed back .
Many of us fail to realize how being lazy taking shortcuts makes it harder for ourselves.
Short-cuts here and there might just help but over the long haul it hurts marketers. Be patient .
Remember you might go through unscathed 10 times but the on your eleventh try caboom !
You can Lose traffic ,experience a sharp decline in sales .
There is no telling what is going to happen day by day in the marketing world .
Yet you can prepare yourself so that you are conditioned and positioned to monopolize and capitalize no matter what troubles come your way.
Strategizing plays a big part in the success of internet marketing .
I used to work tirelessly looking for that breakthrough.
I tried all the tricks in the book but still was not able to to do what I set out to do.
Which is to make sales .
Here recently I have made sales but not consistently .
I am enjoying the process.
It just shows that being Patient and giving value pays off.
It takes time to build trust with total strangers.
However It is well worth the time .
It is not like I have to pay for air fare to meet and greet the people before I make a sale.
That would help and can be of an advantage but not neccessary in the digital age.
If you look at the size of the market there is no way I would be able to meet all of those people.
It wouldn’t be economically feasible .
But It would be a good tactic to use to drum up business.
That is why people host conferences in the first place.
Because it is not just about the sale eventhough I consider hosting conferences as an indirect selling method.
There is so much more to be gained in the lon-grun ,if you take the time up front to give value .
The short term thinking is (I have to make the sale now ) and that way of thinking can cost you relationships.
The relationship is the most important part of marketing .
Without the relationship the communication might not be good .
Which also means there will be a lack of understanding.
When there is a lack of understanding there lies confusion.
That last thing you want is a disinfranchised customer base.
You want laser targeted focused people.
You have to lead with purpose and integrity.
You lead your customer in the direction of solutions.
I think after the people buy into the solution the product is sold.
The reason being is that the the solution is representative of the product .
People want their problems solved.
Not everyone has the same problem .
So your products and services is not for everyone.
You do have a niche (targeted audience) Imagine how much market share you could gain if you are innovative and multidisciplanary .
Far too many marketers lead with Affiliate links .
Spamming Causes problems over time .
Some adffiliates brlieve the market is there to service them when in actuality they should be servicing the market .
A very selfish way of thinking .
This is why I show empathy .
I have learned to give without expectations.
In other words I do not have expectations when I give.
I look at the bigger picture .
Some marketers would argue against my method.
Your expectations do not influence the customer one way or the other.
Your ability to deliver and solve does that for you.
You might get away with a pushy sales move today but over a period of time it wouldn’t fly.
No one likes products being pushed down their throats.
You have to learn to appreciate the opportunity and influence you have as an affiliate.
People love affiliate marketing .People get thrills recruiting others .
There is this energy a buzz that gets people going .
You have an inredible amount of power .
If you do not harness the power it back fires.
You have to learn how to probe .
Being willing and able to listen and give detailed responses shows that you are professional.
Some of us lose focus .We are not running our businesses like a corporation.
The market is more like buy and sell .
Things happen fast in the internet marketing niche .
Marketers are not shy.Some will ask for the sale without offering value .
And that is a bold move .
Learning how to harness power is significant.
There is a time and a place to ask for the sale but atleast make a trade off.
Give some value before asking for the sale .
Create some balance .
Let the sale take place naturally.
Forcing only makes it harder on yourself.
There is no secret .People know that you are online to make money .
That is why you are an affiliate.
So there is no need to rush ,there is no use in potraying an image and or painting a false narrative.
Be honest
Prompt
Reliable
People want people that are reliable
People have been abondoned by their sponsors after the sale has taken place .
That is the type of thing that puts a bad taste in people’s mouths .
Selling somebody short for a commission is not the way to build repeat business.
Hence why some companies that are no longer active .
And why ?
I am going to let you answer that .
Are you intersed in 1 on 1 consultation services ?
Giving value speaks volumes.
Conclusion
Think longterm ,set the bar high and then go at your goals bit by bit.Do not get caught up in the hype, otherwise you might drown out in the noise.
Give the market value and you shall be fine.Make sure that you show up consistently and contribute any which way you can.
If you have further questions you can contact me on facebook Jamel Hassell.
You can follow me on twitter @chicagoleakers.
It has been a pleasure sharing this post with you today.
Feel free to make your contribution .Let me know what subjects you would like for me to talk about in the upcoming episodes.
How do you feel about internet marketing ?
Are you driven and optimistic about the possibilities ?
Are you ready to readjust your marketing campaign ?
You have the potential and ability to live out your dreams.
A lot of people want to live the internet lifestyle but very few choose to follow through .
Make a difference in the market .
Let me hear you in the comment section !