This is a continuation from a complete series. Please be sure to read the earlier sections if you haven’t already!
2) Network
When I say network, I mean making an effort to meet and befriend new people. Do you think business would be easier if you could ask experienced people for help and advice? It sure is a lot better than buying several E-books trying to find the answer. What if you launched a new website and had 5 friends with a total of 25,000 subscribers promoting your website to their list? Do you think that would help your business? Building a network is probably one of the simplest things you can do to ensure your success. I highly recommend going out there and meeting new people at the hot spots for Internet Marketers. These are my favorite forums to visit:
Here are some tips to keep in mind when networking at forums:
- Don’t argue about things you don’t know anything about, it kills your credibility
- See someone successful there? Listen to what they say!
- Don’t believe to everything you read. Make sure you realize who you’re getting your advice from. (Hint: Read the above bullet point again.
) - Be honest. You don’t necessarily have to be nice, but be honest in your advice and tips to others. If you’re knowledgeable, it will shine through.
- Look for the topics you have strong knowledge about and and contribute to those threads.
One huge mistake I made was not networking. To this day I can’t believe just how helpful it is knowing great people that are willing to take the time to help. People like me would be nowhere without the guidance I’ve received by meeting great people. Again, take a look at the "gurus". Doesn’t it seem like they seem to know everybody? That’s because they understand the value of a network!
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