Creating Income in the New World. Where do we go from here? Part 3

Posted by Larry Pollock on Aug 6, 2010 in Entrepreneur | 4 comments

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In parts 1 and 2 I spent a lot of time talking about the mind set and how we got to where we are. When people are living in survival mode it's hard to find time or even the energy to learn something new, start a new project or move forward toward our dreams. Years can go by and suddenly we are looking back over 10, 20 or more years and we are no closer to our dreams.

Remember that 5% more Bear Grylls was talking about? That extra effort that makes all the difference? I know what that is. Faith and and I had a dream and wanted to realize it. We found ourselves a Network Marketing Company that we believed in and went to work. Faith would make appointments for us and as soon as I got home from my job supervising for a pool company I would shower dress up a bit and head back out into traffic. We would drive to a presentation, get back after 10pm. This went on for 2 years. Finally we had created enough income to replace my construction income. I started to phase out over a period of 6 months. It's now been 7 years. I get to be home and work and have lunch with Faith everyday. We still have dreams and aspirations. The story continues.

Where do we go from here?

It's funny, there are so many options out there. It seems the more you open up and travel down the entrepreneurial path the more things are presented to you. It then becomes a matter of choosing and discernment.

What are some of these options?

Affiliate Programs - This is something everyone should take advantage of. Companies have a digital or physical products and if you bring them a customer you get a percentage of the revenue. This can range from 10% to 50%. Sometimes more. All you do is sign up, usually for free, get your affiliate link and post in on your website and share it with others. The products you choose to place on your site should suit the theme, subject and people who are visiting your site. You wouldn't post links to rock n roll music on a website about classical music. Article marketing is one avenue for this. Creating articles for article sites or blog post on your own site with a few affiliate links can work too. But don't over do it.

Network Marketing - This is one utilized by millions around the world. It's a growing industry. Especially since the down turn in the economy. To me this is one of the last ways the average person can do what we call in America; "pull yourself up by the boot straps" and become a self made person. Well, almost. Network Marketing requires team work to make the dream work. With some sweat equity and only a small amount of capital anyone can create an additional source of income. That could be a few hundred a week or thousands depending on the program, the efforts put in, and many other factors. Those who deride Network Marketing are often those who have never really been involved or had a bad experience and decided the whole industry is bad. That's about as smart as saying you had a bad real estate deal happen and all real estate agents and the industry is no good. Find yourself a good company with products you love, do your research and get involved. This one can change your life and finances forever.

Your Own Products and Marketing Funnel - Branding yourself has become the buzz word online in the entrepreneurial circles. Everyone has something they know, can teach and be a guru in. It could be as simple as how to use worms in organic gardening or getting started with watercolor painting. Creating an ebook, online video tutorials and webinars and personal coaching programs can all bring in money. With millions online at any given moment it's a matter of creating a following and having the people who are looking for what you have find you. Blogging and having a great free offer is part of this picture. Both should give value to the reader. You give away value first. Create Trust. You must be authentic and personal. No slick marketing tactics here. Good teachers excel at this one. Taking the time to design the marketing flow is important. You must have a vision of what it is your are providing and where it all leads folks to. In the end, good value will prevail.

All of the above take time and effort. No big investment needed. The tools area simple and most people can learn to use them. A website, like this WordPress Blog, is a main component. Facebook, twitter, linkedin, and many other social sites are another piece. Putting it all together and presenting a consistent and focused message can build you a list of followers. People who like what your are about, trust you and want to know what you are doing. All three of the above need this to work.

You can do these from home, online, over the phone and in the spaces between your busy life. How? By giving the 5% more on a consistent basis. Eventually you will find you are no longer in survival and now have choices in your life.

I could not even begin to scratch the surface or get into detail on each of these options in this one post. More will be written as this blog continues to grow and expand.

What ever you do, quit doing what you dislike or even hate and start creating your new life. You'll be glad you did. You'll meet the most amazing people on the journey, including yourself!

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