Hello, My name is Jim, and I'm new to the forum, and I'm not an alcoholic. I am considering moving into web marketing. I've been in traditional business for 20+ years primarily in Electronics, IT, and Telecomm. I have worked very hard, but find this business to go through so many ups and downs that I may need to move out of it. I see all of these e-books promising huge profit with very little work, and my radar starts buzzing. But I also read of many that are making a sustainable income on the web. I am 43 and very computer literate, so a slight shift in career path isn't a worry. But, I also have learned that before moving into any business venture, I like to get advise from people that have been there. So, if you were in my position, what would you do, and what direction would you go? I don't expect to make to make $10k per day in 6 months, but would like to replace my present income of approx. $60 to $70k per year in the next couple years. While being able so spend a little more time at home with my wife, and hopefully incorporating her into this business a little more. (She has MS, do I don't know how many good years we have left). Thanks for your thoughts and advise, Jim
Online marketing is tough.. I think you should shift in it slowly and start your way up once you can grab on to something that is making you any money.. some e-books are really good however it still up to you to make the difference.. they all promise you money and etc. but only a very small % of people online are making good income. I would say for now stay with your job and try to spend 3 - 5 hours on computer until you start making any income.. wish you best of luck!
You have a decent income already. If you want additional cash, don't join here but if you find net intresting then do something for your intrests.
Don't be drawn in by all those ebooks that promise a lot, most of them are useless and the handful that are good get lost in the shuffle. It's best that you try your hand at web marketing part-time for 6 months while keeping your job, and see how it works for you.
This forum or Warrior Forum is the best place for you to study about Internet Marketing...... just use it wisesly...there are many professional here....
I would start in affiliate marketing promoting a single offer with a single website. It will get you into the basics of how to promote the website and the tactics used to do so. My recommendation is that you have SOME type of budget to play with. It doesn't have to be a lot to get started. Plan on investing a lot of time with little return for a while, but that first sale will make it worthwhile. There are lots of people out there who have gotten into the game of affiliate marketing in the last couple of years who are making well over what you are currently looking for. Good luck! EDIT: by the way, I would recommend that you not buy any ebooks. Anything you want to learn can be found online via forums by simply asking questions. If you need to PM me about any questions, feel free to do so. I'll try my best to answer them!
It's never too late Jim, and since you're "computer literate", that's a plus. You're 43 years old so that's not a big deal right now, but don't wait any longer, 7 years from now and you'll be 50. In my opinion, that's your last train (slightly over 50), after that you begin to really slow down and rely on experience more, so now's the time to gain it until you slow down considerably. 2-3 years of studying the web is more than enough to get you started. So, get a little more "web literate" before you try anything serious. Let me know if you want me to send you some personalized stuff I use, no BS ebooks that you can catch around here, hand picked material only.
you're actually not making bad money, if you're looking to add a bit more, that would be the best bet. But if you're looking to replace your income, then it's going to take your a lot of months(or years) and a lot of investments to even try to get to that level. But I suggest you read up because there are a lot of methods to make money
Great info. What I've seen in the technology business is every few years markets change, so you have to prepare for a move to a new technology or service 2 to 5 years ahead. In the past I have been strictly service based, and service is more or less a direct exchange of money for time. Marketing of various forms tends to be much more residual based. So if I put the time in now planning a direction and implementing properly, I should be able to generate more of a steady income. My business now (partnership), 2 years ago we were each drawing approx $85k per year, but it was normal for my partner and I to work 12-16 hrs per day 6 days a week. Now we are both down to just under $50k. And realistically not expecting another up turn for at least 2 years. And quit honestly, I am completely burned out on the service industry in general. 20 some odd years ago, I was working like mad in my first business (painting houses). The home owner who sold new cars at a major dealership worked at most 2 hrs a day. He had worked for the same dealer for over 20 yrs, and had developed a very strong clientele. So when one of his customers needed a new car, they would call him at home and he would meet them at the dealership and make a sale. He told me then to work hard at taking care of customers and sales long term would come. So all these years later, I have followed his advise, and we have the 4th highest ranking TV service center in the US. But the spending habits of the US population has changed. It seems to be completely price driven, so with lower prices comes lower margins. So I see the internet with billions of potential customers as the logical next step. And you all as the "panel of experts", and I will continue to research your info. Thanks again, Jim