Your goal is to make sure this individual becomes a WA member so this might not be an answer you would want to give... but there are some free courses out there that are quite good for beginners... one that comes to mind is SuperSimpleBlogging.

This individual needs to realise that the price on offer for WA is already discounted on the basis that it provides free tools - ie , hosting, keyword tool, training (Wabinars) etc.Should you add the cost of purchasings tools and software elsewhere , you could be paying and excess of $100 + per month. The 10 day trial offers individuals the opportunity, firstly to see if this sort of training is for them and to prove that this system is legit.

I'm in agreement with Mr. Niceguy. Bottom line is if they can't afford it, they can't afford it. I'm not knocking WA at all but you know some things are more important..like food, water, a place to live. It's hard to afford extras a lot of the time and it's not worth taking debt to be a member of WA. You don't get your investment back overnight.

With that being said, my course of action would be simple, you had a taste of what WA so now you know what you're missing. If you have to take another job or what have you to get to the point where you can afford the investment then do so. If it's not worth it then its not worth it.

I totally agree with George, Shawn and Cruella de Vil's comments below...lol!

Bluntly put, it's not your responsibility to offer advice or input on their financial status or situation. When the time is right for this person, he/she WILL find a way.

Dee

Hudson, thanks for sharing your concerns. I have a few suggestions since I am a budget-er. Tell the individual to review their expenses. They may be spending more in an area and can free-up some extra income. Have the individual to reassess all areas of their expenses. Do they buy a soft drink for lunch at the office? They can drink water and free up $1 a day or $5 a week. Do they overspend in other areas? If so, cut back. Use the extra income for the WAU Membership fee. If someone wants something badly enough, you can find areas where extra income can be available for other things. Tell the individual to set their priorities straight.

If learning online marketing is a priority to them, then they should be able to find a way to afford it. If they cannot find a way, then, in my opinion, they just may not be ready for online marketing until they get their house in order.

I am sorry to be so blunt. People spend money foolishly on things that do not help them at all. It just satisfies some graving for a moment.

I hope this helps.
George

I took my time to look into WAU and took two months to investigate it. I had to whip through the 30 day course in ten days. I decided to jump in with both feet once I had the money to invest. I took the ten day course and now working my way through the 30 day course and taking the time to understand it. Very rewarding.

There is no easy answer. I was always from the school that if you want it bad enough, you will find a way. Kyle borrowed his girlfriends credit card, lol

Hi Hudson,

I know you wanted sensitive and constructive answers, but I'm afraid I'm a bit jaded or cynical about such comments, simply because I've heard it so often in situations outside of WAU.

I find that after asking a couple of questions, that often these "poor" individuals have computers, games consoles, broadband alongside satellite or cable tv, enjoy weekly pizza deliveries and nights at the pub, even foreign holidays, etc. but just don't "want" to afford something like a WAU subscription. It's a bit like the AppStore, where people have bought $1,000 iPads but whine about paying 99¢ for an app, the "everything digital should be free" mentality.

Heck, I know of Members here that are based in countries where the fees are hugely disproportionate to their earned income yet still they continue to subscribe, year-after-year.

That said, it's entirely possible your questioner has undertaken the trial at a library or internet cafe and they are genuinely in dire straits. If so, I'd recommend they start earning some extra dosh on sites such as fiverr or elance. You could also direct them to somewhere like the Warrior forums if they are determined to learn a bit more about IM without a WAU subscription.

I'm sorry if I come across as heartless or brutal, but if Ivan Massow can found a massive insurance company whilst living in a squat with only a mobile phone, I always feel that if someone truly has a "want", the majority will do what's necessary or do without something else to get it.

Rich. AKA Cruella de Vil.

Do the yard sale thing. Something like that can buy another month. That frees you up to make the next strategy. I've been doing this for over two years here. Believe me, I would have given up long ago if I didn't share in your feeling about WA.

The simplest answer is the truth. It just might not be the right time for this person to capitolize on WA and all it has to offer. It's most important to prioritize and the truth is that if they don't have the money to afford the membership, then there are areas in their financial life that clearly need more attention. They need to eat more than they need WA. They need a roof over their heads more than they need WA. They need working lights more than they need WA. In saying that, I must add that the value of WA MORE than justifies the price. You should let them know that in order to get the education, web hosting, networking, marketing tools, video tutorials, etc. will all cost many times more to access seperately from another source. On a side note, if they expect to get a return back at tax time, suggest they use that to pay for a whole year. Sure they'll have to wait a few months, but it's better than nothing. Just my two cents :-)