Relationships and Internet Marketing
Published on September 12, 2014
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In the last 10 years of my life, I have been involved in some form of internet marketing and there is one thing that stands true... Relationships are the KEY!
My very first attempt at an online business was a complete failure. Not because I didn't have the right tools. Not because the products were horrible. Not because I didn't do everything I could to promote it... it was because all of my focus was on me.
It wasn't until I learned the key to success was helping others succeed. My first real mentor taught me something that I use to this day in everything I do.
He taught me to take my inward focus and turn it on others...
Turning Inward Focus into Outward Focus
Think of it this way...
100% of the world is made up of people. 99% of them are not you.
So by setting all of your focus inward, you are only affecting 1% of your potential success.
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This is a mistake most marketers make and fail.
How do we change it?
Start with one. I know you have heard that a journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step. So pick one person that you can help. No matter how small you may believe it is, you will be amazed at what this can do... for both of you.
It doesn't matter if it is an encouraging word, or just a simple question about their life or business. This opens the door to trust, and people do business with those they trust.
Genuinely listen to them and start a relationship that will go beyond them signing up with your program or buying your product.
Once you have built this relationship and have a new friend, find another. This process is more valuable than any marketing tool for sale on the web. This is the true definition of network marketing.
When you take the focus away from yourself, you begin to understand how to be a more effective marketer in all phases.
My Challenge to You
Right now, stop what you are doing. Go to your favorite social media site and find someone that is working online and ask them how they are doing. Nothing more, nothing less.
Plant a seed that will grow and grow.
Let me know what you do today!
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