.And the Quest Continues!
So I tried some ( many ) things and, like the great Thomas Edison ( inventor of the
incandescent light bulb ) , learned many things that didn't work.
Fortunately or unfortunately, I have adopted the attitude that it probably is a good thing
that I didn't succeed at first, for the simple reason that the lack of success forced me
into avenues where I was always learning new things. One of the things that still amaze
me is the vastness and the immensity of cyberspace and all that there is to explore.
I have learned about marketing ( still a very long way to go ); business models, List
Building ( " The money is in the list!" ). Actually I have come to understand that while it
is important to build an email list, the more important thing is how you treat your list.
That you have to build a relationship with the people on your list to develop their trust in
seeing you as an authority in your chosen niche. I have also come to understand that
your email list is one of your most important assets. That an email list is a virtual
money-machine. That when used correctly is gives you a licence to print money on
demand..
A very important part of the journey has been the pleasure of meeting so many
different people from all parts of the globe. The ability to associate with and to develop
relationships with people that you would not otherwise have known of their existence.
I have also come to understand that you have to treat your business as a real
business and to vision it as a long term, ongoing concern. Hence over time you need
to build your brand, which has to be unique to you. Thus from day 1, you need to
decide what your brand will be and be consistent in building that brand.
Most important considerations in building your brand are such things as honesty,
Integrity, dependability/reliability and transparency, to name some of the attributes in
branding.
Once you build your brand based on these attributes, it becomes easier to attract
clients/customers to your offer. With this you are well on your way to the success that
you desire. All the big boys have established brands. Mention Mercedes and who in the
world doesn't immediately a luxurious automobile? Or mention the word McDonalds
and immediately a big " M " jumps into your mind associated with a delicious meal.
Whereas, we are all primarily in this endeavor to make money, that should come
secondary to our desire to help others. As someone rightly said, you should help as
many other people to achieve their goals in order to achieve yours, or something to
that effect. Help others and you will be helping yourself in the process........
To be continued!
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Great post Patrick, many thanks. When you help other people it is surprising how much you yourself learn too :)
Thanks a lot Chrisses! I think that the only legacy we leave when we exit this journey is what we will have done to help others.
The concept of helping others is one of the best aspects of this community. Awesome. Thanks for your thoughts
Helping each other to succeed.
Everybody wants success, so as we learn and they help us.
They learn and we help them.
And we all have success.
Yes,I totally agree! Reaching out and helping others will always help us.....because 'what comes around goes around'. :-)
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Well said.
Thanks Glen! Best wishes to you.