Confessions of an "Old Timer" About Establishing an Online Business

byRBDEERY

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9 years ago

CONFESSIONS OF AN “OLE TIMER” ~ ABOUT HOME BASE BUSINESSES

As I reflect on my journey to establish a successful home based business,I wish that I had found Wealthy Affiliate long time ago.

In retrospect I recognize that I was trying to built a house without first building a foundation. I see now that time,money and frustration if I had first invested the time to build a strong foundation of Knowledge before jumping in with both feet.

You’ll recognize that I am an “Old Fart” when I share that I was involved with Excel years ago in old school MLM before the internet. Actually I did well until I discovered the “smoke & mirrors” and underhanded tactics that Excel used to deceive its distributors and customers.My conscious would not allow me to continue promoting Excel,so I sold my distributorship.

Fast forward to 2008. I lost my shirt and pants in the crash of the real estate and stock markets and needed to find a Plan B. That is when I discovered Online Marketing. Cutting to the chase,I was involved with more MLM companies than I care to admit. About 15 months ago I swore that I would never ever get involved with another MLM. I was Done. Toast, after working my way near the top with 2 companies that were shut down by the FTC. I decided to step back so that I could see the forest through the trees.

About 2 months ago I decided to get involved with a Big Ticket,Top Tier company that pays 100% commission. I short I discovered that their so-called products were simply a front/smoke screen for a money game.There was/is virtually no retailing. It was all about recruiting and appealing to people wanting to make a fast buck. And I’m embarrassed to admit that I bought into it. So,I put on the brakes,swallowed my pride and took a financial loss.

That is when I bumped into Wealthy Affiliate.

In a nutshell, here is my current thinking:

• I feel like I have a new lease on life
• WA offers a product/service that I can believe in that

Helps newbies or frustrated online markets with the

Education and tools to develop a sustainable,long term online business

• WA offers a product that can truly “Make a Difference”
• No overpriced pills, potions,lotions,weight loss products,travel clubs or money games
• No hype, but a straightforward “online educational system”that can be free forever or a truly optional Premium Membership for only $47 per month.
• A sense of community where members have an understanding of Giving and “Paying it Forward”

I have a renewed feeling of optimism and expectation of an exciting and rewarding journey with Wealthy Affiliate.

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