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I keep seeing people in blogs and comments mention a 'mentor' here at WA. Can someone tell me what that's all about. I've not been contacted by any sort of mentor and not real
The way I look at this mentor thingy:
There is no locked in contract, or obligation for the person who referred you to WA to be a mentor, or give help or assistance as you need it. Technically I would be your mentor since I was the person who referred you here. That's why every time you post something at WA I am notified of your activities where I can then intercept and help if I know how to. The great thing about WA is that there are a ton of experts far more qualified or more knowledgeable than me so I guess receiving quality help or advice can come from anyone so everyone is a kind of mentor if they help you with your question.
Thanks Benjamin, I appreciate the reply. I just didn't know if there was some sort of one on one mentoring program with expert mentors set up within WA that I was missing out on. Since I know now that isn't the case I'm great. WA has been awesome. Thanks for the post you wrote that brought me here.
Steve, this is an excellent question! And thank God, Rudy's response is spot on, also the Kyle has thrown in some weight to the answers by assuring you that help is always available even from him. Often times, many of us suffers in silence, either out of fear and shame of how to ask for help. I think the answers to your question will liberate some folks.
I think it is hit and miss who signs you up to be honest which I have my own views about :)
However I have never not had great help from the community here whatever the issue they will go the extra mile. They are awesome in so many ways... Phil
Hi Steve
As Diane mentioned, sometimes your mentor could be the person whose link you used to sign up.
But they are not always visible
In fact the person whom I signed up is not seen on the community chat nor does he write posts and when I asked if he mentored his members he said he is was sadly too busy to personally mentor. I did initially feel unlucky but the reality is the community was, and is so incredibly supportive that instead of unlucky I felt very privileged.
You will too
👍
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Is there really such a thing as a mentor here at wa?
I keep seeing people in blogs and comments mention a 'mentor' here at WA. Can someone tell me what that's all about. I've not been contacted by any sort of mentor and not real
Here's my take.
Do you want a mentor?
Ask for one.
Do you know what you need help with? Keep that in mind when you are looking for a mentor.
There is not a list of mentors, although, that might be a something to think about creating here, those who want to mentor/those looking for a mentor.
If you don't ask, you won't get.
When you decide to promote Wealthy Affiliate, know that it's your duty to make sure these people who trusted you to try it out, that they get their money's worth.
As a promoter, you are asking for that trust from prospective members, and there's nothing worse than finding out you have entered the deep end of the pool with no lifeguard in sight.
Personally, I didn't know/realize who my contact point was until someone posed the question about how to find the person you followed to WA.
Do not expect to be handed everything, this is a self serve buffet, with plenty of willing members here who will provide advice and suggestions at the drop of the hat.
Be assertive in your own journey. You want to make a business online?
Then jump in, ask questions, become a part of your journey. Do the training...
Did it?
Do it again.
No harm in that, some of us have gone trough the training more than once...
Myself included.
Rudy
This is really awesome Rudy, there's lots of value and nuggets in your response. Specifically,
"know that it's your duty to make sure these people who trusted you to try it out, that they get their money's worth."
Thank you for your contribution.
Thanks Rudy,
I appreciate that and have received much help from the community and the training. I just saw in some posts and comments that people mentioned their 'mentor' as if that was some sort of another program here at WA and I just didn't want to miss something to help me get to my goals if mentoring one on one with someone was part of a 'program' here that I was missing.
So far I love WA and the way they have it set up and am progressing toward my goals. Thank you for responding.
I would just like to repeat what others have said Rudy, that is an absolutely fantastic response!
Must be up there with the best I've ever come across here!
Thanks, all!
I wasn't sure what the reception would be and I'm pleased to see that my thoughts were well received...
Am in Flagstaff, AZ, and tired. Will drive an hour further to Winslow for a nights rest, then off to Taos, NM.
Rudy
You're welcome, Steve!
That was a great question, and I'm glad you inquired.
I think when we get caught up in getting noticed online, get referrals, etc, we sometimes lose focus on our intent.
When we are being honest about sharing our knowledge and experience with others, we need to remember that we are planting seeds that will need nurturing in the future.
Of course, not all seeds grow.
Yet, you can tend the best you can, which only makes you stronger for rhe next grouping.
I have a website for affiliate newbies, and I will look into starting a mentorship program.
For those who have a program in place, I would love to hear your input and receive any guidance you can provide for me to consider adding the mentoring aspect to my website.
Thanks,
Rudy
The way I look at this mentor thingy:
There is no locked in contract, or obligation for the person who referred you to WA to be a mentor, or give help or assistance as you need it. Technically I would be your mentor since I was the person who referred you here. That's why every time you post something at WA I am notified of your activities where I can then intercept and help if I know how to. The great thing about WA is that there are a ton of experts far more qualified or more knowledgeable than me so I guess receiving quality help or advice can come from anyone so everyone is a kind of mentor if they help you with your question.
Thanks Benjamin, I appreciate the reply. I just didn't know if there was some sort of one on one mentoring program with expert mentors set up within WA that I was missing out on. Since I know now that isn't the case I'm great. WA has been awesome. Thanks for the post you wrote that brought me here.
Steve, this is an excellent question! And thank God, Rudy's response is spot on, also the Kyle has thrown in some weight to the answers by assuring you that help is always available even from him. Often times, many of us suffers in silence, either out of fear and shame of how to ask for help. I think the answers to your question will liberate some folks.
I think it is hit and miss who signs you up to be honest which I have my own views about :)
However I have never not had great help from the community here whatever the issue they will go the extra mile. They are awesome in so many ways... Phil
Hi Steve
As Diane mentioned, sometimes your mentor could be the person whose link you used to sign up.
But they are not always visible
In fact the person whom I signed up is not seen on the community chat nor does he write posts and when I asked if he mentored his members he said he is was sadly too busy to personally mentor. I did initially feel unlucky but the reality is the community was, and is so incredibly supportive that instead of unlucky I felt very privileged.
You will too
👍
See more comments
I've got a big question I'd like to hear from others about. Do you feel it is ethical to promote an affiliate product that you don't really know much about and have actually ne
A lot of people face this dilemma. You can always put in the research to get a solid idea of a product/service through video/textual info available online.
Not everyone has the budget to buy everything they are considering to promote from their website etc.
No matter what the product/service is. There is always going to be positive and negative views toward it. It's your opinion that counts the most!
One visitor to your post might agree with your positive article about 'product A', whereas the next visitor might disagree with 'product A'
Even if you know for certain it is legit and works well from your personal testing of it.
Never gonna please everybody no matter what.
You’re right. I just never want to be seen as a scam peddler...ever. So it is totally worth the research time.
Personly I only promote products and services that I use.
If you're selling something you use you have intimate knowledge of the product and can answer any questions you may get about said product.
Plus in my opinion you have far more credibility because you own/use the product.
Personally I would not buy from anyone that's not using the product or service they are promotiing.
Just my 2 cents
Leo
In this case you will have to rely on reviews. Is this product sold on several websites? This would give you a better insight into what the results of the product are like.
You can look at the ingredients and check if there are adverse effects from any of them.
It will be impossible for you to try every product and then not all bodies respond in the same way. That is why I would do a side effects check on the ingredients and the product itself. There is a lot of information available.
If you do your due diligent research I believe it is OK to sell it. It just takes a lot of research.
thanks tons for your input and ideas. Reviews are a good way to go because I don't want to promote bad products but I don't want to not help people who need it if they really need it (even though I don't need it). Thanks.
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Ethics of promoting affiliate products you don't know about?
I've got a big question I'd like to hear from others about. Do you feel it is ethical to promote an affiliate product that you don't really know much about and have actually ne
A lot of people face this dilemma. You can always put in the research to get a solid idea of a product/service through video/textual info available online.
Not everyone has the budget to buy everything they are considering to promote from their website etc.
No matter what the product/service is. There is always going to be positive and negative views toward it. It's your opinion that counts the most!
One visitor to your post might agree with your positive article about 'product A', whereas the next visitor might disagree with 'product A'
Even if you know for certain it is legit and works well from your personal testing of it.
Never gonna please everybody no matter what.
You’re right. I just never want to be seen as a scam peddler...ever. So it is totally worth the research time.
Personly I only promote products and services that I use.
If you're selling something you use you have intimate knowledge of the product and can answer any questions you may get about said product.
Plus in my opinion you have far more credibility because you own/use the product.
Personally I would not buy from anyone that's not using the product or service they are promotiing.
Just my 2 cents
Leo
In this case you will have to rely on reviews. Is this product sold on several websites? This would give you a better insight into what the results of the product are like.
You can look at the ingredients and check if there are adverse effects from any of them.
It will be impossible for you to try every product and then not all bodies respond in the same way. That is why I would do a side effects check on the ingredients and the product itself. There is a lot of information available.
If you do your due diligent research I believe it is OK to sell it. It just takes a lot of research.
thanks tons for your input and ideas. Reviews are a good way to go because I don't want to promote bad products but I don't want to not help people who need it if they really need it (even though I don't need it). Thanks.
See more comments
Here's my take.
Do you want a mentor?
Ask for one.
Do you know what you need help with? Keep that in mind when you are looking for a mentor.
There is not a list of mentors, although, that might be a something to think about creating here, those who want to mentor/those looking for a mentor.
If you don't ask, you won't get.
When you decide to promote Wealthy Affiliate, know that it's your duty to make sure these people who trusted you to try it out, that they get their money's worth.
As a promoter, you are asking for that trust from prospective members, and there's nothing worse than finding out you have entered the deep end of the pool with no lifeguard in sight.
Personally, I didn't know/realize who my contact point was until someone posed the question about how to find the person you followed to WA.
Do not expect to be handed everything, this is a self serve buffet, with plenty of willing members here who will provide advice and suggestions at the drop of the hat.
Be assertive in your own journey. You want to make a business online?
Then jump in, ask questions, become a part of your journey. Do the training...
Did it?
Do it again.
No harm in that, some of us have gone trough the training more than once...
Myself included.
Rudy
This is really awesome Rudy, there's lots of value and nuggets in your response. Specifically,
"know that it's your duty to make sure these people who trusted you to try it out, that they get their money's worth."
Thank you for your contribution.
Thanks Rudy,
I appreciate that and have received much help from the community and the training. I just saw in some posts and comments that people mentioned their 'mentor' as if that was some sort of another program here at WA and I just didn't want to miss something to help me get to my goals if mentoring one on one with someone was part of a 'program' here that I was missing.
So far I love WA and the way they have it set up and am progressing toward my goals. Thank you for responding.
what an excellent response, love it!
I would just like to repeat what others have said Rudy, that is an absolutely fantastic response!
Must be up there with the best I've ever come across here!
Nailed it! Couldn't have said it better myself!
Maria
Thanks, all!
I wasn't sure what the reception would be and I'm pleased to see that my thoughts were well received...
Am in Flagstaff, AZ, and tired. Will drive an hour further to Winslow for a nights rest, then off to Taos, NM.
Rudy
You're welcome, Steve!
That was a great question, and I'm glad you inquired.
I think when we get caught up in getting noticed online, get referrals, etc, we sometimes lose focus on our intent.
When we are being honest about sharing our knowledge and experience with others, we need to remember that we are planting seeds that will need nurturing in the future.
Of course, not all seeds grow.
Yet, you can tend the best you can, which only makes you stronger for rhe next grouping.
I have a website for affiliate newbies, and I will look into starting a mentorship program.
For those who have a program in place, I would love to hear your input and receive any guidance you can provide for me to consider adding the mentoring aspect to my website.
Thanks,
Rudy