I will be taking a short hiatus from blogging to focus on a career shift. Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks!
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The Theory of Approval
I have a theory I want to test out. It's called the Theory of Approval. I've tested this for a long time and I believe that we crave certain mechanisms that portray approval or completion. For instance, when I download a large game I sit there and wait, sometimes for hours just to see it complete to 100%. It's something subconscious about that final confirmation that just completed the deal so to speak. Same thing with when I'm cleaning computers of viruses, malware, etc. I enjoy watching the software do its work as it shows me the details, percentages, and approvals that the computer is clean and ready to go.
Maybe it's just me but I think I'm not alone in this. What are your thoughts?
Thursday, February 9, 2017
BLOG MAINTENANCE - Patch 1.0 - COMPLETE
We will be undergoing some maintenance on the blog to update some changes and fixing a few bugs. We will post when the update is complete.
What is the Best Program?
I see this question hundreds of times on social media like Facebook and Twitter. As an entrepreneur or an aspiring one, it is important to know differences between affiliate marketing, MLM programs, and Ponzi schemes. It's best to keep these tips in mind if you want to build your business online:
- Due Diligence - One of the most important things to consider when selecting a program of interest. It's not enough to just go to a website and look for spelling errors. You need to comb every inch of the business you are looking at, talk to people who have used the program. Reviews can be tricky because of the validation factor. Make sure you are comfortable before joining.
- Trials - If a company offers a free trial or has a free account offering, this is a good sign for you. It's giving the Interested person a chance to try the product or service out before making any purchases (if any). Legitimate companies will give you all the information up front in a clear format so you don't have to go digging and reading fine print.
- Copyrights - This tip is very underrated because people usually don't look at the copyright of a website. My recommendation is if it's in the year you are currently in or a year before usually it's a good, up to date website. If you scroll down and see the copyright that is from 2005 it might not be kept up or updated so I would advise to stay away.
- Contact Information - Another very important mechanism for a legitimate program. If you can't find any contact information how will you get help if you are stuck? Even worse, what if you have an angry affiliate who wants their money back? This is definitely something to keep in the foreground of your thought process.
Now this next bit of information might shock some of you. I see this mistake over and over again. I see this posted throughout hundreds of groups, "Hey want to join my business and make x amount of dollars?" Or "I just started my own business with this affiliate program.".
Being an affiliate and being a business owner are two drastically different things. Do not mix the two or think they have the same meaning. I know from experience because I have actually owned my own LLC which was registered with the state of Connecticut. I have also been an affiliate with a number of companies. As an affiliate you are considered an independent contractor which means just that. The company contracts you as an affiliate when you join and register. You are not a partner of the company. Make sure to read any agreements or documents carefully before joining a program. This information isn't here to scare you from ever joining another program, it's presented so you have a trusted source to fall back on when you have doubts.
I know this may cause some unrest but please be aware I am not shooting anyone's dreams or goals down. I'm merely stating facts from experience.
I hope this post has helped educate you and made you more keen about the different opportunities out on the internet. By educating yourself with the right information you will be able to make sound decisions in the future.
Important Note: Notice how I am not claiming to be a "guru". I also see a lot of that going around. As far as I see it, I am learning new things every day and actually strive to do so. The day I become an expert is when the community accepts and trusts my information in my blog as trustworthy and valid in my field. That is my end goal; to give my knowledge back to the entrepreneurial community so they can succeed and grow just like I am.
What If It Doesn't Work? - The Mindset Behind Failure
This can be daunting to comprehend, especially during the first time. All that work you did, gone. The late nights, wasted...Rewind. Backup. It's not too late.
Failure can be one of the best learning tools that you can utilize if done correctly. Just because you fail doesn't make you a failure. You only truly fail when you know the mistake you made and ignore it and don't learn from it.
About a year or so ago I had the opportunity of a lifetime. I was able to start my own computer repair company. I wrote the business plan, built the website, designed a marketing campaign, the whole nine yards. My business partner and I had the same goals. Unfortunately, we had to split ways because of disagreement but at this point alot of you would probably say I failed. I thought the same thing. But later I realized I didn't fail.
I had two choices. Either I was going to let that destroy me or I could learn from it and make something better. It wasn't easy but it was the right decision. I took a failure and made a success from it. This is part of the reason why this blog exists. I knew I have something to teach people and I had the chance to help people.
That's what drives me today.
Something to think about. Don't give up!
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
MLM Gateway - A Hidden Gem for Entrepreneurs & Comprehensive Review
Introduction
When I began this blog I didn't want to write about any products I used in my entrepreneurial journey because I had done other review websites in the past, however I couldn't resist when I came across this wonderful service. This service not only helped me generate multiple leads but also taught me how to network effectively with other experts in my field.
So without further delay, let's dig in!
What does this product or service do?
MLM Gateway is a comprehensive service that provides business professionals, entrepreneurs, and network marketers an easy way to generate targeted leads for their business.
What does this product do differently than the competition?
This service takes the hassle out of trying to find targeted leads by:
- Offering a free trial of the service by giving users 5 free credits to start displaying their service.
- Gives visitors different ways of earning credits or gives the option of buying credits.
- Introduces interested visitors to a database of existing users who are entrepreneur-oriented.
What does this product do that is great?
MLM Gateway really trims the time span it takes to find, accumulate, and keep high-quality leads for people looking to build their business. The service is highly affordable as well.
MLM Gateway offers two very generous benefits:
- A premium option with tons of great features such as User of The Day, where users can be proudly displayed on the front page of the website, exposing them to thousands of potential clients for their business.
- A very unique referral program offering lifetime commissions on the services your referrals buy. This provides a decent secondary revenue stream for affiliate marketers and entrepreneurs looking to promote a value- packed service.
What does this product do that is bad?
As with all products, there is no 100% perfect service or product. A lot of people are deterred by the fact that they have to invest a small portion of money to gain more credits to message users.
Consider back in the day, business leads would cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to find and keep.
MLM Gateway bridges this gap by offering several different methods to obtain credits which are used to message users, including very attractive pricing which eases the minds of visitors who are hesitant to buying credits.
Who is the ideal person for this product?
The ideal person for MLM Gateway is an individual who is action-oriented to get high quality leads for their business. This ideal person isn't deterred by the fact that they may have to fork over a small fee in exchange for the enormous value this program gives them.
Where can you buy this product?
The best way to really determine if this product is right for you is to utilize the free trial they offer. An important note is that this service yields you free credits daily so you can build up your credit base to continue to contact interested leads.
I am a very ethical Entrepreneur and I always give my viewers two options when purchasing a product: A non-commissioned link vs. a commissioned link. Please note that the small commission I may make will go towards making this blog better and updated with the latest information, hosting fees, etc.
Non-commissioned link: https://mlmgateway.com
Commissioned link: http://tinyurl.com/gul394k
Thank you for reading this review and I sincerely believe it will help out my fellow entrepreneurs!
I also want to give credit where I drew inspiration and guidance from writing this review. A great gentleman named Yaro Starak wrote this wonderful post: https://www.entrepreneurs-journey.com/1400/how-to-write-review-blog-posts-that-make-money/
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
New Promo Video
I am very happy to share my promo video for The Seven Year Entrepreneur! Check out the video and let me know you're thoughts!
https://youtu.be/5G-GnJ8_GIU
