Couldn’t find a test or anything for you to take, but thought I would have you answer a few simple questions before jumping into internet marketing arena…
Am I interested in learning new things?
Will it make you crazy trying to figure them out? If you like to stay comfortable, warm amd happy then you are probably not ready to break out, try new things, and go out on a limb from time to time. If you really want to embark on this internet marketing path, you can expect to learn new things – a lot of new things – and you can expect some of them will be hard for you at first. You will have to challenge yourself to grow.
Am I afraid?
You will find that everyone is afraid from time to time, even the big guys when they first started out had some apprehension at some point in their internet marketing career. Take action anyway. You don’t want to be like the guy who works hard to create his first ebook and it’s really good but will not actually put it out to the public for sale because it is not perfect. The problem is not that it is not perfect, the problem is he is afraid of failing.
Will I allow myself to fail?
They say that failing is a part of learning. Just pick your self back up after your screw up or you fail at something, learn from your mistakes and go forward. Yes, you could possibly need a bandage for that hit you just took, but you might just have to develop the mindset that you have just had a failure, you learned a valuable lesson and you will make it better the next time. You can learn as you earn.
Can I focus?
Most of the wannabe marketers tend to reach for the latest product that pushes their buttons. They believe the marketer and just know it will work for them this time. They tend to spend a lot of time reading sales letters and buying products and very little time focusing on one busines model and working it 200 percent until it’s making them a good income.
Can I be my own boss?
Many a successful internet marketer starts off pushing themselves much harder than any boss ever did. They realize that if they want to make the big bucks they will have to work hard at the start and smarter later. Are you willing to tell yourself “no’ as in no TV, no Myspace, no online games until the work you set out to do is accomplished.
Can I figure out where to get help?
It doesn’t matter whether it is researching an answer on or offline, or reaching out to a person in the know, you will need to find answers to the puzzling issues and problems you come across. Sometimes the answer could be as simple as YouTube, but make sure you are looking for answers in the usual and unusual places or you might end up dead in the water.
Are you comfortable with selling?
I would say this is big. It doesn’t matter what product you create, you are going to have to sell it. You will not get anywhere being the “apologetic marketer” but you don’t have to push your agenda down people’s throats either. Try to find a happy medium where you can be true to yourself, but actively sell your product.
Am I a control freak?
Probably one of the toughest for many people. They want to do everything, control every aspect of the business. But actually, trying to handle all the minute details is holding them back, even preventing their business from growing. If you would find outsourcers you trust, you could build a relationship and create a team. Just try to forget that you can do it better yourself.
Can I network?
You might think that Internet Marketing is about going it alone. That is further from the truth than you might think. Even if you are in your home office working it all alone. Those relationships are very important and you will want to build them with other marketers, not only to converse with people who “get” what you are doing, but also you will be able to help each other out.
You will get constructive criticism when you ask them to look over your product, throw pointers your way regarding your copywriting and help you with your marketing funnel ideas. And you can return the favor – maybe show them how to install that script or better yet give them a testimonial for their latest product.
Again remember, this is not a test, but some questions you should ask yourself. But be honest with your answers and go from there. You just might be ready to be an Internet Marketer.
December 7th, 2009 at 7:51 am
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December 7th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Great lits of questions to ask yourself. I think one is missing.
Can I commit the time needed.
Fred
December 7th, 2009 at 10:19 am
You’ve presented an excellent list of considerations, Andre, that really help give newbies a better sense of our industry. It’s not a Get Rich Quick scheme – it’s an industry, and they’ll be starting their own business, not a part-time job.
While it is a big leap, patience and perseverance can really go a long way to helping them succeed.
December 7th, 2009 at 10:46 am
All very good questions. They really make you think about yourself and what you’re capable of. You also bring up questions that many would not think about until it’s too late. I think if we answer these questions honestly we’ll know if running our own business is for us and also what we may need to work on for those of us already involved in internet marketing.
December 7th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Definitely some good points and if people can’t answer yes to most of them they are better to get a part time job than to try and make money on line.
December 7th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
You are so right Earl. That is a big consideration that we never get explained fully to us. Thanks.
December 8th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Definitely questions everyone that is considering starting a business, whether it is online or offline. Most people believe the hype that they hear about having an online business. It is time consuming and hard work, but will pay off big time in the long run.
December 8th, 2009 at 4:52 am
That is a great list of things to ask yourself before getting into internet marketing.
I’ll have to admit though that there are a couple of those where I don’t have the right answer, but am still doing OK for myself.
Guess that means that while the answers to those questions may not be set in stone they are still a great starting point for anyone interested in doing this for a living.
Thanks for the eye opener!
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