Saturday, February 28, 2009

Social Networking 101 For Facebook And Twitter

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Connecting with others online through Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites can be lucrative. However, there is a proper way to make contact with other networkers without alienating them from your information or opportunity. Don't get in their face with your stuff right away, and you'll make long term friends!

The thing about social networking is, don't go into sites and do it just for business. Business will be a byproduct if you do it the right way. First, be careful about who you ask to be friends with. Don't just go into a site and try to become friends with everyone by clicking away for hours.

First, not everyone involved with Twitter, Facebook and MySpace are in network marketing. Many are truly there just to socialize with others. Do a search within the site to find others with the same interests as you, such as health and wellness, networking, affiliate marketing, and so on.

Second, don't make your pitch in your first email. That's just rude, and it turns people off immediately. Instead, just say hello and eventually lead them to your blog. Make sure your blog is filled with links to your business site. That way, your new social networking friend can make their way to your website, and buy your product or service at their own pace.

If it all sounds like a lot of time wasted on the computer, think again. When you connect with people all over the world, referrals come in over time. People are earning big incomes faster because of social networking from Internet referrals, and over the last couple of years, million dollar incomes are a reality. But building relationships is a key to attracting referrals and, ultimately, clients. The social networking sites are simply the way that's being done today...if you do it properly!

Bill Drapcho
http://profitpalsforlife.com

Monday, February 23, 2009

This Is My Story, And I'm Sticking With It.

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I knew I was different all of my life. Nobody could tell me what to do, or how to do it. Not my parents, my teachers, my bosses, and especially not my brother or sisters. I knew if I were a bird, I would stay south, while the others flew north. If I were a fish, I would swim upstream, while the others would swim downstream. That might be the main reason I have to work on my own, and never, ever again work for someone else. Do you understand this? I thought you would. Those of us that have a desire to own a business, and make incredible incomes in the face of high adversity, can only understand each other. This industry is not for those weak in the knees, or faint of heart. This industry is for those of us who know no boundries, or limits to succeed and achieve our goals we set for ourselves.

Approximately 10 years ago, I answered an ad that said I could make $5,000-$20,000 per month working from home. That ad was for a nutritional marketing company that I am still with. I do not promote the company, even though I love the products, and get great results from them. I just don't like the company's marketing plan, and commission payout. However, I learned a lot from my sponsor in that company, and I was completely sucked into the idea that I will make $5,000 or more per month. I spent tons of money marketing the idea to others, getting distributors, and building a foundation for a business I thought could last for years and years. Unfortunately, marketing this way was too expensive for my distributors, they eventually quit, and I was left with no business in the end. This was a tough lesson to learn. I went into debt for a while, with no business, no extra income, and back where I started. I still believed in the products, but the marketing plan just plain sucked. If you can't believe in both, you can't build a business.

A few years passed, and I decided to try again. This time, I learned from my past adversity and only took on smaller affiliate type programs and used free marketing strategies to try and build them. I made a few dollars here and there, but never enough to even think about quiting my job. But, as time went on, I learned more about this business, by jumping from business to business. I always blamed the business for my lack of success. There must be ONE company out there that is the magic bullet to take me to the top of this industry. But, I never found it.

Finally, I found something that made sense. It wasn't any one single business, but a concept of attraction marketing that led me to my current business and the rest is history! I currently work at home, make my own hours and live my own life. No more 9-5, grumpy co-workers, lousy bosses and answering to someone else. Sometimes we have to go completely out of our way before we realize where we are actually headed. That was certainly the case for me, and I'm sure many of you. But the best part of it all, is the final destination. Only when you get to your destination do you realize, the journey was an important lesson for you to take. The journey lets you enjoy your final location, so you never lose your direction again.

William Drapcho
http://ProfitpalsForLife.com

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Do You Twitter? Here's A FREE Tool

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So you're looking to get a massive following on twitter?

Just ONE TWEET can make it happen, but before I show you how, answer the quick question below...

Imagine you got 1 twitter follower today, and that number doubled every day for 1 month, how many followers do you think you would have?

Answer now: 1,000 10,000 10 million

The correct answer is: Over 10 million followers!

Now, that's not likely to happen, but you can exploit this same viral phenomenon to generate thousands of real twitter followers in next to no time at all!

So how does this system work?

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The concept is simple, when you retweet the message in the form below, you will automatically start following the 6 people in front of you in the system.

A message posted on your twitter will automatically be formated with your unique link. Meaning that when people follow through to this site, they will have to follow you in position 1 to use the system themselves.

Now when those people refer others via their link, their new followers will also follow you in position 2 and so on down 5 levels deep. By the time you reach the 5th position, you will have thousands, if not tens of thousands of new twitter followers... and it NEVER stops growing!

A quick example...

As a conservative example, lets say you refered just 5 people to this page. And each of those people referred 5 more. Here's how quickly your twitter following would grow...

Levels # of Followers
YOU 5
Level 1 25
Level 2 125
Level 3 625
Level 4 3,125
Level 5 15,625
Grand Total: 19,530

That's almost 20 thousand new twitter followers. Of course, that's only if the scenario above happens exactly as I described it. In reality, you could get less or much more!

Even if you only got a fraction of this, wouldn't it be worth it for simply retweeting 1 simple message?

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Saturday, February 14, 2009

Setting Goals Is Just Half The Battle

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We hear it all the time...You must set goals in order to be successful in your own business. Its the secret of the wealthy. Its the difference between modest success and explosive success, etc.

Do you agree? I'm here to tell you it's only half true...Setting goals and writing them down is one thing. Anyone can do that and many people do. But most never, ever achieve their goals.

I'll tell you exactly why shortly but first you must know this... Despite your best efforts, you will never achieve the success you are looking for if you never actually set goals for yourself and your business in the first place. Let's at least agree on that.

Ask yourself, "What goals have I written down for myself and my business?"

Most people never set goals for themselves or their business at all. One day leads to another and the days continue to disappear without success.

How can you get to where you want to go if you don't know where you're going?

The biggest roadblock to goal setting is YOU. Setting goals requires you
to actually write down your dreams and put a date of accomplishment on
them.

Do not get in the habit of working your business without goals. This leads to apathy and an empty checking account.

Goals are the lifeblood of your business. Written goals that is. Statistics have shown over and over that small businesses fail within the first five years. You do not want to become a statistic; you want to become a success.

So how do you become successful at setting goals?

The first step, obviously, is to write down your intentions or exactly what you want to achieve. What intentions do you have for your life and your business? Write them down. When would you like to achieve them by? Put a date of accomplishment on your goals.

Get a pad of paper and start writing NOW. Be bold and write them all down. Your intentions are now your goals.

Think BIG! You must be clear... You now have goals with deadlines. Your first step is accomplished but this is only half of the battle. Now comes the tricky part. Gut check time...

Do you feel as though you can achieve your goals? Do you actually believe you can achieve your goals?

Ahhhh, the look I see you giving your computer screen right now could melt ice. "Of course I believe I can achieve my goals" you say. "Why else would I have written them down?"

Well, writing them down is all fine and good but if don't actually believe deep down that you can achieve your goals, then they are meaningless. And THAT is why most never achieve their goals with their business endeavors.

If you do not believe you can achieve your goals...You can't. You say you can. You wrote them down. But...

If you do not truly feel you can achieve your goals with absolute certainty...You won't. You must be crystal clear. Period.

Tough pill to swallow, I know. So how does one go about doing this? This is where your mindset comes in to play - the other half of the battle.

Let's take this whole goal setting process just one step further now. Pay close attention here...

In your mind, see the goals you wrote down as already accomplished. What does it look like when it has been completed? You've nailed it. How does it make you feel? How has your life changed?

Go to that place right now (the outcome) and WRITE DOWN that part in addition to the goals you want to achieve. Get into the state of mind as having already achieved the goal instead of always wishing or hoping for it like everyone else does.

Assume the feeling of the outcome. Stay in that state of mind as often as possible. Once you actually feel the outcome you will then, and only then, be able to attract the goals that you wrote down.

This is a fundamental principal that has stood the test of time. DO NOT take it lightly.

So, it's really a two step process, yes? "What you hold in your mind with energy and focus will tend to be created in your reality." Read that again.

The great Joe Vitale wrote that in his recent book: "The Attractor Factor - 5 Easy Steps For Creating Wealth (Or Anything Else) From The Inside Out."

When I first started reading this book I couldn't put it down. Its already made a huge difference for me and it can for you.

I suggest you go out and grab yourself a copy right away. This will put what I just said into perspective and allow you to go out and nail the other half of the battle when it comes to goal setting so that you can achieve just about anything you want with your business.

Remember, success doesn't happen to the uninvolved. Success happens to those who are not only persistent in reaching their goals, but to those who make a decision to reach their goals, get clear on what they want, and already feel themselves victorious in the so called goal setting battle...

A bit deep, I know...But without question, the difference maker.

You should never be without goals. Keep your intentions and your goals before you. Be clear, feel the outcome, and stay focused on the end result. Take action.

Bill Drapcho
http://profitpalsforlife.com

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Keep Mining For Your Golden Nuggets of Online Marketing

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With the economy slumping, everybody is looking for the magic pill to help make their problems go away. Everyone wants to get rich quick. Well, unfortunately, that won't happen. You might actually need to feel the pain, to see the gain when it comes to online marketing. So get real, because getting rich on the internet takes work. There is no short cut to success with online marketing, or anywhere for that matter. Hard work and motivation are still prerequisites for success online and offline.

Today, everyone wants to hit the mother lode with online marketing. But just like any other prospector, you'll have to sift through all the rocks and pebbles to find your gold nuggets in this business. Online marketing can be a real gold rush, but only if you take the time to dig for opportunities. Do your hard work, and you just might find that elusive gold mine everyone has been looking for. When you find it, you'll still have to work at mining every nugget that you can to reap the rewards. Do your sifting and hard work, and it will pay off in the end. Just like the story of the miner that sold his mine just three feet from striking it rich, you must never quit. You never know when you'll find your golden nuggets while doing the hard work.

Keep your motivation, and your business will thrive. Any entrepreneur serious about making money online has just as equal a chance as the next guy. But it takes a real vision and need for success to keep motivated while you are digging for your nuggets. Keep in mind that online marketing is so much different these days. Make sure you align yourself with a great product or service, that can deliver an exceptional value for a hungry marketplace. There are some great marketing strategies that have popped up over the past few years to help you dig through your mine. If you can use these strategies to your advantage, it will be like mining in the 1800's with excavating tools from today. Steady progress can always be a motivating factor.

Therefore, if you are seriously considering venturing into the world of legitimate online marketing, make sure you have the right tools before you dig. Understand that you are undertaking a real business, not a part time hobby. Arm yourself with a proven and tested system of success and align yourself with a team of experienced professionals, who can lead you around the sinkholes that swallow most inexperienced miners. Online marketing won't make your problems go away, but it can help you start to reap the tremendous rewards that await everyone who is willing to work for them.

William Drapcho
http://profitpalsforlife.com