Marketing. A word with only one meaning , yet , so many people view it differenlty. I've always found this interesting and decided to write this article to inspire other "marketers". Even though we are competitors in some cases , we are STILL part of the same team. An elite group that "took on the challenge". I've noticed in my "marketing experience"....we marketers stick together. I have learned almost everything that I know via subscribing to other marketers. I even sell and utilize software that was given to me for more success...and it was given to me by other marketers. I want to expand on that thought here. 1. Becoming a "member" In order to be accepted online in any way , one must become a "member" of this elite group known as "internet marketers". I found it amazing how many products and how much information these "gurus" offer for free. Learning thier "methods"is something anyone can do. What's the variable that explains the massively high percentage of failing businesses and/or marketers? Unfortunately , it is almost ALWAYS the marketer himself/herself. 2. "Doing" instead of "Learning" Although I am not successful compared to many marketers income (some might laugh) , I think ALL of us would agree that the ones that are experiencing success are the ones that are "doing it". Learning from example , trial and error , and paying your due diligence. The theory of making money in the masses is proven and I don't dispute it at all. For me and my experience , success doesn't come easy. It requires work , testing , work , testing , tweaking , more work , testing , etc. You can/will/do reach a point that one could "live the high life" but NOT BEFORE GETTING IT ALL SET UP PROPERLY! I learn the best and get the best results by just "trying it" and "testing it". Spend within my budget of course , but try and test. I have success so far doing this and by simply "doing" it , instead of "studying" or "looking into it", I earned my way into the "doers" club and you will too! 3. Thanking your forefathers Since I owe most of my success to the other marketers that I have studied and taken advice from , I believe that we marketers should be thankful for such an elite group of people. This is a niche where although we are competitors , we ALL gain more success by making each other successful so we are truly on the same team! One of the beauties about the internet and marketing online , is that there are always people that are better than you. This means that you will never run out of people more successful than you to model. and that you SHOULD never run out of products , ideas for products , etc. Your "forefathers" have tested and perfected and they all will offer you great learning tools for free! Be thankful that you have the ability to learn from such great marketers online that will ultimately help you become successful! 4. Create action! Getting on the field and being in uniform does NOT mean that you are ready to play. It also means that if you are ready to play...you are going to strike out sometimes. You will also get hit by the ball a few times. Drop some great passes along the way....etc. Don't get discouraged because as long as you have access to the internet , the belief that you CAN make money online , and constantly pursue it , you most definately will start having success! There is nothing more powerful than taking action and putting things in motion. Being such a part of this massive , but yet , elite group of people known as "marketers" or "internet marketers" , I take great pride in being accepted and wise enough to learn from those that are more successful than myself. That's the lesson learned here....do what other , more successful , marketers do and you will rise above the "norm". The "doers" are the ones "doing it" obviously. The "wanna be's" are our customers and it's our job to turn them into "doers" or successes! Good luck to you all! Craig Raphael is the owner of EsourceInfo.com and is an up and coming marketer and "freelancer". With about 3 years of marketing , Craig has earned customers by being realistic and not buying into or focusing on the massive amounts of money that one can make online. Instead , focus on fundamentals. Many onlilne business owners are qualified to operate and profit from their business but not all owners are good marketers. Although Craig is definately not a "guru" , a beginner can get a clear and precise glimpse into the "game of internet marketing" and take a peak at the fundamental "plays of the game" here : http://internetmarketingplaybook.esourceinfo.com See All articles From Author Tags:

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