The Best Way to Tackle Your Long-Term Goals
I’m going to hit you with a pretty hard truth. Are you ready? Brace for it, because here it comes… You aren’t going to achieve the dot com lifestyle overnight. Hopefully, you’re not too surprised by this. Realistically, you really shouldn’t be all that stunned at all. The appeal of the so-called “get rich quick” scheme is understandably alluring, but it’s a myth. Unless you win the lottery, you’re not going to be rich overnight. And even if you do, it might not last. You’ve likely heard the stories of how some lottery winners end up declaring bankruptcy just a short time afterward. Why? If you’re bad with a dollar, you’re going to be that much worse with a million dollars. You have to realize the “typical” kind of person who would buy lottery tickets in the first place. But I digress. The long and the short of it is that if you want to achieve any sort of long-term, sustainable success, you need to be prepared to play out the long game. Absolutely, you must adapt and adjust to short-term trends and challenges, but it is paramount that you ultimate vision is much longer term than that. What can you do today to succeed not only today, but also tomorrow and years into the future? And to this end, you really ought to be setting long-term goals for yourself. It’s up to you what sort of timeline you want to set: one year, five years, ten years down the road. But when you look at these sorts of long-term goals, they can be intimidating, daunting, overwhelming. Where do you even begin? Remember the concept of SMART goals? SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. And the mindset from which you should begin taps into all five of these elements. The strategy that you need to undertake is to understand what your long-term goals mean on a daily basis. You need to break down that big, lofty, long-term goal into something that you can measure daily, weekly, or monthly. This means the goal has to be specific and measurable (not “I want to make more money”), it needs to be reasonably within reach, the actions you take need to be relevant, and you need to set a deadline because some day never comes. So, what does this actually mean? Allow me to illustrate with a couple of quick examples.
You’re going to have some days (and weeks and months and years) that are better than others. You’re also going to have some that are much worse. That’s the natural ebb and flow and expected inconsistency that comes with running your own online business. What’s more important is that you keep track of your numbers and work to ensure that the numbers are trending in the right direction. When you’re making precisely zero dollars today, it can feel completely overwhelming to say you want to make $100,000 this year. But it sure sounds a lot more manageable when you say that you want to figure out how to make $275 a day, don’t you think? One step at a time. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2JVA97s via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2mMKBVK July 26, 2018 at 05:10AM
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My Income Results with The ClickFunnels Affiliate Program
One of the most asked questions I get is what I look for in an affiliate marketing program. While there are whole list of criteria, there are four main features I look for.
An example of a program that meets those four requirements is ClickFunnels. They give you 40% of the customers bill for life. Not only do you get paid over and over again, but the customers you referred are yours for life. Anything they buy in the future, you will make money on. The affiliate program is also free to join. However, I do recommend you to be a customer or at least sign up for the 14 day free trial so you can get to know the product better. To help their affiliates, ClickFunnels has a 100 Day Super Affiliate Challenge. If you accept the challenge, they will guide to step by step on how to become a ClickFunnels super affiliate and retire in the next 100 days. I am in the challenge and in the video below, I share with you how I’m doing with it. Go Here To Sign Up for The Challenge The challenge is free to join and all the training is free as well. I recommend signing up even if you don’t plan to be a ClickFunnels affiliate because the training can be applied to any affiliate marketing program. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2NKnwhF via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2OcsvJf July 25, 2018 at 02:30PM
Why I Consider Blogging an Art Form
I’ve been blogging for several years and have learned a lot, thanks to my extended network and available resources online. Blogging has been many things to me, like a profit machine, networking tool, conversion hub, etc. Recently after content marketing started to build momentum, it became more like an art form because you’re using your content to promote products, etc. The funny thing is, once I introduced content marketing as a form of “ART”, many bloggers didn’t understand what I meant and I’d like to use this time to go over some of the fundamentals. I’m writing this content to start a debate and get your opinion on the topic. Let’s get started. Research and BlueprintThe main reason I consider blogging an art form is simply because of the research involved. For example, from the second you start researching your topic, you’re essentially trying to find ways to put an idea together. In your mind, you’re going over the following: Writing – You’re looking for creative ways to structure your content and how you’ll present it to your audience. Images – You’re thinking about the images you’ll use to help illustrate your point and where you’ll place them. You’re also thinking about ways to improve your images to make them stand out and be more attractive. Videos – You’re finding videos to add to your content, which, again, will help get your point across to your readers. Everything above falls under research because nothing is written, but you’ve developed an idea and thinking about how to add it to paper. StructureThis applies to your writing, which I personally think is an ART form, too. For example, we often hear about H1, H2, bold, and meta tags. Understanding all of these and applying them is an “ART” form as well because you have to present all of them in a way your audience will find attractive. When you have structured your content the right way, your audience will be able to comprehend it, leading to conversions going forward. Over the years, I’ve noticed the following matters and you should think about when applying it to your content.
Publishing and MarketingPublishing at the right time is very important simply because you don’t want to overwhelm your audience. Posting too early means you’ll give them way too much to read and some of them might NOT even read it, devaluing your content. You also want to make sure you post your content during times of high engagement. This means posts on the days that, when shared, it’ll create a higher than normal buzz in social media. I believe marketing, especially on social media, is a great way to quickly build momentum to your content. Social media has been proven to drive high relevant traffic to your blog quickly, which is amazing for your bottom line. However, you have to ensure you think of the following:
After PublishingI think what you do after your content is published is very important, too. For example, you’re going to have people who respond to your content and will need help. I think the way you approach getting back to your audience is a true “ART” form and here’s what I mean. Depending on the amount of questions and replies you receive, you might want to consider having alternative methods available to post updates. For example, Maybe it makes sense to write follow-up content to answer all the questions people have. Next, it might even make sense to start a forum on your website so you can interact with your audience in real-time. In the end, the approach you choose needs to be well-thought out so you keep engagement high on your blog. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2v5ap31 via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2LlBh9Y July 25, 2018 at 05:05AM
How To Create The Ultimate Branding Video
We all know that video is a great marketing tool. However, creating a great video, especially one to promote your brand, can be an expensive and time consuming process. This is where my friend and videographer, Tasha Cooney, comes in. Besides helping me with my videos, Tasha helps entrepreneurs with their video production needs. From developing scripts to location scouting, Tasha does it all. Corporate brands pay her as much as $10K per day for her work because they know they’re made far more than that back. Plus her work is amazing. The reason I’m telling you this is because Tasha is going on a tour all over the world to help create a video and branding package for YOU! If you or your business is looking for a top notch videographer to tell your story, give Tasha a shout. She may be coming to your area! During her tour, Tasha will be offering a special package call Brand You Live. For three full days, you’ll be working one on one with Tasha to develop a complete branding strategy for your business. Normally Tasha charges $10,000 per day, plus travel, to do this level of work. However, during the Brand You Live tour, you can get everything listed here for only $3,500. Anyone who has ever made a corporate branding video knows that this is an absolute steal. This is a limited time offer. There are only 30 slots available and they will go fast. Watch the video below to see how Tasha can help you kick your business promotions to the next level. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2uXo4Jo via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2LjF07P July 24, 2018 at 06:01PM
Facebook: Don’t Even Think of Trying to Bait Our Users
Wherever you find an algorithm at play on the Internet, there’s a good chance that some people (read: a lot of people) will try to game the system. On some level, this is nothing more than strategy. This is where we find all sorts of perfectly permissible search engine optimization techniques. And then you’ve got the “black hat SEO” people who try to exploit the system for their own benefit. Google inevitably catches on their antics, adjusting its search algorithm accordingly, and lays the smack down with a new update. That’s how so many people came to despise penguins and pandas so much. That’s just the name of the game and the cycle just keeps renewing itself. The exact same thing happens with social media. And no conversation about social media would be complete without at least some mention of Facebook. Way back in the before times, Facebook’s news feed was simply arranged in reverse chronological order. It was utterly a level playing field that you couldn’t really game, because the newest updates would always display at the top. And then the algorithm kicked in. Brands and businesses had to adapt their strategy accordingly. Then, Facebook decided to severely limit the reach of business pages, totally screwing you over and almost turning the platform into a pay-to-play kind of scenario. But they said that if your posts get good engagement, then they’d naturally filter back into the news feed for the people who “like” or “follow” your page. That’s good, right? Well, it didn’t take long before marketers (and bloggers and everyone else) started to game the system to up their engagement numbers. That’s why at the end of 2017, Facebook announced that they’re fighting back against what they call “engagement bait.” Just as they cracked down on clickbait titles — you won’t believe what happens next! — they are doing the same thing with posts that try to “bait” Facebook users into engaging with a post that they otherwise wouldn’t have. This “engagement bait” takes on five different forms.
Basically, Facebook is saying that you shouldn’t try to trick users into using the platform in ways that it wasn’t intended. There’s no real reason why a “sushi” could be represented by a “sad” face, while “fried chicken” could be represented by a “wow” face. On the other hand, if users provide an authentic reaction to your post, that is perfectly valid engagement. You might share some news about your company, for example, and ask what people think. If they’re impressed, they might use the “wow” face. If they dislike what you’re doing, they might use the “angry” face. Facebook says that pages that “use engagement bait tactics in their posts should expect their reach on these posts to decrease.” Instead, you’re encouraged to “focus on posting relevant and meaningful stories that do not use engagement bait tactics.” If you want to take advantage of Facebook’s benefits, you have to be willing to play by their rules. This may ultimately be better for users in the long run, but if nothing else, it once again demonstrates that you shouldn’t build your business on rented land if you want to have full control over how your content is distributed and consumed. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2v1qR4t via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2O85bfH July 24, 2018 at 05:03AM
What Successful People Do Differently – Part 3
I wasn’t going to write “3” parts to this series, but I came across a few more elements I’d like to add. In Part 1 & 2, I discussed the importance of networking, staying positive, and having clear cut goals. However, today, I’d like to discuss more factors that have been proven to contribute to success. I have compiled these factors from the biographies of successful people and what they have done in the past to get where they are now. Many of you might NOT agree and some of you will have a hard time implementing these into your daily lifestyle. However, I can honestly tell you from the amount of people who have made these changes, it’s amazing to see the results they’ve had. Let’s jump into Part 3 and look at some additional things successful people do differently. NOT Afraid of FailingThose who are successful are NOT afraid of failing and embrace it. Why? Simply because they use this opportunity to learn from their mistakes and they know it’s hard to be completely perfect. Those who can’t handle failure will often give up, but those who can will learn from it, especially when you fail in what you are trying to achieve because it opens up doors for you going forward and this is where the magic happens. For example, each time you fail during your journey to success, you’ll be able to learn from it and make the adjustments to achieve it going forward. It’s an awesome mind frame and one proven to produce strong results going forward. DON’T Chase a MomentOne of the great things successful people do is create perfect moments for themselves. It’s hard when you are chasing one moment because that might never come but by creating your own, you’ve increased your chances. I know many people expect “1” moment to always outshine the other but it’s always good to have your own moments so you have the boost of confidence along the way. With that said, It’s important to create your own moments and be in control because if you’re NOT then you’re going to have a hard time staying positive and happy. Continually EducatingOne of the greatest things about successful people is they know education and learning is a continual process. This means they’re always striving to learn new things and build momentum through a higher process. If you don’t learn and educate yourself, you’re limiting your knowledge and staying behind the trends. I encourage everyone who wants to be successful to know the importance of education and how keeping your mind fresh with knowledge is a great way to achieve success. Education also changes the way you think about certain things and your perspective on life. The great thing is you have so many resources available to you to learn. We are in a time where the availability of resources cannot be questioned. For example, you have:
They Help OthersKarma is a major thing and successful business people definitely believe in it. Why is this so important to them? Simple…it’s because they received a lot of help along the way and believed in helping others to maintain their success. Everyone who is successful will tell you that they have had help from someone along the way so are more sensitive to helping others getting started. I would like to tell you guys something about when I started blogging. First, it was very hard for me to get in an industry that was so competitive. Secondly, many people rejected me when I asked for help and it became harder for me to get a jump start. Third, the ones who did help me out were some of the MOST successful people in my niche. It’s unbelievable that the ones starting out never decided to work with me but the ones who have much more to lose by having competition enter their niche greeted me with open arms. It then hit me that they are the same people who needed help and got it so they wanted to give back to the community any way they can from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2NEviK4 via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2mFenM6 July 23, 2018 at 05:08PM
How To Retire In Next 100 Days As A Super Affiliate
People are always asking me what’s the best products to promote online? My answer has always been the same. When looking for an affiliate program to promote, you should always… Promote Products That Pays You Over and Over Again One of the best affiliate program that pay recurring commissions is ClickFunnels. They give you 40% of the customers bill for life. Not only do you get paid over and over again, but the customers you referred are yours for life. Anything they buy in the future, you will make money on. To help their affiliates, ClickFunnels has a 100 Day Super Affiliate Challenge. If you accept the challenge, they will guide to step by step on how to become a ClickFunnels super affiliate and retire in the next 100 days. Go Here To Sign Up for The Challenge The challenge is free to join and all the training is free as well. I recommend signing up even if you don’t plan to be a ClickFunnels affiliate because the training can be applied to any affiliate marketing program. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2JLBrBZ via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2mAR067 July 23, 2018 at 05:04AM
Why I’m Returning The 2018 7K MacBook Pro
I’m sad to report that I decided to return my top of the line 2018 MacBook Pro. The performance gain over last year’s model should have been much higher but it was only modest because of thermal throttling problems. On the bright side, I have $7K to spend on something else now. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2NEz3zk via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2myMlS6 July 22, 2018 at 06:08PM
Why You Need to Make Money Online (Even If It’s Not Full-Time)
Let me start by saying this. At a fundamental level, it doesn’t really matter if you want to be a professional blogger, web developer, affiliate marketer, freelance writer or anything else. If you want to grow your online business to the point where it can fully replace the income you’re receiving from your day job, then you need to quit your day job. It is only when your online business becomes your sole professional focus that you can grow it to its full potential. And yes, it’s true that not everyone is going to succeed. Sometimes through no direct fault of their own, nothing works out. Or maybe they give up too easily. Or maybe they didn’t have the right business strategy for the current market. It could be any number of things. But you also can’t wait for all your ducks to get in a row before you decide to take the plunge. You just have to decide to take that leap of faith and absorb those failures in stride. Maybe you’re not ready to abandon your day job altogether and that’s okay too. It’s a personal decision. Maybe you don’t actually want to quit your day job at all and you want to pursue your online business as a side hustle. While it won’t ever really reach its full potential that way, this might be the right decision for your circumstances. Maybe. That’s up to you. The Most Important ThingHere’s the thing. So many people never get started at all, because they assume that if they can’t dedicate themselves full time to their online business that they shouldn’t even try. And that’s hardly true. I argued a few years ago that making money online is actually more stable than a regular job. I encourage you to go back and read that post if you haven’t already done so. Even if you hold on to your day job, you can think of making money online as your security cushion. Through circumstances beyond your control (or even within your control), you could lose your job tomorrow. You could get fired or laid off. Then what? If you decide to start your online business from scratch after you’ve already lost your day job, there’s a good chance that you might not make any money at all for the first several months. Are you prepared for that? By contrast, if you’ve already gotten started and your business is already generating some modest revenue, you can at least rely on some positive cash flow as you now dedicate yourself to growing your business even further (or looking for another day job if you must). Saving for the FutureHow much do you think the typical 40-something in America has stashed away in retirement savings? They would’ve been working for about 20 years at this point, so they should have a decent amount set aside, right? According to MSN Money, the average (mean) retirement savings at that age is about $81,000. That’s not bad, but it could be a lot better. Experts recommend that you should have about four times your annual salary saved at that point in your life, which for the average 40-something American would be closer to $200,000. But do you know what’s even scarier? The median retirement savings for a typical 40-something American is just $6,200. What this means is that half of the people in this demographic have more than $6,200 saved and half have less than $6,200. That’s not a very bright picture indeed and there’s no way that you’re going to retire with just $6,200 set aside. Keep the Cash FlowingHow does this tie into an online business? Even when it’s just a side hustle, your online business can grow into another source of income. And the income you earn from that can be invested and saved, getting the money to work for you and to make more money on its own. The earlier you can start this process, the better. And the earlier you can start this process, the sooner you can retire (and with more money in your savings too)… assuming you want to retire at all. from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2Lfyn6I via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2LbD7Kx July 22, 2018 at 05:03AM
SlingShot Take Over of Cars and Coffee
The super cool Polaris Slingshot has taken over Cars and Coffee! If you want to attract attention and don’t want to spend supercar prices to do so, the Slingshot is your ticket to ride! from John Chow dot Com https://ift.tt/2NC4MAP via Daniel via Blogger https://ift.tt/2LfOaCe July 21, 2018 at 05:13PM |
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