I help clients start online businesses via wholesale solutions, dropshippers, affiliates and blogging. I then help them market these projects online with search engine optimization and social media strategies.
I’ve worked with clients who are very internet saavy.
I’ve worked with clients who are in the “older years” and need a bit more hand holding.
What I’ve found through these experiences can be summed up by a famous American:
That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well. – Abraham Lincoln
So what does this really mean?
While doing my daily routine today of reading and commenting on blog posts, working on Twitter, etc. I found this cool video courtesy of @chrisbennett.
You don’t have to watch the whole thing (up to 3:11 is enough) to get the gist:
You can do WHATEVER you set your mind to!
Now watch this video!
6 Year Old Proves You Can Do Whatever You Want
Questions to Consider
Do you think this little guy was initially scared to hit those jumps?
Do you think he wiped out a few times?
Do you think this skill was developed overnight?
Do you think he had to practice a lot?
Running a successful online business is so much like this snowboarding video.
How to Make Money Online
You have to break fears.
It takes failure over and over again + learning to deal with it and move forward.
It takes time.
It takes practice.
And eventually, with persistence, you can succeed.
Notice I DIDN’T say you WOULD succeed. I said you CAN succeed.
Your initial idea my not be the “Million Dollar Maker”. In fact, it may completely flop.
Johnny B. Truant shared his philosophy on the ultimate formula for success as an new online business owner:
For many (maybe most) beginners, the surest way to begin building a good income online is to focus on networking and business principles, not push-button systems and arbitrage.
- How do you network?
- What are business principles?
If you have these questions, your first assignment is to find the answers, probably BEFORE you even start your first business!
My biggest recommendation for success with an online business boils down to this simple statement:
But be persistent and BELIEVE YOU WILL SUCCEED!
I believe Johnny’s formula backs up my words of wisdom:
The one and only one true formula for success
- Try.
- Repeat step 1 until the desired result is achieved.