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What were my concerns with Internet Marketing as my profession?

Guest post by: Samantha Cook

Article Overview: When starting out on this journey of entrepreneurship, I had heard so much about internet marketing. There is so much information about people making hundreds of thousands of dollars with minimal work hours, that it is easy to succeed in this business, that there is money flowing on the internet. Some of the rumors were true and some were false, as with all things in life.

What were my concerns with Internet Marketing as my profession?

When starting out on this journey of entrepreneurship, I had heard so much about internet marketing. There is so much information about people making hundreds of thousands of dollars with minimal work hours, that it is easy to succeed in this business, that there is money flowing on the internet. Some of the rumors were true and some were false, as with all things in life.

I had many concerns about the business and how I could succeed in this field. First, I wondered about the perception that was connected to Multi-Level Marketing (one of the facets of Internet marketing) and marketing in general. I have found that when discussing internet marketing with those that are not part of the community, the business is not understood. I usually get a glass eyed stare after stating that I am in internet marketing, or others that are scared that I will start selling them on some product. In addition, those that do not understand the compensation plan of an MLM or Direct sales company will automatically have their opinions about the business, and are not afraid to tell you that they feel the business is illegal and a pyramid scheme without hearing any more about the business; then they tell you about the friend of theirs that tried to make it work 10 years ago and failed.

Next, I had concerns about who I was going to partner with, there are MLM and direct sales opportunities launching everyday. How do I chose the right opportunity? Lastly, my biggest concern was how I was going to learn everything that I needed to be successful. Did I find all of the answers?, yes!

I found the perfect opportunity for me through some trial and error. First, I joined an MLM and though the product is great, the market is saturated with nutrition and beauty products. They taught the networking portion of the business but not how to become a true internet marketing expert. It was much more of networking marketing, talking with friends and family about the product to sell. With low commissions it was going to be a slow journey to the income I was making as an HR Director. Then I found Carbon Copy Pro and had all the answers that I needed for my concerns. They teach how to become a true entrepreneur, it was a great feeling to feel at "home" with a company. When I finally said yes to completing the application, once I completed that step, I knew this was the business for me. There were no more concerns about the perception of the business, because you are taught to find the right market, not just the market you are around. The mindset training has been the most valuable that I have found. I am glad I was able to find the right opportunity that matches my personality and interests. I wish you the best of success.

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