Wow, it is really hard for me to remember to write in this thing! I haven't been doing it lately, mostly because I've been busy but also I took a few days off to spend with my family. They were visiting from 2 different states, so I really was focused on spending quality time. They deserve it, and we had fun, too.
So now I'm back to building my business again, making a list of things I need to do each day, looking for more great products to create and sell for others. The main thing right now is how can I provide value for my customers? It used to be about finding a really "hot" product and just seeing how many people I could get to see it, but lately I've decided to create more products myself. This kind of changes things, so now I want to create products that really provide fantastic value and a real solution to problems people have. This is one of my goals, going forward.
After reading the E-Myth by Michael Gerber, I started thinking in longer terms about my business. In the past I would say "I'm working on my website" or something of that nature, but now I simply tell people I'm busy working on my business. You really have to look at an internet marketing business as a business, just like any other, so that it will be a long-term goal and make it a part of you. After all, you aren't really detached from your business, as it is a reflection of your personality. Your business has to contain your values, your methods of doing things, and your personal signature on every part of it. This way you are totally responsible for everything in your business, even after you hire employees and turn some of the day to day functions over to them.
Right now I'm running it by myself, so I'm doing all of the marketing, building the website, maintaining it, getting traffic, doing research and every other possible task in the business. In time this will be passed on to others so I can focus on the "E" part of my business, being an entrepreneur, a creator. After all, that's the fun part of it anyway! Creating new products, creating a vision of where you want the business to be in 5 years, 10 years, and more.
Today I'm working on getting some more Camtasia videos up on YouTube, which I'm getting better at finally. Still need some practice though, but it's a great skill to have. Let me know if anybody has any tips on Camtasia, ok? I'm always looking to learn more and make things better!
bye for now
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Finding a way to make a business work
Hello again,
Yes, I'm at it again today, 2 days in a row. Not bad, we'll see how long it lasts. Since yesterday I have done quite a bit of reading, currently I'm reading "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber. This book was originally written in 1995, but is a rewritten version of his original book which was written a long time ago (I believe in the 1980's, not sure). Anyway it is an excellent book, really for any small business owner. I thought it was about running a "online" business, but that's not even close! The "E" in the title suggests electronic age, but it is actually to mean "entrepreneur" which is what every business owner should be at heart. Of course, most of us run our businesses like "technicians", which means we try to do everything ourselves.
Anyway, I suggest reading this book as it opens up a whole new paradigm in thinking about your small business. Not to mention, it has helped to save many thousands of businesses over the years. Besides, who wants to work 18 hour days when you can systematize your business and have it run itself with the help of a few employees? Besides the great coaching course I'm taking, my learning curve has been flattened immensely in the past week. I'm actually starting to see a way to get my business to grow, which is the absolute must for all businesses. Either grow or die, right?
Other things I'm doing now are related to networking in my business with other owners such as myself. Since my business is information marketing (aka internet marketing) I have started to reach out to others in the same business world and see if I can share some ideas with them. I'm going to a meeting of the IM'ers tonight and will hopefully gain some insight, maybe even give them a pointer or two....
Well, more things going on such as backlink building, product research, and getting statistics gathered to measure success of my websites. Very busy, and creating more ideas every day that will make the process go more smoothly in the future. That's what it's all about, building a process, or system, that can function without having to keep doing the same work over and over again....
More tomorrow!
By the way, my current "niche" website is Natural Menopause Remedies and if you like to check it out feel free. Of course, it's for women only!
Yes, I'm at it again today, 2 days in a row. Not bad, we'll see how long it lasts. Since yesterday I have done quite a bit of reading, currently I'm reading "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber. This book was originally written in 1995, but is a rewritten version of his original book which was written a long time ago (I believe in the 1980's, not sure). Anyway it is an excellent book, really for any small business owner. I thought it was about running a "online" business, but that's not even close! The "E" in the title suggests electronic age, but it is actually to mean "entrepreneur" which is what every business owner should be at heart. Of course, most of us run our businesses like "technicians", which means we try to do everything ourselves.
Anyway, I suggest reading this book as it opens up a whole new paradigm in thinking about your small business. Not to mention, it has helped to save many thousands of businesses over the years. Besides, who wants to work 18 hour days when you can systematize your business and have it run itself with the help of a few employees? Besides the great coaching course I'm taking, my learning curve has been flattened immensely in the past week. I'm actually starting to see a way to get my business to grow, which is the absolute must for all businesses. Either grow or die, right?
Other things I'm doing now are related to networking in my business with other owners such as myself. Since my business is information marketing (aka internet marketing) I have started to reach out to others in the same business world and see if I can share some ideas with them. I'm going to a meeting of the IM'ers tonight and will hopefully gain some insight, maybe even give them a pointer or two....
Well, more things going on such as backlink building, product research, and getting statistics gathered to measure success of my websites. Very busy, and creating more ideas every day that will make the process go more smoothly in the future. That's what it's all about, building a process, or system, that can function without having to keep doing the same work over and over again....
More tomorrow!
By the way, my current "niche" website is Natural Menopause Remedies and if you like to check it out feel free. Of course, it's for women only!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Changes are inevitable, but good!
Hello again,
It's been a long time since I've posted on here, sorry to be such a slacker! I have been working on my business, my love-life, and my "happiness quotient" for the past year. Some things are going well, others not so much. I guess the biggest change came about 3 weeks ago (October 8, 2010) when I was laid off from my job after nearly 5 years. Yes that sounds like a bad thing, but I believe it is all for the best! Really, I'm not making that up.
You see I have been working on my business of internet marketing for some time, and only during the evenings after work. I've found this is a very tough thing to do for a long time, very draining physically and emotionally. So being without a job now I can focus full-time on my business, yeah! Good thing, right? The best part is, although I still work at least 8 hours or more each day, I have the time and energy to do other things as well. I get up each, thankful I don't have a "JOB" to do to, and get some exercise. Then eat breakfast, make a list of tasks for the day, and go off very excited to get some real work done that will make ME money, not someone else.
Another thing I recently started is a program for 30 days, specifically a coaching program. I won't mention the name of the coach but will give great details later on. One of his tasks for us is to keep a journal, so guess what? I'm going to be writing in here a lot for the next 30 days. Hopefully every day...
Today I'm going to learn Camtasia, which if you aren't familiar is a video editing software, and start posting some videos on youtube and other websites. This sounds like fun, can't wait! Besides that I will be creating a bunch of new products, and hopefully a few freebies for my list (which you could sign up for at http://www.getpassionforlife.com). This is a part of my new attitude, to give away as much as possible that has real value. So get ready for more!
ttys, Doug
It's been a long time since I've posted on here, sorry to be such a slacker! I have been working on my business, my love-life, and my "happiness quotient" for the past year. Some things are going well, others not so much. I guess the biggest change came about 3 weeks ago (October 8, 2010) when I was laid off from my job after nearly 5 years. Yes that sounds like a bad thing, but I believe it is all for the best! Really, I'm not making that up.
You see I have been working on my business of internet marketing for some time, and only during the evenings after work. I've found this is a very tough thing to do for a long time, very draining physically and emotionally. So being without a job now I can focus full-time on my business, yeah! Good thing, right? The best part is, although I still work at least 8 hours or more each day, I have the time and energy to do other things as well. I get up each, thankful I don't have a "JOB" to do to, and get some exercise. Then eat breakfast, make a list of tasks for the day, and go off very excited to get some real work done that will make ME money, not someone else.
Another thing I recently started is a program for 30 days, specifically a coaching program. I won't mention the name of the coach but will give great details later on. One of his tasks for us is to keep a journal, so guess what? I'm going to be writing in here a lot for the next 30 days. Hopefully every day...
Today I'm going to learn Camtasia, which if you aren't familiar is a video editing software, and start posting some videos on youtube and other websites. This sounds like fun, can't wait! Besides that I will be creating a bunch of new products, and hopefully a few freebies for my list (which you could sign up for at http://www.getpassionforlife.com). This is a part of my new attitude, to give away as much as possible that has real value. So get ready for more!
ttys, Doug
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