There’s a lesson in there for many beginners who think about ONE avenue as being all they should focus on online. True, there’s one primary stream, but just about any niche can have complementary sources of income which can be planned and tried out to find the ideal mix.

Ummm, Tiff, I can tell you firsthand what Kelly does: she says you can’t come back after this group of sessions is completed.

Talk about striking terror in one’s heart!

Kelly says she can’t in good conscience take your money if you are not following her advice.

(… there she goes with that conscience thing again …)

Am a new NAMS member, just finding my way around, level 100.

This is valuable information I can use right now, to get a more realistic big picture. I prepared for this type of business more than two decades ago. Stuff happened and now …

My goal is to get an affiliate website up and running successfully in 2013, grow the heck out it, and still keep my sanity … with scheduling.

I work late because I’m helping my Amazon parrot adjust to the midwest climate changes.

Hope to keep saner hours soon. I’m taking Karon’s course and learning the Affiliate program at the same time. Almost finished with the lesson modules.

Thank you for the many insights.

Patricia

P.S. Do affiliates subscribe to some of each other’s blogs?

Yes, thanks. I intend to write out those ideas. I have so many, and I’m looking forward to implementing them!

Thanks Nicole! That means a lot coming from you. I guess since my ebooks haven’t sold lately, I haven’t added any other products to the mix thinking that they wouldn’t sell either. I have some ideas for products or worksheets, just not sure that if I build it they will buy. I have been on Rhea Perry’s list but don’t get much from her stuff – very self promotional and not enough meat for me to chew on to get anywhere. Thanks for the recommendation though 🙂

Do you think I should work on traffic and list building first and then add new products or do both at the same time?

I agree with Nicole – start small and focus on ONE success at a time. I don’t think any of us started our business thinking “let’s see – I want 7 streams of income.” Instead, each was the outgrowth of another stream. Or something we did out of curiosity.

So just let it “flow” – you’ll find yourself with multiple streams, almost without realizing it.

Tiffany – I was just like you – spending more time worrying about my clients’ business than THEY did! We’d talk every two weeks – and they would have been “too busy” to do anything, while I had five more ideas for them to implement, ready to share. So I fired all of them! And went to a model I LOVE – the Brain Drain.

One hour. I don’t do any prep beforehand. Everything I can think of I share with them on the call. I don’t have to hold back, saving something for the “next” session. I don’t have to pace them through their actions. They get the recording and a list of resources and action steps when we’re finished. Then they’re on their own. Many people take a month or two to finish their list. Many people come back when they’re ready for more. Some I never hear from again. All outcomes are okay with me -because THEY are responsible for their businesses.

This model may or may not be THE one you will enjoy. But when you have a lot to offer people, keep looking until you find the model that works for you!

Clyde,

You know I appreciate you much, for being a regular commenter. 🙂 I always love to hear from you.

Get those goals into writing and make sure they are visible with firm deadlines. You CAN do it. I have confidence in you.

Merry Christmas back atcha.
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