Wednesday, June 11, 2008

The Internet is a Fickle Lover

The internet is a fickle lover. You may love it but does it love you back? It may seem that if you are in any kind of business, the internet may not love you on a consistent everyday basis.
I love the internet. I love being able to "surf the web",visit the chat rooms, talk to friends near and far, and making new friends in far off places. I think that's my favorite part, making new friends and getting to know people from across the country and around the globe. At one time I loved doing business there too. But lately I've been real skittish about any commitments into internet business.

I have been in various internet businesses for the last 10 years. I've worked a business on e-bay, I've had 2 or 3 internet stores and I've done at least a half dozen networking companies. Guess what...until now I have spent more money trying to keep these businesses up and running than I had money coming in even to support the cost of the company much less make a profit.
All those businesses and all those those years, I've tried and failed. I couldn't seem to find the key. What was I doing wrong? Why was I failing and other people and companies succeeding. Believe me, it wasn't for lack of desire or even even for trying. I tried everything I could think of to promote my many businesses.

In my last foray into an internet business, I thought I'd just look for some sort of data processing job. You know the ads and banners you see... Work from home Processing________ You fill in the blank. There's a lot of them out there, you can process just about any thing from orders, rebates,phone numbers, and the list goes on. I thought that was the job for me. I'd get paid for everything I could process. Now in my mind, I look at the word "process"and to me it reads typing--input data, and receive payment for what ever I type. Of course, how I define processing is a lot different from what the person who is advertising these great deals. Well you get the picture. None of these were the job opportunities I thought they were. Another failed business.

You see what I mean by my original statement?"the internet is a fickle lover"? I'm sure there's a lot of people out there who have tried these processing businesses and just love them, love the opportunity that they create and are making great money doing it, but for me... it was just not my cup of tea.

However, all of this eventually lead me to my present situation. Which is good. In trying to work on one of the data processing things, I stumbled across a networking /ad community site. At that site a very special lady sent me a welcome e-mail. It is that e-mail that has changed how I do business on the internet. As she has repeatedly told me" It's not your fault" I really like that statement. All this time I have been trying to find out what I have been doing wrong, why can't I make money doing this. everyone else seems to be making money, why can't I? what's wrong? In that Email I was introduced to a program that taught me what I need to know to succeed. It has taught me how to succeed in whatever business I choose to be in. The wonder of it all... it did not cost me a dime. That's right, it has been and is TOTALLY FREE! and actually that's part of the groups name, Mentoringforfree. I don't know if you heard of them or have seen any of their postings. In fact you might have received an email or video from some one in the group.

It's difficult for many people to imagine why someone would take on the task of mentoring (teaching, coaching) another person to succeed in a company or just every day life tasks and not get paid for any of it. But it is true. It is absolutely free! I was very taken with this group of mentors. And now find myself being a Free mentor. I am finding every one needs a coach, a friend, who can help direct them. Someone who has already gone through what you are doing now and can help you avoid the pit falls that may lay in your path. But why do it for free? Why not get paid? And the burning question... How can I make money on the internet if I'm doing something for free? Truth...this is not a money making program, but it is a tool to use in your business. Mentoringforfree is a program to teach you the skills you need to be successful in your chosen business. And since it is TOTALLY FREE why not look into it? Why not give yourself the advantage you need to succeed? Check out our site... it can only help you and your business. http://denise.mentoringforfree.com See the success for yourself.

7 comments:

Melanie Kissell said...

Denise ...

Fantastic blog! I admire and appreciate that the information and personal details you've written here absolutely come from the heart. It's difficult to admit to failure. But guess what? Your lack of success in network marketing was Not Your Fault!
Your spirit, your drive, and your determination have prevailed.
After all that you've experienced, I believe that you will make an ideal coach and mentor and be able to help many, many people learn the skills for success.

My hat goes off to you!

~Melanie Kissell

Anonymous said...

BRAVO Denise,
WOW, what a story. As I read, I felt your pain and I felt your spirit get lifted knowing that it was Not your fault. You have a wonderful tool to share with others and I recommend to anyone that ever felt the way Denise did to get in contact with her IMMEDIATELY. Because it is NOT YOUR FAULT. Let her be your mentor and coach.
Thanks for sharing your story and how it has changed your life.

Keep the faith and you will SUCCEED

I believe in you

Debbie Hudson

Morelife said...

Hi Denise
Like many others I also experienced the ups and down of the internet. I too lost money as you did. My hart goes to you and all out there fumbling around the internet trying to find "the" opportunity.
It is important to flood the net with our stories so to help the ones searching the hardship we've experienced.
Good going I love the way you write keep it up. Your friend
Bernard Tritz

Rhonda Wudarczyk said...

This is wonderful! My feelings exactly! I had a difficult time thinking I could ever be a mentor, but it really is a great thing to be! I love helping others and you are right the whole group of mentors is a great group and you will be hard pressed to find another like it!
Thanks for this blog!

Ronald M McCall said...

Yes indeed an internet business is quite the experince with emotions.
You have done very well in explaining the fact. And I know the feelings. With the internet you can get frusrrated from time to time but when you find that place for yourself it can be very rewarding. Your off to a great start.

Keep the believe strong
Ronald McCall

Bill Tessore said...

Hi Denise,

It is so true. In this age of the hyper-paced online mentality so many have been brain washed into holding on to that teenager mentality of finding what we want NOW. Some how, even many of us have learned that is not how live (or love works), we seem to forget the lesson when it comes to the on-line business world.

Thank you for helping bring our focus on to what really works ... relationship building.

I appreciate you,

Bill Tessore
ill Tessore's Blurbs

Linda & J-Luiz said...

Your story is the story of millions out there trying to making a living from the internet. Our Mentoring For Free Program is bringing the reality of Internet Marketing to the surface and allowing the dream to come true.

J-Luiz