When checking out business opportunities that would allow us to leave our long-term jobs and become part of the self-employed, we found a lot of people out there selling opportunities. When asked, some of them would never quite answer us directly on what their opportunity consisted of. Answers were indirect, and it was actually difficult to pinpoint exactly what we would be doing with the business.

Other people would present their opportunity to us with all kinds of figures being thrown out about earnings and what we would definitely be able to bring in financially. Some of them talked about how it was a guaranteed income amount. No...we didn't believe it. See, we know that based on an individual's drive and ambition, the number of hours they put in, the type of marketing they did and their experience level with the internet would make it almost impossible to quote us real figures.*

We do tell people an average income that people in our industry are making. No...everyone doesn't earn that—a large number of people make way more. But we don't present to people the upper end income amounts as "the norm". We want them to know what they can do realistically and then we allow them to listen to testimonials and read information from other people who are doing the same business we are.*

When someone is inquiring about your opportunity, it is the best policy—hands down—to level with them about what is involved in becoming successful at it. We actually tell them about what our day consists of. We tell them how much time we put in on placing ads, or posting on sites, on returning calls, on meeting people and talking with them about the business, and also about the amount of training we participate in. It gives them a real view of what they would need to do to achieve the success we have achieved. We want them to realize that unless they are willing to do the same amount of work and put in the same effort, we cannot guarantee that they will make a go of it.*

We have had some people inquire about our opportunity and then verbalize their objection to participating on team calls (an hour a night, Monday through Thursday) as they want their nights as their own. To be honest, we tell them they don't have to participate, but as I've said before—especially when starting out—you should take advantage of any and all training available, especially when it's free and with like-minded people who are doing what you are doing. So we don't hesitate to tell them exactly that. The ideas and input we garner from those calls is priceless. We learn from others what has worked or not and also exchange materials that less us further our education in the market. Invaluable!

What some people don't realize is that a home business is work. Plain and simple. It is not just sitting at home and hoping people find you and what you have to offer. It's also not possible to be really successful unless you fully understand your product or service AND the opportunity it provides. Just spending a little time learning those things will get you everywhere. To be able to intelligently discuss those things with a prospect is of the utmost importance.*

We never promise people that if they decide to go with our opportunity, they will become rich overnight and that anyone and everyone will buy from them and will take them up on what they have to offer. It isn't true. And I don't care what any opportunity out there claims, it is not the truth. Not every opportunity is right for everyone and, again, based on the commitment they have they either will or will not make a go of it.*

Home businesses are an unbelievable option for many people. If you have time management skills, you can become successful putting in part time hours. You don't have the traffic to worry about, you don't have to have an extensive work wardrobe, you don't have to spend money on gas and you don't have to punch a timeclock. You make your own schedule and determine which hours make the most sense for you. But they are not for everyone. And anyone who tells you that your opportunity will be "snatched" up and make you rich without working is lying to you. Those people out there with no motivation will more than likely fail. If you think about it, those unmotivated people are the ones that usually are layed off first, or stay in a dead end job and just accept their fate, although that fate is of their own making.

My husband and I are ambitious people. There is no question about that. I pride myself on my work ethic and taught those things to our children. If you aren't really willing to work, then things are not going to magically come to you. However, if you are willing to replicate the actions of those that ARE successful at the opportunity you are considering, you will find yourself in the same place—enjoying success.

I notice that you have made an identical posting in several areas of this forum.

It would appear to be a soft intro to a product you are promoting or an affiliate product.

It's not a request for information or advice for newcomers, and has therefore been moved to a more appropriate area.

Eric G.

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I did and I will not do it again. I have no product or affiliate to promote. I'm just looking for someone to give a "leg up" so I can find where to begin and a good path (program) to follow or emulate. I know little to nothing, but I have the time and the drive to do this.
Thanks,
Larry

Good work Larry

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Joker Quotes:

If You’re Good At Something, Never Do It For FREE.

I Believe Whatever Doesn’t Kill You, Simply Makes You… Stranger.

I'm going to start reading this morning and try to get under way before the week is out. I'll be asking questions here i'm sure.
Thanks,
larry