Remember what it was like your freshman year in college when you walked into one of your required survey classes for the first time? Hundreds of faces just like you staring ahead in the huge lecture hall, each mind wondering, “How am I going to get through this semester?”
It’s no different here on the Internet, folks.
New people come online each and every day, looking for answers and solutions to their problems without a clue about where to start.
And, just like in college, there are layers and levels of learning here on the Internet.
- Internet Marketing 101.
- Introduction to Social Media.
- Blogging for Beginners.
And those are but a HANDFUL of the things you need to master before moving to the next level.
13 months ago, back in September 2009 when I made the decision to go all in with my online adventure, I remember feeling exactly like I did when I was started college — excited, bewildered, and scared.
How many thousands of others are out there who feel just like I did 13 months ago?
Fast-forward to October 2010 and I am an upperclassman. Amazing! I have confidence about what to do and how to help others do what I have done — how to navigate around this enormous campus and actually succeed.
Watch this video to see what I am talking about…
Anyone who knows me knows I am passionate about helping people grow and succeed. Here online, I want to help people wade through the clutter of what’s out there. I want to show people there are ways to get the knowledge and training you need without breaking the bank or taking out enormous loans to fund your education. To do that, I have created a mentoring program designed to meet people where they are, from brand-spanking-new to more advanced.
Click here to see what I have to offer.
Just like getting a degree from a four-year college or university, investing in your online business education is necessary if you truly want to succeed.
I rarely promote my products or services in my blog posts, but the thoughts I shared in the video above are ones I believe in so strongly that I am breaking that rule and showcasing what I have to offer to anyone who really wants to work one-on-one with a skilled, dedicated teacher.
In the end, I just want to make sure people who are bringing their Network Marketing businesses online are starting at the right level and not getting so far in over their heads that they wind up discouraged and frustrated and quitting before they even got started.
There is a huge amount to learn when you decide to take your business to the Internet. The time and investment it takes to learn what you need to learn is definitely worth it. Just be sure you are starting at the right place and getting the help you deserve from teachers who are committed to helping you.
What are some of your online education stories? Have you worked with a mentor who really helped you bust through the initial obstacles that everyone faces when they first come online? Share those stories here and pass this post along to your circle if you believe it offers value to them!
Awesome Mary Lou!
Congratulations on being online for over a year now. I’m so glad you choose to be here. You’ve always been a great voice to listen to.
Very good messages to share. It is a business and it’s something to work with and keep moving forward on.
Keep on rocking it Mary Lou!
Val 🙂
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Congratulations on your first year, plus loved your video MaryLou, I look forward to your new book.
Thank you for your kind words, Sandra! 🙂
Hi Val, I keep rocking because YOU keep rocking! LOL We are rocking out together! 🙂
Hey Mary Lou,
What a fantastic analogy between learning internet marketing and college! Thank you for this wonderful information 🙂
Blessings,
Karla Setchel
Hi Mary Lou,
Your blog feels like a warm, comfy couch to relax into. My blog is just one month old, so I know all about excitement, scariness, overwhelm and bewilderment.
Thanks for the insights. And congratulations 13 months into it. Well done!
Tricia.
Thank you, Val, for your faith and unwavering belief in this journey I and so many others like yourself have chosen to travel. What we are doing is worth it even when at times challenges arise. Onward! 🙂
Hi Karla, We are all back in school here online, whether we realize it or not. Right now we are witnessing some shake downs with the top “professors” and it will be interesting to see what comes of all this posturing.
Hi Tricia, Welcome to the blogging community. You have chosen a great one to be a part of. 🙂 13 months goes by quickly, so get ready! I look forward to visiting your blog and learning more about you!
Mary Lou, the message of your video is timely for me. Its amazing that while I was warming up on the exercise bike the at the gym this morning I decided to take some time this weekend to make a new plan for my life and business. Get more focused! Be able to put some money aside for an overseas holiday with my wife. Thanks for your words of wisdom. I will watch your video again.
Hi John, I am glad my own experiences reinforced decisions you had already made about the next phase of your life. I think we all truly benefit from catching glimpses of what others within our tribe are thinking about, writing about, and doing. I love that we are great resources of inspiration for each other, as well! I wish you well on your next set of adventures (including your latest family addition 🙂