These are the top things that I’ve pondered on regarding making money online from the FOOA conference meetings and networking sessions:
1) Trying to make a living online sometimes turns us in to hermits. It is important to keep going out there and actually living offline. Yes, to make a living online, one must never forsake to live offline.
2) Generosity opens up more avenues in making money. Giving away what we learn and what we know, in order to help other people, doesn’t take anything away from us. In fact, it enriches us. One cannot accept gifts with closed hands. We need to have our palms open in order to receive.
3) Know your target audience as well as you can. There are several tools out there to help you with this. And, I found out that Microsoft’s AdCenter Labs is one good place to do this.
4) Some people go through such great lengths in order to learn all they can about building businesses and making money. But, those who actually find success aren’t in it just for the quick cash. Those who find success and happiness in their money making ventures almost always are passionate people. They believe in what they do and they want to make a difference.
5) Positivity, humility, integrity, and patience are always desirable virtues. And yes, there’s always room for these even when (or especially when!) trying to make money online.
Good lesson!!!
“1) Trying to make a living online sometimes turns us in to hermits. It is important to keep going out there and actually living offline. Yes, to make a living online, one must never forsake to live offline.”
I must write this one out and post it over my desk. This summer, I’m going to make a conscious effort to play more!!
Once again excellent post. I hope people really read your post and take it to them
Daniel Lundqvist
Founder of MLM-Program
http://www.mlm-program.com
Enea: Thanks!
SP: You are NOT alone!
Daniel: Thank you.
Excellent points, particularly about not being a hermit. Socializing with our peers is important; if we forget that aspect our businesses will suffer immeasurably.
Matt: Absolutely. Reaching out to others is also a good way to expand and enrich our businesses.