Internet Business Mastery Blog: The Art of Internet Marketing & Online Business for Entrepreneurs http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com The Internet Business Mastery blog shows entrepreneurs how to succeed in internet marketing and online business on the road to financial freedom. You'll discover how to think like a successful internet entrepreneur, build passive online income, and use internet marketing to grow your business. We'll take you through the entire process, step-by-step, including product creation, web site launch, traffic generation, small business management, sales, negotiation and much more. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:42:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Lifestyle Design Video Contest Winner http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibmblog/~3/452709573/lifestyle-design-video-contest-winner http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/lifestyle-design-video-contest-winner#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:36:22 +0000 Jay (Jason Van Orden) http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/?p=240 A few episodes ago we put a challenge out to the community to come up with a video that talked about the lifestyle that you were designing to acheive with internet business. Ron Davis is the winner of the Omaha Steaks. You can watch his video below.


Internet Business Mastery Contest Entry from Ron Davis on Vimeo.

Ron is also a member charter member from day one of the Internet Business Mastery. You can find him online here:

Thanks, Ron, for the great video!

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In this episode of Internet Business Mastery, we present part two of The 7 Reasons Why People DON’T Succeed in Internet Business and How You Can Avoid Every Single One.  Plus, we show you a critical plugin to use on any WordPress-based site.

CLICK HERE to get immediate access to Internet Business Mastery Academy,  where you will get full access to ALL of our courses, tools, and resources for creating your own internet business and escaping the 9-to-5.

Each month we add at least one new internet business course, a Grill the Guru interview, and new video tutorials in the Million Dollar Rolodex.

Items mentioned in the episode:

What do you think?

  • What’s holding you back from reaching the next level in your Internet Business?
  • How can you overcome these obstacles?

Download the MP3

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increased our income the most in the last two years. It’s our
secret weapon for making money, even in a recession.

Go here now to watch the video.

The video also shows how you can get three months of the Academy for only a dollar.

With the help of this secret weapon, the Academy started
making five-figures PER month from the very first week we opened
the doors.

]]> http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/your-secret-weapon-for-boosting-income-even-in-a-recession/feed http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/your-secret-weapon-for-boosting-income-even-in-a-recession This Guy Went From Food Stamps to Six Figures | Case Study http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibmblog/~3/445881869/from-food-stamps-to-six-figures http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/from-food-stamps-to-six-figures#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:52:44 +0000 Jay (Jason Van Orden) http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/?p=237 I just saw a video about a guy that went from being on
food stamps to making a six-figure income in his
Internet business.

Go check out the video now, there’s nothing for sale: http://www.productlaunchformula.com?18096

This is an amazing “Case Study”… and it’s even
more important with the current hard times in our
economy - it shows what can be done to put
yourself back in control.

This video is COMPLETELY free and you don’t even
need to give your email… but you sure be sure to
subscribe to get all the full length case studies
from everyday people like.

Because the really cool thing about those case
studies is that you can learn first hand how to
apply it to YOUR business.

We’ve applied this same formula our own businesses
several times with our own incredible results, but
we’ll have more about that next week.

For now go watch the video and then subscribe to
get the other videos in the series.

http://www.productlaunchformula.com?18096

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In this episode of Internet Business Mastery, we present The 7 Reasons Why People DON’T Succeed in Internet Business and How You Can Avoid Every Single One, Part 1.  Plus, we show you a free tool for doing critical stats tracking on your site.

CLICK HERE to get immediate access to Internet Business Mastery Academy,  where you will get full access to ALL of our courses, tools, and resources for creating your own internet business and escaping the 9-to-5.

Each month we add at least one new internet business course, a Grill the Guru interview, and new video tutorials in the Million Dollar Rolodex.

Items mentioned in the episode:

What do you think?

  • How have you tried to avoid the first 4 ways that people fail at internet business?

Download the MP3

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In this episode of Internet Business Mastery, we present The Ultimate Recession Survival Guide.  Plus we show you the great wordpress theme and site design company we use.

CLICK HERE to get immediate access to Internet Business Mastery Academy,  where you will get full access to ALL of our courses, tools, and
resources for creating your own internet business and escaping the
9-to-5.

Each month we add at least one new internet business course, a Grill
the Guru interview, a Success Book Summary and new video tutorials in the Rolodex.

Items mentioned in the episode:

What do you think?

  • Has the recession actually effected you and what have you done to become recession proof?

Download the MP3

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In this episode of Internet Business Mastery, we talk about four things that we would do differently if we could start over again.  Plus we have a great tool that allows you to do simple market research with Twitter.

CLICK HERE to get immediate access to Internet Business Mastery Academy , where you will get full access to ALL of our courses, tools, and resources for creating your own internet business and escaping the 9-to-5.

Each month we add at least one new internet business course, a Grill the Guru interview, a Success Book Summary and new video tutorials in the Rolodex.

Items mentioned in the episode:

Take Action:

  1. Check out our Video Contest and win really cool stuff!
  2. Sign up for Twitter, if you haven’t already.
  3. Connect with us on Twitter:
    Sterling
    Jay
    - Just click “Follow” under our pictures
  4. Check out the ACADEMY!

What do YOU Think?

  • If you could go back and start your business over again, what would you do differently?

Download the MP3

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We were excited this week when we saw on of our Academy members, Mark Mason, openly sharing his thoughts in the Mastermind Forums as he applies our niche brainstorming process. It’s a great example of letting the process just flow with the confidence that the right niche idea will manifest itself. We were even more excited when we saw the enthusiastic feedback and support he’s receiving from the other Mastermind Community members. Here’s what he wrote.

Bottom Line: I thought it might be neat to “think out loud” right here inside the Academy as I identify my next niche web business.
Goal: Define a new niche for Mark and launch a small site by 10/31/08
Status: Niche Brainstorming

Back Story: I have been having some success in the Internet Marketing and Make Money Online niches, but I really want to identify a new non-IM niche to work in. I am really jealous of the cool niches that rondavis, snoonan and others have identified. I want to align my interests, skills and Definite Major Purpose with a new niche. I don’t plan to get out of IM. Just looking to expand into something that interests me.

Edit — I am also really jealous of johnwtuggle since I really want to be a better guitar player.

Problem is, I have no idea right now what it would be.

So, I was thinking I could just have an open discussion right here in this thread for a couple of weeks and get some feedback as I move through the “niche identification” material from Sterling and Jay.

The first step in our ten-step process is to look at your own expertise, interests, hobbies, etc. Mark dove into this step and just started freely listing the ideas that came to him without editing himself or worrying about each one. The idea here is quantity. Just get the ideas out. Here’s his list.

Here is my brainstorming list of everything I can think of about myself. Ready….go!

  • I am a student of internet marketing.
  • I am an electrical engineer by training.
  • I am pretty good at math
  • I am a pretty good teacher
  • I am an accomplished public speaker (for an engineer)
  • I work in the semiconductor industry in the area of semiconductor lithography
  • I am married with kids (boys and girls) and I have been divorced
  • I have been trying to loose 25 pounds for 15 years (LOL)
  • I like music
  • I am a crummy guitar player and wish I was better.
  • I can sing (opinions vary)
  • I am a total and complete gadget junkie.
  • I love cell phones and computers.
  • I have rebuilt classic cars
  • I know several programming languages.
  • I have been to many different countries on business
  • I love Texas A&M University in general, especially the football program
  • I love my RIM BlackBerry
  • I am a student of personal finance (but not very disciplined)
  • I like books like $ Hour Work Week, Seven Habits, GTD, etc.
  • I am always struggling with time management and focus
  • I work hard
  • I know a ton of stuff about personal computers and computer software.
  • I love to help people.
  • I love the Dallas Cowboys
  • I love to read spy novels when I have time (seldom)
  • I have a long driving commute in Dallas
  • I live in and around Dallas
  • I have an internet marketing website
  • I have an internet marketing product
  • I like to cook when I have time (seldom)
  • I know how to repair most household things (plumbing, electrical, sprinklers, etc)
  • I like wine.

This is a fine list. Lots of good gems in there. I replied in the forum and told him the ones that stood out to me.

  • I am a total and complete gadget junkie.
  • I have rebuilt classic cars
  • I love my RIM BlackBerry
  • I know a ton of stuff about personal computers and computer software.
  • I live in and around Dallas
  • I know how to repair most household things (plumbing, electrical, sprinklers, etc)

Here are the main points I hope you glean from this.

  1. Just put pen to paper and start writing all the ideas that come to mind
  2. Don’t edit your ideas as you go. Get them all out. Quantity is key here.
  3. It doesn’t have to be as tough as it may feel. We know it can seem daunting, but it is so easy to launch and prove ideas on the Internet that it is is always best to start NOW.
  4. The Academy Mastermind Forums are an excellent place to find the support and ideas you need when you hit important steps like choosing your niche.

    If you are a member and haven’t posted yet, we strongly recommend that you do so. The tone in the community is super helpful. Everyone is helping each other to reach the same goals.

    If you’re not a member yet, then now would be a great time to join.

We look forward to seeing where Mark goes with his brainstorming process. He plans to document and share the whole thing with the Academy Mastermind Forums. Thanks, Mark, for being willing to put yourself out there and share your exdperience with the community!

Take Action

  1. If you’re looking for a new niche, sit down with a pen and paper and spend 15 minutes listing as many ideas as you can. Think over your interests, epxertise and hobbies. Don’t edit anything out. If it comes to mind, write it down.

What Do You Think?

  • How do you brainstorm new niche ideas?
  • How do you capture these ideas (e.g. mind map, notebook, Google Doc, etc.)?
  • What is your biggest concern about brainstorming new niches?
]]> http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/choosing-a-new-niche-the-process-in-action/feed http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/choosing-a-new-niche-the-process-in-action Nominate Internet Business Mastery for the Podcast Awards http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibmblog/~3/397341123/nominate-internet-business-mastery-for-the-podcast-awards http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/nominate-internet-business-mastery-for-the-podcast-awards#comments Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:24:35 +0000 Jay (Jason Van Orden) http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/?p=231 Podcacast AwardsThe Podcast Awards are accepting nominations in a variety of categores including…business. We figure it’s high time that the #1 internet business and internet marketing podcast be recognized. If you feel that we’re deserving, please do the following to nominate us.

  1. Go to the Podcast Awards site
  2. In the third box down on the left (Business), enter Internet Business Mastery for the name and www.InternetBusinessMastery.com for the podcast URL.
  3. Fill out podcasts that you want to nominate in other categories
  4. Fill out your details at the bottom and press submit
  5. That’s it. Thanks!
]]> http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/nominate-internet-business-mastery-for-the-podcast-awards/feed http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/nominate-internet-business-mastery-for-the-podcast-awards IBM 48 | Acquiring the Lifestyle of Your Dreams http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ibmblog/~3/396618467/ibm-48-acquiring-the-lifestyle-you-deserve http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/ibm-48-acquiring-the-lifestyle-you-deserve#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:12:08 +0000 Sterling (Jeremy Frandsen) http://www.internet-based-business-mastery.com/?p=230
In this episode of Internet Business Mastery, we talk about Acquiring the Lifestyle You Deserve.  Plus we have a quick tip about a must use stat tracking service for anyone using RSS.

CLICK HERE to get immediate access to Internet Business Mastery Academy , where you will get full access to ALL of our courses, tools, and resources for creating your own internet business and escaping the 9-to-5.

Each month we add at least one new internet business course, a Grill the Guru interview, a Success Book Summary and new video tutorials in the Rolodex.

Items mentioned in the episode:

Take Action:

  1. Sit down and create a mindmap, a collage or story (or whatever works for you) to make your lifestyle design more concrete.
  2. Ask yourself what you need to believe that will make achieving your lifestyle really possible. If you don’t think you deserve it, then start looking at the thoughts and beliefs that you have that hold you back from believing in your ultimate lifestyle.Psycho-cybernetics is a great book about how to work with your internal beliefs
  3. If you don’t have a business that can provide for your desired lifestyle, commit to doing what it takes to start one today. The Academy is a great place to learn exactly how to do this.

What do YOU Think?

  • We want you to tell us YOUR ultimate lifestyle!  Take some time now to write it out and share it with us!  Have fun with this one!
  • Ways to tell us:
    • Call the message line: 206-222-2219
    • Record an MP3!  We use a free software to do this, called Audacity

    OR

  • Tell us by posting a video and the winner of the best video will get a box of Filet Mignon steaks!
    • Make a video talking about your ultimate lifestyle, show your collage or get creative and go all out!
    • Use tubemogul.com to post your video to all the sites they have on their posting list.
    • Make sure to mention InternetBusinessMastery.com
    • Come back to this post and add the YouTube link to your video in the comments.
    • Winner will get mentioned in the first podcast after the contest.
    • Winner will get his video on the front page of InternetBusinessMastery.com
    • Winner will get a box of Filet Mignon steaks!
    • DUE DATE: October 20th, 2008

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