What’s Holding You Back From Success?
Monday, October 13th, 2008If you’ve spent any amount of time online trying to build a business, one of the things that you’ve likely experienced is how “lonely” it can get at times.
I know when I first started, I didn’t know anyone else in the internet marketing world, and I felt like some kind of lone “bedroom marketer”; sitting at my desk reading, learning and trying to understand how to do every little thing that I needed to in order to get a website up and running.
I’m sure this is a common theme for many of you reading this now.
Sometimes it feels like we’re all alone and nobody else gets what we are trying to do, and at the same time, it seems like we’re the only ones who we can rely on to get the things we need done.
Does that sound familiar?
Over time I came to realize that one of the most important factors in my business was not “what” I knew, but “who” I knew.
It’s very rare that a business can be built by just one man (or woman) alone.
Unless you’re already an expert in running an internet business, it’s going to take you a long time to master every little thing.
Remember the old saying ….
Two heads are better than one…
That saying is true and it’s something that I’m discovering more and more recently.
Everyone of us has issues that we need to work through, problems that we need solved, and more often than not, WE are not the best person to get the job done.
That’s why building relationships with other people online (and offline) can greatly help the growth of your business.
If you’ve been following my emails recently you’ll know that I’ve been working with a (very smart!) guy, Eric Farewell, who I met a couple of months back at a seminar in Chicago.
Eric’s a great guy, and for those that have been part of our “Niche Domination Secrets” course, he’s also extremely savvy when it comes to building a business online.
I’ve already learned a great deal from him, but in return, I’ve also helped him with some of the SEO and traffic stuff that I know, so that he can use that to build his business also.
It’s a great win/win situation as we both get to benefit from each other’s knowledge and experience.
What are YOU doing to grow?
My favorite way of building relationships with other people is by getting to offline events/seminars and meeting other “like minded” individuals in person.
Some people get this wrong and think that seminars are only for pestering the “gurus” to promote your latest and greatest $47 ebook. (Unfortunately this wont get you very far)
While there may be 10 or so speakers at an event, there could be anywhere from 100-1,000 other people at the event just like you, all looking to grow and build their businesses.
THESE are the people you should be talking to.
You won’t believe how many different skills and interests you will find among the other attendees - skills that can help YOUR business.
Don’t forget the Online Communities
While I know that it may not be practical for everyone to get to an offline seminar, that doesn’t mean that you can’t “meet” other people online too.
There are plenty of forums online where you can go and ask for help or advice from people who will gladly share it with you.
One of my favorite places is the Warrior Forum where you can find literally thousands of members talking about all aspects of building an online business.
Just from forums like this I’ve forged great relationships with other marketers who all want to help each other.
So what do YOU need?
So what’s holding you back from success? What do you need to take your business to the next level … or even the “first” level?
Not only that, but also what do you have to offer someone else?
Leave a comment below and let me know what you feel you’re good at, and what you feel you need help with.
You never know, you might just meet someone else here who can help you with what you need!
To YOUR success,
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