Comments on: The Truth About Internet Marketing Consulting

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:40:30 +0000

Most people vastly underestimate the value of what they know. We tend to assume (quite wrongly) that “everyone” knows what we know and don’t give ourselves enough credit.

I was lucky enough to find a mentor early in my consulting career who understood the true value of knowledge. I saw him turn everything he did in his business into a system that was re-purposed in many other ways… sold, licensed, turned into a product etc.

And I’ve made a point of doing the same thing — I take LOTS of notes on everything I do in my business because I know other people can benefit greatly from it. (That’s how this whole website got started!)

With the right strategy you could make a small fortune with that knowledge

By: Alison

Alison — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:44:19 +0000

This information is really valuable. I believe starting out locally with people who know you and your good reputation is definitely the way to develop confidence and experience. Thanks for your honesty and openness and the warmth that comes across in your presentation.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:06:21 +0000

Hi Kyle
What a great read. It was put to me recently that the knowledge I had developed building an online charitable community was knowledge other not-for-profits would benefit from. While considering all the different ways that this may happen, there was ares of considerable gray in there! So reading this thread and knowing there are coaching possibilities available too has been very valuable. Thank you. Sandy

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:08:01 +0000

Hi Jacqlyn

Appreciate your comments, I’m just trying to balance out all the hype with some common sense. There IS great money to be made as an Internet marketing consultant, and it does afford you a great lifestyle, people just have to be realistic that it will take some work.

Cheers
Kyle

By: Jacqlyn

Jacqlyn — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:19:02 +0000

Hi Kyle

Thanks for this post. The more I see you or your work, the more I realise you are a straight up type of person. I like that you are up front and give the pros and cons of this type of business. In any business there is work involved. Yet we live in a society that thinks that it should all come our way just because the thought is there. Strategies need to be formulated in any business and then of course action. Without these, you have but merely a dream. Thanks again.

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:41:59 +0000

Yeah, I think it has a lot to do with mindset. If you are prepared just to give it a go and take action no matter what stage you are at, it will eventually get you there. The great thing is, it is a valuable service and enriches everyone … a true win-win!

By: Andrea Wilson

Andrea Wilson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:49:48 +0000

Hi, Kyle,

I run a successful consulting business building templates for XSitePro users. As such, 95% of my clients are Internet marketers (from complete newbies right on up to successful IM’s). I have never met most of them as they are all over the world. Face-to-face is fun, but it’s also more time-consuming than a phone/Skype call, so even with local clients I often do it all over the phone and via email. I just built XSitePro Web sites for two local charities and I haven’t met any of the people involved even though they live right in my own neighbourhood! I also build Dreamweaver Web sites and I conduct that side of my business almost entirely via phone and email, as well. I just wanted to reassure everyone that face-to-face consulting is not at all necessary.

By: Lillea Woodlyns

Lillea Woodlyns — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:58:10 +0000

It’s good to know that people who live in remote areas have a shot at this because that’s my situation. The phone, skype, mail – I can certainly do all of those things, and it can be enjoyable. I can see how it makes a difference when you call the shots from the beginning – choose the clients you want to take on and help, not just take anyone on because you feel you have to. I have no problem telling myself what to do – in fact, it’s much better that way

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:08:30 +0000

Thanks so much, Kyle. I’ve been ill, so this thank you note is late, but your reply is much appreciated.

By: The Dot-Com Dentist

The Dot-Com Dentist — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:04:39 +0000

Most people harp about the profit potential offline.. And while it’s true, most people get discouraged when they realize they actually need to TALK to people. For some reason, most IMers have this desire to make money without having to interact with anybody.. But with this blog post, you’re clearly not targeting those people. Great post Kyle, I’m adding your blog to my feed reader!