Jan/100
WHAT IS COMMITMENT?
Earlier this year we wrote an article “Resolutions vs. Commitment”. Today we want to talk a bit further about the term Commitment. If you’re not committed to self improvement….you’ll never see your full potential.
For those of you who follow my writings, I like to use the definitions of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, especially for a misunderstood subject such as this. Commitment means different things to different folks. Here is what Wikipedia says:
“Commitment means to show loyalty, duty or pledge to something or someone, and can refer to:
Personal commitment, interaction dominated by obligations. These obligations may be mutual, or self-imposed, or explicitly stated, or may not. Distinction is often made between commitment as a member of an organization (such as a sporting team, a religion, or as an employee), and a personal commitment, which is often a pledge or promise to ones’ self for personal growth.
Brand commitment refers to the strength of the relationship between consumers (or customers) and a particular brand (or service).
Organizational commitment can mean something pledged by an organization as opposed to its members.
In poker, it means that someone will do better by staying in a hand no matter what (even if he probably doesn’t have the best hand, he would still win more money by betting all his chips), rather than folding”.
Commitment to success of a corporation is imperative, however, commitment is even more important for an individual. The most important factor for individual success is commitment. Commitment sparks action….then results will follow. There are two fundamental aspects of commitment we should consider.
The first is having a strong conviction of your beliefs. The old saying “If you don’t stand for something…you’ll fall for anything” is so true here. I read recently as one writer said it best…commitment is “persistence with a purpose”.
The second important factor is the faithful adherence to those beliefs and is represented by your behavior.
One writer put it perfectly….”It is the strength of these commitments, religiously followed, that led to their business success.”
We must be committed to a set of personal values, principles and beliefs. We must have a personal vision and purpose for what we are about to commit to. In our personal life we must have a inherent personal integrity and self confidence. We must have a personal goal for self improvement and follow that goal until we are comfortable with the outcome of our goal.
If we are in business we must remember that “everyone is a customer to someone else.” As a business owner you must keep our customers as the number one priority, because without customers our business is absolutely nothing. You must have a marketable product and stand behind that product or service without reservations. If we have employees in our organization, you must treat them with respect, by challenging them and giving them feedback on a job well done. Many times our employee is the one who are on the frontline having the contact with a potential client. “Commitment is a two-way street. You only get it if you’re willing to give it.”
Being committed and staying committed is no easy task. “Wavering commitment could be considered as no commitment at all”. If you’re really committed and genuine in that commitment it will always stand the test of time. Commitments will change as time goes on. Current goals may have to be revamped or refined. You may have to take some form of risk to make the changes necessary to fulfill your commitments. Be willing to improve your goals and expectations to accomplish the end results. Keep your commitment in your fore front of your heart and mind and the things you always dreamed about will become a reality.
The combination of supporting behavior and improving behavior are the ingredients of true commitment. If these two issues are separated neither will sustain your overall commitment. Commitment is a personal thing that each of us must face everyday. Being committed and staying committed is a mindset that each of us must address in our lives if we want to become a success.
If you have any questions, or need personal mentoring, the eBiz Solutions Team is standing by to assist you in making that personal commitment a reality. You can contact us at the contact information listed below.
“Let’s Build Your Business Together”
Larry L Miller SEM/SEO Consulting
Dec/090
Planning…Marketing Tools…and Commitment equals Online Success!!
Planning…Marketing Tools…and Commitment equals Online Success!!
Building a business on line is no different than building anything else you’ve dreamed about. It takes 1) planning, 2) acquiring the proper building materials, 3) acquiring the proper tools, and last but not least the commitment to “give of yourself” with maybe blood, sweat and tears, plus an incredible amount of hard work. We’ve all heard the saying….”Rome was not built in a day!”
The same is true with building a successful business on line or building a business in a brick and mortar store in you’re local home town. You must have a dream of your goals. It is best to write those dreams down somewhere and refer to your goals often. At least once a day, you should work to accomplish your goals, even if it’s just a few minutes a day. The old saying….”the harder you work….the luckier you get”, is definitely true when building a business. Plan to succeed….in your venture, and you will automatically see results quicker than you ever thought imaginable. Remember it takes planning. Just having a plan is not enough in itself….you must aggressively pursue you goal(s) with vigor.
It requires your invest in the materials necessary to accomplish your goals. If you’re not willing to make a commitment to acquire the proper materials you might as well hang up your plans, and send your computer back to the manufacturer. Don’t waste your time or anyone else time if your not willing to make the commitment and sacrifices….that may be necessary to build your business.
Acquiring the proper tools is critical to your success. If you were going to build a house, you wouldn’t start your project with only a hammer! You may need a saw….a ruler….a square….you may have to acquire some nails to get the job done. No single item in itself will get the job done, however, without one of those ingredients you may never see your dreams come true. What ever the tools you need to accomplish your goals, you must be committed early in the process to acquire those items. Maybe some of these tools can be upgraded later, however, you must be totally committed to spend the time and the money to purchase these tools and then learn how to use those tools. If you have the best tools money can buy, and don’t know how to use them, you will never….I repeat NEVER….see the success in your business opportunity you deserve. Only you can make that happen.
Last but definitely not least is the amount of time, blood, sweat, tears, confusion, staying up late and committing to get the job done. If anyone tells you….just sign up and you will become a millionaire within a short time….don’t believe it. Sure we all like to think we’ve found that magic button….the easy button….wealth in a flash or whatever those scammers develop and hype to for you to participate in. If it was that easy….don’t you think there would be room for you in such a program? NOT!! The promoters family….friends….and a limited few would be able to take advantage of such a lucrative offer. Don’t you think the scammers (spammers) would want to hire a hundred or even thousands to work for them and keep all the profit, rather than offer you a piece of the pie….to someone they don’t even know. Don’t fall for this type of “opportunity”….you won’t make a cent. That’s why only less than 5% of all the people on the internet make money!
I hope I haven’t painted a dark picture here….or discouraged you away from your dreams. That’s not my intent! However, there is a way your can start small and work your way to success in your business dreams….without spend a fortune. Some time ago, I stumbled into a program that I thought in the beginning was what we just got through talking about. With my experience as a retired investment broker….I had learned over the years to do a “due diligence research” on anything that I look at that requires money. Man, was I ever surprised. This is what I had been looking for for over 5 years. A marketing program that was easy to understand….affordable to own….and most of all they had professional trainers….that was successful by using this remarkable marketing program. The training was free! How much better could it get? I jumped in with both feet and started to use the methods I was being taught to promote a product that I had bought on a whim at a trade show. Within a matter of hours….I was getting responses….in less than a week I was getting orders. All I was doing was following what I was being taught by the professionals. Now I’m privileged to be one of those successful on line marketers….and I now teach the things I have learned to the new people that join this incredible marketing program. By applying the marketing tools….that I learned in the free training sessions, I have been able to take my business opportunities and my SEM/SEO clients to Top Positions on Google. Isn’t that what marketing is all about?
Take a look at some of my websites and see for yourself what proper marketing techniques, properly applied can make in your marketing dreams. Review the sites at your leisure….stay as long as you like. Then vision in your mind how I can help make your dreams a reality. If you have the desire….we can help you make it happen together. I’ve made the NO HYPE offer to show you what can happen if you’re committed to your plan to become one of the 5% of money makers on the internet. The rest is up to you. If you make the choice to join me and my marketing team….that’s cool, however, if you choose not to get involved….that’s OK to. It your future….make your choices wisely.
In summary: With the BLM Traders Marketing system we can help you plan your future. If you need some personal mentoring to get a plan started….I can help. You can see some of the building materials by reviewing the sites I suggested above. You can check out the marketing tools….before you spend a nickel. The only thing I can’t do for you is to make your commitment for you. The commitment is something you and only you can make.
If you have additional questions, or need some personal mentoring, you can contact me at the following contact information. Allow the eBiz Solutions Marketing Team with BLM Traders to help you in your quest for online success.
“Let’s Build Your Business Together”
Larry L. Miller SEO/SEO Consulting
Oct/090
Google Analytics Conversion Tracking – Eventbrite Blog
Firmly rooted in our commitment to helping our customers succeed, we’re pleased to announce that eventholders now have the ability to track conversions on their Eventbrite registration pages using their own Google Analytics account. …
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Google Analytics Conversion Tracking – Eventbrite Blog
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Sep/090
Calling All Industry Experts!
Are you an expert (or nearly so) in your industry?
I’m looking to leverage my marketing expertise with the expertise of those in a variety of industries to put together highly profitable membership sites that are valuable to the community at large.
What kinds of industries do I need?
Just about any, so long as you have information that is valuable enough that people will want to pay for it. Examples include Programmers, Stock Traders, Insurance Agents, Realtors, Fortune Tellers, Fitness Trainers, Dietitians – and these are just a few of thousands of examples. Any industry that can be leveraged to sell things to the public on a continual basis. Don’t let this part throw you off, contact me, and let’s brainstorm. 90% of industries can be leveraged to make money on a continual basis.
Are there industries that you already have ideas for?
I do. I’m actively looking for WordPress experts, Programming Experts (especially AJAX), and Financial Indicator Programmers (TradeStation, NinjaTrader, etc). I have programs that I could have up and running in a weeks time for these programs.
What kind of money will we make?
Great question, and it all depends on how successfully we can work together. The idea is that all profits will be equitably split 50/50 between the 2 of us, minus expenses like marketing, PPC and other advertising. The idea is the have a subscriber base of over 300 members in a years time. To put that into perspective, if we were to charge out $30/month that’s $9,000 or $4,500 each – per month! Some industries and concepts will allow for a higher priced monthly charge, say $100/month. With 300 members, that’s $30,000 total, or $15,000 each – per month!
What kind of commitment is there?
Every site and concept will be a little bit different, but I would figure at least 20 hours per month, and maybe up to 40 hours per month. So there is a commitment, but with the possibility of a large payout in the end. Your commitment will consist of writing. If writing scares you, then this won’t be the right opportunity for you, unless you can convince a friend to do your writing with your oversight. Some programs might require daily intervention, others will only require weekly or monthly attention. We can discuss specifics and put a quick plan together to see if it’s still something you want to pursue.
So what is my role in this whole thing?
My role is to handle all technical and marketing aspects of this joint venture. This includes setting up the membership site, getting the site laid out professionally, hosting, graphics work, get video&audio feeds put together, and to market the site to assure that we gain the necessary exposure, including banner ads, print ads, PPC, social media, SEO, and other Internet marketing techniques.
Do you have an example membership site?
Our latest membership site is the Moxie Mafia Social Media Training System. As you can see, it is very professional, informative, and inviting. This is a great example of the kinds of sites that we’re aiming to have put together.
I’m interested, what do I need to do?
I’m glad you’re interested. All you need to do is call me (Matt Kettlewell) on my cell phone at 970-261-2684 , or call the office at 970-985-4192 or use our contact form and I’ll call you back to discuss our opportunity.