Post #20: Fun Fact To Know About Andrew #3
Apr 29th
One of the things I do is substitute teach for some of the local schools. I usually sub for 6th grade through 12th grade, but ccasionally I’m asked to go to a K-5th.
For those that don’t know what a substitute actually does, I’ll briefly explain: Because the regular teach doesn’t know what kind of background the person who will substitute their class has, they cannot assume the sub knows the subject being taught. So, therefore, the lesson plans are usually basic stuff, just to keep the students occupied.
A substitute has to be EXTREMELY flexible, especially one that ranging from teaching classes K-12. There is such a wide variety of social status, development and maturity level of the students, a sub has to be able to adapted to just about anything.
One of my goals when I substitute a class is to instill manners and politeness in the students. I never call them “kids”, I call the students Ladies or Gentlemen. I do NOT allow students to sit on desks (which is, I guess, the cool thing to do…and is not enforced very often).
So, if your child is ever in one of my classes, you can rest assure that, at least for that one hour, there will be that kind of atmosphere instilled upon them. I could get into a lot more details, but I’ll leave it at that for now.
If you’ve got a question about this, please feel free to leave it in the comments.
Post #19: How Green Is Your Grass?
Apr 28th
If something is working for you, then keep doing it!
You would think that is a simple concept to understand. BUT, and anyone doing internet marketing has seen this, there are some people out there who are making money, who just think there is something better out there. So, what do they do?
They quit doing what’s working for them to pursue something else. Is this wise? Only the person who’s doing it can tell you that.
Does everyone do it? Nope, but there will always be some.
My question to you is, what are you happy with? If making $3000/month is good for you, that’s great! If making $50,000/month is good for you then great! The point is, if you’re on the internet to make money, determine what YOU want and go for it.
Oh sure, looking for other ways to make money is good, but that does NOT mean give up on what’s currently doing it for you.
Using the old saying (with an Andrew twitst) if your grass is green, then why bother looking on the other side?
Post #18: Abundance Of Money
Apr 27th
I have people tell me, “Andrew, you’re always talking about making money, isn’t that a turn off to some people?”
It just might be, but what’s the opposite, not making money? Losing money? The economy is bad? What is it? Heck, you can turn on almost any news channel or program and hear them talking about “how bad this is” or “unemployment is high” or “people are struggling.” But no one complains about that.
BUT, when someone comes around and talks in the positive, that’s considered a bad thing.
Here’s the facts folks, both sides of the equation are talking about money. The difference is one side is talking about the lack of it and the other side is talking about the abundance of it!
Which one would you prefer to hear?
Which one is actually teaching you how to do what they’re talking about?
Hmmmm, something to really think about, eh?
Post #17:Chasing What You Don’t Have
Apr 26th
If something is working for you, then keep doing it!
You would think that is a simple concept to understand. BUT, and anyone doing internet marketing has seen this, there are some people out there who are making money, who just think there is something better out there. What do they do?
They quit doing what’s working for them to pursue something else. Is this wise? Only the person who’s doing it can tell you that.
Does everyone do it? Nope, but there will always be some.
My question to you is, what are you happy with? If making $3000/month is good for you, that’s great! If making $50,000/month is good for you then great!
The point is, if you’re on the internet to make money, determine what YOU want and go for it. Oh sure, looking for other ways to make money is good, but that does NOT mean give up on what’s currently doing it for you.
If you actually look around yourself, you may not have to keep chasing something else all the time.
Post #16: Promotional Sunday
Apr 25th
A friend of mine, and former interviewee, is holding a FREE Webinar this week called "Twitter Your Way To The Top." This friend is non other than Shoe String Marketing expert….Jessica Swanson!
Jessica is a ball of fire, and believe me, that's an understatement! She's great at what she does and she's great to talk to AND the information she provides is beyond awesome! If you do anything with Twitter (which almost everyone does now-a-days), this is one webinar you want to be sure to be a part of.
Here are some of the items Jessica will discuss:
• How to set-up your Twitter account and profile for outrageous results.
• How to bring in thousands of targeted Twitter followers who will listen to what you have to say.
• The top 5 Twitter mistakes that 98% of all small business owners make – and, believe me, these are EASY to avoid.
I'll make this real simple…..I'll let Jessica tell you all about the FREE webinar. All you gotta do is click here to get the full scoop!
Post #15: Fun Fact To Know About Andrew #2
Apr 24th
Some people are afraid to admit it, but I WANT people to know. I AM A PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING FAN! That's right, I LOVE to watch Pro-Wrestling!
Yup, I know what you're thinking, "But that's so fake, how can you watch it?" My question to that would be, "So what?"
Fake or not fake, why does that have any bearing on whether to watch a program or any kind of entertainment? Let me ask you this, just what on TV isn't fake? Oh, I'm sure there might be a program or two that isn't "fake", but again, So What?
What is "fake" about pro wrestling, anyway? A predetermined outcome? Does that mean the action and entertainment isn't worth it? Does that mean the performers aren't out there giving it there all for the fans? Believe it or not, there is a ton of athletic ability going on in the wrestling ring by the wrestlers.
One for thing on the "fake" question that always come up, If watching something that is "fake" is a bad thing, how do all those Broadway plays keep going on and on?
Below is a video of a recent Pro-Wrestling Icon that has just retired. A tribute to "The Show Stopper", The Heart Break Kid, Shawn Michaels!
Post #14: Love The Message, Not The Method
Apr 23rd
Sometimes it's really not a good idea to actually HEAR someone that you follow, read his/her email, ad just overall like. I say this because no everyone sounds a crisp as they come off in their writing. (Oh, I'm talking in the internet marketing world)
I'm not knocking anyone because, let's face it, you follow someone for a reason. You either like what they've accomplished, you like what they've given you, or maybe you just like their picture. Whatever it is, you're following them for a reason.
Recently, and I won't mention any names, I heard someone for the first time in an interview they were a guest on. If I hadn't have read or been following this person already, after hearing him there would be NO WAY I would even subscribe to their list! This guy just did not come across like he knew what he was doing. I was highly disappointed.
Good thing I conduct interviews on my own (check out the "gift" on the upper right side of the page) and know that some people, as sharp as they may seem, just don't do interviews well.
All that being said, I guess I'm just saying that don't let one part of someone's method of communication turn you off if you like the whole message.
Post #13: Enjoyment vs Results
Apr 22nd
With the internet constantly changing and the newest and greatest money making product comes out every other day, people go nuts over what to do, which product to buy and who to listen to. People flock to the latest way to do something, whether it be a teleseminar, write and article, or create an Ecourse.
With all things being equal, the simplest solution is the best (this is called Occam's Razor). What I'm saying is, if you've found something that is working for you, then keep doing it. Oh sure, try some of that new and fancy stuff that comes up, but in the end, stick with what brought you results.
Then the question comes up "what if I haven't gotten results?" Then I would ask how many different programs, gadgets, gizmos, or different trainings have you subjected yourself to? I'm not saying to NOT do, try or listen to these things, I'm saying don't try, do or listen to MULTIPLE or DIFFERENT ones. Stick with one you enjoy and learn from it. Enjoying something is important because since you enjoy it, you’ll keep referring to it.
Now, if what you enjoy isn’t brining you the results you’re looking for, then you have to decide if results or enjoyment are more important to your current situation.
If you need to build your list, find someone you respect and follow their teachings, not 10 different people. Once you get it down pat, then go follower others. BUT, keep things simple for yourself.
Post #12: K.I.S.S.
Apr 21st
A long time ago, I was told about a simple word. Well, actually it's an acronym. The word (or acronym) was the word KISS. The way I was told was KISS stands for Keep-It-Simple-Stupid.
During the course of my adult life, the more things get complicated, the more that acronym holds true.
I've held several different upper level management positions, and when I look back at when my "crew" was doing the best is when we resorted to the basics. In other words, we got away from the complications and went back to KISS.
The same things goes with Internet Marketing. Too many people try too many things to get their piece of the pie, so to speak. But, when it all boils down, the simplest concepts are the best. (sometimes this is called "Occam's Razor").
My point is, anyone reading this that is doing any kind of internet marketing may want to check what they are doing and just remember, Keep It Simple Stupid! Now Go For It!
Post #11: You Need Soap Suds On The Internet
Apr 20th
As I was out washing my car today, something came to me that is SO obvious, but I just haven't expressed it in my trainings yet…until now!
Let me explain. If you've ever washed your car, you know to get a bucket, sponge, hose, soap, etc. One thing you MUST see when you do this is soap suds, right? You want suds over-flowing in the bucket and you want suds all over the car, right? If you don't see suds, you assume the car isn't getting clean. The more suds the better!
The same thing with your Internet Business, whatever it is. People want to see visuals. People what to see "suds". But what are these "suds" in your Internet Business?
They are not fancy fly in from the side of the screen gizmos. They are not pop-up ads that come up as someone is on your website.
People want to see YOU! They want to see you doing something on the internet. After all, you're the expert, right?
But just as suds are to soap (you don't need suds to make the soap work, it works just as good without suds, but the "I can see the soap" isn't there, so the perception is it doesn't work), YOU need to be visible on the internet for others to see what you do.
What do I mean by being visible? Are you writing articles? Are you corresponding with others in your field? Are you in constant contact with your list? These kinds of things are the "suds" to your Internet Business. The more the suds, the better the soap works. Get the analogy?