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Let’s face it success would be much easier to measure if everyone started at the same skill level. Since it’s obvious that we’re all at different levels of the marketing spectrum, it’s important that we learn how to properly measure our success. Learning how to properly measure your success will help you fight discouragement when it comes, and it will come, that you can be sure of.

When we set unrealistic goals for ourselves we tend to become frustrated and if left unchecked frustration can lead to failure. It’s a good idea to set realistic goals that will lead you to success over a realistic time period. When discouragement does comes, just measure your success according to your skill level and what you have learned that day or week depending on your schedule. Below are 4 ways to measure your success!

1. What have you learned this week – Make a list of the skills that are needed to become a successful online affiliate marketer. Make sure you include everything from web design, pay per click advertising, copy writing, article marketing, blogging, and so on. I‘ve added a small list to help get you started here http://lgtnews.net/learning-new-skills.html. Once you have a list make a note of your strengths, and weaknesses, then begin to focus on what you need to learn. You can learn new skills by reading an e-book on a particular subject, or participating in live workshops.

2. Putting you’re new skills into action – One of the best ways to fight discouragement is by utilizing your new skills as soon as possible before procrastination sets in. Learning and doing are two different things so put your new skills into action Fast! If you just learned how to create a blog on a specific niche topic then start creating that blog! Plan your next blog right away while continuing down your list of learning new skills!

3. Building new relationships – Building relationships is the life blood of any business and you can measure your success by the relationships that you’re building. Today with the invention of VoIP Conference rooms it’s easy to meet people either in a learning or social environment. Many companies are offering live workshops on specific topics, plus with Social Networking sites popping up all over its easy to find friends with the same interests. Make friends and get involved in workshops!

4. How many new subscribers have you added to your list this week – It’s no longer a secret that list building is a major part of online success. The best way to build a targeted list is to build it around your niche market. You can build a list by offering resources, or information such as e-courses about your niche for a name and email address. Each new subscriber is a tribute to your hard work and success.

Steve Swetman
Lead Generating Tools

Did you know that Success is a Mind Set? Have you ever wondered why some people succeed even though it appears that the “cards are stacked against them”, and others fail even though it appears they have everything they need to succeed?  We can take this a step further by asking why do some people with their own products fail and others with no products succeed. I would like to suggest that some have the ability to leverage what they have for success while others have no idea what they have.

Let’s take Free Marketing Tools as an example. I don’t care what company provides the Free Marketing Tools as long as they are good quality, effective in a marketing capacity, and pay you commission on all upgrades.  LGT Marketing provides quality Free Tools with Live Workshops so you may want to consider that as a very good leveraging possibility. While most will just use free tools like responders, or ad tracking, for their marketing campaigns I would like to suggest another course of action. Below are 5 ways to Leverage Free Tools for Your Success!

1. Build a Contact List by Giving Away Free Marketing Tools – Build a contact list by providing the Free Tools Package “for a name and e-mail address”. You will need a splash page, responder, and a small hosting account. TeamLGT.Com provides these basic tools with live workshops. In your first follow-up message to your new subscriber you will want to provide the URL where they can pick up their Free Tools Package.

2. Brand Your Name by Providing Support – Once you have a subscriber simply provide an e-course or training tutorial on how to best use the free tools so they can build their list and brand their name. Once again its best if the company you’re building your list around provides live workshops. This will give you more time to build your list while using the training workshops as leverage.

3. Earn Cash on All Upgrades – By giving away free tools you’re not just building a contact list. You’re building a down-line in a company that will pay you when someone from your free tools down-line upgrades to a paid package. One way to expedite this process is by providing positive support and encouragement to your subscribers.

4. Advertise Your Affiliate Programs to your List – Now that you’re building your list, branding your name, and earning cash on upgrades it’s time to start a newsletter, E-zine, or some kind of regular communication to your subscribers. Provide quality content, e-books, and marketing tips so your subscribers will see you as a professional. Advertise your affiliate programs through your newsletter.

5. Leverage your way to a Pro Marketing Tools Package – Take the cash you’re earning and upgrade to a Professional Marketing Package. Lead Generating Tools provides a complete affiliate marketing package with money making resources for your newsletter.

Steve Swetman
Lead Generating Tools

Lead Generating Tools – 4 Tips to make you your Best Product!

There is little doubt that having the right product plays a vital roll in your business’s failure or success. The question is why do so many entrepreneurs with a quality product fail to succeed? I have personally talked to countless Networkers that fit this category and they all tell me the same thing. They did everything that they were told to do! They purchased leads by the thousands, sent out messages in the responders that were provided, worked the phones, purchased more leads, went to hyped up meetings, and on it goes.

I am not here to ridicule companies with quality products. I am just suggesting that it’s good practice to invest in “You” first. You’re your best product! The truth is, the more you learn about marketing online the less costly mistakes you will make.  Here are 4 Tips that will make “You” your Best Product!

1.  Build your Professional Business Presence – Internet Marketing is still a people business. Becoming a marketing leader is a responsibility that many newbie’s take lightly. We can easily damage our reputation as a professional by leading a group of entrepreneurs into a wrong venture. Establishing or branding you as a professional marketer will take time but the rewards will be worth the effort! Branding “you” starts with owning your own domain and web space! Stay away from Free Hosting!

2.  Don’t take Learning New Skills Lightly – Many new Internet Marketers are quick to convince themselves that they’re too busy to learn new skills. Eventually this will prove to be a very costly mistake. It’s a good idea to be involved with a group of marketers where new ideas are being exchanged. Live Training Workshops are becoming available all over the Internet due to VoIP Conferencing. Get involved with a group of serious marketers, listen, ask questions, and learn!

3. Choose an Affiliate Product that you’re Passionate about – Find out what your passion is and build your business around that product. It’s much easier to write about a product that you’re passionate about. Start Blogging about your new product and write articles around the benefits of the product. Create digital product information reports with links back to your website. Keep your Blog updated and interesting and you will create a following!

4.  Choose the right List Building Tools – Stay away from free responders with someone else’s business ads on top of your messages. Find a company that has the tools, services, and resources that will assist in your marketing success. You will need responders, web hosting, ecommerce, and resources that will help you build informational products. Make sure the company that is providing your marketing tools has quality support and workshops as part of the package!

Steve Swetman
Lead Generating Tools