Are You Finding It Difficult To Make Money From Work From Home Opportunities?

One of my recent making money with work from home opportunities articles discusses the importance of finding a mentor or group of mentors to help you make money online. Because let’s face it, most people, and maybe yourself, are just plain lost and don’t know where to start.

It’s similar to when Columbus went sailing the ocean blue to find the new world. He didn’t know where he was or how he was going to get to where he was going. All he had was a dream and passion for finding new land.

Affiliate/Internet marketing is no different. Sure, you’ll get there eventually (Afterall, Columbus did), but it will take you a heck of a lot longer if you don’t get help.

I’ve been there myself, and I would still be there if it wasn’t for finding the right people and following after them. Most people don’t ever make any money online because they don’t look for a mentor or don’t follow in the footsteps of those that are successful.

It’s not about reinventing the wheel. It’s about knowing what to do and implementing it. And, with a little ingenuity, maybe even finding a better way to do it.

That’s what making money with work from home opportunities is all about. The steps are right there in front of you. The problem is piecing them together and making them work seamlessly. I recommend getting a mentor or group of mentors if you’re serious about making money online and working from home.

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15 Comments

Glass Beads says:

January 15, 2010 at 10:20 AM

it’s hard when you’re on the kickoff but eventually it’ll get easier by time.

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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater

@Glass Beads,

Yes, the more you learn and find out, the easier things become.

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Dennis Edell
Twitter: DennisEdell
says:

January 16, 2010 at 5:45 PM

It’s so true. I was lucky in the beginning; as I was crying the blues on a forum regarding that website scam (I told you about it), this woman popped up and really helped me get started.

I’m not sure I’d pay for one, but I will check out that link…are they helping you?
.-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..Have You Given To Haitian Relief? =-.

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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater

@Dennis Edell,

It’s great that we can find people that are so willing to help us, isn’t it?

Yes, they have helped me big time. I can honestly say it was the best money ever spent. The information is ongoing and updated as things change on the internet, which you know can be quite often. They originally started the PIPS Power Group, which I joined as I’m a PIPS member. Since I already paid for that membership, I got my APG membership free.

You seem to already know a lot about marketing and creating a successful online business, so maybe it wouldn’t be for you, but you never know. Doesn’t hurt to take a look I guess.

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Dennis Edell
Twitter: DennisEdell

@Alan Mater, Sports analogy – the top 1% still have a coach.
.-= Dennis Edell´s last blog ..Blog Move Is Immanent! I’m Looking For Launch Partners… =-.

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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater

@Dennis Edell,

Exactly right!

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Dennis Edell
Twitter: DennisEdell

@Alan Mater, I suppose I should make it clear that I do not consider myself to be the top 1% of anything…it’s just an analogy. LOL

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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater

@Dennis Edell, LOL… analogy well noted.

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meka from earning money online
Twitter: onlinemoneybuzz
says:

January 23, 2010 at 9:02 PM

You are right. It is good to have a second opinion and help along the way. It makes it a lot easier and you can get results better especially if the one that is mentoring knows what they are talking about. It’s kind of hard to find some that will have one on one time with you without a price though. But it may be well worth the price, you never know until you try. Great post.
.-= meka@earning money online´s last blog ..The Newbie WorkBook – One of The Best Guides on Earning Money Online =-.

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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater

@meka,

Thanks for your input and hope to see you around more often.

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Trevor from Earn Money Now
Twitter: WebSiteTrafficX
says:

February 26, 2010 at 1:27 PM

Thanks for another great blog post. Love all the information you have on your blog Alan. Keep up the great work.

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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater

@Trevor,

Thanks for the kind words, Tevor.

Great to have you as a reader!

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Scott from Free SEO Webinar Training Lessons
Twitter: domain_names
says:

June 27, 2010 at 6:02 AM

You bring up a great point that it is very difficult to make money from work at home opportunities when doing it all by yourself. There is so much conflicting infomation online when it comes to building your own online business. It’s very easy to become confused from information overload.

That’s why it’s vey important to have a successful mentor that you trust who can provide you with step-by-step instructions on achieving your goals. It’s probably the best way to get your Internet business profitable as quickly as possible.
.-= Scott @ Free SEO Webinar Training Lessons´s last blog ..How To Get Listed On Page 1 Of Googe In Less Than 10 Minutes =-.

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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater

@Scott @ Free SEO Webinar Training Lessons,

Welcome, and thanks for your input.

So true. I remember when I first started – I didn’t have a clue where to start as there was just so much information to go through and it was overwhelming. Having a support group or a mentor to help guide you towards the right direction is immensely helpful.

You may be interested in this post I wrote about the mentor group I look up to for advice: http://www.replaceyoursalary.com/work-from-home-blog/work-from-home/affiliate-power-group-online-business-coaching-affiliate-marketing-training.

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