Napoleon Russ

Category: Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing – tips, tricks and inside secrets revealed

  • Mindset and Goals: How to Plan and Achieve Your Goals

    Mindset and Goals: How to Plan and Achieve Your Goals

    Your mindset is a filter for the information that you consume and produce. It determines how your perceive information and it determines how your respond to the information that you consume. Having the right mindset is the greatest factor that determines your success or lack thereof.

    Your mindset determines how you perceive the world at large. It acts as a filter, only allowing through that which affirms your current set of beliefs. If you want to be successful in your online efforts, you must pay close attention to your current set of beliefs and determine whether or not you need to adjust them so that your mind is constantly working for you and not against you.

    Do you want to make a positive change that leads you to productivity and self-confidence?

    If so, let’s take a look at some common habits that hold you back and transform them into productive ones

    1. Stop Complaining and Start Taking Action

    Life can be stressful, and the most common way people handle stress is to complain. However, the more we complain, the more unhappy we get. The more unhappy we get, the more we complain. We start finding other things to complain about and that negativity just continues to grow and grow and weave its way into other areas of your life.

    Though it may feel good at the time, complaining sends only re-affirms your dissatisfaction and drains your energy and weakens your immune system.

    Life and business will always thow you curves, but the only to move forward and get out of the rut is to take action. You have to take control. Taking control gives you an excitement and a glimpse of reality of what your life should truly be about. It reinvigorates you to be more productive and to find solutions that work for you.

    2. Don’t Assume, Confirm
    Everyone’s heard the old saying, “When you assume, you make an a$$ out of you and me.” When you assume, you take guesses, which takes a lot of time and energy. One should always be sure of something so that the right action can be taken.

    You have to ask questions to understand the situation better. And be ready to correct those actions if necessary. For some, this may be hard to do. They feel that others may think they are stupid or incompetent. However, when you ask questions, it shows your willingness to learn and that you are wise enough to know that you need help.
    To move forward, it is better to confirm than to ponder the issue by yourself and take the wrong action. Confirming makes you more confident and productive because you know what to do and aren’t guessing what to do.

    3. Don’t be the Victim. Take Responsibility in Your Life.
    It is easy to put blame on people and things that are external to you. It releases you from personal responsibility. Instead of being true to yourself, you are more willing to blame your sponsor, your environment or things you associate with when you are feeling bad. It may be not be easy to admit, but the problem lies within you.

    You have to admit that your reality is based on the decisions you’ve made and the actions you’ve taken. If you are not happy with the way things are, start creating a plan to change things. It takes a lot of courage and requires the willingness to face your fears, experience failure and take complete responsibility of everything that happens to you.

    You have no one else but you to make things happen. After you realize that and take responsibility, things start moving forward for the better.

    4. Hardest Task First, Easiest Task Last
    Most people tend to work on the easiest task first. You don’t have to stress about the task because it’s fun and you can accomplish it quickly. You feel more comfortable because you don’t have to push yourself outside your comfort zone.

    However, you spend the rest of your time trying to accomplish your hardest task. Or you put off the hardest task, because it’s lurking the back of your mind that you still have to do it.

    On the other hand, if you take action on the hardest task first, you’ll be prouder of yourself and this will give you a boost of self-confidence. By working on and accomplishing your hardest task first, a weight is lifted. You can fully focus on the other tasks that you need to accomplish. Your mind is free from dread and you are able to become more productive.

    5. Avoid negativity at all costs.

    I’ve been an IT Consultant for a good part of my adult life. And I make pretty good mon.ey doing that work. I love the work but there has always been this nagging voice in the back of my head saying…” You can do more!”. Now most of my friends and family would love to live the life that I’ve lived, and think that I should just be satisfied with the success that I’ve had thus far in my life…. But that little voice, just keeps saying, “You can do more..”

    As you move forward in your career online, you will undoubtedly have friends, co-workers, and family members who will tell you , “You’re wasting your time… or Just be happy with what you’ve got”. But that little voice in your head keeps talking to you… Telling you… “You can do more”…

    If you are going to move forward in your business, you have to reduce the negativity that you are exposed to.

    This includes the negativity that comes from people that you love. I always found it hard to create when I had negative people around me. You have to understand that in many cases, those people who are telling you to “just be satisfied”, are not themselves satisfied, but unlike you, they don’t want to take action to change their lives. And your action is like holding a mirror up to them and showing them that.

    So if you can’t bring their level of energy up to yours, then you are going to either have to sacrifice your dream or your friendship/relationship.

    I know that sounds rough, but there it is.

    Also when it comes to eliminating negativity from your life, that also includes any other source of negativity…

    Music ( 99% of Rap music for instance is just pure mind poison ),

    Politics – we live in a world where what was once thought to be deplorable behavior and rhetoric is now acceptable to many

    The News – In most cases, you can’t do anything to change the larger world around you, so don’t allow it to seep into and poison your inner world.

    Guard your mind and your mindset as though it is your greatest treasure, because it is.

    One of my favorite philosophers was a man by the name of Timothy Leary, and he used to say “The mind is created to create realities”.

    But the thing is that what your mind creates is solely determined by what you think and believe.

    I know people who have a million things to be happy about, but all that they see is the negativity in their lives, and as a result,

    they are constantly unhappy and in a state of distress…

    Your Mind is created to create your reality,

    My question to you is…

    What will You Create Today?

  • Mastering the 4 Key Activities for Online Marketing Success

    Mastering the 4 Key Activities for Online Marketing Success

    There are many people in our industry who spend countless hours in front of their laptops slaving away at their business with little or nothing to show for it. It’s one of those sad truths that unfortunately leads to many people quitting prematurely in their business’s thus never reaching their goals. It’s understandable too, considering that if you put in the time, you should see a return, and aren’t in the wrong for getting frustrated when you don’t.

    After dealing with this same problem myself for over a year, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are 3 types of individuals in our Marketplace:

    1. The person who spends all their time on all the wrong things and never makes progress…
    2. The person who spends a little bit of time on all the rightthings and makes a nice handsome living with their Online Business…
    3. The person who spends all of their time on all the right things and makes a fortune with their Online Business…

    Now whether you want to build a nice little business Online working a couple of hours a day, or build a small Empire working full time is completely beside the point. The most important lesson you will ever learn is where you should be spending your time in your business to produce a maximum ROI on that time spent.

    The Pareto  Principle

    That’s where the 80/20 rule  comes into play, and where understanding and abiding by it will literally make or break your success.

    The 80/20 rule, also known as The Pareto Principle, simply states that 80% of your business’s revenues will come from 20% of the activities you complete on a daily basis. And then to get even more micro, there’s a 20% inside that initial 20% (which is a conversation for another day).

    What your 20% is if you’re not making 5 figures + per month…

    One of the most important things to realize is that as you continue to scale and continue to create more revenues in your business, your 20% will continue to get more and more micro as you outsource more and more of your business’s activities. But again, today we’re talking about what you need to do to initially get your business off the ground and to the 6 figure mark.

    From my personal experience, the 4 things that make up the vital 20% of activities you should be focusing most of your time on in “launch phase” are:

    1. Generating Leads
    2. Producing Content
    3. Following Up With Your Leads And Closing Sales
    4. Investing Time In Building Your Intellectual Capital (Your
      Skills) Further

    Now let’s break each one down quickly and cover why they’re each important.

    1. Generating Leads

    There’s not going to be any sales, any list, or any audience unless you start generating leads. You’ve heard a 1,000+ times that the m.oney is in the list right? How true that is depends on what you do with your list (we’ll talk about that in a second), but either way, you always have to be generating leads and building your list.

     2. Producing Content

    The truth is that your list is going to be worthless for you and your business unless you build a relationship with that list. That’s where producing content comes into play. In you taking the time to produce content in the form of Blog Posts, Youtube Videos, Podcasts ect, and then sharing them with your list, you’ll build a relationship with that list. You’ll build rapport, and eventually trust and responsiveness (people will buy when you tell them to). Remember the mo.ney isn’t in the list, the mon.ey’s in the list that you have a relationship built with and is thus responsive to your message. (Checkout Ray Higdon’s “Invest, Learn, Teach,” method of operation for more info on how to create valueable content.)

     3. Following Up With Your Leads And Closing Sales

     Just like if you don’t generate any leads there won’t be any sales, there also won’t be any m.oney if you don’t generate any sales. Following up with your new leads is crucial. Send value based e-mail, blog posts, and webinars that lead back to your sales message (see Ryan Deiss’s CVO chart and focus on the “Return Paths” section for more info). Connect with people through multiple mediums: Facebook, over the phone, etc… and get personal. Some people need a personal touch and connection in order to buy. The point is, do what you
    have to do to close the sale. Once you make your first sale, everything get’s easier.

     4. Investing Time In Building Your Intellectual Capital (Your Skills) Further

    Look, if you don’t know how to generate leads, if you don’t know how to produce content, and if you don’t know how to followup efficiently, you’re probably not going to be able to execute any of those vital 3 components very efficiently. That’s where spending the time learning the skill-sets comes into play… and for me, “What’s Working Now” is my one stop shop for everything educational. 

    So… If you’re spending time on your business, but not seeing the results you’d like, here’s what I recommend:

    Stop checking your e-mail over and over praying for sales notifications. Click that “X” button in your browser that you have Youtube open in, and use “AntiSocial” to keep yourself off of Facebook for the period of your day when you’re completing your money-producing activities.

    Focus on:

    Generating Leads, Producing Content, Following Up With Your Leads and Closing Sales, and Investing Your Time In Building Your Intellectual Capital… And you’ll be effectively focusing on the 20% of your business activities that will produce 80% of the results in your business.

     

  • How To Become a Super Affiliate in 7 Simple Steps

    How To Become a Super Affiliate in 7 Simple Steps

    Have you ever wondered how those elite affiliates on the very top of the leader boards get there?

    What do they know that you don’t?

    What’s their secret?

    Do they have some sort of magical powers possessed by only a few “naturally gifted”?

    The truth is that they don’t have any special powers but they do all know what to do in their businesses, and in this article, I am going to share with you 7 tips to help you become a super affiliate this year…

    So here we go…

    1. Choose one source of traffic and master it.

    Youtube, Solo Ads, CPA TikTok, Facebook PPC, etc. Choose one, and commit to getting good at it. For me, it was solo Ads. For you, it might be Facebook ads or TikTok. You get to decide which traffic generation method is best for you. But make the decision and then commit to becoming a master at that form of traffic generation.

    2. Commit to being ULTRA CONSISTENT in your lead generation efforts with the traffic strategy you choose.

    Our Marketplace is FULL of people who want to call themselves Entrepreneurs, but very few of them are actually willing to do the work to reap the rewards. If you just commit to being ultra-consistent with your lead generation efforts and can find a way to generate about 50 leads a day, you’ll immediately be in the Top 15 for whatever you’re promoting.

     

    3. Create a lead magnet that brands YOU.

    Create a video, an eBook, a mini-course… You choose – depending on your current skill-sets, what is the best medium for you, and then give it away as a freebie to begin the relationship-building process with your new leads. If you’re more comfortable with using the cookie-cutter capture pages that your opportunity provides, by all means, use that., Regardless of how you create the freebie, just create it and give it away in your first e-mail follow-up to begin the relationship-building process with your list. Realize that the stronger your relationship is with your list, the more opens and clicks your e-mails will get, and the more sales you’ll make.

    Here’s a free course that I give away that teaches you how to create an ebook.

    Give away something for free that solves your Target Markets problems, and you’ll effectively position yourself as the leader and begin the relationship process.

    4. Offer Bonuses.

    People have smartened up and realized that if you’re not offering a bonus, someone else probably is. Done-for-you lead magnets, top earner interviews, free traffic, free consults (if you know how to guide someone), or free additional information products are all good places to start.

    If you have absolutely nothing, go find a good product, buy developers’ rights to it and then give it away. Just give something extra away on top of what your opportunity provides. Even access to a private Facebook group would be sufficient. Just give SOMETHING as a bonus.

    If you’re promoting Elite Marketing Pro, feel free to reach out to me and we can do a quick Interview for you to give away to your new customers as a bonus.

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    5. Continue to build the relationship over time with good followup.

    You do this with e-mail marketing, blog posts, youtube videos, podcast episodes, etc. Email your list daily with the sort of value that will continually build the relationship you have with your list.

    Again, the stronger the relationship, the more money you’ll make.

    6. As Members join, call them and build a one on one relationship with them.

    If you help someone one on one, they’ll buy anything you recommend. The key is actually being able to help someone… Which will come from you developing actual skill sets. Get in the back-office of The Super Affiliate Network and go through “The Attraction Marketing Formula”, and “Pro Bloggers Academy”.

    If you study just those 2 courses, you’ll know more than just about every one of your new members who join with you, and you’ll then be able to help those new members who join.

    7. Rinse and Repeat

    This final component circles back to the whole “consistency is the key” concept. If you take the strategy that I’ve provided for you and implement it consistently for six months, the results will be fantastic, and you’ll barely be able to recognize your current life. If however, you take what I’ve given you and do it for a week, see little results, and then quit, you’ll find yourself exactly where you are right now 6 months from today. Trust the process, and commit to being consistent. It’s truly the one and only key.

    Here’s the deal though…

    The strategy that I just outlined for you above will ONLY WORK if you have an opportunity to promote that actually converts…

    And that’s where The Super Affiliate Network comes in.

    Click here, get signed up today… and implement the strategy I taught you today for six months with you business. 

    If you take those action steps, I can virtually guarantee that in six months, your life will be completely transformed. 

    If you don’t… well you already know what’ll happen. 

  • A Pleasing Personality: The Secret to Building Strong Relationships

    A Pleasing Personality: The Secret to Building Strong Relationships

    Do you have a pleasing personality? As a beginner affiliate marketer, you might think that technical skills, like SEO and marketing strategies, are the only things you need to succeed in the business. However, there is another aspect of the game that is often overlooked but just as important – your personality. In this article, we will explore the principles of a pleasing personality as outlined by Napoleon Hill, a renowned author and motivational speaker. By the end of this article, you will understand how to develop a winning personality that can attract and retain customers.

    What is a pleasing personality?

    Before we dive into the principles of a pleasing personality, let’s first define what it is. Simply put, a pleasing personality is the sum total of qualities and traits that make you likeable, charming, and attractive to others. It encompasses your behavior, attitude, communication style, and emotional intelligence.

    Why is a pleasing personality important for affiliate marketing?

    As an affiliate marketer, your job is to convince people to buy a product or service through your unique link. You need to establish trust and credibility with your audience, which can be difficult if you come across as cold, distant, or unfriendly. A pleasing personality can help you build a rapport with potential customers, leading to increased sales and a loyal following.

    The six principles of a pleasing personality

    Napoleon Hill identified six principles that make up a pleasing personality. Let’s take a closer look at each one:

    1. Positive mental attitude

    Having a positive attitude is the foundation of a pleasing personality. It means focusing on the good in any situation and maintaining a can-do spirit even in the face of adversity. Customers are attracted to people who radiate positivity and optimism.

    2. Flexibility

    Flexibility refers to your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected situations with grace. It means being open-minded and willing to compromise to achieve a common goal.

    3. Tact and diplomacy

    Tact and diplomacy are essential qualities for anyone who wants to succeed in affiliate marketing. It means knowing how to communicate with people in a way that is respectful, polite, and non-threatening. It also means avoiding confrontations and finding win-win solutions.

    4. Sense of humor

    A sense of humor can be a powerful tool in building a rapport with customers. It means being able to find the funny side of things and not taking yourself too seriously. However, it’s important to use humor appropriately and avoid offensive or inappropriate jokes.

    5. Personal magnetism

    Personal magnetism is the ability to attract and influence others through your personality. It encompasses qualities such as confidence, charisma, and a strong sense of purpose. People with high levels of personal magnetism are often described as “born leaders.”

    6. Skill in human relations

    Finally, having skill in human relations means being able

    to understand and empathize with other people’s needs and emotions. It involves active listening, effective communication, and the ability to build and maintain relationships.

    How to develop a pleasing personality

    Now that we understand the principles of a pleasing personality, let’s explore some ways to develop it.

    1. Practice positive thinking

    One of the easiest ways to cultivate a positive mental attitude is to practice gratitude and focus on the good in your life. Write down three things you are grateful for every day, and reframe negative thoughts into positive ones.

    2. Be open-minded

    Being open-minded means being receptive to new ideas and perspectives. Make an effort to learn about different cultures, lifestyles, and beliefs, and be willing to step out of your comfort zone.

    3. Learn to listen actively

    Active listening involves paying attention to the speaker, asking clarifying questions, and providing feedback. It shows that you value the other person’s thoughts and opinions and can help you build stronger relationships.

    4. Use humor appropriately

    Humor can be a powerful tool in building rapport with customers, but it’s important to use it appropriately. Avoid offensive or inappropriate jokes and be sensitive to cultural differences.

    5. Develop your communication skills

    Effective communication involves not only speaking clearly and concisely but also listening actively and using nonverbal cues. Take courses or workshops on public speaking and interpersonal communication to improve your skills.

    6. Improve your body language

    Body language can communicate more than words, so it’s important to be aware of your nonverbal cues. Make eye contact, use open gestures, and stand or sit up straight to convey confidence and approachability.

    7. Be empathetic and understanding

    Finally, try to put yourself in other people’s shoes and understand their perspective. Show empathy and compassion, and be willing to help them find solutions to their problems.

    Common mistakes to avoid when developing a pleasing personality

    While developing a pleasing personality is important, there are some common mistakes to avoid:

    • Being insincere or fake
    • Trying too hard to please everyone
    • Failing to set boundaries
    • Neglecting self-care
    • Forgetting to be assertive when necessary

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, developing a pleasing personality is a crucial component of success in affiliate marketing. By following the principles outlined by Napoleon Hill, such as maintaining a positive mental attitude, being flexible, and having a sense of humor, you can build strong relationships with your audience and increase your sales. Remember to practice active listening, improve your communication skills, and show empathy and understanding to those around you.

    FAQs

    1. Can a pleasing personality really affect my sales as an affiliate marketer?
    • Yes, a pleasing personality can help you build trust and rapport with potential customers, leading to increased sales and a loyal following.
    1. What if I’m an introvert? Can I still develop a pleasing personality?
    • Absolutely! A pleasing personality is not about being outgoing or gregarious, but rather about being genuine, empathetic, and respectful.
    1. Can I fake a pleasing personality?
    • It’s not recommended. People can usually tell when someone is being insincere or fake, and it can harm your credibility and reputation.
    1. Is it possible to develop a pleasing personality overnight?
    • No, developing a pleasing personality takes time and effort. It requires a willingness to learn, practice, and be open to feedback.
    1. How can I tell if my personality is pleasing?
    • Ask for feedback from friends, family, and colleagues. They can give you an honest assessment of your strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Active Prospecting vs. Passive Marketing

    Active Prospecting vs. Passive Marketing

    Introduction

    Network marketing has become a popular way for people to build a business and achieve financial freedom. However, there are two distinct approaches to network marketing: active prospecting and passive marketing. Understanding the difference between these two methods is crucial to achieving success in the industry.

    Active prospecting involves actively seeking out potential customers and recruits, while passive marketing involves creating content and using social media to attract potential leads. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, and the right one for you depends on your personality, goals, and circumstances.

    In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the differences between active prospecting and passive marketing, explore their pros and cons, and provide you with the information you need to choose the best approach for your network marketing business.

    Active Prospecting: What Is It and How Does It Work?

    Active prospecting is the process of directly reaching out to potential customers or recruits through various methods, such as cold calling, door-to-door sales, and in-person events. Here’s what you need to know about active prospecting:

    • Active prospecting requires a significant amount of time and effort. You need to be willing to put in the work to build relationships with potential customers and recruits.
    • Active prospecting is more effective for those who have strong interpersonal skills. You need to be comfortable with approaching strangers and engaging in conversation.
    • Active prospecting can be more challenging in today’s digital age, as people are more guarded about their personal information and more likely to ignore cold calls and door-to-door salespeople.

    Passive Marketing: What Is It and How Does It Work?

    Passive marketing involves creating content and using social media to attract potential leads. Here are some key points about passive marketing:

    • Passive marketing requires a lot of upfront effort in creating content such as blog posts, videos, or podcasts. You must also build a strong social media presence to attract potential leads.
    • Passive marketing is more effective for those who have strong online marketing skills. You need to understand how to create content that is engaging and relevant to your audience.
    • Passive marketing can take time to gain traction, but once it does, it can be a powerful way to attract leads without constantly hustling for them.

    Active Prospecting vs. Passive Marketing: Pros and Cons

    Now that we’ve covered the basics of active prospecting and passive marketing let’s take a closer look at their advantages and disadvantages.

    Active Prospecting: Pros

    • Active prospecting allows you to build relationships with potential customers and recruits. By talking to people face-to-face or over the phone, you can establish trust and credibility.
    • Active prospecting is more immediate in terms of results. If you’re good at sales and can effectively persuade people, you can see results quickly.
    • Active prospecting allows you to identify potential leads that you might not find through passive marketing.

    Active Prospecting: Cons

    • Active prospecting requires more time and effort. You need to be willing to put in the work to build relationships and convert leads into customers or recruits.
    • Active prospecting can be uncomfortable for some people. It requires you to approach strangers and engage in conversation, which can be intimidating.
    • Active prospecting can be less effective in today’s digital age. Many people are more guarded about their personal information and more likely to ignore cold calls and door-to-door salespeople.

    Passive Marketing: Pros

    • Passive marketing allows you to attract leads without constantly hustling for them. Once you’ve created your content and established a strong social media presence, potential leads can come to you without much additional effort.
    • Passive marketing is less intrusive than active prospecting. By creating valuable content and sharing it on social media, you’re providing value to potential leads without being pushy or aggressive.
    • Passive marketing can be more effective in reaching a broader audience. By creating content that is shareable and relevant, your message can spread to more people than you would reach through active prospecting.

    Passive Marketing: Cons

    • Passive marketing requires a lot of upfront effort. You need to be willing to put in the time and effort to create valuable content and build a strong social media presence.
    • Passive marketing takes time to gain traction. Unlike active prospecting, which can provide immediate results, passive marketing requires patience and consistency.
    • Passive marketing can be challenging to measure. It’s difficult to determine exactly how many leads or sales are generated directly from your content and social media efforts.

    Which Approach Is Right for You?

    Now that we’ve explored the pros and cons of active prospecting and passive marketing, how do you decide which approach is right for you? Here are some key factors to consider:

    • Personality: Are you comfortable approaching strangers and engaging in conversation, or do you prefer to build relationships through content and social media?
    • Skills: Do you have strong interpersonal skills that would make you effective at active prospecting, or are your strengths in creating content and engaging on social media?
    • Time: How much time do you have to dedicate to your network marketing business? Active prospecting requires more time and effort, while passive marketing requires more upfront effort in content creation and social media management.
    • Goals: What are your goals for your network marketing business? If you’re looking for quick results, active prospecting may be the better choice. If you’re looking for a long-term, sustainable approach, passive marketing may be more effective.

    Ultimately, the decision between active prospecting and passive marketing depends on your unique circumstances and goals. It’s possible to combine both approaches, using active prospecting to identify potential leads and passive marketing to attract them over time.

    FAQs

    Q: Is one approach better than the other? A: Neither approach is inherently better than the other. The right approach for you depends on your personality, skills, and goals.

    Q: Can I use both approaches simultaneously? A: Yes, you can combine active prospecting and passive marketing to create a comprehensive approach to building your network marketing business.

    Q: How long does it take for passive marketing to work? A: Passive marketing takes time to gain traction, and the results can vary depending on your content and social media strategy. However, with consistent effort and high-quality content, you can begin to see results within a few months.

    Conclusion

    Active prospecting and passive marketing are two distinct approaches to network marketing, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. By understanding the differences between the two approaches and considering your personality, skills, and goals, you can determine which one is the best fit for your network marketing business.

    Remember, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to network marketing. What works for one person may not work for another. The key is to be willing to try different approaches and strategies until you find what works for you.