I’ve been really having a great time for the last few days.
For one, I attended the second module of Alex Jeffreys’ mentoring program, which was awesome as always! But secondly, I have been taking it upon myself to help others in the course with various elements of their blog creations.
For those of us who are in Alex’s program, we all know that the power of GIVING always pays off in the end. It’s not that we are giving for the fact that we are expecting people to pay you boat loads of cash in the future, but rather for that fact that relationships with be built and reputations and experiences will spread.
I am fairly new to the internet marketing world, but I feel like I’m really digging in deep and making a presence in the areas I am focused in. And the largest one right now is to help the students with their blog images and theme creation.
Just over the last few days, I have happily helped five fine folks to begin their own journey in the internet marketing world. I remember how it felt when I didn’t have the slightest clue to of how to create a blog from scratch and whip up a decent header image to display to the world.
Now that I’m feeling much more confident with my abilities, I have publicly asked people on Alex’s forum if they would need my help, free of charge. At first there was a delay, but now I have been receiving a couple new people a day. It’s AMAZING!
I don’t mind that there is no money coming in for this, but at least I’m building relationships and trying to get others to the level I’m at today. I am fully confident that in the very near future I’ll reach my income targets for the year and be very happy.
At this moment I am in “learning and teaching mode”… but definitely much more learning than teaching!
What this all boils down to is that GIVING will ALWAYS pay off in the end. Connections will be made and people will remember your name. It’s all in the power of giving, my friends!
Take it or leave it!!
Wow Joe
You really get it. What a fine start you have created for yourself in the class. The most successful students from the last class were the ones that hopped in and helped their fellow students.
If you get a chance drop by the social site I created for all Alex Jeffreys students, past, current, and future. It is brand new and membership right now is pretty small, but it is a great place to rub elbows and communicate with your fellow students.
http://www.alexjeffreysclass.ning.com
Talk to you later
Thomas
Thomas Northrop´s last blog ..Alex Jeffreys Class Module 2
Hi Thomas,
I’m happy to hear I’m on the right track so early! I’ve been taking a bunch of pointers for guys like Mike Ottman and Gary Simpson about the power of helping early on.
Also, that looks like a great site you have over there. I just signed up with it and created my profile… I’ll get to the rest of it once I go home from work! It looks like it will possibly be an awesome tool to keep in close contact with everyone throughout the years.
We’ll talk soon.
Joe
Joe
great post my friend
Yeah you and Matt are gonna do great matt has helped me now you are helping me.
I try and help people best I can as I am not technical and I try and motivate people thats my only qualifications at the moment but you two are great.
keep it up.
speak soon
marcus
marcus passey´s last blog ..Marketing With Alex Coaching Course 2.0-Just My Own Progress Report
Marcus-
Thanks a lot, man!
Hey, anything I could help you out with, I’ll definitely do my best.
We all have our own strengths, and like Alex says, be the best in your own and don’t try to expand into everything else. So we’re all going to do great, my friend!
Also, I’ll start making that header a little later today. Sorry I couldn’t do it last night, I took a while trying to get in on Alex’s call.
Take care man.
Joe
Hi
I have just been looking at Marcus’ Blog Site and he said you designed it for him, what do you charge for a custom blog theme?
Hey Joe,
Awesome post! I have just read your reply to me on the forum and thought I’d come and check out what you’re up to. Great job!
I will definitely be in touch in the next few days to see what we can do with my blog.
Keep it up, and thanks!
Paul
Paul Wilson´s last blog ..Alex Jeffreys Coaching Module 2
Hey Paul,
Thanks a lot for coming over here to see what I’ve been up to, it means A LOT man!
It won’t be a problem helping you out with your blog, just let me know what you’re looking for and we’ll get it going for you.
We’ll speak soon, my friend.
Joe
Hi Joe, This is exactly how I started with my graphics business that is so going strong today.
I offered free help and even just emailed images after searching various blogs and websites.
People were amazed that I would just give them a free image without them even asking. Just know there are a lot of people that need help that never ask for it. LOL
I would see a blog header or ebook cover that I knew I could do better and I would look at their page source and see how big it was so that the new image I made would fit perfectly back in where their old image was.
I explained that I was just trying to help and left it at that. Most people used the images and a few did not but in the end, most of them came back for more services and this time they were asking me “how much?”
Continue to give as you have been Joe but don’t get taken advantage of either. If the same person keeps asking for free stuff, in the end it will cost you your business.
This has worked great for me and continues to increase each and every day. Even when I didn’t think I could do the specific work, I searched and dug in to learn what I needed to do in order to give the service my customer wanted and deserved.
Alex’s mentoring course doubled in price from the first time until now and he failed forward fast during the first one and now that the second time is even better, people are still gladly paying him what he’s asked and why?
Because of the fabulous service that he gives and his way of over delivering which is hard to find in this niche online.
You will succeed Joe, no doubts here.
Michael Ottman
Michael J Ottman´s last blog ..How To Overcome Information Overload
Hey Mike, you definitely were lying about people needing help with imaging on their blogs. Since the last time we spoke (maybe only 5 days ago), I’ve finished about 6 images and blog themes and currently have about 4 students waiting.
Now as I might think that the time I spend helping them in completing their images, I also remember that it will pay off in the long run. These people will remember that I took my own time to give to them everything I’ve got for free.
Luckily, every single student that has asked for my help has been extremely appreciative about my work, even if I might have been a day or so slower than I’d like to take. They all see that this is something that I don’t have to do, but choose to.
And the best thing about doing all of this is that there are awesome relationships being established AND I’m learning more and more about Photoshop and Illustrator with each image I create.
I can’t thank you enough for giving me all of the encouragement in the world and mindblowing ideas for the future.
You and I both, unstoppable!
Joe
It is all about helping others in this game! You get your name out there by doing the work for free and eventually people start begging you to let them pay you. We’ve seen already, haven’t we? I know I have and I’m pretty sure you have too. It’s a great feeling! Awesome post! You are headed in the right direction.
Matt Wolfe´s last blog ..The WordPress Classroom 1.0 is Live
Hey Joe,
You’re so right, and you’re doing it so right too! It’s great to be able to help others, and in the long run it will benefit you too so much.
You obviously know what you’re doing with the Blog’s too, your looks great!
Speak soon Joe.
Cheers,
Paul
Paul Hooper´s last blog ..Build Your List – It’s the Foundation of your Online Business
Hi Paul,
You words are always huge encouragement to me! It’s always been in my nature to give back to people, even when they don’t ask for it or don’t think they need it.
Luckily with this niche, it’ll pay off BIG TIME!
You’re doing a great job yourself, Paul. I’m seeing your name around everywhere, and that’s a great thing!
If you ever need any help with anything, you know where to come. =P
Take care, my friend.
Joe
Joe,
I know that I am one of the people you helped this week relative to my blog theme. This blog process/system is confusing me, but I am a quick learner. You made my blog presentation look awesome!
To our success…..
Richard
Richard´s last blog ..Develop Habits of a Millionaire
Hey Richard,
You are definitely one that I speak about here. I’m just really happy that I could assist you in the blog madness, because I know if could be completely confusing.
I looks like you’re well on your way now!
Talk to you soon,
Joe
Joe Fier´s last blog ..The Power of Helping Others
You are doing a good job Joe. keep up the great work and yes the thing about helping others is always an amazing feeling
Wakas Mir´s last blog ..What makes you shop online?
Hi Wakas,
Good to see you around here, and thanks for the great support! Hopefully you’ll come back again if you like it.
Talk soon,
Joe
Joe Fier´s last blog ..The Power of Helping Others
Joe
Great to see people out there with such commendable attitudes and happy to help others suceed.
I’m fairly new to this so appreciating all the help that I can get and will gladly return it either in the future when I’m more experienced or now as and where I can.
Keep up the good work and look forward to working with you.
Tom
Hi Tom,
Thanks for finding me and checking out my site. I’ll definitely looking forward to helping you and seeing where you’ll lead to.
It’s always tough starting out, but we’re all going to succeed online. I can’t wait.
Talk soon,
Joe
Joe Fier´s last blog ..The Power of Helping Others
Joe,
As Zig Ziglar is famous for saying: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”
All of us must first learn to give with no intention of reward, if we truely want to be successful in life.
In addition when starting out, it is not about the money, it’s about building Winning Relationships.
To Everyone’s Success
Rob
Rob Willis´s last blog ..Words of Encouragement
Hey Joe,
Right on. I think those of us in the program are getting to realize and agree with you that Alex is right. Building each of our businesses by first helping others will guarantee our long term success.
Bob
Bob Hughes´s last blog ..Effective Article Marketing
Hi Joe,
“You will get all you want in life if you help enough people get what they want.” Zig Ziglar
That’s what it’s all about Joe. It’s the law of attraction at work. I like to call it “cyber karma”. You are headed down the right path and great things lie ahead.
This is my first time visiting your blog and I want to congratulate you on a job well done. I am making my rounds and plan on visiting all the new students blogs.
I have allotted 30 minutes a day which only lets me visit 3 or 4 if I leave comments and actually read them. But I have a lot of projects going and little time so it will just take me a while.
I also had to back off the forum and only go there every other day or 2. I still work a day job so my time is limited. I have to ration it.
You seem to have a handle on the tech stuff. I would like to offer my help on any questions you have involving SEO, list building, and social media.
I have 22,000 followers on twitter and over 60 Hub pages and Squidoo lenses. Stop by my blog sometime, I have a lot of useful information. Dig deep cause the blog is over 2 years old.
JT
JT Martin´s last blog ..How Are You Building Your List?
Hey JT,
I definitely feel your pain, being that I also have a day job and have to juggle the various projects (mostly being the blog header images for students who ask).
I’ve been trying to stay consistent with commenting on the students’ blogs at lunch for nearly an hour, and so far I have read some great stuff.
Unfortunately I haven’t stopped by yours yet, but it will be my next one! I definitely would love to learn more about SEO, list building, and social media since I have only graced the edges of each. I’ll dig deep!
Thanks for stopping by, and come back again!
Joe
Joe, your site is getting very popular! I’m kind of starting to get jealous! All of this positive thinking is attracting people to your blog. You must be doing something right!
Matt Wolfe´s last blog ..The WordPress Classroom 1.0 is Live
Hey Joe,
I’m making the rounds to a lot of Alex Jeffreys new students blogs. I’m not saying I’m going to hit them all but I’m going to try and reach the most active ones. It’s pretty easy to find you guys. I know, I’ve already been through Alex’ coaching program.
I see my friend JT Martin a couple comments before me. He and I were in the same class. It’s quite a trip as you will see.
You’re absolutely right about helping others. I know you’re not doing it to get something back monetarily. But if you help enough people you will get paid back tenfold in other ways. Plus is just feels good.
Hey, stay in touch and if I can be of help let me know and I’ll do what I can.
Later,
Jeff Sargent
Jeff Sargent´s last blog ..Hip! Hip! Hurray! My Blog Overhaul Is Finally Done.
Hey Jeff,
Thanks a lot for checking me out, one of the few!
There’s no doubt that I made the best choice to go through Alex’s program, but it only solidifies it when I hear people like you say it.
I guess generosity is just the gift that keeps giving, in many ways. I’m happy that there are so many ways to do so online, so I’ve definitely found my niche.
We’ll stay in touch, Jeff. I’d love to talk to you more about what you’ve been doing since the last course.
Take care,
Joe
Hi Joe,
I’m on the Alex Jeffreys coaching programme with you.
There can’t be many better feelings, than responding to someone who really needs your help and sorting it for them.
I did that a lot in my previous job, but as a learning newbie in internet marketing, I just hope that in the meantime, my blog posts help to get people on the right track.
There is no doubt in the saying; ‘Give,and you will receive’
Hope to speak soon,
Andrew.
p.s. Great theme!
Andrew Vaughan´s last blog ..Always Remember – The List Is KING!
Hey Joe,
Thanks for your PM last night/this morning. Not sure what time zone your in…!
Hopefully you have received my message, really awesome job you are doing here helping people getting started.
I am looking forward to my blog looking a million $$$ with it’s new suit!
Talk soon,
Paul
Paul Wilson´s last blog ..How to add an opt-in form to your WordPress blog
Hey Joe
Looks like youve openned the floodgates there mate but keep up the good work, sure it will pay dividends in the end
Pete
Peter Davies´s last blog ..Journal Entry Module 2 Alex Jeffreys Internet Marketing Coaching
Joe
Thanks again for the header people are loving it im loving it.
I will put a post on my blog mentioning you and others that have helped me my friend.Already posted something up on the forum but I wanna help get your name out so maybe mentioning you on my blog might bring you some customers.
Thanks again Joe
hope to speak soon
cheers
marcus
marcus passey´s last blog ..Marketing With Alex Coaching Course 2.0My Kids Wanted To Do A Funny Internet Marketing Video
Hey Marcus my man!
I’m totally happy that people are responding to it! I definitely feel that the way you present your blog will have a direct connection with how people think about you.
It’s all in your image, dude!
Thank you very much for all of your mentions, I couldn’t ask for anything more from you. It’s very much appreciated!!
PS – I’m loving your videos over there… they’re too funny bro!
Joe
Joe Fier´s last blog ..90 Day Challenge – Are You In?!
Hey Joe!
Couldnt of said it better my man!
Thats the awesome thing, its like Karma and its really a powerful force. Helping others feels great, it lifts everyones spirits and also helps your business out at the same time.
THAT is SO powerful and THAT is the way to run a business!
Loved the post buddy and it was great to brainstorm with you for like 2 solid hours yesterday on Skype man, im looking forward to chatting again real soon and getting that project we discussed under way.
Catch you soon bro.
Josh Bartlett´s last blog ..Video Marketing, Where do I start?
Hey Josh!
Thanks for checking out the good ‘ol blog of mine. Giving stuff and helping people is what this business is all about, so I’m happy that the two of us are completely lined up to do just that and SUCCEED like none other!
You definitely opened my eyes to so many ideas yesterday when we Skyped (is that a new term??). I can’t wait to hit the road running with our idea.
Talk to you in a few, man.
Joe Fier´s last blog ..90 Day Challenge – Are You In?!
Hey Joe
Just wanted to stop back and see how you were getting on since my last visit. Very well I think.
You are getting a lot of visits and comments, how cool is that!
Thanks for joining the little social site. It is starting to grow now and soon it will be a great tool for everyone to communicate. Make sure you go and get all the friends that you can at the site. It will come in real handy in the future. You will be able to broadcast messages to all your friends. Very cool stuff.
Thomas
Thomas Northrop´s last blog ..Alex Jeffreys Class Module Three
Very nice Thomas!
Yeah, I’m really liking the site over there, and it seems to be getting much more popular now.
I’ve been getting a friend request of to each day since I’ve joined. I’m going to definitely check in with that regularly.
Thanks again for letting me know about it and also checking back with me here.
Take care, my friend!
Joe
Joe Fier´s last blog ..90 Day Challenge – Are You In?!