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Brian T. Edmondson has been a member since May 7th 2007, and has created 64 posts from scratch.

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It doesn’t matter what you sell…

Hello and welcome back to BrianEdmondson.com. Have you picked up your free copy of the new Internet Profit Report, a $97 value - Free? Click Here to Get It Now!

I’m spending the day at the beach today but had the chance to talk with Sandy Krakowsk (I got to meet Sandy while I was doing a training for MaryEllen Tribby’s high end coaching and mentoring program).

Sandy has experienced success with everything from e-commerce drop shipping house hold products and building direct sales organizations to selling information products, coaching, and consulting.

You name it she’s done it…. and done it like its nobody’s business.

The biggest takeaway I got out of my talk with Sandy is that it doesn’t matter what you are selling… physical products, digital products; home kitchen products or home business opportunities…. successful business comes down to good marketing… good emotional direct response marketing that is.

So back to the title of this post…. it doesn’t matter what you sell…. you’re in the business of marketing.

Okay… I need to get some more lotion on… I’m starting to get a little red.

Brian

Get Traffic, Build Your List, Make Money – It’s that simple…

I think a lot of people spend too much time analyzing all the details about how to make money on the internet, how to build their network marketing businesses, how to make money with affiliate marketing, and how to create their own products…. etc. etc. etc…

But in it’s simplest form, the most successful and sustainable business model I’ve seen is (no matter what your product, service, company, etc.) one that just focuses on three things:

1. Getting traffic to your website
2. Turning those visitors into subscribers
3. Converting those subscribers into customers

Now of course, we could expand on each of these three core concepts and go pretty deep…

Traffic: there’s free traffic, paid traffic, PPC, SEO, Facebook ads, leveraged traffic, email traffic, joint venture traffic, the list goes on and on.  And of course there are best practices and different ways to use these traffic sources.  Hopefully the only reason you’re driving traffic is to build your list and give value first, then make sales or sponsor next.  Read that last sentence again, it’s that important.

The funny thing about traffic is that most people spend lots of time struggling to get any traffic at all, when the truth is that there are literally hundred of methods you can be using to get more traffic then you’d ever need.

Turning Visitors Into Subscribers: This is really an easy one.  No need to spend $1,997 on a “list building course” when what I’m about to share with you is all you’ll ever need to know about list building…

Offer something of value for free in exchange for your visitors contact information.

Did you get that, that’s all you ever have to do to build a massive list of prospects who are interested in what you are offering and what you have to say.  I’ll show it you again, this time highlighting / bolding the important points.

Offer something of value for free in exchange for your visitors contact information.

From a technical stand point, this is done by using squeeze pages, website opt-in forms, and even pop ups and slide ups if you like to test and track different methods.  What is the thing you should offer?

This can be a free report, a free audio, a free video, or any other type of information that will help your prospects solve their biggest pain or frustration right now.

Conversion:  Ah, finally we get to the conversion point, actually turning our subscribers into customers, distributors, or whatever our final goal is…

If you start out right by actually giving your prospects the free information you promised, and it’s really good content then you’re off to a good start.  Continue building your relationships and “know, like, trust factor” by giving even more good content and information.  Before you know it your subscribers, who were formally strangers, will be more than eagar to act on the products, services, and even network marketing companies you recommend.

By following this process you’ve positioned yourself as a leader, trusted adviser, and somebody that can help solve your prospects pain, frustrations, and help them move from where they are to where they want to be.

Pretty cool considering this all originated from a very simple 3 step model:  get traffic to your website, build your list, and make money through follow up emails.

Let me know your thoughts on this simple model; and what parts you would need more help… getting more traffic to your website, getting more subscribers onto your list, or turning your leads into money in the comments below.

Sincerely,

Brian T. Edmondson

Running an online business from a cell phone?

For years I’ve been talking about how the internet really is a lifestyle business that you can run anywhere that you have a laptop and internet connection…

Then with mobile technology you didn’t need an internet connection like a wireless connection in a hotel… you could simply get a mobile card and connect your laptop to the internet anywhere there was a cell connection.

(Note: does anyone really work from their laptops while on the beach… getting sand in the keyboard has to be an issue!)

Now we can literally run our businesses from nothing but our cell phones! Well maybe not all parts of it but at least some key parts of it….

Road this post for example… I logged into Wordpress and made the post from my new Evo 4G phone, pretty cool huh?

Other key things I can do right from my phone include writing and sending emails, creating and uploading videos to my blog or YouTube, and building relationships on social networks like Facebook.

It’s amazing the freedom an internet based business can give you (not to mention how cool it is).

What are your thoughts about it. How have you used technology to grow your business and free yourself from the tethers of a cubicle, office, or home office?

Brian

Hulk Hogan Joins Numis Network – Video

As many of you know I was a huge WWF (WWE these days) fan growing up (don’t laugh, I was a kid!).  Hulk Hogan was on of my favorite professional wrestlers so it was really cool for me to find out that he joined Numis Network; the company that I happen to be involved in (see my full Numis Network Review here).

Hulk Hogan also joined Numis Network with his long time friend, famous radio DJ Bubba the Love Sponge.  Bubba is a farily entertaining, and controversial, radio personality.  I’m familiar with his style as I used to live in Tampa, FL where his radio show was based out of.  Tampa, FL is also where Numis Network happens to be headquartered, as well as the area where Hulk Hogan grew up and has lived at for several years.

Not only is Hogan and Bubba involved in Numis Network, but they are actively promoting and supporting their involvement, which is nice to see.  You’d be surprised at how many celebrities and famous business people are involved in an MLM company but don’t publicly talk about it.

Side Note: You’d also be surprised to know that most of your favorite Internet Marketing Guru’s are involved in Network Marketing and make a decent amount of money doing it; but only share that information with their close guru friends and “inner circle”.  Why not share with your subscribers how you’re really making money? But I digress.

Anyways, go ahead an check out the Hulk Hogan Numis video below with Bubba the Love Sponge talking about why they support the Numis Network, then be sure
to check out my full and complete “less promoish” Numis Network Review.

Enjoy the Hulk Hogan Numis Video!

If you would like to learn more about the Numis Network and join my team (one of the fastest growing teams in Numis) then contact me at: http://www.NumisNetwork.com/buygold

Sincerely,
Brian T. Edmondson

Numis Network Review: Is Numis Over Hyped?

Like many of you, I’ve been hearing a lot about Numis Network, a new network marketing company that, to the best of my knowledge is the first significant attempt to combine numismatics (i.e. the study and collection of money) and MLM. 

It’s difficult to know who to believe online, so I did a little bit of research on my own to see what it was all about. You’re probably on this page for the same reason, so maybe I can help save some of your time by sharing what I’ve found.

Especially if you’re leery of any “hot” new opportunities that appear from time to time.

Of course I came across a lot of negative reviews from people who just hate network marketing no matter what….

One review I read was quite non-committal. The author said Numis, “like many MLM companies, may not be around for the long haul.” He also questioned the mark-up in its “Silver Coin of the Month” autoship program, and the value of their sales system.

Wow, that’s a lot of cold water for one review (to my knowledge he never actually joined the company or saw the product).

Upon more serious investigation, including a look at the Numis site itself, I learned a number of things. First of all, Numis is NOT an investment opportunity – it’s an MLM business opportunity.  Numis deals only with professionally graded and certified numismatic coins. People who want to invest in bullion should do so with the help of their financial advisor and a metals analyst.

Unless you want to build a business and collect gold and silver,  stay away from Numis Network!

It would be irresponsible for Numis not to provide a direct sales system to die for, so don’t hold that against them. Numis’ founders have a legitimate business software background, and they spare nothing to help get executives off to a good start.

Even at this early stage (Numis launched in 2009), my searches kept turning people who are happy with Numis. Apparently, they like:

  • Multiple streams of income through clearly defined bonus criteria and its binary compensation plan.
  • Success through other people’s efforts – not just your own.
  • The collection of tangible assets, i.e. graded silver and gold numismatic coins.
  • A true ‘ground floor’ opportunity that perfectly positions you in a fast-growing market.

Based on what I discovered, I got on Skype and had a serious chat with one of their fastest growing distributors, David Wood.
Long story short, I went ahead and became a Numis executive. Why not, they offer customers a 30-day money back guarantee on coin purchases, there is nothing to lose.

I can cancel the autoship at any time (although, collecting silver coins monthly appeals to me personally), and even drop out of the business if my future goals change.

Worst case scenario: I never make any money with the company (highly unlikely), but am still better off 5 years from now because I’ve built up a collection  gold and silver assets.

Most people in other types of opportunities can’t really say that; imagine: "I never made any money with my MLM, but at least I have a garage full of vitamins, potions, and soap dispensers".

If you want to have a look at what Numis Network has to offer, here’s the link to some vital information: http://www.NumisNetwork.com

Sincerely,

Brian T. Edmondson

P.S. In order to be successful in any Network Marketing opportunity (whether it’s Numis or not) you need to have a proven marketing system to get traffic, generate leads, and recruit new distributors.  Check out Internet Sponsoring Secrets to find out how me and my team have done exactly that to build the fastest growing team in the Numis Network.

Update:  I just got my first American Silver Eagle Dollar in the mail.  These coins are really cool; everyone I show them to asks about them and likes them!  This is completely different than any product I’ve shared with people in the past.