Turn Your Hobby Into A Successful Business (With Minimal Investment!)
Turn your hobby into a successful business (with minimal investment!)
Most people have hobbies they enjoy doing that get a bit old after time. Some of us are avid birdwatchers and others love to bake. But what do you do when your hobby wears out and becomes a pain in the neck?
I have a solution for you that takes the least amount of time or money. All you have to do is find someone that has needs that match your product or service, then sell them your product or service on an exclusive basis for a percentage of the total sale. You don't have to create anything. It's called "The 2nd Income Game."
Here's how it works:
First you create an email list off of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linkedin etc., and start adding invites to it (there's no limit on how many people). Then, you wait for someone to contact you and ask if you'd be willing to create something for them. You could say no right away, but it's usually best to give them a bit of a reason why. (I'm busy enough as it is)
After having a discussion with the potential customer about what they want, either through email or on the phone/Skype, set up a time to meet up. Don't leave until they get what they want or you can't pay your rent next month!
Now that the sales are made, there are lots of ways to make money off of being an expert in an area like this. One of them is to offer your list members a special discount code or access to a free report. The other is to sell their contact information or product/service to someone else once you've made a sale. (Note: You can't sell the entire list because that defeats the whole purpose.)
I've seen people make anywhere from $50-$650 per sale and have had more than one person buy from me on a monthly basis! Try it out and see what happens. It's a great way to add a little supplemental income to your income and it will keep you out of the rat race. I think you'll enjoy it!
Let me know how it works for you in the comments below. [ARTICLE END]
It doesn't take much to start making money online. Any idiot can start selling weight loss products, fake degrees, or any other product that is so easy to make online. All one has to do is create an account and post any kind of ad they want. Most people don't have the knowledge on how the internet works so they quickly end up losing money. What can you do to avoid these scams?
Here's a few tips on how to start making money online without spending a dime!
Know Your Market (And Yourself)
Avoid any and all products that promise one can make a fortune by doing very little work. Most people don't have the patience or the tenacity to start making solid income online. There are thousands of "gurus" out there that will tell you otherwise, but don't listen. The only way you're going to make solid income online is by creating your own product or service and then marketing it. That takes time, money, and motivation! Don't get sucked into the idea that one can make a million in their basement doing next to nothing. You'll quickly find out that the "gurus" will have you working for free for 6 months while trying to create their own product and make you their cheerleader. It's all a lie and it's all a rip-off!
Know Your Competitors!
It is a good idea to learn about your competitors so you know how to compete. Google up their website, find all they are using to promote themselves, know all the details about them. Once you have done that, get back to me and let me know what they have been doing wrong. I'm always looking for new ideas on how to approach my target audience.
Become An Authority
If someone typing away at their keyboard is an authority then you will usually find them at the top of search results. Sometimes they'll even be listed first. Once that happens, if they then write content on their blog and post it to social networking sites, you will become an authority there very quickly!
You can also become an authority in your field by reading a lot of books and listening to podcasts. I spend a lot of my free time reading and listening to podcasts about web marketing. I always end up learning something new. When I read or listen to a book, I write down all of the tips and tricks they mention then apply them to my own websites or marketing campaigns.
How To Get Started:
Pick a product or service and create an e-book on it. Add it to Amazon Kindle, make it available as an audiobook through Audible.com, and then make an audio version available on iTunes! (And while you're at it, upload your picture to http://www.fivestarslocal.com/ in case someone wants to hire you. Also, make more videos on YouTube!)
Remember, Don't talk about your book or product on the net until you have actually created it. If you try to get people to buy something that doesn't exist, then you will be viewed as a liar and no one will trust you. Once it's published, then start spreading the word! You can find an idea for a product or service easily by visiting http://www.productfinderclub.com/ or any other web marketing forum.
Create Your Free Website: WordPress is one of the best websites builders in existence today and it's free! So go here and create yourself a free website (no credit card necessary).
Conclusion
You don't have to major in marketing to be a successful entrepreneur. It's all about the desire and a desire to succeed! So find something you like and go after it. If you want success, then take action and start creating your own product or service today!
Don't give up on your dreams just because it's hard work. If you don't quit, then the success is sure to follow! So get out there and start working that "muscle". You'll be glad that you did when you look in the mirror each morning.
I wish my website was as easy to use as WordPress is... Hopefully one day I'll learn how to make everything else as easy as this one aspect of my website...