Hallie Recommends - Reading this article... - Hallie Crawford

Hallie Recommends - Reading this article... - Hallie Crawford Youve heard me recommend Alexandria Brown before. This article in her recent ezine caught my eye so I wanted to share it with you. Its about choosing who you learn from, whether its in a class, via a consultant or coach and how to choose wisely so youre learning from the best. Who Are YOU Learning From? (Or What Really Makes Me MAD!) by Alexandria K. Brown You know what really makes me MAD? When I see someone acting like a bigshot with no substance behind them, asking you to pay them handsomely to teach you something that they themselves have NEVER done. Let me explain I recently received an email announcing a very expensive workshop that claims to teach you how to develop information products and programs and sell them online to create wealth. (That part is fine.) Heres the part that gets my goat I happen to know that the person teaching this workshop has absolutely NO experience creating and selling information products SUCCESSFULLY! It just makes me ill. There are many of these self proclaimed gurus out there. True, some have indeed created information products. (Thats not hard to do.) And they may be selling them online. (Thats not hard to do either.) But how much do they sell? How well do they REALLY do? How much money are they making? And are they working their tail off, or have they really created a great lifestyle for themselves? Now, I know its hard to tell sometimes who to trust and follow. Some of these gurus talk a great talk using excellent copywriting, stories, and persuasion tactics. How do you know who is the REAL deal, and whos full of it? Asking a few questions will help you. Here are five questions you should ask before investing heavily in anyones products, programs, coaching, or workshops: 1. Have they DONE what they are teaching? There are some people out there who are good reporters that is, who collect information and share it who you can learn from. These folks are good if youre doing baseline research on the topic. But if you are really looking to learn the systems and strategies that can change your life and business, and how to apply them successfully and quickly, and make a ton of money from them, you absolutely want to make sure you learn from someone who has done exactly that. This guarantees a much higher success rate on your end. 2. Are they STILL DOING what theyre teaching? Its no secret that anyone can make a lot more money TEACHING what they know than just doing what they know. Many gurus enjoyed one success and have been riding its coat-tails for years, teaching how they did it over and over. Just because someone had success selling one product or program online at one time doesnt mean they know the best and easiest way to do that TODAY. Its crucial you learn from someone who is still in the trenches, continually learning and keeping up to date with the fastest and easiest ways to do what you want to learn. 3. Are they doing it SUCCESSFULLY? This may seem like a given, but it amazes me how many people invest money in learning from people who arent that successful in what they do. Make sure to sniff around and truly make sure that this person not only does what they say they can teach you, but that they are outrageously good at it. 4. Will they show you PROOF that what they teach actually works? If your prospective mentor wont share numbers with you, or claims its not your business, move on. Its likely they are not walking their talk. Im open with my numbers because I want people to know Im the real deal! For example, I have shared actual screen shots of my web sales reports on the information page for my Online Success Blueprint Workshops. Why? I feel anyone who is about to invest several thousand dollars to learn from me deserves to see proof that what Im teaching actually works. 5. Are they doing it in a MANNER that suits what you want for you and your business? This isnt talked about often, but you want to learn from a mentor who also works in a manner that fits your business vision. For example, one client shared that she chose to learn from me instead of another internet marketing mentor solely because he admittedly works 16-hour days and hasnt taken a vacation in years. (Apparently my relaxed and fun work-style was a lot more appealing to her.) Another example: Im sure youve seen some gurus out there whose marketing methods are questionable and/or simply obnoxious, and that may not fit your style. If you want your business to be ethical, easy, and fun, then look for a mentor who is running his/her business that exact same way. Once You Find Your Mentor, Stick With Em! Once you choose the mentor and business model thats right for you, STOP paying attention to anyone else for awhile! Why? The #1 enemy of any entrepreneur is DISTRACTION. Its easy to jump around and get excited about the next big thing every few weeks, but your easiest road to success is to choose ONE mentor/model and commit to follow them for at least six months. I guarantee youll move ahead a lot faster and more easily! Online entrepreneur Alexandria K. Brown, The E-zine Queen, publishes the award-winning Straight Shooter Marketing weekly ezine with 24,000+ subscribers. If youre ready to jump-start your marketing, make more money, and have more fun in your small business, get your FREE tips now at www.EzineQueen.com ***** Heres to having a career you love! Hallie Crawford Career Coaching Please Share This