To Succeed In Business And Life, You Must Have These Two Things

To Succeed In Business And Life, You Must Have These Two Things

Discover the essential two personal qualities you need to cultivate, in order to succeed in business and life. Whether you work from home in an online business, or you’re still holding down a day job, these two ingredients are critical to your overall success in business, work and life…

“So today… I don’t know what’s happened… But last night, it was around about 8:30 p.m. I just had dinner – made a king prawn curry with whole grain rice and some sweet potato chips (fries for those of you in the USA).

Now, immediately after eating that – got to around about 8:45 almost 9 p.m. and I said… I turned to Robyn, I said, “Y’know, I actually feel a little bit tired.”

We’d just watched an episode of The Blacklist, a series that I love, that I’m following. I don’t watch a lot of television, but I do love a few things – The Blacklist is one of them. Good ol’ Raymond Reddington!

Been Reading So Many Books, Like At Least Two A Week

So we’d just finished watching that, and then she put something else on that I’m not fussed by. And I said, “Y’know, I’m feeling a bit tired. I’m gonna go to bed and read.” I think I’ve been talking about this a lot recently.

I Have Been Consuming So Much Knowledge At The Moment

So many books – literally, like at least two a week on average I’d say.

And so, I headed off to bed before 9 p.m. last night, which is pretty early for me. I’m lying in bed and I’m reading… I read for about 4 to 5 minutes, and then I got too tired, put the book down, went to sleep.

Now my sleeping, my body clock, lets me normally sleep for anywhere between 6 to 8 hours. I like to get 8 hours if I can. But y’know, 6, 7, 8 hours – somewhere usually around there.

3 A.M. Came Around And BOOM, I Was Wide Awake, Could Not Sleep

Today happened to be more closer to 6 hours. Because 3 o’clock came along and BOOM! I was wide awake – could not sleep. So I actually read for another two hours in bed. The cool thing is, I’ve got a Kindle Fire. So I don’t have to put the lights on and disturb Robyn, cos it’s got a back-lit screen.

So I read for two more hours. Got up, got ready. Now it’s just before 7:00 a.m. and I’m on the way to start and dominate my day. And that’s something I just want to talk about. It’s not about getting up early or anything like that – it’s just kind of what started my day off today, and how that all came about.

But as an entrepreneur… Actually, as a person, as a human… I want you to know that…

You’re The Captain Of Your Ship, Controller Of The Life That You Live

You Are The Captain Of Your Ship, The Controller Of Your Destiny

…The controller of each and every one of your days – the controller of your future.

And you choose how you live, right? You are the controller of that – you are the captain of your ship. This life that you live – you are the captain of it. You are the one in charge, you are the one that makes your choices. You’re the one that chooses to do something, or not do something… And there’s no middle ground.

People say, “Ah, that wasn’t in my control.” Well y’know, usually when you trace things back, many things are in your control. Now, I know there are certain things that are not, Obviously not everything is in everybody’s control 100% of the time. But you get the drift of what I’m talking about, I’m sure.

Choose To Live With Purpose, ‘Cos You Don’t Know What’s Around The Corner

You have to choose to live life how you want to live. And choose to live with purpose. You have to choose to be fulfilled. You have to make choices that dictate how your life is gonna go.

I’m continually reminded… It wasn’t that long ago I was attending a funeral for one of my old bosses, where I used to work… Incidentally, back in 2004 when I first discovered people were making money online, the people that I used to work for, were actually family friends as well – friends of my mum.

Sadly she passed away, and she was a similar sort of age to my mum actually. When you think about this stuff, you just don’t know what’s coming around the corner. And…

You See So Many People Just Drifting Through Life

Some People Say, “This Is ‘Woo-Woo’. This Is All Woo-Woo Nonsense!”

There’s so many people living ‘negatively’. They think, “I’m not where I want to be because of this.” Or, “I’m not happy because of that person”, or, “…that circumstance.” Or y’know, “Well, it’s not my fault.”

And I think sometimes, it’s like… If I look back when I’ve had those frames of mind myself, you’re really not helping yourself. And one of the things I’ve learned – and some people say, “This is ‘woo-woo’. This is all woo-woo nonsense.”

But I truly, truly believe in the power of your mind – the power of positivity – and the power of belief.

How To Succeed In Business And In Life

Y’know, the problem that most people have is… It’s very easy to be confident and positive when things are going good in life…

How Many Knocks Can You Take, And Still Tackle The Day Head-On?

It is NOT easy to have that same mentality, when things are going against you. When things are failing, struggling, aren’t going right – when things that you worked hard on, go wrong – when things that you strive towards, don’t play out how you’d hoped.

It is not easy to be motivated and get up every day, fighting, when the chips are stacked against you, and you feel like nothing’s going your way. Everything you do goes wrong, everything you try doesn’t work. It is not easy to keep getting up.

But as Rocky Balboa said…

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Problems Of Affiliate Marketing For Beginners: Risks And Challenges

Problems Of Affiliate Marketing For Beginners: Risks And Challenges

Affiliate marketing has often been touted over the years as the quickest, easiest way to start making money online. But is this still true? And what are the most significant affiliate marketing risks and challenges today? Dean dives into the major problems of affiliate marketing for beginners nowadays, and explains the main misconception that leads to the 98% failure rate in affiliate marketing today…

“Good morning. This is Dean Holland of course. Thank you for joining me here on today’s Drive, as we journey to Internet Profits HQ on this fine morning.

A little later in the morning than usual, almost 10:00 a.m. I was actually doing some live training at Internet Profits headquarters last night, until around about 1:30 a.m. So, bit of a late night last night.

I Hosted This Webinar On Why Affiliate Marketing No Longer Works For The Average Person

But y’know, one of things that I continue to say is that, sometimes you’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do. And last night was amazing!

I’ve been really working on my webinar ‘game’ – I’ve been really studying. And I’ve been learning so much about different topics, like copywriting, sales, persuasion, storytelling, And Facebook Ads is another thing I’m really diving into right now.

Last night, I got to host a webinar. Now, granted, there wasn’t that many people on there last night. It was, give or take, around about thirty-five people.

But I did a brand new presentation. And that presentation was to basically educate people on why affiliate marketing, as pretty much everyone knows it, no longer works the average person.

People Tell Me, “Dean, You’re Crazy To Say That Affiliate Marketing Is Dead!”

The Problems Of Affiliate Marketing For Beginners

You see, the only people it’s generally working for are those that sell their own products, have their own email lists of buyers, and can promote good, related, quality products to those buyers.

But what about the rest of the people? People tell me, “Dean, you’re crazy to say – to make that statement – affiliate marketing is dead.” I’m not saying it’s dead for everybody, I’m saying it is dead for the majority.

And I’m talking about… What about the the 98% that aren’t succeeding – that aren’t overcoming the risks and challenge of affiliate marketing? Why is it that affiliate marketing is still positioned and described as, “The easiest way for people to start out online…

We’ve Reached A Kind Of Tipping Point – A Critical Point

“To be able to start getting traffic – do one or more forms of online advertising via Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, native ads, email buys…” Whatever it is, right? “Drive traffic to affiliate offers, make sales, get commissions.” Y’know. And, in between, there’s building an email list of those prospects, so you can follow up with them.

Now conceptually, yes, of course it works. But for the average person facing the problems of affiliate marketing today, what’s happened is – we’ve reached a kind of tipping point. A critical point, where the cost of online advertising continues to rise.

Affiliate Marketing Risks And Challenges

I have data and statistics from over the last ten years, that show the multiples that it’s increased by. Going from pennies per click, to dollars per click.

The Average Cost Of A Front-End Affiliate Marketing E-Book Used To Be $77 To $97

Yeah, I’m generalising here. Not being big headed at all, or bragging in any sense… But I’ve been in this game a long time, which gives me a unique experience level, and a unique perspective that a lot of people just don’t have.

And what I can tell you, and why I say this, is that… Not only has the cost of advertising risen dramatically, by multiples. But also, y’know…

I remember when I got started, the average front-end digital product in the affiliate marketing / make money online / home business industry was $77 to $97 dollars for an e-book!

Nowadays, you’ve got people putting out software products, video courses…

Now That Same Affiliate Product Is $10 – Even With 100% Commission, You’re Screwed!

Full-Blown Programs… For Five To Ten Dollars!

Now that’s all well and good, but what does that mean? Well, the price has dropped, but the cost of advertising has gone up… When the price drops, the commission you get paid as an affiliate has to drop.

When we were being paid 50% commissions on a $97 front-end offer, we’re getting nearly 50 bucks commission, plus upsells.

Now that front-end offer, for that same product, is just $10 dollars. Even with a hundred percent commission, that’s still only ten dollars. When you balance that with the fact that the cost of getting the traffic’s gone up, but the commissions have gone down – you’re screwed, right?

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Why Some People Succeed And Others Don’t: The Truth

Why Some People Succeed And Others Don’t: The Truth

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve failed at anything, especially in business online, it’s critical that you understand why. Today Dean explains how it’s clear to him why some people succeed and others don’t. And it’s such an important message for anyone striving for more in life and in business…

“Y’know, there’s a reason that I think most people don’t succeed in business. And it’s not for lack of information. Not for lack of opportunity. It’s a lack of something else…

I’ve been doing a LOT of studying. Like, I am “all in” at the moment on self development, personal development, and mastering certain crafts and areas. I’ve really gone heavily in.

I’ve Been Studying People At The Height Of Their Careers In All Professions

I’m always a student, and always will be a student of marketing. But sometimes, I ease off it. Not deliberately, but it just kind of happens. But at the moment, I am all in.

And I’m so having so much fun with it as well. Like, literally not even wanting to sit around at night doing anything other than reading and studying. Absolutely love it!

One of the things I’ve been studying a lot of at the moment is successful people. I’m not just talking about people in my industry, I’m talking about successful people, sports personalities, entrepreneurs, business owners, billionaires, millionaires. People at the height of their careers in all professions.

I Can See Where I’ve Personally Been Slower To Progress, Because Of This

And something has become glaringly, glaringly obvious to me. Like ridiculously obvious.

It’s Become Clear To Me Why Some People Succeed And Others Don’t

Actually, y’know, if I look at myself, there’s been times… Even not-too-distant times – in the last few months even – that I can see where I have personally been slower to progress, because of this reason.

And I just wanted to mention that, because I think this is more important than anything. Y’know there is so much information, there is so much opportunity right now in the world… For people to live how they want to live, for people to have a particular type of lifestyle and security, and stability in their life.

Why Is It That A Minority – A Very, Very Small Percentage – Actually Succeed?

But you have to wonder… Well, what is the defining difference? Why is it that a minority – a very, very small percentage – actually succeed and do it. Why?

Well, it’s not for lack of information… I mean, “What is the internet?” (The main place in which I operate my online business.) It is “information”. There is very little information that you cannot find for free somewhere, somehow.

And it’s not for lack of opportunity… There are, gosh, there are TOO many opportunities! There are too many ways to actually make money, and to build a business. And so, it’s not for that reason.

When People Say, “I Hope To Succeed” Therein Lies The Problem

So, what is it then?

It’s for lack of belief… Y’know truthfully, most people that are trying to accomplish something don’t actually, fully, deep down, when you get to the core of it…

Most People Don’t 100% Believe That It’s Possible For Them

I’m telling you – it’s true! And although a lot of people will say, “I want to succeed, I hope to succeed.” Therein lies the problem…

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Clarity Of Purpose In Business: Do You Need Some Direction?

Clarity Of Purpose In Business: Do You Need Some Direction?

How are you doing for clarity of purpose in business? Are you lacking positive direction and the momentum that having a clear purpose in your business can bring?

Here’s some business motivation today from Dean, that might inspire you to search for that clarity of purpose which could help bring the excitement back to your work and your business…

Now, Today I’m Excited – And I’ll Tell You Why

“I feel a sense of excitement flowing through my body today. I’m gonna tell you why…

Good morning everybody. Dean here of course, welcome to the Internet Profits family. Now, today I’m excited, and I’ll tell you why.

You know sometimes, when you’re going about your business… No matter where you’re at, no matter what stage you’re at… Do you ever find that sometimes you feel like you’re lacking a bit of – I don’t quite know how to work this correctly to not be misunderstood…

Sometimes, Some Days, You Just Don’t See Things Clearly

But are you sometimes…

Lacking A Bit Of Clarity Of Purpose In Business?

…or direction? It feels like you’re just kind of floating through. And sometimes you just don’t always see things clearly some days. D’you know what I mean?

I Was Lost, Frustrated And Confused. And I Was Almost, Like, Angry

I remember I always used to have this in the early stages of growing my business. Where it was always like, “I just don’t know what I’m doing. Don’t know where I’m going. I don’t understand.” I was lost, frustrated, and confused. And I was almost, like, angry.

Recently it’s not been the same. Not been the same at all, as back then. I love what we do with a passion, like, I LOVE it. And I know we’ve got some of the best stuff for our marketplace.

I honestly, truly and utterly feel like our Certified Partner program, for example, is on the cusp of being…

What We Do For Our Certified Partners – We Can Make That Even Better

The Greatest Solution This Marketplace Has Ever Seen!

Now, the reason I say that, “On the cusp…” is because yesterday I was analysing everything. I was on a team meeting, and I said, “You know what? That part there can be better. Like, that piece there – that part of the process of what we do for our Certified Partners – we can make that even better.”

And so that’s why I say, “On the cusp of…” Because we can always be better. All of us can always be better, right?

It Triggered An Idea, And I Haven’t Been Able To Stop Thinking About It

But yesterday, something… I don’t know where it came from, but… Well, it was at the weekend. It was Sunday. I was buying something – spending about $2,000 on some something for my business. It was a newsletter to do with Facebook advertising.

As I was going through their sales process, something that I read in the FAQ just triggered something. It triggered a thought, an idea in my mind. That was on Sunday evening, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it.

And yesterday, I spoke to a couple of guys on my team about it. I shared my idea with them – the concept behind the idea, and why I was thinking it. And they also shared my excitement.

I Couldn’t Sleep Last Night With This Game Changer Going Round In My Head

They said that could be a game-changer in more ways than one.

A Game-Changer For Clients, And A Game-Changer For The Company

This idea now, since Sunday evening, has been marinating in my mind. I literally, hardly couldn’t sleep last night. It’s like I’m waking up all throughout the night – it’s just all going round in my head…

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How To Grow A Small Business By Working Smarter On The Right Things

How To Grow A Small Business By Working Smarter On The Right Things

Want to know that special, secret formula for how to grow a small business? Turns out it’s not some kind of magic pixie dust. Just plain old common sense, but missed by so many start-up business owners.

Dean talks here about the expansion of his own small business, and what it specifically takes to enable the growth of a small business…

How To Grow A Small Business – Dean’s Story

Something Was Said To Me Last Weekend That Really Made Me Reflect

“Something was said to me at the weekend by my mum’s husband, and it really kind of made me reflect and think about things over the last 24 hours. And I want to share that with you today.

Hopefully you’re having an excellent week in your business and are moving everything forwards. I always talk about consistent daily and weekly progress. Make sure you’re at least taking small steps forwards every single day and every single week towards your goals.

I want to talk about something that happened last weekend. I had a great weekend. One of the things that we actually did, my fiance Robyn and I, we went over to my mum’s house, to see my mum and her husband Malcolm.

We’ve Been Going Through A Massive Transition Over The Last 12 Months

And long story short, my mum’s husband used to – for like 30/40 years or so – run a successful plumbing and heating company in Nottinghamshire, here in England, which he recently sold and retired from.

We were talking… I’ve been going through for the last 12 months – I don’t talk a lot about it – but my company…

Internet Profits Has Been Going Through A Massive Transition

It’s Been An Exciting, Stressful, And Challenging Time

Huge, huge changes and transformations, and reinvestment back into the company here at Internet Profits for the last 12 to 14 months.

If you’ve followed me for longer than that, you’ll have seen that I went from running the business out of my home office – the garage that we converted. To now… We’ve got our main UK headquarters here, 2,500 square foot.

We’ve grown the team, we’ve grown the company, we’ve grown the resources. I’ve reinvested hundreds of thousands of dollars. And in all honesty, the reality is, it’s been a stressful, challenging time. It’s been exciting, but it’s definitely been challenging – more so than I thought.

Cracks Were Appearing And We Had To Grow The Infrastructure And The Team

Because it really took me out of my comfort zone, y’know. We were doing very well, outgoings were very low. But I knew that in order for us to be able to continue to grow and achieve what I know we’re capable of achieving, we had to expand. We had to grow the infrastructure, we had to grow the team.

Cracks Were Beginning To Appear In The Business

And it was causing problems. So I went through all these changes, and now we’re definitely in a much better and more sustainable place. And a much more exciting place.

Whenever You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, It’s Like A HUGE Deal, Right?

Whereas before, I started to think, “Geez, the cracks are beginning to appear are that big. Are we gonna make it through?” I didn’t think we were gonna completely collapse. But we were going backwards instead of going forwards, if that makes sense.

So I made all these big moves. And it’s been a very scary, but exciting time. I think the bottom line is…

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