I\’ve made a lot of money out of Internet marketing.
I live in a beautiful home in a wonderful part of the country. I work with some fantastic, clever, creative people who together generate more profit-making ideas than we know what to do with. And most importantly, I have an amazing family and while I do have a busy life, being my own boss gives me the freedom to enjoy time with them.
I feel truly blessed.
But the numbers in the bank are never what get me out of bed in the morning.
Sure, looking at my AdSense revenues always gives me a thrill. Seeing my books sell, and my iPhone apps race up the charts is a fantastic buzz.
But when I think about the professional successes that make me proudest, they\’re never the products that sold the most or the reviews from professional critics.
It\’s the effect the things that I\’ve done have had on others.
I love the idea that the seminars, workshops and conference talks that I put on are helping others to achieve their own success. I love hearing from people telling me how I inspired them to improve their website and earn money themselves, without a boss, and entirely from their own efforts.
Nothing beats the pride that comes from knowing I made a positive difference in someone else\’s life.
Like passive income and multiple revenue streams, that\’s a benefit available to anyone who works on the Internet too. You don\’t have to be a guru to help others. You don\’t have to be a conference speaker, a pastor or the biggest expert in your field to guide others to a better future.
You just have to supply them with knowledge that you have and they want.
That could be something as simple as building a deck, repairing a computer or moving files from an old iPod to a new one. If it makes someone happier, it\’s worth doing — and you get to reap the rewards of doing it.
As you\’re building your Internet business, don\’t just ask what your website is going to do for you. Ask what you can do for others. The financial success always follows.