Why Internet Marketing?

For me, Internet Marketing was a dream come true. I was working my ass off at a job I hated… Whilst working, I ventured into Network Marketing.

I was exposed to Network Marketing from a very young age. Because of that, I was always determined to find a way of making passive income from home.

As back then, Network Marketing was done nearly all offline. It was only in the 2000’s that Network Marketing really combined forces with Internet Marketing. So that was how I came across Internet Marketing to begin with, via MLM.

After realizing the power of Internet Marketing, I exponentially grew my Network Marketing business and made a fortune in the process. That was when I realized how Internet Marketing was the solution to all my problems.

For most people, Internet Marketing is an escape from reality. For others, it’s a fantasy, and for the select few, it’s their way of making fortunes while living their dream lifestyles. So why Internet Marketing?

1. You Get to Work in Your Underpants

Most Internet Marketers who’ve left previous jobs like the fact that they can work in anything they want. Forget the formalities of jobs, companies, and their policies; you get to wear whatever you please. Sweatpants, baggy jeans, or even underwear, take your pick.

2. Casual

I just love this about Internet Marketing. It’s so informal; everyone is just so laid back. There’s no wonder why either; Internet Marketers have no constraints. There are barely any rules and regulations in the trade. If you ever go to an Internet Marketing meetup or event, you’ll struggle to find more than five people wearing suits.

3. You Work for Yourself

This one is a dream come true for most employees. Let’s face it: being employed sucks. No matter how much you make or enjoy your job, you’re still working for someone else. You’re working to make someone else rich, not yourself. As an Internet Marketer, you work for yourself. There is no corporate ladder to climb up.

4. It’s Always Interesting

As an employee, you have a single job. Employees are hired based on their skills, and most of the time, they’re hired for one skill in particular. Whether that be programming, languages, accounting, or computing, employees are usually hired to do a single job, or worse, perform a single task.

The repetition of working a 9-5 job sucks. It gets boring, to say the least. Internet entrepreneurs never have this problem. As an Internet Marketer, you’re always doing something different. In the beginning, it’s never dull. One day you’re building a website, others writing sales pages, and sometimes bossing your employees around.

5. Time Freedom

Time freedom is near the top of everyone’s list. Internet Marketing allows you to set your own hours. While you can get away with working a few hours per week, the reality is you’re going to have to work overtime in the beginning. But that still means you get to choose your own work hours.

6. Travel

Travel and Internet Marketing go hand in hand. I don’t know many successful Internet Marketers who don’t enjoy traveling. As an Internet Marketer, you can work anywhere that has an internet connection. Whether that be the Maldives, Italy, the Middle East, San Francisco, or the top of Mount Everest (not sure about the connection up there).

7. Education

I touched on this above, but I think I need to emphasize the point further. Education is a huge part of life. The more things you do, the more skills you acquire. And the more skills you possess, the better off you are in life. I can’t count the number of valuable skills I’ve mastered thanks to Internet Marketing.

8. The People

Internet Marketers are some of the warmest, coolest, and most intelligent people on the planet. The connections I’ve made through online marketing have been incredible. They’ve allowed me to achieve my wildest dreams. The difference between being rich or poor comes down to circumstances, knowledge, and connections.

9. Unlimited Potential

With a normal job, there is a cap on the amount of money you can make. With Internet Marketing, there are no limits. There are literally no limits to how big your business can grow, how many hours you work, or how much money you make.

10. Passive Income

Passive income is why I got involved in Network Marketing. I loved the idea of having a network of people working under me to grow my monthly paycheck. I soon discovered that the passive income potential for Internet Marketing was astronomical.

11. To Quit or Not to Quit Your Day Job?

Most employees don’t enjoy their day jobs and would rather do something else. In fact, most people would just like to “get money” and spend it. But unless you’re lucky enough to have a million-dollar inheritance on its way, it’s just not going to happen.

12. It’s Simple but Complex

Internet Marketing is painfully simple. The vast majority of marketers think you have to be some kind of evil genius to make the big bucks online. So they settle for a measly $100 or $200 per day. The real secret of Internet Marketing is that it doesn’t take much effort to go from $100/day to $500/day.

13. Outsourcing

Outsourcing is why I fell in love with Internet Marketing. You can literally outsource 90% of Internet Marketing-related tasks to the Philippines or India. I don’t actually know a single successful IM’er who doesn’t outsource. If you start a local business, in order to expand, you need to hire locally.

14. The Community

Most home-based businesses or online jobs leave you isolated from civilization, not interacting with any other human beings. Internet Marketing has a community feel.

15. Why Not?

Seriously, why the heck not? The pros greatly outweigh the cons. It makes sense to start an online business. There are so many ways to get started with Internet Marketing. Selling info products, physical products, SEO, CPA, pay-per-click, list building, affiliate marketing, or perhaps a service-based business model?

In prosperity,
David Wood

P.S. Leave me your thoughts, comments, and questions below.

Comments

Mikey

The part I really enjoyed about this article is being able to work in your underwear…I’ve actually done that…LOL. I can relate to your story a bit, I’ve actually been online for the past 2 years, have had failures and successes, and that’s how I stumbled upon network marketing.

Mike

The possibilities with internet marketing are huge. There is so much power and potential with the internet right now that you’d have to be loco not to get involved! I freakin’ love it, man!

Tyronne Ratcliff

I definitely have to agree with #12 on your list. That’s really the beauty of internet marketing and how business works in general—once you discover a process that’s working for you, it’s just a matter of scaling up, and your business can grow to any size you want it to. Awesome post by the way.

Emilia Zhang

I completely agree with this post! The flexibility of working from anywhere is what attracted me to internet marketing in the first place. Keep up the great work, David!

Leonardo Perez

I’m not entirely sure about the passive income claims. Can you share more concrete examples or provide evidence of how it works in practice? Thanks!

Karen Lee

Quick question: Do you think it’s possible to get started in internet marketing without any prior experience? Would love to hear your thoughts on the best way to start.

Samuel Adams

This post is insightful, but I have to critique the part about outsourcing. While outsourcing can save costs, it can also lead to communication issues and lower quality. What are your thoughts on that?

Olivia Bennett

Hey David! Loved your post. It reminded me of when we met at the last marketing conference. Hope you’re doing well. Let’s catch up soon!

Marcus Thornton

I had a similar experience when I started in internet marketing. At first, it felt overwhelming, but once I got the hang of it, the flexibility and income opportunities were incredible. Thanks for sharing your story!

Daniel Singh

Thanks for this post! I learned a lot about how internet marketing can create new opportunities for financial freedom. It has inspired me to take the next step in my journey.