This is the October ShoeMoney Newsletter. I normally never repost them here, but this one got such a good response I decided to post it.
When my father dropped out of high school in 1965, he was able to get a position as a welder for International Harvester and earn an amazing wage. Some kids went to college but it was not required for skilled positions. You either had the chops or you didn’t.
Much like my dad, I hated school. I only graduated because of one reason: my mother was a teacher at my high school and ADORED by her peers. I remember getting my final grade from my science class saying I finished with 38% for the year…. D-. “Your mom is a wonderful person” was written at the bottom.
I am 100% certain that without the invention of the Internet (thank you, Al Gore!), I would have died years ago a very obese, lonely, kid. I would have never known anything about love, the amazing joy children can bring to your life, or the feeling of being financially secure.
By the time you read this I will be back home… but to put this in context, right now I am writing this laying in bed at my suite at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. I just finished eating 2lbs of room serviced king crab legs and was just checking into the airline where I see I am flying first class back home tomorrow. I am out here on a paid speaking engagement, and in addition to getting paid to be here and speak for 15 minutes, the event is also paying all my expenses, including hotel, airfare, and food.
Now I am not telling you that to show off, I am just trying to put into context where my head is at right now.
Life is fucked up.
I started thinking about all my friends in the industry and how we all started out. Almost none of us had any formal business education, yet we are running multi-million dollar companies.
Running a multi-million dollar company in itself has been a very painful education for me. When it comes to marketing, I don’t feel like I have any competition in the world. But one thing I really sucked at is being CEO.
Last June I promoted Tigh to that role in our company and our revenues have skyrocketed since. We will probably do more profit in Q4 of this year then all of the first 3 quarters of this year and last year combined.
Tigh is actually a perfect example and makes my point. When I hired him fresh out of college 3 years ago, it was my attempt to build a “real” company. I decided that my days hacking and slashing as an affiliate out of my basement were done, and I was going to take a crack at running a “real” company. Get a real office outside the house and all that stuff. Tigh was my first “employee” in this venture.
When he first started, I just had him make Twitter accounts for a thing I was *cough* testing *cough*. No shit, he made like 300 Twitter accounts until both of our accounts got banned. I pulled some strings to get mine back but @tigh was lost forever from him. (sad face).
ShoeMoney Tip: If you are going to make 300 Twitter accounts don’t use the same email domain for them all, and also use proxies to create them.
I know what you’re thinking… I spammed Twitter. Actually, no.. it was a VERY interesting case study with results I shared with people like Michael Gray and some other folks who I knew would get off on the data I was collecting. Maybe someday I will post why I did it and what exactly I did… when the statue of limitations with Twitter are up, that is… =P. BUT I DIGRESS!
So in less than 3 years, Tigh has tripled his salary and is doing an amazing job as our CEO. We also have more employees and are looking to expand the team with 2-3 more people in the next couple months…. and also move into a bigger space. The kid who started as a low hourly waged employee is now running the company I founded… and allowing me to really do what I am best at… marketing!
Next week I will be doing the “Big Money Blogger” panel at Blogworld back here in Vegas. If you would have told me 7 years ago some day I would be on panel of “experts” talking about how I make money from a website that generates significant revenue, I would have told you you were absolutely crazy.
But I am not the only accidental millionaire on the panel. The other “experts” are:
- John Chow – Canadian, son of Chinese immigrants. Has the technical skill of a gnat. Writes a blog about making money online, eating pho, and cars.
- Darren Rowse – Australian, ordained minister. Much like me, he first started a website about his true passion (digital photography) and then created a resource site about how to earn a living doing it.
Anita Campbell – Sorry Anita, I don’t know your background =(
Ok, but seriously, c’mon! Do you think any one of us thought this was our fate 10 years ago? Have you ever met John Chow in person!?!?
Life is fucked up.
For many years (about the last 30+), it was very hard for anyone to really get a good job without a 4 year college degree. But right now there is an amazing opportunity for anyone, anywhere in the world, of any social status, to make a fantastic living and live out their dreams.
I know because we put a lot of them to work!
All you really need is to be in the right mental state and willing to do the work to make it happen. And really, you don’t HAVE to buy anything to learn how to do it.
I certainly did not have the money to buy awesome products like the ShoeMoney System. (Like how I did that? Sorry – ABC.)
Seriously though, there is an amazing amount of free resources available to you if you can pull yourself away from Farmville for a couple hours a day.
Who knows, maybe you will be an accidental millionaire?
About the author...
Jeremy Schoemaker – who has written 2424 posts on ShoeMoney.com.
Hi I am Jeremy Schoemaker and ShoeMoney.com is my blog. 99% of the post here are done by me but you will see others occasionally make guest posts. This blog is fun to write but for my day job I run several online companies.
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Dude this is exactly what I am talking about.
Everything you need is FREE on the internet.
The problem is 95% is rubbish!
Most people go through rubbish to learn what really works. So it costed time not money which is cool with motivated people like me.
Once you find a little piece of that 5% start using the crap out of it! Milk that sucker dry! But always look to learn new things!
Remember nothing is free, from the water you drink to the electricity you use. Nothing is more valuable then your time, If you have $ 1,000,000,000.00 and you only have 1 day left what is worth more your time or your bank account?
I love how back in the days before IT it used to be the ruthless men who used to make all the money now it’s the smart men who have knowledge and wisdom who generate all the money in the world.
Compare an Internet millionaire to a drug dealer the internet millionaire has a passive income with little or no risk at all compared to the drug dealer who has to risk his life daily to make $100 etc.
Good point. I’ve never really thought much of my time in that way.
I guess, not just smarties, but anybody or the first few who gets there make a lot of money. 99% people get there after the idea has already become stale
Probably the big names mentioned here have been lucky that way to become accidental millionaires as they got in there at the right time.
That’s true. The good thing about it is that once you figure out where and how to look you’ll find a lot of useful resources. And knowing how to use those resources to your advantage is the most important thing.
Yes, it’s how you use it. No amount of information would make a difference if you don’t put them to good use.
Well said! There are many opportunities that many people fail to see because of lack of motivation to sift through worthless information. It’s much like panning for gold. You sort the gold out of the dirt that it comes with.
This is perhaps the most inspiring Shoemoney post I have ever read ever since I became your fan, Jeremy. Thanks for believing in our potential to join the big league in the near future. More power and keep up the good work!
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Whoa. Seriously? Wait till you get to read next month’s newsletter.
True. Marketing is about standing out amidst all the noise and the clutter.
Tell me about it. There are so much coupon sites out there, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to give up on trying to set myself apart from the competition.
I totally agree that a majority of the stuff on the internet is ‘trash’ or somewhere close to being ‘trash’ – It takes that something special to stand out in that trash.
1. Excellent writing skills and extreme hard – Darren Rowse
2. Character, marketting skills & unknown Factor X – John Chow
3. Combination of 1 & 2 – ShoeMoney
That is so amazing. I am going to put my nose to the grind stone right now.
One of your best posts.
I love this! I believe there are no accidental millionaires though. Whatever success experts like you are currently enjoying didn’t come by accident. It takes guts, focus, and a lot of work to do that.
Guts, first and foremost. Many people shy away from risks that are part of every business venture.
Lottery winners. I think you could call them accidental millionaires.
If you’re going to put your nose to the grindstone, how are you going to go on your way to become a millionaire? Just horsing around. This post somehow hyped me up to do my best in everything I do — not just in web marketing terms but in other areas of my life, as well.
I once read in a stock exchange magazine that half of all businesses dancing to the tune of one million bucks are usually accidental. Nonetheless, I still believe that determination, luck and know-how are still big factors to consider in the mix. What do you think, Shoe?
Just like the great Thomas Edison said: genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Or how about this one? Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.
So much to take in all at once but you can’t go wrong learning from millionaires, even accidental ones
A very inspiring piece. I don’t think you wrote this to be one but you succeeded in doing it anyway. There are a lot of things here worth thinking about. Doing something about. I’m glad I read this.
I signed up for the free 12-week course already. I want to learn everything I can to improve my game.
How did you sign up? Is that for the newsletter or for the free videos that keep popping up below?
Carpe diem! Although that may be hard to do if one’s busy playing Farmville.
Speaking of Farmville, does anyone else think that it is definitely one of the most successful online gaming initiatives ever established?
Yes. It’s addictive, engaging and super fun. Do you play, too?
I believe that of education alone does not guarantee a person’s success. We’ve all heard of Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg who are both college dropouts who went on to become billionaires.
I couldn’t agree more. A college or graduate school degree might come handy so one must get it if he/she. However, there are many things to be learned outside the university that may prove more useful in the long run.
I guess we all have are preconceptions about millionaires: they’re tax evaders who just inherited their money from a rich aunt, and they hang around the golf course all day with their snobby, elitist friends. So what’s the average millionaire really like? This post just answered it big time. Kudos, Shoe.
If you’re destined for the big leagues, so be it. It’s no accident, really. We are all in for big surprises in our lives. Although we may not hit it big in the web marketing arena, we can make it to the top in other playing fields. Nonetheless, this is one of the best posts I’ve read the whole day.
I don’t think “destiny” has as much to do with it as plain and simple hard work. I’ve long stopped believing in pre-assigned vocations and life roles and stuff like that.
I wouldn’t wish it for my kids though, that they drop out to seek their fortunes. Education may not be a guarantee for success but it doesn’t hurt to have a college degree as they venture out to succeed in their chosen fields.
No estoy de acuerdo con este post. Esto es como cuando mi esposo y yo solíamos reunir albahaca silvestre, el favorito local aquí en Madrid, hace dos décadas. Cuando sólo había un puñado de personas que se reúnen ellos, tuvimos nuestra cestas llenas. Ahora que mucha gente sabe de nuestro lugar favorito, que en algún momento volver a casa con sólo un puñado. Usted acaba de tener la oportunidad de ampliar cuando los demás no son tan conscientes de marketing en línea. Considérese afortunado y dejar de ser arrogante.
Say what? LOL. Let Babel Fish translate that:
“I am not in agreement with this post. This has been like when my husband and I used to reunite wild basil, the local favorite here in Madrid, for two decades. When only there was a handful of people who meet they, we had our baskets full. Now that much people know of our favorite place, that at some time to return to house just by a handful. You finish having the opportunity to extend when the others are not so conscious of marketing in line. Lucky Considérese and to stop being arrogant.”
(I don’t know what she meant, either!)
he means when he became successful it was before tons of people were trying or knew of the opportunities online, and now that lots more people are trying to make money on the internet it’s much different now. so he should consider himself lucky and stop being arrogant.
not my opinion just translating
she*
I think this post speaks more about being successful (and persevering) at what you do than about hitting that millionaire level. This is also a great example of understanding what you’re good at, and concentrating on your strengths instead of on your weaknesses.
It’s those who seize the opportunities once they see them succeed most in life.
Speaking of opportunities, I’d like to seize one right now. Can I be part of your team, Jeremy?
Man, I’ve been looking for a career opportunity in Jeremy’s company ever since I became a loyal Shoemoney Blog fan in 2008. I think it’s one of the best places to work, learn and be the best you can be!
Is there an opening for interns?
depends mostly on the mindset.
I completely agree. Without the proper mindset, you can’t achieve a single goal. Isn’t that right, Jeremy?
While the end-goal of web marketing is hitting the jackpot, I think achieving that right now is possible but tough. The more fishermen at the pier are, the harder it is to catch a whopper.
Wow, you have come such a long way: from affiliate marketing at a basement to staying at the Bellagio. With room service.
I’m jealous. I’ve come from affiliate marketing at my mom’s basement to affiliate marketing and doing PPC at the balcony of my studio.
Greetings from Singapore, Jeremy, and thank you for giving us a sneak peek at the excellent value of your newsletters. I’ll be signing up!
“I am 100% certain without the invention of the Internet (thank you Al Gore!)…” LOL I saw that CNN interview. Many, myself included, don’t think that he meant it in that context. Funny how a statement spurned a much talked about urban legend.
ooops, I meant spawned.
Question of the day: do all millionaires have to swagger and be cocky?
Um, really? That’s the question of the day? Maybe it’s why non-millionaires have to be bitter and jealous.
Great post! This inspired me more to learn as much as I can to make my online business successful. By the way, when are you going to open the registration for ShoeMoney System 2.0?
Let’s look forward into the future and wait for the arrival of Shoemoney 3.0!
When you related “you were banned by Twitter,” Shoe, did you mean you also delved into black hat? Please correct me if I am wrong.
Comment unrelated but check out this comment I fished out from Forbes: “Recently there has been some controversy over how to correctly determine a person’s status as a millionaire. One of the two most commonly used measurements is net worth, which counts the total value of all property owned by a household minus the household’s debts.”
I agree that college is not the only place for education but I think it can be used as a safety net as well as skilled labor training. The internet millionaires of today are not the rule but a extremely small exception.
I agree with shoe that people should stop playing games and start doing something with their time that is actually going to benefit them. Today is the day that can change your life forever. Don’t give up because it is hard.
@ Nicole Burns don’t forget that Bill Gates father was a billionaire and Bill Gates was already well stacked because of this.
I’m a college student but I’ve been making money online since I was 15. But I have no plans of giving up my college education because I’m learning quite a lot from it too.
As a faculty member at UCLA, I would never recommend giving up college just to brave it all the way to become a web marketing millionaire. Education is one of the most important essentials an individual can have in this world. By the way, 4 of 5 millionaires are college graduates. 18 percent have Masters degrees, 8 percent law degrees, 6 percent medical degrees, and 6 percent Ph.D.s.
You know what? Why don’t we all just race to the lottery outlet and earn millions the easy way?
A lot of what I learned in college aren’t useful in my line of work. Still, I would recommend it if asked.
I enjoy learning but I don’t to be specialize in one field only. I like the concept of learning a little of everything. Not that it’s possible but I certainly want to give it a try.
I agree. Formal education has no replacement. And it’s not unnecessary – despite cases such as Shoe’s – because it equips people with skills that’ll be useful in professional settings.
That said, imagine if Shoe LOVED school. He’s going to be raking it in by the billions!
It’s up to each person how to succeed with or without a college degree. However, a degree can serve as an edge if used for whatever advantage it could give.
Is it true only 19 percent of millionaires received any income or wealth of any kind from a trust fund or an estate?
Well I wish I was part of that 19 percent. Trust fund babies.
Mo’ money, mo’ problems…
Actually, wrong songs guys. But Shoe can straight up tell Bruno Mars and Travie to stop wanting to be a millionaire. Work on it, instead of just wanting it.
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.
Great job dude !!!
I like your post. I hope this will helpful for me. Thanks so much.
It’s really helpful to me, too. Unlike other newsletters, this one is written with amazing honesty – and not the usual sales talk and marketing buzzwords.
I used to play Farmville for more than 2 hours each day. And it went on for months. Those months were the most unproductive days of my life, barring none.
I hear you. Games and other offline or online distractions are all time vampires taking me away from important work. (sigh)
While what you said is true, all work and no play can make you dull. With regards to the subject of making it big, borrowing an idea here and using a strategy there is a great formula to get your business off the ground effectively.
Um, isn’t Farmville so 2009?
No doubt. It’s just that NBA 2k11 is so awesome, I can’t help but be unproductive.
Just one quick shot, Jeremy. When you said, “I am just trying to put into context where my head is at right now,” what idea were you pushing across? Kindly verify. Thanks a lot.
Jeremy meant that he needed to tell audiences about the high life to emphasize its difference from where he used to be.
Good read. More power to you and your team!
Inspiring. Time to work for my grand early retirement plan.
I just don’t understand some people. While others work their butts off, some just sit on their mom’s couch all day and collect unemployment. Crazy world, huh?
maybe they’re just wired that way.
But won’t that be extremely boring? Even if they’re wired that way. Brain-dead.
Well said. What is holding an average person is taking action. Even when they do something and it doesn’t work they quit. The secret is keep on trying.
The secret is stop relying on other people’s know-how and brave the journey yourself. You won’t believe how many opportunities you will come across.
Completely true. Some people just depend on other people’s expertise to stay afloat in the web marketing game. Why not ally yourself with Shoe and make the journey together?
Some people quit never realizing that they’re much closer to their goal when they did.
Where the heck is the LIKE button when you need one?
Is it even possible to become a fan of this post?
Indeed, haha. I wanted to LIKE Roshaun Philips’ comment so bad.
I know having a million in your bank account sounds really cool but remember what Biggie Smalls said when he earned a lot of bucks for his second platinum record? Mo’ money, mo’ problems.
A jobless man applied for the position of “office boy” at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. “You are employed.”
He said.” Give me your e-mail address and I’ll send you the application to fill in, as well as date when you may start.”
The man replied “But I don’t have a computer, neither an email.”
I’m sorry”, said the HR manager, “If you don’t have an email, that means you do not exist. And who doesn’t exist, cannot have the job.”
The man left with no hope at all. He didn’t know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket. He then decided to go to the supermarket and buy a 10Kg tomato crate.
He then sold the tomatoes in a door to door round. In less than two hours, he succeeded to double his capital. He repeated the Operation three times, and returned home with $60. The man realized that he can survive by this
Way, and started to go everyday earlier, and return late Thus, his money doubled or tripled every day. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles.
5 years later, the man is one of the biggest food retailers in the US . He started to plan his family’s future, and decided to have a life insurance.
He called an insurance broker, and chose a protection plan. When the conversation was concluded, the broker asked him his email. The man replied, “I don’t have an email”. The broker answered curiously, “You don’t have an email, and yet have succeeded to build an empire. Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an email?!!”
The man thought for a while and replied, “Yes, I’d be an office boy at Microsoft!”
Moral of the story:
M1 – Internet is not the solution to your life.
M2 – If you don’t have internet, and work hard, you can be a millionaire.
M3 – If you received this message by email, you are closer to being an office boy,
than a millionaire……….
Amusing and insightful joke. Not that we don’t need Internet: but what counts are our hands – not our tools.
Right. But tools can make the job much easier, which gives you more time to be more productive.
Nice story. There will always be a way through or around setbacks.
A candidate for the Best Shoemoney Blog Post of 2010? Absolutely a winner.
As I see it, depending on the currency, a certain level of prestige is associated with being a millionaire, which makes that amount of wealth a goal for many. The status of millionaire, however, is no longer as exclusive as it once was. I beg to differ, Jeremy, but with the number of people racing to the treasure chest of web marketing, realizing the dream is just far-fetched these days. Might as well stick to your guns and earn a million through that.
I’d say it’s still worth a shot. I’m not throwing in my towel yet. There’s room for everyone who wants a piece of the web marketing treasure. Those who stick to it may just find a large portion of it.
Millions, here I come!
I thought the annoying pop-up at the bottom has completely vanished. Well, guess I was wrong.
Heard about this?
A woman proudly told her friend, “I’m responsible for making my husband a millionaire.”
“Well what was he before he married you?” the friend asked.
“A billionaire.”
Where can I find Jeff’s write up on the Health Converter campaigns?
This post just inspired me to dream big! Way to go, Jeremy!
Any updates on the Elite Retreat 7 preparations?
Oh, I’ve been wondering about the same thing. Anyone?
Any chance you could bring Elite Retreat to Chicago next year?
Thanks, Shoe. This post just made my day. I didn’t know sipping my Riesling and reading your blog is such a great way to end a stressful day at work. Best wishes from Long Island.
I was almost convinced e-newsletters would teach me nothing valuable. And then this. Thanks, Shoe, for restoring my faith and inspiration!
I rarely sign up for those but I gladly made an exception for this one.
I’m still learning the ropes of web marketing and floundering at best. I used to think that my lack of business and technical know-how are the reasons why I couldn’t seem to find my rhythm. Thanks to this post I’m now more inspired than ever to succeed in this industry.
Keep doing your thing. Don’t let anyone tell you that you don’t deserve to succeed.
As long as you enjoy it, you’ll ultimately figure out what needs to be done.
I enjoyed my college experience on one level. On another level, I cannot find a decent paying job in a field that was once good paying (psychology), spent 60k on an education and now have a pretty piece of paper for that 60k. I found passion for other things in life and decided to turn those things into my career without any formal education in either area that I work in. This post works for those who didn’t go to college, but it also works and is inspiring for those who did go to college but are struggling to find good paying work in their chosen field and for those who have changed career paths. I got asked by a client the other day if my company was looking for help. Unfortunately, I am not at the level yet to be hiring people, but it made me feel good to be asked!
I have several friends who are successful in their careers, doing what they didn’t learn in college.
Love the post, it’s all true. I taught myself how to design websites over the years and then I stumbled across internet marketing and combined the two.
The truth is anyone that’s willing to spend the time learning can figure out this industry and become a millionaire themselves. It’s just a matter of wanting it, and then doing what’s necessary to achieve it. If you can handle telling yourself you might not make it but keep pushing through that negative thought and trying something new until something works, you’re bound to succeed.
Call it trial and error, call it a numbers game. Success happens at some point…
That’s what I call the winning attitude. Keep it up!
awesome point, I love this
Well as my handle says I’m not the real Shoe. But you all see why I’m bursting with inspiration right now. Great stuff, great article, and – I say this in all earnestness – more power, man.
When you said that thing about not working in a basement, I felt the rush of possibilities and dreams coming true. Thanks, Jeremy for being an inspiration.
*yawn*
anyone hungry? i might order a pizza in a bit.
Whoa. 300 Twitter accounts? And I thought I had too much to handle with 7 accounts.
Yeah, when I read that I was like, I read 300 articles on how to handle ONE Twitter account!
Great post, congratulations! Follow your goals to the end!
Great post! Really inspiring.
Anyone can be a millionaire as long as they are persistent in what they do. I guess, that’s why so many successful people say “Do what you love” because when an obstacle comes your way, you can leap over it because you can see the end goal.
Definitely a great post. The Internet really does provide incredible opportunities for anyone to build a successful business. The world working world has changed dramatically since I was a kid and the paths to becoming successful have increased exponentially. I do think there is value in going to college (for both personal and career reasons) but it certainly isn’t a requirement (let alone a guarantee) for success.
Also, like a few other commentors, I don’t think that accidental millionaire is a good description for you, John Chow, and many of the other people who have built their fortunes online. It is no accident that you worked incredibly hard, acted on opportunities, learned from failures and built on successes to get where you are today. Winning the lottery is accidental. Building successful businesses is intentional.
Everyone who has achieved a certain measure of success in life had to work for it.
Hi,
Really informative one! One more thing I would like to add.The “Attitude”.Keep that positive attitude always on.Never give up.Try and try again.
Once again thanks for this post.
Regards |Madav
Great info as always! Thanks J.
Engaging post.
There are indeed free resources available on the Internet. Opportunities too.
With so much competition around, what piece of advice would you give to someone who’s still at the start line of affiliate marketing?
I’ll be at the BlogWorld too. See you there!
Amazing, always wanted to see Darren rowse and Jeremy together. Both shoemoney and problogger website and their founders have been so inspiring to me and i am sure its the same for other bloggers out there. These both guys are like an internet celebrities.
Jeremy, Tigh’s website is broken linked (ww instead of www).
I dont think he cares but thanks!
I have heard quite a few times now that the people who got rich from the gold rush are the people who were selling the picks and shovels (would be worth researching). Well… This seems to be the case for so many websites also.
What bothers me is that picks and shovels do not really bring you any value… More precisely: sure, you need some, but whether you buy it from X or Y won’t make a difference, you still have to do all of the grunt work.
What’s more. I do not mean to be a smart ass but if Jeremy and others got millionaires by accident… How can they really expect to teach us? Would they really make a good live selling something — anything — else?
Detailed case studies from people who make a good living online, selling something else than “picks & shovels” is where the value is. Now, where do you find those?
Shoe, this is a fantastic and inspiring post. Thank you.
Very inspiring post Shoe. Now if only people will act on your words! I have done it for the last year and a half and kick myself for not trying it sooner!
There’s nothing accidental about becoming a millionaire Jeremy. You got to where you are because of your mindset and personality. Sometimes you can’t explain it but you just have to have it. Without the drive, nothing can be achieved. You ventured away from the traditional road that most people take. You took big risks and it paid out well. Eventually everyone who takes risks as an entrepreneur will succeed as long as they learn from their mistakes. The only ones who don’t succeed are the ones who give up.
Why all millionaires are bald?
(No offense, I am bald too).
very inspirational….thanks for sharing
Do you really believe that it was an accident? I think in some point you made a decision and working your butt out, it was a hard work that finally paid off, you’re truly an inspiration, thank you for sharing this.
This one proves that if you want to thin, you need to start blogging..
Awesome stuff, Jeremy! I guess the best accident to be in is to START that business or blog or whatever.
Lots of people never start…and that’s a pity.
Thanks for he inspiration!
Good stuff, always nice to hear a story of how someone got started online. It seems like the internet has been around forever now and it’s easy to forget it really hasn’t been THAT long.
I think most of the more successful entrepreneurs that I have had the opportunity to meet..didn’t do that well in school…attention span maybe…oh wait..what was I saying ; )
Glad you two were able to connect. Darren has some awesome content. You two should partner up on a project!
Great, Jeremy! I want you to know that Darren, John and You are my inspirations to earn money online and start and online business. Within a year from now, I will quit my day job and run my online business full-time. Thanks for all the lessons you have given for free.
That’s a good blog post Shoe and nothing happens by accident your a talented writer, blogger, and marketer….
You don’t give yourself enough credit. Thanks to Al Gore all of our dreams can come true. Tell Bill Clinton I said hi and if it was up to me he would of did a 40 year stretch as president lol.
Good post Shoe I enjoyed reading it thanks!
Anything can happen online and if you have the guts and the creativity you could be one of them. And yes its true that most of these millionaires were actually not doing good in academics.
i’ll be the one of the accidental millionaires in the next 5 yrs… for now, i am working my butt on it as i have just started my journey.
Hi Jeremy,
I will be the next accidental millionaire the next one year. If not for this, I will still be living a lifeless life.
This is awesome – I’ll bookmark. The last part about having the right mental state is arguably the most important! Strategies are everywhere (and so is B.S!) but commanding your mind to withstand the massive discomfort and cultivating “marketing resilience” is the hard part! The successful people end up mastering that area. I’m huge on psychology, I think it’s everything! Great post.
We also have more employees and are looking to expand the team with 2-3 more people in the next couple months….
Jeremy, we should talk. I’d love to be a part of your team.
It was a amazing experience to visit this website and read the articles and contents.
That was a very Inspiring article., and very motivating . I do not have any real internet skills other than surfing…..BUT I would love to purchase your products!!!! .. How much skill would I need to start an online buisness ? How long would it take to get a small online buisness up and running, and lets say ; generating 75 to 100 dollars a week ? Most of all, How much capital would I need to achieve this ? I have visited many other web sites that will claim to help you make money with the internet, but I feel that yours might be for real, because you put the human element into it,. you put in yourself .. I have one” Final Question,” and I think its a good one. Here it goes: Assuming that your knowledge will help a truly motivated Individual, achieve some level of Success.and with your marketing ability’s, why would you not want to help someone start an on line buisness for free. ? If you started someone up and entered some type of format or built in contract, that would deliver 50% of the profit from the buisness to you, for a said amount of time 6mo or a year . would that not more profitable ? you would certainly would make much more money . Thank you . Sincerely, Ronald W Russell P.S. I am a single father who has three awesome children and every day is a financial struggle. I would love to be able to provide for them in the manner that they deserve. I am a highly motivated individual who has yet to find the means to be successful
i have the same thought and mind .Difference is i have no child only collage fee to pay but a poor family with 6 member . what we can do both together.
I just signed up two days ago and I am excited about getting started down loaded sites never worked on i have a domain name at imsmb.com. I will need help setting up wed pages.
This comment is a bit unrelated but I recently purchased the Shoemoney system & shortly thereafter I received a call from Vensure International offering coaching. Just wanted to make sure that they are affiliated with Shoemoney
“Compare an Internet millionaire to a drug dealer the internet millionaire has a passive income with little or no risk at all compared to the drug dealer who has to risk his life daily to make $100 etc.” Well said
No one is an accidental millionaire they always have worked hard for that.
that was very inspirational. its good to see how humble people are because you can have all the things in the world but you still should be a ground person cuz its just material.. great post
Another great post. I think I speak for many when I say you are inspiring.
I think self belief is key to being successful but not in the “believe and it will happen” rubbish. But having a belief in what you do, being passionate about it and above all not giving up. How many IM marketers would have reached the same level of success if they had not given up too early. Your biggest earning day could be next weekend but if you quit today you will never know will you.
There is no such thing as failure only those that quit can be said to fail.
Now here is something that I feel close to my heart. Never under estimate the power of YOU.
Am I a dreamer.. NOPE yet I still believe that this internet thingy will be the way that I too become financially stable and life a happy and contented life .
Why?
Because I believe in me..
I know that it’s going to take hard work,
I know that I have to analyse and change what I do on a regular basis until I “trip on that rock”
I know that it ain’t going to happen over night
I know that I can add value
and I KNOW that I don’t know it all!!
there is no accident in hard work. maybe if you win the lottery. congratz man!
I like how you state that having created 300 twitter accounts is a “project” not “spamming”.