During a recent podcast interview, the host asked me multiple questions about how an introvert succeeds online.
As you know, I started back in the Internet Stone Age of 1996.
The last job I ever had…and ever will have…was delivering pizzas for Little Caesars.
Before that, I failed miserably selling satellite dishes door-to-door.
Delivering pizzas during a blizzard in Indiana is not something I’d wish upon anyone.
Doing door-to-door sales as an introvert felt even worse.
During my time at the company, I didn’t close a single sale.
Sure, a couple of people said “Yes” and even signed the contract, but they used their right to cancel before the product was delivered.
As you can expect, I didn’t last long at that job.
We won’t even go into all the business opportunities where I lost money. All of them relied on making connections with people.
When the Internet came along, I jumped at the opportunity to participate in an environment that didn’t require face-to-face contact.
Sure, I was connecting with people online, but I was doing it from the solitude of my home.
Write. Record audio or video. Reply to posts and emails.
When people ask me what I do, I’ve sometimes joked, “I make a living talking to myself alone in my room.”
Sure, I overcame the fear and spoke in-person at conferences.
I haven’t done that in years, because frankly, I don’t enjoy it or the travel involved.
I do webinars, because they’re a great way to connect with a large group from the comfort of your home.
But I limit the number of those I do as well. I always need a break for a couple of hours after a webinar.
Where does the introvert shine?
Brainstorming.
Planning strategy.
Creating content.
I like scheduling large blocks of time, often 2 to 4 hours, to write emails, create courses, record videos, put together sales copy, etc.
If you’re an introvert, take advantage of your alone time.
Use it to build your brand.
Focus on your strengths.
Venture out from time to time to communicate with others.
A lot of top experts rely heavily on selling through webinars.
They’re often surprised when I share just how effective my emails, sales pages, and videos are at converting visitors into buyers.
Most clients join my coaching program before ever speaking to me.
I’ve helped clients build funnels both ways.
Some love doing live webinars. You can also automate those webinars and make them evergreen.
Others convert exclusively through email and written sales copy. It’s usually beneficial to mix in a few videos also, but it’s not required.
It’s your choice.
That’s one of the things I love about the Internet.
You don’t have to follow anyone else’s model.
You be you.
My Authority Lists & Traffic course will show you how to attract ready-to-buy subscribers with a personalized list building blueprint that’s quick, easy, and fun for you to implement.
And it was designed for the beginner with zero experience, no connections, and no money for advertising in mind.
Start growing your list today…whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert.
