I don’t know how many people I’ve chatted with over the years who were excited about starting an online business…
They joined email lists.
They followed influencers.
They bought courses.
They studied.
They daydreamed about the future, and what it would be like own a freedom-based business.
But they didn’t move forward.
It stayed a dream.
At a conference years ago, one of the attendees told me they had been doing online marketing for 3 years but they hadn’t earned any money yet.
I said, “What’s your website address? I’ll take quick look at it for you…”
Their response, “I don’t have a website.”
Hmmm…I think we found the problem.
Now, a website isn’t absolutely required. Perhaps you’re building up a Youtube channel or some other form of social media first.
But they didn’t have any of these either.
They were stuck at the starting zone.
That’s where a lot of people find themselves.
There is a time for research and study.
But at some point, you must move forward.
And you know what, it’s NOT easy getting started.
You’re stepping out into a new world.
You’re taking risks.
Because frankly, even if you’ve done everything you know to do to prepare, those thoughts of doubt will still come along for the ride…
Why will anyone listen to you?
Have you chosen the best market?
What if this doesn’t work?
Here’s the issue. All of us would love to have a 100% foolproof path that we knew without a shadow of a doubt was the absolute best direction to take.
But if you wait for 100% certainty, you’ll never get started.
You’re going to make mistakes.
You’ll take some knocks.
You’ll learn new things through experience.
This message isn’t just for beginners either.
Even after you’re experienced in online business, you’re still going to have to make decisions without 100% certainty.
You’re not going to get it perfect.
You’re still going to make mistakes.
And hopefully you keep learning new things.
The path gets easier, because you get used to making adjustments along the way.
What ‘next step’ have you been holding back from making?
Decide to move forward today.
One of the best decisions you can make is to grow a responsive email list in your market.
It’s the secret that ties everything else together.
There are multiple ways you can do this including content marketing, paid advertising, and joint ventures.
Which method is right for you? And how should you get started?
Check out Authority Lists & Traffic for a guide to choosing your list building blueprint…and growing a big, responsive email list in any market.
