What Renegade Professional "Beginners" Should Be Thinking About Right Now
Written by Mike Klingler on Oct 2, 2009 7:12 pm
What Renegade Professionals Should Be Thinking About Right Now...
If you're new to Renegade Professional you have a lot on your mind.
That's because you have a lot to do.
You're about to go from where you are now to where you want to be.
And that's no small feat.
Along the way your success is at risk.
You might "give in" to the most common success killer I've witnessed--
Distraction.
Don't.
I've watched even our best students give in to it. But they returned and prevailed.
I've seen others give in to it... never to return. Wandering through the wilderness, into some other direction that probably sounded easier or felt more comfortable at first (but just ended up making life more difficult, and success 'seem' even further and further away).
Realize--
If you don't complete your training OF COURSE you can't make the same business transformations as our students who HAVE completed their training.
So do that.
Finish it.
Follow through.
Resist the same urge that has caused you to miss opportunities in the past; that caused you to be limited in your options; limited in your pay.
Advance yourself once and for all by resisting the urge to be mediocre.
At first we teach you the tools. How to get yourself out there online. And how the principles of attracting leads works in reality...
But our community offers much more than that. And after JUST a few months or less you will be past that stage of just getting online and having a web presence.
You may need to learn how to influence people. You may need to increase your value.
Take advantage of ALL we have to offer because there's a reason we offer it if its here.
Marketing is just a piece of your process. You have to develop all of your essential list to see your business come to life.
Yes, marketing is on that "essential list".
But there are a several other KEY 'essential' pieces as well--all of which we help you tackle head on in this community if you just reach out and grab it.
Overwhelm and Losing Focus...
(Is the grass 'really' greener on the other side?)
(Is this 'really' THAT difficult?)
Are you resisting success because you just don't 'see' how close you are?
In the 'Start Here' check list of your back office we address the issue of 'overwhelm' directly, almost immediately BEFORE you even started your training.
It is called:
"An in-depth look at how to "customize" and "personalize" your training plan and business development."
This class gets you prepared to start thinking about taking control of where you put your focus based on where you're at now and where YOU want to go next in your business (this is part of developing the 'finer distinctions' and keener insight I mentioned on the essential list recently).
Hopefully you watched "An in-depth look at how to "customize" and "personalize" your training plan and business development."
Maybe you need to watch it again.
Take your time. Because what you feel inside is even more important than what's happening outside.
Relax a bit more.
Reflect a bit more.
Trust this process a bit more.
Inner turmoil and a sense of "lack" (not having what you want fast enough) leads to self doubt and self destruction:
Lack of focus, lack of follow through, feelings of overwhelm, or just plain frustration are all factors in leading someone to DISTRACTION and failure.
It takes trust to see a process through.
I feel partly responsible for helping you obtain the trust needed in Renegade Professional so that you move forward with the training and ultimately prevail in business without all the painstaking mistakes I had to undergo.
That's why I'm writing you today. You suddenly popped in my mind again. I felt concerned.
Maybe you just need to hear that you CAN do this.
You CAN if and only if you follow through.
What Makes Succeeding Students Different Than Those Who Get Distracted?
People who move forward through the training are growing into leaders faster than any other community I've seen.
What made them different?
I have noticed that they were more motivated to succeed than most--I know some of their reasons because I've gotten to know some of these students who have grown... their reasons are personal. And powerful.
Get in touch with your 'reasons' and you will find the energy and focus required to move forward and win.
Learning the mechanics...
Again, the first step is to learn the tools (the mechanics) of the Internet.
The tutorials take you click by click through the various places where you do that.
Get a Coach
When you need help we have coaches ready to help you who have been where you are now.
Most of these coaches offer a free 15 minute consultation before you decide if you'd like to hire them to help you get over bumps along the way. Many charge as low as $25/hour. The more experienced a coach the more they charge. Find a coach that's right for you to connect with from time to time. If they can't help you with a really specific issue they can refer you to other coaches who can.
Connect with Barbara Silva, our coach of coaches at support@marketingmerge.com with the subject: Find Me A Coach
Beyond the Tools...
Ultimately, once you've mastered the tools (which took me a few months and others less or more)... its time to gain influence.
Influence is, by far, the most valuable asset you can obtain.
For influence you need exposure (standing out), you need confidence, skills and something unique or valuable to offer others, which is what attracts them to you.
We have developed a number of ways for you to collaborate with us to develop your Influence.
You've likely heard of these programs.
One of these is the Super Guides program, where you work closely with a team of other 'more highly' committed students and collaborate on projects that develop your "Influence Factor" and skills faster than you could ever do alone.
Another is becoming a Coach with Coaching Cognition, which you've likely been hearing a lot about lately (and will be hearing more about). If you don't want to wait until next year to take advantage of this particular opportunity, follow our emails over the next week closely as we share more details about the program. We'll be opening class for this soon.
There is also the opportunity to become a PBN Trainer, giving you significant ongoing exposure within our community and in future lead funnels that would lead people to your tutorials, which we teach you how to create once you qualify. There's no cost to this--just your contribution. So check it out.
These are just some of the ways you can develop you Influence factor with us.
Marketing is important but it is motionless without influence and communication skills.
Its key to success to master these no matter what opportunity you're in or what system you use, so I REALLY hope you've made this a top area of focus.
If you've moved along through the tutorials and have set up some of the marketing basics (like a blog or site, social sites like Squidoo, you've started some SEO, maybe dabbled in PPC)--it may be time to connect up with a qualified coach right now to get you to that next level.
I would have NEVER grown my business and don't know anyone else who could have succeeded without connecting with real people along the way for help. I paid tens of thousands of dollars (when I didn't have it) connecting with coaches who offered less in value than you have access to here for a fraction of a fraction of the cost I paid.
Know the value is here. Reach out for it. It'll pull you up.
Partners in success,
Mike Klingler
P.S. I suggest you find a coach (or coaches) to help you over the bumps along the way. Contact support@marketingmerge.com with the subject: "Find Me a Coach"
P.P.S. Are you ready for the truth about what you can exactly do to succeed in your business? The easiest, more effortless way? If you read this email in its entirely and the links it connect to and you still don't know exactly what to do, read it again.
Log into Renegade Professional and if you've lost your way, begin at the Start Here Checklist. Take your time. Relax. Take comfort in forward motion.
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About the Author: Mike Klingler
Member Since: 11/02/2007
Company: Marketing Merge, Inc (Renegade Professional, Coaching Cognition, RUToolz, School Of Online Business, Marketing Funnel Mastery)
Industry: Education
Primary Web Site: http://www.MarketingMerge.com
Connecting with People Who Can Help Is Much Easier Now
I remember when I first joined Renegade Professional and started learning about attraction marketing. I felt kind of lost and overwhelmed, but I was encouraged by your advice to just stick with it Mike. I'm so glad I did.
One thing that really helped me was connecting with some of the people I met in the Renegade Community. So many people helped me out, but I have to admit, I felt bad bugging them.
With Coaching Cognition, there is an easy and affordable way to get the help you need. You just contact Barbara Silva and let her know what kind of help you need, and you'll be able to meet with a coach who can help you. I love that there is a whole community of coaches, all with different areas of expertise, so you can find the person to best meet your needs.
Its a brilliant program that will shorten the learning curve for so many people.
Renegade Pro is for all levels
The thing I like about Renegade Pro is that is addresses all levels of Internet Marketing. The beginner will get tons of value and the more advanced people will also get tons of value. The key is to stick with it long enough to garner the value. When I started Renegade I came to the program with a great deal of knowledge about the Internet (I am a web designer). I still found that I learned a great deal that I could both use in my business as well as use to promote my business. I found that dedicating a few hours to the training videos each day ( or several on weekends) was what it took to learn what I needed to know. Focusing on one subject until it is mastered is also very helpful. Fight the urge to bounce around and remain focused - you will see awesome results!
Coaching Helped Me
I am so grateful for the coaching program. I found myself is a state of complete overwhelm and frustration. I contacted a coach and she has been helping me find focus and get rid of distractions. I would highly recommend coaching if you feel you would benefit from it. (I think we could all benefit from it) Then, pay it forward. That is my plan. I received the help I needed. Now I'm paying it forward. When the Coaching Cognition program opens, if they will have me, I plan on signing up. I feel like this would be helpful in every area of my life.
Michelle
The Importance of Customizing & Personlizing Your Training
Mike - You mentioned "customizing and personalizing your training..."
Whether that training is from Renegade Professional or not, and I want to stress the importance of that.
When you were in high school, or if you went to college, or perhaps if you received advanced training for a career - what was the first thing you did?
You signed up for those classes and you knew specifically what you wanted to achieve; you knew specifically what the outcome would be if you made it through.
You probably met with a counselor along the way - someone who guided you; a person who listened to your goals and then matched you up with the appropriate classes that would take you "down that road" leading to your goals and desired outcomes.
Things get clear real quick when you approach your internet attraction marketing/internet business that way too.
But yet this is where so many fall short. Well, you don't have to fall short, and Renegade Professional is putting into place yet another provision that can help you NOT fall short.
It's Coaching Cognition. I hope you've been reading the education pieces Mike has been putting out there about Coaching Cognition. If not, visit the following URLs:
http://www.renegadeprofessionalnews.com/EntrepreneurNews/coaches
http://www.renegadeprofessionalnews.com/EntrepreneurNews/mikeklingler
If you spend an afternoon really reading (I mean really lapping it all up like a kitty cat that gets sloppy with a dish of milk), I have the confidence you'll understand the unprecedented training you have access to at Renegade Professional.
And it just got better because now there is - built into the training "university" program - a coaching platform.
So whether you are any of the following:
***If you are Brand New to Attraction Marketing
(You need an Introduction to your Professional back office & training)
***You’re Not New But Seek Clarity & Direction
(You need assistance with Where to put your focus and to minimize ‘overwhelm’)
***You’ve done Coaching before – or want to be - Or You Have A List
If you fit into any of these loose descriptions, you can choose to be serviced by connecting with a coach, or you can work even harder (and smarter) to transcend your experience and collaborate (joint venture) with Renegade Professional.
You have a several options to choose from, many of which Mike has pointed out in the article above.
The point is, and what I think Mike is really trying to drive home - getting at the heart of the matter - is this:
If you don't...
Learn the #1 Characteristic That Determines Success In a “Noisy” Internet Environment – How to Minimize Your Workload & the “Overwhelm” while Maximizing your Time
Learn to Customize Your Plan - Know What You’re Trying to Accomplish Right Now… and At What Stage You Are In The Overall Process
Learn to Make it Personal - Personalize Your Plan - Find Your Strengths and Preferences & Focus Only On Those Marketing Methods You Enjoy Most
...you will most likely fail.
This goes beyond marketing (to an extent) and into a core essential list. The list was originally published by Mike, but it's worth repeating here.
Essential List to Focus on Developing:
* A Keen insight
* An ability to influence others
* An ability to choose the right opportunities for you
* An ability to create and communicate value
* An ability to attract people to you through networking and marketing
* An ability to inspire others by truly connecting with them, by listening
* An ability to cultivate partnerships:
This, I promise you, is NOT a formula, yet it's the EXACT "formula" that will get you where you want to be, will put you in touch with the person you want to be, and you will amaze yourself after a period of time when you reflect on your growth.
All of these factors will put more money in your pocket if they're cultivated around your passions.
I've woven myself into the fabric of Renegade Professional, and whether you need a coach, or want to be a coach; if you need extra "super" guidance, or want to be a person who does; if you want to contribute training of your own because you have previous experience in a career - I can help you, or I can direct you to the person who can.
Don't wait, life is to short.
Eric
http://RenegadeProfessionalBonus.com
Live Webinar - See Below... (Only Available for a Short Time)
I managed to unsecure what normally is for paying Renegade Professionals only. But because I find it so relevant to Mike's post and my comment, I urge you to watch this webinar NOW, it will only be available to you for a limited time (if you're not a Renegade Professional) -
http://www.marketingmerge.com/backoffice/videos/PesonalizeAndCustomizeBa...
Distractions cannot be the Master.
"Inner turmoil and a sense of "lack" (not having what you want fast enough) leads to self doubt and self destruction:"
I am one of those students who allowed distractions, real life issues get in the way of learning. True enough, circumstances prevail that get in the way of progress towards a goal. Turmoil and self-doubt follow.
I am deeply grateful for the ongoing encouragement and determination that brings me back to center. The learning curve is always before me, and every student. Staying the course is well worth the effort.
I am glad, I did not allow distractions to become the master of my journey through Renegade Professional.
Impatience Has No Place In This Business
The grass may look greener on the other side, but is it really?
How often have I fell for great sales copy only to be sorely disappointed when I got there.
So yes, distractions wear horns in this business and one is constantly fighting to stay on track. If it wasn't for the Renegade Professional community and the guidance I am receiving here, there is no doubt I would flitting all over the net like I used to.
I often missed the mark. Now that I am focused, I find it easy to keep up and certainly impress on others to slow down, and take it step by step.
After all, one only has to follow what Mike has already set up in his step-by-step guide. You don't even have to think about what to do next. How great is that?
Lost Your Way- begin at the
I'm so glad I took time out to refresh my knowledge as a coach and mentor and take a second look at the webinar
http://www.marketingmerge.com/backoffice/videos/PesonalizeAndCustomizeBa..
It is so easy as one advances to forget where you came from and where the beginners are now.
That's why I'm still with Renegade - I can revisit webinars any time and always learn something new that I missed first time round. It all becomes so much more relevant. We all need to refresh and relax from time to time.
If you haven't visited Renegade Professional then I suggest you go take a look.
All I Add is "Me"
I remember when I wrote my first Squidoo and didn't yet understand why the leads weren't pouring in from it. I wasn't focused on the big picture back then, and terribly distracted by all there was to learn.
What I needed was to create a plan and follow it through with all the training offered, and with "my" goal in sight. There's still way too much to learn, but I'm sticking to my plan.
With Renegade, I'm thankful that everything I need is right here in front of me. All I add is "me".
What Renegade marketers should be thinking about now
Mike,
This is a powerful message. Having been through all the Renegade tutorials and taken advantage of some of the activities to collaborate with Renegade, I feel that I can speak from experience.
It’s easy to be overwhelmed when you begin internet marketing training. The key is to be persistent and just get it done.
I agree that marketing is just part of the “essential list.” Influence is such a major factor.
Providing value is extremely important. Just as important is gaining the respect of your prospect - for who you are and for your willingness to help them.
Great job, Mike.
Focus, Faith and Fortitude
Mike,
When I first started with Internet Marketing it was kind of like going to one of the buffets here in Vegas. With so much to choose from, where was I supposed to start? And just like over-doing it at a buffet, I had a lot of indigestion. It wasn't until I found Renegade Professional that I could finally start making a road map for my business.
It was so refreshing to know that I could personalize my training program in a way that worked for me. I felt like I was finally "home" and the support from everyone involved with Ren Pro was like nothing I'd ever experienced in the corporate world. Now it's my job to stay focused, have faith in the process and keep moving forward. Thanks Mike, for an awesome program.