Anthony Morrison young entrepreneur- Join the online live community Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin
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“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” ― Margaret Mead
W e are living in interesting times, as the ancient Chinese wished for us, especially in the realm of internet marketing and eCommerce. For the last 20 years or so, the digital explosion has been sort of like the Wild West, the Gold Rush, and the moon landing, all in one. We quite simply had no idea what we were doing, so we were making it up as we went along. While it has been an exciting time, full of high strangeness, unbridled creativity and innovation, it has also been wildly impractical and inefficient, with every person having to make up the rules as they went along. They simply didn’t exist.
We are finally FINALLY reaching a point where we are beginning to have systems in place, to better judge where we are succeeding and where we fall short. Emerging disciplines such as
Big Data and the complex array of metrics measured by internet marketers are examples of the emerging systems, and the forms they will be taking. We also are beginning to see the rise of the internet mentor, as we’re seeing the first generation of truly successful internet business people, who are living lives of adventure and excitement, untethered to a desk or a time clock. It can be difficult to know how to cultivate your dream life or career, if you don’t know what it looks like. A mentor serves as an illustration of what is possible, as well as how to achieve it, by providing expert guidance along the way.
6 Benefits Of An Internet Marketing Mentor There are untold countless benefits of an internet marketing mentor. Here are six of them. 1. Benefit From Your Mentor’s Experience - If you have chosen wisely, your mentor has been there, seen it, done it, bought the postcard and the t-shirt, and wrote a successful ebook about it. They can help you weather the storms and avoid obvious mistakes, which can save countless headaches and, potentially, thousands of dollars in time and money over time. 2. Access To Proven Internet Marketing Techniques - Not all of us possess Masters Degrees in marketing or finances. Even if we did, the odds are good these techniques would still not be taught in those classrooms. They’re too new. A true internet marketer learns on the ground, like a battle-wizened general. They will know what to do, and show you how. 3. Brainstorming Sessions - While some of the eCommerce ecosystem is being codified, with accepted rules and best practices, this is still the internet, after all - a haven for creativity and innovation. Part of the reason many young marketers want to get into internet marketing (despite the fact that it’s where the money’s at), is that there’s still so much to learn and explore. Having someone experienced, who is still interested in the latest ideas and trends, while possibly possessing the necessary skills to implement them, is a powerful tool. 4. Challenges - Your internet marketing mentor may be your harshest critic, along with your greatest ally. Remember, none of us, no matter how long we have been working in this, or any, industry, know everything. There is always room for growth and improvement. If you’re not growing, you’re stagnating. And while criticism may sting, at times, it’s the sensation of growth pangs, as you grow into the professional you dream of becoming! 5. The Basics - Naturally, your internet marketing mentor knows everything you will need to know to start your own website, make sure it is constructed with sound SEO principles, is optimized for mobile devices, and can help you get set up with various marketing networks, such as affiliate or PPC ad campaigns. Your mentor will most likely have a wide network for you to take advantage of, as well, helping to spread the word about your new business as you’re getting off the ground. To find out more about Anthony Morrison’s mentoring services, contact us today!