Illuminate Christian Marketing Conference
Once again, I have to apologize for the delay in getting the lessons done. I’ve been very busy lately outside of my Internet marketing life, which is why I haven’t had a chance to post any new lessons in the past week.
I don’t feel the need to share everything I’ve got going on, but just to give you a taste…
I’m executive producing a CD and have been spending quite a bit of time in the recording studio. Also been busy with family stuff. A couple nights ago during the middle of our oldest daughter’s birthday party, our son fell and broke his arm. Those of you who are parents know how it hurts to see your kids get hurt.
Earlier this summer he broke his other arm, so now that he’s broken both of them I trust that he can live the rest of his life without needing to break any more!
So again sorry for the delay of the lessons, but rest assured I have NOT given up on the project. I will be finishing the series and posting each lesson as they are completed… I’ve just come to the realization that it will have to be at my own pace.
OK, so today I need to let you know about something cool.
Next month (October 10th-12th) the first ever Christian Internet Marketing seminar is going to happen!
(I know I have readers of many different faiths, so if this doesn’t apply to you, don’t get offended and just don’t worry about it.)
I think this is very exciting, because it’s something that the industry has needed for a long time. I’ve gone to several Internet marketing seminars over the past few years, and it seems like at every one of them someone says… “hey they should do something like this specifically for Christian marketers…”
But up until now it had been all talk, and nobody had taken the initiative to make it happen.
Now a young man by the name of Alejandro Reyes is making it happen. If you’re not familiar with Alejandro, he’s an up and coming marketing star who is becoming well known in the affiliate world, and made over $100k in his first year online.
He’s put together a fantastic lineup of teachers for the seminar, and it’s going to be a great event. The list of speakers includes Joel Comm, Jermaine Griggs, Jeff Mills, Paul Counts, Gary Zelesky, John Di Lemme, Ruddy Ortiz, Wade Tonkin, Jason Marshall, Sanyika Calloway, Monikah Ogando, and Eric Farewell… plus plenty of VIP’s in attendence.
PLUS… I’ll be there 
I want to support this event, and I think there will be some great networking opportunities, so I’m planning of being there along with my wife.
When it comes to doing business, it’s great to be able to network and do joint ventures with “like minded” people.
Now don’t get the wrong idea…
Just because this is a “Christian” event, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be a church service or something. It’s going to be packed full of REAL money making strategies to improve your business and your life.
Alejandro and the other teachers are truly passionate about helping you find success, and I think this is going to be a wonderful environment for you to learn in.
So it’s going to be a great event, but here’s where it gets even better…
It’s DIRT CHEAP!
I don’t think you will find a more affordable Internet marketing seminar of this caliber anywhere on the planet. So if you’ve been wanting to go to a seminar, but finances were holding you back, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Just to give you some comparison…
One seminar that I’ve attended in the past a couple times is the Underground Seminar. I typically pay about $2,000 for my ticket to that seminar PLUS Yanik always picks hotels that are in the $200-$350/per night range.
The price of the Illuminate Christian Marketing Conference is a crazy $197 (price goes up at the end of the month), and the hotel rooms are only $129.
I’m telling you, that’s as cheap as it gets.
I encourage you to take a closer look and reserve your spot at:
Click Here for Illuminate Christian Marketing Conference
After this, I will not be going to any more seminars this year, so this would be a great chance for us to meet and you can ask me any questions that you may have about Internet marketing.
I would love to see you there.
Have a great day!
Hi Eric, I know how you feel about not liking to see your kids get hurt. My daughter a while back managed to have something fall from a bench and split her head open.
You just feel helpless. She was so brave, despite a big gash on her forehead she was just worried about the damage to our bench.
The conference sounds good, just a long way to fly from Australia so not likely to attend.
cheers
Robert
Thanks Robert… yes it would be a long way from AUS
Nice to know another Aussie is into IM. Love to share some ideas with you. I am in Sydney
meow
Hey Eric,
Good to hear from you. Going to release your CD soon?
Anyway, sorry to hear about your son, Pray that he gets well soon.
Take care.
Best regards,
Edward
Actually it’s not my CD, but I’ll let you know when it’s released. Probably in a few months…
Hi Eric!
Just wanted to say a big THANKS!! to you for all of your hard work & the integrity with which you operate your business. It’s a true blessing. Also, I really sense that the Lord has a plan that involves the two of us..?!? Not sure what that might be at the moment… It’s great to have a brother in this business & see the way that you wholeheartedly integrate your faith & love for Jesus into what you do. Continue to be strong & courageous for Him Eric…!
In His strength,
Pete
Thank Pete, I appreciate it
aha! No wonder you got good karma dude! Marketing without turning to the dark side!
It’s a battle, but I do try to stay away from the dark side as much as possible
Eric
1. About your son–have you ever had him checked for osteoporosis? We have been raising our special-needs grandson ever since he was 4 1/2 years old and in 2002 he broke his hip (he is now 15) and that is how we found out he has SEVERE osteoporosis. He has compression fractures in his back and has just recently broken his other hip. This makes 4 actual fractures since 2002 plus the compression fractures in his back. It would be wise to check with a kids ortho Dr. here in Denver at Children’s hospital. We use Dr. Ernest Sink at Children’s. (We’re in Arvada)
I hope everything turns out OK with your son.
2. I wish the Christian Marketing Conference was here in Colorado because then I could go- but not to SanFrancisco.
Thanks for the tip. No his bones are fine… just an active kid. I’ll be sure to let everyone know if there’s ever a seminar like that in our area
There are some new things and research not ballyhooed by the pharmaceutical industry influenced AMA - but used effectively elsewhere throughout the world. As a mother, my heart aches for parents as well as children who are hurt! So I would certainly explore safe, additional measures to (1) strengthen bones and (2) promote faster healing (whether osteoporosis or just activity-caused breaks, like the ones I had). A couple of brilliant scientists and doctors you might want to consult are Dr. Irina and Dr. David @ http://snipurl.com/laserhome . They save me from a cardiovascular nightmare, and now we’re working on the osteopenia. (Osteoporosis does not have to be hereditary!)
Additionally, studies show that clost to 90% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D (most capsules are not bioabsorbable), especially with all the indoor/computer activity and sunblock. As younger adults, we need at least 2000 IUs/day (far above the government’s proclamation)from all sources, and our food gives little. Older Americans (I guess that’s me now) need a lot more. Minimum 20 minutes in sun daily, exposing at least 40% of body, PLUS supplementation with bioabsorbable calcium balanced with magnesium. A lot of the calcium problem is really a magnesium deficiency or imbalance with the calcium intake. Also, do NOT drink tap water with fluoride… It’s the chemical element know to leech more calcium out of the bones than any other! Cities with the highest fluoridation have the highest incidents of osteoporosis!
Hope this helps.
Hi Eric,
My name is Melissa and I have been following your lessons now for a few weeks. For a newbie like me, I think that they are absolutely fantastic!
This conference sounds great. I am with Robert though - too far from Australia.
I hope that your son recovers quickly, and thankyou again for the valuable information that you give.
Melissa
Thanks Melissa, looks like the Aussies are posting the early comments on this one because I posted in the middle of the night here in the US
G’day mate!
Hi, Eric!!! I’m excited. Let me know if there is some way for me to promote this. Wish I could attend. There is nothing so wonderful as to be in the presence of our Christian brothers and sisters, especially when we are trying to deal with income we so desperately need. I am a caregiver for a mentally challenged young adult and I can’t get away. I do everything here on the internet, trying to make enough to support the two of us. You have been such a help in training me. I agree with Pete in that somehow the Lord has put us together for HIS own reasons. I will pray for this wonderful opportunity and I will support it in any way I can. Let me know, okay?
Mary
Sure thing. You can get in touch with alejandro through his website: http://successfool.com/contact/
hey there mary - send me a msg through the contact form above.
appreciate the interest in getting the word out!
alejandro
Hi Eric,
Sorry to hear about your son. Did you not think to pre-record your course before the launch? That way you could have done it at your own pace and not had to delay when problems arose.
Peter
Well there was never really a “launch”… these are just free lessons I’m providing. I did consider recording them all first, but then it would have been a few more months until I launched the first one and I knew there were a lot of people who wanted to get started…
If this was a paid product from myself or if anyone out there is doing something similar, absolutely I would recommend completing it before launching it…
I think that pre recording such a long series would have made it much less current and less alive. I feel we get todays advice today and not what worked two months back. Keep up the good work Eric, you and yours are in my prayers.
Bob
Learn about Rare Fruit at:
http://www.quisqualis.com
Hi Eric,
No problems with the lesson delay here Eric… it actually gives me a little more time to catch up and further focus on what I need to do. Sorry to hear about your son’s accident - I’m sure he’ll be ok, but I do understand your concerns and I sincerley hope he recovers quickly.
Keep well mate… regards, Graeme
This sounds great Eric as I am a very committed Christian but it is a long way from the UK also.
What about selling the DVDs at an equally reasonable rate to those of us that can’t make it but would love to be there?
Karen
Eric,
Sorry to hear about your son’s broken arm. I remember when my son broke his arm. At the time I think I was in more pain for him than he probably was in himself.
The conference sounds great…but the timing just doesn’t work out for me. I’m attending another event that weekend.
Thanks,
Jane
http://www.yournichetemplates.com/adsense
I think they’re going to make DVD’s, but I don’t know the price yet. Thanks
Hi Eric,
i have been blessed to date that none of my 3 children have had a fall. I’m in Australia up on the Sunshine Coast and would love to attend, but alas too far away.
Have fun and thanks so much for sharing as you do.
Julia
Hi Eric. It’s good to know there are some real honest marketers out there.
Your lessons are free and very much appreciated. Don’t fret about delays, it’ll happen ‘as’ it happens, and it’s great not to have to worry too much about ‘rushing’ to get things done.
I’ve got Eight kids (well, not kids anymore) so know how you feel when one comes a cropper.
Pete.
Eric - i’m so pumped that you’re going to be here in San Francisco with us to make history partner!
I appreciate your heart & all that you do with this blog giving folks some of the best “tips” online.
You ROCK!
Thanks Alejandro, it’s gonna be a blast
Two broken arms that’s two too many Eric,he will have to learn to slow down hope he is feeling better.
Well how about that you are a Chrisitan Eric!It does account for the vibe it is unmistakable really.Now that I know!Funny that I spent some time in prayer this avo,walked up to the Church needed it, looked at the computer when I got back and deleted a couple of hundred emails in a fit of chagrin.Except two and one was yours.*smile*
Hope this means I am going to learn how to make a fortune through your advice Eric.
Thanks Pat. Of course I can’t promise you’ll make a fortune, but hopefully I’ll give you some good tips and point you in the right direction
Hi Eric,
Sorry to read about your son’s accident. At the same time I’m glad that your family is your priority. Not wishing the same on anyone, but these little incidents sure help put work/life balance in perspective.
Your lessons continue to rock, but it’s nice to have a chance to absorb the detail - so I’d rather have ‘em slow and steady than fast and furious. We don’t want you having a heart attack!
The Illuminate conference looks great. A bit far to travel from the UK but I’ll be there in spirit.
Gods love to you,
Eamonn
Thanks Eamonn, I appreciate it
Mind you the higher the price the lower the quantity would be demanded.
mmmmm not really sure what to say! Christian marketing?
Is it any different to any other?
Find or make a market.
Solve the problem for the seeker.
Sell the product or information.
Get a list to re-sell offers.
Mazel tov - (Hebrew: ??? ????) literally means “good fortune” - all are happy…
I maybe being a bit cynical here, but this is like trying to reinvent the wheel IMHO.
Anyway good luck with the “new twist”…
I will say a prayer for your son when next at the Synagogue.
All the best
Mike
Thanks Mike. I don’t think it’s “Christian marketing” per se… It’s basically a bunch of Christians getting together to learn internet marketing. So no, it’s not a matter of teaching a different style of marketing, although I would assume it will omit some of the unethical stuff that some people teach.
I agree with Mike and others here. I remember there was one opportunity that I checked into, some of you will probably know which one, anyway it is advertised as Christian company. When I talked to them about the cost and how the program worked I felt like that it wasn’t worth the investment. When I decided that I wasn’t going to get into the program another man came on the phone. He started out by telling me that he was a minister and that God wanted me to do this and I would be going against an opportunity that God meant for me to take. If it was for a church to make money for them it would be different. It was for his benefit only.
I don’t think I would think about going to a seminar that was listed as being Christian because of that experience. I am sure it is a good program or you wouldn’t be going to it. I think because the way I was treated by the other ocmpany that business and religion should be kept separate.
Renee’
Renee,
I don’t know if you will get back to read this, but I want to extend my apology for what you experienced. Unfortunately “the church” has wounded more people against Christianity than most other experiences they have had. Please understand that there is a religion that carries the name of Christianity that is ugly and judgemental, huypocritically manipulating people for its own gain, whether it be money, power, or simply oneupmanship.
There is another form of Christianity that is about a personal relationship with a Risen Lord. The complicating factor is that in relationships, personalities are involved and things can get messy. Anyone that has been married very long will attest to this!!
From what little I know of the people involved with this website and this conference, I believe that they are the benign Christians that simply want to get together with others seeking to follow in their relationship Jesus, while fellowshipping and sharing with others that are working in the same profession. Please don’t let what idiots have done in the name of Christianity confuse the issue!!
Would so LOVE to attend the seminar, but live in South Africa. DVDs of the event would be well appreciated or even audio MP3s.
Any chance of your visiting South Africa to run a Christian seminar along the same lines? Contact me if you ever consider it
Val
http://www.valwaldeck.com
Maybe someday Val, maybe someday…
Hi Val
Nice to know that there is another South African following Eric’s Tips.
Hi Eric,
Sorry about your son’s accident - he’ll be ok. Happy birthday for your daughter.
Regars, Sinela
Hey Eric,
I’ll talk to Big Dan about this. As you know, I don’t typically attend marketing meetings or conventions. Mainly because I didn’t think any marketing tips were worth having to:
1. Filter everything presented through my Christian white hat vs. worldly black hat filter.
2. Somehow graciously decline all personally extended carousing and schmoozing invitations…(at this stage in my life, if I don’t have to be subjected to stuff I can’t stand - I won’t.)
3. Childcare for the Fab 5.
However a Christian Marketing Seminar…well, THIS has piqued my interest. And the fact that it’s scheduled during our 14 year wedding anniversary weekend makes it even more of a good idea for us. (Of course we’d have to scrap our plans to see Jeremy Camp in concert, but a weekend getaway to Frisco might be a decent consolation prize.)
So I’ll just pray that we can get my folks to babysit the Fab 5 and we’re there!
But more importantly, another broken arm has got to be especially taxing on Melissa’s emotions right now. (How many months is she?) I’ll be praying for your son and family.
In His Service,
Sabrina
Would love to see you guys there. Pray about it and see…
Great idea Karen!
Maybe we should pass the idea on to Alejandro.
Wayne
Hi Eric,
So sorry to hear about your son’s broken arm. I pray for his speedy recovery.
I also wish your coming Christian Internet Marketing success.
God bless to all team-members,
Mike Wong
Eric, I am always excited when you’re newest lesson comes. BUT I was amazed when I saw the blog about the Christian Conference. I can’t understand why it’s a Christian conference. The Price is excellent and the team looks great . I am an independent thinker , voter and I am religious but I would not attend based upon it being of a religious orientation no matter what religion it is. Best of luck to you and I hope your son will feel a lot better soon. I hope others who feel the same way will speak up.
Marv, I hear your sentiment, and thank you for the comment
Hi Eric:
Yes, I co-sign what Karen wrote. Hopefully Alejandro Reyes will be able to market a DVD of the sessions.
Additionally, the Illuminate Christian Internet Marketing Conference in San Francisco should be a great event in that it is much needed. Everyday “Christian Internet Marketers” have to make decisions about maintaining a balance between profit and principles, between deceptive tactics and honest salespersonship. We probably all watch established Christian Internet Marketers like you (Eric), Joel Comm, Holly Mann and others - to see how you carry yourselves on-line, the tactics you use and the products you support.
The balance between being “shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16 NIV) is important for people of integrity. Hopefully the Illuminate Christian Internet Marketing Conference will go a long way to help aspiring Christian Internet Marketers establish themselves on-line in profitable businesses.
I am especially encouraged by the three purposes that Alejandro Reyes listed for the Illuminate Conference:
1. Learn Internet Marketing strategies without the Fluff.
2. JV’s, Networking, & Fellowship
3. Purpose & People Driven
Christian Internet Marketers should learn a lot from the impressive list of speakers and their individual success stories. Undoubtedly this conference will help Christian Internet Marketers spread the “Good News” by launching and advancing (1) Bible-based products on-line and (2) non-Bible-based businesses on-line.
Thanks for promoting this event. Hope your son heals well.
Akili Kumasi
BibleWordSearchPuzzles.com
I’m pretty sure he’ll be selling DVD’s, especially since so many people are asking for them… Thanks
I’m really disappointed in you, Eric. A Christian Marketing Conference? I wasn’t aware that marketing had a religious affiliation. I am offended.
Good for you Joan!! I just have to turn away from the “wear-the-teashirt” approach. Christ had to take a whip to the moneylenders in the temple to stop just this kind of thing! I was SO relieved to see your straight-up response. Bless you
I don’t think “this kind of thing” is what caused Christ’s anger in the temple. The organizers and promoters of this conference are not trying to take anyone’s focus away from God and put it on money, nor are they exploiting Christianity for the sake of making money…
Marketing doesn’t have a religious affiliation, but many people do. Would you be just as offended if I decided to promote a marketing seminar for Dentists, or Women, or for people of a certain ethnicity? (Such events do exist…)
I would have no problem with you promoting a marketing seminar for a specific type of business, since every business has it’s own needs, but for the life of me, I can’t figure out what Christian marketing is. Or do you think only Christians market ethically? Open your eyes, Eric and see that’s there’s a whole world out there made up of wonderful, different religions. Contrary to the religious right’s belief, this isn’t a Christian country.
Thanks for not apologizing for this Eric. If you are a Christian and you want to promote a marketing event for Christians or if you want to promote Jazz er size for Jesus,that is your prerogative, after all this is a blog about your opinions and insights, a blog where you have never held back how you feel about something, why would that change now? I am amazed that people would get their feathers ruffled over something like this, after all it is something meant to help a certain group of people with a common interest learn something. I have a few rebuttals to some of the comments. Yes, religion can be divisive, but did you not read the letter about the conference? It did not say anything about learning marketing so you can destroy your non-christian competitors, this seems like a conference/seminar for people with a common bond/interest to learn marketing with integrity. Also, if you are going to bring up and post examples from the Bible, than please also interpret it correctly, Jesus chasing the money changers out of the temple is a terrible comparison and has nothing to do with this conversation. Jesus was chasing corrupt people who were making a mockery of God and the cheating people. He was not saying don’t incorporate your faith in your interests or when you are trying to make money. Again this seminar seems like something that wants to help people learn a skill and a trade, and incorporate their Christian values while doing it.
I applaud those organizing this seminar, it is low cost and it offers top notch internet marketers and networking opportunities. Hmmm, sounds like a gold old fashion internet marketing conference, except you don’t have to worry about being fleeced.
Eric please keep writing your real feelings about whatever you can think of. This is how I know I am getting the real deal and the true lowdown on internet marketing. I think it is great that there is a way for you to incorporate your faith into it. Blessings to you.
I’m with you Craig. It’s truly unfortunate that people are offended by this Christian marketing event! It’s just a group of people gathering for an event - it doesn’t negatively affect my life, so why should I mind? I’m not religious, I’m not invited to the Christian Marketing event, AND I’m not offended by that! People need to mind their own business and not get so upset about what others are doing… it’s harmless… it’s not worth getting yourself stressed out about it… let it go.
I am not clear what’s the disappointment about as long as nobody is excluded. This is my first week in this forum and also my first posting. I am a Christian and I wouldn’t feel offended if I am invited to a Jewish or Muslim or whatever religion marketing conference. Why not to be thankful for being included and considered?
I have now a pet sitting business but I used to be an International Public Affairs VP for people who became huge in this world to the point that the marketing I was applying to their policies allowed them not only to be considered the best in the world in their expertise but to make them believe they are God…. and I am a Christian. So I said to myself: after 20 years it’s time to quit because the marketing I am generating for the success of these people convictions got them to a point when the big ball became unmanageable. What I am trying to say is marketing is marketing but there is not “a one and only approach” when it comes to use the tools. Why not to go over the feeling and think that we could learn something new? Just wondering… Blessings, Laura
Hi Eric,
Sorry to hear about your son…the great thing about being a kid though is you bounce back and recover a lot quicker than if were an adult.Hopefully hes doing better now(poor little guy).
I’m no stranger to broken bones myself. I was the most hyperactive little kid you ever saw. Always in trouble and getting hurt.Even feel off a horse when I was a youngster and had compound fractures in my arm where the bones were coming out…ouch!
Don’t worry about the pace of the lessons. Little breaks are diffently good for everyone…including teachers and students.
I’d really like to catch you at the seminar but as of now I don’t think I’ll be able to attend this time around..looks great though.If plans change I’ll keep it in mind if plans change.
PS: I saw your name mentioned in Joels new book.I’m enjoying it very much. Wow…there sure are a lot of marketers!
Take Care,
Gary
Thanks Gary. Yup I know how that goes… I had my fair share of broken bones over the years as well
Wow this is soooo awesome, i agree with Karen selling the DVD’s. for those of us that can’t make it. I would totally buy them. I’m really excited about this conference you will be attending. As for the delayed lessons, no big deal on my part, they are free and very valuable lessons. You know that old saying “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you ”
Hi Eric,
Sorry to hear about your son. Both of ours are now fully grown (one works with me) but you never stop being concerned. I too am in the UK which makes San Francisco a bit of a trek. Also, I am due to go to Africa at the end of October, Lord Willing, so another trip would be difficult. Would you and some others like to work with me on getting a similar conference set up in the UK? While not new to marketing I am fairly new to IM, so not too many contacts yet. Hope to hear from you. God Bless.
Thanks for sharing this and more so our prayers go for the young lad. We also thank God that he’s doing fine. I have 5 so I know what it is, and in the same token we take our solace from His promises - “My Grace is sufficient for you”, and I believe that Grace has indeed been sufficient for you in such times too. Regarding the Illuminate Christian Marketing Conference, I can’t over emphasize how grateful I am to God for that. Great news unfolding finally and I’ll see to it without fail, God willing and allowing.
Thanks Bro. and you all take care.
Remember “He that watches over you and the entire family never sleeps nor slumber” and it is well with you all.
Love, Strength, & Honor in Him.
Alexander O. Asante
Montgomery Village, MD
We all understand the frustrations of setting a schedule and having life step in. I’m sure I speak for all of your readers when I say how sorry we were to learn about your son’s accident. Hopefully, he can be still and avoid risky activity during the healing process.
Hello!
Eric, for me the big benefit of your lessons is the quality of them. I don’t want to jeopardize the quality rushing you in any way. Even I am behind my schedule with my milestones, I prefer the quality to stay the same. I’ll try to be ahead working constantly and adjust after your lessens if I am doing something wrong but the lessons must be on your pace to secure the quality and to make you comfortable to continue.
Be careful with the little one, see if his body keeps Calcium from milk, and compensate with other forms of calcium, you definitely must be in touch with a good doctor about this. I wish you well, and I hope he will be well soon. He is in school now, other reason to be worry about, but use your fait to get through this problem.
I’ll pray for your family, how is Melissa?
As usual your work outside IM is fantastic and inspiring, and the seminar will actually be an IM event as well. If I have the resources, I’ll come, but unfortunately I cannot, I’ll by the CD when will be published.
All the best
Michaela
Hi Eric,
Remember, no one in this World will live happily for satisfaction in their life until then we see the “CREATOR” with our naked eyes .
Infact this is a test that we are given as something happening within our environmental daily life. If everyone understand the CREATOR “AL-MIGHT” every second of his doing then our fated is written very clearly as it will happen to us, then happening will happen as no one is able to stop them.
Eric, your smiling is great & acceptance happening from GOD ia a must. In fact, we have not reaally been tested the worst scenario & prayers is best as not to stop them all but getting the least of the worst is whats we have to “THANKS GOD”
Anyway, take good care of your son & don’t forget for ownself too.
We are unable to meet you for this invitation but it’s only time will make it possible.
Best Meeting People Online Business
Thanks & Best Regards
Mohd Singapore
Hi Eric,
I feel sorry for your son, but you need not worry too much as kids get well very fast and I am sure you do have this experience. I broke my left foot when I was young.
If possible do not let his broken arm get wet before it is totally cured.
Best Regards.
Agus
Hi Eric loving the lessons.
I am so sorry to hear about your son, it is really tough when they go through things like this because boys have so many activities that are affected by injuries.
The good thing is that kids heal well and there will not likely be any long term affects.
I wish I could attend the conference but timing and location not practicle…I am sure it will be a success.
All the best to him and we certainly understand if lessons are a little delayed.
Dear Eric,
I pray per the speedy recovery of your dear son’s arm. I appreciate so much your valued effort and time in order to give us support with the video IM lessons thanks a lot per your work. I live 220 miles per road at the South o Cancun and receive a low connection signal to Internet with a PCMI card into my Lap Top and had a high interruptions frequency, that disappoint because some times takes near 15 hours see a 30 minutes video. I pry to have a local phone service in order to contract a high speed Internet signal in order to have a good advance on take your lessons.
I like the idea to be there into the next IM Christian conference and travel from the Yucatan Peninsula but I will be there in spirit. Receive warm regards, with blessings. Gabriel
At the risk of sounding negative, while it’s fine to say don’t be offended if you’re of a different faith, and don’t worry about it, once you introduce a religious promotion into a list that was for your internet marketing business (how to get one up and running) I feel it does bring in an element of “Us/Them” slant. Religion has a way of being divisive, intentional or not. I know this is your letter/blog and you can do what you like with it, and I also understand Christians take every opportunity to talk about and promote their faith. But as one of your readers I was disappointed to read what amounted to a promo for a Christian Internet marketers conference.
I read your letter for your marketing course and insights and because I enjoy it generally. I am so busy that every email I read these days is a time commitment. I’m amazed I just didn’t hit delete and even more amazed that I’m writing this… but there it goes - I read your emails.
I would feel the same if the promo referred to any other religious faith too. Business is Business and, regardless of religious affiliation, honesty and integrity should be the absolute bedrock of anyone who wants to build trust and be successful.
I understand what you’re saying Nicky, but I think that’s really a narrow minded way of looking at it. I re-read what I wrote in the email and blog, and I don’t see anything that I said in a way that was condescending to those who do not share my faith.
You said “I also understand Christians take every opportunity to talk about and promote their faith”… but that’s not really true. If that were the case I’d be tacking Bible verses onto every lesson, and lacing everything with Christian undertones. This has never been a “Christian” blog or newsletter, and I have never portrayed it as being one. However, I’m openly a Christian, and I allude to that fact on my bio page, and within the very first lesson. So it’s simply a matter of who I am.
I guess some people to want to learn from me without allowing me to “be myself”…
Always be true to yourself dude! I LIKE IT!
No, Eric, you don’t understand. Firstly I never said anything about your email being “condescending to other faiths”. That’s your interpretation. I also don’t recall saying it offended me, so I’m mystified as to why half the posters who (unsurprisingly) disagreed with me got that one from.
“You said “I also understand Christians take every opportunity to talk about and promote their faith”… but that’s not really true” Isn’t it? Well, of my over 15 years plus in the Evangelical church, my experience has been rather different.
But perhaps you assumed I wasn’t a Christian because I didn’t agree with you or with everyone else. Anyhow.
This isn’t about whether your blog is a Christian blog. I’ve known you are a Christian from the minute I started reading your news letter and this has never been an issue. That is not the point here so please don’t attempt try and turn this into this being a personal prohibition on you being “who you are” or people trying to “stop you being yourself”.
I’d rather you addressed my central point which is that:
If I am on your news letter for a reason (i.e. your IM teaching) then I don’t expect to receive promos for a christian marketing conference. It’s about setting expectations and in business that’s key. Suddenly receiving a long promo about a Christian marketing conference in a series that’s for something entirely different isn’t an expectation. If it should be, then say so.
I didn’t just happen upon your blog. I signed up for your enewsletter and from there came to your blog. Your newsletter, offering your IM courses is and was the driver. Of course I don’t expect your blog or your letter to be devoid of your personality. If I happened across your blog and this promo appeared it would be an entirely different thing. I would know exactly what to expect. There is a big difference. I have mailing lists too. My being a Christian doesn’t give me the right to promote religious stuff to them… unless I’ve told them in advance and they’ve given me permission to do so.
I think there is no reason in the world to get up in arms because Eric posted an invite to a conference targeted at Christians. It’s his list, he can promote whatever he wants to it.
If it had been a Zen Marketing Conference, would you get upset because he was pushing buddhism at you?
If it had been an article marketing conference and you think PPC is the only way to go, would you be offended?
Live and let live.
Gina, go back and read my post.There you will get my answer. Offended is your word… not mine.
Yeah, Sorry Didn’t Get it.
What’s Your point.
Tiger Woods Should not tell me in interviews with the media that he thanks God. He should talk only about Golf!!!!!!
Lmao
I could not get through to the stompernet thingy and their shopping
didn’t work so I was annoyed about that - now whassis?
Christian martketing - AW C’mon
who’s on who’s back here?
there is a time and place man - and the razzmatazz hooking
everything up to the Christian thing is verging on distasteful…. and crass - is this not the tail wagging the dog for money?
I am a devout follower of Christian teaching and one of the things Christ said emphatically was…. don’t go blasting out your own personal time devoted to the practice of religion or prayer just to impress everyone like the scribes and pharisees etc….
I know the church especially the Vatican loves to get it’self into everything but this is worse still - like an American Footballer - but it;s time we people (who actually LISTEN to what Christ said) spoke up.
IT DOES NOT IMPRESS US AS MUCH AS YOU THINK
BIG MISTAKE!! You are so right DIRT CHEAP!!
and to show you what I mean me and several others will be de-subscribing - count me out of shameful vulgarity…. NOTHING to do with Christianity - what is the Pope thinking!!!!
Jackie.
Jackie- You REALLY think that’s what I’m doing?
“hooking
everything up to the Christian thing…”
“blasting out your own personal time devoted to the practice of religion or prayer just to impress everyone…”
The Pope and the Evangelical Christian Church are two very different things. But being a devout Christ Follower you should already know that. Jesus encouraged us throughout Scripture to live a life that brings him glory in all areas, Marketing is no different. But being a devout Christ follower, you would already know that. Lastly, your Judgment caste towards Eric, is not biblical or the actions of a devout Christ follower, as God would only know the true intentions of ones heart, and it is his position to bring judgment, and I am sure you know that you are wrong on this being that you are a devout Christ follower. Lastly, if you have a problem with Eric, as a devout Christ follower you would know that the biblical way to handle your chastisement of Eric would be privately and not in a public forum.
Know what, Jackie? I’m a Christian and have served the Lord on a full time basis for years. I think what you are “assuming” about Eric is UGLY! How could you possibly know what is in his heart or on his mind? I believe that ALL that we do should have a Christian bent. From you blog, I think you have serious problems. You may want to consider a relationship with Jesus Christ. He heals! And He helps us to understand that we are not to stand in judgment of others. JUDGE NOT, LEST YE BE JUDGED!!
Mary
Are you serious? Did you read his email? It’s not even close to the scriptures you’re referring to. If you’re a Christian, every thing you do should be an outcome of your relationship with Christ, spoken or not, which I think Eric manages to do well.
Good on you for deleating yourself, we won’t have to worry about such comments anymore.If you get offended at this type of thing I’m glad I won’t be asking you for a refund, your attitude tells me what will happen. Get over it and see what is posted for what it is. WOuld be nice to attend a conference where there is no bad language or misleading systems missing vital info that requires more money.
So you only go to big cost conferences then why worry, you got heaps of money. (Really don’t know why I am bothering here). Ooooooooh, now I get it, the bigger the cost the better the information —- not right Jackie, I have been bitten and now VERY alert to what is really worth what.
To anyone who attends please tell us what you find.
Dude?
Take a chill pill!
Jackie,
You are greatly missing the point.
What I saw in Eric’s blog was an invitation for Christians who are marketers to get together. I didn’t see anything about self-promotion or read into that they are looking to “impress” others.
I get emails and promos daily (as I’m sure you do) that talk about this seminar or that. It’s plain and simple, it’s just another seminar with a targeted market. It’s unfortunate that that is offensive to you.
Just a question, What is a follower of Christian teaching? My guess is most of the people that are interested in attending this conference would be Followers of Christ, which would include his teachings, but much more than that too.
Hello Eric,
very sorry to hear about your son’s broken arm. Wishing him speedy recovery. Thank you for your e-mail to let us know of the delay in lessons. Please do not worry and take your time to be with your family, they take priority over everything.
Your other projects sound exciting, much success your way.
I think it’s simply amazing that you create those great lessons for anyone to join and learn. You’re most appreciated. I’m somewhat of a newbie and still in the have “no clue” stage, looking forward to the next sets of lessons to be “enlightened”
Thank you, take very good care and God bless.
regards
bg
I am sorry to hear about your son’s accident. Hope he recovers real soon. I enjoy your lessons ,and will be wtching for the next one.
Hi Eric, you do have a regular reader from Nigeria! Thank you for this and I too am praying for your son.
Hoping to join you there, Eric, as I’m in the process of beginning a new Christian education website. Do you know if there are any lists of folks seeking a roommate to share the conference with? Money’s quite tight for me at the moment since I’m between jobs and finalizing an adoption.
I would think there would be the possibility of finding a roommate. Maybe someone here needs one, or maybe you could get in touch with Alejandro and he could help hook it up…
anything i can do to help you out tim - let me know.
i’m sure there are others are looking for roomates.
i love that you’re working on a christian education website. let me know how i can help out!
alejandro
Hi Eric. Thanks for the lessons!!!I had to close my company of 5 years yesterday due to poor economy.My wife is being treated for lymphoma cancer and I had a massive heart attack and angio-plasti on 08/18/08 so needless to say any help is good help. Speedy recovery to your son and hope you have happy holidays!
Rich…
Eric,
You don’t need more pain then you already have.
Please don’t pay attention to the obnoxious emails, some people don’t understand the value of what are you doing, and if they don’t, we don’t need them. If I’ll be you I’ll delete them from my list.
Your lessons are full of value, practical advises and 100% applicable complete knowledge. I have learned a lot from your and I go with your pace because you need your pace to preserve the quality of these lessons, you are the one who need to be comfortable doing it.
Two years ago I attended 2 seminars full of gurus, it cost me minimum $3,000 each of them, and the knowledge was incomplete, when we put deep questions the response was that it is not enough time in 3 days, we have to buy a couching program (Cost “only” $4,000) and they will take us to the hand and teach everything under the sun. Well, somebody ask what is included in that couching program, it was hilarious, he wasn’t able to give us a clear answer (nobody bought the couching program.) My take is if somebody can afford to spend $7,000 in 3 days, that person doesn’t need a couching program.
Personally I’ll go with you, on your pace.
All the best for the little one and your entire family.
Michaela
Hi Eric!,i’m sorry to hear about your son but wish to thank you to provide such realistic tips. Don’t worry being late some weeks, i hope you will continue writing.
your lessions help me to increase my sites optimizations. Personally i’ll go with you and hope such incedences would not happen in your life
Hi Eric,
I’ve sold a very successful weight loss product on ebay for a while now.
I’m about to launch a website that will only sell that product. (a 1 page website specially directed for users of this product)
Since the mark up is not that great, what other revenue streams could i bring in to supplement the sales of the product? An ebook about weight loss might be contradictory to people taking the product.
On a separate note, i have a list of over 500 buyers from ebay who i would like to market my new site to. I have their email addresses - will any autoresponders allow me to add these addresses to them?
Regards,
Dan
Hi Eric:
Kids will be kids. Funny thing is they heal a lot quicker than us older guys do. Anyway, just wanted to say that you’ve done a great job and hope the little guy’s doing ok.
sorry I’m late. please you have give me or some days.
Millat form Bangladesh.
If I hadn’t already paid to go to another conference the same weekend, this is the one I would be attending. Hopefully there will be another on that I can attend. Thanks and god bless.
Isn’t is Eric’s conference? This IS his site. He can have it on anything he wants. If you are offended, don’t attend or stop reading. I am not offended nor am I any more endeared to Eric by this conference. He has taken A LOT of his time to develop this site and gain peoples trust and provide value. If he monetizes by promoting a product here and there or a specialized conference-so be it. Live and let live. We should all be thanking Eric-and I see many here already have.
It’s a blessing and a privilege to share your faith. I love Christians, Muslims, whatever and whoever. I chose to watch your tips, since you are sucessful and don’t mind helping others. I want to be successful, so I listen and learn.
Amen Brother!
I definitely would have loved to have been there as I think that we need to bring integrity to this business. There are too many charlatans out here just looking to make a quick buck and go on to the next thing. No thought as to the value of the product they flog either from their own creation or as an affiliate from someone else.
I’m so glad that someone finally decided it was time to do something like this.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it to the conference as being a broke newbie, I haven’t made the bucks needed to get there. Maybe next year.
Although marketing is nothing but drawing a make-believe world, I do feel that it doesn’t have to be so far-fetched that it simply leaves people jaded.
Good job in putting it together Eric.
God bless you richly.
If people do not wish to hear about the Christian Conference, no one is forcing them to read it. Delete it.
It’s your blog Eric. Post what you want to. You can’t please everyone.
Eric,
I was not offended in any way. What’s the difference if it is a conference for Christians or Baseball fans??
William DeVille
http://wwwbaeballequipmentinternational.com
It is your blog! I do not care nor should anyone else care what associate you are promoting and or advertising for. If it is related to business, it should be “GO”. I have an autistic son and I marketed insurance resources concerning my site to this parents / autistic organizations. Marketing is marketing and if you belong to an association, why not market it (support it)?? This is your personal blog and your faith is an aspect of you. Never say sorry for smart marketing or what you believe in!
I must admit I have all your tips saved. But now that I see “Christian” I will make it a point to read them and keep up with your stuff. You go girl… ah dude. Christian marketer yea that’ll work for me!! I’m a true born again, as you can read at my business site JesusBiz.com in the “why JesusBiz” page.
Hi Eric, I just got your email saying that some people where offended by your promoting a Christian Marketing Conference. I primarily identify as being a Buddhist and I am *not* offended in the least that you shared something you thought would be valuable to some of your readers (presumable at least some of them are Christian). It saddens me that people feel a need to find any mention of religion as an affront. I wonder if they would be as offended if you advertised a marketing conference for Work at Home Moms which I am sure would be relevant to some of your readers.
My only hope is that the Christian Marketing Confrance encourges its attendees to make sure that their marketing strategies are aligned with the values of love, compassion and charity that Jesus taught about. Even more, that they find ways to use marketing to actively express these values
Somehow I managed to post before I was done editing and signing my last post so please forgive the spelling error
Be Well
Tamo
Brother, if you really want to shake them up, send them to my website http://godfirerevival.org. I have a free daily e-mail subscription called Basic Training they can sign up to receive. You can let them get made a me for awhile.
Let me see, wouldn’t Christianity be a niche?
Never apologize for the Gospel.
I am not high on modern day church marketing efforts. I am more interested in allowing the Holy Spirit do the work.
It’s much better to lose subscribers than to apologize for one’s faith or to refrain from mentioning it.
Thanks for your tips…I pray those who were upset with you find Christ.
Now, this will really upset them, so you may not want to post it.
Keep up the fine work.
God Bless
Lynn
I get so much marketing email that I often just send it to a marketing folder and end up never looking at it. However, I was cleverly lead into opening the “offensive” email.
I did a great deal of work on a start up that was a marketing training course for HBB people and it left me very jaded as I watched several people lose 10’s of thousands of dollars on marketing never to make it back!
Tread lightly brother, I trust that you’ll not intentionally promote something ONLY to make money for yourself, rather than help other people. This being said, internet marketing is a sham for high percentage of people.
I pray for wisdom and discernment for Christian marketers, and protection from pride, envy, and greed. In Jesus Name!!!
Eric: As an 82 year old “newbie” with a very long list of people I’ve met through the years, I want to go on record to congratulate you and thank you for the lessons you’ve been providing. Due to financial constraints it would be impossible top attend the conference, but in days past I’ve “sat through” many seminars as I gathered “CPE’s” to keep my Public Accouunting Credentials. I have had the pleasure of “one-on-one breakfast and other chats with the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. (Pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City and Author of several “self-help” books including the well known: POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING. I’ve had a career in on-the-air Radio and TV going back to 1948….during which I interviewed many well known “luminaries” of those days.
I’m just beginning my “on line” sales efforts…but was programming mainframe computers back in 1964. I wrote commercials for local radio station for two years before becoming a “personality”.
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK…..and thanks for all you do….
Hi Eric,
Last time I checked, this was your blog and writing about a Christian Marketing event was simply writing about something close to you, like your son breaking his arm. Why are you not allowed to do that?
This population has gotten so twisted that we are now monitoring other people’s personal opinions! Freedom of expression, anyone?
What’s next? Is someone going to protest McLleland Press for using the word “Bible” in their book, Photoshop 6 Bible?
Must be the same group who go around calling others sexist while proudly wearing their “Hottie VP” campaign buttons!
“Wake up people!” as Jerry Jones would say. If you feel entitled to an opinion, then so do I! No need to disparage mine, just do as I do when your opinion comes up, I change the channel.
Eric, don’t even dream of apologising to these yahoos. If you do, please remove my name from your list right after that.
That’s my personal opinion, and I’m sticking to it!
Mike.
Greetings Eric.
Being in the ‘Antipodes’ is a long way to go to the UK. (But where I am originally from anyway)
OZ is my home now, and served proudly in the military here. And will defend the Flag I fought for, and shall not allow any fools change it. To many Australians (men and women) died for it.
Anyway, There is nothing incorrect about marketing by or for Christians. Christians have been marketing since ‘The Christ’ was able to rationalize. (See the marketing Bible, written by the ‘then’ sales people)(apostles) and every other faith has engaged in some form of marketing of their own to promote whatever they choose to believe.
And as for anyone being offended by anything - Taking offense is one of the 10 diseases of the mind. Make the mind strong my friends. That what is the parable of the 3 little pigs about.
Make your mind like it was made of brick. So that whoever chooses to huff-and-puff will never blow your house (aka: mind) down) If the mind is weak like straw then it will collapse.
These are not just childrens’ stories; in each one there is a message, you just need to take a closer look, and find the message. Open thine eyes and ye shall see!
And Kids. My wife wanted kids, but I said we were not going to keep goats. I said ‘children’ she could have but no goats/kids. So all you folks show your children some respect, and they will learn to respect others. Call them by a name given to a goat. Shame on you. Same as people who say ‘The Wife’ or ‘The Husband’ might as well say ‘The Dog’ (she) I will often refer to ‘My wife’ never ‘The wife’ Its just lack of respect for our loving partners. Where is the LOVE?
Man I just rolled on the floor at this one, who ever you are I love ya. That’s the best I have ever seen on respect, I always try to show respect to every one but admit I loose it every so often. Seriously I agree with you, that’s why Oz is in such a state today along with many other countries, minds of straw, softened with garbage TV programs. Keep the bar high mate.
Hi Eric,
I really like your lessons. Please keep them coming. I’m really surprised by short sighted people who forget our country’s roots in Christianity. Our founding fathers were Christians that sacrificed much when they stood up to the British Empire to give us our freedoms.
The Jeffersonian concept of separation of church and state isn’t a problem so long as people remember that the Constitution guaranties us Freedom of Religion instead of Freedom FROM Religion. Also, people need to remember the words “Separation of Church and State” are not found anywhere in the Constitution.
I think your idea of a Christian themed conference is fantastic. While we invite persons of all faiths to join us in faith, extremist around the world wish to murder us and their own people as an excuse to justify their faith.
I wish I could attend. I know there are a lot of people, including us, that will be saying a prayer for you and your family tonight plus wishing you great success with the conference.
God Bless to everyone of Faith.
Gregg
Hi, Eric!
I must say that if you are a Christian, and I am sure you are, these ugly comments are just what you expected. There is no way we as Christians can profess our identity without someone who doesn’t believe coming out of the woodwork like cockroaches. They’re everywhere! I am about to complete my new site. It will be http://www.inspirationwithmary.com. I know I will get shot - but never shot DOWN. Nor will you.Our Father owns the cattle on a thousand hills. There isn’t a guru out there, or a “newbie” who can compare their intelligence, their wealth, or their generosity as our Lord can. In comparison, their like ants in an ant hill. It annoys me that people would say anything but good things about our Eric, but then this is so natural in Satan’s world.
Love you, Eric!
Mary
Hi Brother Eric,
I have read those 2 comments from Nickie and Jackie and most assuredly, those does not represent the views of the thousands who subscribe to Eric’s Tips. You’ll definitely see such odd ones springing up every now and then, but please do not spend your precious time in replying to such convoluted thinking. At least those of us who do understand the English language got the gist of what you wrote without any offensive thought or luring anybody into taking any action they did not want to take. It is impossible to please everyone and if some people have problem for being who you are then they better take their trouble away because we will not allow this wonderful forum to be used for such distractions by others.
Thanks Bro. and you all continue to stay BLESSED in Him. I do believe the young lad is up and running again.
Love, Strength, & Honor in Him.
Alexander O. A.
I needed to update my website information.
Wish I could attend, but I care for an autistic child and can’t possibly get away. I’m wishing you luck and praying for your influence.
Mary
Since when does an object or idea appeal to everyone. For those that find this post unacceptable; click off.
Hi Eric
The sad shape the world is in when you always have to apologize for what you would like to give thanks for what you have got out of your life. Not forcing your views on anyone just giving thanks for what you have.
I love you Eric for the hope your giving us.
I am not a practising Christian although I was given Baptism as a baby.
You are free to offer advise to whichever group you like. If you were a War Vetran and invited me to a V.A. Marketing Seminar I would thank you but decline for my own reasons.
I say carry on doing what your doing give oportunities to the people who share your faith give opportunities to others who want to succeed.
And most of all be tolerent of others who find all of our differences abhorent.
Great Work Regards
Mark
Eric,
great job on the tips and on all the stuff you do.
I’m not an avid follower of any particular religion, just a guy who believes in doing the right thing, and just can’t understand the mindset of those people who were offended by your email. It’s unfortunate that we live in a world where people are now so thin-skinned that they look for any reason at all to be offended.
Anyone who was offended by that can’t be very confident in their own beliefs if that email threatened them.
Keep doing what you’re doing.
~Dave
Eric!
I think it is wonderful that you are talking about a christian marketing conference. As you said, it does not mean that you will be going to a church service, but it is good to hear that someone is thinking in good terms of business. Keep it up.
Betty
Hi Eric I sorry I have not wrote before but I broke my arm and have not been able to write. I like your blogs
I think having a Christian Marketing Conference is wonderful. We have become too tolerant and secular. Wish I could be there.
Many Blessings,
Dawn
“Too tolerant.” Now that’s good Christian thinking! Way to go, Dawn. Fire and brimstone all the way!
Eric,
Glad to hear about your conference for Christians. I think that peopelwho have a problem with this do not understand what Christianity is really all about. Unfortunately they have received misinformation about Christianity. So to set the record strait. Christianity is about loving one’s neighbor as one loves theirself and loving God above all else. Yes many have given Christianity a bad name by doing something that violates this and then trying to justifies their actions under the guise. One of the tenets of Christianity is to conduct oneself with integrity. This is not to say a non Christian does not have a high degree of integrity either. However if one chooses to mention Christian then this free country which I fought for should have the freedom to mention it, pray where they want, and conduct
Eric,
You have shared who you are on this list from the beginning and it is evident that your strong Christian faith is the keynote in your life. Marketing (among other things) is what you do. How exciting that you have the opportunity to share what you do with people who also resonate with who you are.
I have been invited to join conferences of women in business, work from home moms, artists and writers, etc. Each of these are built primarily around the commonality of all the participants. I certainly do not not find a Christian conference offensive, not any gathering of folks of like minded ideas.
I sincerely appreciate that you have taken the time to layout this business building blueprint and made it available to all of us, regardless of race, creed, gender, age, religion, etc.
What a loss it will be to all of us if you come to feel that you must censor what you share with us for fear of offending some.
Please keep on as you have been, sharing meaningful events in your life as you continue to teach us.
Karen Elizabeth
a meeting as such, no apologies needed. I don’t believe Eric meant to be exclusive and if anyone has followed him for any length of time would be able to determine that. So folks, please wisely consider more than just the words you read before you rise up to object. Heck, the news media does more to promote false statements and positions than others. Please check the facts. Of course you are loved. No one is forcing you to be a CHristian.
What’s wrong with promoting the christian conference or any other conference for that matter?
To all the negatives. Imagine any one of these scenes.
You are in a plane which is about to crash. You are on a ship which is about to sink.
A loved one is in a coma and the experts tell you there is nothing they can do.
The father or mother of a child is at a school where a gunman randomly started shooting students.
Now ask yourself, would you pray? If so, who would you be praying to?
No, you dont have to be a christian to believe in God, but I BET you’ve used the word Jesus in your lifetime, even if it was in an appropriate manner and if you havent, I’m going to go out on a limb and say you will before your last breath is taken.
Finall a seminar cost within the reach of real people, go for it, but I want the CD/DVDs afterwards.
If people think that Christianity and Marketing are an odd pair then why has it been around for over 2000 years. And the bible never said you had to be poor to be a christian. If fact God wants people of all faiths to be well off.
Hi Eric,
Hope you son is better.
I had no doubt that you were a Christian when I signed up for your training.
It was a real blessing when I saw your email concerning the conference. I had been looking at a conference that is occurring in
Atlanta a week before and the cost is prohibitive.
So now I am receiving a “Double Blessing”. I will be able to attend the live event and again see my Granddaughter who was born on August 18. 2008, and lives in Hayward, CA.
Promoting Christianity or a Christian conference is going to push some buttons Eric. You have to consider that for centuries as a “religion” it has promoted an us/them mentality and has been responsible for killing millions of people during the Crusades and beyond.
Aside from the obvious, there is also an intuitive knowing within all human beings that teachings which separate us are wrong. So people react.. and often with anger. This is not to say that within Christianity one cannot develop an inner relationship with God.. but it is fact that the political structures have done tremendous damage over the centuries.
I spent over five years living as what I call a “Lay Monk” in the forests of the southwest and have experienced four Spiritual Awakenings. One of the many things that have come out of these experiences is the realization that we are all One in God.
I also discovered that what Jesus said about the kingdom of heaven being within and “in the midst of you” is the truth. (As a sidenote.. the teachings of Buddha are nearly identical to those of Jesus and came over 500 years earlier).
And both are correct. Heaven IS within and without. It’s also here NOW.. and there is profound love, peace, and Oneness in that state of Being. Few realize we’re living in it though because we don’t see it or feel it.
The reason we don’t see it is because our eyes are not tuned to the frequencies necessary to perceive the energy field, so we think it’s all “solid” when it’s not.
And we don’t feel it because we are divorced from our hearts and live mostly from our heads. We have to live from love to be attuned to our own Divinity within.. but we are not.
But back to the main point. Out of the many thousands of people who read your posts.. there might be Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, those who simply go directly to God as I have done.. or even those who think there is no God. And you will raise some ire for reasons stated earlier, regardless of how well you try to communicate.
Thanks so much for your videos. I look forward to viewing them and have learned a great deal.
peace/love
John
This is a viable market niche, just as many others. I had wanted to start a large portal at KneeMail.com and just never had the knowledge….I set up a free email service at the domain. Alot of searching goes on in the Christian World and much money to be made !
Michael
Eric,
Thank you for the FREE lessons!
Hi Eric,
I have never wrote on a blog before but this one got my attention. I am also a Christian and I am proud to say it. If there is a Christian meeting of any kind I think that’s great. Be proud of being a christian and disregard all the trash that comes in otherwise. This is an awsome way to spread the word as we are supposed to do. I know you were not trying to offend anyone and you stated that clearly! Don’t tip toe around anyone. You have been blessed with a lot of good in your life and you know why and by whom right? Keep doing what you’re doing and don’t stop. I’m right behind you. I hope some day we could do business together.
Rita B.
I am not the kind of guy to usually feel a strong urge to express my opinions. In this case however, I think the criticism pointed at this Christian event promo is straight unfair. I am not a religious person myself. But what is unethical or inappropriate about Christians gathering at an internet marketing seminar? Dont they have the right to network with like minded people and build their own business?
Eric, thanks for all the valuable information youre delivering. This is the best and most comprehensive free online course about internet marketing I have ever seen, and I think the vast majority of the readers can handle some promos (they should or leave). Especially when its nothing but quality recommendations
I hope everything is well with your son!
Best wishes from Norway
May I offer a short prayer of blessing?
I ask God to bless, encourage, empower and direct every activity of this upcoming Christian Internet Marketing seminar. Give Alejandro, Joel, Jermaine, Jeff, Paul, Gary, John, Ruddy, Wade, Jason, Sanyika, Monikah, and Eric special wisdon as they prepare, promote and present their material. Make it helpful to all who attend. Help eveything to be presented in loving and caring way. Help each person to present with the highest level of integrity, as unto God. Bless the attendees who find some of this material to be a little “over their head.” Give them help where it is needed.
Bless their times of fellowship. Prosper every new relationship. Unite them in purpose, , , first, to bring glory to God and second, learn more how to market online.
Bless all who travel. Keep them safe and lessen their stress.
Specially, anoint Alejandro in his roll of leadership. Give him the assurance that he has “done the right thing.” Give him help where it is needed. Bless all who work behind the scenes.
In Christ’s name, I offer this simple blessing!
Wayne Kronz
P.S. Eric Holmlund, Thank You for bringing this event to our attention.
wow wayne - thanks so much or the prayer.
can always use it!
Amen Wyne!
Isn’t it great we live in a country that allows us to have such a discussion? Freedom of Speech!
That means, one can express a point of view, his religious beliefs or anything else… especially on his own blog.
Don’t like it? .. move on… and it looks like a few have done just that. They have the freedom to do that too. See ya!
Sometimes this so called “politically correct” junk makes me gag.
As for me… I’m staying aboard. Too much good information to let a silly thing keep me from staying aboard… even if I didn’t agree. Some choose to cut their nose off to spite there face.
Hi Eric -
Just wanted to say… I’m NOT a Christian, and I was absolutely NOT offended in any way by your posting about the Christian Marketing Conference. If it works for you to get together with other believers and discuss marketing and how to be more successful — more power to you! These “holier-than-thou” people who posted all the unfriendly comments above need to shut up, stop judging, and get a flippin’ life! Geez!
Eric, I am not a christian, nor anything else, as far as religious affiliation goes,[I believe in God, just not religion] But I support and encourage your right to religious fervor, and your ABSOLUTE right to mention it in your newsletter! Christianity, like most religions is a marvelous lifestyle for anyone if practiced sanely, and the conference you mentioned is an expression of solidarity that more groups should consider. God knows the internet marketing community could use more ethics, be they christian or whatever.
I see it’s all about values and being ethical in doing business. At that price I don’t see Alejandro is out trying to make the bucks. I see it as his way of sharing his success “secrets”. Any religious values in doing business are nothing but good, no matter what faith. I pray those attendees who fit the criteria success in their business.
(I am a Muslim and definitely not offended)
thanks for the kind words ishak (that means isaac right?)
i’m definitely not trying to make any money on this. just trying to pay for the event & bring people of the same core values together.
shalom my friend!
alejandro
Hey Man You’re doing Alright by a lot of people.
The people with negative comments are tripping, Big Tyme
Man go on & do your thing, don’t even give acknowledgement to those haters.
I’ve purchased 6 products from you,and I don’t have any complaints.
You’ve brought much value to my online education & success.
==================================
I suspect the negative folks are tyre kickers, & freebie seekers.
I hope they move on, too make room for more positive people.
Keep Up The Good Work, Because You’re Super Cool With Me
Thank John Washington
How amazing that so many proved my point, and yet missed my central point… lol.
There’s nothing quite like “christian” judgement when it comes to hearing anything that doesn’t sit well with their world view. And why stop at being personal? Christ’s words of “judge not… that ye not be judged” apparently don’t apply here. Talk about hypocrisy.
I post a comment about MY opinion of something I happened to disagree with, something that I thought was allowed, since we were encouraged to “not to hesitate to post comments on the blog”. Perhaps that meant only comments that agreed. Out come the yells of outrage - and of course the predictable assumptions that I wasn’t a Christian, can’t read, can’t think, took offense, have a diesease of the mind, want to “stop people being who they are,” etc, etc… and needed to get to know Christ pretty quick. Since I’ve been a practising Christian for nearly two decades, it was interesting to read some of the (very uninformed and quite offensive)”christian” comments and assumptions.
I like to think Jesus would have responded differently.
Until now, these posts have been businesslike, fun, and informative. What a shame that people having a different opinion is all it takes to change that. But then, that’s religion for you.
One thing I will clarify so there’s no mistake about it…
Your comments ARE welcome here, and I welcome opposing viewpoints.
And just so you know… While I will admit to stirring up the hornet’s nest a bit on this issue, I’m certainly not trying to wage a personal counter attack against you or anything like that.
Controversy is a quality that can make a blog interesting, so for that I should be thanking you
And you know what? Even though I made an example of your quote…
“Religion has a way of being divisive…”
I would have to agree! “Religion” does have a way of dividing people, because our “religion” was not God’s invention… in fact Christ had some major issues with the religious people of his time…
Religion can be divisive - always has been. And I can quote chapter and verse about “religion” from Christ’s point of view. But that’s not what I’m about here… I know faith is different from religion at least to some, but since most don’t really know the difference I use the term generally. If “different” comments are welcome, perhaps commentators need to learn to address the issues without lowering the conversation to personal attacks when someone offers a different viewpoint.
Hi Eric,
Thank you for your fabulous teaching and I can’t wait for the San Francisco conference.
Silvia
This has all become so complicated. That is the part I don’t understand. It is merely a gathering of people to study IM. They just happen to say they are conducting the seminar itself in a Christian-like atmosphere.
I would not be offended if someone sent me a notice telling me about a seminar for young adults, or for men from UK. It just identifies the group of people who will be there so I have the option as to whether I would be comfortable.
Get a grip. Take things at face value instead of reading some much into things.
Carol
Someone sent me an email with an ariticle in the AZ Central entitled, “Imagine no Religion:” http://www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/email.php/8286523
Although it’s predominantly talking about politics, it’s clearly a strong trend that a growing number of people today would rather opt for no religion at all Christian or otherwise. I do think most people appreciate the concept of doing onto others as you would have them do onto you, Just don’t remind them Jesus said it.
That “strong trend” is a great deal smaller than the amount of influence these athiests have in our nation. The last statistics I read had them at 14% or less.
Sounds like the great and powerful Wizard of Oz projecting a big scary image. I have chosen to not be a believer. What I do not believe in is the 14% minority being allowed to have sway over our freedoms. I am thankful for the overwhelming supportive responses here that actually reflect the position of entrepreneurs. How did the entitled few find there way here anyway? Wanting an easy buck? This is hard work.
Somedays the best thing you can do is get help to keep believing in your vision, who better to help than the One with the original vision?
As a Christian, everything I do involves Jesus. Jesus is the only way. I say it is refreshing to hear someone talk of their faith in Christ openly. It sure gives me more trust in a person that does.
Eric,
To your own self be true! Don’t ever apologize for having integrity and values. What I’ve always liked best about you, that makes you different from all the other Internet Marketers out there, is that you wear your heart on your sleeve and you are transparent. It takes a lot more guts to stand up for what you believe then to try to please everyone by compromising who you are. At least you can go to sleep at night in peace. =)
Hi Eric:
Keep up the good works. I don’t know of any other area (Network/Internet Marketing) that needs more of the Christian attitude! If more Marketers tried to emulate the Golden Rule we would all be better off. Thanks and God Bless!
Christianity will always be devisive. I would have been surprised if some hadn’t reacted as they have. Christ himself told us this would be the case.
Eric, I know you will continue to teach everyone seeking a better understanding of internet marketing…Christian or not. Of course you will. But now you see that on those occassions when your faith and your business mix, some will be unhappy. You will lose some subscribers and some will call you a fake, fraud and phony.
Step away from the blog, the conference and all of the comments and emails. Regardless of what is said here, whether in support of or opposed to your promotion of a marketing conference with a Christain message…there is only one thing that matters. In the future, when faced with another choice to stradle the line between business and faith, will you look back on this and choose Christ or choose not to upset some of your subscribers?
I pray you will always put Him first.
Thank you for everything, Eric. God bless.
Doug
Eric, you will always find people who put down religious references, etc and who would like us to forget that the U.S.A. was founded by Christians who rejected such religious bias, not unlike some of the negative postings here. These naysayers should visit countries where there is little religious freedom (ex, Iran, etal) — they usually also do not have freedom to speak, work, or raise a family - according to their choice.
There they would see what effects that the lack of religious beliefs have on the general population.
If a subscriber prefers not to attend a Christian conference - fine! but to criticize you for mentioning one, demonstrates small-minded prejudice and also a lack of tolerance of others.
Kudos to you for being forthright!
Rowdy
Eric,
In my opinion you did exactly what a businessman who happens to be Christian should do. As I read scripture, the entire context is that scriptural priciples should permeate everything we do… even our business.
Simply put, we’ve created such a culture of political correctness that anything that tends to make someone else “uneasy” is not allowed. And that seems to be expecially true if the offending thing rises from a Christian perspective.
I’d recommend an older book, “The Christian Mind” by Harry Blamires to you. It summarizes the whole issue of maintaining the Christia voice in the public square quite nicely.
Regarding the conference, my wife and I would love to go, but since we just lost our jobs a couple of months ago, the dollars are more than a bit tight.
Thanks for all the inspirational and practical (hmmmm… that’s almost redundant, isn’t it.) advice you’ve been giving us.
Keep up the good work and keep the faith!
John
Dear Eric,
I was impressed that you cited two Old Testament passages which turned you on to ethical dealings in the marketing field, and ultimately led you to endorse the forthcoming Christian marketing conference.
Am I offended? Absolutely not! Just sort of felt left out! However i immediatley recognized your perogative to link your Christianity and your business objectives. I certainly do so in my own sphere.
So obviously what’s called for is a second round of the same conference and speakers for the rest of us who love God and try not to depart from God’s biblical Word as interpreted (in my heritage) by two thousand years of rabbis like myself, until this very day.
Thanks so much for the fabulous insights you shared with your videos. You are a clear thinker with a good heart and religous beliefs that help you light the way. -Rabbi Ed
Hey Eric,
Don’t let a few negative comments about the Christian Marketing conference sway you. You’re doing a great work, and we have to remember that the Gospel is an offense to those that don’t believe (Rom 9:33). The (unsaved) world wants everyone to be a secular humanist (a religion in its own right) and is only ‘offended’ by the Gospel because it brings to mind their own sin. God bless you, bro.
Eric,
I am a born-again, spirit-filled Christian leadership coach, and 1-yr. internet marketer.
I have never attended a live IM conference yet, and I was so excited about the Christian IM conference when I got your e-mail, until I saw the dates. I already am attending a national leadership conference that weekend.
The founders are Christians and we have an optional non-denominational worship service on Sunday morning, and almost everyone attends.
I have never heard people complain about it. If they don’t like it they can sleep in or go sightseeing, however most people come to the service out of respect for the leadership.
You and Joel Comm are my internet heroes because you share your faith, and God is definitely blessing you both. I know I will never get scammed by either of you, and I always try to buy new launches thru you because I appreciate all you do and what you stand for.
I will buy the dvds when they are made available, and I look forward to the announcement of the next Christian IM conference. If it doesn’t conflict with the leadership conference, I will be there!
May God pour out his blessing and favor on the speakers and all who attend.
Pam
Hi!
I) I am not offended. Religion is personal and has to stay like this. I was born in Europe, I am a Christian, but I respect everybody fait.
II) I was reluctant to sign in with Stomping the Search Engines… knowing that nothing is really FREE with small exceptions and knowing how tight is my budget. Now I did, because of your recommendation and this is the summary:
1. Is FREE but I have to pay $9.99 shipping, hey this is media it really cost $2.80
2. Is FREE on month, after that it is a monthly membership $19.99 per month. When I fill in the form with info, the total after one month was actually $39.99 because it is 2 memberships, not one
3. Five courses on DVD was offered for $97.00
4. DVD Home Study was offered for $247
5. Internet Business Brain Transplant for $147 (very stupid title, sorry)
6. The U-Ha-Ha about the FREE bonuses was a tricky proposition, three of the “FREE…“ was memberships which after one month will request monthly FEES, and one is from M.F. I try to get out of one of his memberships for 2 month without any success, everybody disappear, after they promised that we can get out of it… That was a membership I didn’t requested, it was automatically attached with a report of zero value and $26 shipping, and now I cannot get out.
Of course in this FREE madness, I stopped after point 2, and probably I’ll get almost nothing out of it and after one month I’ll try to get out from memberships.
Why I am telling you this: because this is exactly THE REASON WHY THE PEOPLE DO NOT TRUST MARKETERS ANYMORE. I know that they want to make some money, but why it called it FREE, absolutely FREE, only for you… and they send email to millions of people…
III) There is other point I want to make, the beginners are left out and is harder then never to get in the “big guru club”, I mean just to start to make good money, not really to be like them. First a beginner doesn’t have so many FREE staff to offer, doesn’t have so many JV friends to donate FREE staff, and doesn’t know how to trick people with a FREE title and 6 ways to request money.
Please, can you explain to me what is left for little people which just try to enter in Internet Marketing, what they have to do to compete with all those big marketers and their friends, and there guru techniques? I am asking you because you have the history of being HONEST; asking one of them is a waist of time.
I hope your son is better now, say hello from me!
Michaela
Hi Michaela,
Re some of the points in your posting above.
The product is free. Postage is not the product but the means to people being able to receive the product. Sometimes a free product is downloadable, which obviously doesn’t incur postage, but other times the product is hard copy as it is in this case.
The Stompernet DVDs are free to subscribers, but if anyone doesn’t wish to subscribe they can still get the product but they will pay the normal purchase price of $497.
As is made quite clear on the website, the reason the DVD course is being given away is to promote Stompernet’s new magazine which, after the free first edition, which is included in the postage package with the DVDs, will become a monthly membership which will cost $39.95 a month. I couldn’t find mention of a price of $19.95 which you said is on the site, nor can I see anything about 2 memberships, or any $97 DVD courses etc.
I do however agree with you that sites offering a one month free membership to whatever the offer is, can be very tricky. It is so easy to forget when the free month is up. Therefore I refuse to join them unless I know that I can afford at least one more month of membership. When the bonuses for SN2 are released, I will not be joining any bonuses that offer a one month free membership, and neither you nor anyone else, is obliged to join them either. In fact, it isn’t compulsory to download any bonuses, either from SN2 or any other site.
Beginners don’t have to compete with anyone, either gurus or other beginners. People get to be gurus because they were once beginners who kept focused on learning and taking action.
You may be a beginner now, but, in time, if you just focus on learning and taking action on just one method of making money via the internet, you may well become a guru in that field. It’s something I’m aspiring to myself, not because I want to be known as a guru, but because gurus are making money, generally lots of it.
So, hang in there. Learn whatever you can from SN2 and the first edition of their magazine “The Net Effect”. If you do not wish to continue the monthly membership, notify them straight away and then you will not be charged any more fees.
As for the M.F. membership, check the site to make sure that you sent your cancellation to the correct address. You can also contact your credit card supplier and ask that the M.F. site be prevented from taking any further payments. They may also be able to help you recover some of the payments already made.
With kindest regards
Veronica
Hello Veronica:
The $19.95 (actually $19.99 plus shipping and handling) is for the monthly “StomperNet Insider’s DVD” which is a training video meant to accompany the monthly “Net Effect” magazine (@ $39.95 plus shipping).
The $97.00 was an offer to buy 5 video training courses consisting of 64 videos in total on the premise that you buy 1 @ $97.00 and you receive the other 4 training courses for FREE.
I hope this helps to clarify the matter.
Wayne
Hi Eric
Don’t Know what time it is there, but Michaela’s question is poinient and needs an answer. I assume alot of us are new, on a tight budget and need shepherding that “free course” had the potential to make the Stompers over $600.00. Please, When you recommend these things help us out by listing the “side effects” with the drugs. i.e. Difficulty canceling subscriptions or bombarded with products!
Jackie & Lucy What do you think?
Thanks Mark, I open this subject on purpose, hoping that all of us plus Eric will comment and some good ideas will surface.
The reality is years and years of hype sink this beautiful industry. People are more suspicious then never.
I just read a comment in a blog. A person is selling a product, an army of affiliates adv. as well and each of them offers some FREE staff. Somebody ask a person: Did you buy the product; it really is a good one? The answer was, I know, I want to buy it but I wait to see who will offer the most FREE staff. You see, it is already a mentality. Guess who will be that person, a guru, you as a beginner never will offer the most FREE staff to make that person happy.
In spring 2008 I was looking to a product, was a good one though, it was an eBook 22 pages for $9.75. The seller had a selling page of 34 pages (more then the eBook itself, repeating same info 3-4 times) and the seller also offered 8 Free products.
Isn’t this ridicule? why you need 34 pages to convince somebody to buy a 22 page eBook, and why offer 8 free product for an eBook which cost $9.75.
The pattern use to be you sell a product and offer an OTO. In the case I commented it was a semi-free product, and 6 attempts to convince people to buy something else. Sure you can say NO, but why a have to spend 20 min reading all the loopholes, and following step by step procedures, and be careful maybe somebody will put in a membership without my request… you got the point.
In 2-3 weeks a lot of you will have the first eBook written, how many Free staff you intend to give away?, you really are prepare to write a sale page longer then the book itself? I think those are legitimate questions.
Michaela
great comment. It is not free if you have to pay extra shiping and have to join a program that bills you monthly. You tell it like it is Wfred.
Michaela,
You raise some excellent points. I got most of the way through registering for Stompernet when I decided against it.
And that begs the question why would someone who wanted the DVD set, wanted the magazine and could afford it choose not to sign up?
The hype, freebies, and the long term commitment made me leary of getting myself into something that would at the very least require presence of mind to get out of…and even in the best case scenario, would end up costing me several hundred dollars a year to continue.
Your point is well taken. It’s the old “The first one’s free, but the rest will cost you.” pitch. And even though you can opt out anytime; you’d better hope you remember to do it, and better hope it’s easy to do.
You aren’t the only one tired of the hype, and reluctant to grant long term access to your wallet…
Sabrina
Hi Eric. I do not feel offended in any way. I am actually glad that there are people making a niche conference like this. I hope to be there in San Fran in October. God Bless.
Hi Eric
Firstly let me say, it is your blog you pay the hosting fees, you are entitled to say whatever you want on it. Secondly you have given so much back into the IM community and anyone who gets offended, are the ones who only want to take without giving something back, and I am not talking money here either, I am talking about friendship, moral support. Taking the time to say I really appreceiate what you are doing.
All I have to say is the event is going to be AWESOME! Not only will there be top notch marketing being taught but there will be incredible fellowship on many levels.
I am one of the speakers and will be talking about integrity in marketing. We cannot serve two masters!
I will close with this… the event was not organized to make money. As a matter of fact, at the price it is, it may even cost money to put on. It’s about the HEART of the event.
So join us! Heck, even if you’re not a Christian come anyway and take advantage of the great deal.
Jason
Hi Eric,
You have my vote!!! That is one of the many things I like about you. Sharing your Christian faith helps me to believe I am not being taken or led down another empty road for the price of another ebook.
In reading what others are saying, it looks as though you have a big following of Christians.
Keep up the good work!!!
Raymond
Eric,
I’m a Catholic and consider myself pretty religious and I wasn’t offended by your promotion of your conference. But I do understand why some people might object to it. Religion is a touchy subject these days, especially in an election year, and the Christian Right has been demonized by the left as a bunch of born again zealots (as if they’re not). And even I don’t like to get drawn into a religios event unless I opt to do it on my own volition. Don’t take me wrong because I think our society has gotten too secular. But I sort of prefer to keep my religion and my spirituality private.
Hi Eric,
Congratulations on your new endeavors!
Don’t worry about offending people. It’s their choice to see things negatively or positively and it’s their choice to be angry or not. If they don’t want to be part of a christian event, then they don’t have to go. What do they care if someone else wants to.
Eric,
I respect your right to hold any kind of marketing conference you want. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We respect your right to worship and support Our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in any way that you see fit. We may not agree on all points of doctrine but each of must make our own path. I believe in the grocery store method. If I can use it I take it home if not I leave it on the shelf.
Your work in internet marketing is of great benefit to me. Keep up the good work.
Dear Eric -
I read your blog on the Christian Marketing Conference. I am not Christian nor would I be interested in such a meeting, but I comletely agree with your right to announce this program. As someone else noted, it is your post, you pay the hosting fees for the website and I do not feel as though you were - crossing the line - so to speak. I feel that the service you provide through your lessons and insights is truly valuable and I appreciate it. Thanks for all you do!
Hey Eric,
Wow I cannot believe people are getting upset about you promoting an Christian internet seminar on your own blog. Plus your deliver was in now way pushy but just a simple message about an upcoming seminar
I am not a christian but have a deep love for the message of Jesus and all the great saints and a genuine respect for all religions.
So well done for having your convictions and promoting faith and good living as well as creating wealth and abundance and teaching others to do so as well.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
Rich
Hi Eric,
I am new to internet marketing.
I really appreciate all you do here for us newbies.
Let me just say that I would love to attend this conference if I was able.
Unfortunately I can not at this time.
I would not let any negative comments written here bother me.
Christians,etc,all need and want products and work and buy products just like everybody else.
Someone has to sell these products, and people want these products.
So someone has to market these products.
What the heck is wrong with that.
Marketing to me is simply supply and demand.
And letting people know where they can get the best product for them, that they already want to buy anyway.
You can market products that are not in good taste,and take it up with the lord later,I guess.
I reckon some will see who wins that one,
and some will not.
I would rather market and sell products I can be proud of.
Either way have fun at the conference.
Wish I could be there.
Best wishes,
GregM
http://www.myebookbiz.com
Hi Eric,
You seem to be a great guy, and I love your valuable tips.
However, as soon as I saw your reference to a Christian IM conference, I rolled my eyes and deleted the email.
Sorry - just not interested.
So many of the ‘Religious’ people I know are absolute crackpots, and unfortunately don’t practice what they preach.
Michele, that’s what I should have done
ERIC, I DONT THINK THERE WAS ANYTHING OFFENSIVE ABOUT CHRISTIAN MARKETING.IF PEOPLE ARE SO SENSITVE ABOUT THE ISSUE I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD SEARCH THEIR OWN SOUL RATHER THAN SEARCH FOR WHAT THEY PERCIEVE YOUR MOTIVES TO BE . THANKS FOR THE FREE INFO . IT HELPS US NEWBIES OUT A GREAT DEAL
I dread to think what comments might appear here if Eric had written about an Islamic Marketing Conference.
Hi Eric,
I was not offended by you marketing a Christian Maeketing Conference. I’m not a Christian but it really surprises me how many intelligent people belive in this myth. As a child and young adult I was active in church but just like Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, and The Boogey Man I came to see it for the fiction of comfort that it is. You should look at the ancient Egyptian sun god Horus and see the remarkable similarities between that character and the so called Jesus. Their lives are identical and by the way mythical.
Wake up, it’s a nice dream but that’s all it is.
I hope this day brings you happiness.
Tom !-)
Hi Tom:
What EVIDENCE do you have to support your comments:
“Their lives are identical and by the way mythical.
Wake up, it’s a nice dream but that’s all it is.”
… or are you simply trying to add more controversy to this blog?
Hi Eric:
In answer to your question … NO I WAS NOT OFFENDED by your e-mail. On the contrary, I was SHOCKED that ANYONE could possibly have been offended in any way by your simply making your readers AWARE of an upcoming marketing event.
It’s been said many times before, but I’ll repeat it anyway … this is YOUR BLOG and you have the right to post whatever you wish although I know that I would never read anything offensive or unethical here.
I feel sorry for those that were offended in any way but as I see it they have two options:
1 - Ignore the post as it doesn’t pertain to them OR
2 - Hit the “unsubscribe” link.
You are providing a much needed service to your readers with integrity and at ZERO COST!!!
Your supporters FAR OUTWEIGH the dissenters so keep the faith and “to thine own self be true”.
Wayne
P.S. I signed up for the StomperNet SEO course deal today.
The bonuses are now up to sixteen (16)which makes this a no-brainer BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT for anyone interested because it vanishes on Monday, September 15, 2008.
Hello Eric,
I just want to thank the Lord Jesus Christ that we have the ability and the right to hold a conference like that. I wish I could make it. If I were not a Christian, I would still want to come.
Jesus was hated! Nothing new. Some, one might get a clearer picture of our Christian faith, just because of your posting this.
God bless you and your site and the conference!!!
This site has some scripture that I like that relates:
http://www.salvationissimple.com
Eric,Go on doing what you are doing and don’t let people’s coments stop you from doing what you know and feel is right. We all have to answer for our ways of life and if we don’t do and live up to our belief’s , we are not what we ought to be. No matter what people thinks of us, we all need to put God first . By living our Christian life others might follow,by something we do or say. Maybe they have never thought of what is said or done. Keep up the good work .
Eric, if i were not 62, and knew where my next meal would come from and who would take care of me in my wheel chair and I was rich enough to pay the price I would love to attend. For now you are way too pricy, and this reflects what you believe that your worth>> there are a lot of people who need your services but just cant afford you.Is it not about helping people grow and get better in life???? my business is.
Dear Eric,
I hope your little boy is doing better, sorry about his accidents.
You know I find it a ashame that there are those who feel it is wrong to mention anything religious these days. They seem to forget to whom they owe there lives too. Me for one have no problem with it at all as far as I am concern you can mention anything about being a christian and your organization and what is going on within it as much as you want anytime you want.
This is your site and if anyone has a problem about what is being mentioned in it then they do not have to visit.
Sandra
Hi Eric,
I wanted to say that I support your posting the acual name of the conference on your Blog and in your email. You clearly were not pushing for anything other than an Internet Marketing Conference.
I agree with those that have said - if you aren’t interested, don’t go. No need to ignore the other valuable information sent in your newsletter or on your blog just becasue the word Christian was used.
Speak what you belive, Believe what you speak!
Hi Eric, just got your ‘apology’ E-mail.
All I’ll say is; “You market whatever you want to us”.
We’re happy to usurp the ‘time’ you spend making the video’s. Why can’t we be happy about you sharing your interests?
If it’s not our cup-of-tea, so what?
‘Negative’……’positive’….they all need to rub against each other to keep this World thingy going.
All religions and non-religions are simply about ‘people’. All of us unique and valuable in our own way.
Wouldn’t it be crowded if we all trod the same path?
Good luck Eric.
Pete.
Dear Eric:
I find it interesting that you got hate mail in regard to the Christian Marketing Conference. Are they to be excluded because of their faith? I thought this was a free country where everyone had a shot at success.
It has been my experience that people who condemn Christianity are feeling guilty about their life and their morals and by striking back they somehow hurt God. God is bigger than anything man can do to Him. This only shows who & what they are. You did the right thing Eric and don’t let these want-a-be’s tell you any different. God will bless your courage.
Carol Vaughn West
“No tears for Carol” (Coming out soon)
Good Morning Eric,
Since sleep has fled I decided to come back and post a comment. First of all, my empathy is with you and your son for his pain. A painful lesson learned, I’m sure. It is ever hard to see one of your children suffer, whether while they are still in their youth or adults. My daughter was grown and married when she fell while rollerblading and shattered her wrist. That was probably ten years ago and the thoughts of it still sends a sick feeling through my stomach. You and he will be remembered in my prayers.
As to the Christian bashing, I am not surprised given the attitudes in this country now days. A lot of the “free thinkers” feel that although they have enjoyed the gifts of freedom in this country all their lives, a gift from our founding fathers devout Christians all, it is fine to take offense at anything associated with faith in Christ. I will be the first to admit that there are wolves in sheep’s clothing among the flock, those who label themselves Christians the better to take advantage of others, so they think. But I have to ask why does offense immediately arise at the thought of honest people who try in earnest to live as Christ has instructed us to joining together to better learn a skill and at the same time strengthen our own beliefs by associating with others with like beliefs? I have never tried under any circumstance to force my beliefs on others and am not offended if they choose to believe differently than myself. I am sure that you would be welcomed, what ever your beliefs. And if approached by others with a discussion of beliefs, a simple no thank you will in most cases stop any further approach.
But the lesson from history is clear. In pre-war Germany those who failed chose to blame the Jews for their failure. Is it not now the same in America. Only now it appears to be the Christian who must bear the weight of the failures of those who haven’t learned the skills and attitudes of success. I must also ask, if those who expressed offense at all things Christian, are you not also offended at your citizenship of this great country? Are you not offended by the freedom to pursue success as given by the constitution, written by a devout Christian? Or is it just easier to forget about who gave you those gifts while complaining about a life style you no doubt do not understand? You too will be remembered in my prayers that one day your understanding may be enlightened and you will recognize him whom you have chosen to follow for what he is. But your right of choice will also be remembered in prayer and protected for it is a gift from God.
God bless.
Ken
I’m keeping an open mind, not only about internet marketing, but to other peoples opinions and their journalistic choices. Respecting other peoples choices as well as your own is important. I wouldn’t tell another what to or what not to write, just as I won’t be told. If you don’t let the writer “Speak” his opinion in his writings, how would you ever know everything he/she has to say and gain insight to his/her point of view? In many cases just because an author writes about a subject, it’s not necessarily the authors opinion. It’s everyones point of view being different that makes it all the more interesting.
Is it really that difficult to digest that there may be a christian marketing?Every and each one of us is connected to some faith,causing a sense of insecurity of one or the other kind.As indian we have no problem even if there is a marketing named after a reprobates of Noah`times,who were washed away in flood.
You can’t make every one happy. You can only do what you think is right. Personally I believe that organized religion has been one of the great forces for evil in the world and they can be summed up in the statement ” Believe in my God of peace and mercy or I will kill you” But do what you think is right and don’t let the views of others sidetrack you W.Fred Hendrix
Great Eric,
so what your heart tells you
BUT DON’T LEAVE ME HIGH AND DRY WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF MY SITE. NEXT LESSONS?
I HAVE BOUGHT ALL YOU RECOMMENDED, PLUS DOMAI NAMES AND HAVE DROPPED ALL OTHER CEOS THAT I HAVE BEEN STUDYING WITH.
WHEN WILL NEXT LESSON COME
ELLIS
I am so sick of everyone getting their little feelings hurt over someone mentioning their faith. The fact that this is a Christian Marketing Conference stirs up ridiculous comments like that. When did we become a nation of atheists? Maybe if God (however) you view him was in many peoples lives today, we would not have the problems we have in this country! I am tired of pandering to the leftist wing nuts out there who say I cannot say the word Christmas or the like. If a Jewish person approached me and said Happy Hanukkah, I would be equally appreciative as if someone approached me and said Merry Christmas. It is the spirit in which the said it to me. Eric gives his time and knowledge etc to charitable organizations and travels to other parts of the world in the spirit of volunteerism and does not ask anyone to follow him. He merely advertised. If you are offended then step up and press delete! I am tired of the BS! Grow up people!
Eric- stand firm for your faith. Just because some feel uncomfortable with the word Christian doesn’t mean we have to stop saying it. Just think of the comments if you would have said Christ followers conference!
Erik, hello…
To put it short, I really don’t care what color is your message as far as it makes a good sense.
Thanks for the so called Christian info - indeed a very good one and I already ordered it!
Thanks…
Regards,
Boris
Thank you Eric, you did;nt offend me
Good Job
Hello Eric - I for one support you in your announced endeavors. It is no wonder why the world is in the shape that it is in today, what with all these narrow-minded simpletons that apparently do not have a clue as to what is really going on with the world in general, and your wonderful site and over-the-top efforts in particular. Although no one is perfect, I would bet that these are the same individuals that think the Bush administration has been doing a bad job.
Two things are not discussed in an officer’s mess; religion and politics. It keeps things on an even keel - no heated personal feelings, very civilized. I’m not offended, but anything beyond a mention of the name of the event being “Christian Marketing Conference” is going to start people spouting. I imagine that is the result you’d hoped for - this is a blog, after all.
Eric, I too am surprised at the controversy (or on reflection, maybe I am not). First of all, I am not aligned to any religion. I live a peacful, satisfying life believing in my personal higher power. I do business with people from all countries, all colors, all religions. These are people.
I respect whatever their belief structures are as long it does not harm anyone else.
I have also long respected you as a caring, internet marketer who shares a great deal more than many. For that I, and hopefully others thank you. I have suspected your ‘religous’ background by observeing your travels and humanitiarian work. It has not biased my opinion of you, other than to confirm that you are a good person by helping others. After reviewing the comments, I say ‘People, leave it alone!’. Value a person for what he does, not the affiliation. One only has to look at the current political situation, both globally and even the US election, to see that religion can cause deep emotions that have little to do with what is right for the common good and peace.
Eric, please carry on with pride in your work and your personal efforts of contribution.
Very Good post my friend, Very Good indeed.
Teddy Freeman
I see nothing wrong with a “Christian Marketing Conference. Good for you and your fellow “Christian” marketers.Hopefully they will actually promote Christian principals in there business dealings, the internet can use all the help it can get in regards to ethical business.
Thanks for sharing about the Christian Internet Marketing Conference. It does sound like a great conference to attend and although I’m not as far away as Australia, it is a bit of a hike from the NorthEast.
I have met several of the speakers and applaud their efforts. If there is any way I can work out the expenses, I will try to go. Right now I have all I need and just need to stay focused on implementation.
Linda
PS I’m not surprised at some of the negative comments. Eric, you have been gracious in your responses. You weren’t pushy or condescending. I appreciate you taking a stand and I stand beside you.
Eric, I see nothing wrong in you offering people a new venue in which to learn … should it suit their fancy. Internet marketers pitch events all the time … and either you’re interested or you’re not. The only thing I would hope is that you don’t let it distract you too much from the lessons you’ve been offering. Granted, they’re for free. But you have a lot of people who’ve invested their time, energy and heart in your leadership and knowledge. Don’t let them down.
This was an excellent and balanced post, Eric. Jason told me about the conference a while back, and I was elated. The principles of ethics, morality, giving, sharing, caring… well, those are the ones we want in business. It’s NOT to exclude anyone, but rather to have people who all believe in “white hat” and the same PERSONAL goals together to teach and learn to do it RIGHT!
Funny how some people take offense if you say Christian … but they are the first to say it’s okay to talk about magicians, muses, witchcraft (taught nicely in Harry Potter, whose author admits she’s a witch), the “Universe,” New Age, etc. These people wouldn’t have a problem if you had a conference entitled “New Age Marketing Conference,” or “Magic Marketing Conference,” or “Marketing Witchcraft to Secure Your Prospect to Do Your Bidding,” “The Universe Teaches About Marketing Success!”
Hi Eric,
You promoted the New Age Stuff and none of these people blamed you for being divisive by promoting a religious theme.
As usual these pseudo liberals are anything but tolerant. Particularly of Christians. I know of no other group that offends their bloated sense of political correctness. Although Christian Republicans and Hi Profile conservatives are very familiar with this acidic drivel.
Eric You Cannot be Responsible for the OverSensitivity of Your Readers. Let them stew.
Thanks for the invite.
Sorry I can’t come it sounds like fun.
But I will pray for you.
Richard
Sorry to here about the complaints. I will not be joining you for your Christian crusade, but this is my choice. That being said, those of this world who are of religious faith, I stand with a beer in hand and toast to you all and may you all be blessed.
It’s your blog, you pay for the hosting so therefore, you can write whatever you want!
Thanks for giving the heads up on the conference!
Eric,
I am a Christian and took no offense to doing what you are called to do. You have a duty to take Christ into your Marketplace and you can not seperate your faith from your work life. I applaud you.
It is too bad that tolorance in this country is misunderstood as freedom FROM all religion rather than freedom OF religion. You have a right to practice your faith as you wish in this country which was founded on the Christian faith.
The intolorant “christian bashers” have issues of thier own to deal with and they are the true victums (of their own problems) not us Christians. I pray for them because Christ loves them as well. They are over sensitive and react incorrectly in situations like this. The only difference is that now you have many Christians that will stand up to them where 10 years ago there would be no posts on this blog like this (you have 100’s of comments). There would be only silent Christians and now we are more united, more brave, and more outspoken. I believe because 911 showed us that we can not accept all religions and faiths unconditionally, some evil acts of others need to be stopped. I can’t any longer accept all beliefs and the resulting actions of violence that their beliefs result in. Thus, I believe Christians are more outspoken, united and brave. Christians are not called to pray for their enemies and forgive. That makes a big difference in this world.
Eric, continue to hold Christian Web Marketing seminars! And don’t be afraid to bring your faith of Christ’s forgiveness and prayer for your (and our) enemies into your marketplace!!! We stand with you.
Eric, I am one of your recipents of Eric’s Tips. They are great,keep them coming. I also got the e-mail about the Christian seminar. I knew that I would not be able to attened but will be waiting for information about it when youare finished. NOW to the point of this e-mail! Living in “The Lake of the Ozarks” for sometime now, I guess one could consider me as somewhat of a “REDNECK”. I have a few sentences for those who were offended by your e-mail.
(1) It never occured to me to be offended by the phrase “One Nation Under GOD”.
(2) I never protested about seeing the “10″ Commandments posted in public places.
(3) I still say “Christmas” instead of “Winter Holidays”.
(4) I still bow my head when someone prays.
(5) I treat our armed forces veterans with great respect, and always have.
(6) I have never burned an “American Flag” nor do I intend to.
(7) I know what I believe and I’m not afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.
(8) AND, I place my hand over my heat when the play the “American National Anthem”!!!
Hello Eric
I can’t say I am surprised. But that surely doesn’t mean I agree. When you say christian or
anything with religion in it some take it personal.
They act as if you are single-ing out
the christians from the non christians. I took
it to mean you are an ethical person with morals and Godly principles.
So this Christian
Internet Marketing Conference is going to be above Board!. I agree with the lady who said:
Funny how some people take offense if you say Christian.
Some of your readers took it personal as if you were personally condemming them. I know that was not your intent and it was big of you to apologize. But you can’t apologize for having strong faith.
But you did
let everyone know you intended no harm. No one
is perfect and you do a really good job. You are part of the reason I finally got my blog up. Keep up the good work.
Warm Regards
Nadine
Eric
I see no problem from mentioning a Christian Conference. I took it as a great new idea and passed it to a friend who I think might be interested. I think christian like any other organizations need to do fund raising and this is the way to do it.
I would even encourage people from other faiths to attend, because they can learn some principals that they can even apply to different religions. So you don’t have to be a christian to attend. I guess anyone is welcome and you can’t beat the price. I wish I could come myself.
Best of luck in this conference.
Hi Eric,
I can’t believe that people are complaining about your mentioning the Christian Conference.
Don’t they realize that you are a person too, and you have other interests besides marketing and as such, you may mention such things in passing?
I’d be disappointed if you didn’t. It shows you are human and not ALL business ALL the time. I really like it when you talk about your family or your interests. I think is makes you more interesting and not one dimensional.
Scott
Hi Eric,
I can’t believe that people are complaining about your mentioning the
Christian Conference.
Don’t they realize that you are a person too, and you have other interests
besides marketing and as such, you may mention such things in passing?
I’d be disappointed if you didn’t. It shows you are human and not ALL
business ALL the time. I really like it when you talk about your family or
your interests. I think is makes you more interesting and not one
dimensional.
Scott
Hi Eric
I want to commend you, Alejandro Reyes and the other Christians involved in this conference. I wish it was in South Africa
I find it refreshing whenever Christians unashamedly confess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strive to live lives of integrity because of that faith. No true Christian despises or looks down on non-Christians - after all God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son.
As a 72 year old pastor, trying to make extra money on the Internet for the benefit of aids orphans, poor and needy people in South Africa, and not simply for self enrichment, I must say that the majority of Internet Marketer’s who have committed to “help you get started” have, in my experience, only one thing in mind - to enrich themselves. I know there are some wonderful exceptions and I am proud to be associated with some of them.
My respect for you has increased immeasurably because of your stand for Christ.
Keep up the good work my brother.
Peter Maritz
http://wifi-10505pm.ItsYourNet.com
Eric,
You most certainly did NOT offend me. You should not have offended any one else either. You have put in your blog that you knew there were many different faiths that read your pages and if you were not a Christian then not to worry about a conference.
Warm Regards,
Teddy Freeman
Hey, Eric -
Wow. You have far more patience than I. I don’t generally entertain ridiculous statements like some of those I’ve read here today, and frankly would simply ignore those with such narrow-minded comments.
I remember when I was talking to Alejandro a couple of months back, he had mentioned the conference to me - I thought it was a great idea. He is a Christian, and has connected with other marketers who share the same values… and what he wanted to do was bring together people of like-minded views to exchange ideas, share and educate each other in a positive and uplifting atmosphere.
Not all conferences have defined their focus this way. Some use technology as a focus, or internet celebs as the draw. You’ll find niche-specific conferences about everything under the sun. I’ve participated in conferences geared specifically toward women, some with an entirely sales-oriented focus, and many that were very cerebral and motivational.
This conference just happens to be one devised by a marketer who happens to be a man of faith, and chose to bring THAT joy into his work… and share it with others.
Comments I’ve seen here… geez. You’ve gotten every extreme. You are a Christian who happens to be a marketer. Informing your readers about a conference that you feel would benefit their business is what you are supposed to do! If you’d promoted an event that focused on NLP or some other specific with a focus on mindset, no one would bat an eye.
I hope the conference is a raving success, and I truly hope that you continue doing exactly what you do - exactly how you’ve been doing it… with a very obvious and open focus on your faith.
Warmest regards,
Lisa Preston
Hi Eric,
I would love to make it to the Christian Marketing Conference, but I’m afraid it’ll have to wait until my online endeavors pay out.
Keep up the good work!
Pressing on…
G
Eric,
Thanks for sharing about the conference. You and I met and had lunch together at the last Underground Seminar. I’m the guy whose working on a product in the health niche about how to overcome panic attacks.
Before the underground conference started I prayed that God would enable me to not get lost in the sea of unknown faces. At the very first workshop you strolled in with your backpack and sat down next me. When you introduced yourself as “Eric” I already new your last name!
I will pray for your son and for your family. Watching our kids suffer… well, it’s just beyond words. It’s a very helpless feeling. It helps a very small amount to know that you can begin to teach them about suffering and how to deal with it.
As for your announcement about the Christian marketing conference, thanks so much for sharing about it openly. I am puzzled why some would have a problem with this. Even if someone is from another faith or not faith at all I would think that they would realize that “Christian” is also a niche market. Why wouldn’t a serious business person want to learn as much as possible about what makes different people tick even if it’s something that they disagree with. I think many people are overly afraid of controversy. I think it is partly because people don’t often know how to disagree strongly AND maintain a sense of mutual respect.
I’m going to look into it to see if I can go to the conference.
I’m an atheist and proud of it. A christian marketing seminar? Well I’m not surprised, considering that this evil religion uses irrational arguments and emotional appeals on ignorant people to pick their pockets. Eric has the right to promote whatever he wants on his own web sites and blogs, and I have the right to ignore
????evil religion uses irrational arguments and emotional appeals on ignorant people to pick their pockets???? Wowza–I’m glad I’m not part of that religion, it sounds bad!
Thanks for ignoring.
Regarding the shipping charges for stompernet. Stompernet will reimburse those charges. If you cannot find the reference anywhere ,email stompernet to ask how but they will as of last Friday. Marv
Hi Eric,
I was surprised to see all the negative comments relating to people being offended by a Christian marketing conference. I thought it was hilarious how a couple people could create this much strife when all you are doing is trying to help people learn this business. The world is taking things way to personally! Those that responded negatively “completely missed” the whole point of what you were trying to do. Keep up the good work Eric. Those that can act like adults and see the forest through the trees are the ones that appreciate what you do.
All the best!!
Hi Eric,
Fortunately, you don’t have many bad comments, as was my first impression after reading your email.
I think those people are, firstly, missing the boat.
I’ve been to quite a few Christian conferences of many kinds, including “Worship” Seminars.
When it comes to the modern Christian movement,
it is as much a business and industry as it is about religion, although some would dispute that, but it’s true. No matter what the purpose of the conference, there is always, as in any seminar or meeting, the section to buy books, cd’s videos, T Shirts, etc. Most of the churches are most concerned with growth, which they equate with evangelism, and there is a vast amount of material, and speakers on how best to do this. This translates into a lot of periphial areas, including lights and sounds. Info on how to structure a ‘worship service’, programs of all sorts, and I could go on.
Heck, at the worship seminar, typically you will not just be having workshops on the various aspects of it, but featured are the companies that maybe even sponsor some of the artist with certain equipment, but also supply and feature various equipment and software, and also have their own section demoing and promoting microphones, keyboards, monitors, software, et al.
But those who are trying to disparage this are forgetting what is one of the prime rules in getting into marketing. That is- when choosing a market, the last thing you should do is base your decision on your personal preferences, and what you think the ‘market’ should want, or need- as opposed to finding out what market is buying, and demanding.
That is one of the cardinal rules, and those who ignore that invariably find themselves struggling, if not failing.
Lastly, and sadly, and ironically, those who are anti-Christian, however they couch it, are the ones who claim to be ‘tolerant’ and ‘open minded’ but are simply laying bare a latent bigotry of their own.
My Thoughts, and best wishes to you Eric, and good look with your endeavor at this conference.
Being a musician myself, I am not free to attend, but again to the rest of the commenters, don’t have blinders on when it comes to marketing opportunities.
Peace,
Jeff
My fellow internet marketers, I cannot believe what I am reading.
Religion is personal, Eric didn’t say give up your fait and follow me, didn’t him?
IM Conference is as any other IM Conference, the difference is it cost less then a usual IM conference (which is around $2000). This is positive; some of you look it over as a negative aspect of it!
Don’t want to go, just don’t; you are the one who are losing. Eric didn’t say everybody must go, didn’t he?
Eric is sincere and honest and shares his ideas with us, HELLO! This is POSITIVE!
Do you prefer to see him coming full of hype and lie to us?
Let’s talk about IM for a change, put questions, and try to learn as much as you can, tell us your accomplishments, your problems and so on.
Let’s react as a good community of Internet Marketers.
Michaela
Don’t bother to answer, I am not reading anymore your comments, from now on I am reading only the lesson comments.
It is ironic that one of the goals of using social media is for people to get to know the ” real person” they are doing business with; but here you get burned for doing so.
Congratulations Eric, on presenting this aspect of yourself and for extending the invitation. This seems a natural extension to your proclamation at the beginning of this series of lessons. You told us you were not going to do Internet Marketing the old way any more.
I hope you have a fun time. Colin
You are 100% right Colin.
Web 2.0 suppose to have a human face, make us closer, friendly, know and understand each other, and finally improve our business doing so.
If some of these offensive remarks will be posted in Twitter, Squidoo lenses, dig, blogs and so on, the accounts of people making offensive remarks will be closed now.
We are using the beauty of Web 2.0 to insult each other? It is incredible, it really is!
Regards
Michaela
Hi Eric, If people are that mad about you posting it, than get ready for the real deal. The time is coming you are for God or not, there is nothing wrong with your blog. Some people just don,t get it, we are about to see the beginning of the end, as long as you know where you stand is all that counts.
Good grief, leave the poor man alone! He’s trying to do some good in the world!
There are good and bad Christians as there are in every other religion (and among atheists and agnostics too.) And there is no reason to be “proud” of being an atheist Virginia. It doesn’t imply any special intelligence, knowledge, or skill on your part.
You are way over the top with your “evil religion” comments. It also indicates you don’t know the history of the western world very well if all you select are what you consider the bad parts (of which, I’ll grant you, there are many!)
And yes, you have every right to ignore his remarks as I have the right to object to your feeble, vindicative, and erroneous ones.
Eric, I registered for Illuminate 2008. Thanks for letting me know about it. I look forward to meeting you. The seminar sounds outstanding AND it’s close to my home. Yeah!
Brenda
i’ve got to fes-up and own that i am totally clueless to what you are referring to in mentioning ‘internet marketing’. i’m not just a newbee…i’m a bumbee-densewit-nitwit about such things.can you recommend an ‘internet marketing for dingbats’ or ‘dummies’(complt idiots)series that i might check out in the library?seems that everyone taking this course has a clue except mu…a clee ‘cept me(?) ed.
hey eric,
read the comment virginia made about christianity being an evil way. christians, please pray much for the wretch, as she is facing a christless eterity and will never taste ice cold lemonade,water or tea again.she’ll remember them though!ed
Eric, Your blog is great with such helpful information. I always enjoy receiving it and learn a great deal.
As for the Christian marketing seminar - what a great idea and service to the Christian community. I would love to attend but I am in the very, very beginning and novice stage that I feel I am not prepared for it.
Your information reaches across the board and anyone from any view point in life can gain from it. Being involved in the Christian marketing seminar is just one avenue of what you have to offer. It was put very well that most people would not be offended. Please continue to keep all of us informed with great information.
Hi Eric,This is the greatest promotion of all. Will not be their cos of the distance.Please keep it up.
When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15:19- 24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?
I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this?
Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
Ron,That is very good. You should read the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. Such as chap 8:13 “He has made the first obsolete.” and later in chap 10:9 “He takes away the first that He may establish the second.” You were quoting the old law written to a different people for a different time. Yes, we learn from it but as stated in Hebrews we are now under a different law. Just thought that I would clear that up for you.
THANKS ERIC FOR ALL YOUR GOOD WORK. KEEP IT UP AND DON’T WORRY ABOUT IT.
Let me guess, you evolved from a monkey?
am I right?
Well done Eric, never mind the negative comments, the promotion of the seminar hardly smacks of bible bashing. -:) For the record, I am a christian myself, sorry cannot be there due to distance (I am in Oz). And another thing, what most people tend to forget is that christians or christian influence is responsible for most of the wonderful institutions we have today that serve society. i.e Hospitals, Schools, aged care, refuges, etc. I am not pointing this out to mean we need a christian influence on the internet, (though it may not be a bad thing) but certainly people should not have preconceived ideas about attending a christian based seminar. Go for it I say. Regards, Fred
Eric, I have enjoyed all of your lessons so far, but I must chime in on the few that find promoting a Christian Event as distasteful and crass or that being a Christian is a bad thing. It seems to me the best thing that these few could have done is just say no thanks to the seminar. I’m sorry that they seem to have something missing in their make up. I wish I could be there, but other obligations keep me from it. Jim
I think Im going to hold a Satanists Internet Marketing Seminar!
Great ill be there, can i market my goodies?
Eric,
I’m sorry for the flac you’ve received in regard to mentioning the “Christian Marketing Conference”.
My personal sentiment is that mentioning a “Christian Marketing Conference” is not a pitch for:
1. Joining a church
2. Accepting Christ as your saviour
3. Request for tithe
4. Etc..
My understanding is that it is simply a conference that focuses on marketing from a Christian standpoint.
To feel the need to remove the term Christian for the sake of pleasing a few people seems to embark very closely a denial of who you are and what you believe in. I would think that by now most individuals who’ve been on your list for some time would be well aware of your beliefs.
Being a Christian and living a Christian life is not paramount to forcing it down anyone’s throat. It is unfortunate but Christian / Christianity and Jesus are two words that can cause a fair amount of disagreement in our society.
You are a Christian and are attempting to live your life accordingly and it can at various points take a certain level of bravery in this day and age to step up to the plate and proclaim one’s believe.
That is my take and I stand by it-
My hat is off to you Eric…good job.
Dear Eric,
I believe that it is a good idea and a GOD Idea for Christians to get together to network and fellowship together as far as business is concerned. Like GOD Almighty said in His Word in part that “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge”, and if this Christian Conference will empower Christians with the knowledge to be successful as an internet marketer, then keep on keeping on promoting this Christian Conference because the Body of Christ needs this now, In JESUS Precious name, Amen.
One Love, Minister Chris Smith
Love of Christ Ministries
c/o Chris Smith
13110 Quiet Canyon Dr.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760)265-6674
Hi Eric,
Just started to open my emails after an absence of a few days due to heavy load of work in the office. Yes, I work fulltime and today I found your emails buried beneath the hundreds.
I’m sorry to hear about your kids but I hope they have completely recovered as I’m sure they have for our good Lord is our Healer and nothing is impossible with Him.
Eric, don’t be upset over those negative comments you received but keep up the good work for Christ. Putting Christ in the marketplace and you will be blessed abundantly. A good way to evangelize too!
Much as I would love to attend the Christian Conference the distance is preventing me from doing so as I’m from Asia.
God bless.
Dora
Eric,
Your post was very enlightening and heartfelt. I for one think it was a spectacular thing. You keep doing what you think is right and all else will follow. Remember, you can’t please all the people all the time, but you can please the people who are in tune with your message!
Eric,
Been thinking of doing the same thing for a loooong time bro. I think your guy on the video made the point that it wasn’t just about people trying to get money out of you which sadly is what some of these seminars have become.
People don’t get so upset about Women’s seminar but they whine and whinge and a Christian seminar. I’m sure you didn’t expect to get all good reviews. This is the kinda thing that is bound to happen when Christians come out from behind the bushel and decide to let their light shine.
Let it shine bro!!
Trish
Eric,
A simple observation. I have a role in the US Govt. that studies the written word. A few people are correct in saying that religion is divisive. What they aren’t saying, which is clear in the tone, is that it is being used as an excuse. In this case, it is clear these people are using it as a crutch. A crutch to fail, to derail, underachieve, or whatever is making them unhappy. Don’t let anyone take your beliefs, keep doing what you do(which we are all getting for free may I remind everyone) and the rest will work itself out. Like the one woman above said, she’s unsubscribing. GOOD, it’s like TV, don’t like it, change the channel. You are doing great things out of a kind heart. Christian or not you are a good person.
Eric,
Again, thanks for all your great help. One problem though… I signed up for webhosting with HostGator, but am unable to get the WYSIWYG component going. I guess that’s the Phatastic part?
Anyway, I’ve successfully used the StartLogic hosting process and several other on free sites. I’m not an expert, but have been able to produce with the others.
Am I missing the obvious here? Believe me, I’ve tried multiple times… and am ready to get things really under motion.
Or perhaps you’ll cover that in the next session?
Thanks for listening and helping.
John
Hello ERIC:
I like much your blog. Thanks for the good advice.
GOOD BYE
I wish I would have known about that in advance. I would have loved to go!
NEXT YEAR?
THANKS, ANITA IN TEXAS
P.S. my son broke his arm too!
yes next year!
P.S. How do I get COPYSCAPE?
http://www.copyscape.com
P.S.S. — I wouldn’t apologize for inviting people to a christian internet mktg seminar anymore than I’d apologize to someone about going to church!
If anyone wants to unsubscribe, that’s fine. Less competition for me and my websites.
Hi Eric,
This Lesson and it’s posts are very intereesting. Eric keep up the good work and never mind the negative posts. Most of these people are scared to death of what awaits them but are so wrapped up in this world that they try their best to excape their destinies by tringing to deny others theirs. Will be praying for you brother. In Christ I pray!
Hi Eric,
It was the summer of 2007 when God started placing a burden for orphans and needy people on our hearts. In fact, Eric came home from work one day and said, “I am getting sick of this greedy, selfish, busy culture that we live in. I want to sell everything we have and move overseas to start an orphanage. Get out of this Godless society and start doing things that will matter for eternity.” Obviously, we didn’t do that, yet!
However, we had the opportunity to have dinner with Eric’s Uncle Tom and Aunt Marilynn, who are missionaries in South Africa, during Christmas of 2007. We discussed our desires to sell everything and start an orphanage overseas. When we were finished, they asked us if we knew anything about the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA (http://www.mhs-pa.org). Until that time, we didn’t know anything about it.
The Milton Hershey School is a cost-free, private, co-educational home and school for children from families of low income, limited resources, and social need. The School is funded by a trust established by Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine. Milton Hershey School offers a positive, structured home life year-round and an excellent pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education. Their vision focuses on building character and providing children with the skills necessary to be successful in all aspects of life.
Their students live on campus and are on a year-round program. So the student home and house parents, married couples, are at the core of each child’s stability and safety while they are here. The house parents provide guidance, support, and discipline while encouraging contact with the children’s parents/sponsors through phone calls, e-mail, and visits.
Eric and I had to see the school for ourselves, so we contacted Tom and Marilynn’s supporters, who are house parents at the school, and decided to go down and visit them. So we met John and Dorris Eisenhower and the girls in their student home. After the first visit, Eric and I felt like this was the place God wanted us to be. We kept looking on-line for an opening for house parents and in June of 2008 there was a job posting. We applied, excitedly, but were informed the following day that everything looked good, but our kids were too young. The school wanted the oldest child to be 5 years old or older.
Confused and lost to why God had placed this burden on our hearts but not allowing us to do anything about it yet was getting frustrating for the both of us. A few months went by and in September of 2008, God began to open up other doors of opportunity. By this time, we were in full swing of looking for a different job for Eric.
Soon thereafter, a network marketer shared with Eric a home based business opportunity that he felt God strongly lead him to accept. As we joined and explored the idea more, God began to show us that this was going to be one of the “how” or “means” He wanted us to use to fund things that He would place on our heart.
It was also at this time that God revealed the “what” to us. As we began to see the potential of making a significant income with this company God began to place on Eric and my heart to fund an orphanage. So we began to pray in this direction.
Surfing the web one day, God brought me to the Home Business Success Academy. This program offered quality training to successfully market anything on and off the net. Somehow I knew this was truly the tool God placed in my hands to be successful in our business.
As we began to work through my classes I started to realize the vast possibility and responsibility God was placing on our laps! God was showing me an avenue to make unbelievable amounts of money! I grew excited and wanted to share my buried treasure with Christians who had the same passion and desire. On February 6, 2009 God led me to create a facebook group called Build On The Rock Ministries to unite Christians together that shared the same vision and desire that God had placed on our heart to build, run, and empower people to construct Christian orphanages, clinics, feed hungry children, and fund “humanly impossible deep desires.
Build On The Rock Ministries was set up for people of action. It is a safe place where they can share the dreams God has placed on their heart and have the opportunity to give financially or be the one we will be sending. It is a group that prays and encourages each other with scripture. This group also promotes this group to their friends that have the same desires and gives out information to all their friends and family that will enable us to construct and empower the “Build On The Rock Ministries” projects. As of May 11, 2009 the Build On The Rock Ministries have 292 members and continue to add members daily. Since then, God has led us to incorporate this ministry and set it up as a non-profit organization, which we are now in the process of doing . On April 20, 2009 we appointed the following 6 members to be our administrative committee to keep us accountable and to help give us ideas and wisdom on all our decisions.
Our new mission statement is this: Whereas, it is the expressed by God in His Word, that “Pure and faultless religion is to look after orphans and widows in their distress” James 1:27. In accordance to this, He commands and empowers us, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.”Mark 16:15 and “To preach good news to the poor, bind up the broken hearted, proclaim freedom to captives!” Isaiah 61:1
With this being our foundational motive, the members of Build On The Rock Ministries, are enjoined to assemble themselves together to globally empower Christians to construct and maintain Christian children’s homes and coeducational institutes that will spiritually nurture homeless children through the age of 18 years of age with the Word of God and educate these children in a social, mental, physical, and financial need so that they can lead a fulfilling and productive life. These projects will be funded by grants, fundraising projects and personal donations.
As of May 17th, 2009 Eric and I have not seen much success in our online endeavors to yet share with anyone a honest key to unlock the online treasure. However, Eric and I have set up a home based business called, BuiltOnTheRock, LLC and have just opened our first kid’s furniture store online htt://firstkidsfurniture.com We believe and pray that this will be one of the means that God will use to bring Eric home so we can full time focus on funding building projects that God places on our heart.
Currently we are upgrading our furniture store and seeking to add some products. However, we want to bless other christians who have the same burden and desire God has given us.
We are looking for spirit filled christians who offer affliate programs or wholesalers that offer kids furniture, kids resources, kids educational books, …just about anything that has to do with kids.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in any christian who would be a good partner to our need email us at sales@firstkidsfurniture.com
Thanks God bless!
Eric–Sorry about your son. I copied your family pic. Have waited for response to the 40 software programs for $97. I’ve had problems with my computer and if your staff tried to download, that’s the reason I’m in the ‘CAN’T REACH FILE.’however, it’s my birthday today - and i’ want to take advantage on the trading pro system. i’ll leave a message for you - please accept my apology for my ‘creative’ approach. I respect your pricacy.
Any comment on the ‘BELIEF MANIFESTO’ INTRO.?