Ladan Lashkari: If this girl can succeed - so can you!
Edition #116
It’s been almost two weeks since I wrote the last edition of Eric’s Tips. I’ve been feeling lately that it’s time for something different, so I decided to stop writing altogether until I came up with something inspirational.
Last week I found the inspiration that I was looking for.
I want to tell you about a young woman who has overcome some extreme obstacles on her brief but challenging journey to internet marketing success.
Her name is Ladan Lashkari, and when I say she’s a young woman, that’s an understatement. At just 20 years old, she has a youthful look that defies the maturity she’s developed in such a short time.
Ladan Lashkari
I suppose in the online world, youthful success is not entirely unusual (I met a couple of 21-year-old internet millionaires last month in New York), but this story hasn’t even begun yet.
The fact that she’s a girl making money on the internet becomes much more significant when you realize where she comes from.
She lives in Iran.
When I came across that tidbit of information on one of her sites I was like, “are you serious?”
Make no mistake! like most Americans I’m ignorant in many ways! but I have heard a few things about Iran and its culture.
I know just barely enough to understand that a girl becoming a successful internet marketer in Iran is about the same as the Denver Nuggets winning the Superbowl! and yeah I know those are two different sports.
So I had to find out if it was true.
After several email exchanges, and some online investigation on my part, it became apparent that she is indeed the real deal. As I’ve gotten to know her a little bit over the past week, an incredible story has unraveled that needs to be told.
Maybe you’ll watch her life story in a movie some day, or see her on the front cover of Time magazine! either way just remember that you saw it on Eric’s Tips first 
Ladan was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, and lives there to this day.
There are political, economical, and religious obstacles that make it difficult for anyone to be a successful internet marketer in Iran, and in most cases even more difficult for a woman to do so.
With respect for Ladan, I’m not going to get into the details of the specific political and religious barriers that many women face in Iran, but just be aware that this story runs even deeper than I’m able to write about.
If internet marketing was a wrestling match, she’s starting the competition with one hand tied behind her back simply because of the place she was born into the world.
Next obstacle: the language barrier.
Although you wouldn’t know it from her articles and sales letters, Ladan was not born into an English-speaking family. She started learning the language at eight years of age, and devoured every English book she could get her hands on.
Even at such a young age, she began to realize that her fluency in English would open up more doors of opportunity throughout her life. Throughout her teen years, this fervor grew as she tackled the language head-on.
A true entrepreneur, she decided that she wanted to become independent and produce her own income. When her family bought a computer, she quickly began experimenting with ways she could turn it into an income stream. She tried all kinds of business; teaching Windows, graphic designing with PhotoShop, website design, and even learned C++ programming.
Even though she was able to make money through those avenues, she knew that there was a bigger opportunity out there.
At sixteen years of age, she discovered the world of internet marketing through the late Cory Rudl’s website. She bought and studied his internet marketing course, along with other ebooks and resources.
She knew right away that THIS was the business she wanted to be in.
Her friends and family tried to convince her that becoming a successful internet marketer in Iran would be IMPOSSIBLE, and that she shouldn’t continue to waste her money. If you’ve ever faced the negative energy of friends and family, you’ll understand that it’s a powerful force that can quench your enthusiasm and ultimately abort the launch of a new business.
Fortunately, her father believed in her, and the resistance of others made her more determined than ever to find success.
After about a year of learning and studying the business, she launched her first website, and the rest–as they say–is history. But that history has not been without its fair share of bumps and valleys.
Jumping into business forced her to take her English proficiency to a new level. For a long time it was difficult to read and comprehend the many technically-oriented ebooks that she acquired.
And if reading comprehension was a challenge, writing was an even bigger issue.
It would take her six hours to write and proofread an article, but her determination paid off. Today if you search for her name on a search engine, you’ll find a slew of her articles indexed all over the internet.
And as if writing weren’t enough, she wanted to write her own sales copy. Anyone who’s ever successfully written a sales letter will concur that being a good writer doesn’t make someone a good copywriter.
I’m amazed to say that Ladan is a good copywriter. Being a copywriter myself, I wouldn’t say that if it weren’t true. She applied the same vigor to learning the craft, as she applied to learning the language itself.
She studied articles and courses from the top copywriters, and practiced until she had developed her own style. While there is obviously some innate talent at work here, I’d say that she is also a testament that copywriting CAN be learned.
Starting her business was the beginning of a long uphill battle.
Because of the US embargo on Iran, she faces obstacles that most of us wouldn’t imagine. As I mentioned, her culture has already tied one hand behind her back. The language barrier effectively tied the other one. And the following problems essentially tied her feet!a situation that would cripple most marketers and paralyze them from moving forward in business.
Most people wouldn’t jump into a new business with their hands and feet tied. It’s impossible, right? Just don’t use the word “impossible” around Ladan!
To start with, she couldn’t get a credit card. That makes it pretty tough to buy anything online, wouldn’t you say?
My business relies on my credit cards for many things. Not a day goes by without several business-related charges to my credit card.
As I think about it, many of the products and services that I use come from sites that ONLY accept credit cards.
She can’t open a PayPal account. Again, this limits her ability to make online purchases. It also rules her out of participating in a large number of affiliate programs that only pay commissions via PayPal.
Of course probably the biggest disadvantage of not having a PayPal account is not being able to accept PayPal payments. She estimates that this one issue is costing her many thousands of dollars in lost sales.
She can’t get a merchant account, so it becomes very difficult to sell anything online.
She can’t have a bank account in US dollars. So that rules out another possibility of making or receiving payments.
To make matters worse, she can’t have any bank account that accepts wire transfers. This cripples her ability to receive payments from affiliate programs to her bank account, or from merchant services for her own products. So even if she can find a way to sell a product online, getting that money into her own hands is a huge obstacle.
She can’t cash any USD checks. That rules out most of the other affiliate programs.
She can’t travel. It’s almost impossible for her to get a visa to travel outside of Iran. This means that she has not been able to go abroad to attempt to open up accounts, and she can not attend any internet marketing seminars.
Those are just some of the barriers created by the embargo. There are many more limitations imposed by the Iranian government.
On top of these physical barriers, she also faces another kind of discrimination that continues to this day.
In a business built upon online image and perceived trust, she has been severely disadvantaged by the way much of the world views Iranians.
As she puts it, “the reactions are not very pleasant.”
She thinks it’s mainly due to the way the media has portrayed Iran and Islam. This has made it difficult to be open and build relationships online, as she has found that even her own subscribers, customers, and business associates look at her differently when they discover she is from Iran.
She says, “some people even act like I am a terrorist”.
She has received “hate” emails through her websites and also on forums.
“I know who I am and where I stand,” says Ladan, “but what the media shows the world and what my country’s government does has nothing to do with me. So I just wish people in the west - especially the United States - would understand this difference.”
Let me ask you a few questions!
Do you have a credit card?
Do you have a PayPal account?
Can you open a US bank account?
Can you receive US checks?
Do you have the freedom to travel?
Could you go to an internet marketing seminar?
Maybe you didn’t answer “Yes” to ALL of those questions, but for EACH question you answered “yes” to, you are starting one step ahead of Ladan.
Let me ask you a couple more questions!
Are you fluent in English?
If you said “Yes”, take two more steps ahead.
Do people view you as a terrorist?
No? Take three more steps ahead.
If this girl can do it, so can YOU. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are!it doesn’t matter where you live in the world! it doesn’t matter what other internal and external factors are trying to hold you down.
You CAN succeed.
In spite of all her challenges, Ladan views internet marketing as an easy opportunity to take advantage of, and she encourages others to do as she has done!
“I think there’s nothing hard about it. It’s the perfect kind of business for people who want to be independent and work for themselves in a business that there’s no limit to your success.”
If you’re just getting started, she has more advice,
“When you are just getting started, you should know it might take some time to make the amount of money you expect, and you should keep on and don’t give up - no matter how people around you try to disappoint you. I think this is the most important and difficult part… it’s where most people give up.”
In the three short years that she’s been in business, she’s worked hard and implemented many strategies that she’s learned by studying other successful marketers.
Out of everything she’s tried, she deems list-building as the most important component of her business,
“Nothing is more powerful than building a targeted responsive list and building a relationship with that list.”
While her income may not yet be on par with the internet marketing superstars, she’s earning a living online that would impress even those of us living in a more generous economy (she recently earned $6300 USD in a month).
The thing that must be kept in mind is that she is making more money than about 95% of the people in her country, and bringing home more income than her countrymen who have 30+ years of experience in their careers.
I’d love to see what she’d be capable of achieving outside the restraints of her county, and so would she, which is one reason she is considering a move to a locale more conducive of her business–such as Canada or Australia.
She says the biggest key to success is, “Believing in yourself, and promising yourself that you WILL reach your goals and won’t let anything or anyone stop you.”
When I asked her what makes her different from those who fail, she said that her success is derived from her persistence in facing and overcoming challenges and obstacles.
She points out one of her favorite quotes from Ross Perot,
“Most people give up just when they’re about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game, one foot from a winning touchdown.”
When she’s not working on her business, she enjoys reading self-improvement books (who would have guessed?), dancing, watching movies, spending time in nature, and going out with friends.
In other words, she’s just a normal girl with big plans and an indomitable positive attitude.
Today she has more than 20 websites, and she hopes to expand her business by 400% while continuing to help others find their own success.
You can learn more about Ladan and her business at these sites:
Ladan’s blog
Newsletter templates
Product ideas
List profit club
As Ladan says,
“If a young girl who got started when she was only 16 years old, with no previous business experience, with English being her second language, with less than $30 to her name, in a country where you can’t have a credit card or PayPal account and is under a strict embargo from United States, and so much more limitations…
If such a girl can succeed, how is it possible that YOU can’t succeed - while you may not even have one of these limitations?”
Ladan will never give up.
I hope you don’t either.
As always, you can leave your comments here in the blog.
Have a great day!
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Update: This article was published 03/10/2007. In the years since then, Ladan moved to Malaysia, and continues to succeed in her business ventures.
We have absolutely no excuses now. Not that we had before anyway. Go, go, go Ladan. When you write your auto-biography, put me down for a copy…. I’ll even learn Arabic to read it! Please accept all our best wishes from the ‘easy’ side of the fence. Much respect, Steve (UK)
No need to learn arabic. That’s iran and they speak Farsi.
if you say farsi ,farsi is an Arabic word to you have to say parsi you guys have to respect 7000 years of iran history i am 14 years old and i know this things and good job Ladan you are really great i am from iran too but i live in thailand pattaya
As Sepehr said, Iranian language is not Arabic, actually Iranian speak and write in Persian (Parsi) , but the alphabet is similar to each other, The Persian alphabet consists of 32 letters while Arabic has 28 letters. It should be known by every one that Iran has an old magnificent history and culture which belongs to 5000 years ago while there was nothing special about Arabs in that time, they have lived in desert as bedouins for many years while Iranians were living in outstanding land which has certain laws for living as the factor of civilization.
There are many other wrong impressions about Iranian people and culture which have been published around the world,as you know it’s all about dirty politic.
Dear Eric
Thanks a lot for writing this outstanding article about a very young Iranian talented girl who inspired me a lot.
Goodjob Ladan Lashkari, all the best
Excellent - Excellent - Excellent article!
It isn’t often you find a life story as compelling as Ladan’s! Everyone, young, old, male, female, everywhere should take example from this young lady’s story.
I congratulate you on publishing this outstanding article, unfortunately I really do not know how you can ever top it?
Ron Coble
Wow! What an inspiring story. It’s amazing what persistance this young woman has shown to move past all those obstacles and stay centered in faith that she would succeed. And I’m absolutely sure that she has much more success ahead of her.
Wow!!! Ladan’s story is quite amazing and at the same time quite humbling. The next time I think about complaining about things not going so well online, I’ll refer back to her story.
Nathan
Thanks for sharing this story, Eric. It encourages me to keep trying. I think I may have quit a couple times just short of the goal, but I get up and keep trying. Storys like Ladan’s help us all to keep trying. On the cover of the DVD “Facing the Giants” there is a line that I have adopted: “Never give up…Never Back Down…Never lose faith…” It lools like Laden has learned this very well.
Wow…what an inspirational story. I’d love to hear how she overcame all of those obstacles.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow this is truly an amazing story, very inspiring. I will check out her websites.
I enjoy your newsletters, and tips thanks so much.
Thank you so much for this story. I was just thinking yesterday 3/9/07 where you had gone
WOW, Ladan…I thought I had obstacles! I admire your determination and you have given all of us a benchmark that will be very difficult to match, but certainly achievable. I am very new to Internet Marketing and have so much to learn…I only hope that I can be one tenth as successful as you in your first year. Much more success to you and lots of respect…
Richard Meserve
Dearly Beloved Eric:
This is coming right on time for me. You know that sometimes you get to a point where you are wondering if your ladder is leaning on the wrong wall and then you get such a reconfirmation and affirmation from someone like you with such a story like that of Ladan and you are like, this is it and nothing more to make you never ever give up.
What more is there to the limitation and challenges that one who is facing the internet business route can experience that will surpass the ones you mentioned in relation to Ladan? If there is any other, it is going to be minute.
Thank you for always being an encourager. Please, keep it up!
You are pumping life into some dying fires…
Looking forward to your next tip!
Remain blessed and a blessing.
Regards,
Olakunle Solomon Fatoye.
It’s truly inspirational. No one can have any kind of excuses. She’s simply amazing, excellent and role model for every one. Especially for womans who want to succeed in online marketing. We will wish her to grow more and more.
Over the years, I have joined (and unnsubscribed from) more Internet Marketing mailing lists than I can count. But, your list is one of the few I still read — and I’m certainly glad of that today: Laden’s story is amazing, her success is inspiring and the fact that you brought her to our attention is a real gift. Thank you, Eric!
Wow. But I looked at the websites….. one with a Canadian address, one with an American address, they accept paypal and credit cards…. So was the answer simply to find a partner or accommodation person in another country?
Lynda- she was able to get a Canadian mailing address. She uses a third party payment service called Plimus. They are basically a middle man for vendors such as Ladan who are unable to accept credit cards or Paypal. Plimus accepts all the payments, takes a fee, and pays Ladan her profits.
Very impressive and have all respect for Ladan Lashkari and her achievements.
I am sure she could teach many of us how she is generating that kind of income.
As for myself, have been on this game (IM) full time for 8 months and have little to show for besides knowing and understanding things that have not yet materialized (magnetized) to use an IM term.
I am fortunate enough to be able to afford to spend that kind of time learning as my staff takes care of my other business that puts bread on the table. Being in Dubai, and seeing how may opportunities are and how I could say yes to a $6,000 or more job offers that come in every now an then it is not easy to refuse since my IM business is producing close to nothing.
But reading (entirely) Ladan Lashkari’s story it does inspire me. As a Canadian businessman, doing business in Japan, China and now UAE, I believe my understanding of cultures and business is on balance but never in a million year I could understand how she managed to do it.
I guess if there is a will there is a way would explain it.
Way to go Ladan Lashkari, if you ever come to Dubai would be more then happy to meet and pick your brains
P.S. Steven Lucas, Iranians are not Arabs but I understand what you meant and I know you meant well.
Regards,
Nicholas Mancini
This is one truly inspirational and amazing story. As what i can see, Ladan has determination and alignments to precede her goals, even with all the obstacles and difficulties. I too was on her shoes sometime ago. My culture and her’s are almost similar. With all the difficulties of that and this, i almost give up. Until i read and found people are more unfortunate than me are able to pursue their dream. If they can…… if Ladan can, why can’t i. Thanks for sharing Eric.
Romico
Thank You, Eric!
One of the things I appreciate about your e-zine is that often times when I need a boost, you come through. And how I have needed a boost lately. If I may, I would like to share a little comparison, not to take anything away from what you have written but perhaps add to it.
I will turn 64 in a couple of months. Just before my 54th birthday, I suffered my third heart attack, severe enough that I underwent by-pass surgery, receiving 5 by-passes. Because I also suffer from asthma, from chemical exposure, less than a year after the surgery I discovered I had developed osteoporosis caused by one of my ashtma meds. I was working in a fairly lucative field but because of the osteoporosis, I had to change jobs which cut my salary by more than half. Added to that, I found out that insurance that was suppose to cover 100% of my medical expenses, only covered the hospital so I was left with over 50K to pay myself. What was left of my 401K, after a market downturn and penalties, went to pay a small part of this. A couple of years after the osteoporosis was discovered, I became unable to work and had to take disability retirement. I also had to sell our house and move to a warmer area because of my health. Today, I have maybe one day out of two weeks that I am able to do meaningful work.
I started studying Internet Marketing about 4 years ago and of course the first thing I ran into was information overload, so many conflicting “secrets” and plain old run of the mill BS. I have yet to collect my first dollar from on-line marketing but a couple of days ago I discovered that my efforts at list building are starting to pay off. It still can’t really be called a list, just a couple of subscribers but it is progress and it shows me that it can be done.
To Ladan I would say hang in there. I sincerely hope that she is able to relocate to a friendlier area. I know enough of Islam to know that those who honestly believe are far different from those who use it as an excuse for their violent behavior. Your story has added hope for me. As you have said, if you can overcome your hurdles, there is hope that I too can overcome my own.
Again, thank you Eric and Ladan for the boost.
Ken
Great Thanks Eric you’ve exposed me to Ladan, I got deep inspire. “The Internet Marketing Non-Guru” found young Ladan, as too here in Indonesia young Anne Ahira stated by Tung Desem Waringin in Global Internet Summit in Jakarta followed by Asia Academy Internet Booth Camp. Both you and Tung consistently inspired all as too Stephen Pierce sadi: Never Give Up, Never Give Up. All difficulty nothing but opportunities and the solutions is a must, our Sucess.
A well-written and inspiring article. I think it will make me get off my backside and stop procrastinating. I want to take a leaf from her book and get things moving.
Thanks to people like Joel Comm and Mike Filsaime, my online earnings have gone from pocket money to a nice income. I always believed that you needed a lucky break, but now I realise that you just need to follow somebody else’s success story and then put your own ‘twist’ on it. Although many just want to earn money for doing nothing, Ladan’s story show’s that this just isn’t true. Truly inspirational!
Eric, She’s amazing, awesome, interesting, extraordinary and a great role model for those who want to succeed in internet marking. Now, no one can have any excuses “Not to be an Internet Marketer”. Let’s wish her to grow more and more.
Very inspiring indeed!
Because of the internet we realize that we are living in a Global Village. There is almost no limit where we can’t communicate on this planet.
Now, if people could do the same thing in the way they think and remove the road blocks of their own mind and realize that boundaries on this planet are man made and don’t really exist.
Ladan you are a pionneer in your own field. People don’t like changes. History has shown great women ,which in their own time were regarded as marginal, but now we admire them.
Go for it and whatever you do or don’t do, there will always be complaining people. Believe in yourself. Walt Disney was regarded as a person with no imagination and Einstein as a deficient slow mind young boy. Pfftt!
Go for it Ladan and don’t look back!
Paul
I am ashamed myself, I have been living all these years in a greatest country and infinite opportunies but I kept my mind in the view of closed barriers of the world. Ladan is amazing, she has a guts to smash all the obstacles and lead others to discover the opportunies.
Thanks Eric for bringing this kind of examples for our lives. I am with you from now on, this is the first time I went through your Email which inspired me as I read your story about Ladan.
Thank you again,
Kabir
DEAR ERIC.
GREAT DAY.
I AM AFRAID THAT IT IS LOVE STORY (LOL).
THIS GIRL IS EXAMPLE FOR THE WORK HARD AND CHALLENGE THE DIFFICULTS AT THE MARKETING PROGRAMES.
I HOPE SO THAT I CAN DO THAT MORE THAN 2 YEARS I DO NOTHING COST MY SELF MUCH MONEY WITHOUT EARN PENNY.
THANKS MY FRIEND.
Perseverence! I like that! She must be very clever. I wonder if she is able to get and spend any of the money she is making. The world is connecting. She is one example. We have all the tools we need and 10 million competitors. I’m ready to take my marketing efforts into other languages than English. English speakers have more money right now to spend and we are the target of everyone’s marketing but if you look carefully at (for example) Joel comm’s blogsite, you’ll notice that the visitor has the option of translating the pages and ads into the language of their choice. Does anyone know where I can get that program and capability on my websites and blogs?
Now, back to work.
The human spirit is the human spirit. Once we make up our minds that we are going to do something, there’s no stopping us. Therein lies the reason that most of us are not experiencing the success we would like to.
We just haven’t made up our minds yet. We may say we have, but, do we really believe ourselves?
Thanks for sharing Eric.
What an inspiration! I have had some similar experiences because I have challenges but not like Ladan. Like Ladan, I WILL NOT QUIT! Some of my inspiration: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond imagnination. It is our light more than our darkness which scares us. We ask ourselves-who are we to be brilliant, beautiful, talented and fabulous. But honestly, who are you not to be so?” Marianne Williamson
“What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve” - Napoleon Hill – (Famous Author of “Think and Grow Richâ€).
“In matters of science, the authority of thousands is not worth the humble reasoning of one single person.”
- Galileo Galilei
eric wow that is a very amazing story.i do want to have my own internet business.but right now i cant get a checking account.or a credit card because of my credit.but iam very interrested in your writing program.and the offer you sent me.i want to purcase i am trying to find a way.tammy thanks so much for sending me ladans story.please respond soon. thanks so very much.
Thank You Eric! What a wonderful and inspiring story. We need more of these real life stories published across the mainstream media.
I applaud this young woman’s efforts and her drive. May she be an inspiration to us all who strive to be successful in all of our pursuits in life. Ladan’s example has come at a time when prejudices and hate seem to permeate the world causing many of us to put up our own walls or barriers and formulating opinions about people who are not “neighborly”. When we stop to take stock of what’s really going on around in the world we find that crossing geo-political and cultural barriers reveals people who are non-threatening that live in “restricted” societies and that these people have the same dreams and desires that we do and nothing, not even friends, family or even governments can prevent pursuing fulfillment of these dreams.
I went and checked out her blog and this young woman has much knowledge and information about marketing on the internet that she freely shares.
Bravo Ladan! Bravo Eric!
I have printed Ladan Lashkari’s name and posted it above my computer to remind myself that overcoming obstacles strengthens my own resolve and the road to success is lined with precious gems like this story. Success to us all!
Fred
Thank you Eric for publishing this story and thank you everyone for your kind words.
I’m very happy to hear my life story has inspired you to believe you can really succeed in this business.
I wish I could reply to each of the comments one by one, but it would just take a lot of time and space here.
I wish you all the best in your Internet marketing adventure and hope that you reach all your goals in your life!
All the best,
Ladan
Hi Ladan,
I appreciate what you’ve done.
I’m gonna publish an article about you in my blog! wish you More Success in Life and Job
All the Best,
Behnam
salam
The WOW Factor…
Occasionally I’ll run across a post that just makes me say WOW.
Not much else I can say about this.
Read it for yourself.
G-Man
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God bless you, Ladan! You are an inspiration to all of us who are trying to find success with ecommerce.
I will be viewing your website next so that I can learn from you.
I have been running e-stores for two years now, and I still have not met with much success. Ebay was somewhat encouraging to me, but the costs were mostly prohibitive.
I invite you to visit Collectible Suite Deals, and I welcome your comments and suggestions.
By the way, I almost married an Iranian in the early 1980’s, and I understand more than most Americans what obstacles you have been encountering.
Best of luck,
Susan Polich
Thank you Eric for bringing us this incredible story. Thank you Ladan for being an inspiration by showing how important it is to have determination and belief in ourselves to accomplish our goals. That is the only obstacle a lot of people have to overcome.
All the best to you,
Ted
You really nailed it with this one Eric, what a wonderful, inspiring story! It truly goes to show that we can do anything we put our minds to and have our heart in.
All the best,
John Michael
Wow! This is one gutsy lady! Thanks very much for this very inspirational article Eric. We really have nothing to complain about after reading this. I’m in awe.
Great story! All my excuses just flew out the window. Information overload has had me running in circles throwing money at all the little ’schemes’ that come along. I finally quit opening most of them, except Eric’s Tips, of course. Thanks for the much needed motiviation!
Mark B.
Thanks Eric and Ladan. As someone earlier said - just when I need some inspiration - you come through. Good timing, I just launched a new website a week ago and have made $1.55 so far. I’m off and running … But seriously, there is so much to learn in this industry and so much to filter through to get to the nuts and bolts of what really works and what is ethical at the same time. I’m taking a serious look at Ladan’s website and blog - seem informative.
Congratulations Ladan. You are an inspiration because of your incredible determination, persistence and perseverance, not to mention a large dose of talent.
Here in the “West” we have it easy by comparison to conditions in Iran, and this leads us to become lazy, and come up will all sorts of excuses as to why we can’t succeed, to the point that it often takes a major crisis in our lives to make us get up an get on with it. You have exposed this folly by succeeding against unbelievably difficult conditions. There is no doubt at all that your online future is going to be a financial dream, but I suspect even greater things are destined for you. I will be watching and waiting for that to happen.
Thanks Eric for introducing us to Ladan. In the years to come we will have reason to say,”I first heard about her from Eric’s Tips!”
Kindest thought to all,
Veronica
What wonderful testamony to the indomitable human spirit, truly inspirational. Thank you both for being who you are.
As ever,
Palmer
Truly amazing, Eric!
My best wishes to Ladan. And keep up your excellent tips.
Sounds challenging indeed, but no more challenging than the millions of Americans who have endured extreme hardships and challenges, including the ultimate challenge to make this country great and what it is today. If you want examples of heroic efforts to achieve success, you need go no further than your own American history book! I’m really sick and tired of people using Americans as examples of quitters and losers who will give up when the going gets tough…Im sorry Eric, but you missed the mark this time. Her efforts are noble indeed, but nothing like the heroic accomplishments being achieved every day right here in our own country. BTW, there are legitimate reasons why Iran is under embargo which you failed to include in your tear-jerking rhetorical….Iran has declared itself the enemy of the west… They’re tyrannical dictator is at this moment making threats to destroy the west with nuclear weapons. Before you go jumping on the “Blame America First” bandwagon, I suggest you stop blaming America and lay the blame of her challenges at the doorstep of the person who deserves the blame…President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Sorry for getting political on your blog Eric, but you went there, and it really ticks me off….
Like Eric said “Like most Americans I’m ignorant in many ways!” You are not objective at all, i don’t want to go to politics but just to give you different point of view. Iran never threated USA to destroy it with Nuclar weapons, it’s just USA propaganda. USA wants to have control on every nation, how is that , that USA can have Nuclear Bombs and Some other country can’t? Only reason why Iran wants to make Nuclear bomb is to defend them selfs from USA potentional Attack. when you see what happened with neighbour Iraq. I am comming from one country that was unjustfully bombed by USA, and i now what i am talking about. I don’t hate Americans, but when i see USA with their powerful army and Nuclear weapons attacking all those week countries including mine, i can’t think better reason than making Nuclear bomb in order to deffend myself from it’s aggresion.North Korea Never attacked USA or any country, but USA call it axis of evil, little contradicting speach from one country that goes around the world and attack other nations.
What shallow-minded reasoning! Brian, you’re a shame to the thousands of Americans who, against all odds, achieve their dreams. You’re a shame to the millions of people worldwide, who in spite of challenges and constraints, succeed. All these people succeed because they are not shallow minded like you.
Brian, are you a success? I doubt it. But even if you are, you probably had everything laid on a golden platter. ‘Nuf said!
Iran isn’t allowed to have nuclear eneregy,how it can have nuclear bomb?As igor said it’s just USA propaganda.OK,always USA can decide which country can have something???
Brian- I’m *almost* glad someone finally disagreed with the article… it wouldn’t have felt like my blog if there were no controversy, lol ;). In response, I don’t think I missed the mark; I think you missed the point of the article. It’s not about politics, and I did my best to even keep any political undertones to a minimum. Apparently I succeeded in doing so. Had I not laid my political standpoint aside, you would have been able to discern that I am a patriotic Republican who fully supports our president in the war on terror, and has deep concern about the regime in Iran. In fact I did try to make it clear that Ladan is a victim of her own nation, as well as of discrimination from other nations. Had I gotten into “why” she’s a victim, it would have turned not only political, but also certainly religious. I could have delved into those topics, but honestly it would have necessitated that I turn the article into a full book. As Ladan said, she is not defined by her nation’s president. I could give you more information that might convince you that she’s OK, but it’s a sensitive issue and there are certain matters that are probably best not discussed publicly on the internet. She’s certainly not anti-American in any way… hey her favorite quote is from Ross Perot
There are millions of stories of heroic accomplishments by millions of people throughout the world in economically-challenged nations, suppressed people groups, as well as in developed countries such as our own. Her story is just one of the million, but it’s a good one. If you have an equally inspiring internet-marketing related story from an American I’d love to hear it.
The Ladan story is inspirational; we don’t have any excuse for failure.
Eric thanks for writing about her, you are a good American, and I am totally agreed with your position.
In any circumstances, the courage, the perseverance, the hard work, the moral values must guide us to our success!
Again, Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Michaela
Thank You Eric,
And thank you Ladan Lashkari for being you and sharing with all of us, that have an Easy button, but still spend much of our time complaining.
I pray that these communications and many others can superceed the tensions between our governments. It does emphasize the fact that the tensions are bueracratic and not between the peoples!
May God bless us all!
Hi Eric,
thanks a lot for posting a real motivational IM success case. From these type of posts, it really shows that besides being an IM guy, you are a wonderful human caring for your subscribers.
I keep learning a lot from your posts.
Sincere thanks
Rajesh
interesting…she is making more than many of us in the states, namely me!
Thanks Eric for sharing Ladan’s story, how she’s dealing with the barriers in her life and has risen to become a successful internet entreprenuer. I’m a new subscriber and I’m glad that I’ve found your newsletter… you’re a breath of fresh air and Ladan’s story is a conformation to keep pluggin away.
Very inspiring story Eric. Wishing Ladan the best. Her story has certainly touched me. I hope this story will also inspire others in her country and signal a new day for so many women out there.
Best,
Ana
Thank you for that inspirational article -Her inspiration and determination and the way you made the presentation is fantastic.
MHEN
Hi Eric,
What a pil booster to all of us even if you are not in this IM world. This real life story is for what ever we do in our life.
As usual to me you are one of my best honest IM marketer beside some great IM marketer around i have known since i get into this very interestim IM world.
I do agreed with you, this a pil bootser or i call it as a real great motivational true story that you have published. I think Ladan has shown all of us as an example how she could do it besides all the hassles and blockers she has to face and overcome. If she can do it why not all of us if you are willing to take the chanllenge in life. This a amazing real life story that can make us proud of her and do push us further. She is smart in making things happen.
Thanks for sharing the case to all of us. Keep it up even there are some people do have a different opinion about your articles, this is life. We can’t please everybody.
Thanks.
cheers,
flwong
At a university in the mid-70’s, one of my best friends was a Ph.D. student from Iran. Over the next 10 years he brought his entire family to live in the U.S. I’ve also travelled in that part of the world (not Iran) and it saddens me to see such a wonderful young woman judged by perceptions that have nothing to do with her. I hope Ladan does have the chance to work online “wide open” - she’ll be great.
In fact, she already is.
kay
Despite all the barriers of distances and politics and religions, with one click the Internet brings us together…. and I think that is a marvelous thing!
I was so thrilled with Ladan’s story! She inspires me to persist in my IM efforts, and I am grateful for that.
I sincerely wish the best for her, her family, and her country.
Wow! Thanks for sharing that inspiring story, Eric.
In more than one way (sans the political issues) it reminds me of how things were in 1995 when I started working online. One message stands out clearly - ‘Quitting simply is NOT an option’.
Ladan, you ROCK! Good luck and all success.
Dr.Mani
You should Digg this story and let all those quitter to read this!!! Damn good story!!
I love your work, Eric - as much for helping to humanise our perception of the people of Tehran as anything else. Great stuff!
Ladan’s story is truly an inspiration. I wonder how she did it without ever thinking of giving up? This woman is indeed made up of such tough stuff.
I, too, am facing some of the challenges that she faced and only recently found the will to strive. Been in this business, well to be more accurate, tried to be in the business for more than 7 years and just had $10 to show for it. This business plunged me deeper in debt that maxed out my credit cards. So now I’m where Ladan was when she started — no credit card, can spend just $30, can’t open a PayPal account, can’t travel outside my country, etc.
Her story truly inspired me to hang on to my dream of earning online. As they say here in my country (translated in English, of course): “If you really want to have something, there are a lot of ways on how to achieve it; if you really don’t want it, you will always find excuses not to do anything.”
Kudos to you, Eric for writing Ladan’s story!
Hi Eric,
Many people in many countries face daily obstacles more because of their situation, rather than the country they live in. Laden has learnt to overcome obstacles and that should be the lesson to everyone else, there are always ways to overcome any obstacle, perhaps the hardest task is finding the way around, over or through those obstacles.
Tim
Sounds made up. I’m calling BS on this one.
Eric,
Your newsletter is one of the few that I actually read, word for word.
While I hope you don’t put your business on “pause” too terribly often as you await inspiration (I wouldn’t read your blog if it didn’t inspire me!), the wait was worth it this time.
Best regards,
Tom
I know Ladan for quite some time now.
We’ve spoken to each other on Skype.
Perfect English, great ideas, very innovative and a clear view of what she wants.
Given the circumstances, that’s an amazing accomplishment!
However ….
‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’.
Ladan will get there.
Her attitude will be responsible for that.
She’s simply amazing.
Honestly, I really love this young woman.
Case Stevens
Dear Mr Eric,
YOU are doing something wonderful to this genaration. Iam challenged by this girl’s story becouse most of her limitations are similar to mine ,except for religious intorrorance.
Keep on with your good work for humanity.Show me way to get involve in coming out of poverty.
cheers,
David
Thanks so much for this- as I am working hard myself to make it online and you helped me alot.
I hope this page will not get her in trouble with her government.
Blessings on you and your family Ladan !
Steve
Thank you Eric for such an amazing and inspiring story. There are many people in many “third world” countries who are facing many obstacles in pursuing their dream of internet marketing. Ladan’s story would surely inspire all of them to not give up and take step forward no matter how difficult it would be.
Thanks again, Eric.
God Bless You, Ladan.
Very inspiratonal. I have web in my language and want to do business with english speaking area but I know that my written english is not good so i was always reluctant to start with it.But now I see a very brave young lady and must say that give me boost to start trying harder beacouse it can be done.Thank You Eric and Ladan.
I have nothing but respect for Ladan, I know of the hardships people face in Iran as my friend and her mother are from Iran (funny that my friends mother is called Ladan also). I believe this to be a true story of endeavour and strength over adversity.
While I appreciate what Brian is saying, you do have to look at this from the angle that Ladan has not asked for the embargo put on her nation, and like most Iranians has not got any relationship with the politics suppressing them. What sets Ladan apart from the majority is that we know a HUGE 95% of people fail in building an online business….and thats with the Paypal accounts, credit cards, English as their first language etc.
Eric, you have truly hit the mark in my eyes, and Ladan if you read this I truly wish you the best in everything you do, you are a real inspiration to all who wish to start online. It may not seem like much but you have gained my full respect, and I hope the respect of others that read this great story.
Truly one of the most inspirational stories I’ve read! What determination! Thanks, Eric, for sharing Ladan’s story and encouraging us to not only stay the course, but to realize how many blessings and advantages we do have.
Eric & Laden,
Very inspiring.
It brings to mind, that maybe the most difficult challenges ARE NOT those which are imposed by ones circumstances, but rather those imposed by/in ones own mind.
Regards
Well done Ladan!
Her blog looks great as well as some of her salesletters. This is sheer motivation!
I was thinking about giving up, before I read this article
Very inspiring indeed!
Way to go Ladan, and thanks for sharing this great story Eric
Eric
That was a good post indeed.
And Ladan reserves it 100%.
And more…
An example for everybody.
I am wondering… how many of the readers of this
post will be motivated THAT much to overcome
their own barriers and create their own star in
the Internet Marketing’s Sky…
What else do people need… ?
Very inspirational story.
Regardless of whether an American doesn’t like her because she’s from Iran, or some Iranians don’t like people from America, the real message of this post is that anyone can get up off their behind and do something to change their circumstances. The trick, of course, is to keep doing things until it starts working.
Every one of us can find enough excuses not to do things. The achievers in life just get on with it.
Wow! This is truly an inspiring story!
I just started my journey in the internet marketing world & this is just the kind of story that I need to boost my spirit.
I’ll keep myself posted to Ladan’s journey for sure!
Truly an inspiring story for us. Once you believe in yourself nothing or no one can stop you.
Thank you for sharing her story Eric. I think
everyone who feels like giving up should
read this article over and over again, I know
I will. This is motivation and inspiration x 1,000.
Dan here from Germany, sorry for my lousy Kraut-English …
After all these “blind sheep” following the “bellwether” comments, there must be ONE more disagreement than from this pseudo patriotic Brian K. Shoemake guy, to make Eric even more glad.
(I use to provoke to get attention …)
Erics Allegation: “If this girl can succeed - so can you!”
Sorry Eric, but this allegation is obviously meant encouraging, but in fact very misleading.
Comment Quote (John Michael): “It truly goes to show that we can do anything we put our minds to and have our heart in.”
IS THAT TRUE?
When you are really good at something, no matter what, it appears very easy, natural and self evident FOR YOU. But that does NOT mean, that everybody could do the same, only because it’s (easy learnable) achievable for YOU. That is not my opinion, but fact. Sitting inside looking out is very different to sitting outside looking in on the same thing.
I’m not talking about mindset, attitude, heart, effort, diligence, persistence and all these virtues, that are prerequisites for any success. I talk about ABILITY and TALENT.
Abilities and Talents can’t be learned, they are given, like an arm or a leg. You can develop and facilitate Abilities and Talents like you can train an arm or a leg, making it stronger, skillful and better performing, but you only can work with, what is potentially there.
Abilities and Talents are very randomly allocated in our brains.
Some people are potentially good Sportsmen, some are good Musicians, Internet Marketers or whatever, or not good in anything at all.
Now everybody can learn anything to a certain degree, from poor to perfect, depending on natural given Ablility and Talent. Nobody can act beyond the natural given borders. Examples:
Everybody can learn to play Golf, but earn a living on the PGA Tour?
Everybody can learn to play the Piano, but earn a living giving Concerts?
Everybody can learn to market (struggle) on the Internet, but earn a living as an IM?
As a Golf and Tennis Teaching Pro I know a lot about how people move, think and learn.
(BTW: I run my own Public Golf Resort here in Germany: http://www.pro-golf.de)
(After 3 hours of writing I decided to go back and break at this point for a short version and write an ebook in German and English about this topic, thanks Eric for this inspiration)
Erics Allegation: “If this girl can succeed - so can you!”
You know what, you can’t, because you don’t have her Personality, not her Abilities and not her Talent. Talents of this caliber never cared about any obstacles, as well as Eric or the very few other guys I use to listen to in this arena. They go their way, no matter if in Iran, Northpole, Timbktu, on Moon or Mars.
I don’t know about my Abilities and Talents in IM yet (newbie-uah), but I will find out. Certainly not by following 10 step patented systems to wealth, or kiss the ass of any blood sucking “GURUS”, making money not with their Abilities, but with your hopes and desires. People never buy what they need, but what they want, they say. Sell them, what they want and get rich, ok? This is as bad or worse than selling cocaine.
I’m waffling now, but one last thought:
Salesletter: Follow these 10 easy Steps and succeed … blahblah. Do it like me and get rich … blahblah.
Obviously many wannabe IM buy this crap, making the “GURUS” rich.
My Golf lesson: I’ll show you 10 steps of a perfect golfswing. If you do it like me, you can earn your living on the PGA Tour and defeat Tiger Woods. Funny.
Depending on the students Abilities and Talents I will have very different results, from poor to ???
Do you really think, that if you walk a mile in the shoes of Eric or Ladan or me, you will gain similar results?
Dan
Great sales letter Eric! Your affiliate commission on this one should be huge!
Inspiring story.
Thanx for sharing the wonderfully inspiring story Eric.
I love the way you write these stories in your blog…
Ladan, your story made me feel even stronger in my belief that
my countrymen/women in the Philippines can really make it with
enough hard/smart work and determination.
Would it be okay if I share your story to my people when I go visit and do a seminar there in June?
Joel Christopher R.
“The MasterListBuilder”
http://www.MasterListBuilder.com
I am real discouraged since I just took down my site that has been up for two years, got hits but no sales, but this girl is a real inspiration. I am going to give it another go.
Thanks for letting me sound off.
Wow I am impressed.
Thanks for sharing this story. We all think that we have it rough. I am so impressed when I hear stories like this. I grew up a very poor hill billy child, complete with hand me downs. But I live in the USA and have the freedoms that our men and women have and are fighting for. I love the fact that she never gave up when people told her to.
I will read this over and over when I feel sorry for me. I will also share it with others
Thanks again
Great story, Eric, and Ladan, we will see and hear more from you! Looking through all these comments to this point I see no mention of another famous and super-successful Iranian woman, Ellie Drake. Although she immigrated to the USA with her family when times were not as tense politically, she overcame many of the same barriers Ladan is passing through right now. Now Ellie spends all her time speaking and motivating others, knowing the same thing Ladan knows, that anyone can succeed and reach their goals with perseverance. Best wishes, Ladan, never give up!
Well said, Frank Dale.
With that attitude you will never achieve, and complain about all those that do succeed.
Even if her story is not true, it is what you can take away from the story that counts. Learn to think for your self rather than have people do the thinking for you.
And Ladan, “You go Girl”
Am impressed about your sales letter performance Eric too.
You make most copywriters look clumsy. 5 Stars from me.
Ladan that’s a mind-blowing life story!
like Dr.Mani.. it reminds me of how i got started online (at the age of 18).. and had to face almost the same challenges (living in saudi arabia - a more strict country than iran)
but don’t want to steal your spotlight
you worked damn hard and deserve a LOT more and bigger success..
i was about to go to sleep.. but you inspired me so much - am getting back to go that extra mile
God bless ya and just keep rockin’!
Shariq.
Eric,
What a bunch of blubbering sheeple! Get a grip people…Do you have to wait for someone to hold your hand before you stop crying and do something yourself??? Geeez. Yes from what Eric is telling us, (and I have no reason to doubt his facts,) she is a very talented and intelligent person who has set her mind to something, and by God has accomplished what she set out to accomplish! She no doubt would have been great at whatever she set her mind to…But good grief you bunch of blubbering cry babies act like you’re in prison somewhere in a salt mine with no way of escaping to ever see the light of day without someone handing you tissues to wipe your snotty noses on! This is not the United States I know and love…If you need someone to create some bleeding heart story before you can wake your silly a**es up and do something, I pity you…! You may as well turn the boob tube to Dateline NBC and rip the knob off! There you can spend the rest of your lives lanquishing in self pity, doubt and despair….What a bunch of downers. Now I see how these IM guys make so much money! Baah! Baaaah!
As far as your article Eric, there’s not much left to say, other than I never meant to disparage the young lady in any way nor to discount the challenges she endured and overcame to get to where she is today….My comments were in no way criticizing you for your political views either. I am also a solid Republican (Reagan Republican that is..) and a proud capitalist. Im not yet successful in this IM business, but I assure you that I eventually will be…And it will be of my own accord, my own sheer determination, inner fortitude, and strength from God Allmighty. All my best to you my friend, and keep the messages coming! You’re a great American Capitalist, and I applaud that! =:]
Hi Eric,
Thank you for the inspiring story. I would very much like to express my admiration to such a couragous girl. I completely understand her story because I come from a similar backgroung though a different close country to hers. I grew up in a family ruled by males and for me to go to university in the first place was a challenge, a great one. My father dared my hometown people to send me to a city which was more than 2000 km away to ener university. I went and studied English to graduate and work as a teacher. Just the next month after graduation, I got married . I was lucky enough to get a husband who motivated me to move on.
I am writing now from my small apartment in Scotland that I have occupied lately, why?,because now I am doing my MSc degree in Management and Leadership in Education that I have to finish within one year only.I received a semi schoolarship that came when I was already seven months pregnant but couldn’t say no to such a chance. I moved to UK alone last September with my three kids and gave birth to the fourth ,the youngest which is now four months old , here in Scotland . My country conditions are very much the same as Iran (In the Gulf Area) and for me to come all by myself and do this is a dream.
The best part is that I have come to know about the internet business only within the last three months and now I have started my first blog a few days ago and working my way through. I think now after knowing about this girl, all my suspecions about my abilities are gone and there is no going back for me as well.
Thanks a lot Eric.
What a wonderful inspiration for all of us! I wish Ladan all the best and you for the detective work so as you could share her story. I too will support her in my own way and pass Ladan’s story on.
Cheers and God Bless!
Frank Dale Says:
March 11th, 2007 at 3:12 am
Sounds made up. I’m calling BS on this one.
In response to comment as quoted above, I just want to say,
Who cares if it’s BS or not?
As one of her customers, I’d just like to say…she is one of the most helpful, kind persons out there. She knows her craft VERY well, and amazed me with some of the work she creates and sells. She is very VERY knowledgeable, and that kind of stick-to-it-ness gets you where you want to go no matter WHERE you are in this world. At the time when we did business I had NO idea she was 16 years old, just that she is good at what she does and professional in her work. And her customer service goes above and beyond.
To hear that she has had to contend with the above kind of obstacles just amazes me even more.
Joel,
>> Would it be okay if I share your story to my people when I go visit and do a seminar there in June?
Sure, I’ll be happy if this story can help some people in Philippines see how it’s very possible for them to become successful too, because I truly believe everyone in any country can become successful in Internet marketing.
They just need to learn how, and the meantime, don’t give up.
Ladan
>> In reply to Dan Krueger’s comments that said “talent” is the key to success:
Dan,
To add more controversy to Eric’s blog, here’s what I believe…
There is NO such a thing as “talent” or “intelligence”.
Quite controversial, isn’t it? OK, let me explain why I think it’s true…
You see, a few years ago, one day I got an interest in learning to play piano. But I knew I couldn’t afford the expensive piano classes to learn it, so I decided to learn in myself.
Early in the morning the next day, I went to Google and searched for free piano lessons, articles, sheet music, and so on. I found several good websites and started reading the material. Since I didn’t know even the smallest thing about reading sheet music, I had to learn all it all from scratch what those “cute” symbols meant.
To make a long story short, I learned how to play some basic piano notes by the end of the day. So I could slowly play some music from Yanni (the great musician) with my small synthesizer that night.
So do you think I was talented in music?
No, definitely not. I hadn’t played piano in my whole life.
I was just an ordinary person - just like you and people who commented here - who just believed in myself and knew I could do it. And I really believe you and everyone else can do it too - only if you believe you can.
That’s why I say there is NO such a thing as “talent” or “intelligence”.
It’s YOU who choose how “talented” or “intelligent” you want to be.
It’s just a matter of choice. If you think you are talented in marketing, you will be. If you think you are talented in singing, you will be. The same goes for playing piano, dancing, acting, playing golf, and so on.
I understand and respect your thoughts about talent and intelligence and their effect on a person’s success. On the other hand, do you really think “talent” is what makes a person successful?
If so, you are really limiting your success by putting this “not-talented-enough” label on you.
When we look at highly successful people throughout the history, how many of them have reached there because they were just “talented”? Really, how many?
Wasn’t their success all because of their determination and their desire to reach their goals?
Actually when I think about people around me, I see many of them are very talented in specific things, but they are rarely successful because they don’t try enough and give up way soon.
Some people may say Ladan has been successful because she was intelligent. I could go on and say, “Yes, I am the most intelligent person in the world and no one could reach my level of success.”
But I DON’T.
I do belive I am intelligent and talented, but so is every single one of you who are reading this article, and also are those billions of other people around the world.
To the day that everyone really sees what a gigantic power people have inside - just if they believe in themselves,
Ladan
I agree with you , we can if we want.
Yesss…
We C@n…..!
Hi,
What a great article! What a great story! It annoys me so much when we make opinions on countries and their people based on what OUR media and governments wants us to think (to enable their own agendas). At the end of the day, all people are just people, regardless of creed, color, race or religion. We all have the same trials and tribulations in our day to day lives. Lennon was right when he asked us to imagine. Good on ya Ladan!
All the very best, Allen
Having spent over 50 successful years in busines, her story proves a point I have tried to make for years …
Being an entrepreneur isn’t about making money. Its about overcoming obstacles to achieve personal freedom.
Real entrepreneurs do not focus on making money. They focus on achieving personal freedom. Making money is only one way to achieve that freedom.
Welcome to my world Ladan Lashkari.
Jim
WOW, what more can I say to that….
I am deeply insipired and I believe this was a wake up call for me especially. I admire Ladan and her tenacity to resist failure. Thanx Eric for this letter and more of best wishes to Ladan
It may be inspirational but it is pure fabrication and a fraud plain and simple. That is the case with 99.99% of the grand tailes of success via the Internet. Fluff and lies meant to separate people from their money.
Appeal to their emotions and tell them they can succed if they just devote sufficent time. The part that is left off is 99.999% of the people who spend any money on any of these schemes simply part with their money.
Internet marketers are like politicians if you want to know if the are lying simple look at what they have said or written
Ralph and other skeptics— it’s really ignorant of you to write this off as fraudulent. A little skepticism is always healthy, but I’m leaving your comments as an example to show how some people’s skepticism (such as yours) is actually unhealthy to the point that it will keep you away from success. Your skepticism is really rooted in fear. If you’re afraid to trust the experts who are truly successful, and if you’re afraid to tackle new opportunities head-on, then you won’t succeed in this business.
What a wonderful article and a great tribute to your dedication, skill and enthusiasim. I understand the reaction as my name is Joy in spanish alegria. It is remarkable the number of people to confuse that with algeria and think we are in that country and refuse to communicate. Yes, you have done well and I wonder how far you can go and Australia would be a wonderful place for you. I still call Australia home, from a true blue Aussie.
Hmm……
No one should have no excuse for failing in life.
This is a story of overcoming all odds.
Ladan, more power to your elbow
Thanks Eric for this piece.
A sage once said ‘ It is not a crime to be born poor but it is
sedicious to remain poor in face of many opportunites that abound ‘.
I say Ladan you are a gold in an earthen vessel that is worthy
for the master ’s use.
To the unlimited you have no excuse not to succeed.
Hey Ralph…Everybody’s good at something and some aren’t good at IM. Perhaps this career path doesn’t fit your particular skillset. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s not helping anyone to make such a blanket statement simply out of pure frustration. Where’s your empathy man? It’s a real person you’re talking about here…There really are lots of people making money at all levels in this business. If it’s not for you, so be it. You’ll find your success somewhere else…BTW, could you please reveal your reliable source for this little jewel of scientifically calculated trivia?:
…”The part that is left off is 99.999% of the people who spend any money on any of these schemes simply part with their money.”…
That statement couldn’t be……”Pure fabrication and fraud plain and simple.”….Could it?
I am completely blown away.
I want to say that I had a former boss that grew up in Iran and left when he was in his teens and has never returned. Through him I learned about what Iran used to be like and what it is now (he still has relatives there). I was lucky to have learned about growing up in Iran from him. It was a wonderful country where women were educated, held political positions and everyone was safe no matter the time of night. Now of course it is different, but they are not the uneducated violent savages protrayed by media. Not by a long shot.
Dear Eric,
What a great story. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could sincerely wish her the best in her own country? However, most of us will probably wish that she could live and work in a less stressful and oppressive environment. I can’t wait to read all the responses. I hope she gets to enjoy her work and life - for a LONG time. I also hope that she finds English a great language. I am not language proficient. English is it for me.
I have gone through this site its good and excellent to know the information about a girl can do succeed (do well ) and i found many interesting things to read by viewing this site ,here i am linking you another relevant site to u for more details.
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Ladan,
Joel Comm is writing a book about internet marketing success stories, and is looking for people with a story to tell. I thought yours was a slam dunk for his book so I sent him the link to this blog so he can read your story and contact you. You may have already heard about it and for all I know you’re already in contact with Joel, but I thought I’d try to help anyway….Hope it’s OK with you and I think your story would fit his book perfectly!
For anyone with a IM success story to tell, here is the email address where you can reach Joel and possibly get your story published in his new book! Give a brief overview of your story and use the following subject line: “My Story”
email to Joel at:
I hope this isnt spam, if it is I appologize. Just trying to help. I do not benefit from this nor am I financially affiliated with Joel Comm in any way. I got this info from his email newsletter. Feel free to edit this post if it is inappropriate. =:9
Best regards, Brian
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Note from Eric: Ladan- I am partners with Joel so if you’re interested just email me and I’ll put you in touch with him.
I have to say that this young lady is as inspiring as any “Guru” on the net. I would have thrown in the towel a long time ago.
Eric - I have just read all the posts on on your blog, this is something I have never ever done before on anyone’s blog. Why, because the story about Ladan at such a young age, and her personal circumstances, achieving success on the internet is so emotive.
We’ve all had knockdowns in our lives, some of the stories that we hear of individual circumstances, make you want to weep - and you realise that in this world there are many people worse of than yourself. I am still trying to get something going on the web and Ladan’s story is an encouragement to everybody who still hasn’t made it yet!
Ladan - I applaude you and wish you every success.
Eric - You never cease to amaze me with the different ways you go on your blog to bring
your own interpretation of how things really are on the web - keep it up
regards
Graham in the U.K.
I am truly inspired by Ladan’s success story, if Ladan can do, I CAN DO IT TOO.
Though my country is not allowed to enjoy most of good things we see on the internet because of the “few bad eggs amongst us”, this is really an inspiring story and everyone I know will also hear about the success of Ladan.
You have done a great job, thanks.
Emu Peter.
kreativewriter.blogspot.com
Thanks Brian for letting me know. I appreciate it.
I contacted Eric and we’ll see how things will go.
Best wishes,
Ladan
Very inspiring–but Steven Lucas, you’ll need to learn Farsi, not Arabic .
Ladan, my question for you: what exactly is the source of your revenue–how do you collect your payments without Paypal or a merchant account? I went to one of your product websites and it offers all those choices, so clearly you’ve figured out a way to get someone else to collect for you. I didn’t see that addressed in the article, and I also didn’t see it on your blog.
BTW, one very easy thing you might want to do on your blog is put up a sidebar with biographical information and links to your other sites.
Oh, and Ladan, I’d like to send you, as a gift, the e-book edition of my award-winning sixth book, Principled Profit: Marketing That Puts People First–it shows how to build a successful and profitable business based on high standards of ethics, building relationships, and more service than the customer expects. Eric, I’ll send you one as well. Just use the contact form at http://www.frugalmarketing.com/contactform.shtml to tell me where to send it. And congrats on all you’ve already accomplished.
This was a very inspiring article. If a girl like Ladan Lashkari can make it big in the internet business, I feel I should also be emboldened enough to give a try. I do have a credit card and am fluent in written English, but there ends the matter.As far as internet/computer skills are concerned, I am a big zero. I barely manage to type and take print out of letters in my office PC since it is an official requirement.So, I have miles and miles to go……
Shel,
Thank you for your suggestion about my blog. Good Idea. I’ll do that shortly.
As for your question, my main sources of income right now are selling my own products, marketing consulting, and Google AdSense.
Until 9 months ago, the only way for me to get my income was to have them send it to my uncle’s bank account in UK, and then my uncle would pay me the money every 6 months - yes, that long!
But after 2 years of trying every possible bank, I could finally open an account in Dresdner Bank in Germany. Now I get my income through my bank account there… and I no longer have to wait for 6 months.
Also thanks for offering your ebook as a gift.
Best wishes,
Ladan
Great posts, and a great inspirational story!
But one thing I think we all need to realize is that Ladan is the kind of person that would have succeeded whether she was in Iran or on Mars.
There was a debate about “talent and intelligence” between Ladan and and Dan and I think they both have valid points. I think you have to have some degree of talent and intelligence to succeed in anything in life….but it’s not the deciding factor. I think you also have to have some degree of ability, but the main key is your DESIRE!
I don’t think it would have mattered if Ladan was shackled to an anvil on the moon, she would have found a way to succeed because of her desire.
Ladan is seemingly one of the 5% ers, or on other words she ’s probably going to be one of the 5 percent of the people that controls 95% of the money, but only if that is her strong desire.
It has been said that there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. It appears that Ladans time has come.
Ladan Lashkari
Ladan Lashkari, pernahkah Anda dengar nama itu? Mungkin tidak. Atau mungkin belum. Sebab dia memang bukan selebriti Hollywood atau peserta Miss Universe. Dia adalah seorang internet marketer dari sebuah negara yang mungkin tidak pernah Anda bayangkan s…
PEOPLE around the world love Movie Story
SIMILARITY
I HAVE NO Click Bank account
I have no Pay Pall account
I have no Credit Card
English is not my origin language
I have no Us bank account
DIFFERENCES
I am older
i come from other country
It is not possible to make some comparasions
The main thing is What Person i am and what
i want
What is my thinking
I don’t like such “measures”
What is the most beautiful is Success
/i will look at the whole Story/
All the best to Ladan
Slavica Todorovic
Serbia
http;//rima66.0catch.com/HELPCHILDREN.html.mht
Dear Mr. Eric,
Yes , I have gone through complete report of Ladan Lashkari. I want following clarrification from you .
# Do I require my own website to sell product.
# We have to actually sell the products or this Hot selling products book.
Mr. Eric , please try to understand my view point . Earlier also contacted you regarding online business. I want your help to start my home based business or job. Even i can work as your assistant , if i am getting good payment.
Hope to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Deepak Parmar - India
Well now I’ve got to jump in here.
I love to argue.
First, if you can’t see the power of this story, you might want to consider giving up on IM all together.
Second, how you jump from inspiration to politics is beyond me.
Finally, I’ve read over 700 books about business and “chicken soup”, “feel good books”, and yet the story of this young lady made me get off my “but”.
So get off your “buts”! But if only…. But what if I fail.. But I’m too old, young, tired, sick…. But…..
Love ya,
Paul
I drove through the beautiful country of Iran in 1977 on my way to india. I stayed in Meshad and found the kindest most loving people. Im glad to hear that success is yours. So many people confuse the Western countries with the present political agendas, as so many people confuse the Eastern countries with the radical elements. Its all they see. Bless this person who is an inspiration to us all.
To Ladan on “German Bank Accounts” >>
I am glad to hear that, however in india getting paypal account is accessible.
On that note, i have few queries below,
How are you cashing your bank account deposits ?
Also, i came across a site on getting us bank account via e-trade
The site is : usaccountsetup [dot] com
is that one possible ?
I am very anxious to know them…..Hope you do give a reply
Dear Mr. Eric
I am a Pakistani national living in Saudi Arabia. I’m very interested to start an online business like this. I don’t have credit/debit card to start right a way. Please help me to find ways and ideas on starting a home based business. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Muhammed Jamali
Eric, thanks for sharing Ladan success story. It gives an inspiration to us to continue and persevere with our efforts especially to the newbies like me. Now when you feel down and about to give up remember Ladan story. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
I’ve met Ladan months ago when I was just starting.
I found one site with her cute little face and I said, “this girl will go places!”
She’s so young, pretty, and has her goals in life.
And I see that she got focus on what she wants to achieve…
More power, Ladan!
Ian del Carmen
http://FireballOnlineMarketing.com/preview/backdoor.html
I am Iranian an now I live in Dubai. I have seen Ladan’s name in Warrior forum and her site and products. I accept that for a 20 year old girl in Iran it it a true success to earn money through internet marketing. I also accept there are many barriers to earn money when you live in this part of the world.
But I must suggest to some of friends here and especially Eric that it is better to disscuss a matter when you have atleast some knowledge about it. One wants to learn Arabic!!!
Eric says “her culture has already tied one hand behind her back”. Eric, do you know what are talking about? When there was no America and when West was called “wild west”, (I have seen movie new york gangs), most of Iranians were educated and we had the best universities with students from all over the word (of course not from America and Europe - see my previous sentence for the reason).
Iran enjoys a rich 2500 years of culture and history (how many years is your history?).
Today, education rate in schools and universities in Iran for girls is higher than boys, and avrage education rate in Iran is much higher than neighboring countries and Asia. Almost 98% of Iranians are educated.
There is nothing wrong with our culture and history and all Iranians are proud of their culture and history and I am sure Ladan agrees with me.
I will be happy to help Ladan in any way I can, as we are neighbor
although paypal does not support dubai.
Regards,
Behzad
Brian,
I do not want to discuss politics here, and I do not like Ahmadi Nejad due to his policies. Again, first gain knowledge and then express yourself.
Iran has NEVER EVER stated Iran is the enemy of west and wants to destroy the west with nuclear weapons. For last 500 years, Iran has never started any war with any country. In 1980, it was Iraq that started war against Iran as stated by United Nation with support of ALL western countries, which killed about 1 million Iranians. There was no single weapon (including chemical weapons) used by Saddam, unless manufactured and delivered to Saddam by Western countries and America.
These are some historical facts for your information.
Regards,
Behzad
Hi Eric,
Thanks for pointing Plimus out.
I’m in the same situation of not being able to use Paypal due to where I live.
I think I’m gonna give it a try anytime soon.
Anyway, I’m still wondering did Ladan make it to go to ClickBank?
Any workaround for this, like Plimus on Paypal issue?
Very inspirational story!
- ray -
Thank you for the uplifting story. It is helpful to hear other people’s stories of success. Keeps the rest of us going strong.
Behzad,
I agree with some parts of your comment but not with some other parts…
You said: “When there was no America and when West was called “wild westâ€, (I have seen movie new york gangs), most of Iranians were educated and we had the best universities. Iran enjoys a rich 2500 years of culture and history (how many years is your history?).”
Yes, I know Iran has a rich historical culture. And I do know Iran used to be one of the (if not THE) most modern and rich-cultered nations in the whole world hundreds of years ago.
But let’s accept this fact that Iranians culture have changed… quite a lot.
I’m not going to get into this much further that “why” I think a big part of it has been because of entering a wrong version of “Islam” into our culture, and so on…
Even though I’m proud of our rich historcal culture, but I certainly don’t agree or like this so called “religious” changes that have covered our rich REAL Iranian culture in many aspects.
Also as for your comment about comparing the “years of culture” between Iran and the US, I don’t agree with this comparison. It’s like someone tells me: “You’ve been on this earth for only 20 years so you are less than me because I’ve been walking on this earth for 80 years.”
Quality counts Behzad, not quantity.
I have many friends in United States, Canada, and many other western countries, and I deeply respect them because they are open-minded and kind-hearted people. So I really don’t like us to offend them by saying something like they don’t have much culture, because they ceryainly do.
Also when someone says something in mistake about Iran (like thinking we speak Arabic), it doesn’t make me angry. Because I understand he wasn’t simply aware of this.
That’s OK. No big deal. He didn’t want to insult us, you know. (Side Note to other readers: As I guess you know now, Iranians hate to be mistaken for Arabs :))
And some final words in Farsi (not Arabic ;)):
“mamnoon az commentetoon aghaye Behzad. man eghre melliye shoma ro tahsin mikonam. hameye in chizayi ke goftam ham kamelan doostane bood.
faghat mikhastam begam ke age ma iraniha vaghean bekhaim farhange asile khodemoon ro be gharb neshoon bedim, be nazaretoon kodoon ravesh ta’siresh bishtare: hojoom be farhango hoviyateshoon ya rooshan kardane zehneshoon ba narmesh va siyasat?
movaffagho pirooz bashin,”
Best wishes,
Ladan
P.S. Eric, now this is the controversy you liked to see on your blog.
P.P.S. Tonight is the New Year holiday in Iran - called Eid Norooz. So Happy Norooz to all Iranians all around the world!
Ray,
Yes, I could find a workaround for ClickBank too. I got an office address in Canada and I have ClickBank send my checks there.
Best,
Ladan
Thanks Eric,
This is truly insipiring!
Best wishes to Ladan
RB
Hi Eric
I am new to your blog, and Landan has a great success story. But an even bigger success story for everyone to understand that people like Ladan are bringing down the barriers of international borders, and all the problems that goes with the separation of us from one another.
More and more good people are meeting a vast number of others like themselves thanks to the Internet. People are realizing that greedy politicians and religious leaders that want to control our very thoughts, words and deeds (helped by the mindless dominions) are causing the real problems in the world - not the people themselves.
Daily we have our senses bombarded by the controlled media about how wonderful/evil this country/religion is. And the mindless dominions blanketly lump anyone with any association with the lies du jour as also being as wonderful or evil.
Wars and hatred leading to wars are born and backed out of ignorance, ignorant people choosing to be lead by those so willing to think for them.
A very good example of this rest with the internet also - think of the number of emails you get that have been forwarded on to you as being the “truth”, and in checking on them with the likes of snopes.com they’re found to be urban legends/rumors, or out and out lies, but yet the mindless continue to circulate them.
When we use the Internet to communicate, and deal honestly with one another at home and in different lands we usurp these self-righteous egocentric out of control religious and government leaders. The biggest fear they have is that we will see that the emperor is naked.
People like Landan in all countries are the true modern revolutionaries, thinking and bettering themselves, and helping others to do the same. They don’t stand around waving banners (well maybe one or two on their sites;-) shouting hateful slogans, or praising some wrath producing deity, no they just get on with life as normal loving helpful humans wanting the best for themselves and others.
Jerry
That reply from Ms.Ladan is testimony enough to the reason for her success in IM. I can understand Behzad’s pride and love for her country and its rich cultural past and immense heritage. What I really appreciate about Ladan is that she has at such a young age, through her own perseverance and self education managed to break free from the fetters of petty cultural divides and perceived differences between peoples and matured to the sublime level of seeing the world as one large global community. This truly is one of the biggest reasons for her success as I see it.
Now, Behzad, I am from India. You will say that Iran never made war with any country in the last 500 years and I will tell you that India never invaded any country in the last 10,000 years and both of us are right :). But as Ladan so rightly pointed out such arguments are of little or no personal or spiritual value and every religion or good culture teaches us to love and respect everyone as our own brothers and sisters wherever they may be.
I very much appreciate my sister Ladan’s farsightedness and wisdom at such a young age. I wish her all success and the grace of The Almighty in all her business and other ventures and pray that whatever obstacles she faces now are quickly resolved.
Sasikumar R Nair
India
Ladan,
Great to hear your wonderful and inspirational story. You have to cross so many hurdles, omg.
On that note, one of the main was getting paid. Talking about bank accounts, i have a query if don’t mind
Did you hear about getting a bank account in US through etrade ?
I came across a website usaccountsetup [dot] com, which assures that the account can be opened indirectly.
It’s not my website and im not an affiliate in anyway, but the information do have some merits and benefits are great for someone living in a third world like us.
Awaiting to hear you on this ……
You are fantastic!! I applaude your perseverence and tenacity against what most people would consider insurmountable odds! I am amazed that you were able to see what you wanted and kept working towards it at such a young age. I am over twice your age and have obstacles a fraction of what you’ve worked through, and yet have not yet achieved a fraction of your success (yet). Please realize that there are numerous people in America who applaud you and think only glowing thoughts about you!! Sad to say, there are ignorant fools everywhere who don’t think before they open their mouths (or type on a keyboard). I hope you are blessed with even wilder success!!
Wow,that is quite a story. Where there is a will, there is a way….Ladan is a true role model.
It will be a while before I complain again
Ladan, congratulations on achieving your goals. I am in Toronto, Canada. and if I can help you in anyway please let me know.
Ladan,
Thanks for your comments. What I do not like is the mistake that Eric has made like many many people in west.
They think “new religious rules imposed by hardline government” is our culture. No, that is not our culture. Eric should make correction on his statement and say “new religious rules after Iran revolution tied one hand behind her back”. Although I am not 100% agree with this, but it is much better than comparing these rules with our culture.
There are many examples of successful women in Iran that they have made a remarkable job in many scientific fields after Islamic revolution.
I feel bad, when I see they put a picture of an Iranian woman with traditional Islamic dress (chador) to show that this is the situation of Iranian women and how one of their hand tied behind their back!
When they make such statement about us I answered the same way, I did not mean to say if history of America is only about 200 years, we are better than them, culture and history is a relative matter and there is no good and bad, they have their own and we have our own culture. We should respect each other, I do not like to be offended as well.
With the Arabic matter, I wanted to show that how, many of them have little knowledge and information about Iran and Iranian people, but they simply allow themselves to talk about Iran and criticize it because they are heavily bombarded with anti Iran news and information by west media.
Behzad
This is an inspiring story. I can’t imagine living in conditions like this and yet being able to prosper. Just goes to show that a will can’t be stopped!
Hi Ladan,
I have been scouring the net for almost a year now and have never joined in one of those internet marketing gimmicks. I was afraid that each one will just take advantage of my money. But your story is something different and utterly believable. Truly inspiring and incredible feat. You are amazing. We share some common problems Ladan. I come from a country where paypal only allows to send money and not receive payment from abroad. I dying to know how you were able to set up a merchant account in your country. Pls give me a response about how you did it. It will greatly solve my dilemma on how to do business online without a merchant account. Here’s my email. ashkelon05@yahoo.com. By the way, i just joined your club and am looking forward to a properous time with you here. Take care!
Ladan summed it up so succinctly: Believe in yourself. Never, ever give up.
With just those two things, all of us have the power to succeed. I am amazed at her tenacity and her bravery as well as her hard work to become whatever she wants to, in spite of all the obstacles, the animosity, the greed and bitterness that abound in the world. Ladan knows in her heart that all people are good, and she believes in that goodness. It isn’t always an easy stance, but it’s one of the answers to world peace.
Kudos, Ladan! And Eric, thanks always for sharing readable and inspiring posts with us.
Eric,
Great of you to post this…
She seems like one heck of a girl!
-Eric
Hi Ladan,
I am almost new to internet marketing and recently started to promote my website , I was seriously surprised as well as shocked when I read about your comments because I am also from Pakistan and I am also facing similar problems that I cannot accept payment from Paypal and as well as through Click bank too.
Please Ladan if you can guide me how did you manage to receive the payment through Paypal and Click bank because I have lost many opportunities because of these barriers that Pakistan is not included on their website.
I have also signed to your List club because I know how important it is to build a targeted list, Ladan you have really proved that what ever barriers may be one can succeed if he or she is determined to follow the right path.
Thanks Ladan and Eric as well you have provided the best platform for inspirational comments.
Great post Eric….and I’m glad I learned about Ladan from you. I will definitely check out her blog and get more familiar with her story. Very inspiring especially for us from the “West’ who in a sense have it easy. Not everyone….but I’ve been around the world and myself live in a foreign country (Japan) and have seen what America has that most of the world doesn’t. Its a shame more people dont appreciate what they already have and stop complaining about their so-called “lacking needs”.
In my opinion, if you can make even $1.00 on the Internet, you’ve achieved a kind of success most will never see. In the Philippines, the men sometimes work for 16 hours to earn about $.50!!! (my girlfriend is from there, which is why I mention it)…
Great job for Ladan. What an amazing story under her circumstances. And I’m sure the current situation with the British sailors in Iran is not making matters any better for what the “West” or other countries think of that region. Our media has a huge “social information war” deliberately designed to paint certain countries or people in the way they need people to think.
about some of the difficulties Ladan has faced….I wonder if Neteller would be able to help. I know since they banned online poker in the US, alot of people went to Neteller to be able to deposit and receive money. worth a look I guess..
Thank you for the post, Eric. So many of us forget the “luxuries” we take for granted every day are not available to everyone. Ladan is a remarkable woman who leads by example. Let’s all follow Ladan’s lead and extend our virtual hands through the borderless cyberspace to show our support for each other.
Well this Internet Marketing stuff would be easy for me if I just…….Oh, never mind, I see I have no excuses anymore.
Good Luck to you in the future, and Thanks for the inspiration.
Kevin
You’ve made a big difference Eric, one person at a time! Another great example how a fellow blogger/internet marketer helping another, in a win-win relationship.
From Pajamanation Malaysia, part of a fresh global team to net-WORK people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, skills, academic achievements, countries, languages and cultures in a single agenda: MICROPRENEURSHIP, we commend you both for bringing worlds together, in this case specifically the peoples of Iran and the USA which respective leaders are in constant arguments against each today.
And guess what, Ladan has found her newfound “celebrity” status in Malaysia (#1 — she’s more popular here than in Iran (#2, at least according to Alexa!) and Singapore. Many youngsters, especially young girls and students will definitely see a positive aspiration from what your ala rags-to-riches tale (except that’s it’s a real story, and it’s only the beginning).
You are right I have know more excuses.
Dear Eric & Ladan,
Before i met this article,i just bought 2 barbie dolls and would like to start selling the barbie doll through internet,because i knew one of my friend sell barbie doll through the net & get around usd5,000 income per month,but i realize we need to sell our own unique & niche product so that can get higher income.but i have no idea on what product should i sell,and im not so good in english,but i will improve & will read “the best selling product idea” by ladan.
by the way,ladan said infoproduct is now very important,do u mean ebooks?we have to read “best selling product idea” before read “one day ebook” right?because we have to find out what topic we want to write before we learn how to write it right?
26years old- Suki
from Malaysia
Jerry Wennerstrom Says:
March 20th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
“……. But an even bigger success story for everyone to understand that people like Ladan are bringing down the barriers of international borders, and all the problems that goes with the separation of us from one another. ……”
“…..People like Landan in all countries are the true modern revolutionaries, thinking and bettering themselves, and helping others to do the same. They don’t stand around waving banners (well maybe one or two on their sites;-) shouting hateful slogans, or praising some wrath producing deity, no they just get on with life as normal loving helpful humans wanting the best for themselves and others…….”
I just did read the articel and the hole thread of comments,all the way down,and going throu the posts my comment was already forming in my head,until i came to Jerrys post. He did formulate my thoughts already ! Dont judge people by their government ,dont judge them by the acts from their government or missleading religious leaders.Judge them by them self if so,but get your facts right and dont let the 4th branch wash your brain,THINK FOR YOURSELF ! This goes for everybody,west like east.And as for me,this is the true point what makes internet so great .It´s not to gain millions in IM,it´s not to download xxx until your line starts smoking.Its the power of getting people togheter,to communicate,to overcome hate and prejudices and to realize that EVERYBODY deserves a live in a peace and respectfull manner,for them and their loved ones.
So gonna stop now,sorry for this a lille bit offtopic rant,i just had to let it out
Eric,thxs for comming up with such geat story,was my first time around here,but not my last
Ladan ,اØترام من شما عميق, خوب براي آينده‌ى شما
(hope this sounds correct,online translation ftw !
greets from spain,
lomax
This is indeed very inspiring. I couldn’t think of another reason for a delay. Ladan must be very happy to have so many gurus introducing her to their list. I received news about Ladan from few other respectable Internet Marketing gurus as well. How Lucky!
Thanks for this great article, very inspirational. As Landan I just started on the Internet about 6 months ago, I’m in Costa Rica, Central America. I can identify myself with many of the obstacle she has overcome. But I feel passion for Internet Marketing, and I’m sure I will succeed too. This story is a great example for people around the world.
Great story! It resonates with the indomitable spirit that resides in all of us, and helps us to recognize and appreciate where we are in relation to Ladan, in our quest for Internet success.
You are my new hero! You are my new Rock Star! I thought that I had troubles from lack of family support and what not, but my issues pale in comparison. I don’t think I’ll ever complain again. You have many people all over the world that are very proud of you. Great job!
Great article about great girl !
Dear Ladan,
Salam.. Ladan you are such a pretty girl mashaAllah.. I am also a firm believer in “you can, if you believe you can”.
Do you chat on yahoo? Can you add me please? Thank you
My website is not up yet, but will be soon. As Ladan so marvelously reminded me with her Ross Perot quote, I am close to the one yard line near the winning touchdown. As an African American living in the United States, we face many obstacles. But I continually learn from people living in other countries that we also have many opportunities that we not only take for granted, but can’t even see. This story was just what I needed to get me over my last remaining hurdles. It was also a wonderful reminder of all of the beautiful people all over the world. I hope we can join hands and hearts to create a beautiful peace.
Very Inspiring article Eric….
May Ladan has more success in the coming days.
Love,
Anish
So glad to see Ladan’s story posted here. Ironically, she was the very first person to respond to the first online marketing forum post I ever made. She’s a breath of fresh air and such a geniunely kind person. She’s the best!
I’ve been watching her and learning from her and can’t thank her enough for being so kind to me when I was a newbie.
Go Ladan!
Michael
Eric,
Thanks for sharing this. Ladan’s story is quite inspirational. This remarkable young woman’s story exemplifies the Universal law that states that success is inevitable for those who combine a crystal clear plan / vision with total commitment and take action backed by unwavering faith.
I live in a country where I have all of the advantages that Ladan does not and was recently feeling very concerned about the real possibility that I may lose access to my credit cards.
After reading about her story, I have been able to let go of this concern.
I wish for her and many others like her every imaginable success.
Regards,
Martin
Wow….
To think I was arrogant enough to believe that I was the first Iranian Internet Marketer. Ladan looks like you beat me to it
Thanks Eric for such a wonderful and Inspiring article. With your permission I would like to share it with my list.
And to Ladan I just want to say that what you have achieved is remarkable. Pat yourself on the back because you deserve it.
I had the same problem with getting a credit card. It sounds like a non -issue but it can stop you from taking action.
In any case,
Salam to all of you. (it means Peace in Farsi and Arabic)
Your friend,
Koorosh
Well i am a NIGERIAN and down here we are faced with the same problems, but since i read about ledan,i believed that there is much space for me in the IM world.
cheers
Good story…but the comment section turned into a political battlefield for some, including ladan. A good policy…….ignore the ignorant.
I guess the point of this story was to inspire people, not start a fight b/w the”east and the “west” or start blaming religion. Let’s keep it business people, and let’s learn from each other…OK? OK :-))
Thats very impresive…Time is not slave of any body.They who worked hard and continiously struggled for their goals,they achieved their success.there are no limits to achievment.i appericiate the ladan lashkari.
GOOD FOR YOU LADAN, I LOVE YOUR PART OF THE WORLD & WANT TO LEARN ARABIC & MOVE THEIR ONE DAY…I WAS BORN IN CANADA & HAVE LIVED IN AMERICA FOR WAY TOO MANY YEARS………..I RESPECT ALL YOU HAVE DONE & HOPE ONE DAY OF HAVING THE HONOR OF MEETING YOU TO SHAKE YOUR HAND……….MAY ALLAH BLESS ALL YOU DO TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER…….
MICHAEL NORRIS LAS VEGAS, NEVADA USA
Thanks for sharing this story, Eric. It encourages me to keep trying.
Ladan,
All I can say is “OUTSTANDING”!
I’m just starting my Internet sojourn and have gained yet another measure of inspiration from someone with a strong will to succeed. I love to learn about people who find a way to solve what seems like insurmountable problems. I don’t think we comprehend how well our situation is here in the U.S. I wish you all the best.
Anthony
P.S. — I’ve added your site to my Daily Blog Check list.
I stumbled on this post… what a story…. inspiring beyond words…
Ladan have great success…
Thanx to Eric to posting Ladan’s story
Pankaj
I wanted to thank you for the tips that you have given on your site. I found that they have been very useful and they have answered a lot of the questions that I have been having. They have made it a lot easier for me to use a lot of different tools and programs that you have covered. I have found that my computer and internet experience has greatly increased in the time that I started using the tips that you have given on lot of topics. With all the information that you have given on this site, I would like to know if you have any other sites that I could go to and get more tips that would help me. If you could give me some links to more of your work I would appreciate it. If you do not have any of your own, I would love if you could recommend me to some sites that you think could help me out.
Very inspiring story indeed.
Thanks for sharing this great story Eric. And all the best to you Ladan.
This is a very inspiring story. People like Ladan are worthy of emulation. I admit that at my current age I’m still struggling to become the most sought-after outsourced personnel. I’m not that techie but my marketing and advertising strategies will surely knock others off. I wish I’m Ladan who at a young age already realized her passion. During her age I was still trying to figure out what is it that I really want to happen in my life.
What an awe inspiring story!. Regardless of age, young or old, youth or senior, we can achieve success online. Just remove all the excuses and start. I am learning to do so as well. All the best to all out there for 2008 and beyond!
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Absolutely amazing! I felt deeply touched and inspired… What an admirably courageous journey to success…
Thank you Ladan, for the inspiration, and Eric, for sharing the story.
Hi Eric,
Thanks for sharing this inspirational story. I understand what she has gone through. As for me, even I don’t have much obstacles like her, there were also some limitations because of where I live and what religion I am.
Ladan is surely the best role model for this business. She surely states that we can always get what we want… if we only REALLY want it!
Thanks again Eric (you are also one of the best role model too)… Keep up your good work!
i will liketo congrutulate you ladan keep it up and good luck.
I have been writing a few inspirational notes myself mainly to get away from frustration and motivate myself. But Ladan’s story is truly inspiring. Whenever I want to give up the tough tough IM sweepstakes, I’ll just remember her.
Thanks,
Sri
hey Eric thanx..for the story truly inspirational…and while trying to do things online..usually get stuck at the point “CREDIT CARD” how she managed to overcome this ..i’d like to know…i really would like to know how she completed her basics into this online marketing… am struggling with information overload and can’t move..hope to learn from Ladan and become a success story as well..
thanks,
ric
’superb!’
thanks for the inspiration
Paul (UK)
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Hey Eric,
Great blog post. I know Ladan, she’s been through my copywriting course, and I’ve been impressed with her “can do” attitude.
Most “wanna be” marketers can learn valuable lessons from her.
One thing that’s a biggie… she actually consumes “how to” products like a hungry wolf. Then… she actually puts the info into action fearlessly.
Heck, if most people just did that, they would wildly succeed.
Thanks for brining her story to life.
Cheers,
Mike Morgan
Million-Dollar Copywriter
There are political, economical, and religious obstacles that make it difficult for anyone to be a successful internet marketer in Iran—>>> I am sure that you know nothing about Iran. Because I’ve been there and I know that girls could be successful as well as boys.
well thats incredable to hear a young lady from such dificult situation succeed,but do we have to spend such years before start earning as she does?as they said all good things come to those who wait.
I am so inspired. I will not quit. I am 69 years old with a large family. I am learning to create a website and market my ideas. I know I have a lot to give. You inspire me to go forward. I will meet you one day. Don’t ever quit.
Renae Pelo
Wow, she is really an inspiration. I am trying to make a small space for myself in this massive online jungle myself. Ladan has obstacles galore, and she’s still carved out a place for herself. I know that I can do it now.
Well, I’m too late just know Ladan,
She is rocks, I’ll read more about her
wow!!!
that was an inspirational story!!!!
Ladan you are wonderfull!!!
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Hey Eric!
I just read this story again… was referred here by Chris Rempel’s blog.
I’m SO glad you’ve posted it. Any time I’m feeling like I don’t know enough about something to take action on it, I just need to re-read this post.
It’s really powerful stuff, and Ladan, you ROCK!
So Eric, when are we going to get together again for a meeting of the DIMWITS (Like the one at Len Thurmond’s house)? I miss those masterminds. Would you have an interest in coming again if I organized it?
Warmest,
Jonathan
Nice to see you here
I’d probably be interested in another get together.
E
Hey Eric!
Great story, more power to Ladan!
After 4 years of study and application I’m making about 5,000.00 a month, but I fortunately never had those type of obstacles. This story should inspire anybody!!
It is a great inspirational stories. I have long understood the difficulty of building an internet business in a country like Iran. Her story tells one of determination, perseverance and possibility. It never occur to me that someone from Iran can make it given the adverse conditions. Perhaps only someone like Ladan could succeed and I am full of praise for her. Well done Ladan!
What an inspirational story! Just when my father and I were beginning to get frustrated over our 3 affiliate sites this story came along and lifted our spirits. We’ve taken a deep breath and have plunged back into our sites with the vow that we are going to begin building an opt-in list ASAP!
Eric, Thank you so much. How inspiring. We have been struggling to get it right for 2 years and if she can, so can we. Thanks again!!
Ok, so that’s again the same story. The good USA save the world… But, who goes everywhere, everytime in the world and make war for no reason. What’s the only country that used nuclear bomb?
That’s it. I’m all out of excuses. This post was right on point,Eric.
Nice story. I am so inspired. Thank’s for sharing.
Thank you for immpressive biography!
but as a person who lives in iran, i think you have exaggerated the limitations of religion. the second picture is not usuall in Tehran!
thank you
And when a lot of people think they have it so bad, “STOP ,Think” , and look around.
GO GIRL
T.Max
Hi everybody,
I’m living in Haiti. MY country is absent on almost serious service websites like paypal. Like Ladan, I’m a very bad english speaker/writer.Yet, I really wnat to succeed in onlin business.And I will.
I visited the website of Plimus but I didn’t understand what they are offering and can be helpfull to me. So I would like so much someone help me see better in it
Thank you in advance
I am in the same shoes as Ladan - I am Nigerian but seriously, I know for sure that I can write in English and I don’t have as much political issues as Ladan and I CAN SUCCEED.
I was sent here from the warrior forum by someone who cares and now …not giving up again.
Going to try even harder.
hi.very good!
Thanks Eric for posting Ladan’s Story.Truly Inspirational.I have no more excuse now.
Regards,
Azhar
Very good story and indeed an inspiration to work harder.
I love this inspirational topic. It is great news. How did Ladan solved the Paypal problem? I am from Nigeria and Paypal do not accept Nigerians too. The same thing with Clickbank. Eric, i want Paypal and Clickbank to note that we are Good People and a Great Nation. That policy should be reviewed.
I love your lessons. You are just very good.
Thanks
Julius Boye(Kaduna, Nigeria)
sure Boye, i agree with you.Not ben able to use paypal and click bank is a setback. Paypal and clickbank need to know tha we are good people. They will gain more by allowing Nigerians
hi dear ladan I really proud becouse having you in our familly I think I and every one in our familly don’t know you enough I hope to visiting you soon
good luck
This story is incredible. I am motivated and encouraged. I thought i have too many obstacles to making it online from Nigeria, sure iam humbled and i know can conquer all obstacles.
Dear Eric,
I am in the same condition like Ladan Laskhari,I am in Bangladesh and unable to open an account at pay pall.I have no US bank account or Dollar based account. Please Inform me what should I do? Waiting for your kind reply. Thanks. Siddik
Thanks LADAN..U gave me hope!
hello ladan.I am mostafa from Iran.when I read your story I honored you.excuse me I don’t speak farsi hear,because maybe it is not good to write in other language among the people who write in English .ms ladan I want to start my own online business and I want to know that where did you learn online marketing?the above link is my weblog that is a kind of internet shop.please help me to improve it.
all the best
mostafa
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Hello
This is Alireza from iran but i am living in malaysia. I raed your story, I think that is very interesting. I heard you are coming in malaysia for continure your business.
I hope you comfortable feel in malaysia, i think that is good selection.
Be succesful in your life and business.
Best Regards
Alireza
Hi ladan
congratulations
I am very happy, hearing your success, I study business so I’m really eager to use your useful experiences.unfortunately I could not find your website in the net.
please let me know how can I contact you and how can I purchase your books.
In advanced I will appreciate your kindly assistance
regards
Shahab
Landan You gave me hope
I am an second language speaker too and now 56 year’s old. But I will try it.
thanks!
hi i’m yasaman
i am from iran &i honored lodan….
we can’t open a us bank account because my country is prohibition ..!?
and lodan is in malaysia
Well done Ladan, we Iranians are proud of you! and a big thank you to you Mr Holmlund for writing this post to your blog!
Wow, thanks for this article, really inspirational. Many of us need this.
salam ladan jan , omid varam ke khobo moafagh bashi …. kheyli ba karet hal kardam !!! affarrin , rastesh man va dostam ham to iran ye kari shabihe kare to darim anjam midim , ye chand sali hast …. midonam ke saret shologhe , vali arezomon bod ke mitonesti ye kam komakemon koni ya kami azat rahnamee begirim … omid varam harja ke hasti sar boland bashi….
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excellent .
I think i can also start online business.
thanks for great article.
I also have all the limitations she had . And my age is only 17 . So when most people have fun I just think about my limitations . This made me frustrated . But still how can I create a paypal account , create US bank accounts and recieve US paycheaque.
Truly inspirational
I thought we were at a disadvantage in South Africa!
Thanks for the wake up call Eric.
This is a good exemple and congratulations ladan, but remember you people from the united state, canada and australia, your societies are very racist, and that the reason so many people in the world lose opportunities to grow up in many way, I,ve been living in the usa, and canada and if someone doesn,t speak english very well and doesn,t have blond hair and blue eyes, you anglosaxon people see them as if they come from other planet outside this galacxy. I,m from hispanic america and I know they hate us but you anglosaxon must learn that the world is for every person who was born in it go ahead ladan this world is your too.
I normally don’t comment and just read but Guillermo I am an American. I do not hate anybody because of their skin or religion or where they are from including hispanic people but what I don’t like is people coming here and refusing to learn English. If I went to live in another country I would do everything in my power to learn the language. Please don’t lump your assumption that we hate just because you have had bad experiences with a few. Maybe if you change your attitude you would be treated better. But then some people just like making excuses. I think it’s great that Ladan has accomplished what she wanted and that she is a great inspiration for all of us. By the way was is hispanic america?
hi dear ladan how are you ?
I was interested in the trade you can consult.
How can I make a phone call with you.
Please email to me.
Thank you
vahid
Hi Ladan it was so inspirational story of your hard living and how you fought all the obstacles. I’m from Lebanon and having most of the problems that occuring with you before like having a paypal account. I want to wish you all the best for the future.
Very inspirational. For those T.V. couch potatoes, there are no more excuses.
I am a newbie who attempted IM last year but gave up because of non-performance. I am thankful to My Mentor whom I met on-line and who forwarded the link of this blog to me.
Ladan’s story is truly inspirational. I have been truly blessed by the article which came at the right time in my pursuit of success in Internet Marketing. I shall certainly check out her blog and follow-up her progress in the future.
hi
i am live in Iran-but i dont want this
iam very happy for contact to you
i want learn the internet marketing-
and i need a help from you and ladan lashkari
iam sorry -but i dont know english
Have a friend if I can help you do M
Laden is a very successful girl, I say congratulations to them
Hi I just wanted t o say thanks for your great content your tips are very insightful. I guess i should be feeling pretty low over the past 2 years i have gone through a divorce,bankruptcy,loss of my job,(and even my kitty dieing). But after watching some home movies of a friend who just got back from Malawi in Africa I can honestly say I have NO idea what hardships are really about. Thank God we live in countries where we have so many privileges that we just take for granted. God Bless you and your family on this Thanksgiving Your Friend Bob Day
Truly inspirational.
Best of Luck for your future ventures.
and it is good to know that you also think that these two books are Master Pieces and a must read.
Think and Grow Rich
How to win friends and influence people.
Cheers
Kamcreationz
Hello Eric, Many thanks for the tips. I have gone through Ladan Lashkari’s Article, I am facing the same problems for getting started. English is my second language and because of foreign currency restrictions in my Country Pakistan it is difficult to get Credit Card and I can not open PayPal account. Any how I am working on different options and hope I may succeed.
Sincerely,
Muhammad Iqbal
go go go ladan, your such a good motivator,now i have no reason to be weak or give up in my IM business here iun Angola,were their are limit to some certain things, due to language,,as we speak portugues. great post.
Hi,
I just started with this internet marketing stuff recently and damn the going has been tough. Sometimes I ask myself am I just wasting my time and money but I made a pledge that this is what I am going to do! Like Ladan I am also facing some difficulties because in Zimbabwe we cannot open PayPal accounts because of the sanctions but her story also inspires me. Thank God we learn English here from a young age even though it is not the most common language! I did not have any money to get started and I have to pay USD0.20 for every megabyte that I use on the internet which is pretty expensive. Thank God they also changed the currency of the country into USD. For people who are struggling to get around the PayPal situation you can get around this by downloading free software called hotspot shield. It will make it appear as if you are accessing PayPal from a different country. Make sure when you register for your account you do not choose your country (which is banned). Choose a different one and enter an address there. You will be limited to about 1,750 USD in the account but it is better than nothing. To try get the money you earn from IM from your PP account into your pocket I have thought of a plan in theory that you could use although it could take sometime. You should go to http://www.vworker.com and register an account there. When they ask you for a payment method choose the Payoneer Prepaid MasterCard. I do not know if they offer the card to all countries (Iran, North Korea etc.) but it did work for Zimbabwe and we are sanctioned. Once you sign up for the card you may have to provide more information such as a scanned version of your government ID. Once you do this and are approved you can then wait 25 days for your card to arrive in the mail. This card is key because that is how you will get payment. Anyway you should then open an account with an australian website called http://www.freelancer.com. They also offer the Payoneer prepaid MasterCard as a payment option. So when you get paid in your PP account you simply transfer the money from PP into your freelancer account and then let it stay there and maybe spend it on the site. You may use some money to further your IM efforts. You should then withdraw the money to your Prepaid master card and once the money has been loaded on your card you can go to the ATM and withdraw it from there. I havn’t actually done the process of transferring money this way since i have not made a dime from IM yet but it may work and I guess it is the only way you can get your money out of pp if your country is banned or has sanctions. Another alternative is using Moneybookers. At least this service works in Zimbabwe for me but few affiliate programs pay using this method and they have banned some countries some of which are North Korea, Somalia etc. BTW whenever u intend on accessing PP make sure that the hotspot shield is on! When I was trying to enter the IM business I had to earn money first and so I worked as a freelancer for a measly wage. I saved my money and I had enough to pay for some IM training. When I tried to put the money in freelancer for me to transfer to my mastercard my megabytes suddenly finished and my internet connection was lost and the hotspot shield went off. When I loaded my last megabytes in I then clicked on something on PP without turning hotspot shield on. I quickly realized my mistake but the damage had been done and when I went to the next page after turning hotspot shield on my account was frozen, and I had lost every penny I had saved! so make sure that you use PP with hotspot shield always! BTW do not verify your account with your MasterCard debit card or with a bank account because PP will find out and immediately freeze ur account. I was lucky that I did manage to receive my debit card and I managed to get a VISA card from a local bank. I do not even know why they accepted me. People who cannot use PP are at a real disadvantage. I recently wanted to further my article marketing efforts by using article distributors to distribute my articles but imagine my horror when I went to the checkout page and found out that they accepted payment thru PP only. It is tough having to fight with such conditions but we have to keep rolling on and keep our heads up
Ladan You are superstar.
Eric You are bringing in a amazing real story on us., this inspiring lot’s of people,I believe.
thanks Eric
This story is truly motivated.
the story i red realy wonderful.its useful for every body who need mortivation them selves.
Hi Eric, your tips has been very helpfull to me. Thank you for sending these to me every day, without delay. This story is very inspirational. Thank you for sharing and I will check Ladan’s blog to give her a thumb up.
Well, if anybody wants to complain about anything, I’d say: think again!!
Racial discrimination should no longer be practice by now. We are already on a new era. I salute Ladan for standing out despite of all the constraints that she’s experiencing.
Hey Ladan,
Just wanted to say one thing, “Girl Power!”
Okay, one more thing. You are an inspiration.
What a great story.
The part some aren’t seeing is this:
‘She tried all kinds of business; teaching Windows, graphic designing with PhotoShop, website design, and even learned C++ programming…she knew that there was a bigger opportunity out there. At sixteen years of age, she discovered the world of internet marketing through the late Cory Rudl’s website. She bought and studied his internet marketing course, along with other ebooks and resources’.
She did not try one thing. If she had we wouldn’t be reading the story now. She tried various strategies. She became educated on a topic. She was persistent. It may be the first thing you try, but not likely. You may not ever know if it’s the 9th or 10th unless you keep trying. Keep pushing, and a door will open. The club is open to anyone. Harder for some? Yes. Open none the less. Write your own story. We’re anxious to read it.
Live it LOUD!
Thank you, Eric, for sharing that story. I have been helping a young man in Uganda who has been trying to make on online business. He too has many of those limitation that Ladan has, but not all.
I am inspired to tell him to keep going. We can make it. God bless!!
Jeanette
Cool. Let us know how it goes!
Please try not to mention about the things you’re not sure. Of course there are limitations because of USA’s embargo, but there are bunch of wrong information you’ve write here I see. I’m living in Iran, but can obtain a visa and travel to everywhere I would like to go around the world, and as you said Ladan went to Malaysia. I can have credit cards right from here including PayPal. Also there are no government or culture’s obstacle to prevent a woman from internet marketing. I’m just like… why do think like this? Why don’t you try to find the truth? Don’t rely on your spiting and ill-willing media such as TV channels and newspapers.
Things you said here as a “surprise” are “routine” here, things like internet marketing by females (and even earn more than what Ladan does) and traveling to others countries. Ladan was not the first and won’t be the last female who did these jobs…
My advance is go find the truth! The real truth…
This is quite inspiring, i’m going to take a cue from this story, thanks for sharing it.
Hey Ladan,
Your terrific story really inspired me cause I used to consider all the obstacles around me so huge and Im an Iranian girl too!!!!!!!!
Im going to try my best to start my own internet busines soon… Im so proud of you girl
Go stronger
All the best,
More grease to ur elbow,Ladan!……….ur story boosted me push harder!
hi ladan.how are you?
Hi Eric,
I face some of the challenges she went through but at least my hands and feet are more free!
I live in Ghana (West Africa) where PayPal is not allowed.
What options do I have for payment processors?
Can I go to let’s say the US, register a PayPal account and the return to Ghana to operate it?
Please educate me.
Hello Jimmy,
We are unable to verify if this will work, but they claim to be able to receive PayPal payments in Ghana:
https://onlinecedis.com/
http://www.e-cedis.com/aboutus.php
Whao! This is incrdible. Her success story is an inspiration for me to be more determined.
Hello, I’m an Iranin and I’m in IRAN while writting this comment. I want o point out a couple of things to you. First to Steven Lucas (at the first commnet). Steven, for reading and learning Persian there is no need to learn Arabic. You should learn PERSIAN. PERSIAN and ARABIC are not the same languages AND NOT THE SAME PEOPLE OR RACE!!!!!!!!. If you say these languages are the same that way you should say Portugal and English are the same lanuages. IRANIANS ARE NOT ARABS. UNDERSTAND THIS. Second Iran alone has 65 percent internet users in MidEast among 15 countires of MisEast eventhough unfortunately the internet connection speed in Iran is the lowest among even the middle east countries.(due to security reasons) and Third. I confess to all OF these LIMITATIONS that are mentioned at this article EXCEPT ONE. EVERYBODY SPECIALLY WOMEN IN IRAN CAN EASILY TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD AND GET A VISA FOR TRAVELLING TO ABROAD OR EVEN LIVING AT THERE.( IRAN IS NOT NORTH KOREA) ABOUT 500000 OF IRANIANS LIVE JUST IN CALIFORNIA STATE even the OWNER OF EBAY AND PAYPAL MR. PIERRE OMID YAR IS IRANIAN. You can easily search his biography on the internet. THANK YOU
Hi Ladan,
I’m from Iran like you. My previous comment has been removed.!!! Anyway, can you tell me how I can get an office address ,for example, in Canada to have ClickBank send my checks there.??? Thank you…
I recently read a blog about ladan lashkari and i am very impressed and inspired by her courage and dedication in achieving her goals.However, i have a very quick question about how did she manage to get her payments for her sales,affiliate commisions etc.,its not mentioned anywhere in the entire blog,i would love to know about it as somewhere i feel paypal is not reliable in my country,in India and secondly i dont own and dont believe in owning a CC,as you rightly stated due to the fear of CC abuse.So my situation to an extent is similar to ladan as well and i am very keen to know that what she did to resolve her obstacle of receiving her payments from sales,commissions etc.Kindly reply at the earliest.
Regards,
Murtuza
Hello Murtuza,
You are welcome to contact Ladan direct at the following link:
http://www.ladanlashkari.com/contact/
Hi Micah,
sorry to reply late,i tried contacting ladan through her contact page of her site,but no response from her or her team’s end,any work around to reach her?,as my question needs attention in terms of starting to earn my first money online,lol…, no kidding…,please do reply.
any way but silent lamb!
I really am impressed with how much you have worked to make this website so enjoyable. Thanks a lot for your effort. Many thanks to the person who made this post, this was very informative for me. Please continue this awesome work.
Hi ladan
I am a girl about 25 from Iran , I appreciate you becouse of your success in e commerce , I very very much like to know from where I can start my job , I want to be someone like you and I want to have your articles and e-books , How can I access to them ? Please guide me dear ,
I am waiting to recieve your kind reply impatiently