Why I’m Changing the Format of Eric’s Tips
Edition #168
As I mentioned in last week’s edition, I’m changing up Eric’s Tips, and I’m going to focus on giving a step-by-step sequential education to help you create an online business.
There will be approximately 120 lessons (mostly screen capture videos), and they will be free for all my readers.
I’m also cutting way back on product promotions, and apart from a handful of promotions that I’m obligated to, I will be using this newsletter strictly for teaching the lessons.
So now the big question is… WHY am I doing this?
Without going into too much detail, I’ve outlined the reasons to give you a better understanding…
1) I’m moving the “free line”.
Some of the internet marketing guru’s have been talking about it for awhile now, but the article that probably explains it best was written by Chris Anderson (Editor of Wired magazine, who also created the Long Tail theory) a few months ago. Article: Why $0.00 Is the Future of Business
I’ll still be monetizing this newsletter, but it will be in more subtle ways. Instead of in-your-face product pitches, I’m going to focus on providing quality information, and simply make recommendations for the “essential” services that I personally use (such as web hosting).
2) I’m tired of contributing to the hype machine.
Don’t get me wrong, many of the tactics used to push products in the internet marketing world are deadly effective, and I’ll be teaching some of those techniques. But in this particular niche (internet business opportunity seekers), it’s gotten ridiculous.
I’ll still promote some other people’s products if I feel it is warranted, but I’m definitely stepping out of the “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine” guru game. The problem with that method is that I’ve ended up promoting some products that my readers didn’t really need.
My other gripe with the guru “pitch fest” is that I’m seeing an increasing amount of deception in some marketers’ marketing materials. It seems that a lot of marketers have pushed the “hype” envelope to the point where they think it’s OK to flat out lie to make more sales.
3) You asked for it.
In the survey I did a few months ago, over 700 of you responded with your most burning questions about internet marketing. What I discovered is that the majority of my readers were suffering from “information overload”, with no step-by-step action plan to create a profitable online business.
In other words, you’ve picked up bits of information here and there, but nobody has shown how to put all the pieces together in a step-by-step sequential order. That’s what I hope to do.
4) I owe it to my subscribers.
My readers have put a lot of money in my pocket over the past couple of years by purchasing products from me, and from my affiliate links. If I can show them how to build an online business, it’s the least I can do to show my gratitude for what they’ve given me.
5) I want to leave a legacy.
Internet marketing has been a catalyst which has enabled me to pursue some of the bigger passions in my life. My plan is to get out of this business in the not-too-distant future, to focus more of my time on some of those things.
Some people will wonder… “if this business is so profitable, then why would you leave it?” The answer is simple. There are more important things in life than making money. If I stayed in the business longer, of course I would make more money… but where do you draw the line and say it’s enough?
Based on the many people I’ve seen and met in my lifetime, it seems that the longer someone stays focused on making money, the harder it becomes for them to draw that line. So I’d rather get out sooner than later.
I think it’s ironic that our society’s epitome of a successful person is a gray-haired CEO or high level executive. I look at those gray-haired executives and think, “if you’re so successful, then why are you still WORKING 60+ hours a week at a job in your old age?”
Now don’t get me wrong here either… I realize that we need CEO’s and executives with wisdom and experience to create the kind of economy that we enjoy in our world. Without them, online business opportunities wouldn’t exist. But that lifestyle is not for me, and certainly not my definition of success.
And in case you’re wondering… no I’m NOT talking about retiring to an island and living a luxurious lifestyle. I’m talking about focusing less on money, and more on family and other things that will have an impact beyond our lifetime.
Since I’ve been blessed with a measure of success, I’d like to help others find success. I want to give a good account of what I’ve done and what I’ve learned, so that others with the same ambition can learn from my experience (including the mistakes I’ve made).
And since I’m planning on leaving this business, I have no reason to hold anything back. That’s why I’m not afraid to reveal any of the “secrets” of making money online, so be sure to post questions after each lesson.
Hopefully that explains it…
I’m planning on posting the first lesson a week from today (June 10th).
In the mean time, I will be promoting Mike Filsaime’s new 7 Figure Secrets. On Thursday, June 5th, I’ll post a detailed review explaining why I’ve chosen to make this the only product launch I’m recommending this month.
You can get onto the priority list at: 7 Figure Secrets
As always, you are welcome to leave your comments here on the blog.
Have a great day!
Thank You Eric,
Continued success.
Be Blessed
Ephran
God Bless You Eric in all You Do!
Brian
Eric I have been getting your newsletter for some time now and this is the first time I have ever opened it. I think that your decision to move to this new direction will bring you much success.
Roderick Rowser
I wish you best in whatever you do Eric. I have learned so much for you and your one of the best.
Ken
Hi Eric!
I’m very glad to hear of this. The information overload is really hitting people hard … and a place to find quality information without being bombarded with advertisements is much appreciated!
I’m looking forward to the first episode.
yours,
Sakari from Finland
Hi Eric,
It is really clever from you.
I wish you much business success in your life.
God Bless YOU!
Sincerely,
Marek Brezina
Wow! Eric,
It’s great to know you are on the road to achieving real success. I totally agree money isn’t everything and having a balance in one’s life is far more important to me. Wish you all the very best and look forward to you sharing your knowledge to help me up the ladder.
Warm regards,
Phil Denman
point #2: has become ridiculous, I am glad to see somebody have some ethics
thx Eric!
Sounds good. Hopefully I can quit the make-money-pay-off-debt trap in the next couple of years and leave for the mission field too.
Thanks! You’ve been one of the motivations that makes me think it is possible to do this.
Way to go, Eric. Looking forward to walking with you and learning. I too want to be a blessing and so doubly appreciate your stand in this “money mad” world we live in.
Hey Eric, wow I’m impressed!
I’ve been reading your newsletter for quite a while now and could never get myself to unsubscribe as I did with many others. I could not put my finger on the reason, it was intangible BUT now I know why, thanks for sharing from the heart.
You hit the nail on the head saying
“information overload” hence I’m looking forward to your wisdom to guide me/us so that I don’t become that “old CEO” working 60+ hrs/week.
Warm regards and All the Best with your Legacy.
Francois
Hi Eric, Thank you very much for setting such a wonderful example! I’ve been studying the Law of Attraction lately and you will be surely rewarded for your efforts! I’m grateful that I found your newsletter and I look forward to receiving your lessons. I wish you all the best for the future! Regards, Gordon
Very interesting, Eric. I’ll be watching to see how it goes. Especially the dialing back of the ‘hype machine’.
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I subscribe to WIRED and your newsletter. Looking forward to your connecting the dots for us all!
Thanks, Eric!
Eric-
Well done. Wise is the man who evaluates the purpose of his life on a regular basis.
Your wife and family will love you for it.
Eric,
I look forward to receiving your lessons. I have felt the same way you do about all of the information running around. I seem to get about 10 to 15 emails every day (it is my own fault for actually responding to one or two some time back) that are basically trying to sell me the exact same thing. Unfortunately my skepticism raises every day about the legitimacy of many,if not most, of the products being offered.
Jim
I always considered you to be a “little more real” than the rest of the bigger players (your buddy Comm included…), and now you have definitely proven me right…you seem have some mental depth as well as higher than normal (for this industry), moral values.
Thankyou!
Michael Rytter
great thoughts
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I’m pretty sure I was one that said I’m a beginner - and its so true re: information overload. I have so many e-articles to read I don’t know where to start. If you’re just getting started, there is so much information and most of it that you come across is crap.
Thanks again,
Kristina
Looking forward to the first lesson Eric.
Maybe a few more of us will be able to follow your lead and leave the rat race in favour of the more important things in life.
Going to miss ‘Eric’s Tips’ after the 120th lesson though, I’ve become quite addicted to your blog.
Best wishes,
Rich
Eric — I was JUST talking about you yesterday. It was a discussion about “squeeze” pages — and if you read my survey back to you - you know what I think about them. I said to the woman that I was talking to that of all the internet marketers Eric H. was the only one I kept. There was something about him that seemed real and honest.
Good for you Eric.
Best,
Lori
hey,boo-i feel ya igot my gateway comp. for christmas and i am slow compared to any guru. were going to be stationed in fla. in two wks. there is where my feonsae said i can take up comp. classes to learn to work this macheine to make me some money. iam 53 and ole school! i go into things and i dont know what they mean,or how to get some info off of this thing. so u see i kneed a one on one lesson i pick up fast i just kneed a lil help to understand comp.lango.to do buisness. take it lite and thank you. ill be watching for your next e-mail
Eric, the information I’ve received from you has been wonderful; you know how to explain processes better than anyone else out there. I definitely want to receive your training.
I commend you on your decision to leave the “money making opportunity” niche…it’s a quagmire of hype and illusions. You, my friend, are a light in the forest.
Thanks.
Weirdly, today was the first day I opened your newsletter too- and all I wanted to do was wish you well and congratulate you. I will stay tuned for your lessons and hope you pursue your other passions with the same spirit of integrity and generosity
Peace and Love,Kat
Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for your kindness to many people you may never meet, but people you will surely help. I, like many newbies, have information swirling around my hard drive and money flying OUT of my pocket. Specific information like this will be a blessing to many of us. How kind and amazing of you to give to your subscribers in this way. Since we reap what we sew in life it sounds as if you will be reaping quite allot. Thanks and good luck.
John Lefler
Dear Eric,
It is very easy to be called a teacher in our present age. It is very easy to say things than doing it. Most people like to talk with less work. Some people die because of their money, others do stupid things just to have this stuff (money). I do agree in your words that money is not everything in the sense that it should not be our priority in life. You mention a while ago about family and I agree 1000%. You know Eric many of my friends told me to go abroad because I know a lot of things in software & hardware. Many of my so called friends even promised me to help to go abroad (well of course I had to pay them afterwards with 100% interest). But why? Your guess is as good as mine. I could say I could almost feel your situation right now. Maybe you would ask in what sense? Yes, I always see in your blog site you have time to answer the querries of your readers & friends. You, not only pour time, money & effort but your heart & soul in your work. I certainly envy your kindness & perseverance in doing all those things. It is very hard in our time to find real people like you, especially we havent met each other. Reading between the lines, I could say that many of our good teachers die without a cause (no, i’m not talking about physical death) because people now a days were too busy in everything, from money, works, health & love. Most of the time, these so called teachers (forgive me to call you a teacher) were always taken for granted. I do remember a quote which goes like this: “You lend them money, you gain friends, you ask them to pay it back, you earned enemies.” No farmer in this world would plant palay or rice in the field and later on to harvest rice hull only. No way! But in your case, you mention money is not everything & I agree with it. You know Eric? Even a small token of appreciation like saying thank you is sometimes more than enough that money cant buy. I do hope Eric that you wont get tired in helping those people who needs your help. After all, no man is an island. With this letter of mine, I hope our God the Father will give you more wisdom, health & happiness. Thank you very much Eric. At least this is the advantage of internet technology, one could readily answer (send letter/e-mail) without going to post office and send mail to you. Dont worry I always read your letter & tips. Though I may not agree with all those things but certainly I will missed you a lot. Your one of a kind Eric. Keep up the good works ok? Again, thank you very,very much…
Your friend,
Joselito “Jose” Mendoza
Cauayan City of Isabela, Philippines
Eric, I applaud your new direction and can’t wait for the step by step instruction. Thanks for all you do. You have been a big help to me. All the best, Sue
Having only been reading your newsletter for a short time I have learned more than in previous 12 months(stiil a newbie after all this time,lol). The “information overload” comment is really on the money so,I look forward with great anticipation to the 120 lessons.
Wishing you success in your non-business life.
Thanks again.Gary
Thanks Eric for the tips you have given thus far. For myself, as well as others I’m sure, have to find ways to improve our livelihoods as we age.
Help in sorting all this stuff will be very helpful,and we are all greatful,
Thanks for your tips,
Howard
Hey Eric,
2 years ago I signup for your Eric Tips and right from the beginning I knew you where special.
Over those years I’ve learn a lot from your tips , I even build my first membership site from a idea that I got from one of your marketing funnel.
What Impress me most about you is your Integrity.
Oh and Your writing and marketing skill are not too bad either. lol
Seriously i’m a fan and once again this post show me what you are all about, very happy to be one of your customers and subscribers
All the best,
Cedric Aubry
I’m probably like most of us trying to make a living online. I have so many different people sending me info and they all sound like they were written by the same person only with a different address. I tell you I’m excited and feel very fortunate that I found Eric. He, Eric, just seems like a real person and I thank God I found him…
Thanks Eric. You are truely the read deal.
Psalm 67
Eric,
Do wanna know something? I have been hoping and praying that some internet marketing leader would take a stand and say enough is enough. This is almost a charitable thing to do, and certainly a Christian thing to do. Please don’t get me wrong, it is OK for business people and entrepreuneurs to make millions. It is what drives economies around the globe, but you have hit the nail on the head when you state that there is more to life than making money, and money becoming some sort of God, a false God as it turns out, since it becomes insatiable to many. (hint. it will burn like a fire and thirst that will never go out, nor can ever be extinguished).
It take a strong - a very strong - person to stand up and say what is right, and to do their bit level the playing field for everyone. This is NOT a statement bashing rich people, but more of a comment on the sad - the very sad state of modern society. You know another “Marketing Guru” recently spoke about the fact that he actually had more satisfaction when he moved into his first crib, rather than when moved up to luxury status in his crib. This is very much the essence of satisfaction and pleasure. This is a real acheivement. I truly hope that others will follow, by helping out the regular guy to add zeros to his annual income, rather than adding several zeros to some unscrupolous IM.
I will be checking my inbox for YOUR future tips on who to develop businesses online.
By the way, i hope that you don’t mind me using this opportunity to give my site a cheap plug here…..
http://www.globalwonplus.info will go live in July.
Check back in 28 days time for more info.
meanwhile good luck with your promotion with Mike on Thursday, and may God continue to bless you and all who work and live with you.
Sincere Best Wishes
John Henry
You are absolutely correct with regards to the “hype machine”. Lately, it has gotten out of control and left many people with a bad taste for the market….myself included. I really respect the decisions you have made and wish you all the very best in all your future endeavors. You’re a gem of a person.
Robert
Hi Eric,
I’d like to echo the many good wishes people are sending you - it’s courageous to take the step that you’re taking, for the reasons you’re doing it.
I’d like to add one other perspective though: that when one is very wealthy, you have even more opportunity (??obligation?) to help others to share in that wealth too! So my opinion on this is that it’s cool to want to make more money, if you have a higher purpose than JUST having money! And your higher purpose IS to help others, and in that I wish you success, and also with continuing to make money so that you can help even more people
I’m a member of an amazing network called XL - Extraordinary Lives (a.k.a. XL Results Foundation). The group philosophy is WWW - World Wide Wealth to help make a difference in peoples lives, through social enterprise & social responsibility. And you’re embodying this same principle, for which I applaud you!
I’m pleased to be on your list & will remain a fervent supporter - thanks and good luck!
Tracey
Eric
It is regrettable that you do not wish to remain. Hopefully you can find your passion. If
what we have is a passion, then it is not work.
I have never worked. That 60 year old grey haired
passioned, excited, newly to become internet
Whizzz!!!! The excitement of creation
Godd Luck and God does bless YOU!!!
I am very proud of you Eric. GREAT move!!!
RE: #2 - I agree and am very glad to hear you say this. When money is the main focus things get out of hand.
I am speaking at the first Christian Internet Marketing event in August and I will be speaking about this issue of integrity. It’s a tough issue, but very simple.
Thanks and be BLESSED!
Jason
Hey Eric,
Best of luck to you and your family. I know it won’t be luck but God’s blessing. I am looking forward to receiving your 120 lessons to lift me out of my paralysis by analysis mentality. Information overload has been my nemesis for a long time. I just found you this last January and signed up for your newsletter. And to find out that we live about 2 miles apart blows my mind. I’d love to meet you over a cup of coffee if you can spare the time.
God’s blessings on you.
Gene Johnston
Good move!
Great post Eric, I understand where you are coming from, though I haven’t made it to that point yet.
I look forward to getting this new and improved newsletter, as I found the current good anyway!
So step by step instructions will be a sure plus!
thanks Eric
How refreshing. In an age where Internet marketing beginners such as myself are constantly pushed and pulled from one amazing product to another, it is fabulous to at last find someone who is genuine.
You are certainly more ethical than some of your marketing friends and like someone said earlier, you will surely be rewarded for your efforts whether it be in this life or the next.
I will be following your teachings avidly.
Thank you Eric
I am on the mailing lists of more marketers than I can count on my hands and a very few of them has contributed to my online marketing education and Eric you are one of those few! The only thing lacking is like others have mentioned, a definite plan of action of the knowledge…step by step…
I am looking forward to the lessons!
I have only recently been receiving your newsletters and I was impressed with the fact that you gave genuinely good tips and info minus the hype. In fact, you restored my faith in the idea of actually succeeding on the net. I have been literally bombarded over the past 6-8 months with all kinds of offers and promises if I only pay several hundred dollars or even thousands, I will become a millionaire, etc. You know the hype. Now, having said that, I don’t expect something for nothing. I believe every man is worthy of his hire (or knowledge) and should not have to give it away. But it should not break me or make it outside my reach financially to access the information to learn and follow the same steps to success. So thank you Eric, for your most generous offer to teaching us the steps to success through your lessons. I’m sure most people want to have enough money to be debt-free and secure and be able to take care of their families. That’s where I’m coming from. I don’t believe it’s wrong to have money or to be wealthy. However, each person has to decide how much is enough. I’m sure you have the gratitude and appreciation of all who received your mailings, etc. I wish you the best that life has to offer and to all your readers and supporters.
Ok Eric. Like every other guru who makes promises, “we’ll see”.
Why do you need to make 120 videos? That is information overload. Why not just put together a free written and detailed instruction manual?
Eric… you ROCK!
This is exactly what we need! I’m so thrilled to hear that you’ll be teaching us step-by-step how to start an online business. What a fabulous time-saver it will be for your readers. I think many of us have been asking for this for a long, long time… but you’re the first person to really provide it. YAY! :o)
I think your idea is refreshing. After having bought many products over the course of the past year, I believe I’ve figured out who are the good guys and who are just in it for the money. You are one of the good guys-thanks. I think your approach will actually add more credibility to your recommendations and will bring you more revenue as you recommendations will have more weight as you are viewed as a trusted source.
I discovered your tips and teachings only a few weeks ago and I really haven’t started making any money yet. I am determined to make a go of it though because after a couple of heart attacks I have become physically disabled and I can’t work like I used to. But I have to do something! I am a 48 y.o. single parent of a 7 y.o. daughter and I have to find a way to support us and give her a real chance at having a better life. I applaude your decision slow down and look at what is really important. My daughter and I are together 24\7 but we can’t enjoy many activities due to insufficient funds. I wish you the best and I eagerly look foward to your 120 lessons. Hopefully I and your other subscribers too can benefit, if only moderately, enough to break free of some of these financial binds and concentrate on what’s really important in life.
Eric,
Your honesty as always, is heart warming and truly inspirational. I will remain a fan of yours as long as I stay in this business.
I personally am proud of you for taking a stance. I want to run my business the same way, I want to be able to look at myself in the mirror every morning.
Thank you for your wonderful site, I look forward to your lessons.
Finally, someone putting together a step by step lesson sequence. I’m going to write an article about this on my blog.
Good for you Eric,
PTL, I look forward to the lessons.
Akili
I’m very glad to hear of this!
So where can we find your recommendation for webhosting? I’m fed up with 1&1 and I’d like to see who you like.
Eric - Sounds like your new approach will be a refreshing and welcome change from what so many others do. Eric’s Tips is one of the few newsletters that I continue to receive. That is because you seem to tell it like it is and frankly, I’m just tired of all of the hype and information overload. I know that many internet gurus appear to be making millions, but when it comes to telling the little guy how to make a reasonable income, they fall short in giving the detailed instructions on how to do it. I wish you much success in your new endeavor and may all of the help that you give others also give back to you.
Thanks,
Sharon
Eric;
Thanks for the info and the links to Wired,etc.
Your newsletter is very helpful and I am grateful for what you do….Thanks for joining the new wave,or should I say the “New Old Wave”of what the internet was meant to be.
* Honest
* Fair
* Profitable
This is a first… Will there be a flood of MARKETERS doing this? I know that the Law of Attraction will give Eric a wonderful life…
Things always happen for a reason… Some times we don’t know now… But let it be and the answer will come…
Good luck…
Reg B.
Ca.
Hi Eric,
God bless you for all you have done and I pray His blessing on you in the future.
I understand your stand and thoughts about the current state of the internet marketing niche and totally agree.
My thoughts about your leaving are centered around, ‘what has God said’? I believe as Christians we are to be a light where ever he places us. Whether that be in the world of internet marketing or any other field of endeavor.
With regards the money, as Christians it all belongs to Him and subject to His sovereign direction and our obedience. He gives us the power to create wealth. Then the power to give it away to bless others if that’s what he wants.
I didn’t want this to get to preachy, but I know you’re a Christian as I am and hope you value my comments.
If the Lord has really called you out of IM, then I pray He will cause you to shine as a light with as much or increased brightness in the new place He has for you, as you have done with us all in this field.
God bless you and thank you for everything you have done in your online work.
Ray Burton
http://www.valleyministriesnz.org
http://www.your-traffic-booster.com
Hi Eric,
Thanks for the heads up and the honesty in what your doing. Looking forward to the new Eric’s Tips in the 120 lessons. I’m sure I’ll find nuggets of gold in them.
thanks,
Will
Eric, I have to say I am genuinely impressed. Many of the others who have commented have expressed my own sentiments for me but I would like to add my own angle. You have focussed on the central problem with the IM world - too many pieces of the jigsaw sold on their own it is fair to say. Too many worn out methodologies peddled as top techniques and very few people indeed who have the courage to do what you are going to do - teach the A to Z and particularly at the price you are proposing. I look forward to your course with great interest. It will be good to get the big picture as well as the detail. Thanks again!
It proves that there are still some gentlemen in this business !!
Thank you Eric - I will never forget this gesture of yours. When I make my bit (hopefully with your lessons), I will follow your shining example. I may not be able to give back by lessons, but there are many ways to give back !! If we take a good look around us - we will find people who are in need !
Money does not need to be ‘dirty’ - with money we can help lots of people who might simply need a meal to make it to the next day !!
To all of us who some day might make it big - please remember that in this day and age, millions die of hunger !! We can give a helping hand !!
Thank you Eric and God bless.
Eric, congratulations on your decision and for us out here in internet world, its nice to see there are good geniune people like you willing to guide us in the right direction.
Thankyou and Best wishes
Marion
Eric, I hope this works for you. I’ve tried giving good, free content and all that happened was it used up a lot of my time. People say they want it but rarely reward those who create it.
DONTCHA WANNA BE LIKE SHAWN CASEY AND SUCK EVERY DIME OUT EVERY IDIOT YA CAN BOY??? I wish he’d quit. What a peckerhead! If you got the bucks and the brains boy, get out now because kids grow up awfully fast. Me, still haven’t made a DIME, thanks to the peckerhead. Good Luck Earache,
rick kirk
Eric, thank you for your honesty. I was just thinking this last week how intense it is with all the product pitching! Of course, it is the way money is made…. but yeah, the hype is pretty intense, hard to focus if one has to read and check out every other new thing each week. I’m on several mailing lists and I can see how the same product is promoted on each of them, and the a week or so later, one of the other markers product is pitched, it goes back and forth, if someone is new and are looking to figure out how to start and build a business, it gets ridiculous! I’m looking forward to your lessons, Thanks!
Eric, I wish you a lot of luck.and I hope you are very sucessful.I hve love your tips.
I’m encouraged by your example, mate. Well done!
Hi Eric:
You reap what you sow … I see an abundant harvest in your future!!!
All the best in your new endeavors.
Wayne
Eric
You do stand out from the crowd; I wish you success with your plans.
The Internet marketing hustlers would continue bombarding us with email offers daily until we start naming and shaming the bad eggs among them.
Thanks
Dola
Hi Eric,
This is refreshing and different from the usual stuff I read every day.I hope you follow through the goals you have set for your self.Ultimately all of us are in this game for our loved ones, freedom, and living life on our terms.Glad to know you are moving closer towards that goal.
All the best!
Alex.
Eric,
I commend you for your decision. You are so right about the JVs getting a bit out of hand. I only trust a handful of gurus these days.
And putting family and friends before business is the only way.
Ted
With free blogs and the proper affiliate training I knwo people who do business free then like you they help others who provide them with built in viral upsales. Keep us filled in on how this is working for you my man..Your online friend Star Riley
Thanks primarily to your influence, I’m half way through creating my first product and have a basic marketing plan for it… so I will be applying your lessons in real time. Thank you Eric!
Kristina
Eric,I like to thank you for your valuable tips.
I also agree,that money is not everything,and family is more important than anything else!
I’m looking forward to the videos lessons,cause
i’m sure i will pick up more information from an expert as you are!
Good luck, in whatever you do in future!
Helen from Athens
Eric, Look forward to the upcoming lessons. If the quality of many of your blog posts is any indication, we’re set for a fabulously educational and rewarding few months!
And incidentally, also thanks for the link to Chris Anderson’s Wired article on FREE found via your 1st point. Makes for very interesting reading and a useful insight for where many things are heading…
Cheers!
Hey Eric,
Nice sentiment.
I almost took you seriously.
Until the last paragraph - promoting Mike Filsaime’s huckster products before you sign off.
Glad to see that others actually believe you. I’ll believe it when I see it.
And that means no Mike Filsaime and no Joel Comm.
Other people have kicked smack, so maybe you’ll get off too.
Hi Eric
Well I couldn’t agree more with the amount of hype we’re force-fed lately on the screen. Its become very easy to simply yawn and say, what price? No. Thet endless range of weird and wonderful products that will make you the next millionaire, has got me really questioning what I’ve been doing these last few years.
Unlike you, I’ve had part time work and recieved nothing back from IM but instead paid upwards of $1000’s. Its been a real rollercoaster ride.
So, I feel your commitment to providing these plans will help so many people, like myself, to at least recoup something from all this work.
Now I can see it’s also becoming incredibly high tech, more and more so, and Im struggling at times, which is why I’ve not been an earner.
Nevertheless its given me a challenge. Its kept me mentally challenged, its allowed me to focus or try to. I’ve tried and still do want to make something meaningful out of it. I want to help the environment and I want to help people out in need. So a succesful site will allow me to donate funds to some causes.
What you’ve identified is so true though. There’s very little real integrity and those of us that have a modicum of it, just get hammered and conned.
Good luck and your writing is refreshingly real and normal and likeable and all things the gurus just lost out on years ago.
Thanks for taking this stand and good luck to you.
Kathy F
Eric
I have only been getting your news letter a couple of weeks when I learned of you through the Templates that I purchased. and I’ll tell you what you are a very good teacher I have learned more from you in this short time than I have ever learned anywhere else. Thank you for all that you have done for my Family and I by showing me that there is someone honest on the web. I was ready to throw in the towel because I kept buying and reading and buying and reading and trying to ask questions every one kept wanting more money. Dont get me wrong I am willing to pay for information that someone gives but I was finding that everyone wants to take me around in circles and charge me again and never answer my questions. but I digress. I wish you the best of luck in your ventures and yours and your familys future. My prayers are with you.
May God Bless You
Ed
S.E. Alabama
Dear Eric,
I do appreciate that you are willing to help we newbies. You are right, we have more info than we can sort out. I think your offering to help us out is very kind and generous. I had already figured you you were a high quality person,with very high standards. May the Lord bless you and keep you in his care. Looking forward to all 120 lessons.
What ever you do I wish you the very best,
Betty
Hi Eric
Retired 9-1-2007 flat broke,no income,after massive heart attack. I’ll be (75) this coming December,and knowing that I needed to make a living for the next 25 or 30 years, I began reading your news letters. Thanks for the inspiration and hope they have given me to build a n internet business. Look forward to following your future directions. God Bless
Warren
Eric,
Family and God have always been my number one priorities, so I applaude you for making the decision to get out of the “rat race”! There’s just not enough time in life to spend working 80+ hours per week and neglecting the things that really matter the most…and make us the happiest.
Having money is great, but not at the expense of losing the biggest riches in our lives which is truly our families. My kids are 25 and 20 (plus I have a 1 year old grandson), and the days I look forward to the most are the weekends when we still all get together. I shut off the computer and everything else around me to spend time with them and I still enjoy my time with them more than anything else I could be doing.
I do however look forward to all that you will be sharing with us in your lessons since internet marketing is something I really just took on once we became an “empty nesters”. I’m somewhat on the flip-side of the coin whereas I dedicated over 20 years to raising my kids full time and now there’s a little more “me-time”. I feel that now is the time in my life that I actually do have the time to spend on this new endeavor…and yes I’ve ran across my fair share of scams and unfulfilled promises, but it’s people like you in this business that make me realize you don’t have to lie and cheat and scam to be successful.
I’ve always enjoyed your newsletter because you offered what I felt was honest and caring information…
From the posts I’m reading above mine, obviously you have a following that believed in you and your honesty…and many that hope to follow that path even if it means giving up a dollar or two.
God bless you and I wish you and your family all the best.
Oh, and once again…GO RAMS! (can’t help myself).
Jane
Hi Eric,
It is so touching. I agree with you that money is not everything. Actually I want to be like you after I make a lot of money you know doing thing to help others help themselves etc.
but first you have to have money to to it.
Best of luck and may God the almighty bless you and family always
Eric,
Man you made my day. I look forward to the lessons and the internet marketing education to come. Thank you for speaking your heart and the truth about this industry.
I see no contradiction between what you said and promoting Mike Filsaime’s new gift product. A mild product promotion is ok. I appreciate soft topic copywriting. It is right to make money. However, the intent and method behind the promotion is paramount.
Thank you for your ethics and giving back to your subscribers. It is the correct decision and I bet you end up making more money than before. When you show your true character, it is amazing how much you give and by giving your life away you will gain it back in many various ways. Here is to your future and your prosperity of a full and balanced life.
I look forward to your future communications with great expectations. Thanks again!
Hey Eric,
What can I say?
I’m glad.
Proud of you.
Relieved (for you, Melissa & the kids)
I’ve been where you are -leaving a lucrative career at the top of my game to try something new. Wondering exactly how I’m going to provide for my gigantic family…
It is faith-stretching to do what you’re planning to do - but allow me to encourage you with this:
God will provide for your needs. This isn’t just my opinion or experience, this is a FACT.
So don’t be anxious about anything. And be sure to let me know if WorkingMom can help you in any way. Shucks, let me know if we we can HIRE you!
In His Service,
Sabrina
ERic, I hope whatever you decide to do in the future brings you joy..but don’t leave till I’ve got all your secrets(just joking I think)
Wolfysmon
Hi Eric,
Your rationale for leaving the “hype” industry did you proud.
All the best in your next evolutionary ascent.
Jesucita
Hi Eric,
I am confident that you will be successful in your next move.
God Bless You.
Jason Khoo.
Hi Eric,
You are the real sincere ‘guru’ out there. I knew it the first time subscribing to your newsletter few years back. Keep up the good work! God bless you.
great way to turn and take a different approach to online business eric. you sound very sincere and i truly hope that it is true because i have been trying to break into this online living and the info overload is CRAZY!! so i pary that from your blog that all is true because there are many of us small fish out here swimming in a piranha tank. look forward to your teaching eric and you will conquer the masses by doing so…. jerome (a.k.a. renegaderedneck)
Wow, is this for real!!! I am finally go to get some good content on the how to grow a online business. Boy will my creditors be over joyed. I have been so frustrated with all the sell, sell, sell, that I definitely am going to look forward to your lesson Eric. I think this is just awesome!!!!
To your success and mime….:-)
Delia
Thanks, Eric, for saying what I’ve wanted to say for a long time now. I’ve been on the internet almost two years now and haven’t made that first penney.
If I decide to work seriously on a site, I spend most of my time reading that site. Everything is said twenty times. I could never understand that. Is it bragging or do they think I’m an idiot that has to be preached to? When I’m finished, I’m exhausted and really have no more time left to get going . The next day it’s more of the same only a different website. You think you’ve found someone who’s honest and can put it altogether for you, but it’s just another hype bundled in million dollar sugar cubes. Thank You for your openness and honesty about a society of people who forget where they came from. Patricia Quackenbush
Eric,
I commend you for trying to achieve this goal. It’s very heart-warming to see someone as successful as you, set the tone of priority to family and helping others achieve their dreams.
I guess the ‘freeline-bug’ effect that I’ve been hearing in the IM circles lately has caught up with you.
I glanced at the archive section of this blog and the earliest post was on October 2005. That shows how much you have gained all these years.
Looking forward to all the tips that you’ll be sharing with us.
Eric great post I agree there is too much hype out there. What we who are starting out need is definitely a step-by-step plan to follow not some hyped up thory or program that has missing pieces of the puzzle.Im looking forward to your lessons so that i can make some money and also be able to at some point teach others to do the same kindda like pay it forward in as much as teaching those who want to be taught how.I know where you are coming from when you say you want to spend more time with your family and that now is the time to draw the line and just get out and do that.I wish you all the best!
Ronald
Eric,
Money is not the only measure of richness, and with what you are doing you will hopefully become richer than all the other gurus combined.
Bless you,
Andrew
“Life without purpose is barren indeed
There can’t be a harvest unless you plant seed
There can’t be attainment unless there’s a goal
And man’s but a robot unless there’s a soul.”
- Author Unknown
Glad you found yours Eric, and sharing what you’ve learned will help others learn from your knowledge. All the best to you, fak3r.
Thanks for all the tips and future lessons Eric.
Interesting post Eric,
Not long ago, big-wig John Reese of Traffic Secrets fame swore off being an affiliate for every big launch on the turnpike.
Didn’t need the money or karma anymore, he LOUDLY proclaimed…
He was on a higher plane, after serious introspection of his motivations…
Less than a year later, he has been back promoting every big launch around with his affiliate links…
Said he saw the light, that easy money persuading the masses of newbies was just too good a thing to give up…
(Well, he wasn’t so honest in the exact wording of his announcements about his return to the affiliate hunt…)
We shall see if you follow the same path?
I wish you luck and perseverance!
Nothing against John Reese, but he proclaimed long and loud that he was no longer gonna be the “Pusher Man”…
As SteppenWolf sang in the early 70’s about the soul-less drug dealer,
“God D*mn the Pusher Man”
The lesson?
Don’t shine the light on your “future” virtue.
Plenty of time for that AFTER you have done it over the long haul…
Good Luck to you Eric,
and may your family always enjoy good fortune.
Your friend,
Dr. Michael Quadlander
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I’m so glad you are going to be different from the other marketers. I am normally a skim-reader but I read your article more slowly than normal…..I guess because it was very heartfelt and it wasn’t a pitch…..Thanks for your help
Nice! Looking forward to it…
hi eric!
good to know you’re not tied up to money matters. Godwilling, if i make it to this online business, i’d make it a support system for my cause-oriented projects. i have a little support-poor-people project with my wife and a bit of spiritual ministry. i also hope to fund my book publishing–i write books on why people need to really stop and look around to find their true destiny.
Thank you Eric for the change in format. I’m sure many, many more people will benefit from your free lessons. But your article today really hits me right on track. Because I’m someone who is just planning to have an alternate if not a substitute income for my day job. And now I notice that there are just so many marketers and ideas coming my way so tantalizing; one could forget you are not in just for the money per se…I’m also interested in your mistakes as much as how you made your success. I wouldn’t like to miss any of your 120 lessons. Thanks again and God bless!
down home Eric ! thanks for the great thoughts and admirable action. cheers
Eric this is indeed good news. Web 2.0 will mean these lying Gurus types will eventually get exposed and rightfully blacklisted. Firstly, I have had a nightmare with lies that have promised everything and only delivered a front end teaser product instead. Secondly, all the information I was supposed to get was actually in the expensive back-end product. (You did not find this out until after the purchase was made.) Also it compelled everyone to buy the back-end or get stuck with a BS product.
Thirdly, It blew my budget. I Budgeted for three products at $150.00 which I duly purchased. I did not have money left over to purchase the backend.
Lastly, I got stuck with three half baked teaser products I cannot use. They are not what I was led to believe I was paying for. I am angry and not comfortable buying from these rip off Merchants ever again.
Phil.
Hi Eric
You have your reasons and good luck in what ever path you decide to take. With regards to information overload, I could not agree with you more.
I have personally made many mistakes, one of which has been to get sucked into so many promotions, although I have learnt to become more discerning about the products I purchase and promote and try to recommend products that I believe can truly help.
Although not a total newbie any more I still find myself some way from getting established as I would like, so will look forward to your tutorials to see what and where I am missing steps.
Thanks for all your interesting posts again!
Kind Regards
Chris Raine
I’d like to wish you all the best Eric. I’ve been reading your words for over two years now, so I guess now is the time to say thanks old mate. Take care
Hi Eric,
What a pity you’re going to leave the online business? But I’m happy to know that you’re still going to give your tips about the online marketing business.
I cannot resist you on this your decisions. You’ve reasons for that. Your long run has shown your great success, and to be marked as a great marketer.
Sometimes all the way long you’ve done well helping people on some part to get success.
I’d to thank you for this if not much enough.
Unlucky for everybody to know you decision.
But quiet a bit happy to know that, you’re intending to render lessons for the needy.
Thank you.
Fauzi
Hi Eric,
I’m sorry to hear you’re beginning the early move to get out of the business. You’ve always been a reliable source of information and your reviews have been such a welcome relief from all the other hype out there.
On the other hand, I respect your decision and understand it entirely. It’s yet another reason I have so much respect for you–that the money isn’t your only motivation.
Hope this means you’ll begin moving more into doing full-time video production stuff. Guys like me who are looking at offering unique video content could certainly use the expertise of someone like you!
Warmest regards always,
Michael
Michael D. Walker
Zentimental
God be with you, Eric, I’m looking forward to watching your new path develop. Hope all those who opened your mail for the first time will check out your archives and avail themselves of some of the wisdom you have already imparted.
I’ve always felt that you had some of the best information on the web. I only feel that it will get better with time.
Best of luck, looking forward to the new and improved website.
Eric,
I ran across you & your tips at the beginning of my internet marketing research effort. It was immediately apparent to me that we share some common values about life. I think you are right on target for a well spent life.
Thank you for adding sustainable credibility to the internet marketing business discipline. I am a 60+ newbie who has not earned a penny from the internet yet, but who has been looking at the process for 2 years. I do not not have any web sites, but will soon make the plunge.
However, I have begun writing an e-book to help newbies not waste their money on useless purchases based on hype, but rather make their purchases for products required for the development of their business model at the appropriate point in the life of their business startup.
The greatest gift of living is giving! Your reasons for the change in the focus of your talents and experiences will be substantiated and rewarded as you go forward, I have no doubts. I once heard a preacher say that he had been to many funerals in his lifetime, but had never seen a u-haul trailer hooked to the hearse carrying worldly possessions.
Thank you Eric, your honesty and integrity is refreshing. You have been 1 of 3 people whom have help me over the past 2 years and I hope you know how much your newletters and tips have been appreciated. Good luck with your future endeavours.
Hello Eric,I really share your views.I am appreciative of your honesty.I am a newbie and really need help,most of us have spent a vast amount of money buying all kind of things to try and make money online but without success,like I did,we have had every thing jumbled and can not put the puzzle together,so this is a good thing to give us your step by step video tutor.thanks
George
Eric, you certainly are very unique. Good luck in your future endeavors and we are all looking forward to your organized lessons , Marv Harris.
I actually read what you wrote above. Congratulations. You have no idea how many pitches I get in the course of one day. I am getting tired of reading the splash letters on how you can get rich overnight. One of the reasons I do what I do and am dedicated to it is because I believe in helping people. I also have wondered why exactly some of the internet marketers who supposedly have made so much money continue to push push push their stuff. Anyway it is all starting to sound the same…. like over and over and over.
Eric,
I commend you for your decision. You know you will be richly blessed. I am one of those that lost everything this last year. I don’t have much to spend to start over. I am looking forward to 7 Figure Secrets. Will I receive a verification of my sign up?
God Bless,
Kevin
Eric,
I’m glad to see someone to possibly to tell the story as I too have a lot of bits and pieces,blank websites,master labeling e-books and money invested in a pile of confusion not knowing what to do with them as I’m a computer idiot and can’t set up my own website with the ones I have. Some of the help menu’s tell you how to do it but I’m iliterate on that I don’t understand the language of the computer mumbo gumbo.All you see out there is the hype but I’m not relly a hyped up guy and the more you look it all turns out to be the same shit just a different channel and some of them not even keeping up with thier websites and letters as they have not followed up with changing dates and other info that keeps going around.It is a pay me and I’ll set you free hype addiction on most of them but you end up if your lucky breaking the chains that bind you. All I have been looking for is to set myself with an income so I can have time to do things withmy children and grandchildren and not have worry about bills and things that suddenly breakdown and have to ro Peter to pay Paul and when you have kids they or them don’t never seam to grow up anymore and stay in your pocket as much as they can. I don’t care about the millionaire status just being financialy stable and able to provide for the not too much longer senior years.As for the other gray headed CEO’s they just have an addition and can’t take the laid back life as they are the fat cats chasing the little rats and the more rats you have the fetter the cat you are.
marty RAMBLE ON
Eric,
your kindness will return many folds and it will links all around.
Thanks
tony
Hello,
Thank you for being honest and calling it like it is. There is far too much hype and no substance in the internet marketing world. I have been looking for a mentor to fill in the gaps for too long.